Professional Technical Courses (PTCs)

Following Troop Command, RLC Officers who wish to do so have the unique opportunity to apply for one of three Professional Technical Courses.

Ammunition Technical Officers’ (ATO) Course:

ATOs are the Army’s experts in ammunition and explosives, bomb disposal and weapons intelligence. They are professional explosives engineers who do not just lead Ammunition Technicians (ATs), but also carry out ammunition technical and bomb disposal tasks themselves.

Officers’ Petroleum Course (OPC):

Training in the receipt, storage, testing and distribution of fuels and lubricants. You will learn how to site, build and operate deployable Bulk Fuel Installations and ensure the quality of products through inspection and chemical analysis.

Port and Maritime Operations Officers’ Course (PMOOC):

You will perform beach and port reconnaissance tasks and plan and conduct the loading and discharge of strategic shipping. You will deploy with Port Task Groups and undertake operations around the world in support of military and humanitarian relief operations.