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What are the roles of officers in the RLC

Specifically in comparison to the corps

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    PROFESSIONAL
    TECHNICAL COURSES

    Officers in the Royal Logistic Corps have the
    option to undertake one of four Professional
    Technical Courses:

    Ammunition Technical Officer’s Couse
    Those who complete the Ammunition Technical
    Officer’s Course will become specialists in
    explosives, bomb disposal and the maintenance of
    all types of ammunition. From 9mm pistol rounds to
    guided missile systems, you will understand every
    piece of land service ammunition. As your skills
    develop you will be called upon to perform the
    clearance of conventional munitions, unexploded
    ordinance and improvised explosive devices and
    could provide integral support to Special Forces and
    Government agencies

    Food Services and Contract Management Course
    When deployed, the British Army frequently utilises
    Host Nation Support and those who attend the
    Contract Management Course will be responsible for
    negotiating, implementing and managing contracts
    that support the whole force; from fresh food supplies
    to fuel.

    Port and Maritime Operations Officers’ Course
    Upon completion of the course you will be assigned to 17 Port and Maritime Regiment as an
    Operations Officer. You will perform beach and port reconnaissance tasks and plan and
    conduct the loading and discharge of strategic shipping. You will deploy with Port Task Groups
    and undertake operations around the world in support of military and humanitarian relief
    operations.

    Petroleum Officers’ Course
    The Petroleum Officers’ Course will train you in the receipt, storage, testing and distribution of
    fuels and lubricants. You will learn how to site, build and operate deployable Bulk Fuel
    Installations and ensure the quality of products through inspection and chemical analysis.

  • MJ
    Michael J. Candidate

    Thank you for the information, this was exactly what I was looking for