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Munitions and Target Response - EOE-OTR

Technology School
Technology
10 days - residential
Shrivenham

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Expert

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About this course

AS A PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE, THE DEFENCE ACADEMY HAS POSTPONED THIS COURSE IN LIGHT OF COVID-19.  PLEASE CONTINUE TO CHECK THIS PAGE FOR RESCHEDULED COURSE DATES.


This short course, which will be taught at MSc standard and is one of the core modules that comprise the MSc in Explosives Ordnance Engineering.

The emphasis is on the effects of explosive and ballistic loading, including fragments, on a wide range of targets including personnel, structures and armour systems. The course also aims to provide you  with  an understanding of the means of attacking and defeating the main targets presented to land, sea and air forces.

What you will learn

You will learn to:
  • assess the ammunition or warhead selection for the attack of personnel, aircraft, ships, armour and structures
  • establish the principles of warhead design for fragmentation. 
  • appraise the design and performance of shaped charges and penetrators
  • justify fuse selection for warhead functioning
  • understand the principles in designing appropriate armour design and concepts for specific threats
  • understand and apply the principles in determining the appropriate use of steels, aluminium alloys, titanium alloys, ceramics composites, concrete and geological materials in protective design

How will this course help my career?

This course will help you if you are involved with research, design, manufacture or procurement of munitions and you wish to have an appreciation of design principles and practice.

Before you attend

You will either have an honours degree or equivalent in an appropriate technical discipline, or a lesser qualification where you  will have relevant professional experience.

If you are seeking a Ministry of Defence (MOD) funded place, you will need to demonstrate in your application that there is a clear business need to undertake the course. 

Can I attend this course?

This course is suitable for the following type(s) of applicant.
  • Industry
  • Military
  • MOD Civil Servants
  • Partners Across Government (PAG)
This course has been designed specifically to provide an opportunity to a wide range of attendees, which include military officers, defence industry staff, government servants and civilian students

How will I learn?

Classroom

How will you be assessed?

There is a formal assessment.