Which regiments are based at Catterick?
The current units based within Catterick Garrison include:
- Commander and Staff Trainer (North)
- Alma Lines. 1st Battalion, Yorkshire Regiment.
- Cambrai Lines. Royal Lancers (Queen Elizabeth’s Own)
- Meggido Lines.
- Piave Lines.
- Bourlon Barracks.
- Gaza Barracks.
- Harden Barracks.
Who trains at ITC Catterick?
Infantry Training Centre Catterick. The Infantry Training Centre Catterick (ITC Catterick) trains all the Army’s infantrymen, producing some of the best infantry soldiers in the world.
Is ITC Catterick a school?
The Infantry Training Centre (ITC) is a unit of the British Army, administered by HQ School of Infantry and responsible for the basic training and advanced training of soldiers and officers joining the infantry. The unit’s headquarters are at Catterick, North Yorkshire.
When did ITC Catterick open?
ITC Catterick has been operational since 1 May 1995 when it assumed overall responsibility for all infantry phase 2 training from the three Infantry Training Battalion sites at Catterick, Strensall and Ouston.
What happens in Phase 2 infantry training?
Phase 2: Build Up – this phase lasts 2½ weeks and is a progressive physical build up to Test Week. It also includes a military skills package, which delivers the most recent operational tactics, techniques and procedures in order to prepare students for service with their Airborne Unit.
Do you get weekends off in phase 2 training?
For the first 2 weeks of Phase 2 training, you have to remain on board at the weekends. Thereafter – the weekends are yours! You can be returned to “weeks 1 and 2 routine” for any variety of offenses.
Is there a Guards Training Company in Catterick?
Guards Training Company is the centre of excellence within Helles Barracks ITC Catterick. ITC Catterick – Outstanding for Welfare and Duty of Care (72) Training Company of the Household Division
What kind of support does ITC Catterick provide?
Sheets, blankets and pillowcases are provided, and these are regularly laundered for recruits. The welfare support organisation at ITC Catterick is known as Welfare Web. It includes a variety of military and civilian elements, and links to external agencies.
How many infantry battalions are at ITC Catterick?
The 1st Infantry Training Battalion at ITC Catterick delivers the Combat Infantryman’s Course to all Line Infantrymen. The Battalion comprises the five companies.
How big are the beds at ITC Catterick?
In older accommodation, 4, 8 or 12 recruits sleep in each room; all rooms in the newer SLAM-type sleep 12. All beds are 2ft 6in (about 0.76m) wide and 6ft (about 1.62m) long, although longer beds are available for taller recruits if required. Sheets, blankets and pillowcases are provided, and these are regularly laundered for recruits.