The Infantry Battle School, Brecon is a British Army training establishment at Dering Lines in Brecon, Wales.
| Infantry Battle School, Brecon | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1939-Present |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  British Army |
| Type | Training |
| Role | Infantry Training |
| Part of | Army Recruiting and Training Division |
History
editThe Infantry Battle School was established at Brecon in 1939, at the start of the Second World War.[1] The Parachute Regiment formed a battle camp there in 1961, which was absorbed by the Tactical Training Wing of the School of Infantry in 1976.[1] The school was further redeveloped in 1995.[1]
A sub-unit of the Royal Gurkha Rifles, Gurkha Wing (Mandalay), is tasked with providing realistic OPFOR training for those at the IBS.[2]
Courses
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Courses run at the Infantry Battle School:[3]
- Live Fire Tactical Training Course
- All Arms Skill At Arms Instructor Course
- All Arms Range Management Course
- Urban Operator Instructor Course
- Close Quarter Battle Instructor Course
- Dismounted Close Combat Trainer
- Platoon Commanders’ Battle Course
- Platoon Sergeants’ Battle Course
- Section Commanders’ Battle Course
References
edit- ^ a b c "Infantry Battle School, Brecon". Paradata. Archived from the original on 23 April 2014. Retrieved 21 April 2014.
- ^ "Gurkhas parade in sweltering heat". Brecon & Radnor Express. 28 June 2018. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
- ^ "Infantry Battle School | The British Army".