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 train NCOs to become CR2 Regimental Gunnery Instructors. Facilitated by IDT(A). Entry Standards Lance Corporal to Corporal from Armoured units. IELTS Level 5. Duration 60 working days, with three (3) courses per year. Location Armour Centre (ARMCEN) Lulworth. Outline of Course On completion of this course students will be able… Read More
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
PART ONE: BACKGROUND 1.0 Introduction “The office of master-gunner was a very ancient one. As soon as there were guns, there was a master-gunner in charge of them, responsible for their upkeep and efficiency, and in command of the gunners who served them.” (Maurice-Jones, 2012, p.138). This article provides an overview of the role of… Read More
There are a number of posts that can be filled by Royal Artillery (RA) personnel in Canada. However, only one post is a dedicated RA post, filled by a WO1 Master Gunner – who must be a qualified Gunnery Instructor. Posts that can be filled in Army wide competition (i.e. E2 or E1.5) include: Technical… Read More
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