Training Flashcards
In reasonable depth, what is IOT and what does it involve?
- An intensive 26-week course designed to develop civilians with potential into effective military leaders
- Comprised of three 8 week terms interspersed with 1-week leave.
- Includes:
- Leadership and teamwork
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Airpower Studies
- Physical and Mental development
- Conducted at RAF Cranwell (predominantly Whittle hall)
In reasonable depth, what is the OACTU and what is it’s purpose?
- Officer and Aircrew Training Unit
- Consists of 4 squadrons
- A squadron Charged with delivering the short
courses at OACTU (e.g docs, nurses and lawyers,
reserve officers, commissioning warrant officers) - B, C and D Squadron deliver the training to IOT
officer cadets - OACTU commanded by a wing commander, each
squadron commanded by a squadron leader (no
larger than 120 cadets).
- A squadron Charged with delivering the short
- Squadron broken down into ~30 to form a flight (managed by a Flt Lieut and Flt Sgt.)
What qualifications do you have the opportunity to gain after IOT?
Level 5 diploma from both the ILM and CMI, and gin vital credits towards a further education qualification
In reasonable depth, What is the main focus of term 1 and what does it involve?
- Main focus is basic militarisation, designed to transition
one from civilian to service life:- Issue and preparation of uniforms
- Medical and dental assessment
- Drill and;
- Regular inspections of dress, equipment and living
quarters
- Team building activities
- Intensive fitness program to prepare for physically
arduous nature of the course - Heavy focus on the intro to military skills:
- Weapons handling
- Feild craft
- First aid
- CBRN
- Introduction to the academic elements of IOT
- APS
- Written and Verbal Comms
- Commence BVP Programme
- ESK
- CESR
- Leadership fundamentals (inc. leadership theory)
How many Exercises are their in Term 1?
Three:
- First Step (wk.4)
* Introduction to living in the field
* 26 Hours away from Cranwell, living in a small
shelter, cooking on personal stoves.
* An opportunity to build interpersonal relationships
and better understand my team.
- Sharp Edge (wk. 5)
* Basic Leadership on the North Airfield
- Advanced Military Skills Ex (wk. 8)
What happens in Term 1, Weeks 1 - 3?
- Basic Mil Skills (E.g. Nav, Weapons handling ect.)
- ESK
- PEd
- Drill
- Verbal Comm’s
- Leadership Fundamentals
- CESR
- BVP
- APS
What exercise takes place on week 4 of term 1 and in reasonable depth, what does it involve?
- First Step (wk.4)
- Introduction to living in the field
- 26 Hours away from Cranwell, living in a small
shelter, cooking on personal stoves. - An opportunity to build interpersonal relationships
and better understand my team.
What exercise takes place on week 5 of term 1 and in reasonable depth, what does it involve?
- Sharp Edge (wk.5)
* Basic Leadership on North Airfield
What happens in Term 1, Weeks & 7?
Advanced Mil Skills & Force Protection
- Fieldcraft, weapons handling, hand-to-hand, nav ect..
What exercise takes place in Term 1, Week 8 and in reasonable depth, what does it involve?
Advanced military skills ex / CPT
- Similar to FIRST STEP but harder and longer.
- An opportunity to prove that we can utilise our newly
learned skillset
- Now potentially working as a bonded team with an
unparalleled sense of belonging and cohesion
What is the main focus of term 2 and in reasonable depth, what does it involve?
- Heavy focus on leadership
- Starting with a week at one on the RAF’s FDTC’s
(Opportunity to learn more about ones self and my
team through adventurous activities and put some
of the leadership skills learnt in term 1 to practice)
- Starting with a week at one on the RAF’s FDTC’s
- Exercise MILAID (Wk. 3)
- More advanced leadership exercise with longer
distances, more difficult leads, more difficult tasks
and more arduous conditions.
- More advanced leadership exercise with longer
- Also Concentrates on APS
- Programme of lectures, self-study and tutor-led
discussion groups (Tested via end of term essay) - Also aims to educate on military doctrine, the ethics
of Warfare, and Critical Analysis through a number
of airpower related case studies (Tested via end of
term exam)
- Programme of lectures, self-study and tutor-led
- Continuation of academic elements from Term 1
- Underpinning knowledge of the principals of effective
physical training and nutrition - Exercise Vital Edge (Wk. 6)
- Tested leadership exercise to assess assimilation of
leadership theories, skills, and styles
- Tested leadership exercise to assess assimilation of
- Introduction to the role of airpower in maintaining
cybersecurity
What happens in Term 2, Week 1?
Week at an FDTC
* Opportunity to learn more about self and team, and
practice leadership skills learned in term 1 through
adventurous exercise.
What happens in Term 2, Week 2?
- Drill
- Continuation of Academic Elements:
- ESK
- WC
- APS
- Advanced Leadership
- BVP
- PEd
- CESR
What exercise takes place in Term 2, Week 3 and in reasonable depth, what does it involve?
- Exercise MILAID (Wk. 3)
* More advanced leadership exercise with longer
distances, more difficult leads, more difficult tasks
and more arduous conditions.
What happens in Term 2, Weeks 4-5?
- Drill
- Continuation of Academic Elements:
- ESK
- WC
- APS
- Advanced Leadership
- BVP
- PEd
- CESR
