What is a conductor in the British Army?
Conductor (Cdr) is an appointment held by a few selected warrant officers class 1 in the Royal Logistic Corps and is one of the most senior appointments that can be held by a warrant officer in the British Army.
Is a WO2 a Sir?
They should be addressed as “sir” or “ma’am” by subordinates, although some WO2s prefer to be addressed by their appointment by them too. It is common for a WO2 not in a sergeant major or quartermaster sergeant appointment to be addressed as “Mr surname” by officers.
How long is RLC training?
If you join as a Regular Soldier (over 17 years 1 month), you’ll do the regular 14-week adult basic training. Next, you will undertake your 15-week Combat Logistician course at the Defence School of Transport in Leconfield.
What is a sub conductor in the army?
A Sub-Conductor is an Indian Army rank of Warrant Officer, junior to Conductor. It was commonly found in the Town Major’s List (Bengal and Bombay), the Effective Supernumeraries (Madras), the Unattached List (1859-1882) and the Indian Army List from 1882.
Who is the head of the RLC?
It is headed by a Colonel (Colonel RLC) as the professional head of the Corps. Col RLC is responsible for the Moral Component, regimental infrastructure and support and works to Commander Home Command. Col RLC remains responsible for the Corps of Drums, which often parades with the RLC Band.
Can RLC join SAS?
So a Royal Marine can join the SAS and an infantry soldier could join the Special Boat Service (SBS) if they so desired. It is interesting to note that a chef in the RAF could join the UKSF if so inclined and was strong enough, both mentally and physically.
What is Phase 2 like British Army?
Phase 2 training is the ‘Special to Arm’ training that is required to prepare soldiers who have recently completed their basic Phase 1 training, to enable them to take their place in field force units of their Regiment or Corps. This phase of training has no fixed period and courses vary considerably in length.
