Army Life

26 students from the First and National Diploma Uniformed Public Services course who are interested in a career in the armed forces attended a weeks residential at Strensall Barracks entitled ‘Army Look At Life’.

The students undertook a variety of activities including the Obstacle Course, a timed 1.5 mile run, PT sessions and 2 days in the field, bivvying out on Strensall Common despite the wet and cold undertaking ambushes and building attacks as well as orienteering in Dalby Forest with the Army Recruiting Team comprising members of the Yorkshire Regiment and 4/7th Royal Dragoon Guards.

The army has since come into college to present the students with their certificates.

Press Release: 20/01/09