Driving skills for Commando's

Hello :D

Were Commando's taught to drive during the war as part of their training :?:

And if so....what could they drive :?:

Colin :D

I have just asked my father this, and he tells me that commandos were indeed taught driving skills, though the training formed part of the further specialist training, rather than part of the initial general Commando Training Course. Instruction could be on anything from trucks, bikes - some (e.g. 10 I/A Cdo) were even taught to drive trains - handy for sabotage purposes!

Such specialist training ususally took place at 'Holding' Commando stage (i.e after completion of CTC and before being assigned to a unit). As a signaller, my father was given motorcycle training, as a despatch rider (on a BSA), though he had already gained his license prior to enlisting.

Hope this helps

Frank

My father was taught to ride motorcycles and drive trucks. As a kid I recall the big 'liberated' german motorcycle he kept in the back yard, which he swopped in the early 60's for a brand new Royal Enfield.

His taught driving skills never resulted in a licence being issued!