FORGE By ACSIS Life Coaching

This is the essential guide you need before joining the UK Armed Forces.

It’s not just about fitness—it’s about focus, mindset, and resilience.

Mental Preparation for the UK Armed Forces will help you walk in prepared, stay grounded, and thrive under pressure.

Although FORGE has been developed by UK Armed Forces veterans, its principles, tools, and mindset strategies are universally applicable. Whether you’re preparing to join the military in the UK, US, Commonwealth nations, or elsewhere, the challenges of basic training — pressure, uncertainty, fatigue, and emotional strain — are shared across borders. This guide supports anyone, anywhere, who wants to build mental resilience before stepping into military life.

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Disclaimer

The FORGE – Foundations of Resilience, Growth & Endurance guide is designed to provide general educational content and coaching-based tools to help individuals mentally prepare for UK Armed Forces basic training. It does not constitute psychological therapy, clinical advice, or a substitute for professional medical or mental health support.

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and supportive, each individual’s situation is unique. The exercises, reflections, and strategies within this guide are intended to enhance self-awareness and mental fitness but may not be suitable for everyone. If you are currently experiencing significant mental health difficulties, or if any of the content in this guide brings up distressing emotions, please seek support from a qualified professional, your GP, a medical professional, or an appropriate support service.

Participation in the activities within this guide is voluntary and done at your own discretion. ACSIS Life Coaching and its affiliates accept no liability for any loss, injury, or damage resulting directly or indirectly from the use of this guide.

In case of UK based mental health crisis:

• Samaritans (24/7): Call 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org

• Shout (24/7 text support): Text SHOUT to 85258

• Mind (Mental Health Charity): Call 0300 123 3393 or text 86463

• NHS Mental Health Support Line: Call 111 and select the mental health option

This guide is not endorsed by the Ministry of Defence (MOD). All thoughts, tools, and reflections are the sole views of ACSIS Life Coaching.