More than 300 Army instructors court–martialed over 'disgusting' abuse and grooming of vulnerable teenage recruits
Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2026 5:42 am
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More than 300 Army recruit training instructors have been court–martialed or faced severe disciplinary action for abusing recruits, theft, and drug–taking, the Mail on Sunday can reveal.
The soldiers were all working with some of the youngest and most vulnerable recruits serving in the armed forces who, because of their age, are still classed as children.
In some cases, the instructors responsible for 16–year–old male and female recruits were charged with child pornography offences.
Recruits complained to military investigators that they were kicked, punched, and forced to take part in sickening initiation ceremonies.
Others revealed they were humiliated by instructors and threatened with physical violence if they complained.
Details of the abuse were revealed in a series of Freedom of Information requests obtained by the Mail On Sunday.
The alleged offences took place at the Army Foundation College Harrogate, where 16–year–old recruits are trained.
Offences were also recorded at recruit bases in Pirbright, Winchester, and Catterick, where Infantry recruits are trained.