• 28/11/2024

MAINTENANCE AND DRIVING SCHOOL (MDS)


Maintenance and Driving School was established as a military training unit within the Royal Maintenance Corps, receiving general accreditation from the Public Security Directorate - Traffic Department, and special accreditation from military units.

The school grants driver's licenses (with the occupation of vehicle driver and recovery mechanic) for all wheeled vehicles used in the Jordan Armed Forces - the Arab Army.

 

Date

The drivers' branch was attached to the Royal Supply and Transport School

1970

The drivers' branch was formed within the Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II Technical Military College

1976

Maintenance and Driving School was formed as a unit of the Royal Maintenance Corps.

15-7-1976

 Duties:

  • The school grants driver's licenses of all grades through a training program for drivers who have passed the theoretical and practical exams supervised by the examination section within the school. The duration of the course varies depending on the grade being sought.
  • Participating in seminars held at the commands of regions, formations, and military units.
  • Preparing and producing the necessary booklets for the training process (Traffic Principles and Rules booklet), which are distributed to military units

Courses are programmed annually by the Military Training Directorate in coordination with the Royal Maintenance Corps Directorate and the school, based on the following:

  • The needs of the Jordan Armed Forces - the Arab Army for the occupation of driver and transportation officers.
  • The school's capacity and available training capabilities.
  • The introduction of new vehicles into service.
  • Addressing weaknesses identified in drivers.

Courses held at the school

Officer Courses:

  • Traffic Awareness and Safety
  • Maintenance and Driving
  • Officer Rescue and Evacuation Course
  • Conducting Traffic Awareness Courses for Officers


Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) and Enlisted Personnel Courses
  • Maintenance and Driving for Recruits
  • Maintenance and Driving - Grade/2
  • Maintenance and Driving - Grade/1
  • Refresher Course for Weak Drivers

Specialized Courses:

  • Maintenance and Driving for Motorcycles
  • Basic Recovery Course
  • Basic Maintenance and Driving for Forklifts
  • Maintenance and Driving for Forklifts - Grade/1

Advanced Courses:

  • Maintenance and Driving for Medium Vehicles
  • Transportation Officers
  • Maintenance and Driving for Saxon Vehicles
  • Driving Instructors

Examinations:

  • Examining participants in courses held at the school, as well as in units and formations of the Jordan Armed Forces - the Arab Army.
  • Examining individuals wishing to transfer to driver.
  • Examining individuals wishing to obtain driver's licenses for wheeled vehicles.
  • Examining car and motorcycle drivers from all units and formations of the Jordan Armed Forces - the Arab Army within the currently implemented grading system.
  • Examining civilians referred from the Military Recruitment Center.

Training Methodology:

  • Providing information to trainees through programmed training content (theoretical and practical) that takes into account the cultural level and the level of the course.
  • Utilizing a simulator system.
  • Awareness and education regarding:
      • Preventive maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
      • Maintaining vehicle records and logbooks.
      • Observing safety requirements at work sites.
      • Directives specific to drivers issued by the General Command of the Jordan Armed Forces - the Arab Army.