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joint training of all vehicle mechanics;
joint training of Physical Training Instructors.
Before final decisions are taken, it will be necessary to make
sure that any changes contemplated in the arrangements will in
fact prove practicable and economical. An assessment will also
be made of the possible uses of modular training and of the
impact of Defence Review decisions on training requirements.
Adventurous Training
24.
The tri-Service Adventurous Training programme instituted in
1971 has now become well established. It provides means by which
Servicemen can be faced with tests of courage, endurance and character
of a kind not otherwise readily available in peacetime.
European Collaboration
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25. Training collaboration with our European partners will be actively pursued in the Eurogroup. All Services are seeking to identify pro- jects for collaboration arising from the introduction of the new training methods and new equipment, either on a joint or single Service basis. Joint training of forward air controllers is already being successfully undertaken in conjunction with the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG) and discussions, again with the FRG, are well advanced for the training of personnel to operate and maintain the Lance missile.
26.
COMMONWEALTH AND FOREIGN TRAINING
Last year over 6,000 officers and men from overseas attended
training courses in the United Kingdom. The Services continued to
provide personnel to other countries to help with local training.
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PART II:
IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
ROYAL NAVAL MAINTENANCE AND SUPPLY ORGANISATION
HM Dockyards
27.
The Royal Dockyards have been experiencing difficulties in
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