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Army Foundation College

Buildings and structures in HarrogateEducation in HarrogateMilitary units and formations established in 1998Training establishments of the British ArmyUse British English from January 2015
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The Army Foundation College (AFC) is located in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England. It is the only British Army establishment that delivers initial military training (Phase 1 training) to Junior Soldiers (aged between 16 years and 17 years, 5 months when they start).

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Army Foundation College
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Army Foundation College Harrogate

Penny Pot Lane
HG3 1SJ , Killinghall
England, United Kingdom
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