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JSP 510
International Defence Training

Part 2: Guidance

JSP 510 Pt 2 (V7.2 Feb 19)

Foreword

This Part 2 JSP provides guidance in accordance with the policy set  out  in  Part 1 of  this
JSP.  It  provides  policy-compliant  business  practices  which  should  be  considered  best
practice in the absence of any contradicting instruction. However, nothing in this document
should discourage the application of sheer common sense.

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Preface

How to use this JSP

1.
JSP  510  is  written  for  all  those  involved  in  the  organisation,  planning,  resourcing,
marketing, administration and delivery of International Defence Training (IDT). It seeks to
explain  MOD’s  views  on  International  Security  Cooperation  and  describes  how  IDT
supports MOD’s objectives through  Defence Tasks as set by Defence Strategic Direction
(DSD), as well as its place within the International Defence Engagement Strategy (IDES).
It explains the MOD Organisation, the various processes and responsibilities of the staffs.
The JSP is not designed to be a source document for the various courses and training on
offer, as this function is fulfilled by the IDT and Defence Academy training catalogues and
websites.

2.
The JSP is structured in two parts:

a.
Part  1  -  Directive,  which  provides  the  direction  that  must  be  followed  in
accordance  with  statute  or  policy  mandated  by  Defence  or  on  Defence  by  Central
Government.

b.
Part 2 - Guidance, which provides the guidance and best practice that will assist
the user to comply with the Directive(s) detailed in Part 1.

Further Advice and Feedback – Contacts

3.
The owner of this JSP is DE Strat ITP. For further information on any aspect of this
guide, or questions not answered within the subsequent sections, or to provide feedback
on the content, contact:

Job Title/E-mail
Project focus
Phone
<redacted>
ITP
<redacted>
<redacted>
ITP
<redacted>

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Glossary: Abbreviations

The  abbreviations  listed  below  are  intended  for  use  specifically  within  the  terms  of  this
manual for dealing with International Defence Training matters.

ACDS
Assistant Chief of the Defence Staff
ACSC
Advanced Command and Staff Course
ADFELPS
Australian Defence Forces English Language Profiling System
AH
Assistant Head
ALOR
Advisory Level of Release
ARITC
Army Recruiting & Initial Training Command
BMEC
Basic Military English Course
BPSS
Baseline Personnel Security Standard
BRNC
Britannia Royal Naval College (Dartmouth)
CBRN
Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear
CIO
Chief Information Officer
CIS
Communications & Information System
CRL
Catering Retail & Leisure
CSA
Certificate of Security and Assurance
CSSF
Conflict Stability and Security Fund
CSSRA
Countries to which Special Security Regulations Apply
DA
Defence Attaché(s) or Adviser(s)
DAB
Defence Accounting & Budgeting
DAF
Defence Assistance Fund
DBS
Defence Business Services
DCLC
Defence Centre for Language and Culture (DEFAC)
DE&S
Defence Equipment & Support
DEFAC
Defence Academy
DE STRAT
Defence Engagement Strategy
DFID
Department for International Development
DFM
Director Financial Management
DIN
Defence Instructions & Notices
DIPR
Defence Intellectual Property Rights
DIPS
Director International Policy & Security
DPA
Daily Personal Allowance
DRACL
Defence Requirements Authority for Culture and Language
DSAE
Defence School of Aeronautical Engineering
DSD
Defence Strategic Direction
EEA
European Economic Area
EEUX
Europe and EU Exit
EEZ
Exclusive Economic Zone
ELT
English Language Training
EOD
Explosive Ordnance Disposal
ESCAPADE
Enhanced Security Cooperation Activity Plan App for Defence
Engagement
EU
European Union
FAB
Forward Allocation Baseline
FCO
Foreign & Commonwealth Office
FMP&D
Rep Financial Management Policy & Development -Repayment
FOI
Freedom of Information
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FOST
Flag Officer Sea Training
GB
Great Britain
GNI
Gross National Income
GP
General Practitioner
HCSC
Higher Command and Staff Course
HMG
Her Majesty’s Government
HOCS
Head Office and Corporate Services
IDES
International Defence Engagement Strategy
IDT
International Defence Training
IDT (A)
International Defence Training (Army)
IDT (RAF)
International Defence Training (Royal Air Force)
IDT (RN)
International Defence Training (Royal Navy)
IELTS
International English Language Testing System
INM
Institute of Naval Medicine
IPS
International Policy & Strategy
ISO
International Standards Organisation
ITP
International Training Policy
IVCO
International Visits Control Office
JI
Joining Instructions
JITG
Joint Intelligence Training Group
JSCSC
Joint Services Command and Staff College (Shrivenham)
JSP
Joint Service Publication
LOTA
Letter of Training Arranged
LWC
Land Warfare Centre
M&A
Messing & Accommodation
MALT
Military Aviation Language Training
MDWSC
Managing Defence in the Wider Security Context
MOD
(UK) Ministry of Defence
MOU
Memorandum of Understanding
NATO
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation
NHS
National Health Service
NSC
National Security Council
OGD
Other Government Department(s)
OST
Operational Sea Training
PAYD
Pay As You Dine
PfP
Partnership for Peace
PME
Periodical Medical Examination
PSyA
Principal Security Adviser
RAF
Royal Air Force
RCDS
Royal College of Defence Studies (Part of DEFAC)
RM
Royal Marines
RMAS
Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
RMYOC
Royal Marine Young Officer Course
RN
Royal Navy
RTA
Reciprocal Training Agreement
Sec Pol & Ops
Security Policy & Operations
SFA
Services Family Accommodation
SLA
Single Living Accommodation
SOFA
Status of Forces Agreement
SOTR
Statement of Trained Requirement
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SOTT
Statement of Training Task
sS
Single-Service
STANAG
(NATO) Standardisation Agreement
STTT
Short Term Training Team
TLB
Top Level Budget
UIN
Unit Identification Number
UK
United Kingdom
UKVI
United Kingdom Visas and Immigration
UN
United Nations
VAT
Value Added Tax
VFA
Visiting Forces Act
WCA
Warm Clothing Allowance

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Glossary: Terms and Definitions

The  definitions  given  in  this  glossary  are  intended  for  use  specifically  within  the  terms  of
this  manual  for  dealing  with  International  Defence  Training  Matters.  Some  terms  shown
below may be more precise or particular than when used for general purposes and defined
elsewhere.

Conflict Stability and
The  Conflict,  Stability  and  Security  Fund  (CSSF)  supports
Security Fund (CSSF)
work  to  reduce  the  risk  of  conflict  or  instability  in  countries

where the UK has key interests. The CSSF’s strategic direction

is set by the National Security Council (NSC) and is guided by
the  priorities  set  out  in  the 2015  Strategic  Defence  and

Security Review and the UK Aid Strategy. Its objective is to put
this strategic direction into action on the ground by drawing on
the  most  effective  combination  of  defence,  diplomacy,  and
development assistance at the government’s disposal.
Defence Assistance Fund  The  Defence  Assistance  Fund  (DAF)  is  a  MOD  fund  that
(DAF)
should  be  used  to  fund  activities  to  meet  UK  Defence
Engagement  objectives  and  priorities  set  out  in  the  IDES
Regional  and  Country  strategies.  It  is  managed  by  DE  Strat
with  elements  disaggregated  to  regional  branches.  Given  the
relatively small amount of funding available, alternative funding
options should be explored before DAF.
Enhanced Security
ESCAPADE  is  a  unique  platform  where  information  on  all
Cooperation Activity Plan  current,  future  and  past  Defence  Engagement  (DE)  activity  is
App for Defence
captured and visualised in one place,  providing a Recognised
Engagement
Engagement Picture (REP).
(ESCAPADE)
Forward Allocation
An  annual  committee  chaired  by  DE  Strat  to  prioritise  and
Baseline
allocate  places  on  Tier  1  courses.  It  is  attended  by  key
(FAB)
stakeholders: IPS Directorates, Single Services, JFC, and key
providers such as Defence Academy.
Tier 1 Course
International Defence Training course regarded as having high
Defence Engagement Value, where demand exceeds capacity.
Places  on  Tier  1  courses  are  allocated  with  reference  to  the
IDES and by using the FAB process.
Tier 2 Course
International Defence Training course with recognised Defence
Engagement  Value  where  demand  often  exceeds  supply.
Prioritisation  of  course  places  is  managed  by  MOD  Head
Office through the IPS Branch Programmers.
Tier 3 Course
Courses  which  are  not  categorised  as  Tier  1  or  2.  Single
service  IDTs  routinely  manage  and  allocate  places  without
recourse to MOD Head Office.
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Useful Contacts

Enquiries  about  IDT  and  applications  for  Tier  2  and  Tier  3  courses  and  other  training
requirements,  including  Short  Term  Training  Teams,  should  be  addressed  in  the  first
instance to:

Navy

Website: http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/IDT
International Defence Training (Royal Navy)
Room 137a, Phoenix Building, Whale Island, Portsmouth, Hants, PO2 8ER

Section
Telephone
Email
SO1 IDT(RN)
<redacted>

<redacted>
SO2 IDT(RN) South West
<redacted>
<redacted>
Liaison
SO2 IDT(RN)
<redacted>
<redacted>

SO2 IDT(RN) Wider Markets
<redacted>

<redacted>
SO3 IDT(RN)
<redacted>
<redacted>
IDT  1A  (D)  &  IDT  1A1  (E1)  <redacted>
<redacted>
EEZ(UK),  MWS,  MWC,  HMS

Collingwood,  Phoenix,  Diving  <redacted>
E1 Post Currently Gapped
support, HMS Sultan, INM and
PJHQ
IDT  1B  (D)  &  IDT  1B1  (E1)  <redacted>
<redacted>
INT(O)  and  RMYOC  (BRNC
Dartmouth,  CTCRM), Aviation,
RMSOM,  HMS  Raleigh,  RN  <redacted>
E1 Post Currently Gapped
Submarine
School,
HMS
Drake, RM Tamar – 1 AGRM

Army

Website: https://www.army.mod.uk/who-we-are/our-schools-and-colleges/international-
defence-training-army/
International Defence Training (Army)
HQ LWC, Bldg 370, Trenchard Lines, Upavon, SN9 6BE

Section
Telephone
Email
SO1 IDT(A)
<redacted>
<redacted>
SO2 Plans
<redacted>
<redacted>
SO2 Trg
<redacted>
<redacted>
SMI Trg
<redacted>
<redacted>
SO2 Ops (incl RMAS, RSME)
<redacted>
<redacted>
SO3a (RSA, ARMCEN, CPU,
TBC
Post Currently Gapped
Fire Trg, SUBHAN)
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SO3b (ACSC, SCHINF,
<redacted>
Post Currently Gapped
DCLPA)
SO3c (JITG, RSMS, 2MI,           <redacted>
<redacted>
AACEN, ATG(A), Op Law)
77 Bde, DCSU, DHET, DCLC,
<redacted>
<redacted>
ITG
SO3d (Cranfield University all
<redacted>
<redacted>
cses, DEFAC)
MDWSC, SSLP, BISL, ODSC,
<redacted>
Post Currently Gapped
ACSC(R), ICSC, DCTS

RAF

International Defence Training (RAF)
Hunter Block, Head Quarters Air Command, RAF High Wycombe, Bucks HP12 4LZ

Section
Telephone
Email
Head IDT (RAF)
<redacted>
<redacted>

SO1 IDT (RAF)
<redacted>
<redacted>
IDT(RAF)1 - International
<redacted>
<redacted>
Projects
IDT(RAF)1B - Rest of the
<redacted>
<redacted>
World Team Leader
IDT(RAF)1C - Middle East and  <redacted>
<redacted>
North Africa Team leader
IDT(RAF)13 - Business and
<redacted>
Post Currently Gapped
Finance Manager

Defence Academy

Website: http://www.defenceacademy.mod.uk/
SO1 Defence Engagement, Tel: 0044 1793 314875
Initial point of contact for enquiries for all DEFAC delivered courses

DRACL

DRACL Rqts2, Tel: 0044 1793 785899
Initial point of contact for English Language equivalences.

Royal College of Defence Studies

Royal College of Defence Studies, Seaford House, 37 Belgravia Square, London, SW1X 8NS
Head of Member Services RCDS, Tel: 0044 207 915 4804
MOD Contacts
Telephone
Email
DE STRAT PR AH
<redacted>
<redacted>
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DE STRAT ITP;
<redacted>
<redacted>
Policy, JSP510, FAB, OCSG,
CSSF/DAF Budget
DE STRAT ITP 1;
<redacted>
<redacted>
Policy, JSP 510, FAB
tables/Costs
DE STRAT IA AH;
<redacted>
<redacted>
MOU Policy
HO&CS Finance DG Sec Pol
<redacted>
<redacted>
BM1

Repayment Contacts
Telephone
Email
DFin Strat FMPA Finance
<redacted>
<redacted>
Policy AHd 2
DFin Strat FMPA Finance
<redacted>
<redacted>
Policy 2b
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1  IDT Management

Offers of Training

Basis of Offer

1.
International  Defence  Training  (IDT)  is  the  arrangement  of  formal  training  and
education, for military personnel or civilians, on a government to government (G2G) basis
in  support  of  Defence  Engagement  objectives.  UK  Armed  Forces  training  is  widely
recognised  as  being  of  the  highest  quality  and  in  many  areas  is  world  leading.  IDT  is
largely  delivered  in  the  UK  in  Defence  Training  establishments,  but  can  also  consist  of
training  teams  from  those  training  establishments  delivering  effect  overseas  when
required.

2.
Any arrangement for foreign private individuals (who are not sponsored/supported by
their  government)  to  receive  training  in  UK  MOD  establishments  is  not  IDT  and  must  be
subject  to  a  commercial  contract  under  Wider  Markets  rules.  Similarly,  if  training  is  to be
delivered to a civilian contractor or other non-governmental third party, for or on behalf of a
foreign military, then this should be contracted under commercial arrangements even if this
is in pursuit of, or aligns with, UK Defence Engagement objectives. Where doubt over the
basis of agreement  exists,  clarification and guidance will be given by DE Strat ITP in the
first instance.

Letters of Training Arranged (LOTA)

3.
When a training place in a UK establishment has been agreed, the IDT staff will send
a  LOTA  to  the  requesting  authority,  usually  a  national  ministry  or  relevant  armed  forces
arm or service. The LOTA contains the key details of what training is to be delivered and of
the  terms  and  conditions  to  which  the  accepting  country  agrees  in  return.  To  ensure
compliance  with  key  requirements  and  consistency  of  approach,  a  common  LOTA
template is to be used by all IDT staffs. The LOTA must be clear and unambiguous and is
not  to  be  ‘cluttered’  with  additional  detail  which  can  be  contained  in  separate  Joining
Instructions.  When  IDT  is  partially  or  fully  funded  by  the  UK,  the  LOTA  acceptance  pro
forma must also be signed by the relevant IPS desk officer or the UK DA in-country. A copy
of the LOTA template is at Annex B.

Country-Specific Arrangements

4.
Where RTAs or MOUs with specific countries exist that have provision for IDT, these
should be referred to in the LOTA. Any concerns over inconsistencies in provisions are to
be addressed to DE Strat ITP in the first instance.

Security Clearance

5.
All International Students are subject to the following requirements unless specifically
exempted.

6.
Issue  of  an  individual  CSA.  The  assurance  must  be  valid  for  the  duration  of  the
course in order to:

a.
permit access to the Defence Estate; and
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b.
permit access to protectively marked information up to the level of Official.

7.
Confirmation  that  the  sending  country’s  ALOR  is  at  least  cleared  to  the  proposed
level of the course.

8.
IDT staffs are to ensure that international students attending UK courses have been
granted  an  appropriate  security  clearance  by  their  parent  government  for  access:

a.
to  the  protectively  marked  information  necessary  for  attendance  on  a  specific
course; and/or where appropriate

b.
to the establishment where the course is delivered.

9.
Exceptionally, in the absence of a CSA, IDT staff may accept an assurance from the
relevant British Embassy that the student’s identity has been verified to a level equivalent
to the requirements contained in HMG’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS).

10.  On  receipt  of  the  CSA/BPSS,  the  IDT  is  to  forward  the  Certificate  (with  a
recognisable  photograph  of  the  student)  to  the  receiving  unit  and,  when  required,  the
appropriate  PSyA.  A  copy  should  be  sent  to  DE&S  IVCO  if  the  student  will  visit,  or  be
attached to, a MOD HQ establishment or X-List defence contractor during the period of the
course.

11.  The  student  is  not  to  have  access  to  the  course  until  the  PSyA  has  given  security
approval. Separate sS or establishment security instructions may also be applicable, which
may  restrict  the  student’s  access  within  the  establishment  where  the  course  is  being
provided.

Visits to other MOD Establishments or Sites

12.  Where  visits  to  other  sites  are  planned  as  part  of  the  course  syllabus,  the  training
establishment  must  obtain  the  appropriate  visit  clearance  through  the  IVCO.  The  initial
security certificate provided by the relevant PSyA may be used to assist the granting of the
clearance.  Where  overseas  students  are  attached  to  Defence  establishments  during  the
course,  the  training  provider  is  to  ensure  that  these  establishments  are  given  details  of
planned  visits  or  attachments,  and  of  the  level  of  security  access  allowed.  This  must  be
undertaken in sufficient time for the necessary consultation to take place with all interested
parties  prior  to  students  attending  the  course.  The  appropriate  PSyA  is  to  be  advised  of
action taken in this respect.

Advisory Levels of Release (ALOR)

13.  The ALOR  provides  an  advisory  (as  opposed  to mandatory)  level  of  release  for  UK
MOD information and material to other countries. Students should normally only be invited
to attend MOD courses that are within the ALOR level assigned to their country of origin. A
potential student  may be cleared to a security level by his/her own country that  is higher
than  the  level  specified  for  that  country  by  the  ALOR.  In  circumstances  where  the
protective marking of a course exceeds the ALOR level assigned for the student’s country,
and the IDT or IPS desk officer believes that there are extenuating grounds for the student
to attend the course (see JSP 440), then IDT staff should submit a request for clearance to
the  owner  of  the  information/material  used  on  the  course  via  the  appropriate  PSyA.  If  a
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training  establishment  refuses  to  accept  a  student  funded  by  MOD  on  security  grounds,
the sS IDT is to inform the relevant IPS desk and ITP staff immediately.

Communications & Information Systems (CIS)

14.  When access to a CIS network is required in order for the student to partake fully in
the  course,  advice  is  to  be  sought  from  the  appropriate  PSyA  and  the  accreditor  of  the
system in accordance with JSP 440.

Access to Establishments

15.  Once  the  sponsored  student  has  been  positively  identified  as  part  of  the  course
arrivals process and the appropriate PSyA approval has been provided for them to attend
the  course,  they  should  be  afforded  access  to  the  establishment  where  the  particular
course is being undertaken.

Access to Arms, Ammunition & Explosives

16.  International students may only have access to materiel of this nature when required
as part of a recognised course, and then only under appropriate supervision.

Countries to which Special Security Regulations Apply (CSSRA)

17.  Students  from  CSSRA  countries  should  normally  to  be  escorted  at  all  times.
However,  where  this  is  considered  to  be  impractical  or  unreasonable,  the  advice  of  the
appropriate PSyA must be obtained as to whether the requirement to escort  must only be
applied while the CSSRA student is in the ‘working environment’. Students from countries
identified  as  representing  a  substantial  threat  to  British  interests  in  the  UK  are  to  be
escorted when advised to do so by the appropriate PSyA. Where necessary a G6 Security
sweep must be conducted after students from specific countries have completed a course
and departed.

Retention of Course Material by Students

18.  As a general rule, no course material protectively marked higher than Official is to be
permanently  retained by  international  students.  Exceptionally,  students  may  be  permitted
to retain course material protectively marked above  Official if specifically approved by the
owner of the material and authorised by the Security Officer at the training establishment.
If  material  higher  than  Official  is  authorised  to  be  retained  it  must  be  forwarded  to  the
student through appropriate channels via the British Embassy or High Commission in the
country concerned.

United Kingdom Entry and Exit

19.  Requirements  for  International  students  to  enter  the  UK  will  depend  on  their
nationality and length of stay. Failure to obtain and present appropriate documentation at
the  point  of  entry  to  the  UK  may  result  in  a  student  being  delayed  or  refused  entry  by  a
Border Force Officer.

20.  Securing  of  visas  for  students  (where  required)  is  the  responsibility  of  the  sending
nation and should be arranged with the FCO visa section in-country. UK Defence Sections
will assist and advise their nations on specific requirements as necessary. Comprehensive
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detail can be found on the UKVI website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-
visas-and-immigration.

21.  At the discretion of the UK DA in-country or the relevant IPS desk officer, the cost of
visas  required to attend courses in  the UK, including checks required for these visas, for
UK-funded international students from eligible countries may be covered by DAF or CSSF.
Defence Sections are to ensure that visa costs are charged to the correct UIN shown on
the ESCAPADE reference.

Types of Visas

22.  There are four main types of entry certificate/visa that apply to international students
attending IDT in the UK:

a.
Armed  Forces  Training  Exemption.  International  military  students  from
countries  covered  by  the  Visiting  Forces  Act  1952  and  subsequent  Designation
Orders are exempt from immigration control. VFA country students should present a
national  passport  endorsed  with  an  ‘exemption  from  control’  stamp.  Commonwealth
and NATO forces should present a passport and their military identity card issued by
their own military authority. In all cases it is advisable that the student carries an IDT
invitation  letter  from  the  MOD  training  establishment.  A  list  of  VFA  countries  and
NATO members is at Annex C.

b.
Course F.  A Course F visa is required by international students from countries
which  are  not  covered  by  the  VFA  and  who  are  subject  to  immigration  control.  It  is
essential that those who are subject to immigration control apply for the correct entry
clearance  under  Part  9  of  Appendix  Armed  Forces  –  Armed  Forces  subject  to
Immigration Control. Entry clearances will be endorsed “Course F” when the training
is  to  be  with  UK  forces.    If  coming  to  the  UK  for  more  than  6  months,  the  entry
certificate/visa  issued  by  the  Visa  Section  of  the  British  Embassy  or  High
Commission will be valid for 30 days. Once in the UK the student will be required to
collect their Biometrics Residency Permit within 10 days (see para 22). The ‘Course
F’  visa  will  restrict  the  type  of  work  the  student  can  do  in  the  UK.  Any  work
undertaken  must  be  related  to  their  military  visit/study.  Detailed  guidance  can  be
found
at:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/armed-forces-subject-to-
immigration-control.

c.
Government  Authorised  Exchange.  Non-military  government  officials  from
non-EEA  countries  attending  longer  Defence  Academy  courses  (e.g.  RCDS  and
ACSC)  who  are  not  eligible  for a  Course  F Visa  may  be  covered by  the Academy’s
Sponsor  status  for a Government Authorised  Exchange  scheme  under Tier  5  of  the
Points Based System.

d.
Student  Visas.  Some  international  students  may  have  to  enter  the  UK  on  a
Student  visa.  If  a  Defence  training  establishment  intends  to  enrol  (on  a  course  6
months or longer) a student who will enter the UK on a regular Student visa, or who
will leave a training establishment to remain in the UK as a student, there will then be
a  requirement  for  this  student  to  apply  for  entry  under  Tier  4  of  the  Home  Office’s
Points Based System.

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Biometric Residence Permit

23.  From  2015,  a  phased  change  in  the  issue  of  Biomentric  Residence  Permits  was
introduced.  On  approval  of  a  visa  granting  Leave  to  Enter  for  more  than  6  months,  a
vignette  will  be  issued,  permitting entry  into the  UK  within  30 days  of  the  intended  travel
date.  Biometric  Residence  Permits  must  be  collected  from  a  pre-selected  Post  Office
within 10 days of arrival in the UK.

Dependants

24.  With  the  exception  of  EU/EEA  nationality,  dependants,  spouses,  civil  or  unmarried
partners  and  dependants  of  members  of  foreign  armed  forces  are  not  exempt  from
immigration control and will be subject to the requirement  for biometric identifiers. If their
nationality requires it, or they are coming to the UK for longer than 6 months, dependants
should  apply  for  entry  clearance  under  Part  10  of  Appendix  Armed  Forces.  Detailed
guidance  can  be  found  at:  https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/international-
armed-forces-dependants.

Duration of Visa

25.  Defence sections in the UK Embassies overseas must ensure that when international
students  are  attending  more  than  one  course  in  the  UK,  their  passports  and  visas  cover
the  entire  period  of  training,  including  any  days  between  the  course  end-date  and  the
student's return home.

Travel to other Countries

26.  IDT staff will ensure that LOTA and/or JI make clear requirements for entry in to other
countries where the relevant course includes such travel.

Extensions

27.  Should an extension of stay be required it will be the responsibility of the international
student to apply for such an extension. Although the onus is on the  international student,
course  managers  must  remind  international  students  of  their  responsibility  in  all  cases
where  the  period  of  training  is  extended.  Visa  charges  for  extensions  of  stay  will  be
incurred by the student  or his/her national authority  unless prior authorisation  is given by
ITP staff for charging these either to the DAF or CSSF.

Multiple Entry Visas

28.  There  may  be  some  courses  which  require  multiple  entry  visas,  and  this  should  be
made  clear  in  the  LOTA  and  in  the  JI.  Where  possible,  the  JI  should  state  whether
students  will  depart  the  UK  during  the  course  to  return  at  a  later  date  to  resume  their
studies.  Examples  of  when  there  may  be  a  requirement  for  multiple  entry  visas  are
courses  that  involve  visits  to  third  countries  or  those  courses  that  have  long  periods  of
block  leave  during  which  international  students  might  be  expected  to  travel  home.  If  the
destination of overseas activities is unknown when a course begins, and visas are required
for overseas visits as part of the course, it is the responsibility of the training establishment
to ensure that students have obtained the correct visas.

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Immigration Health Surcharge

29.  The  Immigration  Health  Surcharge  was  implemented  on  6  April  2015.  It  applies  to
International Military or civilian students who are not exempt from immigration control and
any accompanying dependants, who are visiting the UK for a period of over 6 months. A
fee will be payable and will form part of the visa application process.

30.  International  Military  students  with  private  healthcare  insurance  will  not  be  exempt
from paying the surcharge.

Jurisdiction

Visiting Forces Act

31.  International students are not generally subject to UK Service Law under the Armed
Forces Act 2006 whilst in the UK, except for students from a Commonwealth country which
remains subject to the provisions of the 1933 Commonwealth Act.

32.  The  UK  civil  authorities  have  jurisdiction  to  deal  with  civil  and  criminal  offences
committed by international students who will be subject to local civil and criminal law whilst
in  the  UK  other  than  students  from  countries  subject  to  The  Visiting  Forces  Act  1952
(VFA).

33.  This  act  and  subsequent  Designation  Orders  grants  concurrent  jurisdiction  to
designated countries over their service personnel on duty in the UK. This means that the
military authorities of a designated country have the primary right to exercise jurisdiction in
relation  to  offences  solely  against  the  property  or  security  of  that  State,  or  the  person  or
property  of  another  member  of  its  military  or  civilian  personnel  or  a  dependant,  and  in
relation  to  offences  arising  out  of  any  act  or omission  in  the  course  of  official  duty  (even
when the interests of the UK or its citizens are affected).

Overseas Training

34.  Where  there  is  a  requirement  to  deploy  a  training  team  to  conduct  training  activity
overseas  (for  example  the  delivery  of  EEZ  training),  attention  needs  to  be  drawn  to  the
requirement to check whether there are adequate jurisdictional arrangements in place (in
the form of a MOU or Status of Forces Agreement) to cover the training activity. Ministerial
approval  and  associated  risk  mitigation  measures  may  be  required  if  no  jurisdictional
arrangements  are  in  place  or  if  these  provide  inadequate  jurisdictional  cover  for  the
planned activity, or if there is  insufficient time to secure such arrangements. Early advice
should be sought from DE STRAT IA AH during the planning of  such training activities to
permit the necessary action to be taken.

Charging for Training

35.  It is MOD policy that charges are levied for training and a key principle underpinning
invoicing  policy  is  that  all costs  should  be  recovered  at  the  earliest  opportunity.
Prepayment  for  training  is  the  ideal  solution,  but  it  is  recognised  that  some  nations  are
unable  to  pay  until  training  has  been  delivered.  Insistence  on  prepayment  in  all
circumstances is unrealistic and may add to MOD’s administrative burden. In exceptional
cases invoices for training should be raised retrospectively, but only if the nation receiving
training has a satisfactory payment record and there is minimal risk of default.
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36.  Each  sS  IDT  is  responsible  for  raising  requests  for  invoices  for  the  delivery  of  IDT.
DBS  are  responsible  for  preparing,  sending  out  and,  where  necessary,  chasing  invoices
for  the  delivery  of  IDT.  Each  LOTA  must  state  the  amount  and  basis  of  charge  for  the
training provided, and the charge will usually be broken into two elements:

a.
The Tuition Charge. Calculated by the relevant sS IDT in conjunction with its
own TLB Finance Officers. It will include the fixed and marginal costs of providing the
training1  adjusted  where  applicable  by  any  authorised  abatement  below  full  cost
recovery.

b.
Messing and Accommodation (M&A) Charge. The daily rate(s) applicable to
the particular training establishment.

37.  For courses lasting 12 months or less, charges will be quoted on a ‘per course’ basis,
in  advance,  for  the  whole  period  of  the  course  (unless  countries  have  MOD-approved
special arrangements). Where a course spans two financial years, the charge will be that
set on the first day of training and will remain extant for the whole period of training.

38.  Charges  quoted  for  courses  of  more  than  12  months’  duration  will  be  valid  for  the
duration of the course. They should be invoiced by mutual agreement, or at 12 or 6-month
periods, depending on the principles of accruals accounting.

Flying Training

39.  Charges quoted for flying training programmes are at a fixed course rate in force at
the  time  training  is  booked  and predicted  to  be  the  optimum price  for  the duration  of  the
agreement. Prices will be approved by IDT(RAF) and the Director of Flying Training within
RAF No. 22 (Training) Group. Where it is not possible to complete a course or programme,
it will be for IDT(RAF) to negotiate the final level of fees with the student’s DA.

Operational Sea Training

40.  Operational Sea Training (OST) is provided to overseas forces and other authorities,
normally  on  a  charging  basis.  In  addition  to  the  normal  repayment  mechanisms  for  OST
Charges  and  associated  Naval Base  support,  there  is a  reciprocal  mechanism  called the
OST  Credit  Scheme  operated  by  Navy  Command  for  the  exchange  of  training  assets
and/or  support  services.  The  current  OST  charging  arrangements  are  contained  in  a
separate  supplement  and  can  be  found  in  the  International  Courtesy  Rules  and  OST
Booklet published on the Defence Intranet.

Payment Plans

41.  When the training being offered is part of a major or high cost programme of lengthy
duration, consideration may be given to the issue of a payment plan whereby invoices are
raised  sequentially,  subject  to  approval  by  a  TLB  Senior  Finance  Officer.  In  these
circumstances it is desirable that prepayment is secured for each phase of training. Where
countries  have  a  past  record  of  default,  training  should  not  be  offered  other  than  on  a
prepayment  basis,  and  students  should  not  be  accepted  until  that  payment  has  been
received. However, advice must be sought from ITP staff and the relevant IPS desk officer

1 See JSP 462 for guidance on cost recovery.
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before  such  action  is  taken  in  order  to  ensure  that  wider  Defence  interests  are  not
compromised.

Invoicing

42.  The invoicing process is initiated by a Request to Invoice, submitted using WebIris. If
the training activity has an Escapade serial number it must always be quoted. Invoices for
cancellation charges are to be raised separately as required.

Unpaid Invoices

43.  If  a  country  fails  to  pay  it  is  the  responsibility  of  DBS  to  recover  payment,  not  the
responsibility  of  sS  training  organisations,  commands  or  establishments.  DBS  will  action
recovery  through  its  own  procedures,  directly  with  the  funding  authority.  Transfer  of
payments received to the training establishment will be made upon receipt of payment by
DBS. Should a debt remain unpaid, it is the responsibility of the DBS to consider additional
action. DFM remains responsible for debt recovery policy. DBS is to ensure, when seeking
recovery, that full details of the course code, course dates, student’s name, rank, Service
number and parent Service are indicated on any correspondence.

Failure to Pay

44.  MOD  reserves  the  right  to  reallocate  a  training  place  to  another  country  or  to
discontinue training when a country fails to pay invoices by the due date.

Refunds and Cancellations

45.  A  refund  of  pre-paid  tuition  and  M&A  charges  will  be  made  in  the  following
circumstances:

a.
If MOD has to cancel a course (or postpone it for a lengthy period) a full refund
of any pre-paid course fees will be made.

b.
If  MOD  has  to  curtail  a  course,  a  refund  to  the  value  of  the  uncompleted  time
calculated to the nearest complete week will be made, rounded to the nearest £5.

c.
If accommodation cannot be provided, the appropriate accommodation charges
will  be  refunded.  If accommodation has  been  provided  for  any  part  of  the  course,  a
refund will be made to the value of the uncompleted time.

d.
A  pro-rata  refund  of  the  single  M&A  advance  payment  is  to  be  made  to  the
paying  authority  (not  the  student)  when  an  international  student  is  subsequently
given permission for their family to join them in SFA.

e.
Should  a  student  choose  to  live  in  private  accommodation  and  is  given
permission  by  the  Commanding  Officer  of  the  training  establishment,  a  pro  rata
refund of M&A charges will be made.

f.
Refunds to the value of any uncompleted time on a course will usually only be
given  if  an  international  student  fails  to  complete  a  course  on  operational,
compassionate, safety or medical grounds.

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Cancellation

46.  Cancellation  charges  may  be  levied  on  the  paying  authority  when  a  training  place
has been accepted and is not subsequently taken up, unless the relevant IDT staffs have
been advised of the cancellation at least 2 months prior to the start of the course. DBS will
be informed of the cancellation by the IDT staffs  by an amendment  to the  DAB1 and will
raise an invoice to the funding authority. The rates for cancellation charges are  calculated
as follows:

a.
cancelled  within  1  week  of  start  date  (including  non-arrival  without  notice)  -
100% of tuition price.

b.
cancelled within 2 weeks of start date - 80% of tuition price.

c.
cancelled within 3 weeks of start date - 55% of tuition price.

d.
cancelled within one month of start date - 25% of tuition price.

e.
cancelled within two months of start date - 15% of tuition price.

47.  Where IDT staff are concerned that late cancellations charges might cause difficulties
or disputes with countries they should refer to the appropriate IPS desk officer for direction
and  guidance.  When  cancellation  charges  are  subsequently  not  fully  applied,  IDTs  may
instead  charge  for  unrecoverable  expenditure  on  a  discretionary  basis,  ensuring  that
Treasury  rules  on  recovery  of  marginal  costs  are  observed.  Cancellation  charges  should
not normally be applied where training is funded by the CSSF or DAF other than to meet
marginal cost recovery.

Reports and Returns

48.  IDT  staffs  are  to  ensure  they  regularly  update  the  central  IDT  database  and
ESCAPADE  to  ensure  that  an  accurate  record  of  attendance  and  associated  data  is
maintained.

Freedom of Information Requests

49.  Generally, the answers will be co-ordinated by the ITP staff when the question covers
all three Services and it concerns training delivered in the UK by MOD establishments, but
the single-Service training organisations will be the main sources of information. IDTs must
ensure that their respective components of the IDT Database are current and accurate at
all  times.  Requests  for  information  under  the  Freedom  of  Information  Act  (2000)  are
usually  coordinated  by  ITP  staff.  It  is  incumbent  upon  the  single-Service  IDTs  to  ensure
that  information  about  IDT  is  provided  in  an  accurate  and  timely  manner.  Queries
regarding the destruction of historical information should be addressed in the first place to
ITP  staff.  Where  specialist  guidance  concerning  the  FOI  Act  or  the  Data  Protection  Act
(1998) is required, reference should be made to the Chief Information Officer-Corporate.

Intellectual Property Rights

50.   MOD  holds  a  substantial  quantity  of  valuable  material  and  information  generated
through its various training programmes. The Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in much of
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this  information,  notably  its  copyright  and  confidential  content,  belong  to  the  Crown  and
MOD.

51.  MOD, through Defence IPR has the right and obligation to control the disclosure and
use of its intellectual property, in particular through licence arrangements. In the context of
IDT, this also includes the right to charge licence fees for its use by others. Increasingly, as
UK  Armed  Forces  training  is  developed  and  delivered  through  commercial  partnering
arrangements, the commercial partners and other third parties will own IPR relevant to the
delivery of  IDT. This will affect  MOD’s  independent  right  to licence complete packages of
training materials for IDT purposes, whether MOD itself delivers the training or whether the
training is delivered through a commercial IDT delivery partner of MOD’s and / or the end
user’s choice.

52.  DIPR  holds  delegated  powers  to  licence  Crown  copyright  material  generated  within
MOD  and  other  MOD  owned  IPR.  Any  requests  to  exploit  training  materials  for  IDT
purposes  should  be  referred  by  IDT  staffs  to  DIPR  who  provide  advice  and
recommendations  for  suitable  action.  DIPR  is  responsible  for  negotiating  the  terms  and
conditions  of  any  licence  agreements  needed  to  support  IDT.  These  agreements  will
primarily involve the licensing of Crown Copyright and commercially confidential material,
but  patents,  database  rights,  material  registered  designs,  design  rights  and  trade-marks
are all examples of other forms of IPR that could be licensed.

53.  Where  a  decision  is  taken  that  charges  for  IDT  training  courses  for  international
students  should  include  license  fee  elements,  these  fees  should  be  agreed  in  advance
with DIPR.

54.  Any  valuable  material  or  information  requested  by  a  foreign  National  Authority
beyond that provided as normal course material should only be made available through a
license  established  by  DIPR  with  the  end  user.  Occasionally  a  Memorandum  of
Understanding may be established with the foreign NA instead.

55.  Further  guidance  can  be  obtained  by  contacting  the  Defence  Intellectual  Property
Rights team on xxxxxxxx@xxx.xx.

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2  Joining Standards

Pre-Course Preparation

1.
Before  undertaking  any  training  with  UK  Armed  Forces,  all  international  students
must  meet  prescribed  standards  for  the  specific  course  which  must  be  detailed  in  the
LOTA or more likely the JI. However,  subject to agreement with the IDT staffs, there may
be circumstances where, for operational or political reasons, international students may be
permitted  to  attend  without  meeting  the  specified  standards2.  In  such  circumstances  the
risk  of  subsequent  problems  encountered  due  to  failure  to  meet  joining  standards  is  the
responsibility of the student and his/her national authority.

2.
Failure to meet joining standards may result in  withdrawal, back-coursing or a need
for additional training. If an international student attends a course without meeting its pre-
requisites  and  is  subsequently  withdrawn,  back-coursed  or  provided  with  additional
training, any associated costs must be agreed with the sponsor.

3.
Courses  that  require  international  students  to  take  tests  and  assessments  as  a
precursor to starting the course must have comprehensive JI which explain the passing in
test  requirements  and  standards.  IDT  staffs  should  be  prepared  to  plan  and  facilitate
essential pre- course training to maximise passing in test success if it is required.

English Language Standards

4.
In  order  to  gain  maximum  benefit  from  training,  international  students  will  almost
always require a defined level of English. Some courses require a higher level of English
than  others,  particularly  those  of  a  technical  nature  or  where  safety  is  a  major
consideration. IDT staffs can withdraw students from training if their English is inadequate -
the  originating  authority  will  remain  liable  for  all  course  fees3.  The  standard  of  English
required expressed using the IELTS4 levels will be given in the LOTA.

Evidence of Language Standard

5.
IDT  staffs  will  require  clear  proof  from  countries  that  their  personnel  attending  IDT
have  the  required  standards  of  English  Language.  The  ‘default  setting’  is  for  the
prospective student  to sit a  ‘General Training’ IELTS test  in their country and forward the
certificate  showing  the  level  achieved  to  the  IDT  staff  prior  to  arrival  in  the  UK.  IELTS  is
only one of many English Language assessment and testing systems and IDT may accept
alternative  systems  scoring  where  they  can  be  mapped  across  to  an  IELTS  equivalency.
Details on IELTS equivalencies are given at Annex C.

Medical Standards

General

6.
Candidates training with the UK forces must be in good health and physically fit and

2  IDT  staffs  or  training  establishments  must  conduct  a  risk  assessment  to  confirm  that  any  relaxation  of
joining standards is an acceptable risk to UK.
3 This should be made clear in the course LOTA/JI.
4 International English Language Testing System.
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robust enough to complete the course. Where training courses require specific medical or
physical fitness standards, these will be detailed in the IDT training catalogues, LOTA and
JI. Failure to meet stated health or fitness standards will usually result in the withdrawal of
a student from training.

Pre-Existing Medical Conditions

7.
International students must not attend UK defence courses if they have pre-existing
medical conditions that will prevent them from undertaking training. Courses may require a
medical examination on arrival at the training establishment and failure will usually lead to
the  withdrawal  of  the student  from  the  course.  Failure  will  not  entitle  students  to medical
treatment in order to bring them up to the appropriate standard. In every case students are
expected to conform to UK military Medical Employment Standards.

Medical Standards for Flying Training

8.
NATO  and  Air  or  Space  Interoperability  Council  (ASIC)  Countries.  Every
international pilot  will arrive  in  the UK with documentary evidence from their own  Service
certifying that they are medically and dentally fit for flying duties. These documents will be
valid  for  no  longer  than  one  year  from  the  date  of  examination.  Such  evidence  will  be
sufficient  to  permit  the  individual  to  commence  flying  duties  without  further  medical  or
dental  examination.  Every  international  pilot  will  be  recalled  for  a  Periodic  Medical
Examination (PME) and  Periodic Dental Inspection (PDI) at an appropriate future interval
according  to  their  clinical  needs  and  disease  risk  for  as  long  as  they  remain  on  flying
duties in the UK. These examinations will be conducted at the international pilot’s Station
Medical Centre and Dental Centre, or equivalent facilities.

9.
Non-NATO  or  Non-ASIC  Countries.  Notwithstanding  that  every  international  pilot
will  have  undergone  pilot  selection,  medical  examination  and  dental  assessment  in  their
home  country  and  will  arrive  for  training  in  the  UK  with documentary  evidence  from  their
own  Service certifying that  they are medically and dentally fit  for flying duties,  every pilot
from a non-NATO or non-ASIC country will be required to attend a Medical Board at OASC
RAFC  Cranwell  and  undergo  a  dental  assessment  at  their  Station  Dental  Centre  before
commencing flying. The Medical Board will award every international pilot a Joint Medical
Employment  Standard  (JMES)  and  will  apply  in-Service  retention,  rather  than  initial
recruitment,  medical  selection  criteria.  In  the  event  that  a  pilot  is  not  awarded  a  JMES
sufficient  to  complete  the  planned  flying  training,  the  international  pilot  will  be  referred  to
his  home  nation.  International  pilots  will  be  recalled  for  a  PME  and  for  a  PDI,  to  be
conducted  in  their  Station  Medical  Centre  and  Station  Dental  Centre  respectively,  at  an
appropriate future interval according to their clinical needs and disease risk for as long as
they remain on flying duties in the UK.

10.  Medical  and  Dental  Examination Arrangements.  Since  medical  and  dental  staffs
have  no  mechanism  to  call  forward  international  pilots  to  attend  Medical  Boards,  initial
dental  assessments,  PME  or  PDI,  such  procedures  will  be  initiated  and  arranged  by
training delivery unit staffs.

Medical Standards for Classified Radiation Workers

11.  Candidates attending courses  that involve the risk of exposure to radiation, such as
for equipment used in aircraft Non-Destructive Testing are required to have been medically
examined  by  a  qualified  doctor,  including  a  blood  test,  before  attending  the  course.  The
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student  will  need  to  carry  a  certificate  declaring  him/her  fit  for  radiological  work.  The
certificate should state previous exposure to radiation and the student's current dose level.
If no previous exposure has been taken, then this should also be stated on the certificate.
A copy of the certificate is to be retained by the UK MOD to conform to its own Health and
Safety obligations.

Medical Standards and Screening for Candidates Participating in Diving Training

12.  Occupational  health  dive  medicals  and  dental  inspections  are  required  for
international  students  prior  to  commencement  of  diving  training  in  line  with  UK  Health  &
Safety  Executive  requirements  (http://www.hse.gov.uk/diving/medical-requirements.htm).
This medical screening is to be arranged through the local DPHC medical centre, and the
international  student  should  receive  the  same  screening  as  a  member  of  UK  Armed
Forces. Upon passing the medical, a certificate of Medical Fitness to dive is awarded and
valid for up to 12 months. Failure to meet required medical standards is likely to lead to the
withdrawal of the student from training. Individuals should arrive in the UK without any pre-
existing  medical  or  dental  treatment  needed  and  have  completed  a  full  medical
declaration. Individuals who are found to be dentally unfit will be directed to seek treatment
at  a  private  practice  at  the expense of  their  National Authority. The  MOD  is  not  liable  for
medical  treatment  to  bring  the  candidate  up  to  the  correct  standard.  In  every  case,
students are expected to conform to UK military Medical Employment Standards.

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3  Student Administration

Feeding

1.
The meal provisioning policy for CRL/PAYD establishments can be found in JSP 456
and the following should be noted:

a.
IDT students conducting training at Phase 1 training establishments will be fed
in line with UK Phase 1 Recruits/Officer Cadets;

b.
IDT students conducting training at Phase 2 & 3 training establishments will be
entitled to three (3) core meals a day; they also have access to the retail offer on a
repayment  basis.  However,  students  must  be  made  fully  aware  that  any  individual
expenditure  above  the  core  meal  entitlement  must  be  settled  by  the  student  at  the
point of sale (POS) or prior to departure. Local arrangements may apply;

c.
Students  accommodated  in  an  Officers  or  Senior  Rates/Ranks  Mess  may  be
required to pay a daily Extra Messing Charge (EMC) which is paid by the individual to
the Mess accountant through the Mess Bill system;

d.
IDT students are to be charged the Non-Entitled Casual Meal Charge which is
set  annually  by  DE&S  Commissioning  and  Monitoring  Organisation  (CMO)  and
published  in  a  DIN  to  take  effect  from  the  beginning  of  each  financial  year.  The
difference between the CRL claimable amount and the daily charged rate represents
the recovery of costs/overheads to the Defence budget. Where students are funded
or  part  funded  by  the  DAF  or  CSSF,  the  Director  of  Resources  shall  have  the
discretion to apply the Entitled Meal Charge;

e.
Payment  of  messing  charges  is  required  in  advance,  along  with  the  tuition
charges.  Exceptions  to  this  policy  are  international  students  from  NATO  countries
and other countries by special agreement (see annually published IDT DIN) who may
settle their own food bills locally, in arrears. It should be noted that locally paid food
bills  attract  VAT  at  the  prevailing  rate.  Students  are  responsible  for  paying  for  their
own food bills on non-residential courses.

Dietary Requirements

2.
Commanding  Officers  of  training  establishments  are  to  ensure  that  their  catering
staffs  are  aware  of  special  dietary  needs  due  to  the  different  cultural  backgrounds  of
international  students.  They  should  ensure  that  at  least  one  dish  on  each  menu  is
acceptable  to  those  whose  religion  bars  certain  food  products.  When  courses  involve
periods  of  field  conditions,  appropriate  operational  ration  packs  (ORP)  should  be  made
available to international students with special dietary requirements.

IDT RAF Feeding

3.
Where international students’ bills are settled centrally by the training establishment,
students  may  dine  off  the  full  menu  and  expenditure  is  to  be  averaged  out  over  the
duration of the training course. Any excess over consumption and messing charges must
be settled by the student prior to departure.

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Exercises

4.
IDT  students  on  exercise  with  UK Armed  Forces  will  be  fed  under existing  exercise
conditions.  It  should  be  noted  that  for  the  duration  of  the  exercise  the  CRL/PAYD
contractor will not be eligible to claim for the students as they will be accounted for on the
exercise account.

Accommodation

5.
Whenever possible, international students are to be accommodated in Service Single
Living  Accommodation  (SLA)  or  Service  Families  Accommodation  (SFA).  Training
establishments  are  to  make  the  necessary  arrangements  for  booking  student
accommodation as they do for UK students.

6.
Payment  of  accommodation  charges  is  required  in  advance  along  with  the  tuition
charges,  unless  countries  have  MOD-approved  special  arrangements.  IDTs  are  to  set
international students’ accommodation charges in accordance with the type and grade of
accommodation allocated by the training establishment. JSP 368 is a guideline but may be
subject to local contractual variations.

7.
IDT students may apply for SFA, subject to availability and funding. SFA may only be
offered to married, accompanied international students on courses of six months duration
or  longer,  and  then  only  for  periods  when  the  student’s  dependants  are  actually  present
and co-resident with the student in the UK.

8.
Accommodation  charges  are  to  be  set  as  specified  in  JSP  368 and  the  annual  DIN
published by Financial Management Policy & Development – Repayment (FMP&D – Rep).
International students occupying SFA should be reminded that this is subject to the direct
arrangement  between  the  student  and  DIO  and  that  the  payment  of  utilities  and  service
bills is a personal responsibility. RCDS and ACSC accommodation charges are published
in separate DINs.

Establishment Stand-downs

9.
When  courses  of  instruction  include  a  period  of  block  leave  (e.g.  Christmas  or
Easter), training establishments must detail in the JI any periods when the stand-down will
result  in  a  lack  of  accommodation  services.  The  international  student  and  their  own  DA
must  make  accommodation  arrangements  for  such  stand-down  periods.  However,  where
possible,  the  training  establishment  should  provide  advice  to  the  student  about  finding
local  accommodation.  For  shorter  stand-down  periods,  such  as  public  holidays,  training
establishments are to ensure that appropriate messing facilities are maintained to cater for
international students who remain on-site.

Religious Worship

10.  Facilities  for  religious  worship  should  be  made  available  where  possible.  Contact
details for ministers of religion or equivalent should be made available. UK MOD respects
the religious principles of all students attending courses and in some cases may consider
making  special  provision  for  students  when  their  religious  requirements  impact  on  the
delivery of training. Guidance in individual cases will be provided by ITP staff.
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Damage to Accommodation

11.  If  an  international  student  causes  damage  to  his  or  her  accommodation  through  a
deliberate act, the student  will be responsible for the cost  of  repair.  Similarly,  exceptional
costs incurred for cleaning accommodation facilities should also be charged to the student.
If recovery of the debt from the individual student is impossible, the appropriate  Embassy
or  High  Commission  is  responsible  for  the debt.  IDT  staff  should  inform  the  relevant  IPS
desk  officer  when  an  invoice  is  to  be  raised  in  these  circumstances,  as  requests  for
payment  for  repairs  to  accommodation  might  cause  difficulties  or  disputes  with  some
countries.

Movement

General

12.  The  costs  of  transport  to  the  course,  on  leaving  the  course  and  between  courses
(unless  between  a  sequence  of  courses)  are  primarily  the  responsibility  of  the  sending
country.  Travel  arrangements  whilst  on  leave,  or  other  non-duty  journeys,  are  the
responsibility  of  the  student  and/or  their  national  authority.  International  students  living  in
private  accommodation  are  responsible  for  their  own  transport  to  and  from  the  training
establishment.

UK Travel Allowance

13.  Students  from  some  countries  entitled  to  UK  funding  may  be  provided  with  a  UK
Travel  Allowance  to  assist  with  the  costs  of  return  travel  between  the  airport  and  the
course location. Travel to and from the Airport to the college on arrival/departure from the
UK  will  be  paid  by  the  training establishments  based  on actual  costs.  However,  in  cases
where this proves impractical, these allowances may be paid by the UK Defence Sections,
but  only  on  formal  notification  (to  the  relevant  single-Service  IDTs  or  RCDS)  that  this
allowance has already been paid in-country. If a training establishment arranges transport
for a student or group of students to/from the port of disembarkation, it  must pre-warn the
relevant  Defence  Section  to  ensure  that  no  UK  travel  allowance  is  paid.  Also,  when  the
host  government  organise  travel  to  and  from  the  port  of  disembarkation  to  training
establishment no allowance will be paid. The maximum cost of £180 is the  working figure
to be used and, if costs exceed this, written approval is required from ITP.

Flights

14.  At the discretion of the UK DA in-country or the relevant IPS desk officer, the cost of
return flights to attend courses in the UK for UK-funded international students from eligible
countries may be covered by DAF or CSSF. All flight bookings must be economy class and
any  request  for  business  class  flights  must  secure  written  approval  from  ITP  prior  to
making any travel bookings. Defence Sections are to ensure that flight costs are charged
to the correct UIN shown on the ESCAPADE reference. MOD will only pay for flight costs
at the beginning and end of a course.

Recess

15.  The UK will only pay for a student to return to country during a course recess if the
flight cost is less than the cost of paying DPA over that period.

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Compassionate

16.  Reimbursement  for  additional  flights  on  compassionate  grounds  is  exceptional  and
will be considered and authorised by ITP on a case-by-case basis.

Baggage Allowance

17.  Excess  baggage  costs  are  the  responsibility  of  the  student  or  his/her  national
authority unless they are UK funded and on courses over nine months. Defence Sections,
when booking return flights for entitled students attending courses more than 9 months in
duration,  can  book  one  additional  piece  of  baggage  up  to  23kg  (or  appropriate  Airline
maximum weight). This discretionary allowance is only to be paid for the return part of the
flight  on  completion  of  the  course.  This  allowance  cannot  be  transferred  to  family
members.

Dependants

18.  International students may be accompanied by dependants  (normally a spouse and
two  children  under  the  age  of  21)  when  they  attend  the  RCDS  and ACSC  courses.  The
number of dependants whose flight and visa costs may be payable by the DAF or CSSF is
limited to a maximum of 3 per student. Any additional dependants’ flight and visa costs are
to  be  met  by  the  student.  If  a  student  chooses  to  be  accompanied  by  more  than  3
dependants,  MOD  may  provide  their  accommodation  for  the  duration  of  the  course. Any
costs for dependants who visit during the course are to be met by the student. The MOD
will  not  cover  any  costs  for  dependants  arriving  after  the  start  of  the  course,  unless
approval has been received from ITP.

Driving in the United Kingdom

19.  International students who wish to drive in the UK must have a driving licence that is
valid for the duration of their stay and must identify the type(s) of vehicle to be driven. They
must  also  comply  with  UK  age  restrictions.  There  are  two  categories  of  entitlement  that
apply to international students wishing to drive in the UK:

a.
EU and European Economic Area (EEA).  All international students  from EU
and  EEA  countries  are  permitted  to  drive  in  Great  Britain  (GB)  if  they  hold  a  valid
national licence in their own country.

b.
Any other country. International students from all other countries can drive any
small  vehicle  (e.g.  car  or  motorcycle)  listed  on  their  full  and  valid  licence  for  12
months from when they last entered Great Britain (GB). If the duration of the course
or training period exceeds 12 months and the student wishes to drive in the UK, then
the student has up to 12 months to obtain a UK licence, but  is permitted to drive in
the UK for one year from the time of the initial entry date into the UK, using their own
licence.

20.  Some  countries  impose  additional  restrictions  on  their  international  students
regarding  the  owning,  hiring,  or  driving  of  motor  vehicles  whilst  under  training  in  the  UK.
The  IDT  staffs  are  to  be  advised  if  the  international  student’s  National  Authority  has
imposed  special  restrictions,  so  that  Commanding  Officers  of  the  training  establishments
may be advised and, where practical, monitor compliance.

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21.  International students should ensure that their vehicles possess a valid certificate of
insurance,  current  road  tax,  and,  for  vehicles  over  3  years  old,  an  MOT  Test  Certificate.
International  students  should  ensure  they  comply  with  all  local  driving  rules  imposed  by
Commanding  Officers  of  training  establishments.  Commanding  Officers  of  training
establishments are to ensure that international students  are made aware of the penalties
for driving in the UK whilst  under the influence of alcohol or drugs. International students
must pay any fine imposed by UK civil courts resulting from a driving conviction or parking
offence.

Allowances

General

22.  Students funded or part-funded by the UK through the DAF or CSSF may be eligible
for  allowances.  The  UK  may  also  fund  return  flights  to/from  the  UK  to  attend  training.
However, where a Reciprocal Training Agreement (RTA) exists, or where there are specific
Memoranda  of  Understanding  (MOU)  covering  the  provision  of  military  education  and
training, the terms contained therein will prevail.

Daily Personal Allowance (DPA)

23.  A discretionary DPA of £5 per day is payable to students from those countries with an
average annual Gross National Income (GNI) per capita of $5,400 or less (Source: World
Bank 2015). This is not a rigid policy; certain selected countries with an average GNI over
this  threshold  may  also  receive  allowances  due  to  their  priority  status.  For  courses  at
BRNC,  where  free  laundry  services  are  unavailable,  the  rate  is  set  at  £7.50  per  day.
Training establishments are responsible for the payment of DPA.

24.  Attendance.  DPA is payable from the first day to the final day of a course, though it
may be payable from an earlier date if the Joining Instructions stipulate attendance prior to
the  first  day  of  a  course,  for  example  when course  registration  occurs  at  an earlier  date.
When  there  is  a  short  and  reasonable  gap  between  two  elements  of  a  course,  or  linked
courses,  for  example  between  a  period  of  English  language  training  and  the  start  of  the
main course, DPA is payable for that intervening period. However, when a student chooses
to arrive before or after the prescribed start and end dates of a course, DPA is not payable
for those periods.

25.  Recess  Periods.  A  higher  rate  of  DPA  may  be  payable  during  recess  periods
(Christmas  etc.)  at  the  discretion  of  the  relevant  single-Service  IDTs,  but  only  in  cases
where the training establishments are unable to provide accommodation. The rate of DPA
that may be payable during recess periods is up to a maximum of £30 per day. Where it is
more  cost-effective  to  do  so,  the  training  establishments  should  return  students  to  their
own  countries  during  recess  periods.  When  a  higher  rate  of  DPA  is  to  be  paid  during
recess periods it must be noted on ESCAPADE.

26.  Overpayment of DPA.  When DPA has been overpaid in error it is the responsibility
of the training establishment to recoup that overpayment, normally through a reduction in
future  payments  of  DPA.  If  this  is  not  possible,  the  overpayment  is  chargeable  to  the
training establishment’s UIN.

27.  Frequency.    DPA  is  to  be  paid  to  the  student  on  a  monthly  basis  except  for  those
attending RCDS and ACSC.
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28.  RCDS and ACSC.  Higher rates of DPA are payable to UK-funded students attending
RCDS  and  JSCSC  (ACSC  only).  The  rates  depend  on  whether  the  student  is
accompanied  or  single,  and  his/her  country  of  origin.  The  enhanced  rate  is  payable  to
students from countries eligible for full UK funding. The rates payable from 1 April 2017 are
tabulated below.

DPA
ACSC
RCDS
Enhanced Accompanied
£49.20
£72.80
Standard Accompanied
£34.90
£58.50
Enhanced Single
£24.60
£48.20
Standard Single
£17.45
£41.05

29.  The accompanied rate is payable on written application by the student. To qualify for
the accompanied rate, dependants  must physically be present  in  the UK and co-resident
with  the  student  in  his/her  accommodation  for  the  duration  of  the  course.  When  these
conditions do not apply, the student is eligible only for the single rate.

Warm Clothing Allowance (WCA)

30.  A discretionary one-off Warm Clothing Allowance of £75 is payable to students from
tropical countries when some element of the course falls during the winter period between
October and May and the duration of the course is greater than 10 days.  WCA is payable
usually  by  the  training  establishment,  however,  particularly  in  the  case  of  short  courses,
the overseas Defence Sections have the discretion to pay the WCA locally prior to travel to
the UK. Defence Sections must notify IDTs if WCA has been paid locally.

Healthcare

Entitlement at the Training Establishment

31.  International  students  –  both military  and  civilian  –  taking  part  in  IDT  are  entitled  to
the  same  level  of  emergency  and  non-emergency  healthcare  as  that  provided  by  the
training  establishment  to  UK  armed  forces  trainees.  Treatment  beyond  the  scope  of  the
establishment  facilities  will  be  referred  to  the  National  Health  Service  (NHS)  or,  where
appropriate, to a private medical practice. When this occurs, IDT staffs must be informed
and ensure that sending nations are made aware as treatment costs may be passed on to
the relevant country.

Entitlement to Dental Care at the Training Establishment

32.  International  students  at  UK  training  establishments  should  receive  emergency
treatment from military dental facilities if required. If non-emergency care is required and is
available,  it  will  incur  a  charge  in  accordance  with  a  fixed  scale  of  charges.  Should  non-
emergency care not be available from military sources, application for treatment should be
made to  an  NHS or  private practice  at  the personal  expense  of  the  student  or  his  or her
National Authority.  Dependants  of  international  students  are  not  entitled to military  dental
care and must register with an NHS or private practice to receive treatment.

Entitlement to Emergency Treatment

33.  Regardless of  residential  status  or  nationality,  emergency treatment  at  primary  care
practices (a GP), or in Accident and Emergency departments or a Walk-in Centre providing
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services  similar  to  those  of  a  hospital  Accident  and  Emergency  department  will  be
provided but may be charged, either through payment of the Immigration Health Surcharge
in the case of longer courses, or directly following treatment in the case of shorter courses
(under 6 months).

Entitlement to Hospital Treatment – Longer Courses

34.  Under  the  current  regulations,  anyone  who  comes  to  the  UK  to  pursue  a  full-time
course of study of not less than six months’ duration, who is subject to immigration control,
will  be  required  to  pay  an  Immigration  Health  Surcharge  (IHS)  (see  chapter  1,  para  27).
They will then be entitled to free NHS hospital treatment in the UK. The surcharge will also
apply  to  spouses,  civil  partners  and  children  (under  the  age  of  16,  or  19  if  in  further
education)  if  they  are  living  permanently  with  the  student  in  the  UK  for  the  duration  of
his/her course. For students from countries  covered under the Visiting Forces Act,  NATO
countries,  those  within  the  EEA  and  for  those  countries  with  whom  UK  has  reciprocal
healthcare  arrangements,  no  fee  will  be  payable,  and  treatment  will  be  provided  free  of
charge. Dependants of exempt students are not covered under this arrangement and will
be subject to the IHS.

Entitlement to Hospital Treatment – Courses less than 6 Months

35.  Students  studying  in  the  UK  for  less  than  six  months  from  countries  with  which  the
UK  holds  bilateral  healthcare  agreements  will  only  be  entitled  to  free  NHS  hospital
treatment  that  is  needed  promptly  for  a  condition  that  arose  after  their  arrival  in  the  UK.
This exemption will apply to spouses, civil partners and children (under the age of 16, or
19 if in further education) if they are living permanently with the student in  the UK for the
duration of  his/her course. For those outside a bilateral healthcare arrangement, charges
may be raised by the hospital. Once it has become clear that  charges will apply, the IDT
should refer the case to the IPS desk officer, and repatriation should be considered if the
student or his/her National Authority are unlikely to reimburse the cost.

Entitlement to Healthcare – IDT Overseas

36.  When on duty overseas as part of an IDT course, international students are entitled
to  the  same  level  of  UK  Defence  Medical  Services  treatment  as  provided  to  them  in  the
UK. International students are also entitled to medical and dental treatment whilst on duty
when involved in IDT activities overseas in any country that is party to the NATO SOFA or
PfP  SOFA.  IDT  activities  undertaken  overseas  in  a  country  without  any  reciprocal
agreements  are  subject  to  the  regulation  of  that  overseas  country.  For  any  IDT  activity
undertaken  overseas  in  a  country  that  does  not  have  any  reciprocal  agreements,  it  is
advisable  that  adequate  medical  insurance  is  secured.  The  Commanding  Officer  of  the
training  establishment  is  to  ensure  that  cover  is  provided  and  the  additional  costs  of  this
cover should be included in the respective course tuition fees. International students must
be advised that medical and dental insurance for ‘off-duty’ activities is not the responsibility
of MOD.

Managing Student Performance

Conduct and Behaviour

37.  All  international  students  are  expected  to  respect  the  rules  and  regulations  in  force
locally,  together  with  the  traditions  and  customs  of  the  UK  Service  with  whom  they  are
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training. Training establishments should be aware that some of the UK’s military traditions
may  be  alien  to  some  international  students.  International  students  are  expected  to
conduct themselves in a manner appropriate to both their parent country and the UK and
instances of misconduct must be treated sensitively at outset.

38.  In  cases  of  trivial  misconduct  an  appropriate  member  of  the  directing  staff,
counselling  the  individual  concerned,  would  be  expected  to  deal  with  the  issue.  This
counselling should only take place after consultation with, and with the backing of, the IDT
staff.  More  serious  breaches  of  conduct  must  be  reported  to  the  relevant  IDT  staffs  and
direction  sought  on  how  to  proceed,  which  will  depend  on  the  nation  involved  and  the
nature and severity of the misconduct. Matters involving the UK civil authorities are always
to be brought to the attention of the IDT staffs in the first instance, who will then notify the
appropriate IPS desk officer.

Underperformance

39.  Most students will be able to take part and perform to the expected standards during
their  training.  In  some  circumstances  students’  performance  will  not  meet  expected
standards and the UK Course Officer will need to agree a plan of action with the student
designed to address any identified shortcomings.

40.  Interviews. Dependent on the nature of the shortcoming, the UK Course Officer will
in most cases interview the student to discuss the issue with them and set out what both
sides  will  do  to  rectify  the  matter.  This  could  be  a  simple  and  informal  matter  such  as
agreeing additional Physical Training work if a student is not passing basic assessments. If
the  matter  is  more  serious  the  UK  Course  Officer  may  decide  to  issue  a  written  Formal
Warning.

41.  Formal  Warnings.  A  Formal  Warning  sets  out,  in  writing,  the  student’s  failings,
details  the  actions  required  to  remedy  them,  and  the  consequences  of  not  doing  so.
Formal Warnings may follow repeated interviews or result  from a single  event. Examples
of circumstances (alone or combined) that might warrant a Formal Warning include:

a.
a deterioration of standards of work.

b.
repeated  instances  of  misconduct  or  inefficiency  such  as  persistent  late
reporting or unauthorised absence from training.

c.
behaviour  that  does  not  comply  with  the  standards  of  conduct  required  of  the
student by the training establishments Commanding Officer.

42.  In raising a Formal Warning, the UK Course Officer is to inform the student that they
are  considering  placing  him/her  on  a  Formal  Warning.  This  must  be  done  orally  by
interview  and  a  record  retained. At  the  interview,  the  UK  Course  Officer  is  to  explain  the
nature of the alleged failings and offer the student the opportunity to comment and provide
an  explanation.  Issues  of  fact  should  be  resolved  at  this  stage.  The  interview  is  to  be
conducted with a third-party present and a record of interview maintained. The student is
to be made fully aware of the range of sanctions that could  be awarded if his/her failings
are  not  rectified. After  considering  any  new  facts,  including  the  student’s  representation,
the  UK  Course  Officer  must  without  delay  confirm  their  decision  to  the  student  by  giving
him/her  a  completed  copy  of  the  interview  form.  The  student  is  to  sign  a  copy  to
acknowledge  that  they  have  received  it.  A  copy  of  the  student’s  representation  is  to  be
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attached  to  the  warning.  The  warning  starts  on  the  day  the  UK  Course  Officer  gives  the
student the form and the terms of the warning are those contained in the form at that time.
The Formal Warning must clearly identify the failings in performance or behaviour and set
specific recovery targets and review dates

Withdrawal from Training (RTU)

43.  Voluntary Withdrawal. Where a student requests to be fully withdrawn from training,
the  training  establishment  should  inform  the  IDT  staff  who  will  make  arrangements  and
liaise as required. In some cases, pressure will come from the sending nation to retain the
student and IDT staff are to ensure that the student and his/her national chain of command
are able to discuss and agree on a course of action. The course officer should conduct a
final interview with the student and record the decision and action taken.

44.  Removal  from  Training.  In  some  cases,  it  may  be  necessary  to  remove  a  student
from the course. Such course of action is seen as a last resort and usually after all other
options have been considered. Removal is usually required where injury or illness makes
removal essential or where the continued presence of a student presents an unacceptable
safety or related training risk to themself or others. The authority for removal rests with the
relevant  IDT  staff  2*  headquarters  (FOST,  HQ  LWC,  HQ  ARITC  or  22  Gp).  Where  a
student is to be removed (for whatever reason) at the training establishment’s request, the
removal  is  to  be  formally  reported  by  the  IDT  staff  to  the  country  concerned  (possibly
through the IPS desk) with reasons for the removal.

Welfare Support

45.  International  students  are  entitled  to  the  same  level  of  welfare  support  as  that
provided for their UK counterparts. Commanding Officers of training establishments should
ensure  that,  if  required,  specific  welfare  support  is  made  available  to  international
students.  Significant  welfare  problems  experienced  by  international  students  should  be
reported to the relevant IDT staff for further consideration by ITP staff, the IPS desk officer
and  the  relevant  foreign  DA.  Dependants  accompanying  international  students  are
similarly  entitled  to  the  same  welfare  support  as  that  offered  to  dependants  of  UK
personnel.  Welfare  support  services  should  be  detailed  in  JI  and  communicated  to  the
international student as part of the course induction process.

Outstanding Personal & Mess Bills

46.  The  onus  rests  with  individual training  establishments  for  the  recovery  of  mess  bills
from  international  students.  Messes  must  make  every  effort to  obtain  payment  before  an
international  student  leaves  the  establishment.  If  local  measures  fail,  the  training
establishment  must  immediately  report  the  debt  to  the  IDT  staffs  who  will  advise  on  the
best  method  of  securing  payment.  If  payment  is  not  subsequently  received  on  the  due
date, the matter is to be reported to the relevant IDT staff for further action. If necessary, a
further  approach  by  the  IDT  staff  will  be  made  to  the  embassy  or  High  Commission
concerned.  IDT  staffs  are  to  be  informed  immediately  if  payments  are  subsequently
received. In the unusual event that a number of international students from one country fail
to settle their bills, the relevant IDT staffs are to inform the appropriate IPS desk officer.

Protocol

47.  There  may  be  occasions  when  international  students  come  from  highly  prominent
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families.  It  is  MOD  policy  (unless  special  arrangements  have  been  agreed  with  the  FCO
and  the  student’s  National  Authority  prior  to  the  acceptance  of  a  place  on  a  particular
course)  that  international  students  on  all  UK  based  training  courses  will  be  afforded  the
same privileges and respect as their UK counterparts but  no more. The following may be
considered as exceptions to this policy:

a.
International  students  from  royal  households  or  those  who  have  special  titles
conferred upon them are to be referred to by that title unless they personally indicate
otherwise.

b.
International  students  from  royal  or  very  prominent  national  families  who  are
considered to be vulnerable may have special provision made for their security whilst
under  training.  Such  provision  is  to  be  agreed  between  the  FCO  (both  London  and
UK Mission in country), the student’s London DA, the IDT staffs, the IPS desk officer
and the Commanding Officer of the training establishment. Unless agreed otherwise,
the  full  cost  of  such  security  measures  will  be  the  responsibility  of  the  international
student or their own government.

Health & Safety

48.  All the provisions of the Health and Safety at Work Act that apply to UK personnel on
courses apply equally to all international students. In particular, international students may
be provided with the same level of UK screening or medical preparation as provided to UK
personnel  on  those  or  similar  courses.  Commanding  Officers  of  training  establishments
must ensure that normal Health & Safety briefings are fully understood by all international
students.  Particular  attention  is  to  be  paid  when  Health  and  Safety  briefings  are  given
about  unfamiliar  and  potentially  dangerous  equipment  and  hazardous  substances,  and
about  students’  responsibilities  when  handling  this  equipment  or  these  substances.  In
cases  where  the  Health  and  Safety  brief  needs  to  be  particularly  detailed,  Commanding
Officers should consider having the brief translated into the language(s) of the international
student(s).

49.  Where  Commanding  Officers  have  strong  reason  to  believe  international  students’
actions  would  pose  a  threat  to  their  own  or  other  students’  safety,  they  should  refuse  to
allow  individual  students  to  take  part  in  elements  of  training.  In  these  cases,  usual
practices for managing misconduct should be followed, and IDT staff should be alerted.

Accidents & Incidents

50.  Injuries  of  a  minor  nature  will  be  dealt  with  by  Commanding  Officers  of  the  training
establishments  as  part  of  the  Health  and  Safety  at  Work  routine.  Minor  losses  and
damages to equipment which are easily recoverable (or written-off) are at the discretion of
the  Commanding  Officers  of  the  training  establishment.  As  a  rule,  the  costs  of  minor
damage should only be charged to the student or the national authority when the student
is clearly responsible through an act of wilfulness or deliberate neglect. If it is proposed to
charge  the  student  or  the  national  authority,  a  formal  statement  of  the  incident  must  be
sent to the desk officer in IPS as there may be negative implications on the UK’s bilateral
relationship with the country involved.

Serious Injury or Equipment Loss

51.  When  more  serious  injury,  death  or  loss  of  valuable  equipment  occurs,  a  formal
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investigation  (such  as  a  Board  of  Inquiry)  is  to  be  convened  by  the  appropriate  single-
Service  authority.  Such  investigations  of  accidents  or  incidents  are  the  responsibility  of
MOD  but  the  government  of  the  international  student(s)  involved  is  entitled  to  have  an
observer present at any inquiry. The observer will not have the freedom to cross-examine
or to participate in any other way, and will not be present when the inquiry is deliberating
its findings and recommendations. The observer will normally be no higher in rank than the
President  of  the  Inquiry.  The  government(s)  of  the  international  student(s)  involved  will
normally be provided with the relevant terms of reference, findings and recommendations
of the accident/incident report. However, all other requests for specific information should
be  made  through  the  appropriate  IDT  staffs  to  the  relevant  UK  authorities.  When  a
government  has  stated  that  the  findings  and  recommendations  are  insufficient  for  its
requirements  and  requests  further  disclosure,  the  advice  of  the  CI-CIO  Access  team
should be sought prior to any release.

Death or Serious Injury to Student

52.  In  the  event  of  the  death  of,  or  serious  injury  to,  an  international  student,  the
principles  underpinning  JSP  751  should  be  applied,  namely  that  action  must  first  and
foremost  be  undertaken  as  quickly  and  sensitively  as  possible,  and  that  it  takes
precedence  over  all  but  the  most  urgent  operational  and  security  matters.  In  cases  of
death  in  particular,  the  wishes  of  the  next  of  kin  are  one  of  the  most  important
considerations,  and  their  views  must  continually  be  sought  and,  where  possible,  their
wishes  adhered  to.  The  responsibility  for  notifying  next  of  kin  rests  with  the  casualty’s
Embassy  or  High  Commission.  Therefore,  it  is  essential  that  emergency  contact  details,
including  out-of-hours  telephone  numbers  are  obtained  from  the  student  at  the
commencement  of  a  course.  As  soon  as  a  serious  injury  or  death  is  reported,  the
Commanding Officer should notify the relevant IDT and military police establishment. IDT
staff should then immediately report the incident to the relevant IPS desk officer. The desk
officer is then to provide guidance as to whether his/her own desk or the IDT should write
to the student’s London-based Defence Attaché and any other authorities. If MOD or IDT
staff  are  unavailable  within  a  24-hour  period,  the  Commanding  Officer  of  a  training
establishment  should  endeavour  to  contact  the  student’s  national  authority  directly.

Insurance

53.  When  IDT  takes  place  as  a  Government  to  Government  arrangement,  under  the
terms  of  a  Letter  of  Training  Arranged  or  an  MOU,  either  MOD  or  another  National
Authority  will  have  accepted  liability  to manage and  settle  compensation  claims  for  injury
or damage where appropriate. There would not normally be a requirement for the MOD to
purchase  commercial  insurance  and  any  claims  arising  would  be  considered  by  the
Department on a legal liability basis.

54.  When IDT takes place for non-core MOD business purposes (e.g. income generation
or  under  the  policy  of  selling  into  the  Wider  Markets)  commercial  insurance  must  be
purchased  to  avoid  the  costs  of  compensation  for  injury,  loss  or  damage  falling  to  the
Defence  Budget.  Advice  about  insurance  and  risk  reduction  may  be  obtained  from  the
Senior  Claims  Officer  (Policy),  Directorate  of  Judicial  Policy,  Common  Law  Claims  &
Policy, JSP 368, JSP 462, DFM’s website and from MOD’s insurance brokers, Willis Ltd, in
accordance with 2008 DIN 08-014 - Insurance Arrangements for Charging Activities (Wider
Markets and Repayment). It is the responsibility of training establishments and IDT staffs
to  ensure  appropriate  insurance  cover  is  provided  when  delivering  IDT  on  a  commercial
basis.  If  there  is  doubt  about  whether  a  particular  activity  is  Core  or  Non-Core  MOD
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business, the training establishment should contact their budget area, and ultimately their
Senior Finance Officer for clarification.

55.  It is advisable for all international students attending IDT to take out insurance cover
in  respect  of  their  personal  liability  for  the  duration  of  that  training.  Students  should  take
out insurance to protect themselves against claims for compensation for causing injury and
damage to property, personal accident, loss or damage to luggage or personal belongings
and items of equipment.

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ANNEX A: LOTA TEMPLATE

LETTER OF TRAINING ARRANGED (LOTA) TEMPLATE (SPECIMEN)

OFFER OF TRAINING – COURSE TITLE

Reference:

A.
«Booking_CustomerReference»
B.
JSP 510 International Defence Training Part 1 - Directive
C.   JSP510 International Defence Training Part 2 - Guidance

1.
Further to Reference A, training for «Insert Country Name / Country Sub-Division
Name»  is  now  formally  offered  as  detailed  at Annex A.  Notification  of  the  acceptance  or
cancellation of this training must be confirmed to IDT(xx) by «Booking_AcceptByDate».
If  the  place(s)  is/are  not  accepted  by  this  date,  IDT(xx)  reserves  the  right  to  re-allocate
them.  The  place(s)  are  not  confirmed  unless  you  notify  us  by  the  date  given  above  by
completing Annex B.

2.
Once  the  place(s)  on  the  course  have  been  accepted,  cancellation  fees  will  be
payable  if IDT(xx) is not  notified of  a cancellation at  least 2 calendar months prior to the
commencement of the course or if your student(s) fails to arrive at the course. Abatement
of cancellation charges will only be considered if there are extenuating circumstances.

3.
The terms of pre-payment and other conditions of military training in the UK are set
out in Reference C, Chapter 1, paras 35-47. Payment is due on receipt of the invoice.  In
the unlikely event  that the UK MOD has to cancel, postpone for a long period, or amend
training for which payment has already been received, a full refund will be made.

4.
Current charges for tuition and messing and accommodation are shown at Annex A.
All  UK  MOD  charges  are  reviewed  annually.  Service  accommodation  will  usually  be
arranged  at  the  training  establishment  for  the  duration  of  the  course.  Accommodation,
messing  and  religious  facilities  at  British  military  training  establishments  are  provided
primarily  for British  Service  personnel  and  it must  be  understood  that  it  will  not  generally
be possible to provide overseas students with special facilities for their particular national
or religious requirements. However, dining room menus will normally offer sufficient choice
to cater for most religious and national requirements.

5.
Original  Certificates  of  Security  and  Assurance  (Annex  C)  and  two  passport-size
photographs for each student must reach this office no later than the date shown at Annex
A. In addition, UK Home Office regulations require overseas students arriving in the United
Kingdom  to  carry  with  their  personal  documents  a  statement  giving  the  location  and
duration  of  their  training  (a  copy  of  Annex  A  and/or  Joining  Instructions  will  suffice).
Students should be prepared to produce this statement for identification on entry to the UK
or  into  military  establishments.  Students  cannot  be  accepted  for  training  until  all
necessary documentation has been received.

6.
Arrangements should be made for students to sit the General Training IELTS test, in
accordance with Reference C, Annex C.

7.
It  is  essential  that  international  students  (excluding  EEA  nationals)  must  have  the
correct  visas.  Military  students  not  covered  by  the  Visiting  Forces  Act  and  subsequent
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Designation  Orders  should  have  a  Category  F  visa.  The  visas  must  be  current  for  all
courses covered by this offer and for any travel overseas undertaken as an integral part of
the course (s). Individual schools may request visas of longer duration. This will be shown
in the Joining Instructions.

8.
Should  you  have  any  queries  regarding  the  training  offered,  please  contact  the
undersigned  at  the  address  or  telephone  number  above,  quoting  the  relevant  IDT(xx)
Serial number shown in Annex A.

«IDTOfficer_IDTOfficerName»

Annex:

A.
Details of Training Offered
B.
Certificate of Acceptance of Pre-Payment Training with the British Army
C.
Certificate of Security and Assurance

Distribution:

Action:

«ActionAddress_AddressName1»

Information:

«InfoAddress_AddressName1»

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ANNEX B: VISITING FORCES ACT

COUNTRIES DESIGNATED UNDER SECTION 1 OF VISITING FORCES ACT (1952)

VFA Countries
Antigua & Barbuda
Australia
Bahamas
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belize
Bermuda
Botswana
Brunei
Canada
Cameroon
Cyprus
DR Congo
Dominica
Fiji
Gambia
Ghana
Grenada
Guyana
India
Jamaica
Kenya
Kiribati
Lesotho
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Malta
Mauritius
Mozambique
Namibia
Nauru
New Zealand
Nigeria
Pakistan
Papua New Guinea
Samoa
St Kitts and Nevis
St Lucia
St Vincent
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore
South Africa
Solomon Islands
Sri Lanka
Swaziland
Tanzania
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tuvalu
Uganda
Vanuatu
Zambia
Zimbabwe

List  of  Countries  Designated  by  the  Visiting  Forces  Designation  Order  1997,  1998,
2008, 2010, 2016, 2017, 2018 to which the Provisions of the Visiting Forces Act 1952
Apply
Albania
Algeria
Armenia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Belarus
Bosnia-Herzegovina
Bulgaria
Croatia
Czech Republic
Estonia
Finland
Georgia
Hungary
Ireland
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Latvia
Lithuania
Macedonia
Moldova
Montenegro
Morocco
Oman
Poland
Romania
Russia
Saudi Arabia
Serbia
Slovakia
Slovenia
Sweden
Switzerland
Tajikistan
Turkmenistan
Ukraine
Uzbekistan

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List of the Member Countries of NATO
Albania
Belgium
Bulgaria
Canada
Croatia
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Italy
Latvia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Montenegro
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Turkey
United States of America

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ANNEX C: ENGLISH LANGUAGE STANDARDS AND TRAINING

1.
ACDS  (Commitments)  is  the  Senior  Responsible  Owner  (SRO)  and  Training
Requirements  Authority  (TRA)  for  Culture  and  Language  (C&L)  within  Defence.  The
Defence  Requirements  Authority  for  C&L  (DRACL)  acts  as  the  TRA’s  agent  and  is  the
Defence  custodian  of  the  C&L  capability  including  general  English  Language  Training
(ELT) with a measurable output. DRACL supports the C&L governance structure, bringing
rigour  to  C&L  through a  Defence  Systems Approach  to Training  (DSAT)  and  by  ensuring
that ELT standards are in line with the NATO Standardisation Agreement (STANAG) 6001.

2.
The Defence Centre for Languages and Culture (DCLC) is the lead Training Provider
of  ELT  in  Defence.  DCLC  manages  delivery  of  ELT,  both  in-house  and  in-country,  for
around  one  thousand  foreign  students  per  year.  In  addition  to  this,  the  RN  and  the  RAF
also provide ELT to foreign students using more localised delivery options.

3.
In accordance with Defence Culture and Language Policy, as outlined in 2017DIN03-
004,  NATO  STANAG  6001  is  the  overarching  framework  for  language  proficiency.  It  is
sponsored by the NATO  Bureau for International Language Coordination (BILC) which is
the principal international forum for military language training discussion. STANAG 6001 is
the default standard for foreign language training in Defence and also for ELT delivered by
and on behalf of UK Defence.

4.
Military personnel under training at DCLC at the Defence Academy, Shrivenham are
assessed  internally  and  externally  by  assessments  which  are  based  upon  the  STANAG
6001.  The  awarding  body  is  the  Ministry  of  Defence  Languages  Assessments  Board
(MODLAB), consisting of the Defence Requirements Authority for Culture and Languages
(DRACL)  and  an  external  contractor.  As  with  foreign  languages,  DCLC’s  English
Language  Wing  (ELW)  operates  primarily  using  NATO  STANAG  6001  criteria  in  its
teaching and assessment.

5.
Defence acknowledges that recognition and use of STANAG 6001 is limited to NATO
and its aspirant nations. For candidates from non-NATO countries the International English
Language  Training  System  (IELTS)  is  the  default  option  for  language  testing.  IELTS  is  a
general, non-military system of assessment developed and used by the British Council. It
has almost worldwide currency and should be used to assess the suitability of candidates
from areas such as the Middle East, Asia and South America.

6.
Foreign students entering UK ELT courses who are below the required input standard
risk failing to achieve the required output standard, where this is formally articulated.

Alternatives to IELTS

7.
In cases where taking an IELTS test is impractical, the requirement can be waived by
prior agreement with the IDT and the training establishment. In such cases the originating
authority is responsible for ensuring that the prospective student possesses the necessary
standard  of  English,  for  example  through  an  alternative  test  such  as  the  Common
European  Framework  (CEF)  or  the Australian  Defence  Force  English  Language  Profiling
System (ADFELPS).

8.
NATO  BILC  does  not  recognise  any  formal  mapping  between  the  STANAG  6001
framework  and  other  language  proficiency  frameworks.  The  tables  shown  at Appendix  1
show  suggested  equivalencies  between  the  various,  highly  complex  systems.  These
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equivalencies  are  currently  under  review  by  DRACL.  Any  questions  regarding  English
Language equivalencies should be directed to DRACL.

Administration of International English Language Test Standard (IELTS)

13.  The LOTA will stipulate the IELTS  score that a student needs to achieve in order to
attend UK training, and will also indicate the number of students for whom the UK will pay
to  undertake  the  test.  The  serial  number  of  the  LOTA  must  be  quoted  on  all
correspondence  and  when  booking  the  IELTS  test  with  the  British  Council.  Student
assessments  and  serial  numbers  will  be  passed  to  the  IDT  by  the  British  Council  or  UK
Defence  Section.  The  British  Council  will  also  forward  IELTS  test  report  forms  to  the
student and the bidding country's MOD. IDT staff will review the IELTS results and advise
the bidding agency whether the student has achieved the minimum score for entry to the
course.

Exclusions from IELTS test requirement

14.  The following categories of student need not take an IELTS test:

a.
those whose first language is English.

b.
those  who  originate  from  a  NATO  nation  and  who  can  provide  evidence  of
NATO STANAG qualifications.

c.
those  who  are  returning  for  training  within  2  years  of  taking  a  test,  as  long  as
the IELTS requirement is not at a higher level.

Taking the IELTS Test

15.  If  a  prospective  student  is  required  to  take  an  IELTS  test,  he/she  can  contact  the
British Embassy or High Commission or the British Council. The British Council conducts
IELTS assessments  in most countries; further details can be found on the British Council
website.  If  the  student  is  UK-funded,  the  cost  of  an IELTS  assessment  is  payable  by  the
Defence Section in-country, but the UK will be liable to pay for only one IELTS assessment
per  training  place.  Results  of  IELTS  tests  are  normally  issued  within  2  weeks  of  the  test
date.

Funding of Additional Language Training

16.  When  a  UK-funded  student  requires  additional  ELT,  a  bid  for  extra  funds  must  be
submitted to the manager of the proposed funding source through the IPS desk officer and
the ESCAPADE serial amended accordingly.

Providers of English Language Training

17.  Should  a  prospective  international  student  require  additional/refresher  language
training  before  undertaking  a  course,  there  are  a  number  of  options.  The  single-Service
IDTs can provide further advice.

18.  The  British  Council  in  country  may  have  training  facilities.  This  is  most  suitable  for
refresher  training  immediately  prior  to  a  student's  departure  for  the  UK  and  is  usually  a
cheaper option than training the student in the UK.
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19.  As the lead Training Provider of ELT in Defence DCLC in Shrivenham specialises in
full-time,  high-intensity,  language  courses.  Its  training  design  and  delivery  follow  the
Defence  Systems  Approach  to  Training  (DSAT)  which  is  mapped  on  to  the  ISO  9001
international  quality  management  standard.  DCLC  can  provide  bespoke  ELT  courses  on
application.  IDT(A)  can  provide  further  details.  DCLC  also  has  oversight  of  the  ELT
provided at:

a.
Britannia  Royal  Naval  College  (BRNC)  Dartmouth.  BRNC  offers  ELT  courses
through its commercial training partner Babcock. IDT(RN) can provide further details.

b.
Defence  School  of  Aeronautical  Engineering  at  RAF  Cosford.  DSAE  offers
technical and military ELT. IDT(RAF) can provide further details.

20.  Private language schools in the UK vary considerably in standard, although they can
be cost effective.  MOD cannot recommend one private school over another, and IDT will
not administer students’ private language training.
Appendix

1.    Provisional Language Proficiency Equivalence Tables.

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APPENDIX 1 TO ANNEX C: PROVISIONAL LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
EQUIVALENCE TABLES

IELTS 9-BAND SCALE

Score
Skill Level
Description
Has  fully  operational  command  of  the  language:  appropriate,
Band 9
Expert user
accurate and fluent with complete understanding.
Has  fully  operational  command  of  the  language  with  only
Very good
occasional  unsystematic  inaccuracies  and  inappropriacies.
Band 8
user
Misunderstandings  may  occur  in  unfamiliar  situations.  Handles
complex detailed argumentation well.
Has  operational  command  of  the  language,  though  with
occasional  inaccuracies,  inappropriacies  and  misunderstandings
Band 7
Good user
in some situations. Generally handles complex language well and
understands detailed reasoning.
Has  generally  effective  command  of  the  language  despite  some
Competent
inaccuracies,  inappropriacies  and  misunderstandings.  Can  use
Band 6
user
and  understand  fairly  complex  language,  particularly  in  familiar
situations.
Has  partial  command  of  the  language,  coping  with  overall
Modest
meaning  in  most  situations,  though  is  likely  to  make  many
Band 5
user
mistakes. Should be able to  handle basic communication in own
field.
Basic  competence  is  limited  to  familiar  situations.  Has  frequent
Band 4
Limited user  problems  in  understanding  and  expression.  Is  not  able  to  use
complex language.
Extremely
Conveys  and  understands  only  general  meaning  in  very  familiar
Band 3
limited user
situations. Frequent breakdowns in communication occur.
No  real  communication  is  possible  except  for  the  most  basic
Intermittent
information  using  isolated  words  or  short  formulae  in  familiar
Band 2
user
situations  and  to  meet  immediate  needs.  Has  great  difficulty
understanding spoken and written English.
Essentially has no ability to use the language beyond possibly a
Band 1
Non-user
few isolated words.
Did not
Band 0
attempt the
No assessable information provided.
test

Adapted from: www.ieltsessentials.com/global/results/ielts9bandscale.

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UK DEFENCE STANAG-CEF-IELTS READ-ACROSS SCALE

STANAG SLP5
CEF6
IELTS7
4  (Expert)
C2  (Proficient User, Mastery)
8.0, 8.5  (Very Good (towards
Expert) User)
3+
C1  (Proficient User, Effective
7.0, 7.5  (Good (towards Very
Operational Proficiency)
Good) User)
3  (Professional)
B2+ (Independent User, Vantage+)
6.0, 6.5  (Competent (towards
Good) User)
2+
B2  (Independent User, Vantage)
5.5  (Modest (towards
Competent) User)
2  (Functional)
B1  (Independent User, Threshold)
4.0, 4.5, 5.0 (Limited-Modest
User)
1  (Survival)
A2  (Basic User, Waystage)
*

* At SLP1 it is difficult to assign a reliable IELTS grade because of a paucity of consistent
and coherent usage of the target language.

5 In accordance with the NATO STANAG 6001, NATO Standardisation Agency.
6  In  accordance  with  the  Common  European  Framework  of  Reference  for  Languages:  Learning,  teaching,
assessment (Sixth printing, 2004), Council of Europe/CUP.
7 In accordance with the International English Language Testing System (http://www.ielts.org/).
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LISTENING EQUIVALENCES

STANAG SLP
CEF
IELTS
understands  all  forms  and  styles
has  no  difficulty  in  understanding
has  fully  operational  command  of  the
of  speech  used  for  professional
any  kind  of  spoken  language…  live
language
with
only
occasional
4
purposes…
including
official  C2  or broadcast, delivered at fast native  8.0, 8.5  unsystematic
inaccuracies
and
policies,  lectures,  presentations,
speed  with  colloquialisms  and  some
inappropriacies;  misunderstandings  may
negotiations etc.
regional variation.
occur in unfamiliar situations (8).
can  follow  some  unpredictable
can  recognise  a  wide  range  of
has
operational
command
of
the
turns of thought… in informal and
idiomatic
expressions
and
language,
though
with
occasional
3+  formal
speech…
recognizes  C1  colloquialisms… can follow extended  7.0, 7.5  inaccuracies; generally handles complex
nuances,
humour,
emotional
speech  when  not  clearly  structured
language  well  and  understands  detailed
overtones of speech.
and when relations are implied.
reasoning (7).
can  readily  understand  language
can  understand  standard  spoken
has  generally  effective  command  of  the
that  includes…    hypothesis,
language,  live  or  broadcast…  on
language  despite  some  inaccuracies…
3
supporting  opinion,  stating  and  B2+  familiar
and
unfamiliar
topics  6.0, 6.5  can  use  and  understand  fairly  complex
defending  policy,  argumentation,
normally  encountered  in  personal,
language,
particularly
in
familiar
elaboration etc.
social, working, academic life.
situations (6).
shows some ability to understand
can  follow  extended  speech  and

the
essential
points
of
complex  lines  of  argument…  in
No  IELTS  descriptors  exist  for  ‘point
2+  conversations  among  educated
B2
reasonably  familiar  topics  and  when
5.5
five’:  this  level  is  above  IELTS  5.0,  but
native
speakers…
general
the  direction  of  the  talk  is  sign-
below IELTS 6.0.
subjects, broadcasts etc.
posted by explicit markers
can  reliably  understand  face-to-
can  understand  the  main  points  of
has  partial  command  of  the  language,
face speech in a standard dialect,
clear  standard  speech  on  familiar
coping  with  overall  meaning  in  most
4.0,
2
delivered  at  a  normal  rate  with
B1
matters…  e.g.  work,  school,  leisure
situations  (5);  basic  competence  is
4.5, 5.0
some repetition and rewording.
etc, including short narratives.
limited  to  familiar  situations…  frequent
problems in understanding (4).
can
understand
concrete
can
understand
phrases
and

utterances,  simple  questions  and
expressions  related  to…  very  basic
At  SLP1 it is difficult to assign a reliable
1
answers,
and
very
simple
A2
personal  and  family  information,
IELTS grade: see IELTS table for grades
conversations…  about  everyday
shopping,
local
geography,
at 3.0 and below.
needs.
employment… in clear, slow speech.

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SPEAKING EQUIVALENCES

STANAG SLP
CEF
IELTS
uses  the  language  with  great
has  a  good  command  of  idiomatic
speaks  fluently  with  only  occasional
precision,  accuracy  and  fluency
expressions  and  colloquialisms…
repetition  or  self-correction;  hesitation  is
4
for  all  professional  purposes
C2
can convey finer shades of meaning  8.0, 8.5  usually
content-related…
uses
including  the  representation  of
by  using  a  range  of  modification
paraphrase,
idiomatic
vocabulary
official policy/points of view.
devices.
effectively as required (8).
readily
produces
extended
can  express  him/herself  fluently  and
speaks at length without noticeable effort
discourse…  from  such  areas  as
spontaneously,  almost  effortlessly;
or  loss  of  coherence;  uses  a  range  of
3+  economics,
culture,
science,
C1
has  a  good  command  of  a  broad  7.0, 7.5  connectives  and  discourse  markers…
technology,  as  well  as  from
lexical  repertoire…  little  obvious
frequently
error-free,
though
some
his/her professional field.
searching for expression.
problems persist (7).
demonstrates…  the  ability  to
can  use  the  language  fluently,
is willing to speak at length, though may
effectively  understand  face-to-
accurately  and  effectively  on  a  wide
lose  coherence  at  times  due  to
3
face speech delivered with normal  B2+  range
of
general,
academic,  6.0, 6.5  occasional  repetition,  self-correction  or
speed  and  clarity  in  a  standard
vocational,  leisure  topics…  adopting
hesitation…
generally
understood
dialect.
an appropriate level of formality.
throughout (6).
can  communicate  in  informal  and
can  use  the  language  fluently,

formal conversations on practical,
interact with a degree of fluency and
No  IELTS  descriptors  exist  for  ‘point
2+  social  and  everyday  professional
B2
spontaneity… with good grammatical
5.5
five’:  this  level  is  above  IELTS  5.0,  but
topics…
some
imprecise
control  without  much  sign  of  having
below IELTS 6.0.
vocabulary.
to restrict what he/she says.
can  describe  people,  places  and
can
enter
unprepared
into
produces  simple  speech  fluently,  but
things;  can  narrate  current,  past
conversation on familiar topics… e.g.
more  complex  communication  causes
4.0,
2
and  future  activities;  can  state
B1
family,  hobbies,  work,  travel,  current
problems  (5);  links  basic  sentences,  but
4.5, 5.0
facts, compare and contrast.
events…  can  exchange,  check  and
with  repetitious  use  of  connectives,
confirm information.
some incoherence (4).
can speak at the sentence level…
can  communicate  in  simple  and

may  produce  strings  of  simple,
routine  tasks  requiring  a  simple  and
At  SLP1 it  is difficult to assign a reliable
1
short
sentences
joined
by
A2
direct  exchange  of  information  on
IELTS grade: see IELTS table for grades
common linking words… frequent
familiar  and  routine  matters  to  do
at 3.0 and below.
errors.
with work and free time.

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READING EQUIVALENCES

STANAG SLP
CEF
IELTS
can  understand…  almost  all
can understand a wide range of long
has  fully  operational  command  of  the
cultural references and can relate
and  complex  texts,  appreciating
language
with
only
occasional
4
a specific text to others within the
C2
subtle distinctions of style, implicit as  8.0, 8.5  unsystematic
inaccuracies
and
target  culture…  demonstrates  a
well as explicit meaning…in abstract,
inappropriacies;  misunderstandings  may
grasp of nuance.
complex, literary texts.
occur in unfamiliar situations (8).
recognises…  humour,  emotional
can  understand  in  detail  lengthy,
has
operational
command
of
the
overtones,  nuances  of  written
complex  texts,  whether  or  not  they
language,
though
with
occasional
3+  language… can read between the
C1
relate  to  his/her  area  of  speciality…  7.0, 7.5  inaccuracies; generally handles complex
lines  and  distinguish  between
provided that difficult sections can be
language  well  and  understands  detailed
different styles.
re-read.
reasoning (7).
can
readily
understand…
can  adapt…  speed  of  reading  to
has  generally  effective  command  of  the
hypothesis,  supporting  opinion,
different  texts  and  purposes…  and
language  despite  some  inaccuracies…
3
argumentation,
clarification,  B2+  use  appropriate  reference  sources  6.0, 6.5  can  use  and  understand  fairly  complex
elaboration etc… can get the gist
selectively.
language,
particularly
in
familiar
of higher level texts.
situations (6).
can  understand…factual  news
can  read  with  a  large  degree  of

items,  editorials  in  periodicals
independence;  has  a  broad  active
No  IELTS  descriptors  exist  for  ‘point
2+  intended  for  educated  native
B2
reading
vocabulary,
but
can
5.5
five’:  this  level  is  above  IELTS  5.0,  but
readers,  personal  and  some
experience  some  difficulty  with  low
below IELTS 6.0.
professional correspondence.
frequency items.
can
read
straightforward,
can read straightforward factual texts
has  partial  command  of  the  language,
concrete,  factual  texts…  people,
on  subjects  related  to  his/her  field
coping  with  overall  meaning  in  most
4.0,
2
places,
things;
narration
in
B1
and  interest  with  a  satisfactory  level
situations  (5);  basic  competence  is
4.5, 5.0
current,  past  and  future  e.g.
of comprehension.
limited  to  familiar  situations…  frequent
biographical data, notices, letters.
problems in understanding (4).
can  read  very  simple  connected
can  understand  short,  simple  texts

written  material…    unambiguous
containing…
high
frequency
At  SLP1 it is difficult to assign a reliable
1
texts  directly  related  to  everyday
A2
vocabulary;  can  understand  short,
IELTS grade: see IELTS table for grades
survival,
workplace,
currency,
simple  texts  on  familiar  matters,
at 3.0 and below.
people, places.
everyday, job-related language.

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WRITING EQUIVALENCES

STANAG SLP
CEF
IELTS
demonstrates  strong  competence
can  write…  clear,  smoothly  flowing,
covers  all  requirements  of  the  task
in…formulating  private  letters,
complex  texts  in  an  appropriate  and
sufficiently;  manages  all  aspects  of
4
job-related  texts,  reports,  opinion
C2
effective  style,  and  in  a  logical  8.0, 8.5  cohesion  well;  uses  a  wide  range  of
pieces,  policy  documents;  can
structure  which  helps  the  reader  to
structures;  makes  only  very  occasional
express nuances.
find significant points.
errors or inappropriacies (8).
usually  organises  extended  texts
can  write…  clear,  well-structured
presents  a  clear  purpose…  with  a
well,  conveys  meaning  effectively
texts
on
complex
subjects,
consistent  and  appropriate  tone;  uses
3+  and  produces  writing  stylistically
C1
emphasising  the  relevant  salient  7.0, 7.5  less  common  lexical  items  with  some
appropriate  for  the  audience  and
issues,  expanding  and  supporting
awareness  of  style  and  collocation;
topic.
points of view at some length.
frequent error-free sentences (7).
can  convey  abstract  concepts
can  successfully  synthesise  and
presents  and  adequately  highlights  key
when
writing
about
complex
evaluate  information  and  argument
features/bullet  points…  but  details  may
3
topics  e.g.  economics,  culture,  B2+  from a number of sources.
6.0, 6.5  be irrelevant or inaccurate; makes some
science,  technology,  as  well  as
errors  in  spelling  which  do  not  impede
his/her professional field.
communication (6).
can  write  acceptably  and  provide
can  write  clear,  detailed  texts  on  a

considerable
detail
when
variety  of  subjects  related  to  his/her
No  IELTS  descriptors  exist  for  ‘point
2+  narrating,
describing,
stating
B2
field of interest.
5.5
five’:  this  level  is  above  IELTS  5.0,  but
facts,  comparing  and  contrasting,
below IELTS 6.0.
and instructing.
can  write…simple  personal  and
can  write  straightforward  connected
generally  addresses  the  task,  but  the
routine
workplace
texts  on  a  range  of  familiar  subjects
format  may  be  inappropriate  in  places;
4.0,
2
correspondence
e.g.
facts,
B1
within  his/her  field  of  interest  …by
vocabulary is minimally adequate for the
4.5, 5.0
memos,  brief  reports,  private
linking  a  series  of  shorter,  discrete
task  (5);  attempts  to  address  the  task;
letters, everyday topics.
elements sequentially.
errors recur (4).
can  write  to  meet  immediate
can write a series of simple phrases

personal  needs…  lists,  short
and  sentences  linked  with  simple
At  SLP1 it is difficult to assign a reliable
1
notes,  postcards,  filling  out  forms
A2
connectors e.g. and, but, because.

IELTS grade: see IELTS table for grades
and  applications…  can  write
at 3.0 and below.
short, simple sentences.

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APPROXIMATE IELTS-ADFELPS8 READ-ACROSS SCALE

IELTS
ADFELPS
9.0

8.5

8.0
9
7.5
8
7.0
7.5
6.5
7
6.0
6.5
5.5
6
5.0
5.5
4.5
5
4
4
3
2

1

 At these levels it is difficult to assign a reliable IELTS grade.

8 The Australian Defence Force English Language Profiling System:  ‘an English language proficiency rating
system… to describe the levels of English required for target courses conducted by the Australian Defence
Forces’ (http://www.ditc.net.au/).
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