What is the Training Pipeline for a Royal Navy Logistics Officer?

The training pipeline of a Royal Navy (RN) Logistics Officer is: 29 weeks of Initial Officer Training delivered at the Britannia Royal Naval College (BRNC). 9 weeks shore-based training delivered at the Defence Maritime Logistics School (DMLS). 16 weeks specialist training on a sea-going platform. 8 weeks at DMLS before joining the trained strength. RN… Read More

What is the UK Military Flying Training System (UKMFTS) Team?

The UK Military Flying Training System (UKMFTS) Project Team, part of the Combat Air Operating Centre, is part of the Combat Air pillar within the DE&S organisation. UKMFTS is a Major Defence Change Programme to deliver a world-class flying training system for all UK Military Aircrew. UKMFTS will deliver a coherent, flexible and integrated flying training capability… Read More

What is the Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) Team?

The Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) Team, part of the Combat Air Operating Centre, is responsible for UAS acquisition policy and standards, safety and engineering discipline, future research and development, and providing guidance to industry on all matters UAS from within DE&S. Reference Doing Business with Defence Handbook. Edition 24 (2018).

What is the Joint Propulsion Team (JPT)?

The Joint Propulsion Team (JPT), part of the Combat Air Operating Centre, is the focal point for the MOD’s relationship with Rolls-Royce. This small project and commercial team is co-located at Rolls-Royce in Bristol together with elements of Combat Air engine teams. It has commercial responsibility for the Typhoon and Tornado engines and is the MOD… Read More

What is the International Guns, Missiles & Rockets (IGMR) Team?

The International Guns, Missiles and Rockets (IGMR) Project Team, part of the Weapons Operating Centre, based at Abbey Wood procures and supports a wide range of weapons – including manportable shoulder-launched weapons for the Army, Royal Navy guns including Close-In Weapon Systems, air-launched missiles, rockets and bombs, and fixed and rotary wing guns for JHC and the RAF. The IGMR… Read More

What is the Torpedoes, Tomahawk & Harpoon (TTH) Team?

The Torpedoes, Tomahawk and Harpoon (TTH) Project Team, part of the Weapons Operating Centre, is responsible for the acquisition and support of the UK’s Spearfish heavyweight and Sting Ray lightweight torpedoes as well as the Tomahawk Land Attack Missile (TLAM) and Harpoon missile and their respective weapons systems. This spans all activities including development, manufacture, in-service support, inventory management and disposal.… Read More

What is the Maritime & Anti-Air Weapon Systems (MAWS) Team?

The Maritime and Anti-Air Weapon Systems (MAWS) Project Team, part of the Weapons Operating Centre, is responsible for the support and sustainment of the Sea Viper and Long Range Radar capabilities on the Royal Navy’s Type 45 Destroyer. Reference Doing Business with Defence Handbook. Edition 24 (2018).