Introduction The Spanish invasion of Portugal between 05 May and 24 November 1762 was a main military episode of the wider Seven Years’ War, where Spain and France were heavily defeated by the Anglo-Portuguese Alliance (including broad popular resistance). It initially involved the forces of Spain and Portugal, before the French and British intervened in… Read More
Introduction The Spanish-Portuguese War between 1762 and 1763 was fought as part of the Seven Years’ War. Because no major battles were fought, even though there were numerous movements of troops and heavy losses among the Spanish invaders – decisively defeated in the end – the war is known in the Portuguese historiography as the… Read More
Aim of the Course The aim of the course is to develop selected senior non-commissioned officers (SNCOs) who have completed at least twelve (12) years in their particular trade and have been graded as being the top ten percent (10%) of practitioners in their specific Close Support (CS) specialty. Facilitated by IDT(A). Entry Standards SNCO.… Read More
Aim of the Course The premier officer course within the Royal Artillery delivers in-depth technical and tactical employment training in order to qualify selected officers as Instructors in Gunnery. Experienced officers (Captains and above) who possess the necessary experience and technical acumen are selected and developed over an 11 month period into subject matter experts… Read More
Aim of the Course To develop the technical knowledge and skills of selected officers, in order to prepare them for increased technical and training responsibility either at regimental duty or within Instructor Gunnery appointments. Facilitated by IDT(A). Entry Standards Captain (OF-2) to Major (OF-3). IELTS Level 5.5. Duration 46 weeks, with one (1) course per… Read More
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… Read More
Introduction The Seven Years’ War (1756-1763) was a global conflict, “a struggle for global primacy between Britain and France,” which also had a major impact on the Spanish Empire. In Europe, the conflict arose from issues left unresolved by the War of the Austrian Succession, with Prussia seeking greater dominance. Long standing colonial rivalries between… Read More
Boot Camp & Military Fitness Institute 