Record Number Of Gurkha Recruits Selected For First Choice Unit
In line with COVID-19 measures, the Gurkha recruits were handed their new caps on a pole to maintain social distancing.
In line with COVID-19 measures, the Gurkha recruits were handed their new caps on a pole to maintain social distancing.
The pandemic has forced the British Army to reconsider how it can best recruit and select the next members of the brigade.
VJ Day and the Gurkhas’ role in defeating Imperial Japan
We joined the unit during urban warfare training at Catterick Garrison.
The doko race is a key part of the Gurkha recruitment process.
The challenge saw the Allied Rapid Reaction Corps' support battalion virtually scale the height of the world's three tallest mountains.
A social media campaign celebrating Gurkha heritage
The first feature film to focus on the heroism of Gurkhas
Troops take it in turns to run laps day and night until completing the distance.
Soldiers travelled through the Himalayas to reach tourists stuck across Nepal.
Four hundred and thirty-two new faces are being welcomed to Catterick Garrison for the first time.
Four hundred and thirty-two Gurkhas have joined the British Army - an increase of 32 on last year's record-breaking number.
This year's number of Gurkhas joining the Signals is almost double 2019's total.
There are around 3,000 Nepalis in the Brigade of Gurkhas who have fought in conflicts including Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Balkans.
Emotions were running high as 399 classmates was assigned to their regimental homes.
The next step in the riflemen's British Army journey will be 'Dispersal Day', where they will join their new regiments.