Special Troops Superior School
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| Special Troops Superior School | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1963 |
| Service branches | Algerian Land Forces |
| Headquarters | Biskra |
| Website | https://www.mdn.dz/site_cft/sommaire/recrutement%20et%20formation/ests_an.php |
| Personnel | |
| Active personnel | 250 |
The Special Troops Superior School (ESTS; Arabic: المدرسة العليا للقوات الخاصة) is the school for airborne and specialized troops of the Algerian army based in Biskra.[1]
The Special Troops Superior School is a military school belonging to the Algerian Land Forces. It was created from the Commandos Training Centre (CIC) created in 1963 in Skikda. After that, in 1971, this centre was transferred to Biskra at the gateway to the desert to become the Airborne Troops Training Centre (CFTA). Only specialised units and parachutists were trained there.[2]
In 1975, as part of the development of the National People's Army, the centre became the Airborne Troop School (ATS).[1]
In 1991, as part of the restructuring of the National People's Army, the school was renamed the School for the Application of Special Troops (EATS).[1]
Since 2017, the school has been known as the Higher School for Special Troops (ESTS).[3]
Since 1991, the ESTS has trained all parachutists and specialised units of the Algerian army, but it also trains soldiers of foreign armies.[1]
Organization
the ESTS has several instruction companies, as well as educational offices (sports office, instruction office...)[4]
Missions
As part of the army's specialized training missions, the schools are responsible for :[1][2]
- To provide specialized training for special troops to officers and non-commissioned officers of the paratroopers
- To follow training courses at unit level, provided by instructors from the school, such as commando training courses, warfare, survival...
- To provide refresher and specialized training courses for officers and NCOs in active service.
- To provide weapons application courses to active officers and non-commissioned officers on completion of their common core training.
- The training of parachute and commando instructors - The organization of parachute jumping cycles for the officer cadets of the Cherchell Military Academy
- The formation of the national team of sport parachuting
- The training of operational challengers and paratroopers and commandos of the Algerian army
Parallel to this school is the Special Troops Training Center (CFTS), which trains non-commissioned men and corporals. This training centre is located close to the ESTS.
In addition, the ESTS also works closely with the Commando and Parachute Training School (EFCIP) in Boghar, as well as with other military schools and training centres of the Algerian army.