Originally Posted by chevvron
It always puzzled me why VRT's for ATC squadrons did a 1 week IOT course (which I think is what VGS officers do too) while those for CCF/RAF Sections did 2 weeks. Surely it's exactly the same commision isn't it?
VGS Officers do the same curse as ATC Sqn. The CCF course is also 1 week, but is often held seperately, due to a slightly differing content. However, mixed ATC/CCF courses do take place.
Regardless, the course is called OIC (Officers' Initial Course), not IOT! The commision is the same, although for non-CCF the requirement to wear leather elbow patches is removed.