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What is the UK Defence Engagement School?

Introduction The Defence Engagement School – which comprises the Defence Centre for Languages & Culture and The Defence Attaché and Loan Service Centre – provides language and cultural awareness training. The School forms part of the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom. Role To deliver language and cultural awareness training to support operations, intelligence and… Read More

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What is the Pre-Royal Military Academy Sandhurst – Phase A and B?

Introduction Pre-Royal Military Academy Sandhurst Phase A (Pre-RMAS Phase A) prepares international students for the challenges they will face as officer cadets at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. Pre-RMAS Phase B is a mandatory course for all international cadets entering the Regular Commissioning Course at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. Location and Delivery Phase A and… Read More

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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

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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

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What is the Cost of Training RAF Pilots?

Introduction Below is an outline of the costs of training Royal Air Force (RAF) pilots in the UK Military Flying Training Service (UKMFTS). Outline The total cost of flying training for RAF pilots (which includes costs of the UKMFTS contract, and pay and support costs), prior to starting training on an operational aircraft, per trainee,… Read More