I spent ALOT of time in various instructor postings at both ITC and IBS. Putting urban myths of past generations aside I can guarantee you that PARA Coy, ITC Catterick contains the highest quality NCOs and Officers.
PARA Coy repeatedly earns an OFSTED “Outstanding” award for their training delivery and assurance. This is the highest level awarded by OFSTED. OFSTED independently review ITC and compile an annual report into the welfare and duty of care of recruits as they transit through basic training.
Junior Entry recruits, from AFC Harrogate, used to traditionally have a lower pass % due to injury.
As these joe make up a significant proportion of PARA Coy a lot of work has been done with Harrogate to increase their chances of success and reduce injury later down the line. World class PTIs such as
@Coachmikechadwick have worked incredibly hard on this area.
Para Reg is one of the few regiments within the ITC that maintains and on occasion exceeds manning levels. Morale is high and they wouldn’t have this reputation if they were staffed by out of control bullies. If someone can’t train a recruit without resorting to playground bullying then they have no place being anywhere near recruits. Your instructors WILL be hard men but they are highly trained professionals that are fully accountable and subject to the law. Don’t worry about old urban myths and good luck with training.