Recruits are making “tremendous progress” as they get used to life in the army, according to a Regiment spokesman.A spokesman said: “On the drill square they have learned to march as one, and already can respond sharply to commands such as ‘salute to the front', ‘about turn', or ‘eyes right.“Their first real test on the drill square will be this Saturday's inter-section drill competition. By the end of Thursday evening, the recruits will have concluded five days of weapons lessons. They will then be required to pass a weapon handling test, where they will have to demonstrate their proficiency in the safe handling of the Mini Ruger 14, before being permitted to fire on the camp and beach ranges. Live firing commences on Friday.“Four days into Recruit Camp the soldiers are becoming accustomed to the long days. Platoon rivalries are emerging and platoons are actively competing to make the most noise during the morning physical training sessions.”The spokesman added: “Looking ahead to the sports competitions - platoon volleyball and football competitions will commence on Friday night. The inter-section five-mile road race will be held at 3.50pm on Saturday.“Friends and family are routinely found lining the race course cheering on the recruits; the race begins at Warwick Camp, goes left and over Camp Hill to Middle Road, along to Barnes Corner and then back to Camp.”This year 165 recruits were welcomed into Warwick Camp for the annual Recruit Camp, including the greatest number of women and volunteers.