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(Combat Troops 3008) By Leroy Thompson, Ken MacSwan

In October of 1940. the Combined Training left was established at Achnicany. Scotland to train Commandos for amphibious raids. Initial!) the Commando training course ran three months, however, later in the war it was shortened to li\e weeks Physh cat conditioning was rigorous, including swimming in full equipment, assault courses with live ammunition, obstacle courses, climbing, and exercises carried out ingroups of eight using a heavy logas weight. Trainingwascarried out using the 'buddy system*, with two men being necessary to complete many parts of training, especiall) the obstacle course.

The Obstacle course was designed to build self reliance and self confidence. Rather than being billeted in barracks, for example, the Commandos were normally provided withalivingallowanceand expected toboardinlhecommuniiynearihc training left. If a commando chose lo keep the money and sleep in a field, il was their business as long as the) managed to maintain a military demeanor. This system of living independent!) was part of their training in self-reliance Another aspect of their training were the for­mations, which would often be designated to be held at <i site a 100 miles or more away— for the next day It was up to the Commando to be at the formation with his required kit - on time. During training, Commandos were encouraged to make any suggestions which might offer a belter way to do something. Unlike most military organizations, the Commandos encouraged initiative.

A specific skill laught during Commando training was demolitions, which included the use of electrical detonators, drilling of bore holes, and placement of explosive charges. Special techniques for destroying railways, machinery, boilers, fuel dumps, and other likely targets were taught.

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