Defence Maritime Logistics School

Core training:

All personnel who complete Initial Naval Training (INT) and are due to become members of the Royal Navy Logistics Branch come to the Defence Maritime Logistics School to undertake professional training as Supply Chain specialists, Chefs, Stewards, Writers and Logistics Officers. Courses vary in length from 12 to 36 weeks and the DMLS provides the full range of professional skills required to be successful Logisticians in the Royal Navy.

Advanced Training:

As Naval Logisticians advance through their careers, they return to the DMLS for further career courses to give them the advanced professional and management skills they require for promotion and other more specialist roles. The School also provides training to personnel of other Branches as well as to Logistics personnel in the Royal Naval Reserve, Royal Fleet Auxiliary and Royal Marines.

The Way We Train:

The training on offer employs modern coaching and learning techniques and the latest technology. While there is some classroom time, trainees also undertake practical project work in ‘Real Working Environments’ such as ‘Galleys’ (kitchens), offices and storerooms which replicate what they would experience at sea.

Personal Development:

Personnel are also required to build on the wider skills that they have developed during INT. Sport and keeping fit is very much part of the programme as is developing character and leadership through Adventurous training, practical leadership tasks and giving presentations. After all, it is well rounded people that we are looking for and who will perform best at sea.

Organisation:

Although based at HMS RALEIGH, the DMLS is one of 6 Schools that together form the Defence College of Logistics and Personnel Administration Training with its Headquarters in Camberley, Surrey.