Army Recruiting and Initial Training Command
{{Short description|Specialist command of the British Army}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2022}}
{{Infobox military unit
| unit_name = Army Recruiting and Initial Training Command
| image =
| image_size = 150px
| caption = ARITC Badge
| dates = 1 April 2018 – present
| country = {{flag|United Kingdom}}
| branch = {{army|United Kingdom}}
| type = Training command
| role = Provide training
| size = 2-star command
| command_structure = Home Command
| garrison = Trenchard Lines, Upavon
| garrison_label = Command HQ
}}
The Army Recruiting and Initial Training Command (ARITC) is a two-star command of the British Army and "is responsible for all recruiting, selection, and basic training of soldiers and the recruitment and selection of officers".{{Cite web|title=Army Recruitment and Initial Training Command|url=https://www.army.mod.uk/future-army/unit-details/field-army/home-command/army-recruitment-and-initial-training-command/|access-date=2021-12-01|website=www.army.mod.uk|language=en-GB}}
History
Army 2020 was the name given to the restructuring of the British Army, in light of the 2010 Strategic Defence and Security Review.
On 1 April 2018, the Army Recruiting and Training Division was disbanded. Before this date, the division (a major-general's command) was tasked with everything from recruiting to initial training to second-level training. The division at this time also controlled the Land Warfare Centre. However, following the Army 2020 Refine, the division was disestablished with the recruiting and initial training given to the new 'Army Recruiting and Initial Training Command
Since its formation, the command has been under control of Home Command.{{Cite web|title=Home Command|url=https://www.army.mod.uk/who-we-are/formations-divisions-brigades/home-command/|access-date=2021-12-01|website=www.army.mod.uk|language=en-GB}}
Structure
Army Recruiting and Initial Training Command was established on 1 April 2018. The Commander of this formation is a 2-star Major General.British Army, Information regarding the new Army Recruit and Training Command. Ministry of Defence Email. Retrieved 13 November 2021
- Army Recruiting and Initial Training Command, at Trenchard Lines, Upavon
- Director General, Army Recruiting and Initial Training Command, a Major General
- Commandant, School of Infantry
- Commandant, Initial Training Group
- Commandant, Royal School of Military Engineering
- Director Recruit Training (Operations)
- Director Recruit Training (Support)
- Director Training (Army)
- Defence College of Logistics and Personnel Administration
- Army Adventurous Training Group (Army){{Cite web|title=Army Adventurous Training Group|url=https://www.army.mod.uk/future-army/unit-details/field-army/home-command/army-recruitment-and-initial-training-command/army-adventurous-training-group/|access-date=2021-12-01|website=www.army.mod.uk|language=en-GB}}
- Initial Training Group,{{Cite web|title=Initial Training Group|url=https://www.army.mod.uk/future-army/unit-details/field-army/home-command/army-recruitment-and-initial-training-command/initial-training-group/|access-date=2021-12-01|website=www.army.mod.uk|language=en-GB}} at Trenchard Lines, Upavon – commanded by a brigadier
- Army Foundation College, Harrogate
- Army School of Physical Training
- Army Recruiting and Initial Training Centre Staff Leadership School
- Army Training Centre, Pirbright
- Army Training Regiment, Winchester
- Army Training Regiment, Grantham
- Army Training Unit North, at Queen Elizabeth Barracks, Strensall{{Cite web|date=27 November 2020|title=Freedom of Information Act request on current Army Training Units|url=https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/702775/response/1683062/attach/3/20201127%20FOI12141%20Zacchi%20Response%20Letter%20ArmyPolSec.pdf?cookie_passthrough=1|access-date=11 November 2021|website=What do they know?}}
- Army Training Unit Northern Ireland, at Abercorn Barracks, Ballykinler
- Army Training Unit Scotland, at Redford Barracks, Edinburgh
- Army Training Unit West, at Maindy Barracks, Cardiff
- Detachment, at Wyvern Barracks, Exeter{{Cite web|title=Google Earth|url=https://earth.google.com/web/search/Wyvern+Barracks,+Exeter/@50.71045918,-3.51230341,22.17050603a,0d,15y,69.5826462h,91.94063454t,0r/data=CigiJgokCSFNyLfWH0pAEfpj6tmzH0pAGVBwbraxNOY_IfTonKfeJeY_IhoKFkxiSW5SanA0bUY0V096MG9GUS16WkEQAg|access-date=2021-11-11|website=earth.google.com}}
- Army Recruiting Group
- Outreach Team South West, at Wyvern Barracks, Exeter{{Cite web|title=Google Earth|url=https://earth.google.com/web/search/Wyvern+Barracks,+Exeter/@50.71045919,-3.51230341,22.17039751a,0d,15y,5.0357775h,91.21071447t,0r/data=CigiJgokCSFNyLfWH0pAEfpj6tmzH0pAGVBwbraxNOY_IfTonKfeJeY_IhoKFkxiSW5SanA0bUY0V096MG9GUS16WkEQAg|access-date=2021-11-11|website=earth.google.com}}
- School of Infantry, at Vimy Barracks, Catterick Garrison{{Cite web|title=Google Earth|url=https://earth.google.com/web/search/Vimy+Barracks,+Catterick/@54.36474066,-1.71501869,159.68097003a,0d,38.3028827y,261.05490377h,91.70230123t,0r/data=CigiJgokCRUR9Sl-kElAERiCayF3jElAGWrPm-cdAfW_IdxubEPS0fW_IhoKFlo1TG1lSnU4WnlSYXlTZGhnVmstV3cQAg|access-date=2021-11-13|website=earth.google.com}}
- Infantry Training Centre, at Helles Barracks,{{Cite web|title=North Yorkshire's Gurkhas unveil memorial to fallen comrades|url=https://www.army.mod.uk/news-and-events/news/2021/05/catterick-gurkha-monument/|access-date=2021-05-28|website=www.army.mod.uk|language=en-GB}} Catterick Garrison{{Cite web|title=ITC Catterick Phase 2/3|url=https://www.army.mod.uk/who-we-are/our-schools-and-colleges/itc-catterick-phase-23/|access-date=2021-04-29|website=www.army.mod.uk|language=en-GB}}{{Cite web|title=Google Earth|url=https://earth.google.com/web/search/Vimy+Barracks,+Catterick/@54.36486219,-1.71468105,158.22602844a,0d,37.88268942y,58.22275222h,87.40004132t,0r/data=CigiJgokCRUR9Sl-kElAERiCayF3jElAGWrPm-cdAfW_IdxubEPS0fW_IhoKFno0YXlyYVQ4ZFZRUFFLLU4tU05LckEQAg|access-date=2021-11-13|website=earth.google.com}}
- 1st Infantry Training Battalion
- 2nd Infantry Training Battalion
- Infantry Training Centre Support Battalion{{cite web|title=ITC Support Battalion|url=http://www.army.mod.uk/training_education/24585.aspx|accessdate=21 April 2014}}
- Army School of Ceremonial
- Army School of Bagpipe Music and Highland Drumming, at Redford Barracks, Edinburgh
- 400 Troop, Royal Logistic Corps
- Parachute Training Support Unit (PTSU), at RAF Brize Norton
- Pegasus Company
- Infantry Battle School, at Dering Lines, Brecon{{Cite web|title=Infantry Battle School|url=https://www.army.mod.uk/who-we-are/our-schools-and-colleges/infantry-battle-school/|access-date=2021-01-11|website=www.army.mod.uk|language=en-GB}}
- Gurkha Company (Mandalay){{Cite web|date=25 July 2017|title=Gurkhas Bring Welsh Town To A Stop|url=https://www.forces.net/news/gurkhas-bring-welsh-town-stop|access-date=2021-01-11|website=Forces Network|language=en}}
- Specialist Weapons School, at Waterloo Lines, Warminster Garrison{{Cite web|title=Specialist Weapons School|url=https://www.army.mod.uk/who-we-are/our-schools-and-colleges/specialist-weapons-school/|access-date=2021-02-19|website=www.army.mod.uk|language=en-GB}}
- Royal School of Military Engineering, at Brompton Barracks, Chatham Station
- 1st Royal School of Military Engineering Regiment, Royal Engineers
- 3rd Royal School of Military Engineering Regiment, Royal Engineers, at Gibraltar Barracks, Minley
- Professional Engineer Wing
- Royal Engineer Warfare Wing, at Gibraltar Barracks, Minley
- Defence Animal Training Regiment, Royal Army Veterinary Corps, at the Defence Animal Training Centre, Melton Mowbray
- Defence Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Munitions and Search Training Regiment, at MoD Bicester, Bicester
- Royal Military School of Music, at Kneller Hall, Twickenham
- Defence Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Centre, in Winterbourne Gunner
Commanders
Commanders have been:
- Major-General Paul Nanson (2018–2020){{cite web|url=https://sortedmag.com/an-officer-and-a-gentleman/|title=An officer and a gentleman|publisher=Sorted|access-date=12 August 2022}}
- Major-General Sharon Nesmith (2021–2022){{cite web|url=https://www.forces.net/news/female-british-army-officer-command-two-star-level-first-time|title=First Female Army Officer To Command At Two-Star Level Appointed|date=6 January 2021|publisher=Forces.net|access-date=7 January 2021}}
- Major-General Thomas Bewick (2022–present)