Course Information
About this course
Delivered by Cranfield University on behalf of the Defence College for Military Capability Integration, this in-depth course is for Royal Logistics Corps (RLC) officers to train on all aspects of weapons ordnance munitions and explosives.
The course looks at storage, transportation, distribution and disposal of energetic substances, along with explosive ordnance disposal in both conventional munitions and improvised explosive device disposal. Culminating in Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear disposal course. There are limited places for foreign students who are loaded through International Defence Training Army (IDT)A, Land Warfare Centre.
This is a master's level course which gives you the relevant academic and theoretical grounding for the more practical second stage at DEMS Training Regiment.
What you will learn
You will learn/develop understanding of:
- explosive chemistry
- ballistics
- mechanics and electronics
- ammunition systems
- ammunition design
How this course will help your career
This is a mandatory course for those wishing to pursue a career as ammunition technical officers.
Entry requirements
Who can attend this course
- Military
- Internationals
British Army Royal Logistics Corps officers and overseas military officers.
Security Check level required.
Before you attend
Limited pre-course reading and preparation is required.
Additional information
How the course will be taught
- Face-to-face/Residential
How you will be assessed
Formal assessments including written examination, oral presentation and course work.