What was the Russian Civil War (1917-1923)?

Introduction The Russian Civil War (Russian: Гражданская война в России, tr. Grazhdanskaya voyna v Rossii) was a multi-party civil war in the former Russian Empire immediately after the two Russian revolutions of 1917, as many factions vied to determine Russia’s political future. The two largest combatant groups were the Red Army, fighting for the Bolshevik… Read More

What is the Young Officer (MLRS) Course?

Aim of the Course This course is aimed at Young Officers on initial special-to-discipline training for employment as a Troop Commander within a Multi Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Battery. Upon successful completion of the course, qualified students will be able to act as a MLRS Command Post Officer (CPO) and Reconnaissance Officer. Facilitated by IDT(A).… Read More

What is the Young Officer (Tactical ISTAR) Course?

Aim of the Course To train train selected offices to carry out the duties of a troop commander within Surveillance Target Acquisition (STA) or Mini Unmanned Air System (MUAS) Regiment. Facilitated by IDT(A). Entry Standards Second Lieutenant to Lieutenant (OF-1). IELTS Level 5.5. Duration Eight (8) weeks, with three (3) courses per year. Location Royal… Read More

What is the Young Officer (Air Defence) Course?

Aim of the Course To provide the necessary knowledge and experience to qualify a junior officer as an Air Defence Troop Commander in an Air Defence regiment. Facilitated by IDT(A). Entry Standards Second Lieutenant (OF-1) to Captain (OF-2). IELTS Level 5.5. Completed the Regular or Reserve Commissioning course at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst or… Read More

What is the Young Officer (Close Support) Course?

Aim of the Course Upon successful completion of the course qualified students will be able to act as a Command Post Officer (CPO). The CPO is responsible for the efficient operation of the Command Post in response to Calls for Fire. They supervise the computation of ballistic data and relay this information to the Gun… Read More

What is War?

Introduction War is an intense armed conflict [see note below] between states, governments, societies, or paramilitary groups such as mercenaries, insurgents, and militias. It is generally characterised by extreme violence, aggression, destruction, and mortality, using regular or irregular military forces. Warfare refers to the common activities and characteristics of types of war, or of wars… Read More

What is the Young Officer Course – Common Module?

Aim of the Course To develop the professional knowledge and skills of junior officers in order to prepare them technically and professionally for their first regimental appointment. Facilitated by IDT(A). Entry Standards Second Lieutenant to Lieutenant (OF-1). IELTS level 5.5. Completed the Regular or Reserve Commissioning course at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst or an… Read More