Aim of the Course

To give newly commissioned Armoured Corps Officers basic training in Combat Reconnaissance (Recce) Vehicle Gunnery, Driving and Maintenance, Signals and in commanding a RECCE Troop, including a practical phase.

Facilitated by IDT(A).

Entry Standards

• Second Lieutenant to Lieutenant.
• IELTS Level 5.5.
• The student must hold a FULL or PROVISIONAL tracked Driving Licence.

Duration

21 weeks, with three (3) courses per year.

Location

Armour Centre (ARMCEN) Bovington.

Outline of Course

• Gunnery:
  • Target Engagement.
  • Equipment Maintenance.
  • Safety Procedures.
  • Troop and Crew Control.
• Driving and Maintenance.
  • Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle details.
  • Servicing.
  • Driving and Commanding by Day and Night.
  • Administrative Responsibilities of a Troop Leader.
• Signals:
  • Call signs.
  • Reports.
  • Trace and Map Marking.
  • VHF Antennae Sitting.
  • Voice Procedure.
  • Electronic Warfare.
  • Indoor and Outdoor Exercises.
• Tactics:
  • Analysis of the Threat.
  • Medium Reconnaissance Vehicle Tactics.
  • Vehicle Recognition.
  • Receipt and Issues of Order.
  • Nuclear Biological and Chemical Defence.
  • Introduction to the All Arms Battle Group.
  • Field Training Exercise.

The course should be followed by a period of practical experience with a view to undertaking the more advanced “Instructors” courses in Driving and Maintenance, Signals or Gunnery.

Qualifications Gained

Troop Leader.