Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has been visiting new Army recruits at Catterick Garrison as well as visiting the centre specialising in mental resilience and psychological skills training.
During the visit on Friday he met instructors at the School of Infantry, where what is described as ‘innovative, dynamic and combat focused’ training is delivered.
The school also leads in the development of mental resilience training and psychological skills in order to maximise training effectiveness.
The drop-in at Catterick concluded his visit to the North East where he also announced that the supply of track for the Army’s heavy, medium and light armoured vehicles has been secured through a contract with Cook Defence Systems Ltd.
Mr Fallon toured Cooks’ facility in Stanhope, County Durham, where the track – the metal band around the wheels of an armoured vehicle which readies them for different terrains – is manufactured.
The four year deal will help sustain the jobs of 110 people while ensuring the UK has a critical battle winning system for its Armed Forces.
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