The Small Arms School Corps (SASC) is a small but elite specialist corps of the British Army, responsible for maintaining the high standards of marksmanship and weapons handling across the entire force.Based at the Land Warfare Centre in Warminster, the corps is unique because it does not recruit civilians; instead, it selects experienced Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) from other regiments—primarily the Infantry—who have already excelled as top-tier Skill at Arms instructors. Once transferred, these soldiers become the Army's "trainers of trainers," writing the official manuals and safety regulations for every infantry weapon in service, from the SA80 rifle to the GPMG. Their motto, Armorum Peritus ("Skilled in Arms"), reflects their critical role in not only teaching lethal force but also advising on the testing and procurement of future weapon systems to ensure they are fit for combat.
