Licence Acquisition Training & Testing (LATT)
LATT offers foundation and progressive driver training for a range of licenses to Defence. From car (Category B), truck and trailer (Category C+E), coach (Category D) to minibus (Category D1). This training covers both theory knowledge and practical driving skills.
LATT is overseen from a central location at DST Leconfield, with training/testing also held at other specific Defence locations. LATT offers license acquisition training and testing for both vocational and non-vocational drivers, catering to various cap badges.
This includes obtaining licenses for driving trucks and trailers (Category C+E) using contractor delivered courses. However, military vehicle training is not part of LATT and is instead handled at the unit level or through the Military Driver Training Squadron at DST.
111 & 112 Driver Training Squadron (DTS)
111 and 112 DTS focus on military driver training and combat readiness. Both squadrons teach military students from all three armed services how to drive service vehicles. Most of the students are new recruits learning their trade for the first time.
Training is delivered by military and civil servant instructors on a range of military wheeled vehicles, including Land Rovers, MAN support vehicles and both Palletised Loading System (PLS) and Enhanced PLS (EPLS).
Having mastered General Service vehicle driving, students then move on to role-specific training. RAF students will receive a bespoke RAF skill package, whilst Army students move onto EPLS and tactical driver training delivered by Combat Troop. Comprised of 20 multi-cap badge military NCO instructors, Combat Troop delivers convoy training, both on and off-road, night driving, and tactical driver training, in order to prepare students for their roles in the deployable force.
In addition to its core training programmes, DTS delivers an element of the RLC Troop Commanders Course, designed to equip commanders with the skills and knowledge necessary for their role in their regiments.
113 Driver Training Squadron (DTS)
113 DTS is made up of three sections, each delivering different types of training.
The Communications Section trains regular and reserve army support staff on communication and information systems. This covers a wide range of roles, from junior soldiers to officers.
The Transport Management Section teaches drivers from all three armed services about how to manage vehicles, follow transport rules and policies, and handle dangerous goods. Courses include: Hazmat Operator and Instructor, Defence Transport Operator and Manager, RLC Transport Specialist (Senior Non-Commissioned Officer) and Master Driver (Warrant Officer).
The Operation Escalin Section trains military personnel to drive civilian fuel tankers. This keeps a pool of qualified drivers available across the armed forces, who can step in to help the government keep fuel moving if there is ever a strike or shortage of civilian fuel tanker drivers.
114 Driver Training Squadron (DTS)
114 DTS is the most varied of DST's squadrons, made up of six sections that each deliver different types of training. Students come from all three armed services, both regular and reserve units, and range in rank from junior soldiers to Brigadier. They are all experienced personnel who are building on skills they already have.
The Instructor Training Section delivers a new course that trains driving instructors to work across different types of wheeled vehicles.
The Advanced Driving Section trains specialist drivers, including those who drive for bomb disposal teams, blue light drivers, drivers for senior military officials and diplomats, civilian armoured vehicle operators and mountain rescue drivers.
The Driving Examiner Section trains and qualifies the people who carry out official driving tests within the armed forces.
The Materials Handling Equipment Section trains operators and instructors to use a range of industrial machinery, including forklifts designed to be used in challenging environments.
The Professional Development Section offers further training for drivers from the Royal Logistic Corps and Royal Engineers, and teaches personnel to operate specialist vehicles, such as quad bikes and water tankers.
The Specialist Training Section is dedicated to training Royal Marine Drivers, covering all the driving qualifications and courses specific to the Royal Marines.
25 Training Regiment Royal Logistic Corps (RLC)
25 Training Regiment Royal Logistic Corps is based at Normandy Barracks in Leconfield, East Yorkshire and forms part of the Defence School of Transport.
The regiment provides initial trade training for all soldiers within the RLC, before they join their new units as Combat Logisticians.
The Defence School of Transport (DST) was formed in 1996 as the 'Centre of Excellence' for driver training for personnel from the Army, Royal Air Force and Royal Marines. The school provides over 80 different course types to over 31,000 trainees from all three Services and to personnel from other Government departments.
This size of operation makes DST the largest residential driver training school in the world. In addition to core training of military personnel, DST provides support to current operations worldwide.
Driver training vehicles from the Defence School of Transport cover approximately 4.75 million miles per year. This training commitment is delivered by an establishment of 202 military and 375 civilian permanent staff, supported by highly skilled contractors both at Leconfield and throughout the UK.
DST has 10 satellite locations (reducing to 9 in Apr 26) in the UK providing licence acquisition.
By car: The postcode for satnav users (which should not be solely relied upon) is HU17 7LX. DST is signposted Normandy Barracks and is located three miles north of Beverley on the A164.
Bus: There is a station in Beverley, bus number 121 passes Leconfield.
Rail: There is a station in Beverley that is accessible via Doncaster and Hull.
The Defence School of Transport
Normandy Barracks Leconfield
East Yorkshire
HU17 7LX
DST's Medical and Dental Centres are run by dedicated medical staff and have all the facilities you would expect to find in an NHS medical centre or dental practice. These facilities are available to all military staff.
The gymnasium and Multi Activity Sports Hall (MASH) are available to staff and students at DST. The gymnasium has a wide range of free weights and resistance machines and extensive selection of modern equipment to aid cardiovascular fitness and muscular endurance. The gymnasium also accommodates two squash courts.
Staff and Students have the opportunity to take part in the sports clubs below:
Basketball
Cross-Country
Cricket
Rugby
Football
Golf
Hockey
Athletics
Boxing
Squash
Cycling
Triathlon
Netball
Swimming
Enduro (motor bike)
Mountain
Sub Aqua
Skiing
Biking
Diving
Mountaineering
Parachuting
Orienteering
A number sports pitches and tennis courts and a Trim Trail are also available.
DST has its own staff training team who deliver a wide range of training on site from DIT and DIME to a three-day FAW and Defibulator training to both Military and Civilian Staff. Student development is aided by Deflog Trust who assists in student education and the provision of Modern Apprenticeships (driving).
Free access to the Internet is widely available across DST.
There is a Londis store within Normandy Barracks for your everyday essentials. Tesco, Asda and Morrison's stores are located in the market town of Beverley just two miles away.
In addition to the 'Pay as you dine' facilities, DST offers a wide range of food outlets throughout the site; you can take advantage of the Costa Coffee and Subway outlets or Bar 202 in the evening. The HUB is also available; there you will find a variety of entertainment, such as a cinema and games room and an internet facility.
Laundrette: The laundrette is open from 7am to 10pm daily.
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