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Schools of The DFTC

The Defense Forces Training Centre Schools provide training for the Combat Service Support Units across the Defence Forces

Training Schools of the DFTC

The Communications and Information Services School

The Communications and Information Services School conducts courses for all ranks relating to the role and employment of communications equipment, including communications security and maintenance.

The Transport Vehicle Maintenance School

The role of the Transport Vehicle Maintenance School (TVMS) is to maintain high standards of driving within the Defence Forces (DF). To this end, it conducts various driving courses on a variety of vehicles which ensures DF personnel are proficient in the safe operation of military propelled vehicles.

The Ordnance School

The Ordnance School provides instruction to meet the requirements of the Ordnance Corps and the Defence Forces in technical areas that fall within the Corps area of responsibility and expertise. It does this by providing career courses and other shorter courses normally on specialist areas or individual equipment.

The Military Police School

The Military Police School provides instruction in policing and related subjects to personnel of the Military Police Corps. Examples of courses conducted include: MP Officers Courses, MP Probationers Courses,

The Engineer School

The focus of the Engineer School is on combat engineering, mobility and counter mobility operations: bridging, demolitions, mine clearance and obstacle breaching. They also conduct Engineer Special Search Team (ESST) training.

The Medical School

The Medical School conducts training for medical personnel of all services. They coordinate Emergency Medical Technician training and provide training in medical matters and hygiene for all units of the Defence Forces.

The Defence Forces School of Catering

The Defence Forces School of Catering (DFSC) is the primary institution which is tasked with the delivery of all catering and catering management training to members of the Defence Forces (DF). The school has been in operation as a training establishment of the DF since the foundation of the National Army in 1922.