Initial training to qualify personnel to fly Reaper is provided to UK Reaper pilots by US personnel at Holloman Air Force Base: The Ground school element covers aircraft systems, engine, communications links, weapons and aircraft limits. The Live Firing and Simulation element covers operation of the aircraft, general handling, emergency handling, basic tactics, basic mission sets and… Read More
What is Virtus? The VIRTUS soldier system is a comprehensive system of integrated combat and protective gear developed by Source to cope with the challenges and needs of the modern infantry soldier in today’s battlefield. It is the world’s first integrated load carriage and protection system. The system will replace the current issued Osprey 4… Read More
Introduction The British Army has a number of uses for Geographic Information Systems (GIS). What Software is Used? The relevant Army unit uses ArcGIS and ERDAS Imagine software. What Services Are Offered? The majority of the support provided by this unit to other units is simple points and lines to enhance base mapping, completed in… Read More
Introduction Formerly the First Patrol Boat Squadron, it is part of the Surface Fleet of the Royal Navy, the maritime component of the British Armed Forces. The squadron was renamed to the Coastal Forces Squadron on 21 May 2020 (FOI 2020/06471). What is the Coastal Forces Squadron? Fourteen P2000 Fast Inshore Patrol Craft form the… Read More
Introduction The Faslance Patrol Boat Squadron forms part of the First Patrol Boat Squadron, which is part of the Surface Fleet of the Royal Navy, the maritime component of the British Armed Forces. What is the Role of the Faslane Patrol Boat Squadron? The Faslane Patrol Boat Squadron provides Force Protection in and around Faslane… Read More
Introduction The Fishery Protection Squadron is part of the Surface Fleet of the Royal Navy, the maritime component of the British Armed Forces. What is the Role of the Fishery Protection Squadron? The role of the Fishery Protection Squadron is to patrol the fishery limits of England, Wales and Northern Ireland – an area that… Read More
What is the RCDS Course? The Royal College of Defence Studies (RCDS) course is a post-graduate level course in international strategic studies focusing on, political, diplomatic, security, social and economic related issues at the grand strategic level – the level at which governments take decisions on these issues both nationally and within the international community. Issues are analysed… Read More
Boot Camp & Military Fitness Institute 