Initial Training Group (Army)

HQ Initial Training Group transforms civilians into soldiers, both Regular and Reserve, across the country for basic training.

[Lt Col Jules Russell @CO_AFC]

We are now 4 months into Project ATHENA 2 with its updated mission. This interim report briefly highlights the differences between Pj ATHENA 1 and Pj ATHENA 2 and some emerging themes. It also lays out what you can expect from the final report in Sep 22. 💂🏻‍♀️ 🇬🇧 💪🏽

[Lt Col Jules Russell @CO_AFC]

Week 3 for Cambrai Company and the sun is shining ☀️ . Already, strong teams are forming and leaders are emerging. #teamwork is everything. 🇬🇧 🪖 💂🏾‍♀️ 💪🏼

[Lt Col Jules Russell @CO_AFC]

A fantastic day celebrating the graduation of 450 Junior Soldiers into the @BritishArmy! Thanks to @TheRoyalLancers, @TheWelshCavalry, @RoyalAirForce, @RHChelsea and @BAB_Catterick for making it extra special!

[Lt Col Jules Russell @CO_AFC]

We simply don’t have enough female Physical Training Instructors at the College so we went out to find some from the @field_army ! Thanks the the NCOs from @ArmyintheNorth who turned up to our briefing day and thanks to Fox Company & @RAPTC_Official for running it 🦊 🏋️‍♀️ 💪🏼

[RLC Corps Sergeant Major @RLCCorpsSM]

This time of year can be extremely challenging for many Veterans.
Please Don’t suffer alone
#OpCourage #ReachOut #Retweet

[Lt Col Jules Russell @CO_AFC]

And that’s a wrap for 2021! All Junior Soldiers are now home for Christmas with their families and loved ones. 🎄 Our final act of the year is to release the Independent Advisory Panel report for 2021: https://t.co/0aEC16ikyo enjoy! 📚 🧐

[Sarvjit Singh MBE MSc @Sarvjit_AAC]

Double celebration today. Received MBE award by the @KensingtonRoyal on my birthday. Duke of Cambridge congratulated me the birthday wishes. Best birthday present anyone can ever ask for. Feel #humble to represent @ArmyAirCorps and gratitude of being sikh soldier @BritishArmy

[British Army Staff USA @BritishArmyUSA]

Fantastic visit with Maj Gen Sharon Nesmith to @FortKnoxKY @USAREC_CG and @fortjackson @fortjacksoncg - as always, so much common ground. #sidebyside @BritishArmy @USArmy @usarec @hq_recruiting @HqItg @armycoschinf

[Initial Training Group (Army) @HqItg]

What a great sum of money raised for an even better cause. So good to see events of this nature become part of our DNA again after being without them for so long.

[Lt Col Jules Russell @CO_AFC]

Last week we hosted members of the local #Harrogate community for a 'Gala' Dinner Night at the Foundation College. It was brilliant to have people back on site. Even better, we raised 💷£15,000 for @Soldierscharity! Thank you to @HarrogateTown @RHChelsea and @compassgroupuk

[Antony Cotton MBE @antonycotton]

This week I visited @BritishArmy @HqItg ATC Pirbright, where I chatted about Mental Health, and Welfare to lots of recruits and also permanent staff. I also got to see some old muckers from @LANCS_REGT in their new home at Elizabeth Barracks.

[Lt Col Jules Russell @CO_AFC]

This morning, I laid a wreath on behalf of the College at the spectacular Harrogate Cenotaph. I did so beside @MayorHarrogate and representatives from @RoyalNavy and @RoyalAirForce. Thank you to JS Mulcahy-James who wrote the dedication. #WeWillRememberThem

[The Royal Logistic Corps @UKArmyLogistics]

On Armistice Day, we remember the Corps' fallen who have given their lives on operations since 1993.

We will remember them.

#LestWeForget #RemembranceDay2021 #britisharmylogistics #wesustain

[Initial Training Group (Army) @HqItg]

A great video on remembrance and the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

What does Remembrance mean to you? | #Remembranceis | Commonwealth War G... https://t.co/0RI51XZ5qK via @YouTube

[Initial Training Group (Army) @HqItg]

@MackHUFC13 BHM aims to celebrate the contributions of our Black members of staff and their unique achievements. There is no discrimination here, positive or negative. Army media regularly provide features on all of our people of every colour and creed , but this month focuses on Black SP.

[Initial Training Group (Army) @HqItg]

As part of Black History Month celebrations, Army Comms have produced an excellent piece on one of our inspirational staff members in Initial Training Group. https://t.co/sbRYA1vqeH

[Initial Training Group (Army) @HqItg]

Our very own Capt Keva Hackshaw of Initial Training Group Headquarters. What a story!

[British Army 🇬🇧 @BritishArmy]

While many of us dream of a #Caribbean life, Keva Hackshaw left his island home for adventure and purpose.

He joined the Army, beginning his journey to being the first late-entry commissioned St Vincentian.

Read Capt Keva’s story: https://t.co/esi0Ba4Gbs

#ProudToBe @BhmUK

[British Army 🇬🇧 @BritishArmy]

While many of us dream of a #Caribbean life, Keva Hackshaw left his island home for adventure and purpose.

He joined the Army, beginning his journey to being the first late-entry commissioned St Vincentian.

Read Capt Keva’s story: https://t.co/esi0Ba4Gbs

#ProudToBe @BhmUK

[Initial Training Group (Army) @HqItg]

Outstanding work, outstanding team, outstanding result.

[Lt Col Jules Russell @CO_AFC]

I’m delighted to share the news that following our inspection in May, The Army Foundation College has been graded as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted. The grade reflects the hard work and dedication of the #OneCollege team in a challenging year. 💥 🍾👍🏻🪖 👀 ➡️ https://t.co/qWBsJJVYd8

[Lt Col Jules Russell @CO_AFC]

A beautiful morning in Pirbright as we start the Training Excellence Symposium. The GOC has opened the event and now @floydwoodrow is talking about unlocking potential. The rest of the day is a chance to share best practice with friends across basic training. 🪖 👩‍🏫 🇬🇧💂🏽‍♀️💂🏼

[Tracey @April_1970s]

Day 5 of #BlackHistoryMonth and we go back to the FWW with Lionel Fitzherbert Turpin. Born in Georgetown Guyana, 1896, he found his way to Britain &
it is thought as a merchant shipman. On 5th August 1915, Lionel enlists for war aged 19 years and 5 months. He is living in
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