Infantry SchoolÉcole dinfanterie Infantry NCM Training Review DP 1 - 4 Conducted by the Infantry School on behalf of Director Infantry Report to EX BAYONET

Infantry School École d’infanterie

Infantry NCM Training Review

DP 1 - 4

Conducted by the Infantry School

on behalf of Director Infantry

Report to EX BAYONET May 2009


Background: NCM Trg Review At the Jan 09 XIAB on it was decided that the Inf school would conduct

a review of the NCM Training IOT: Optimise trg progression for Inf NCMs IOT ensure that they are

prepared for command roles and rank specific taskings.

Review Inf DP 1-4 and develop training design and delivery options that will:

Deliver the right training at the right time in each NCMs career progression

Ensure that trg is relevant, rewarding, progressive and firmly based in the COE

Improve resource efficiency (especially training time) across the Inf training system


INTRODUCTIONNCM 2020: Strategic Objectives

Tactical Excellence.

An NCM Corps whose members understand and are capable of applying force, collectively and individually, to achieve assigned missions and objectives.

Outstanding Leaders.

NCMs as leaders embody the Principles of Leadership and, as mentors, guide and develop their subordinates


Infantry Section Commander in Battle: Statement of the Problem.

Learning Curves of the Infantry Soldier – Pte - Sgt

Sect Comd TrgOffensive Ops

PatrollingDefensive Ops

Skill at Arms TrgConventional Ranges

Field FiringWeapons Instruction

Lear

ning

Cur

ve/S

kill

Fad

e

Rank & Appointment

PTE/CPLRifleman

SGT – Sect ComdMCPL - Sect 2IC

The Gap


JOHNSON’S DRIFT MODEL

Am

ount

of

Cha

nge

Previous Section Commander’s Courses

Current DP Courses

Training Gap

1

2

Environmental C

hange (changes t

o COE, d

octrinal

changes,

and emerging tech

nology)

Time


FUTURE TRENDS

DAPS, Attrition & the Demand for Snr NCOs.

The Infantry School expects a substantial increase in the demand for DP3A training in the near future.

“A particular concern for the army is the growing shortage of leadership, specifically in the ranks of tactical level leaders….[today's] changing international security environment with its emphasis on asymmetrical warfare and counter-insurgency, [shows that] current leadership challenges are neither temporary nor limited.” LGen Andrew Leslie, CLS


Assumptions and Methodology

LFSAT was utilised A review of JBS was conducted as a preliminary stage Stakeholder input was (and is being) sought Changes will not be made unless they can be shown to be fully

justified Work to conduct any QS or TP changes will begin after the May 09

CIA Training Must be delivered ‘Just In Time’ A ‘Lean Training’ philosophy was employed


Criteria for Selection of Options and Required Outputs

The best training solution will deliver: Achieve strategic objectives (NCM PD 2020)

Current and competent soldiers and commanders (trained Just in Time)

Tactical Excellence Outstanding Leadership – Mentorship & Development

A training flow that will match the JBS requirements for each Infantry position: i.e train in time and to need

Resource efficiency for the training system (esp time)


DP 1 DP 2 DP 3

ILQ

INFANTRY NON COMMISSONED MEMBERS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM

DP1 Infantry

Army Applied LeadershipControl Direct Fire

Control Indirect FireOffensive OperationsDefensive Operations

PatrollingUnique & Transitional Ops

Recruit /Pte Trained Pte Trained/ Cpl MCpl/ Sgt

PLQ-Inf

GeneralService

KnowledgeInst Class

Drill

Rge TrgSafety

PhysicalTraining

Discipline

BMQ IPSWQ

Fire 9mmFire C6 SFFire 60mm

Small Arms Coaching

Run a Conventional RangeInstruct Advanced Weapons

Instruct STANOCoach the SRAAW(H)

Instruct Heavy WeaponsField Firing

DP3A

DP3B

Battle ProcedureAdministrationFighting PatrolsOffensive OpsDefensive Ops

Unique, Delay & Trans OpsDescribe Combined Arms

Lead SubordinatesPlan Operations

Conduct OperationsCommunicate


DP 1 DP 2 DP 3

ILQ


DP1 Infantry


Offensive OperationsDefensive Operations

Patrolling

Recruit /Pte Trained Pte Trained/Cpl MCpl/Sgt

PLQ-Inf

GeneralService

KnowledgeInst Class

Drill

Rge TrgSafety

PhysicalTraining

Discipline

BMQ IPSWQ

Fire C6 SF

DP3A

DP3B





Fire 9mmFire 60mm

Small Arms Coaching

Field Firing

Run a Conventional RangeInstruct Advanced WeaponsInstruct STANOCoach the SRAAW(H)Instruct Heavy Weapons

Control Indirect Fire

Unique & Transitional Ops


Patrolling

CASW.50 Cal


DP 1 DP 2 DP 3

ILQ


DP1 Infantry



Patrolling

Recruit /Pte Trained Pte Trained/Cpl MCpl/Sgt

PLQ-Inf

GeneralService

KnowledgeInst Class

Drill

Rge TrgSafety

PhysicalTraining

Discipline

BMQ IPSWQ

Fire C6 SF

DP3A

DP3B





Fire 9mmFire 60mm

Small Arms Coaching

Field Firing

Run a Conventional RangeInstruct Advanced WeaponsInstruct STANOCoach the SRAAW(H)Instruct Heavy Weapons

Control Indirect Fire

Unique & Transitional Ops


Patrolling

CASW.50 Cal


OPTION COMPARISONOption 1. Status Quo 2. Improved

Sequencing3. Improved Sequencing + Train to Need

Meet Strategic Objectives (NCM 2020)

Limit tactical trg.Limit tactical trg.

Skill fade.Skill fade.

Tactics Tactics outdated.outdated.

Improved Improved Tactical & Tactical & Leadership Leadership Skills.Skills.

Improved Improved Tactical & Tactical & Leadership Leadership Skills.Skills.

Training Flow (Timing and Needs)

Most don’t need FFQMost don’t need FFQ

Sect Comd training Sect Comd training delivered too earlydelivered too early

Wpns Instruction Wpns Instruction delivered laterdelivered later

Some Inf WO Some Inf WO will not use or will not use or need FFQneed FFQ

FFQ delivered on a FFQ delivered on a needs basisneeds basis

Sect Comd trg Sect Comd trg delivered at an delivered at an optimal periodoptimal period

Resource

Efficiency

Considerable Considerable duplication.duplication.

FFQ is not FFQ is not relevant to sect relevant to sect comd.comd.

2240 Less total 2240 Less total soldier-trg days soldier-trg days by moving FFQ by moving FFQ rearward in rearward in NCM career.NCM career.

More than 2240 More than 2240 soldier-trg day soldier-trg day savings.savings.

FFQ Trained as FFQ Trained as needed.needed.


Infantry Section Commander in Battle: Recommendation.

Learning Curves of the Potential Infantry Soldier – Pte - Sgt



Exp

ecte

d S

kill

Leve

l

Rank LevelPTE/CPL MCPL/SGT

Skill at Arms TrgConventional RangesWeapons Instruction

Basic Tactics



Skill at Arms TrgConventional Ranges

Field FiringWeapons Instruction

Rank & Appointment

The Gap

Learning Curves of the Infantry Soldier – Pte - Sgt


JOHNSON’S DRIFT MODEL

Am

ount

of

Cha

nge

Previous Section Commander’s Courses

Current DP Courses

1

2

Environmental C

hange (changes t

o COE, d

octrinal

changes,

and emerging tech

nology)

Time

3

4

Expected Results of Option 2 & 3

Potential Results of Status Quo


Conclusion

Input now required: Validation of the results of the review Selection of the optimal training sequence Approval for further development

Next Phase of the Project

Presenting these recommendations for approval in principle to AITA, DAT and Comd LFDTS.

Staffing changes to OS, QS, and TPs of DP1, IPSWQ, PLQ-INF, and DP3A. The creation of a generic Field Firing course with an OSS, QS and TP is already staffed at DAT since the rest of the Army requires this training also.


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Infantry SchoolÉcole dinfanterie Infantry NCM Training Review DP 1 - 4 Conducted by the Infantry School on behalf of Director Infantry Report to EX BAYONET