Namibian Defence Force Training Establishment
The Namibian Defence Force Training Establishment is a training unit of the Namibian Defence Force. It is the premier training institution of the Namibian military and offers a variety of training ranging from basic military training to vocational training. It was previously known as Military School Okahandja. The Training Establishment Consists of Seven Schools, all commanded by Officers of the rank of Colonel or its equivalents. HistoryThe Training Establishment traces its roots back to the Namibian Liberation struggle when the forerunner to today's Training Establishment was established in late 1979 as the "SWA Military School" by the South West African Territorial Force during the South African administration of Namibia.[1] The Training Establishment is the primary training unit of the force. It is based at the Osona Military base outside Okahandja. It is the NDF training institution that offers the six-month basic military training (BMT) to all recruits wanting a career in the Namibian Defence Force.[2] The school also conducts training for all officer cadets in the force.[3] Training offered The Training Establishment offers and hosts seven different Schools formilitary training institutions and courses including language, computer, and military police course. The Automotive school trains technical services auto mechanics.[4] The driving school trains military personnel in operating and maintaining vehicles. Medical Training SchoolA Medical training facility is part of the Training Establishment.[5][6] School of LogisticsA school of Logistics has been setup at the Training Establishment. School of IntelligenceA school of Intelligence has been setup at the Training Establishment. School of SignalsFormerly a wing, the School of Signals trains military communications specialists. Signals courses offered include Communication Course, Signal Officers Course and Computer Courses.[7] Military Discipline Training SchoolAs the primary training institution, basic training for all NDF recruits is undertaken at the Osona military base outside Okahandja. An extension of the school is also located at the Ondangwa Military Base where basic training for recruits can also take place. Basic training for recruits is nine months long, and is offered in two phases, Basic Military Training and Platoon Weapons. Some of the military aspects covered include drills, field craft, skill at arms, minor tactics, coin ops, military hygiene, military law, military aspects, first aid, map reading, law of armed conflict and conventional warfare.[8] Vocational Training SchoolSet up with German assistance, the facility consistS of training workshops for plumbing, carpentry, welding, electricity and bricklaying artisans. The central support unit aims to capacitance the military when it deploys on peace support operations.[9]
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