Separate formations will now oversee the training and hiring of troops following a top-down reorganisation of structures.
The splitting of the Army Recruiting and Individual Training Command sees a new Army Individual Training Command, led by Maj Gen Nick Cowley, manage institutions such as the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, the Soldier Academy and Army Adventurous Training Group.
Meanwhile, the Directorate of Army Recruiting has eyes on the Capita contract, Recruiting Group and the Army Officer Selection Board.
Top brass say a pan-defence initiative to bring new blood into the ranks will go live in 2027.
