What is the IDT MTT?

When a nation would like to provide training to a number of its military personnel or seek assurance on current practices, when it would be more convenient and cost-effective to achieve this at home then the International Defence Training – Maritime Training Team (IDT MTT) can be provided for in-country training and support. The IDT… Read More

What is the First Aid – CBRNDC 23?

Introduction The First Aid – CBRNDC 23 is an international defence training (IDT) course delivered by the Royal Navy. What is the Aim of the Course? To train naval personnel in administering first aid to certificate standards laid down by Health and Safety (First Aid) regulations 1981 and STANAG 2122 First Aid subjects. Duration Five… Read More

Is There Bias & Discrimination Against Military Personnel who are Overweight?

Research Paper Title Bias and discrimination against men with overweight in the military. Background Research on weight-bias against men and/or in the military is scarce. Such a bias might cause some military members, who are otherwise fit to perform their duties, to suffer from discrimination and undue stress. Methods The researchers showed military personnel a… Read More

ELC PF FE-HE Scheme Policy Change

The following DIN has been issued to notify of the intended change from 01 April 2021 to ELC PF FE-HE scheme policy. Title: Enhanced Learning Credit (ELC) Scheme and Publicly Funded Further and Higher Education (PF FE-HE) Commitment Scheme Policy Change  Audience:  All Service Personnel and Education Staff  Reference:  2020DIN01-136  Content: Forthcoming Enhanced Learning Credit… Read More