The unit also groom student officers and CPO/sailors in military subjects which includes parade training, physical training etc. 

TRAINING PHILOSOPHY 

Based on the above mentioned mission, the training philosophy is: 

a.         Materially Supported

b.         Assignment Based

c.         Inter-active Approach

d.         Centralised Examination

e.         Computer Based Evaluations

f.        Standardization and Computerization of all              training related activities and records through               LAN

g.         Feedback of the product from Field 

Various schools and training infrastructure at PNS Bahadur is:

 NAVIGATION & OPERATIONS SCHOOL 

HISTORY 

The Navigation & Operations School was established at PNS HIMALAYA in November 1949 and was shifted to its present location in 1982. The school has about 55 years experience in training junior officers and sailors of Pakistan and Allied Navies.  Specialization courses i.e., Long Navigation & Direction (ND) and PWO are conducted every year for officers of Pakistan and other foreign navies since 1980 and 1998 respectively. 

ROLE 

The role of Navigation & Operations School is: 

‘To conduct basic, mid-career and advance professional courses for officers and sailors of Navigation and Operations branch of Pakistan and Allied Navies.’

 COURSES OFFERED 

S NO	COURSE	DURATION	SCHEDULE
1.	Long ‘ND’ Course for officers	26 Weeks	2nd Half
2.	Principal Warfare Officer course	32 Weeks	2nd Half
3.	Principal Warfare Officer course for allied officers	28 Weeks	2nd Half
4.	Basic courses for Sub Lieutenants	2-7 Weeks	As per requirement
5.	Advancement course for Chief Petty Officers (Radar and Nav Artificers)	9 Weeks	Twice a year
6.	Principal Radar Instructor course for Petty Officers	21 Weeks	2nd Half
7.	Mid Career Course for Petty Officers (Radar Artificers)	21 Weeks	Twice a year
8.	Mid Career Course for Petty Officers (Navigation Artificers)	19 Weeks	Twice a year
9.	Mid Career Course for Leading Radar and Nav Technicians	16 Weeks	Twice a year
10.	Basic Course for Weapon Information Technicians	29 Weeks	Twice a year
11.	Basic Course for Navigation Technicians	29 Weeks	Twice a year

 FACILITIES AVAILABLE 

The school has adequate number of class rooms which are equipped with modern training aids/facilities like computers, multimedia, over head projectors. The school also has internet facility for the students to explore various aspects of modern technologies in the field of navigation and operations.  The school has a library and conference room to conduct presentations by student officers. 

In addition, the school has: 

a.     Indigenously developed ROR, TCM and ASMDsoftwares to practice the concepts taught in the class rooms.

b.      Ship model with different ROR lights fitted for teaching various aspects of ROR.

c.         Magnetic compass model.

d.         Illustrations on various subjects.

e.         Digital videos for interactive training. 

SIMULATORS 

There are number of simulators held in the school which are being effectively utilized to augment the training effort as per the modern trends.  These include Navigational and Operational Instruments and various other equipment: Some are as under: 

a.         Navigation Radar 1007.  The school is equipped with KH-1007 Navigation Radar with 2 PPIs. Officers and sailors classes are imparted practical training on this radar.

 b.         Ships Models and Ship Handling Room With Night Navigation Facility.      The school has a ship handling room with four ship models.  Officers and sailors classes are imparted practical training on ship handling both during day and night prior boarding the ships. 

c.         SIS Radar Simulator.   Sea Information Simulator (SIS) installed at Navigation & Ops School consists of complete radar system, which can accept, display, process and perform radar functions in multi user simulated environment.  The configuration of simulator includes one master (Instructor) console and five student consoles.  Each station is capable of simulating complete radar picture, being updated instantaneously through networked environment.  The hardware includes PCs, a plotter and a digitizer.  The simulator provides training to officers and ratings in the different fields which are:

(1)       Radar Reporting.     The simulator provides practice to the radar operators in detecting, acquiring, estimating and classifying the contacts appearing on radar PPI. 

(2)       Manoeuvring.     The simulator is capable of conducting manoeuvring exercises during which students are given different stationing exercises and students are capable to calculate course, time and distance to new station. 

(3)       Blind Pilotage.         In order to exercise the concept of Blind pilotage on radar the application enables the user to view all objects as they appear on the radar.  The user is able to plan his track on chart and then shift the same to radar as an off line activity.  User can also save NAVPLANs.

 

(4)       Radar Fixing.           The concept of Radar Fixing on computer based simulator is to familiarize the students and enable them to identify various navigational aids, coastal features and land marks to carryout practice for radar fixing. 

d.         Bridge Simulator.   Bridge Simulator is being installed to train Officer of the Watches and junior officers on bridge procedures and will be interfaced with Sea Information Simulator (SIS).

 SURFACE WEAPONS SCHOOL 

HISTORY 

The school imparts professional trainings to the Officers and Sailors of Gunnery Branch of Pakistan and Allied Navies in the field of Above Water Warfare. Surface weapons school previously known as Gunnery School was first established at Manora on 27 November 1943. On 13 October 1982, it was shifted to its present location at PNS BAHADUR and has now expanded with numerous simulators and Computer Based Training facilities.  

ROLE 

The role of Surface Weapons School is: 

‘To train the Officers and CPO/Sailors of Pakistan Navy and Allied Navies on Above Water Warfare subjects.’ 

COURSES OFFERED 

S NO	COURSE	DURATION	SCHEDULE
1.	Long ‘G’ Course for officers	32 Weeks	1st Half
2.	Basic courses for Sub Lieutenants	2-7 Weeks	As per requirement
3.	Basic Introductory Course for Marine Officers	02 Weeks	1st Half
4.	Advancement Course for Chief Petty Officers (Armament and Fire Control Artificers)	11 Weeks	1st Half
5.	Gunnery Instructor Course for Petty Officers	31 Weeks	1st Half
6.	Mid Career Course for Petty Officers (Fire Control Artificers)	21 Weeks	Twice a year
7.	Mid Career Course for Petty Officers (Armament Artificers)	20 Weeks	Twice a year
8.	Mid Career Course for Leading Fire Control Technicians	19 Weeks	Twice a year
9.	Mid Career Course for Leading Armament Technicians	16 Weeks	Twice a year
10.	Basic Course for Gun Technicians	28 Weeks	Twice a year
11.	Basic Course for Missile Information Technicians	28 Weeks	Twice a year
12.	Gunnery Officer Writer Course	14 Weeks	1st Half
13.	Mistral Missile Operator Course	04 Weeks	1st Half
14.	Marine Basic Air Defence Course	05 Weeks	2nd Half
15.	Officer of the Quarter Course	02 Weeks	1st Half

 TRAINING AIDS 

Following training aids are available at the school: 

a.         Multimedia projector with computer.

b.         Over head projectors.

c.         Videos on various topics.

d.         Various wooden and metallic models to explain Fire control theory terms.

e.         Various models/mock ups for guns/missiles.

f.          Indoor shooting range.

g.         Musketry range. 

SIMULATORS 

a.       SY-1 Simulator.       This simulator was indigenously developed and installed in 1996.  It provides the complete simulation and practical training for target engagement sequence to missile firing.  

b        HETA (Harpoon Engagement Training Aid).   This tactical training aid was procured from USA in the year 1990.  This training aid is capable of imparting tactical training by simulating target detection, identification, designation, engagement planning and firing of missile.  This training aid also simulates the firing results. 

c.         Chaff Simulator.      Chaff simulator is available in the school to train various classes on firing procedures/mechanism of chaff firing.  

d.         Gun System Simulator.    This simulator has been indigenously developed recently. This system is similar to the actual system installed onboard ships for the training of the crew. 

e.           ATPS (Acquisition Tracking Practice Simulator).      The Surface to Air Missile Acquisition and Tracking Practice Simulator was procured from France.  The system is designed to give the gunner practice in the acquisition of a real target.  During a sequence, it is being used to carry out the various start-up and simulated firing sequences and test the gunner’s reaction times. 

f.           Command, Control and Communications Trainer.    This training aid is capable of imparting tactical training by simulating target detection, identification, designation including target engagement planning and firing of missiles and guns.  

g.         Close Range Guns (manual). Actual guns placed at school are being used for imparting practical training to the gun crews. 

PN COMMUNICATION SCHOOL 

HISTORY 

PN Signal School was established in Feb 1948 at PNS HIMALAYA. The school was again shifted to PNS KARSAZ in 1970.  The school was finally shifted to its present site in June 1982 and was renamed as PN Communication School.  First Long ‘C’ course was conducted in 1975 and till today 26 Long ‘C’ courses have been under taken which were also availed by the officers from Allied Navies. 

ROLE

 The role of PN Communication School is: 

‘To impart thorough knowledge of Maritime Communication methods and procedures to officers and personnel of communication branch in order to enable them to perform their duties ashore and afloat.’ 

COURSES OFFERED 

S NO	COURSE	DURATION	SCHEDULE
1.	Long ‘C’ Course for officers	30 Weeks	1st Half
2.	Basic courses for Sub Lieutenants	2-7 Weeks	As per requirement
3.	Advancement Course for Chief Petty Officers	13 Weeks	As per requirement
4.	Mid Career Course for Petty Officers (Communication Artificers (Visual))	28 Weeks	Twice a year
5.	Mid Career Course for Petty Officers (Communication Artificers (Radio))	28 Weeks	Twice a year
6.	Communication Tactical Course for Allied countries	46 Weeks	1st Half
7.	Mid Career Course for Leading Communication Technicians (Visual)	28 Weeks	Twice a year
8.	Mid Career Course for Leading Communication Technicians (Radio)	28 Weeks	Twice a year
9.	Basic Course for Communication Technicians	31 Weeks	Twice a year

 FACILITIES AVAILABLE 

The school has adequate number of class rooms which are equipped with modern training aids/facilities like computers, multimedia, over head projectors and internet facility for research work. In addition to the above, school has: 

a.         Computer Lab

b.         Technical Library

c.         Manoeuvring/Screening Room 

SIMULATORS 

Following Training Aids/Simulators are available in the school: 

a.         CW Morse Simulator.   School has indigenously developed CW Morse Simulator which is used to train W/T operators in Morse reception and transmission through computer system.  

b.         Digitized Flashing Trainer.          School is also equipped with Digitized Flashing Trainer for conducting flashing exercises for the officers and sailor classes. 

c.         Typing Trainer.       To improve the typing skills of communication sailors, sufficient number of manual typewriters are available in the school. 

e.         Manoeuvring and Screening Trainer.   School also has a Manoeuvring and Screening Room to train the V/S operators/Yeoman in practical training of manoeuvring at sea. 

f.          Voice Trainer.          School has multiple voice huts/cubicles and a control room to train the communication personnel of different branches in voice operating procedures. 

g.         WAN Simulator.      A Wide Area Network simulator is under development which will enable school to provide On Job Training/Practical Training on WAN system to the students. 

UNDERWATER  WARFARE SCHOOL 

HISTORY 

Underwater Warfare School, the alma-mater of TAS branch officers and sailors was established at PNS HIMALAYA in 1947. The School imparts training to personnel in ASW as well as in Mine Warfare. The school has about 55 years experience in training junior officers and sailors of Pakistan and other foreign navies. The school was shifted to the present location in 1982. 

ROLE 

The role of Under Water Warfare School is:

 COURSES OFFERED 

S NO	COURSE	DURATION	SCHEDULE
1.	Long ‘TAS’ Course for officers