Introduction The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO, French: Organisation du traité de l’Atlantique nord, OTAN), also called the North Atlantic Alliance, is an intergovernmental military alliance between 30 European and North American countries. The organisation implements the North Atlantic Treaty that was signed on 04 April 1949. NATO constitutes a system of collective defence whereby… Read More
Introduction The Warsaw Treaty Organisation, officially the Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance, commonly known as the Warsaw Pact (WP), was a collective defence treaty signed in Warsaw, Poland between the Soviet Union and seven other Eastern Bloc socialist republics of Central and Eastern Europe in May 1955, during the Cold War. The Warsaw… Read More
Events 1277 – The Byzantine–Venetian treaty of 1277 is concluded, stipulating a two-year truce and renewing Venetian commercial privileges in the Byzantine Empire. 1279 – A Mongol victory at the Battle of Yamen ends the Song dynasty in China. 1284 – The Statute of Rhuddlan incorporates the Principality of Wales into England. 1563 – The… Read More
When you first begin hiking, it is easy to assume that all you need are a good pair of boots and a direction to walk in. Some easy hikes do need only that. For a long hike, there are a few important things you will need in your backpack too. Although these are items that… Read More
Aim of the Course To train personnel to be conversant in advising Brigades in assurance and governance in accordance with the management checks, Logistic Support Assurance Framework (LSAF). Refer to Transport Specialist. Facilitated by IDT(A). Entry Standards Staff Sergeant to Warrant Officer. Must have completed: DRSA (Defence Road Safety Advisor). RLC Transport Specialist Course or… Read More
Aim of the Course To train military and civilian drivers to be able to professionally drive VIPs and their families/guests in the provision of the highest security and safeguarding procedures. Facilitated by IDT(A). You can find out more about Staff Care Drivers here. Entry Standards Private to Sergeant (or civilian equivalent). IELTS Level 6. Minimum… Read More
Aim of the Course To teach standard foot and mace drill and ceremonial foot and mace drill. Facilitated by IDT(A). Entry Standards Senior non commissioned officers. IELTS Level 5. Some experience of drill. Must be a member of a Regimental Band or Corps of Drums. Duration Two (2) weeks, with two (2) courses per year.… Read More
