What is the Council of Corporals?

Background In line with the Commander Field Army’s (CFA’s) empowerment agenda Regiment’s have created the Commanding Officer’s (CO’s) Council of Corporals. These junior non-commissioned officers (JNCO’s) will act as ‘Senior Corporals’ representing the best of class in the following categories: Driver; Supplier; Communications specialist; REME; Mariner; Port Operator; Chef; Leadership; Personal and professional development (PPD);… Read More

What is the RLC’s Basic Photography Training Programme?

Introduction The Royal Logistics Corps (RLC) launched a new ‘Basic Photography Training’ programme in August 2020. Background Run by a Warrant Officer Class (WO2 (SQMS)) of the Video Production Team (VPT), the training intends to give an insight into basic-level photography, providing regular and reserve RLC personnel with the opportunity to learn how to use… Read More

What is the Regimental NCO Gunnery Instructor Course?

Aim of the Course To train Armoured Corps non-commissioned officers (NCOs) to become Armoured Recce Regimental Gunnery Instructors. Facilitated by IDT(A). Entry Standards Lance Corporal to Corporal from Armoured units. IELTS Level 5. Duration 50 working days, with three (3) courses per year. Location Armour Centre (ARMCEN) Lulworth. Outline of Course On completion of this… Read More

What is the NCO Gunnery Instructor CVR(T) Close Reconnaissance Course?

Aim of the Course To train non-commissioned officers (NCOs) to instruct combat vehicle reconnaissance (tracked) (CVR(T)) Gunnery and to supervise Live Firing. Facilitated by IDT(A). Entry Standards Lance Corporal to Corporal from Armoured Corps and Infantry units. IELTS Level 5. Duration 45 working days, with two (2) courses per year. Location Armour Centre (ARMCEN) Lulworth.… Read More

What is the Driving & Maintenance Instructor Course?

Aim of the Course To train Regimental Driver & Maintenance instructors to Army standard of all types of Armoured Fighting Vehicle (AFV) in current (to each Arm) use prior to their appointment as Driver & Maintenance School instructors. Facilitated by IDT(A). Entry Standards Senior Non Commissioned Officer (SNCO). IELTS Level 5. Duration 55-70 days depending… Read More

What is International Defence Training (Army)?

Introduction The British Army is a highly professional organisation with extensive experience in training officers, soldiers, defence civilian staff and international students. It is rightly acknowledged as a leader in the provision of world class military training. Background This training expertise, coupled with the British Army’s operational record ensures that training is delivered from a… Read More

Reasons for Candidates Disengaging from the Army Recruitment Pipeline (2013-2019)

The first table outlines the general reasons for candidates disengaging from the British Army’s recruitment pipeline, whilst the second table outlines the top 5 reasons. Applications 13/14 % 14/15 % 15/16 % 16/17 % 17/18 % 18/19 % Withdrawn 76,640 66.2 76,300 60.3 72,380 57.4 116,210 60.7 71,190 60.4 54,680 58.9 Rejected 24,220 21.2 34,590… Read More