Ranks & Roles
Through enduring pain and overcoming suffering, we forge a resilient character. It is precisely this strong and steadfast character that ultimately builds lasting empires.
Special Skills Officer
“The Unique”
Special Skills Officer have something we need, a skill set that can be taught or used.
Tech, Survival, repair, transport.
Anything that can be useful we will need for the troops and the community.
The Troops need support , they need you
Community watchers, eyes and ears.
Cadet
“The Ashes”
Bastion initiate
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 recruitChanging your daily habits is the first place to start. If you need help - join the Forge programme“Cadet to Recruit”
Recruit
“The Fire”
Rebuild foundation
Controlled suffering.
25 push ups, 40 squats, 50 sit ups, 1 min plank, 5km ruck under 55 mins
Minimum fitness level
Love takes strengths. The mind is where we build strength through mental and physical training. Killing the old weak version of you, to be reborn BETTER.“From Recruit to Solider”
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 unitRegular cold exposure, fastingOvernight survival walk: 20km ruck with water plus weight.“Solider to Corporal”
Corporal
“The Weapon”
A trusted and initiated member of The Bastion Guard
Now you have lowered yourself you can be built into what is needed to do the good most will walk past
Platoon rank 3
Leadership training
Increase mental and physical abilities
Solo survival training
“Corporal to Sargent”
Sargent
“The Shield”
The bastion warden
Eligible for the crucible
Guardian & leader, Leadership & responsibility
Advance skills
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
“Sargent to Commander”
Commander
“The Flame keeper”
Praetor
Strategy, legacy, brotherhood, Guide others, stay sharp, plan Crucible events
Advanced Weapon skills
Maintain elite strength and endurance
3 day exercise alone
Run initiation events
Lead new Commanders
Earned by invitation only
Survival mission: 72 hour team leadership
Must be nominated by 3 other leaders
“Commander to General”
General
General – “Aegis” (Council)
Stewardship, safety, and collective growth.
Oversee large groups, ensure safety, and drive the mission.
Maintain peak fitness: Weekly gym, rucking, and climbing.
Oversee Crucible events: Multi-day challenges combining all activities (e.g., hiking, canoeing, shooting, camping).
Run safety protocols for high-risk activities (e.g., live fire shooting, axe/knife work).
Mentor Commanders and strategize group expansion.
Lead monthly resilience seminars: Teach stress management and mental toughness.
Reflect on group progress: Write a quarterly 500-word report on collective resilience.
See Bastion Guard Members
Ranks Explained
🛡️ Bastion Guard – Rank Advancement Roadmap
Membership
💰 £25 per year joining fee
✔ Weekly intelligence updates
✔ Access to community + basic training (marches, gym, HIT, street defence basics)
✔ Eligible to start the rank journey
Cadet → Recruit
Test: Complete Forge 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, 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.