Ranks & Roles

Cadet

 “The Ashes” - Bastion initiate

Forge Cadet

Rock bottom. No strength. No shame only change.

10 push ups, 25 squats, 25s sit ups, 30s planks, Walk 5km in 1 hour

This is the foundation we build from. 
Get to this stage and you can be initiated as a recruit
Changing your daily habits is the first place to start. 
If you need help - join Forge

Through enduring pain and overcoming suffering, we forge a resilient character it is precisely this strong and steadfast character that ultimately builds lasting empires.

Corporal

Role: Lead small squads in events

Sargent

“The Shield” The bastion warden - eligible for the crucible

Guardian & leader, Leadership & responsibility

Advanced circuits, leadership drills

Planning missions

Teaching Recruits & Cadets

30km ruck with 10kg + overnight solo

Build fire, set shelter, zero phone use

Write briefs & debrief

Recruit

“The Fire”

Rebuild foundation. Controlled suffering.

25 push ups, 40 squats, 50 sit ups, 1 min plank, 5km ruck under 56 min

Love takes strength of the mind and we build strength through mental and physical training. Killing the old weak version to be reborn BETTER.

Commander

“The Flame keeper” Praetor

Strategy, legacy, brotherhood, Guide others, stay sharp, plan Crucible events

Advanced skills

Maintain elite strength and endurance

3 day exercise alone

Run initiation events

Lead new Commanders

Earned by invitation only

Survival mission: team leadership, 48 hours

Must be nominated by 3 other leaders

Solider

“The Blade” The Bastion Guard

Reliability. Brotherhood.

Functionality & trust.

Allocated to a team.

Functional role

Active member 

Intermediate weights, circuits, calisthenics, Combat drills or martial arts (optional)
Weekly team mission: complete as unit
Regular cold exposure, fasting
Overnight survival walk: 20km ruck with water plus weight.

General

🛡️ Bastion Guard – Rank Advancement Roadmap

Base Membership (Flat Fee)

💰 £39–49/month or £399/year
✔ Forge program
✔ Weekly mentality + intelligence updates
✔ Access to community + basic training (marches, gym, HIT, street defence basics)
✔ Eligible to start the rank journey

Cadet → Recruit

  • Test: Complete Forge (30 days) + first fitness benchmark

  • Fee: £49 test fee

  • Gear: Recruit Kit (£50–75: T-shirt, patch, flask, wristband)

  • Unlocks: Weekly physical sessions (gym, sprints, swimming), entry to group activities (paintball, hikes)

Recruit → Soldier

  • Test: 8 weeks consistent training + 1 group challenge

  • Fee: £99 tuition fee

  • Gear: Soldier Kit (£150: rucksack, patch set, sleeping bag)

  • Unlocks: Outdoor gym, camping, overnight stays, advanced street defence

Corporal → Sergeant

  • Test: Lead a weekend expedition OR complete a survival challenge

  • Fee: £249 tuition fee

  • Gear: Sergeant Kit (£250: tactical gear, axe/knife set, survival tools)

  • Unlocks: Archery, axe work, knife training, multi-day expeditions

  • Role: Mid-level leader, runs squads during missions

Sergeant → Commander

  • Test: Advanced tactical assessment + leadership mentorship

  • Fee: £399 tuition fee

  • Gear: Commander Kit (£400: custom jacket, dog tags, insignia, survival kit)

  • Unlocks: Live fire shooting, advanced tactics, exclusive expeditions, leadership coaching

  • Role: Command multiple squads, mentor lower ranks

Soldier → Corporal

  • Test: Soldier’s test (fitness benchmark + leadership challenge)

  • Fee: £149 tuition fee

  • Gear: Corporal Kit (£200: tactical backpack, training journal, patches)

  • Unlocks: Canoeing, climbing, tactical paintball with squad strategy

  • Role: Lead small squads in events

Commander → General

  • Test: By invitation only (years of service + exemplary leadership)

  • Fee: None (honour-based)

  • Gear: Gifted symbolic sword/weapon of honour

  • Unlocks: Lifetime membership, seat on Bastion Guard Council, annual General’s Gathering retreat

  • Role: Elite leadership, legacy level

Special Skills Officer

Do you have a specialist skill set?

If so let us know.

War is a complex endeavour that demands far more than the strength and bravery of warriors alone;

it requires a diverse range of skills and expertise to ensure success. Strategists are essential for planning and anticipating enemy moves, logisticians manage the flow of vital supplies, and communicators maintain coordination across units.

Medical personnel save lives and maintain the health of soldiers, while engineers develop and maintain critical infrastructure.

Without this integration of varied talents, an organisation risks inefficiency and failure.

Recognising the indispensable contribution of specialists from multiple fields underscores the reality that victory in war is achieved not just through combat, but through an intricate web of support and collaboration.

War is a complex endeavour that demands far more than the strength and bravery of warriors alone;

it requires a diverse range of skills and expertise to ensure success. Strategists are essential for planning and anticipating enemy moves, logisticians manage the flow of vital supplies, and communicators maintain coordination across units.

Medical personnel save lives and maintain the health of soldiers, while engineers develop and maintain critical infrastructure.

Without this integration of varied talents, an organisation risks inefficiency and failure.

Recognising the indispensable contribution of specialists from multiple fields underscores the reality that victory in war is achieved not just through combat, but through an intricate web of support and collaboration.

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