What is the UK Defence Commanding Officer’s of Training Establishments Course?

Introduction Delivered by the Defence Centre for Training Support (DCTS), this course is for commanding officers (COs) of training establishments typically from OF-4 to OF-6 level (Lieutenant Colonel to Brigadier). Location and Delivery Delivered by the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom, located in Shrivenham. Duration 2 days. What You Will Learn? You will learn:… Read More

What is the RAF Intermediate Officer Development Programme?

Introduction The Royal Air Force’s (RAFs) Intermediate Officer Development (IOD) Programme consists of five stages: These stages of the IOD programme are outlined below. Location and Delivery The IOD Programme is delivered by the Joint Services Command and Staff College, part of the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom, located in Shrivenham. Who is the… Read More

What is the Relationship between King’s College London & the MOD?

Question I would like to understand the relationship between the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and King’s College London (KCL). Answer The MOD does not have a direct contractual relationship with KCL in relation to the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom (DAUK) at Shrivenham. KCL does provide academic services to the DAUK through the Joint… Read More