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Reference No 070/007 Duration 4 days Location 11 ATT Squadron, Instow IELTS 6 Frequency 2 courses per year

WATERPROOFING TRAINING DRIVER BRANCH AIM OF COURSE To enable Drivers to prepare waterproofed vehicles and equipment and carry out recovery tasks in the amphibious environment. NOTE: Waterproofing is only taught on vehicles in service with the RM.

OUTLINES SYLLABUS 

Day 1 – Waterproofing requirements, theory and principles, practical ramp driver training in controlled “ deep water” environment (Dip Tank Training Facility)

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Day 2 – Practical instruction on waterproofed components followed by practical waterproofing vehicles

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Day 3 – Practical fording to and from and LCU on the beach, fording in 1.5 metres of water by day and dark-hours

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Day 3 – Practical Beach Recovery, and practical tests

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Day 4 – Stage C and D maintenance, practical de-waterproofing and post ford servicing followed by an end of course discussion

ENTRY STANDARDS Drivers holding category B and C+E equivalent and current driving experience. 

Category B – Car Light Vehicle

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Category C & E – Heavy Goods Class 1

POST COURSE RECOMMENDATIONS Drivers gain practical experience operating waterproofed vehicles and equipment before, during and after an amphibious exercise/operation.

REMARKS For further technical information contact Chief Instructor on: Tel: +44 (0) 1271 884165 or mail to: 11 (ATT)Sqn, 1 AGRM RM Instow Bideford Devon EX39 4JH

International Defence Training (Royal Navy) www.royalnavy.mod.uk/idt