Generally regarded as a supporting arm, but often more in the thick of the action than many members of the "teeth" arms, the engineers have a wide range of responsibilities. Their primary tasks can, nevertheless, be set out very simply - to aid the mobility of own forces and hinder that of the enemy.
The aim of Engineer Training is to train sappers in the skills necessary to utilise their equipment in aid of their own forces' mobility and to hinder that of the enemy.
The Following Training Can Be Offered:
Basic Combat Engineer Training
Mine Warfare
Field Defences
Obstacles and the use thereof
Water crossing
Bridge Construction
Construction (Roads, Field Accommodations, Concrete Practice)
Water Purification and Supply
Demolitions
Engineer Battle Handling during the phases of Conventional Warfare
Leadership Training
Obstacle Crossing
Field Surveying
Gun and Turret Drills
Advanced Communications
All Weapons Systems
Battle Drills
Conventional Battle Handling
Armour and Other Combat Participants and Support Integration
Phases of Warfare
Leadership Training
Armour Support
"The shock or psychological effect which comes to troops on the receiving end of a massed armour assault is terrific."
General Bruce C Clarke