Features | RECCE - British Army

Your Morning Routine

How you start the day can really make a difference to how the rest of your day plays out. Discover how soldiers and officers in the Army make sure that they get off on the right foot.

Power of Planning

Planning can also help us focus, stay motivated and just as importantly, help us know what we are doing. Get tips from our experts on how to nail your planning routine.

Understanding the 'Intent'

How is it that some people know what to do to score top marks? Explore our tips to getting to the bottom of what you need to do to get a great grade.

Section Attack

Every soldier must train to be prepared for battle. This includes all round protection and ammunition loaded with weapons fully oiled.

Animal Mascots

What do a horse, pony, wolfhound, goat, ram and antelope all have in common? They're all mascots in the British Army.

Jump for joy!

The Army is steeped in history, but when it comes to training its soldiers it’s ahead of its time!

A Sporting Life

Sport is a way of life in the Army! Name a sport and you can bet the Army does it. From Archery to Boxing, Canoeing to Water-Polo, even Surfing! To be honest the list is almost endless!

All in a day

In the British Army every day is full of challenges and rewards and no day is like another.

Earn as You Learn

There are opportunities to gain qualifications in the Army, no matter which career you go into or what qualifications you already hold. For those going into the Army as a soldier, this will usually be an apprenticeship.

This is your Army

Find out what the Army does

Dog Detectives

When it comes to winning partnerships, military working dogs and their handlers are as good as it gets. Find out more about what these remarkable dogs can do to help save lives.

Stamina Secrets

Can you keep on going, even when you're exhausted? Find out how soldiers are trained to dig deep and keep going - and follow their tips to help you push yourself to the max.

Stop, Look, Listen, Think...

Expect the unexpected – that's the motto drilled into soldiers every time they head out on patrol whilst on operations.

What's Cooking?

Do you make dinner for yourself, or your family? Imagine being responsible for cooking for hundreds of hungry soldiers. We chat to one of our Army chefs about keeping the Army well fed.

the army's language experts

Can you order a drink in French, or an ice cream in Italian? Find out how an interest in languages can lead to becoming a multilingual soldier, and key in the role of winning over the confidences of the locals when overseas.

THE MODERN ARMY

Everyone understands that the Army needs people to join the Infantry, but did you know that the Army also wants to invest in the scientists and engineers of the future?

Army Life

The Army is not just about bombs and bullets…find out more about what Army life has to offer

Meet the Musicians

The Army has 22 bands ranging from rock and pop to marching bands. Their role is to play around the world supporting the Army, to play for the public, plus perform for VIPs including royalty and heads of state.

Fueling the machine

To keep the Army moving, it needs specialists to make sure that the vehicles are supplied with fuel - when and where they need it.

Weapons guru

Armourers from the Royal Electrical Mechanical Engineers are the Army's weapons systems experts.

Tech on the move

Find out more about the soldiers who look after the communications equipment and set up cutting-edge systems.