RAF - MIOTC

Question 1

What does MIOTC stand for?

Answer 1

• Modular Initial Officer Training Course

Question 2

Describe its structure

Answer 2

• 4 x 6 week modules
• Each of which break down skills soldiers need to learn

Question 3

Name and describe phase 1

Answer 3

• Military Induction Module
• Learning general military skills such as drill, field craft, first aid, weapon handling and safety and physical training

Question 4

Name and describe phase 2

Answer 4

• Development Module 1
• Learning and applying leadership skills in a practical environment
• Continuing physical training
• Ends with a week long field exercise, where recruits will need to take leadership roles in a military scenario.
• Beginning more classroom theory

Question 5

Name and describe phase 3

Answer 5

• Development Module 2
• 3 different sub-modules will be completed by the recruits, going through 3 different disciplines (classes). Those being AirC2, Line Management Responsibilities, Care and Welfare in Leadership.
• Further learning and application of leadership theory in a practical environment
• Educating on physical training and health, promoting exercise autonomy

Question 6

What is the name of phase 4 and what will you be learning

Answer 6

• Consolidation Module
• Split into two phases, Consolidation Phase and the Transition & Graduation Phase
• Consolidation Phase is a mixture of practical and written examinations and exercises
• You will also be taking part in a C2 mock exercise, a week long management exercise at Granton
• So long as results are satisfactory, the recruit moves on to “Transition and Graduation phase”

Question 7

Where and what will you be doing after the MIOTC?

Answer 7

• RAF Bedfordshire
• Specialist Officer Initial Training (SOIT)