Squadrons
Each Squadron has a Squadron Headquarters (SHQ) and three Troops. Initially, all recruits join X Ray Troop (which, in the case of 230 Sqn, is named MacKay Troop after Colonel David MacKay, the Honorary Colonel to the STR from April 2004 to April 2011). They remain there until they complete their basic trade qualifications (B3); for driver trades, this also means they must obtain category B (Car) and C (HGV 2) licences. Once they have their B3 qualification, trained soldiers move into one of the 2 task troops (A and B Troops) or the SHQ. At this stage, driver tradesmen can opt to train as a communications specialist.
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