The Paras: Making The Cut

A group of hopefuls take part in the Parachute Regiment Assessment course in Catterick, North Yorkshire, all watched over by veteran course Commander Rob Price.

During the first few of their training, the recruits must swear a voice of allegiance, swap their civilian clothes for army combats and take their first steps on the drill square.

Training intensifies as the recruits must quickly master the skills of being an infantry soldier. All their newly learned skills will be tested in their first platoon assault.

The recruits face their first series of major examinations, from room inspections to drill parades and knowledge of regimental history. But will they pass?

P-Company face a five-day series of gruelling physical tests. To pass, they must demonstrate they have the sheer determination and physical robustness to be a paratrooper.

In the most important part of their training, the recruits are forced through one muscular trial after another - including the log race, an aerial assault course, and milling.

It's the recruits' proudest moment as they finally reach the end of the course in front of their families.

Having completed their Parachute Regiment infantry training, the men in Athens Platoon now head to RAF Brize Norton to take their parachute jump course.