Small Arms School Corps
The Small Arms School Corps (SASC) is a small corps of the British Army, established in 1853 by Lord Hardinge. Its personnel provide advice and instruction to infantry weapon trainers throughout the army, in order to maintain proficiency in the use of small arms and support weapons, and in range management.
Small Arms School Corps | |
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Small Arms School Corps cap badge | |
Active | 1853 – present |
Country | United Kingdom |
Branch | British Army |
Role | Advising, instructing and maintaining the proficiency in the use of small arms |
Garrison/HQ | Waterloo Lines, Warminster |
March | March of the Bowmen from the Robin Hood suite |
Commanders | |
Current Commanding Officer | Lt Col L Jenkins SASC |
Colonel of the Regiment | Maj Gen C Collins DSO OBE |
Command Sergeant Major | WO1 (CorpsSM) D Carty SASC |
Notable commanders | Sir Harold Ruggles-Brise |
Insignia | |
Tactical Recognition Flash |
Arms of the British Army |
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Combat Arms |
Combat Support Arms |
Combat Services |
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