Introduction An armoured spearhead is a formation of armoured fighting vehicles, mostly tanks, that form the front of an offensive thrust during a battle. The idea is to concentrate as much firepower into a small front as possible so that any defenders in front of them will be overwhelmed. As the spearhead moves forward, infantry… Read More
Introduction The Armor Basic Officer Leaders Course (ABOLC) is the introductory skills course for United States Army Cavalry and Armor Second and First Lieutenants. Outline These officers (all recent graduates of the United States Military Academy, Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, and Officer Candidate School) receive 19 weeks of training in basic leadership skills, manoeuvre… Read More
Introduction In sailing and warfare, hull-down means that the upper part of a vessel or vehicle is visible, but the main, lower body (hull) is not; the term hull-up means that all of the body is visible. The terms originated with sailing and naval warfare in which the curvature of the earth causes an approaching… Read More
Aim of the Course The course aim is to train sub-unit commanders of the combat and combat support arms in the practical application of combined arms’ tactics in order to prepare them for operations in high intensity war fighting at subunit level within or in support of a battle group. Endstate: An officer who can… 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
Aim of the Course To give newly commissioned Armoured Corps Officers basic training in Main Battle Tank (MBT) gunnery, Driving and Maintenance, Signals and in commanding a Tank Troop, including a practical phase. Facilitated by IDT(A). Entry Standards Second Lieutenant to Lieutenant. IELTS Level 5. The student must hold a FULL or PROVISIONAL tracked Driving… Read More
Introduction Combat arms, also known or fighting arms, is a collective name for troops within national armed forces which participate in direct tactical ground combat. In general, they include units that carry or employ a weapon system, such as infantry, cavalry, and artillery units. The use of multiple combat arms in mutually supporting ways is… Read More
Boot Camp & Military Fitness Institute 