Royal Air Force (RAF) flying trainees undergo a number of phases of training during the process of becoming a RAF pilot. Phase 01: Initial Officer Training (IOT): 24 weeks, no flying hours. Phase 02: Elementary Flying Training (EFT): 25-27 weeks, and 56 flying hours. EFT duration is inclusive of 5-weeks ground school and Fast Jet… Read More
The Joint Air Intelligence Course (JAIC) is delivered by the Joint Intelligence Training Group (JITG), formerly known as the Defence Intelligence and Security Centre (DISC). The JAIC caters for a maximum of 16 students per course. Table 1 highlights the pass rate for the JAIC between 2014 and 2017. Table 1: Pass Rates of JAIC… Read More
What are the Types of Artificer? Within the British Army’s Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME), there are currently five types of artificer: Artificer Aircraft. Artificer Avionics. Artificer Electronics. Artificer Vehicles. Artificer Weapons. How Are Potential Artificers Identified? Potential artificers are initially identified through the Potential Artificer Assessment Board (PAAB). Although the PAAB does not… Read More
Over the period 01 April 2009 to 31 March 2016, there were a total of 21 Royal Marines personnel who attended the selection board for Foreman of Signals training. Of these, 12 were selected for training, with 8 passing the course first time, and 4 passing on their second attempt. Reference FOI 2017/02830 dated 22… Read More
In the training year 2011/12 there were 723 applications for Royal Navy Ratings Submarine roles. Of these applications: 28% were rejected: 4% for failing eligibility criteria; 15% for failing the RT psychometric test; 1 % at interview; 1 % for fitness; and 7% for medical reasons. 25% voluntarily withdrew their application. 25% went on to enter… Read More
Research Paper Title A prospective investigation of injury incidence and injury risk factors among army recruits in military police training. Background United States Army military police (MP) training is a 19-week course designed to introduce new recruits to basic soldiering skills, Army values and lifestyle, and law enforcement skills and knowledge. The present investigation examined… Read More
In 2015, the Royal Marines had three Mountain Leader (ML) courses on offer: Mountain Leader Class 3 (ML3). Mountain Leader Class 2 (ML2). Mountain Leader Officer (MLO). All ranks (both officers and Marines) attend the same selection course, with the average pass rate across all three courses being 67% between 2008 and 2014. The average… Read More
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