The Educational and Training Services form part of the Adjutant General's Corps and have done since 1992 when this Corps of the British Army was formed. Their remit is to continue the general education of soldiers and officers alike, as well as the actual military training of the soldiers of the Army.
History
The Educational and Training Services Branch can trace its history back to 1812 when the British Parliament first provided funding for Army schools. This was the first widespread, state funded education system in the country. Following the establishment of the Regimental School System, all Army Sergeant Schoolmasters were formally trained in The Monitorial System this being the most modern form of instruction at the time. In 1992 the Royal Army Educational Corps was disbanded and its Officers transferred into the newly formed Educational and Training Services Branch of the Adjutant General's Corps.
Traditions
Members of the ETS Branch are entitled to wear blue socks with their Number 2 Service Dress uniforms; this is a unique part of their uniform, as a variation of socks is not seen in other units which wear infantry pattern service dress.
Organisation
ETS is an all officer, all graduate, branch. It provides education to Regular and Reserve Army personnel, helping them to meet the challenges of the 21st century by training for certainty and educating for uncertainty. Officers are primarily employed as follows:
Training and Development advisors who specialise in the creation, design, implementation and assurance of Army wide training and educational courses.
Learning Development Officers in Army Education Centres developing soldiers command, leadership and management skills in order to prepare them for promotion.
Supporting Short Term Training Teams abroad as the Education and Training Specialist.
Training development posts in the Directorate Training Capability Directorates, Army Recruiting and Training Division or in Defence Training Establishments.
Headquarters, Operational and Training appointments
