Aim of the Course To teach Senior Non Commissioned Officers (SNCOs) and Warrant Officers to be supervisors of training and to be trained in ceremonial drill. Facilitated by IDT(A). Entry Standards Sergeant (OR-6) to Warrant Officer (OR-9). IELTS Level 5. Attendance on the All Arms Basic Drill Instructor Course. Duration Three (3) weeks and three… Read More
Aim of the Course To teach junior non commissioned officers (NCOs) to become drill instructors in their unit or at a training establishment. Facilitated by IDT(A). Entry Standards NCO or Warrant Officer. IELTS Level 5. Duration Two (2) weeks, with two (2) courses per year. Location School of Infantry Catterick. Outline of Course All aspects… Read More
Introduction Volley fire, as a military tactic, is (in its simplest form) the concept of having soldiers shoot at the same direction in mass. In practice, it often consists of having a line of soldiers all discharge their weapons simultaneously at the enemy forces on command, known as “firing a volley”, followed by more lines… Read More
Introduction A war resister is a person who resists war. The term can mean several things: resisting participation in all war, or a specific war, either before or after enlisting in, being inducted into, or being conscripted into a military force. Brief History Early usage of the term “war resister” is found in the name… Read More
Events 1229 – Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor, declares himself King of Jerusalem in the Sixth Crusade. 1241 – First Mongol invasion of Poland: Mongols overwhelm Polish armies in Kraków in the Battle of Chmielnik and plunder the city. 1314 – Jacques de Molay, the 23rd and final Grand Master of the Knights Templar, is… Read More
Aim of the Course To give newly commissioned Armoured Corps Officers basic training in Jackal Gunnery, Driving and Maintenance, Signals and in commanding a reconnaissance (recce) troop, including a practical phase. Facilitated by IDT(A). Entry Standards Second Lieutenant to Lieutenant (OF-1). IELTS Level 5.5 The student must hold a FULL or PROVISIONAL driving licence. Duration… Read More
Aim of the Course To prepare military lawyers for operational deployments with Brigade Headquarters or at Task Force level. Facilitated by IDT(A). Entry Standards Suitable for senior Captains (OF-2) to Lieutenant Colonels (OF-4) who have not recently deployed as a legal advisor to a formation headquarters. IELTS Level 5.5. Duration Two (2) weeks, with two… Read More
