Parents are usually given a brief before they start basic training as a junior soldier and will be able to give you a more direct answer if this has not happened it would be worth talking to the training team as you should have at least been provided with their details.

Although signs may be difficult to spot you are just looking out for any of the symptoms such as being withdrawn. There will be changes in their behaviour because basic training is designed to be able to do this but look for anything out of the ordinary. The risk is minimised by having training staff available 24/7 so they always have someone to talk to and all staff are trained in being able to deal with situations such as this.

As already stated questions should be asked directly to the training team who will be able to provide you with better and more in depth answers specifically to meet your requirements.

Hope this helps.

18 November, 2024 09:42

Thanks for the response. I have been looking at the rate of suicide for younger soldiers, after they have left Harrogate. It does concern me.

18 November, 2024 13:46

There are safeguards in place to protect all personnel not those at the AFC itself although the rate may seem high younger soldiers make up the majority of the Army. If any concerns are reported then the person in question may end up on the Vulnerable risk register all serving personnel under the age of 18 automatically go on the register. All these people will have extra checks conducted.

18 November, 2024 17:14