What is the Directorate of Personnel Capability?

The Directorate of Personnel Capability (DPers Cap) is responsible for developing British Army personnel strategy and engaging with Defence and the other services to shape and influence strategic personnel direction in order to sustain and enhance the operational effectiveness of the Army. DPers Cap is commanded by DPers, who holds the rank of Major General… Read More

What is the Annual Combat Marksmanship Test?

In the British Army, the Annual Combat Marksmanship Test (ACMT) is the culmination of training on a weapon system that tests the accuracy of a firer. A pass is essential to be considered qualified to fire the weapon on exercise or operations. The ACMT is part of the annual training tests that all soldiers must… Read More

What is Cobham Aviation Services?

Cobham Aviation Services is responsible for providing the aircraft, engineering, training facilities, and for continuing airworthiness at the Defence Helicopter Flying School (DHFS). They maintain a first-line engineering presence at RAF Valley and first-line/depth engineering facility at RAF Shawbury. Approximately 40% of all aircrew instructors at DHFS are ex-military Cobham employees.

What is the Defence Helicopter Flying School?

The Defence Helicopter Flying School (DHFS) is located at RAF Shawbury, with a permanent detachment at RAF Valley. The DHFS provides basic helicopter training for pilots from the three Services, as well as foreign and Commonwealth countries, using both Griffin and Squirrel helicopters. The DHFS was formed on 01 April 1997 and, although it is… Read More