Introduction Body armour, often colloquially referred to as a bulletproof vest or ballistic vest, is a critical piece of equipment used by law enforcement, military personnel, and even some civilians in high-risk professions. While body armour is designed to provide protection against ballistic threats, it is essential to consider its impact on physical performance. This… Read More
Introduction The Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM) is an international treaty that prohibits all use, transfer, production, and stockpiling of cluster munitions, a type of explosive weapon which scatters submunitions (“bomblets”) over an area. Additionally, the convention establishes a framework to support victim assistance, clearance of contaminated sites, risk reduction education, and stockpile destruction. The… Read More
Introduction Cyberspace holds the world captive, encompassing everything from personal messages and military dispatches to critical infrastructure and everyday devices. It extends to power grids, hospitals, transportation systems, and even home appliances. In today’s interconnected world, cyber-attacks pose one of the greatest global threats. This can include everything from the devastating consequences of hacking for… Read More
Introduction The Land Navigation Advisor Course is the new qualification required to instruct navigation elements of the British Army’s Individual Training Requirements (ITR) and replaces the Land Nav SME qualification (refer to MATTs). Where Does the Course Take Place? The course takes place at the Royal School of Military Survey (RSMS) at Dennison Barracks, Hermitage.… Read More
Introduction Previously known as Military Annual Training Tests (MATTs) – and before that Individual Training Directives (ITDs) – the British Army’s Individual Training Requirements (ITRs) are important mechanisms in the training and development of soldiers so that they can perform their roles. On 01 April 2022, both MATTs and the Soldier First Syllabus were replaced… Read More
Introduction The Counter-Insurgency and Jungle Warfare School (CIJWS) in Vairengte, Mizoram, India is a training and research establishment of the Indian Army specialising in unconventional warfare, especially counter-insurgency and guerrilla warfare. CIJWS is one of the premier counter-insurgency training institutions in the world. The school’s motto is to “fight the guerrilla like a guerrilla”. Brief… Read More
Introduction Jungle warfare (also known as woodland warfare) is warfare in forests, jungles, or similar environments. The term encompasses military operations affected by the terrain, climate, vegetation, and wildlife of densely-wooded areas, as well as the strategies and tactics used by military forces in these situations and environments. Refer to Counter-Insurgency and Jungle Warfare School.… Read More
Boot Camp & Military Fitness Institute 