World Class Military Training
International Defence Training (Army) (ITD(A)) is based in Warminster, UK and helps deliver training to over 1,500 International Students annually, from over 110 Partner Nations, attending over 170 different courses with the British Army. IDT(A) is the primary point of contact for international students attending all British Military Army, and some Joint, courses.
Courses are available in the following areas; Ammunition and Explosives and Searching, Animal Related Courses, Armour Centre, Artillery, Catering, Combined Arms and Collective Training, Drill, Driving, Engineering, Finance and Administration, Infantry, Intelligence and Security, Languages, Logistics, Medicine, Music, Photography, Physical Training, Police Training, Surveying
You can attend training at the following locations; Cranfield Defence and Security University, Defence College of Technical Training, Joint Service Command and Staff College and the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.
Available Courses
Ammunition, Explosive and Search Courses
Animal Related Courses
Armour Centre
Artillery Courses
- Battery Commander Course
- Battery Commander (BC) Common Module
- Battery Commander (BC) Ground Based Air Defence (GBAD)
- Battery Commander (BC) Intelligence, Surveillance, Targeting, Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR)
- Battery Commanders (Close Support)
- Command Post Officer (CPO) - Ground Based Air Defence (GBAD)
- Fire Support Team Commander (FST Comd)
- Fire Support Team Battery Commander Assistant Course
- Fire Support Team Commander (Dismounted)
- Fire Support Team Second in Command Course - Corporal
- Fire Support Team Second in Command Course - Lance Corporal
- Fire Support Team Level Four
- Full Spectrum Targeting (FSpecT)
- Ground Based Air Defence Battery Commander Course
- Ground Based Air Defence Warrant Officer Course (GWO)
- Ground Based Air Defence Warfare Officer (GW)
- Ground School Module One
- Gun Position Officer
- Gunner Light Gun Detachment Commander
- Gunner Light Gun Assitant to Detachment Commander
- Gunnery Staff Course
- Gunnery Staff Officers Course (Close Support)
- Gunnery Career Course Intelligence, Surveillance, Targeting, Acquisition and Reconnaissance / Ground Based Air Defence (GCC (ISTAR/GBAD))
- Gunnery Career Course (Close Support) (GCC (CS))
- High Velocity Missile (Light Weight Launcher) Detachment Commander
- High Velocity Missile (Light Weight Launcher) Fire Group Commander
- High Velocity Missile (Light Weight Launcher) Tactical Controller
- High Velocity Missile (SP) Detachment Commander
- High Velocity Missile (SP) Fire Group Commander
- High Velocity Missile (SP) Tactical Controller
- Instructor Gunnery Intelligence, Surveillance, Targeting, Acquisition and Reconnaissance / Ground Based Air Defence (ISTAR/GBAD)
- International Tactical Targeting (Non FYES)
- Joint Battlespace Management Course (JBMC)
- Joint Tactical Targeting Course (FVEYS)
- Joint Full Spectrum Targeting (FSpecT)
- Mini Unmanned Aerial System (MUAS) - Commander
- Mini Unmanned Aerial System (MUAS) - Desert Hawk Pilot
- Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Detachment Commanders Course
- Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Advanced Operators Course
- Royal Artillery Staff Officers Course
- Sound Ranging (SRG) Level Three
- Sound Ranging (SRG) Detachment Commander Level Four
- Surveillance and Target Acquisition (STA) Level Three
- Surveillance and Target Acquisition (STA) Level Four
- Weapon Locating Radar Operator Level Three
- Weapon Locating Radar Operator Level Four
- Young Officer - Air Defence
- Young Officer - Close Support
- Young Officer - Ground Based Air Defence (GBAD)
- Young Officer - MLRS Command Post Officer and Battery Recce Officers Course
- Young Officer - Tactical Intelligence, Surveillance, Targeting, Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR)
- Young Officer - Surveillance Target Acquisition (STA)
- Young Officer Course - Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS)
- Young Officer Course - Common Module
Catering Courses
Close Protection Courses
Combined Arms and Collective Training Courses
Cranfield Defence and Security University
Defence College of Technical Training Courses
Drill Courses
Driving Courses
- B (Car) Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Operator
- Civilian Armoured Vehicle Instructor
- Civilian Armoured Vehicle Operator
- Crane Auxilary Lorry Mounted (CALM) Instructor
- Crane Auxilary Lorry Mounted (CALM) Operator
- Combat Support Boat (CST) Trailer Operator Driver
- Combat Support Boat (CST) Trailer Operator Instructor
- Defence Attache Staff Advanced Driving
- Defence BV 206 (Blackshod) Driver
- Defence Fork Lift Truck (FLT) Instructor (Industrial)
- Defence Fork Lift Truck (FLT) Operator (Industrial)
- Defence Fork Lift Truck (FLT) Reach Operator
- Defence General Service Driver Conversion
- Defence General Service Driver Conversion Instructor
- Defence Junior Transport Operator
- Defence License Acquisition Instructor (SS)
- Defence Road Safety Advisor (DRSA)
- Defence Staff Driver
- Defence Skid Cable Instructor
- Defence Transport Manager
- Defence Transport Officer
- Defence Unit Vehicle winch Instructor
- Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Van Driver
- KALMAR Rough Terrain Container Handler 240 Operator
- Master Driver
- Modified Light Equipment Transporter (MLET) Instructor
- Mountain Rescue Emergency Response Driver
- Roll Over Dismount and Egress Trainer (RODET) Instructor
- Rough Terrain Fork Lift Truck Operator 2400Kg
- Rough Terrain Fork Lift Truck instructor 2400Kg
- Rough Terrain Fork Lift Truck Operator 4000Kg
- Specialist Driver Class One
- Specialist Driver Upgrading Class Two to One (Royal Engineer)
- Transport Specialist
- Vehicle BV 206 (Blackshod) Instructor
- Vehicle Close Support Tanker (Water) Instructor
- Vehicle Close Support Tanker (Water) Operator
- Vehicle MHE Forklift JCB (524-50) RAF Operator
- Vehicle SP Enhanced Palleted Loading System (ELPS) Instructor
- Vehicle Oshkosh Six by Six Driving - Instructor
- Vehicle Oshkosh Six by Six Driver - Tanker
- Vehicle Oshkosh Six by Six Driver - Transporter
- Vehicle Quad Bike Instructor
- Vehicle Quad Bike Operator
- Vehicle Water Tanker (WT) / Modified Light Equipment Transporter (MLET) Operator
Engineering Courses
- Articifer
- Basic Trade
- Class One (Upgrader)
- Clerk of Works (Construction)
- Clerk of Works (Electrical)
- Clerk of Works (Mechanical)
- Demolition Safety Officer
- Engineering and Engineering Support Management
- Equipment
- Health and Safety
- Junior Commanders Course
- Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) Commanders Course
- Military Engineer (Brick Layer and Concreter) Class R
- Military Engineer (Electrician)
- Military Engineer (General Fitter) Class Two
- Military Engineer (Plant Operator Mechanic) Class Two
- Military Plant Foreman
- Professional Engineering Training (Civil) MSc
- Professional Engineering Training (Electrical and Mechanical) MSc
- Royal Engineer Troop Commander
Finance and Administration Courses
Infantry Battle School Courses
- All Arms Basic Tactics Instructors Course (AA BTIC)
- All Arms Skill at Arms Instructor
- Infantry Warrant Officer
- International Sniper Section Commander Course (ISSCC)
- Javelin Platoon Commander / Second in Command
- Jungle Warfare Instructors Course (Brunei) (JWIC)
- Live Firing Tactical Training (LFTT)
- Military Tracking Instructors’ Course (Brunei) (MTIC)
- Non-Commissioned Officer Battle Course
- Operational Tracking Instructors Course (Brunei) (OTIC)
- Platoon Commander Battle Course
- Sniper Platoon Commander Course (SPCC)
- Urban Operations Instructors Course (UOIC)
- 81mm Mortar Platoon Commander Course
Intelligence and Security Courses
- Defence Geographic Information Systems (GIS Advanced User
- Defence Geographic Information Systems (GIS) User
- International Imagery Analysis Course (IIAC)
- International Intelligence Director Course (IIDC)
- International Intelligence Analysis Training Course (IIATC)
- MSc in Geospatial Intelligence (RE) (GEO) Officers Course
Joint Services Command and Staff College
Language Courses
- Bespoke Military English Courses (Army)
- English for the Advanced Command and Staff College (EACSC - Phase A)
- English for the Advanced Command and Staff College (EACSC - Phase B)
- Pre-Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS) English Language Training (ELT - Phase A)
- Pre-Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS) Preparatory Course (Phase B)
Logistic Courses
- Consignment Tracking Unit Operator (CTUO)
- Dangerous Goods by Air (CAA Accredited)
- Dangerous Goods by Surface
- Defence Logistic Management Course (DLMC)
- Defence Logistics Staff Course
- Explosives Authorised Representatives
- Joint Logistic Operations Cour
- Joint Service Movements Staff Course
- Managers and Supervisors Fuels and Lubricants (F&L)
- Movement Control Officers Course
- Officers Movements Training (OMT)
- Officers Petroleum Course
- Supply Basic Training Course
- Supply Basic Training Course - Logistic Supply Students
Medical Courses
- Army Team Medic Instructor
- Battlefield Advanced Trauma Life Support (BATLS)
- Blood Donation, Storage and Supply (BDSS)
- Blood Storage and Supply (BSS)
- Combat Health Duties
- Ethical Issues for Medical Personnel Captured Persons (PERS) - Awareness
- Ethical Issues for Medical Personnel Captured Persons (PERS) - Practitioner
- Flouride for Dental Nurses
- Joint Medical Operations Planning Course (JMOP)
- MATT Three Instructor
- Medical Humanitarian and Stabilisation Operations (MHSO)
- Military Major Incident Medical Management and Support (MiLMIMMS)
- Military Operations Specialist Training Team (MOSTT)
- Military Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Course
- Post-Graduate Medical Officer Phase Two B (PGMO)
- Travel Medicine