What was the Korean War (1950-1953)?

Introduction The Korean War (South Korean: Korean: 6.25 전쟁, 한국전쟁; Hanja: 韓國戰爭; RR: Yugio Jeonjaeng, Hanguk Jeonjaeng; North Korean: Korean: 조국해방전쟁; Hanja: 祖國解放戰爭; MR: Choguk haebang chŏnjaeng, “Fatherland Liberation War”; 25 June 1950 to 27 July 1953) was a war between North Korea (with the support of China and the Soviet Union) and South Korea… Read More

What is the Specialist Driver Class 1 Course?

Aim of the Course To provide personnel the knowledge in how to supervise and conduct the duties of a convoy commander using vehicle, trailers and other equipment under field conditions. Students will learn how to understand the components and systems of wheeled vehicles using general mechanical principles and supervise equipment maintenance standards in accordance with… Read More

What is the Defence Unit Vehicle Winch Instructor Course?

Aim of the Course This course will provide the necessary training where students will learn how to control and supervise one to one recovery using a vehicle winch in various conditions using the designated training area at the Defence School of Transport. Facilitated by IDT(A). Entry Standards Minimum of Lance Corporal. Civilian Instructional Staff are… Read More

What is the BV 206 (Blackshod) Instructor Course?

Aim of the Course To train competent and qualified BV206 (Blackshod) Drivers as Instructors to enable them to deliver BV206 (Blackshod) Driver training in unit under the Distributed Training process. Refer to BV 206 (Blackshod) Driver Course. Facilitated by IDT(A). Entry Standards Minimum of Lance Corporal. Civilian instructional staff are entitled to attend. Must be… Read More

What is the Vehicle OSK 6×6 Driver-Transporter Course?

Aim of the Course The aim of the course is to train experienced drivers to be competent and qualified Vehicle OSHKOSH 6×6 transporter drivers. This is the initial articulated tractor unit and transporter trailer driving only conversion course to drive the Modified Light Equipment Transporter (MLET). Facilitated by IDT(A). Entry Standards Any rank or grade.… Read More

What is the Vehicle OSK 6×6 Driver-Tanker Course?

Aim of the Course To train experienced drivers to be competent and qualified Vehicle OSHKOSH 6×6 Tanker Drivers. This is the initial articulated tractor unit and tanker trailer driving only conversion course (excludes any specific practical back-end fill or pump operation training). Facilitated by IDT(A). Entry Standards Any rank or grade. Must hold an authorised… Read More

On This Day … 26 March

Events 1169 – Saladin becomes the emir of Egypt. 1344 – The Siege of Algeciras, one of the first European military engagements where gunpowder was used, comes to an end. 1351 – Combat of the Thirty: Thirty Breton knights call out and defeat thirty English knights. 1636 – Utrecht University is founded in the Netherlands.… Read More