1940 - 1945
Early Training Centres
Commando Basic Training Centre (CBTC)
RN Commando Training Centre
Centre for the formation and training of RN Commandos from 1942 until 1945. Based at the War Office requisitioned Glenfinart House Ardentinny, close to Loch Long, and designated from October 1942 as HMS Armadillo.
This arduous course was for junior Officers and senior NCO's. One of the Rifle Instructor's there was Tasker Watkins, who was later awarded the Victoria Cross serving with the Welch Regiment after D Day. The course culminated in a section race over Mount Snowdon. Many Commandos attended this course whilst based at the Holding Operational Commando at Wrexham awaiting operational posting.
Combined Operations Training Centres