Boot camp begins for the Bermuda Regiment's newest recruits on Sunday - and conscripts have been warned they could spent 28 days in the slammer if they do not show up.

Captain Stephen Caton said between 95 and 105 people are expected for the 8 a.m. roll call at Warwick Camp.

He said: "If people don't turn up they can be arrested and detained for 28 days."

During the two weeks the rookie squaddies will fire live rounds and learn how to survive at least two nights camping rough.

Other skills include learning to quell riots and deal with CS gas but much time will be spent improving fitness and learning drill.

Capt. Caton said training would not be tailored to meet new security demands arising out of the increased terrorist threat.

He said: "That role will be highlighted later but not necessarily at recruitment camp."

Premier Jennifer Smith and Opposition Leader Grant Gibbons are both scheduled to visit and troops will show off their new marching skills at a public parade at the end of the camp.