Introduction The Land Navigation Advisor Course is the new qualification required to instruct navigation elements of the British Army’s Individual Training Requirements (ITR) and replaces the Land Nav SME qualification (refer to MATTs). Where Does the Course Take Place? The course takes place at the Royal School of Military Survey (RSMS) at Dennison Barracks, Hermitage.… Read More
Introduction Previously known as Military Annual Training Tests (MATTs) – and before that Individual Training Directives (ITDs) – the British Army’s Individual Training Requirements (ITRs) are important mechanisms in the training and development of soldiers so that they can perform their roles. On 01 April 2022, both MATTs and the Soldier First Syllabus were replaced… Read More
Introduction The British Armed Forces and Wimbledon have a long running association, running back to World War II. The Championships, commonly known simply as Wimbledon, is the oldest tennis tournament in the world (1877) and is regarded by many as the most prestigious. During World War II, the borough of Wimbledon was home to a… Read More
Introduction The Royal Marine Recruit Orientation Phase (ROC), introduced in 2020, is part of the recruitment and selection process of the Royal Marines. It is one of three (physical) phases the potential Royal Marine must attend and pass before starting initial training. Pre-Joining Fitness Test Plus. Royal Marine Candidate Preparation Course. Recruit Orientation Phase. Initial… Read More
Introduction The Royal Marine Candidate Preparation Course (CPC) is part of the recruitment and selection process of the Royal Marines. It is one of three (physical) phases the potential Royal Marine must attend and pass before starting initial training. Pre-Joining Fitness Test Plus. Royal Marine Candidate Preparation Course. Recruit Orientation Phase. Initial Training. Prior To… Read More
Introduction The Defence Aptitude Assessment (DAA) is an essential part of the process for joining the UK military. Several tests form the DAA, and they are recognised as strong indicators for in-job performance at all ranks, and across all jobs/roles. In the Royal Air Force (RAF) the DAA was previously known as the Airmen Selection… Read More
Introduction The Allies, formally referred to as the United Nations from 1942, were an international military coalition formed during the Second World War (1939-1945) to oppose the Axis powers, led by Nazi Germany, the Empire of Japan, and the Kingdom of Italy. Its principal members by the end of 1941 were the United Kingdom, United… Read More
