Critical Task/Site Selection BoardCritical Task/Site Selection Board(CT/SSB)(CT/SSB)

Instructors

TrainingDevelopers

Subject MatterExperts (SMEs)

Non-votingMembers

The CT/SSB is a vital piece of the SAT Process.

The results impact course design and training products.

Roles and ResponsibilitiesRoles and Responsibilities(As defined in TR 350-70)(As defined in TR 350-70)

Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) Provide technical input to all phases of the Provide technical input to all phases of the

training/education development process.training/education development process.Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation.Evaluation.

Ensure technical accuracy of training products.Ensure technical accuracy of training products. Recommend changes to the current MOS critical taskRecommend changes to the current MOS critical task

list such as rewording, combining, additions, or list such as rewording, combining, additions, or deletions of tasks to the total task inventory.deletions of tasks to the total task inventory.

Determine the criticality of each task.Determine the criticality of each task.

Roles and ResponsibilitiesRoles and Responsibilities

Training DevelopersTraining Developers Ensure efficient, effective training programs, Ensure efficient, effective training programs,

products, and materials.products, and materials. Advise board on educational, analysis, and Advise board on educational, analysis, and

procedural matters, to include explaining the:procedural matters, to include explaining the:Training development process.Training development process.

Task and critical task definitions.Task and critical task definitions.

Task performance data.Task performance data. Maintain an accurate audit trail.Maintain an accurate audit trail.

Roles and ResponsibilitiesRoles and Responsibilities

InstructorsInstructors Instruct resident training courses when Instruct resident training courses when

trained.trained. Based on experience can serve as a subject Based on experience can serve as a subject

matter expert (SME).matter expert (SME). Provide feedback to training developers on Provide feedback to training developers on

quality and correctness of training materials.quality and correctness of training materials. Serve as training developers when trained.Serve as training developers when trained.

TerminologyTerminology

Understanding the following terms Understanding the following terms ensures a successful CT/SSB:ensures a successful CT/SSB: TaskTask

Definition Definition

Task TypesTask Types ConditionCondition StandardStandard SkillSkill KnowledgeKnowledge

TerminologyTerminology

CueCue InitiatingInitiating InternalInternal TerminatingTerminating

Performance StepsPerformance Steps

Performance MeasuresPerformance Measures

Task Performance SpecificationsTask Performance Specifications

Skill LevelSkill Level

The CT/SSB ProcessThe CT/SSB Process

ReviewCurrent

Critical TaskList

Retain

Modify

Delete

Add

IdentifySkill Level

IdentifyTrainingLocation

SL 1

SL 2

SL 4

Resident

Unit

dL

IdentifyPerformance

Measures

What is an Individual Task?What is an Individual Task?

A clearly defined and measurable activity A clearly defined and measurable activity accomplished by individuals.accomplished by individuals.

The lowest behavioral level in a job that is The lowest behavioral level in a job that is performed for its own sake.performed for its own sake.

Must be specific.Must be specific.

Has a definite beginning and ending.Has a definite beginning and ending.

Contains only one action and one action Contains only one action and one action verb.verb.

What is an Individual Task?What is an Individual Task?

May support or be supported by other tasks.May support or be supported by other tasks.

Generally performed in a relatively short Generally performed in a relatively short time.time.

Tasks must be observable and measurable.Tasks must be observable and measurable.

The task title must contain an action verb The task title must contain an action verb and object and may contain a qualifier.and object and may contain a qualifier.

Task or Non-Task?Task or Non-Task?

Non-tasks - If a statement is not a task, it may Non-tasks - If a statement is not a task, it may be a:be a: Duty (no beginning or end)Duty (no beginning or end)

Example: Example: Monitor networkMonitor network is a duty required when is a duty required when operating HP Openview.operating HP Openview.

Teaching step (classroom vs. duty related)Teaching step (classroom vs. duty related)List components required to install a LANList components required to install a LAN is a teaching is a teaching step which supports the task step which supports the task Install a Local Area Install a Local Area NetworkNetwork (LAN)(LAN). Teaching steps/points allow the learner . Teaching steps/points allow the learner to develop skills and/or obtain knowledge.to develop skills and/or obtain knowledge.

Task or Non-Task?Task or Non-Task?

Non-tasks - If a statement is not a task, it may Non-tasks - If a statement is not a task, it may be a:be a: Skill or knowledge Skill or knowledge

Skill – Use automated forms, Time management,Skill – Use automated forms, Time management,

System analysis.System analysis.

Knowledge – Understand subnetting principles,Knowledge – Understand subnetting principles,

wireless technology, and 802.11 specifications.wireless technology, and 802.11 specifications.

Job title with task, duties, and Job title with task, duties, and teaching stepsteaching steps

Manager (Manager (Job title)) Hires new employees (Hires new employees (Duty)) Conducts an interview with a prospective job Conducts an interview with a prospective job

candidate. (candidate. (Task)) Asks interviewing questions. (Asks interviewing questions. (Teaching step))

Compiles responses from interviews. (Compiles responses from interviews. (Teaching step) )

Job title with task, duties, and Job title with task, duties, and teaching stepsteaching steps

Network Management Technician (Network Management Technician (Job title)) Manages Networks (1 Manages Networks (1 duty from DA Pam 611-21) from DA Pam 611-21)

Conduct daily network security audits. (Conduct daily network security audits. (Task)) Verify default network security parameters Verify default network security parameters

based on ACERT updates. (based on ACERT updates. (Teaching step) Detect illegal network traffic/activity based Detect illegal network traffic/activity based

on IDS (Intrusion Detection System) activity on IDS (Intrusion Detection System) activity reports. (reports. (Teaching step))

Task vs. DutyTask vs. Duty

Monitor the status of a networkMonitor the status of a network.. A cue that the statement is a duty is the A cue that the statement is a duty is the VERBVERB

selected.selected. These verbs include, but are not limited to:These verbs include, but are not limited to:

Monitor, Manage, Stand, Receive, RespondMonitor, Manage, Stand, Receive, Respond These verbs are difficult to measure, observe, These verbs are difficult to measure, observe,

and annotate start and stop points.and annotate start and stop points.

Duties are defined as the combination of Duties are defined as the combination of related tasks.related tasks.

Task vs. Teaching StepTask vs. Teaching Step

List the components required to install a List the components required to install a LANLAN.. A cue that the statement is a teaching step is A cue that the statement is a teaching step is

the the VERBVERB selected. selected. These verbs include but are not limited to:These verbs include but are not limited to:

List, Explain, Discuss, Outline, SelectList, Explain, Discuss, Outline, Select These verbs normally point to teaching steps. These verbs normally point to teaching steps.

Task Selection PointsTask Selection Points

Selection or non-selection of a critical task.Selection or non-selection of a critical task.

The priority rating on a 5 point rating scale.The priority rating on a 5 point rating scale. 4-5 are of highest criticality4-5 are of highest criticality 2-3 are median range criticality2-3 are median range criticality 1 is the lowest criticality1 is the lowest criticality

Location of training: Resident, Unit, or dL.Location of training: Resident, Unit, or dL.

Inclusion of the task in mobilization training.Inclusion of the task in mobilization training.

Additional Task Selection PointsAdditional Task Selection Points

The minimum skill level at which the task is The minimum skill level at which the task is performed (e.g. 1, 2, 3) or the degree of performed (e.g. 1, 2, 3) or the degree of proficiency at which the task is performed or proficiency at which the task is performed or understood (e.g. familiarization, basic understood (e.g. familiarization, basic application, or proficiency).application, or proficiency). Skill Levels 1-2Skill Levels 1-2 Skill Levels 3-4Skill Levels 3-4 The need for sustainment or refresher The need for sustainment or refresher

training.training.

Good Task vs. Bad TaskGood Task vs. Bad Task

What is the difference? Can you identify What is the difference? Can you identify the good task from the bad task?the good task from the bad task?

Are the following task titles acceptable?Are the following task titles acceptable?

Establish a Transmission NetworkEstablish a Transmission Network Engineer a Transmission NetworkEngineer a Transmission Network

Acceptable or Not?Acceptable or Not?

Establish a Transmission NetworkEstablish a Transmission Network Is it clearly defined?Is it clearly defined? Is it observable?Is it observable? Is it measurable?Is it measurable? Is it the lowest behavioral level for a 250N?Is it the lowest behavioral level for a 250N? Do others perform the same task?Do others perform the same task? Is it specific or generic?Is it specific or generic? Definite beginning and end?Definite beginning and end? Does it contain only one action verb?Does it contain only one action verb? EstablishEstablish: to bring into existence, to introduce as a : to bring into existence, to introduce as a

permanent entity or procedure.permanent entity or procedure.

Acceptable or Not?Acceptable or Not?

Engineer a Transmission NetworkEngineer a Transmission Network Is it clearly defined?Is it clearly defined? Is it observable?Is it observable? Is it measurable?Is it measurable? Is it the lowest behavioral level for a 250N?Is it the lowest behavioral level for a 250N? Do others perform the same task?Do others perform the same task? Is it specific or generic?Is it specific or generic? Definite beginning and end?Definite beginning and end? Does it contain only one action verb?Does it contain only one action verb? EngineerEngineer:: to contrive or plan out with subtle skill and to contrive or plan out with subtle skill and

craft.craft.

SummarySummary

Any questions regarding the CT/SSB overview Any questions regarding the CT/SSB overview and familiarization? and familiarization? Use the online discussion board Use the online discussion board

Points of contact are listed in the read-ahead Points of contact are listed in the read-ahead packets.packets.

Thank you for your support in the preparation for Thank you for your support in the preparation for the CT/SSB and providing information to improve the CT/SSB and providing information to improve the quality of training products and processes.the quality of training products and processes.

ReferencesReferences

The read-ahead packet is posted on BlackBoard.The read-ahead packet is posted on BlackBoard. USASC&FG Reg 350-7USASC&FG Reg 350-7 Standard Verb ListStandard Verb List Current Approved Task ListCurrent Approved Task List Survey ResultsSurvey Results Extract from DA Pam 611-21 for MOSExtract from DA Pam 611-21 for MOS Individual Training Plan for MOSIndividual Training Plan for MOS

TRADOC Reg. 350-70, Ch VI-1, V1-2TRADOC Reg. 350-70, Ch VI-1, V1-2 http://www.tradoc.army.mil/tpubs/regs/r350-70/index.htmlhttp://www.tradoc.army.mil/tpubs/regs/r350-70/index.html

FM 7-15 Army Universal Task ListFM 7-15 Army Universal Task List