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Training DoctrineGuyana Defence Force

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Strategic Review Working Group, November 2009

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1. This TRAINING DOCTRINE of the GUYANA DEFENCE FORCE is the authoritative document that provides the training phi-losophy, the principles and the guidelines that will be used to plan and conduct individual and collective training. For clarity, the Guyana Defence Force includes the Reserve Force now operating as 2 Infan-try Battalion. The doctrine has been forged on the anvil of the Force’s experience and study, and will inform how the Force trains to achieve its role in today’s contemporary operating environment. It is a living document and will always suffer changes and modifications.

2. Training continues to be the most important peace-time activ-ity of the Force, and it will always be the lifeblood of any military institution. It is the cornerstone of our readiness; therefore, if it has an incorrect focus or is badly conducted, it will be ineffective and the Force will be incapable of performing its role.

3. Commanders at all levels are therefore to be guided by the spirit of this doctrine whenever they are required to plan or conduct training. In the employment of this doctrine, Commanders must uti-lize their “creative intelligence” of knowing when to apply the doc-trine and when to become innovative so as to achieve the doctrinal intent. This is the doctrine of the Guyana Defence Force that is to be applied throughout by all Units and Departments.

4. This training doctrine takes effect from January 2010.

J B LOVELLColonelColonel General StaffJanuary 2010

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Figure 1-1. Commanders’ Primary Tasks in the Training Process ...................................................................................7Figure 1-2. The Ingredients of Unit Assessment .............................9Figure 1-3. Products of Commanders’ Training Strategies ............9Fig 2-1. The Force Training Cycle Activities ................................. 13Figure 2-3. Diagrammatic Flow of the Force Training Year ....... 17Figure 2-4. Generic Officer Training Flow .................................... 19Figure 2-5. Generic Other Ranks Training Flow.......................... 20Figure 2-6. Schools Under the Ambit of STAIN .......................... 22Figure 2-7. The Common Military Syllabi .................................... 28Figure 2-8. Reserve Officer Course Category Flow of Courses ................................................................................ 30Figure 2-9. Reserve Specialist Officer Training Category Flow of Courses ................................................................ 31Figure 2-10. Reserve Advance Officer Training Category Flow of Courses ................................................................ 32Figure 2-11. Reserve Other Rank Career Path ............................. 34Figure 3-1. Composition of Grading Boards for Officers and Other Ranks ................................................................. 38Figure 3-2. Statecraft Partnership Matrix ...................................... 40Figure 3-3. Officers and Other Ranks Skilled Rating Matrix ..................................................................................... 41Figure 3-4. Re-engagement Periods for PME and AE Training ........................................................................................ 48Figure 3-5. Force Fitness Standards Matrix .................................. 51Figure 3-6. Force Shooting Proficiency Skill Levels ..................... 53Figure 3-7. Matricies of APWT Conduct ..................................... 55Figure 3-8. APWT Shooting Badges .............................................. 58Figure B-1. Instructor Evaluation Proforma .................................B7Figure C-1. Male Pushups ...............................................................C2Figure C-2. Female Pushups ...........................................................C2Figure C-3. Male/Female Situps .....................................................C2Figure C-4. Scoresheet for IRT 2 mile run ....................................C3Figure C-5. Scoresheet for IRT Pushups .......................................C4Figure C-6. Scoresheet for IRT Situps ............................................C5

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RESTRICTEDFigure C-7. Fitness Record Sheet for AFT and IRT .....................C6Figure D-1. Conduct for Elementary Shooter ............................. D1Figure D-2. Conduct for First Class Shooter ............................... D4Figure D-3. Conduct for Battle Shot ............................................. D7Figure D-4. Conduct for Sharpshooter....................................... D11Figure D-5. Conduct for Marksman ........................................... D14Figure D-7. Conduct for Basic Pistol Shooter ........................... D16Figure D-8. Conduct for the Combat Pistol Shooter ................ D18Figure D-9. Combat Pistol Shooter Range Layout .................... D18

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RESTRICTEDGLOSSARY OF TERMS

AA - All ArmsACCT - Annual Camp Centralized TrainingACE - Adult Continuing EducationAE - Academic EducationAEP - Academic Education Programme L1 – L5AFT - Annual Fitness TestAMTC - Aircraft Maintenance Technician CourseAOC - AnnualOfficers’ConferenceBJWC - Basic Jungle Warfare CourseBOC - BoardingOfficerCourseBRC - Basic Recruit CourseBS - Battle ShotBTMC - Boarding Team Members CourseCCMCSS - Colonel Cecil Martindale Command and Staff SchoolCCMTS - Colonel Carl Morgan NCO Tactics SchoolCDRSS - Colonel Desmond Roberts Skill SchoolCEC - Combat Engineer CourseCMS - Common Military SyllabusCGYOC - CoastGuardYoungOfficers’CourseCJCMS - Colonel John Clarke Military SchoolCPT - Command Primary TasksCRMJATS - Colonel Robert Mitchell Jungle and Amphibious training SchoolCSC - Costal Surveillance CourseCTD - Commanders Training DirectiveCUPOCS - ColonelUlricPilgrimOfficerCadetSchoolDC - Drill CourseDHQ - Defence HeadquartersDHTD - Defence Headquarters Training DirectivesDIC - Drill Instructors CourseES - Elementary Shooter

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RESTRICTEDFAWT - Force Annual Weapons TournamentFCS - First Class ShooterFFR - Fitness for RoleFGS - Force Grading StandardsFFS - Force Fitness StandardsFIT - Force Instructor Training FMOI - Force Method of InstructionFTD - Force Training DirectiveGd - GradeHST - High Skills TransfersIOT - IndividualOfficerTrainingIRT - Individual Readiness TestISC - Intelligence and Security CourseJAAOC - Junior All Arms Ordnance CourseCRMJATS - Colonel Robert Mitchell Training SchoolJCSC - Junior Command and Staff CourseJLC - Junior Leader CourseJWC - Jungle Warfare CourseLPOC - Lightning Plant Operator CourseLRSC - Leading Rating Seaman CourseLST - Low Skills TransfersMDEOC Marine Diesel Engine Operator CourseMEEC - Marine Electrical Engineer CourseMLEC - Maritime Law Enforcement CourseMOI - Methods of InstructionMCS - Military Core SpecialtyMPC - Military Police CourseMST - Medium Skills TransfersOCC - Operations Clerk CourseOJT - On the Job TrainingORSC - Ordinary Rating Seaman CoursePBCC - Patrol Boat Commander CoursePCC - Platoon Commander Course

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RESTRICTEDPME - Professional Military EducationPSL - ProficiencySkillLevelsPSC - Platoon Sergeant Course PSOC - Power Saw Operator CourseQFC - Quarterly Fitness CompetitionRAOT - ReserveAdvanceOfficerTrainingRJCSC - Reserve Junior Command and Staff CourseRJLC - Reserve Junior Leader CourseROC - ReserveOfficerCourseROCC - ReserveOfficerConversionCourseRPCC - Reserve Platoon Commander CourseRSCSC - Reserve Senior Command and Staff CourseRRC - Reserve Recruit CourseRRCT - Regional Reserve Centre TrainingRSLC - Reserve Senior Leader CourseRSOT - ReserveSpecialistOfficerTrainingRTC - Reserve Tactics CourseRTU - Return To UnitSAA - Skill-at-Arms CourseSAAIC - Skill-at-Arms Instructors CourseSCC - Section Commanders CourseSCSC - Senior Command and Staff CourseSIC - Standard Infantry CourseSLC - Senior Leader CourseSOC - StandardOfficersCourseSTA - Specialist –to-ArmsSTAIN - Specialist –to-Arms InstituteSTC - Specialist Training CourseTDR - Training Derivative LicenceTFORS - Training For Role SkillsTFR - Training For RoleWPC - WaterPurificationCourseWPOC - Water Pump Operator Course

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Contents

FOREWORD......................................................................................... iGLOSSARY OF TERMS ......................................................................vPART 1: TRAINING PHILOSOPHY ................................................1INTRODUCTION ...............................................................................1AIM ........................................................................................................2WHY WE TRAIN ................................................................................2TRAINING PRINCIPLES OF THE GDF .........................................4TRAINING INFLUENCERS ..............................................................5TRAINING FOR ROLE ......................................................................6ROLE OF THE COMMANDER IN TRAINING ............................6PERFORMANCE ORIENTED TRAINING ....................................8PLANNING AND UNIT ASSESSMENT .........................................8TRAINING EXECUTION ............................................................... 10PART 2: TRAINING PROCESSES ................................................. 12FORCE TRAINING DIRECTIVE ................................................. 12FORCE TRAINING CYCLE............................................................ 12OFFICERS AND OTHER RANKS TRAINING CONCEPT ...... 17ALL ARMS AND SPECIALIST-TO-ARMS TRAINING ............ 20ORGANISATION OF SCHOOLS .................................................. 21UNITS/DEPARTMENTS TRAINING COURSES ....................... 22COMMON MILITARY SYLLABUS ............................................... 28FORCE OPERATIONS AND ADMINISTRATION MANUAL 28RESERVE TRAINING ...................................................................... 29OFFICER TRAINING ...................................................................... 29OTHER RANK TRAINING ............................................................ 32PART 3: TRAINING POLICIES ..................................................... 36INSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATION ................................................ 36TRAINING INSPECTORATE ........................................................ 39TRAINING EVALUATION AND STANDARDS ......................... 39BADGING .......................................................................................... 40STATECRAFT PARTNERSHIP TRAINING ................................ 40TRAINING WITH FOREIGN ARMED FORCES ....................... 41RATING OF SKILLED OFFICERS AND OTHER RANKS ....... 41MILITARY CORE SPECIALTY ...................................................... 42

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RESTRICTEDTRAINING DERIVATIVE LICENCES (TDL) ............................. 42INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING ............................. 43CORE MILITARY SKILLS (CMS) .................................................. 43COMPETITIONS .............................................................................. 44ACADEMIC EDUCATION TRAINING ...................................... 45FORCE FITNESS STANDARDS ..................................................... 49ANNUAL PERSONAL WEAPONS TEST CLASSIFICATION............................................................................ 52FORCE TRAINING REQUIREMENTS ON TRAINING COURSES ..................................................................... 56

ANNEX A: Instructors Grading Standards And Remuneration ............................................................................A1ANNEX B: Instructor Evaluation Proforma ..................................B1ANNEX C: Conduct Of Individual Readiness Test ......................C1ANNEX D: Annual Personal Weapon Tests Conduct ................. D1

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1Strategic Review Working Group, November 2009

“In no other profession are the penalties for employing untrained personnel so appalling or so irrevocable as in the military.”

General Douglas Mc Arthur

PART 1: TRAINING PHILOSOPHY

INTRODUCTION

1-1. That man continues to be the decisive factor in determining the outcome of any conflict cannot be doubted. It is for this reason that the primary object of training and education in the Force, apart from honing our war fighting skills, will be geared at producing Officers and Other Ranks who are, disciplined, physically and mentally agile, versatile, and highly motivated.

1-2. Though we are a small Force, our training must enable us to act as deterrence to any would be aggressor and, if deterrence fails, then we must be able to fight and win conflicts on terms that are advantageous to Guyana. Our training therefore, has to ensure that every Officer and Other Rank know “how we fight.” This is what will give us the self-confidence we need to promote teamwork and esprit de corps, and increase our professionalism, which will ultimately have a multiplier effect on our combat power.

1-3. The training we undergo in the GDF has to cater for the changing national and international security environment, which is characterized by volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity. This training must equip us to deal with the full spectrum of operations in the contemporary operating environment in which we have to function to accomplish our role. These full spectrum operations include offensive and defensive operations in securing our territorial integrity, operations to aid the civil powers in maintaining law and order, civil support operations and peace and disaster relief operations regionally and internationally

1-4. The Force will be continuously recruiting persons and it will therefore be necessary to continuously provide them with the

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knowledge, skills and attitudes needed by the organisation. There are four basic reasons, therefore, why training is necessary:

a. People are recruited largely for broad categories of jobs and not for every specific job. They therefore require a general military orientation in the work of the Force when they enter.

b. Occupational fields evolve and techniques improve. Training is the process through which specialists can keep abreast of their specialty in the Force.

c. Many jobs are Force specific; hence, specific skills needed in the Force are not provided in other educational institutions in Guyana.

d. It is important to achieve cohesiveness and coordination in the Force and for Other Ranks to understand the aims and functions of the Force, not by chance or in fragments, but by an orderly presentation of policies and programmes.

1-5. The training that will be provided to every Officer and Other Rank of the Guyana Defence Force will therefore be of two types: Professional Military Education (PME) and Academic Education (AE).

AIM

1-6. The aim of training in the Guyana Defence Force is to ensure that every Officer and Other Rank is equipped with the knowledge, skill, and attitude to efficiently and effectively perform his duties.

WHY WE TRAIN

1-7. Training in the GDF has to be organised to help us counter extant threats to the nation state. Traditionally, these threats were twofold: external aggression and internal unrest. The traditional

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threats continue to exist but the changing nature of the international and national security landscape has given rise to additional threats across the full spectrum of operations. These threats will occasion the use of both lethal and non lethal force. The training requirement will continue preparing the Force to execute its present role of:

a. Defence of the territorial integrity of Guyana.

b. Assistance to the civil power in the maintenance of law and order.

c. Contribution to the economic development of Guyana.

1-8. However, the responsibilities imposed on this nation state, being a member of the community of nations, will also dictate the GDF being deployed overseas on various missions. Our training must prepare us for this and must ensure we are versatile, flexible and operationally agile.

1-9. The following are but some of the tasks our training must prepare us to perform:

a. To maintain forces at a high state of readiness to identify and counter aggression.

b. To conduct limited air, land and sea operations in the exercise of our sovereignty within our territory.

c. To provide forces as required to support the civil power in the maintenance of law and order in Guyana when required to do so.

d. To provide forces for deployment internationally in support of missions given by the Government of Guyana.

e. To provide a labour/rescue force in an emergency.

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f. To produce goods and services required by the Force to enable it to live, fight and move.

g. To execute engineering works for the GDF and nationally when required to do so.

TRAINING PRINCIPLES OF THE GDF

1-10. The six essential principles of training and educating Officers and Other Ranks in the Force are as follows:

a. Adherence to National Policy. This principle reflects the guiding role of political doctrine in making the Officer and Other Rank a conscious and committed individual who understands what he is fighting for and who has the will to fight enthusiastically.

b. Unity of Training and Education. This teaches the Officer and Other Rank ‘‘how to act.’’ Training will therefore embrace PME and AE that not only improves war fighting proficiencies, but also develops the intellect of the Officer and Other Rank and his awareness and understanding of complicated subjects to make his knowledge more effective.

c. Unity of Individual and Collective Training. Each Officer and Other Rank is an individual and must be trained to develop qualities of leadership, courage, loyalty, discipline, self - respect and patriotism. However, he is also a member of a collective (Section/boat crew/air crew/platoon/quick reaction group/company /battalion and such like). He must also learn to function as a member of the team and to ensure the success of that team’s mission since all military effort is of a collective nature. d. Training in Realistic Combat Situations. Officers and Other Ranks must have a thorough understanding of the real enemy and not a hypothetical one; they must have

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intimate knowledge of the terrain and areas in which they have to operate, and they must understand the people and environment among which they live and fight.

e. Developing an Offensive Spirit. Although the Force is charged with the responsibility for the defence of the country, this should not mean that Officers and Other Ranks should adopt a ‘‘defensive’’ spirit, which is a last resort or response to a superior enemy. On the contrary, modern warfare entails high manoeuvrability and all military training must cultivate the offensive qualities of initiative, persistence and resoluteness in order to identify and counter aggression.

f. Perpetual Training. Training never ceases; there can never be a ‘‘fully –trained’’ Officer or Other Rank. This principle means that training must be a constant process throughout the career of the Officer and Other Rank. Even knowledge once acquired must be reviewed and re-evaluated to ensure that it remains relevant and effective.

TRAINING INFLUENCERS

1-11. Training in the GDF will be impacted by certain societal trends that we must be cognizant of. These include:

a. The cost of weapons, ammunition, equipment and training in general, which keep rising. The Force is therefore obliged to work out newer, cheaper and more innovative ways of training.

b. The complexity of weapons and equipment is increasing. This requires new techniques and more training at all levels to maximize on the training opportunities.

c. The growth of cities and spread of industry, agriculture and housing areas, which have made the acquisition of suitable military training areas more difficult and expensive.

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d. The values and attitudes of the individual Officer and Other Rank have changed. Different methods have to be used to motivate them to undergo the privation of training with interest and enthusiasm.

e. A modern armed force requires much more information on the enemy, the terrain and itself (see the enemy, see the terrain, and see yourself) to be truly combat effective. Winning the information war is therefore an essential prerequisite in full spectrum operations.

TRAINING FOR ROLE

1-12. Training for Role (TFOR) simply means developing the training modules in keeping with the tasks and or duties of the assigned Officer or Other Rank. The conversion of duties and tasks provide the teaching points and makes the training “role specific.” Care must be taken when interpreting tasks and duties. Tasks and duties must include our Force Regulations, Standing Orders, Policies and Procedures. The information contained in these Force documents must be included in our courses. It is essential that all officers and Other Ranks are knowledgeable so proper decisions can be made. With this approach, TFOR will become easier, friendly and relevant.

ROLE OF THE COMMANDER IN TRAINING

1-13. The Commander’s vision for training has to be clear to all subordinates. He must invest his personal time and energy while providing guidance to his subordinates. To do so he must personally observe and assess training at all levels. He should confirm to the principle of training one level down and evaluating two levels down: for example, Battalion Commanders train Company Commanders with their companies and evaluate Platoon Commanders with their platoons. The Commander has to ensure that his trainers at all levels provide him with feedback via training reports so that proper evaluations are done. Commanders must thereafter send their findings to the Defence Headquarters for comments, discussion and further

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evaluation. Figure 1-1 gives an outline of a Commander’s Primary Tasks in the training process.

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Commanders Primary Tasks

Develop & communicate a clear vision or intent

Identify unit capabilities, strengths & weaknesses

Provide in writing to subordinates their critical functions

Master the training environment (geographic dispersion, location or unique

command structure)

Establish a safe & realistic training programme that is based on

Force training standards

Allow honest mistakes

Establish the terminal performance objective of the directed training

Ensure subordinate Commanders conduct training meetings and at time,

attend some of them

Instill discipline in units

Protect resources (ranges, ammunition, land, training aids and time) for training

Observe & assess the execution of subordinate training at all levels to ensure training is conducted to Force standards

Promote changes to improve unit training & enhance training for role

Explain unit’s mission, doctrine & history

Confirm to Force Training Doctrine

Ensure subordinate leaders understand & use leader development programmes

Develop junior leaders

Foster a positive command climate

Promote effective learning

Be personally involved in planning, executing & assessing training

Encourage open communications

Demonstrate that training is his top priority

Protect units from training distractions by rigid compliance with projected outputs

Assess leader development & provide developmental feedback & guidance as

leader, teacher & mentor

Practice effective defence resource management

Figure1-1.Commanders’PrimaryTasksintheTrainingProcess

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PERFORMANCE ORIENTED TRAINING

1-14. Officers and Other Ranks of the GDF must be proficient in the basic skills required to perform their missions under peacetime and operational conditions. This requires hands-on training.

1-15. All Ranks will train better, faster, and to a higher degree of proficiency when they know the tasks, conditions and standards to be attained. Likewise, training becomes more effective when it is performance-oriented; that is, “Can the rank perform to standard?” rather than procedure-oriented such as, “Did the instructor use the right lesson plan?” or time-oriented meaning “The training schedule calls for so many hours on this subject.” Enforcing standards helps leaders identify and correct training deficiencies, giving them a more accurate assessment of combat capabilities.

1-16. As Ranks’ performance levels increase, conditions under which tasks are performed should become more demanding while standards remain constant. All Officers and Other Ranks are to perform until the standards are achieved.

PLANNING AND UNIT ASSESSMENT

1-17. The training planning process begins with an assessment of the unit. Commanders must use the feedback from their key staff members and NCOs to assess the unit’s training levels for missions and tasks. It is this in depth assessment process that allows a Commander to devise strategies to improve on weak areas that are identified and maintain strong areas. The diagram below reflects the ingredients of Unit assessment.

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What Impacts Unit Assessment?

Unit Assessment

Unit goalsUnit Objectives Evaluation

Reports, Records

FormalAssessment

Finance

PersonnelTurnover

Force Event

Figure 1-2. The Ingredients of Unit Assessment

1-18. The Unit’s assessment, along with the Force Training Directive, provides the Commander with the inputs for him to craft his training strategy. This training strategy supports unit goals and objectives that provide a common direction for the unit’s training programme, and it will have several outputs. Some outputs are shown below.

Products of Training Strategies

Focused training of subordinate leaders

CPXs, MAPEXs, seminars, cadres etc & FTXs

Focused coordination of all training

Long range planning calendar

Resource requirements

Commander’s Training Directive Affiliation Training

Individual and Collective Training

Figure1-3.ProductsofCommanders’TrainingStrategies

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1-19. These elements of training strategy apply to both Regular and Reserve component units. The Reserve is required to conduct additional coordination between their Reserve training staff and the Regular ranks. This coordination will lead to affiliation and concentrated training between Reserves and Regulars.

TRAINING EXECUTION

1-20. The proper execution of training to standard is a difficult but rewarding process. It places a significant burden on the trainer in terms of preparation and assessment of performance. The payoff for properly executed training is a unit trained to standard on its operational missions. Defence Headquarters and its staff must be actively involved in the execution of unit and sub-unit training. A unit executes training the same way it executes a combat mission. The chain of command is present, in charge and responsible.

1-21. Leaders at all levels must know and understand their roles in executing training. Commanders must:

• Be tactically and technically proficient.• Protect subordinate units training from distractions.• Provide the resources required for training.• Ensure training resources are properly used.• Be an active participant in training.• Personally check to ensure planned training is

conducted to standard.• Assess trainers and unit performance.• Account for all trainers.• Retrain Ranks when standards are not met.

1-22. Commanders at all levels must strive to achieve the following when planning and conducting training:

• Train as individual and the collective• Train as you fight• Use approved doctrine

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• Use performance-oriented training• Train to challenge• Train to sustain proficiency• Train to maintain• Make commanders the primary trainers

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PART 2: TRAINING PROCESSES

FORCE TRAINING DIRECTIVE

2-1. In order to accomplish its tasks, the development of training in the Force must be carefully planned, executed and supervised. This is done principally by means of a Force Training Directive (FTD) issued by the Colonel General Staff. This Directive sets the course which training will follow for a specific period and will usually contain the following points:

a. Instructions about specific requirements for the role and tasks of the Force and to any special training to which the Colonel General Staff wishes particular attention paid.

b. Instructions on how to rectify mistakes and weaknesses which had become apparent in the period under review.

c. Programme and dates for exercises, courses and study periods to test or teach the techniques to be mastered.

d. The All Arms (AA) training schedule; the Specialist-To-Arms (STA) training schedule; the GDF overseas training/activities schedule; the foreign military training/activities in Guyana schedule; the units’ request for AA training; and a general outline of the training budget.

2-2. Once this is done, all subordinate commanders produce their own training instructions that give the step-by-step details, allocation of time, training areas and resources needed to fulfil the objectives of the Training Directive. In other words, subordinate commanders must produce a training cycle and submit same to the Colonel General Staff.

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FORCE TRAINING CYCLE

2-3. The training of all military personnel must be progressive and thorough throughout their careers at all ranks and in all fields. The GDF training cycle is of three years duration as shown:

a. Years 1 and 2 - Individual and Unit training

b. Year 3 - Collective or Force training

IndividualTraining

ForceTraining

UnitTraining

Officers ORs Department TrainingCompany TrainingCPXsTEWTsStudy DaysSeminarsScenario Based TrainingCase Studies

FTXsCPXsTEWTsStudy Days

BRCSIC/Gd 3 CourseJLCSCC/Gd 2 CoursePSC/Gd 1 CourseSLC

SOCPCCSpecialist TrgSpecialist TrgSCSC

Fig 2-1. The Force Training Cycle Activities

It is however undesirable to make a neat division of the 3 years into individual, unit and collective or Force training periods. Units of the Force must always be in a high state of readiness for operational action and so the interspersion of individual with collective training has to be planned.

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2-4. Training in the GDF will be done at three levels:

a. Individual Training. This will comprise all training, military and academic, for Officers and ORs that are conducted within and without of the GDF. b. Unit Training. This will comprise training courses conducted at the Units/Departments schools and any additional training organized at Units/Departments levels to meet their respective roles/tasks. It includes Unit Headquarters training and Unit exercises as the Unit prepares to engage in Force training.

c. Force Training/Collective Training. This the harmonizing of all individual and Unit training skills into a Force training module, which spans study days, CPXs, TEWTS, and FYXs. It is the end state of the three-year cycle.

2-5. The cycle for any training year may be as follows and subject to changes as necessary:

SER PERIOD ACTIVITY REMARKS(a) (b) (c) (d)

01 January Training Directive Issued During AOC

02 January to February Force Staff Training Unit Schools

03 March to October

Conduct of All Arms and Specialist To Arms Courses

Unit Schools

04 July/November

Force Training Review Conferences

05 August Sitting of Grading Boards

Supervised by DHQ

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06 November to December

Force Instructor Training

Done by Training Corps

Figure 2-2. Force Training Year Cycle Matrix

2-6. The following tasks will be executed for the activities during the training year:

a. Force Training Directive. This will provide guidance on what training, and how training will be done for the year.

b. Force Staff Training. This consists of three stages:

(1) Force Methods of Instructions (FMOI). All instructors, Officers and Other Ranks, from all schools will attend the FMOI, which will be of two weeks duration in January.

(2) Courseware Preparation. On completion of the FMOI, instructors will return to their respective unit lines and prepare the courseware for all the courses to be conducted for the year. During this stage training methodologies will be reviewed; instructors’ manuals, students’ précis, and course handbooks will be reviewed and prepared; curricula will be reviewed; and training aids will be upgraded. This stage will be for three weeks duration.

(3) Instructors Grading. All instructors will return to Training Corps for validation of their courseware and to undergo grading exercises. Lessons plans prepared during courseware preparation will form part of the grading exercises .This stage will be for two weeks duration.

c. Conduct of Training Courses. On completion of the Force Staff Training all schools will be then equipped to

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conduct their respective training courses.

d. Sitting of Grading Boards. Grading Boards will sit throughout the Force to grade eligible officers and ranks according to their levels of proficiency and the Force Grading Standards (FGS). However, units that have not conducted promotional courses will have eligible ranks appear before grading boards for evaluation to facilitate possible promotion. Grading exams will be conducted in accordance with the FGS.

e. Training Review Conference. A review of training will be done, training courses for the next year will be decided, and a decision on what grading boards will sit for the next year, based on what courses units will not do, will be made. The conference will be briefed on: unit reports that cover training done and not done; courses conducted and not conducted; what were the training challenges; what AA courses to conduct the following year based on units submission of ranks eligible to undergo training; decide what grading exercises will be done the following year given schools inability to conduct particular courses.f. Force Instructor Training (FIT). The FIT is designed for Officers, WOs and senior civilian personnel who will be responsible for designing, preparing and evaluating courseware materials, including curricula, for the respective schools. It will be of two weeks duration.

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July/ Nov Force Trg Review

Conference

JanFTD Issued

Jan to FebForce Staff TrgNov to Dec

Conduct of FIT

August Sitting of Grading

Boards

Mar to October

Conduct of AA Courses

Conduct of STA Courses *

* Except training conducted at CUPOCS

Figure 2-3. Diagrammatic Flow of the Force Training Year

OFFICERS AND OTHER RANKS TRAINING CONCEPT

2-7. Training will be continuous at all levels for the Officer and the Other Rank throughout his tenure.

2-8. At the Officer level, on completion of the SOC all newly commissioned officers are to attend the PCC, which is to be conducted no later than three months after the SOC. For officers who would have immediately pursued specialist training, they are to subsequently

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complete specific modules of the PCC, namely: range management, exercise writing (at the platoon level), MOI, and leadership. Thereafter the Officer’s career is managed by his/her Unit Commander.

2-9. At the OR level, on completion of the BRC all units are to conduct induction training at the Grade 3 level for their new ORs. Such training must be done no later than six months after receipt of new entrants. Thereafter, the Other Rank’s career is managed by his/her Commanding Officer. The Grade 3 course provides the OR with his Military Core Specialty (MCS) in the Guyana Defence Force.

2-10. On selecting ranks for training the criteria will be seniority, suitability and merit. Unit Commanders are to ensure that Officers and Ranks satisfy these criteria.

2-11. The generic training flows at the individual level for the Officer and OR are reflected below:

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SOC

* PCC

Units

SpecialistTrg

SpecialistTrg

Units

SpecialistTrg

JCSC

SpecialistTrg

SCSC

Units

SpecialistTrg

SpecialistTrg

Figure2-4.GenericOfficerTrainingFlow

* Specialist Units such as Coast Guard and Air Corps will do the modules on Range Management, Leadership and Method of Instruction

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BRC

Gd 3 Course

JLC(All Arms)

Gd 2 Course

Gd1Course

SLC(All Arms)

SIC

JLC(All Arms)

SCC

PSC

SLC(All Arms)

INFANTRY SPECIALIST UNITS

Figure 2-5. Generic Other Ranks Training Flow

ALL ARMS AND SPECIALIST-TO-ARMS TRAINING

2-12. Training at all levels will consist of All Arms (AA) and Specialist-To-Arms (STA) training. For the Officers, as reflected in the generic AA training flow, the PCC, the JCSC and the SCSC are the AA courses. For the ORs, the Junior Leader Course (JLC) and the Senior Leader Course (SLC) are the All Arms courses.

2-13. The Drill, Drill Instructor (DIC), Skill at Arms (SAA) and Skill at Arms Instructor Courses (SAAIC), though not AA courses at

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the ORs level, will be taught in modules for all promotional specialist courses. These specialist courses will include modules on leadership, management and other selected subjects suitable for the respective grade levels. Additionally, at certain rank levels completion of the aforementioned courses will be mandatory.

2-14. Units that do not conduct any STA training will conform to the training flow of the Infantry Units if there is no possibility of grading being done.

2-15. The career development training plan for Officers and ORs is dictated by academic education and the All Arms and STA courses conducted by units.

ORGANISATION OF SCHOOLS

2-16. To ensure better organisation, monitoring and streamlining of the many schools in the GDF, the organisational structure of these schools will be of two categories: those that are self regulating/governing, and those that are grouped under the Specialist-To-Arms Institute (STAIN) and coordinated by a Director. STAIN will be under the Training Corps. The self regulating schools are:

a. Training Corps. CO Training Corps is responsible for all matters pertaining to the planning and conducting of all training courses conducted by that unit. The unit is also responsible for conducting the FIT, the FMOI, and the certification process for all instructors in the Force.b. Coast Guard. CO Coast Guard is responsible for all matters pertaining to the planning and conducting of all training courses conducted by that unit. c. Air Corps. CO Air Corps is responsible for all matters pertaining to the planning and conducting of all training courses conducted by that unit.

2-17. For the schools that fall under the purview of the STAIN the COs/OCs are required to detach to command those specialist

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instructors, on order from DHQ, to STAIN. The Director Stain shall maintain a command responsibility for all matters pertaining to the planning and conducting of STA courses. The unit schools under the ambit of the STAIN are reflected below:

STAIN

Combat Arms

1Inf Bn21 Arty Coy31 SF Sqn

Combat Support Arms

G2 Branch4 Engr Bn

Combat Service Support Arms

5 SSbDHQ (G1 & G3 Branches)Med CorpsSig DeptITDFin DeptAgri CorpsBand Corps

Figure 2-6. Schools Under the Ambit of STAIN

UNITS/DEPARTMENTS TRAINING COURSES

2-18. Units and Departments will conduct the following types of training:

a. Unit Cadres. To make good any deficiencies which have occurred or could be anticipated in specialist or NCO appointments.

b. STA Courses. Each school must be responsible for establishing a minimum Grade 3 course in its main specialties.

c. Grade Training. All units are to upgrade the training and proficiency of all ranks by the establishment of grading standards, grading tests and grading boards in accordance

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with the FGS and by conducting relevant training prior to evaluation.

d. Preparatory Training for Promotion Examination. Units/Depts have a responsibility for preparing their ranks to write the Promotional Exams. Promotional Exams will be conducted at all levels from the Private soldier wishing to advance in rank up to the Captain wishing to advance to the rank of Major. At the Other Rank level the promotion examination is the same examination as the Academic Education Programme. The movement is simple: promotion from Private to Lance Corporal requires a pass at a promotion examination that is the same as Level 1 of the AEP. Promotion from Lance Corporal to Corporal requires pass at a promotion examination that is the same as level 2 of the AEP and so on until Sergeant which is level 5 of the AEP. Levels 1 to 5 of the AEP are the same as Forms 1 to 5 in our Secondary Education in Guyana. It is a second chance to finish school. The promotion exam can be done at any time and long before attainment of the rank but the Other Ranks must satisfy all the other Force criteria before being eligible for promotion. If an Other Rank passes a promotion examination it means he has passed his AEP and if he passes his AEP then he does not have to write the promotion exam. He must do one of the two exams, not both.

e. Fitness for Role (FFR). This training is required to upgrade individuals, sub units and units to required standards to enable mission accomplishment and to introduce new tactics, techniques and procedures for any specific operation.

f. Seminars. Units/Departments must conduct seminars for their personnel and, where possible, for other Units/Departments of the Force. Seminars afford an inexpensive opportunity for the imparting of knowledge, skills and attitude training in an out-of-course environment where the pressure to learn is reduced. This makes for greater receptivity of

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information by the participants.

2-19. The self regulating schools will conduct the following courses:

a. Training Corps

(1) Colonel Cecil Martindale Command and Staff School: SCSC, JCSC, SLC, FIT, and FMOI.

(2) Colonel Ulric Pilgrim Officer Cadet School: SOC and ROC.

(3) Colonel Desmond Roberts Skills School: PCC, SAA, SAAIC, DC, and DIC.

(4) Colonel Carl Morgan NCO Tactics School: PSC, SCC, and JLC.

(5) Colonel John Clarke Military School: BRC.

(6) Colonel Robert Mitchell Jungle and Amphibious School: JWC, BJWC, and Jungle Training modules.

b. Coast Guard

(1) Coast Guard Young Officers Course.

(2) Maritime Law Enforcement Course.

(3) Marine Electrical Engineering Course.

(4) Marine Mechanical Engineering Course

(5) Ordinary Rating Seaman Course.

(6) Leading Rating Seaman Course.

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(7) Boarding Team Members Course.

(8) Boarding Officers Course.

(9) Patrol Boat Commander Course.

(10) Coastal Surveillance Course.

c. Air Corps

(1) Aircraft Maintenance Technician Course, Grades 3 and 2.

(2) Operations Clerks Course, Grades 3 and 2.

2-20. STAIN will conduct the following courses:

a. Engineering

(1) Combat Engineer Course.

(2) Craft Courses, Grades 3 and 2. (3) Lighting Plant Operator’s Course.

(4) Water Pump Operator’s Course.

(5) Water Purification Course.

(6) Brush Cutter Cadre.

(7) Power Saw Operator’s Course.

b. Logistics

(1) Junior and Senior All Arms Ordnance Course

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(JAAOC), Grades 3, 2 and 1.

(2) Mess Steward Course, Grades 3 and 2.

(3) Chef Course, Grades 3 and 2.

c. Medical

(1) Basic Medical Assistant Course.(2) Grade 2 Medical Assistant Course.

d. Military Intelligence

(1) Intelligence and Security Courses, Grades 3, 2, and 1.

(2) Military Police Course, Grades 3, 2 and 1.

e. Information Technology

(1) Computer Technician Course, Grades 3 and 2.

(2) Computer Operator Course Grades 3 and 2.

(3) Computer Operator Modules.

f. Signals

(1) Sig Course, Grades 3 and 2.

(2) Sig Technician Course, Grades 3 and 2.

g. Administration and Operations

(1) G1 Branch: Administrative Professional Courses, Grades 3, 2, and 1, GPD Grade 3

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Course. (2) G3 Branch: Operations Course, Grade 3.

h. Artillery

(1) Artillery Course, Grades 3 and 2.

(2) Surveying Course, Grade 3.

(3) Support Weapons Course, Grade 3.

g. Finance

(1) Finance Courses, Grades 3 and 2.

h. Infantry

(1) Standard Infantryman Course.

(2) Machine Gun Course.

k. Special Forces

(1) Special Forces Course, Grade 3.

(2) Basic Paratrooper Course.

(3) Basic Freefall Course.

l. Agriculture

(1) Agricultural Assistant Course, Grade 3.

m. Music

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(1) Musician Courses, Grades 3 and 2.

COMMON MILITARY SYLLABUS

2-21. The Force has two common military syllabi; one for junior officers/SNCOs and the other for junior NCOs/Other Ranks. They contain the essential subjects to be taught to personnel at both levels and form the basis of both training courses and grading standards. The two CMS are as follows:

JUNIOR OFFICERS AND SNCOs

JUNIOR NCOs AND OTHER RANKS

Military Law DrillMilitary History Skill At ArmsMilitary Calculations Fieldcraft and NavigationLeadership Minor TacticsMinor Staff Duties Rights of the military RanksCommunication Studies Communication StudiesNational Policy and Rights of Military Ranks

National Policy

Tactical Doctrine Military HistorySocial Studies Military CalculationsLaw of Armed Conflict Law of Armed ConflictPhysical Fitness Physical Fitness

Figure 2-7. The Common Military Syllabi

FORCE OPERATIONS AND ADMINISTRATION MANUAL

2-22. The teaching of the Force has become variegated over the years as a result of influences of different sources of overseas training. This is to be rectified by the publication of a Force Operations and Administration Manual to standardise Force policy on operations. This manual will be the authority for all instruction, training and operations. It will comprise, but is not limited to, the following nine volumes:

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a. Volume 1 : Standing Orders for Force Operations

b. Volume 2 : Internal Security Operations

c. Volume 3 : Operations in Open Country (Savannah)

d. Volume 4 : Operations in Close Country (Jungle)

e. Volume 5 : Air Operations

f. Volume 6 : Maritime Operations

g. Volume 7 : Joint Operations

h. Volume 8 : Combat Service Support

i. Volume 9 : Security Standing Orders

j. Volume 10 : Logistics Standing Orders

k. Volume 11 : Finance Standing Orders

l. Volume 12 : Force Personnel Policy

m. Volume 13 : Other Standing Orders 2-23. Instructors are to be guided by the contents of the Force Operations and Administration Manual. All material for instruction must be approved by DHQ, and no instructor is authorized to introduce any doctrinal changes unless approval is given by the Chief of Staff. All manuals earned from overseas are for reference purposes only and are not t o be deemed the primary source for any Force training. Instructors are not to teach from them unless specifically authorised by their respective Commanding Officers who are also required to have

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the approval of the Chief of Staff. Doctrinal materials are contained in the Force Operations Manual, which is the only authorized primary source of Force doctrinal material.

RESERVE TRAINING

OFFICER TRAINING

2-24. To become a Reserve Officer the candidate must possess a skill or his/her qualifications must be higher than the CSEC or technical diploma. In other words, he/she brings additive value to the Force. Entry levels can therefore be one of three categories, which will influence the training process. The entry levels are:

a. Reserve Officer Course.

b. Reserve Specialist Officer Training.

c. Reserve Advance Officer Training.

2-25. Reserve Officer Course (ROC). This is for applicants between the ages of 18 – 30 years. They will undergo the ROC, which will be conducted by the staff of the Training Corps on weekends and holidays over an eighteen-month period. This Officer, upon successful completion of ROC is capable of providing two skills to the Force: his/her own skills and officer skills. A graduate from the ROC will complete the Reserve Platoon Commander Course (RPCC), the Reserve Junior Command and Staff Course (RJCSC), and the Reserve Senior Command and Staff Course (RSCSC). He/she is trained to supplement the Regular and, as such, his/her employment in the Force is through embodiment as necessary. There is to be no permanent employment. He/she should be holding a job to which he/she returns after training. The courses to be done by this category of Reserve are reflected below:

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ROC

RSCSC RPCC

RJCSC

Figure2-8.ReserveOfficerCourseCategoryFlowofCourses2-26. As a Reserve Officer he/she is responsible for his/her own specialist training and upgrades, that is to say his/her core skill. This is not to be at any cost to the Guyana Defence Force. However, the Force may, from time to time, provide training opportunities for Reserve Officers. If for some reason a Reserve Officer is appointed to a regular appointment then the Force becomes responsible for that Officer’s development consistent with regular standards - save and except, such appointment is for a short period. This means that such Officer can no longer simply disembody himself but now has to abide with all the burdens and benefits of Regular service, including the long way to catch up with the Regular Officer. Officers in this category will generally be trained up to Degree and equivalent level.

2-27. ReserveSpecialistOfficerTraining(RSOT). This category includes Doctors, Lawyers, Dentists, Civil Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Engineers, holders of advanced degrees and other specialist qualifications. In this category, the Reserve Officer brings his/her specialist skill to the Force and will enter the Force on a direct commission into a rank commensurate with his specialty. He/she may have to undergo a formal or shortened version of the Reserve Officer Conversion Course (ROCC). His /her advancement in rank may depend on successful completion of the RSCSC and or the application of other evaluative methods. In special circumstances the RJCSC may be necessary. Due to the precise skill level of this category, these officers will work directly in their specialist areas.

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RJCSC ROCC

Figure2-9.ReserveSpecialistOfficerTrainingCategoryFlow

of Courses

2-28. ReserveAdvanceOfficerTraining(RAOT). This category is for candidates who are over 30 years and are not yet specialists but are on their way to becoming one. His/her commission into the Force is a direct one but in the rank of a subaltern. That Officer must now first complete the ROCC and thereafter the RPCC, the RJCSC, and the RSCSC as part of his/her training in the Reserve. Such officer brings two skills - his own and that provided by the Force.

ROCC

RSCSC RPCC

RJCSC

Figure2-10.ReserveAdvanceOfficerTrainingCategoryFlowof Courses

2-29. All Reserve Officers must attend Reserve Annual Camp to validate training done at weekends throughout the year. Twelve (12) weeks of weekend training is required of each category of Reserve Officers, which includes training done on Reserve courses.

OTHER RANK TRAINING

2-30. Reserve Other Ranks training will fall into two categories:

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a. Regional Reserve Centre Training (RRCT)

b. Annual Camp Centralised Training (ACCT)

2-31. Regional Reserve Centre Training will be the main plank for Reserve Other Rank training. It means the bulk of the training will be done at the Regional Reserves Training Centres. Training of the Reserve Other Rank must be designed in keeping with the roles, missions and tasks of the Reserves and graduated in such a manner as to qualify him/her as a Reserve PTE/LCPL/SGT/SSGT/WO2 and WO1. The key to success is in the course design and their training must be relevant to their role.2-32. The duration of the Other Rank training courses will be dictated by relevance and content of the training modules. Affiliations and attachments to military and civil installations must also form part of the training content of the Reserve Other Rank. Where, in rare circumstances, a Reserve Other Rank is posted to a regular appointment his/her further training will be dictated by the conditions of the regular but, like the Officer/Other Rank who changes his specialty, significant time will be required to achieve that result. An example would be a Corporal from the Reserve who is posted to a regular appointment; he will have to first satisfy the regular training standards for a Corporal before such an appointment can be filled. In any event, once the statutory time has passed and it is desirous of keeping him/her in that Regular appointment that soldier can no longer seek to be disembodied neither can the Force disembody him/her. 2-33. Annual Camp Centralised Training allows for the management of all trainees in one location in order to validate training done and provide opportunity for inter-operability and knowledge transfer. The ACCT can be held in any location controlled by the Reserves. A Reserve Other Rank is required to attend an Annual Camp only after he/she has completed a prescribed period of training in a definite category, that is Reserve Private Course, Reserve Lance Corporal Course.

2-34. The training cycle for the Reserve Other Rank would be

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the Reserve Recruit Course (RRC) followed by the Reserve Junior Leader Course (RJLC) followed by the Reserve Tactics Course (RTC) and then finally the Reserve Senior Leader Course (RSLC). However, from time to time some Reserves may attend specialized Force courses. Consideration for the rank of Warrant Officer in the Reserve must see the Reservist attending and completing training in Drill and Skill-at-Arms.

2-35. Reserve Other Rank training will encompass both areas relating to infantry skills, and civil defence and community response techniques, such as fire fighting. This is meant give the requisite skills for him/her to augment the Regular Force and perform Civil Defence and essential services in the community. The diagram below reflects the career path of the Reserve Other Rank.

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RESERVE TRAINING – OTHER RANKS

Reserve PTE

Reserve LCPL ag 2 yrs

Reserve LCPL3 yrs

5 yrsReserve CPL ag

Reserve CPL 6 yrs

Reserve SGT ag8 yrs

9 yrsReserve SGT

Reserve SSGT ag

12 yrs

Reserve SSGT 13 yrs

Reserve WO2 ag16 yrs

Reserve WO2 17 yrs

RRC – Reserve Recruit Course

RJLC – Reserve Junior Leaders

Course

RTC – Reserve Tactics Course

RSLC – Reserve Senior Leaders

Course

RRC

16 WE & 1 x AC

RTLC

12 WE & 1 x AC

RTC

12 WE & 1 x AC

RTC

12 WE & 1 x AC

RSLC

12 WE & 1 x AC, DC, SAA

Selection

12 WE, DIC, SAAIC

12 WE, DIC, SAAIC

Figure 2-11. Reserve Other Rank Career Path

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2-36. Promotional Timeframe. Promotional time frame for Reserves must be consistent with the timeframe of the Regular Force. However, the Reservist must complete his/her weekend training and Annual Camp to be considered eligible for promotion.

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PART 3: TRAINING POLICIES

INSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATION

3-1. All units that conduct training in the GDF must have such training done by the qualified Instructors. The issues pertaining to Instructor qualification are discussed below:

a. An instructor must successfully complete the FMOI during the Force Staff Training. It must be noted that not all instructors will undergo the FIT as this is only for those who have to design, prepare, and evaluate curricula and other courseware materials. However, all those who complete the FIT must also complete the FMOI.

b. Officers will be graded A, B, C and ORs will be graded 1, 2, 3 with A and 1 being the ultimate grades in each rank respectively. Civilian Instructors will be graded according to their salary scale and appointment. For example, if a civilian instructor is holding an officer appointment and is being paid according to the officers’ salary scale then that civilian instructor will given a letter grade. See Annex A.

c. The following are the determinants for the Grading Standards for Training Instructors:

(1) Successful completion of the Force Methods of Instruction (FMOI) Course and the Force Instructors’ Training (FIT) Course where applicable.

(2) Successful completion of All Arms Promotion Course.

(3) Rank.

(4) Years of service.

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(5) Instructors’ contact hours with students.

d. Grade C and Grade 3 are Assistant Instructors and are not authorised to instruct without supervision and evaluation on Force Courses, All Arms or Specialist Courses. Instructors from Grade B and Grade 2 are authorised to instruct without supervision.

e. Officers and ORs who are active and serving as Instructors on Force Courses may benefit from the attendant remunerative and other privileges that will be afforded certified Force Instructors. Details are contained in Annex A.

f. Grading Boards for Instructors. There will be three grading boards for the three levels of grading. These are a Grade A/1 Board, a Grade B/2 Board, and a Grade C/3 Board. See details below on the composition of the three grading boards. Annex B contains the Instructor Evaluation Proforma.

GRADE A/ONE BOARD

Ser Rank Amount Qualification Remarks(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

01 Lt Col 1 SCSC, FIT and FMOI 02 Maj 1 SCSC, FIT and FMOI 03 WO1 1 SLC, FIT and FMOI

GRADE B/TWO BOARD

Ser Rank Amount Qualification Remarks(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

01 Maj 2 SCSC, FIT and FMOI 02 WO2 1 SLC, FIT and FMOI

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GRADE C/THREE BOARD

Ser Rank Amount Qualification Remarks(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)01 Capt 2 JCSC and FMOI 02 WO2 1 SLC and FMOI

Figure3-1.CompositionofGradingBoardsforOfficersandOther Ranks

g. On completion of all stages in the Force Staff Training an instructor will be designated “Trainee Instructor,” except he is already a qualified instructor. All qualified instructors will have to undergo refresher FMOI training annually.

h. The “Trainee Instructor” must then complete a minimum of 25 contact hours with students, which must include a minimum of ten supervisor contact hours. Both the student contact hours and the supervisor contact hours must be monitored and certified by a qualified Instructor. Thereafter the “Trainee Instructor” will become eligible to be certified as a Force Instructor by the Commanding Officer Training Corps.

i. Retention Of Pay Upgrade. Instructors must serve in the Training Corps as Instructors for at least three continuous years in order to permanently retain their remunerative upgrades. Instructors who leave the Training Corps and those who are posted out of the Unit for various reasons prior to completing three years will have their pay upgrades discontinued. For the specialist Units, an Instructor who instructs on specialist courses over a period of four consecutive years is able to permanently retain his remunerative upgrades.

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TRAINING INSPECTORATE

3-2. A Training Inspectorate will be established. This Inspectorate will be responsible for inspecting and validating: all schools curricula, instructors manuals, students précis, training manuals, training aids, and ensuring that the teaching methodologies and doctrines are harmonized among all schools. Additionally, the Training Corps, under guidance of the Inspectorate, will administer all tests and examinations for the respective Units/Departments schools to ensure training objectives are met. The Inspectorate will operate out of the Office of the Inspector General who may co-opt staff for inspectorate duty from time to time. Training Corps must establish its own inspectorate and curriculum review cell to provide first line feedback and development.

TRAINING EVALUATION AND STANDARDS

3-3. Quarterly reviews of all training activities, chaired by the Col GS, will be conducted to determine the attainment of training objectives. Additionally, all Units/Departments must conduct reviews at the conclusion of every training course conducted by their respective schools or at the end of any training activity. These reviews must be submitted to the Col GS no later than one week on completion of a training activity.

3-4. The pass mark for all GDF training courses is 50% of the total marks. Training Schools must use the 100 marks maximum formula for ease of evaluation. All Ranks must pass every subject to be deemed to have successfully completed the course. If a Rank fails an examination, he/she will be allowed to redo it before the end of that particular module. At the end of a course Officers and Ranks who fail no more than two subject areas shall be allowed to once only repeat those specific subjects under similar examination conditions when the course is next conducted and if successful a pass and a certificate shall be awarded. Essay writing is a subject area by definition.

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BADGING

3-5. Badges are to be awarded for the successful completion of All Arms and Specialist training courses. Schools are to create their own badges and once approved by DHQ, are to issue to successful participants.

STATECRAFT PARTNERSHIP TRAINING

3-6. Statecraft partnership training will be of two types: On the Job Training (OJT) and Secondment. For the OJT Officers and ORs will be attached to selected government ministries and agencies to undergo training in special skills areas to respond to certain national emergencies. This reservoir of trained personnel will effect the national contingency plan for the maintenance of essential services. The units with strategic linkages are:

SER UNIT INSTITUTION

01 Coast Guard Transport & Harbours Department. Ferries and other Government vessels.

02 Air Corps Air Traffic Services

03 4 Engineer Bn Bridges, Guyana Power & Light, Guy-ana Water Inc.

04 Medical Corps Georgetown Public Hospital Corpora-tion & other Government Hospitals

05 Signal DeptGuyana Telephone & Telegraph Com-pany, and National Communication Network

06 Base Camp Ste-phenson

Cheddie Jagan International Airport (Emergency Plans)

07 1 Infantry Bn Guyana Geology & Mines Commission and Guyana Forestry Commission

Figure 3-2. Statecraft Partnership Matrix

3-7. The secondment aspect of the statecraft training will see

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Officers and ORs being deployed to various government ministries and agencies to provide and acquire management and tactical leadership skills to enhance the performance of the Defence Force and those institutions.

TRAINING WITH FOREIGN ARMED FORCES

3-8. Training with Foreign Armed Forces is necessary to enhance our professionalism. Officers and Other Ranks will continue to attend overseas training courses at both the collective and individual levels. In selecting ranks for overseas training the criteria will be seniority, suitability and merit (SSM). A greater emphasis will be placed though on having foreign forces, in the form of mobile training teams, conduct training here. The obvious benefit of this approach is that it exposes many more ranks to training opportunities.

RATING OF SKILLED OFFICERS AND OTHER RANKS

3-9. Three ratings of skilled Officers and Other Ranks are recognised for the purpose of the Force Training Doctrine:

a. High Skills Transfers (HST)b. Medium Skills Transfers (MST)c. Low Skills Transfers (LST)

The matrix below highlights the matrix of skilled ratings.High Skills

TransferMedium Skills

Transfer Low Skills Transfer

Air Pilots Mechanical Engineers InfanteersAir Engineers Electrical Engineers Artillery Officer/manDoctors Marine Pilots SignallersLawyers Marine Engineers Military Policemen

Dentists Marine Electrical Engineers

Land Surveyors SeamenFigure3-3.OfficersandOtherRanksSkilledRatingMatrix

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MILITARY CORE SPECIALTY

3-10. The Force now embraces the “one Other Rank one specialty” principle, which will see every Other Rank having a MCS. The Other Rank is provided his specialty at the Grade 3 level and he is to develop in that specialist field. Where an Other Rank fails to complete a Grade 3 specialisation he or she may be allowed to switch to another specialist field. This discretion is to be exercised by Defence Headquarters upon a recommendation from a Commanding Officer. The Force will not countenance – save in exceptional circumstances – ranks attempting to change specialty after completing Grade 3 specialist training. However, Other Ranks in the “low skills transferable” category in the Force may be allowed to acquire a “higher skill” while holding a rank of Corporal or below. This, however, must not be to the detriment of the unit and should by driven by the academic development of the LST rank. It is important to note that an authorised change in specialty may result in slower promotion and loss of any benefits that the previous specialty attracted.

TRAINING DERIVATIVE LICENCES (TDL)

3-11. All licences earned through training offered to Officers and Other Ranks are the property of the Force and not the Officer or Other Rank. All such licences will be held by the Force and will be returned to the Officer or Other Rank after completion of the determined contractual period. Officers and Other Ranks holding licences derived from GDF training, hold those licences to operate the Force’s equipment and not those of other entities. Using a GDF “paid for licence” to operate equipment of other entities is prohibited, save and except specific permission is granted by the Chief of Staff. These licences include:

a. Marine and Air Pilot Licences.b. Merchant Marine Licences.c. Marine and Air Engineer Licences.d. Driver Licences.

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INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING

3-12. Every Officer up to rank of Major and every Warrant Officer in the Guyana Defence Force is required to produce one service essay per year; it will be a directed paper where a topic is selected from a wide range of contemporary issues. Those papers of deserving quality will become eligible for publication in the Force’s Green and Scarlet Beret journals and other publications. The papers will be no less than fifteen hundred (1500) words. Officers attending University and overseas courses are not exempted. A monetary award will be given to the best paper in the category of: Major and Captain, Subaltern, and Warrant Officer. It will be known as the Chief of Staff prize for Best Service Essay.

3-13. Officers, Warrant Officers and Junior Non-Commissioned Officers will debate each other on a subject of interest and deliver lectures/briefs at organised sessions. These are activities designed to provide the Officers, Warrants and NCOs with their own tools to develop themselves at the individual level. Commanding Officers/Officers Commanding are encouraged to organise suitable training sessions dedicated to developing their Officers and Other Ranks.

CORE MILITARY SKILLS (CMS)

3-14. It is incontestable that every Officer and OR will undergo specific training to execute their respective roles. However, given the Force’s size it is necessary that all possess some core military skills to ensure their combat readiness. These CMS are:

a. Skill at Arms. This will be achieved through the APWT.

b. Watermanship. Every Rank must be able to swim a minimum of 25 metres and tread the water for three minutes.

c. First Aid. First Aid training will be delivered on the

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various training courses conducted in the Force. Generally, ranks must be proficient in performing first aid and will be trained in the following areas:

(1) To clear an object stuck in the throat of a conscious casualty.(2) To prevent or control hypovolemic shock.(3) To treat minor burns.(4) To treat heat injuries.(5) To restore breathing and/or pulse.(6) To treat an open abdominal wound.(7) To treat an open chest wound.(8) To treat bleeding in an extremity.(9) To treat an open head wound.(10) To treat a suspected fracture.(11) To treat bites by snakes, bees, ticks, and chiggers.(12) To transport a casualty.

The details of these are contained in the GDF Basic Combat Lifesaving Manual.

d. Physical Fitness. This is attained through the AFT, IRT, and forced marches.

3-15. All Ranks will have to be certified annually on each skill. Less the AFT and IRT, COs/OCs will programme when the tests will be conducted. Like the Force Fitness Standards, it is necessary to document the results of Ranks’ participation in these CMS activities in their personal files.

COMPETITIONS

3-16. Competitions in the GDF are of two types: military and sporting. At minimum, the major military competitions that will be held annually in the Force are the Quarterly Fitness Competition (QFC), the Drill Competition (DC), and the Force Annual Weapons

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Tournament (FAWT). 3-17. Sports have always been essential to the development of teamwork and overall physical and mental development of the Officers and Other Ranks. It is the policy of the GDF that every Other Rank must be able to play at least one competitive sport. To facilitate participation in sports it will be mandatory for organised games to be held on Bases on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons in Georgetown and Timehri respectively. The OCs for training courses will decide the day for organised games based on the training programmes. At the Force level, the Sports Department is responsible for organising the various sporting competitions and there must be at minimum at least one sporting competition per quarter.

3-18. The Force will hold its Inter Unit Annual Athletic Championship in August/ September each year to determine the best unit. Details of the competition are provided by the Sports Department in the Force Athletic Handbook.

3-19. A Best Unit award will be given in the month of December to the unit with the highest aggregate points gained from participation in all competitions throughout the training year. The points system is as follows:

a. First - 5 points

b. Second - 3 points

b. Third - 1 point

ACADEMIC EDUCATION TRAINING

3-20. Academic education in the GDF is an integral component of the Force’s training doctrine and all ranks will be exposed to it. Academic Education includes on-line study programmes whenever possible, and it applies to Regular Officers and Other Ranks only.

3-21. At the OR level the following will apply:

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a. Academic education as contained in the AEP will be modular in nature and will be delivered at every rank level parallel to military education. A certificate will be given on completion of every module.

b. The academic education will be geared to having Other Ranks attain the CXC level. Upon attaining the rank of Sergeant to Staff Sergeant ranks should have acquired CXC qualifications making them eligible for entry to the University of Guyana, Government Technical Institute, Guyana School of Agriculture and other tertiary institutions later in their careers.

c. At the rank of WO2, ranks should acquire a diploma from the UG while at the rank of WO1 they should acquire a degree.

d. To make academic education fully accessible to all it will also be delivered via distance learning such as Adult Continuing Education (ACE).

e. For those ranks unable to attain CXC passes an Army Certificate of Education will be developed that will have accreditation from the Ministry of Education.

f. For those ranks who are only eligible for ACE steps will be taken to involve those ranks.

3-22. At the Officer level Captains will be required to attain a diploma from the UG while Majors and above will obtain a degree. Exceptions to this policy will be extended to Officers who have to receive academic education in specialist areas as determined by the Force. Postgraduate training may be considered for officers and ranks who have at least twenty (20) years service.

3-23. Priority for Training. The competition for the training dollar will always be high. However, at the tertiary level the Force would first academically train all officers and Other Ranks who fall into

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the LST category, followed by officers and Other Ranks in the MST category and finally officers and Other Ranks in the HST category. This will create balance and fairness in training and confirm to positive defence resource management principles. Translated as an example, this means the Infanteer Officer or OR has a first call on the tertiary or academic training dollar while an Air Corps pilot has the last call.

3-24. Degree on Entry. An Officer or Other Rank who joins the Force with a first degree will be entitled to read for another degree as part of the Force’s primary academic education programme or, provided funding is available, such Officer or Other Rank will be programmed to read for a post-graduate degree.

3-25. Study Leave. Study leave will be driven by the academic programme being pursued. Where the programme requires classes during the day the Officer/OR will be granted full time study leave to attend. Where the programme requires attendance at classes in the afternoons – 1600 hrs and beyond, the Officer/OR will be encouraged to attend part time and therefore hold a regular appointment with all benefits in Force.

3-26. On-line Training. The Force embraces on-line training. Any Officer or Other Rank pursuing this type of training on their own accord must inform their CO/OC in writing.

3-27. Post Graduate Education. This is embraced by the Force and will gradually, over time, be the standard academic output of our Officers. In the short term, Officers are encouraged to seek part or full sponsorship on post-graduate education. An Officer who is fully sponsored may be allowed no pay leave and therefore attract minimal or no contractual service. Partial or full Force sponsored post-graduate training may attract contractual service in accordance with Force policy.

3-28. Training Of Civilians. Civilians employed by the Force will be exposed to training in-keeping with their role. Training in this regard includes formal courses at external institutions, courses and

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seminars conducted by the Force, seminars and cadres conducted by external agencies. Where necessary civilians will be exposed to overseas training, conference and visits once it satisfies their roles, and they will be bound by the Force’s policy on contractual service for training offered.

3-29. Re-Engagement Policy. All Officers and ORs are to have their services re-engaged before they proceed on any Professional Military Education or Academic Education training courses at local external or overseas institutions. The re-engagement periods are:

Ser LOCAL PERIOD OVERSEAS PERIOD01 3 months & less 1 year 3 months & less 18 months02 3-6 months 18 months 3-12 months 2 years03 6-12 months 2 years04 1-2 years 3 years 1-2 years 3 years05 3 years 4 years 2-3 years 4 years06 4 years and over 5 years 4 years and over 5 years

DURATION PERIOD07 Aviation Engineer 9 years08 Aviation Pilot 9 years09 Doctors/Lawyers/Dentists etc. 9 years

This amends the re-engagements periods in the force Career Development Plan

Figure 3-4. Re-engagement Periods for PME and AE Training

3-30. Failure Policy For Tertiary Institutions. All Ranks of the GDF attending tertiary institutions on a GDF scholarship are required to successfully complete their studies. Students who fail will be subjected to the Force’s policy on failure at tertiary institutions contained in the Force’s Career Development Plan 2011. 3-31. Equivalency Board. An Academic and Technical Education Equivalency Board will be established in the Force comprising the Staff Officer 1 General 5, Staff Officer 1 General 1, Staff

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Officer 1 General 3, Commanding Officer 4 Engineer Battalion, Commanding Officer Air Corps, Commanding Officer Coast Guard and Commanding Officer Training Corps. The principal aim of this Board is to ensure all academic and technical education conducted by the Force be validated and given an equivalency by the National Equivalency Board and by other Institutions such as the Ministry of Education, the University of Guyana, and the Government Technical Institute.

FORCE FITNESS STANDARDS

3-32. Given the geography of Guyana, to close with the enemy in the land domain the GDF will expect to do so primarily on foot. Physical fitness for all ranks is therefore the cornerstone of our combat effectiveness. Physical fitness training is a continuous activity done throughout the year and an essential command function of Commanders at all levels. It is not limited to, but includes, the PT sessions done on the conclusion of the weekly flag raising parades. The Force Fitness Standards consists of the following:

a. Annual Fitness Tests (AFT). This consists of a 25 kilometre/15 mile forced march and an eight kilometre/five mile run. Ranks will be equipped with web equipment and personal weapon less rucksack. Every rank must complete this once a year.

b. Individual Readiness Tests (IRT). The IRT, which is age-based, will consist of a 2-mile run, push-ups and sit-ups. Every rank must complete this twice per year and the dress will be PT Order. See Annex C for the conduct of the IRT. Note that Annex C amends the Force Career Development Plan. The training cycle for the IRT and the AFT is reflected below:

(1) First Quarter - AFT

(2) Second Quarter - IRT

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(3) Third Quarter - AFT (those not completed 1st Qtr)

(4) Fourth Quarter - IRT

Units are free to determine when they want to conduct their tests during the quarter it is scheduled and should not await DHQ intervention to initiate same. DHQ must however be informed so as to provide monitors for both the AFT and IRT. Similarly, Units are to choose the routes for the forced march and the runs but must seek the concurrence of DHQ.

c. Subalterns and Sergeants Fitness Runs. Subalterns and Sergeants will complete a six-mile run once every Quarter. The dress for these fitness runs will be combat order with rifles less rucksacks and helmets.

d. Captains Fitness Runs. Captains will complete a six-mile run once every six months. The dress for these fitness runs will be combat order with rifles less rucksacks and helmets.e. Forced Marches. All ranks will complete a forced march once per quarter. This will be done over a distance of six miles and ranks will carry 40 pounds of kit and equipment that includes the complete web equipment, personal weapon and a rucksack containing the following:

(1) Helmet.

(2) 2 x suits uniform.

(3) Bed sheet.

(4) Blanket.

(5) Towel.

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(6) PT Kit (jersey, pants and boots).

(7) Underwear.

(8) Holdall with personal effects.

These marches are to be done in the afternoons and must conclude before last light.

3-33. An essential component of the Force Fitness Standards (FFS) is the documentation of the results. This exercise is only completed when the results are recorded in the personal files of Ranks and published in Part 2 Orders. COs/OCs are to ensure this is rigidly adhered to.

Ser Activity Requirements Standards Frequency Dress Location Remarks01 AFT 15 mile march Male: 5

hoursFemale: 6 hours

Once per year

Cbt or-der less packs & helmets

As Sel

5 mile run Male: 55 minutesFemale: 63 minutes

Once per year


As Sel

02 IRT 2 mile run T i m i n g s per age

2nd & 4th Quarters

PT Order

As Sel See Annex C for details on conduct

Push ups Qty per age

2nd & 4th Quarters

PT Order

As Sel

Sit ups Qty per age

2nd & 4th Quarters

PT Order

As Sel

03 Subalterns/SGTs Fit-ness Run

6 miles Male: 65 minsFemale: 75 mins

Once per Quarter


BCS

04 C a p t a i n s Fitness Run

6 miles Male: 65 minsFemale: 75 mins

Twice per year


BCS

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05 F o r c e d March

6 miles 2 hours Once per Quarter

Cbt order; helmets in packs

As Sel To be done in the after-noons and completed before last light

Figure 3-5. Force Fitness Standards Matrix

ANNUAL PERSONAL WEAPONS TEST CLASSIFICATION

3-34. The Annual Personal Weapon Test (APWT) is a test Ranks have to undergo annually to improve their proficiency in Skill at Arms with their personal weapons. It consists of six Proficiency Skill Levels (PSL) to be achieved by Officers and Other Ranks whose personal weapon is the rifle and two PSL for those whose personal weapon is the pistol. The respective PSL are reflected below:

a. Rifle

(1) Elementary Shooter (ES)

(2) First Class Shooter (FCS)

(3) Battle Shot (BS)

(4) Sharpshooter (SS)

(5) Marksman (MM)

(6) Sniper (SP)

b. Pistol

(1) Basic Shooter (BS)

(2) Combat Pistol Shooter (CPS)

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3-35. The ultimate purpose of the APWT is for Ranks from the Combat Arms whose personal weapon is the rifle to attain the BS skill level while Ranks from the other Arms are to attain the FCS level. Ranks from all Arms can progress to the MM level but only selected Ranks will be developed into snipers. OCDTs on completion of the SOC must have attained the FCS skill level while Recruits must attain the ES skill level. Ranks whose personal weapon is the pistol must attain the CPS skill level.

3-36. Every Rank will undergo one APWT shooting practice every six months, that is twice per year. The first practice is to determine his PSL and the second is to confirm the PSL earned in the first practice. Once he confirms his PSL on the second practice he will be awarded that PSL and entitled to be badged. Conversely, if he fails to confirm in his existing PSL on the second practice, he will not be allowed to earn a PSL until he does so. At the start of a new year ranks who are confirmed in a PSL will be allowed to aim for the next higher PSL.

3-37. Below is a schematic flow of the PSL for the rifle:Rifle

ES

FCS

BS

SS

MM

SP

Pistol

CPS

Figure3-6.ForceShootingProficiencySkillLevels

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3-38. See Annex D for the conduct of APWT. The below matrices of the APWT summarise the PSL for the rifle and the pistol:

RIFLE

Category TotalRounds

QualifyingStandard Remarks

Elementa-ry Shooter 35

8in Group

50% hits

a. BRC & SOC to attain this on graduation.b. 7 x Practices: 1 x Grouping; 4 x Deliberate; 1 x Snap; 1 x night deliberate.c. From 100 – 50 m ranges.d. Fig 11 targets.

First ClassShooter

70 60% hits

a. 9 x Practices: 4 x Snap; 4 x Snap/rapid; 1 x Rapid.b. From 200 – 50 m.c. Fig 11 & 12 targets.d. Night conduct NLT 14 days after day conduct.

Battle Shot 85 70% hits

a. 11 x Practices: 1 x Deliberate; 5 x Snap; 4 x Snap/rapid; 1 x Rapid.b. From 300 – 50 m.c. Fig 11 & 12 targets.d. Night conduct NLT 14 days after day conduct.

Sharp Shooter 95 80% hits

a. 12 x Practices: 1 x Deliberate; 5 x Snap; 5 x Snap/rapid; 1 x Rapid.b. From 300 – 50 m.c. Fig 11 & 12 targets.d. Night conduct NLT 14 days after day conduct.

Marks-man 75 60% hits

a. 10 x Practices: 4 x Snap; 2 x Snap/rapid; 2 x Rapid; 1 x Rapid/snap; 1 x Suppression.b. From 100 -300 m.c. Fig 11 & 12 targets.

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Sniper NA 95% first round hits

a. From 75 – 400 m.b. Mannequin targets and hostage targets.

PISTOL

Category TotalRounds

QualifyingStandard Remarks

Basic Pistol Shooter 36 50% hits

a. 3 x Snap Practicesb. From 25 – 15 m.c. Fig 12 targets

Combat Pis-tol Shooter 40 65% of 300

points

a. Stage 1: 2 x Snap Practices from 10 – 5 m. Precision targets. HPS 200 points.b. Stage 2: 3 x Snap Practices from 15 – 5 m. Silhouette targets. HPS 100 points.

Figure 3-7. Matricies of APWT Conduct

3-39. Personal Weapon Categories. Each Officer and Other Rank must be assigned a personal weapon. The categories are as follows:

a. Officers (Majors and above) - Pistols

b. Officers (up to rank of Captain) - Rifles

c. Air Corps Pilots - Pistols

d. Warrant Officers - Pistols

e. Special Forces - Rifles/ Specialised Weapons

f. Coast Guard Raiders - Rifles/ Specialised Weapons

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Additionally, the appointments of RSM, CSM, and CQMS will use pistols as their personal weapons while Ranks on special taskings such as Coast Guard Boarding teams will use pistols for such tasks.3-40. Unit Shoots. All Units are to conduct Live Firing at the Force’s main shooting range at least once per quarter.

3-41. Badging. Badges will be awarded for the following skill levels for the rifle: FCS, BS, SS, MM, and SP. For the pistol, the Combat Pistol Shooter badge will be the only badge awarded. Only the Ranks who qualify in any of these categories will be entitled to wear the appropriate badge. If a higher PSL is obtained, that badge will be worn and the previous one retired. To wear a badge one must qualify in a PSL category at two consecutive APWT. Figure 3-8 illustrates the various badges.

FORCE TRAINING REQUIREMENTS ON TRAINING COURSES

3-42. Ranks on training courses are not exempted from participation in the following Force training requirements: Force Fitness Standards, APWT, and Core Military Skill certification training. If these become due while on course it is the responsibility of the course OC to ensure students complete same, record the results, and transmit them to the individual COs/OCs and the G1 for publication in Part 2 Orders.

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Figure 3-8. APWT Shooting Badges

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INSTRUCTORS GRADING STANDARDS AND REMUNERATION

GRADE A STANDARDS AND REMUNERATION

GENERAL

1. The Grade A Standard is the ultimate stage in the grading of Officers as instructors. He/she must be able to work without supervision and be able to train junior instructors up to the level of Grades B, C, 1, 2 and 3.

STANDARDS

2. a. Successful completion of the Force Instructors’ Training (FIT) Course.

b. Successful completion of the Force Methods of Instruction (FMOI) Course.

c. Achieve over 75% in the FIT and the FMOI.

d. Have at least three years service as an instructor on a Force Course.

e. Have completed the SCSC.

f. Have completed all of Grades B and C.

REMUNERATION

3. Grade A Instructors may be paid one increased level within their current salary scale.

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GENERAL

1. The Grade B Standard is the second stage in the grading of Officers as instructors. He/she must be knowledgeable in his/her functions, supervise Grade C instructors and work without supervision.

STANDARDS

2. a. Successful completion of the Force Methods of Instruction (FMOI) Course.

b. Achieve over 75% in the FMOI.

c. Have at least one year service as an instructor on a Force Course.

d. Have completed the JCSC.

e. Have completed all of Grade C.

REMUNERATION

3. Grade B Instructors may be paid one increased level within their current salary scale.

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GENERAL

1. The Grade C Standard is the first stage in the grading of Officers as instructors. He/she must be knowledgeable in his/her area of operation and must work under supervision.

STANDARDS



c. Have at least 20 contact hours with students, which must include a minimum of 5 evaluated contact hours and a minimum of 5 supervisor contact hours.

c. Have completed the PCC.

REMUNERATION

3. Grade C Instructors may be paid one increased level within their current salary scale.

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GENERAL

1. The Grade 1 Standard is the ultimate stage in the grading of ORs as Instructors. He/she must be able to work without supervision and be able to train junior instructors up to the level of Grade 11.

STANDARDS



c. Have at least five years service as an instructor on a Force Course.

d. Have completed the SLC.

e. Have completed all of Grades 2 and 3.

REMUNERATION

3. Grade 1 Instructors shall be paid at the lowest band one rank above their existing rank.

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GENERAL

1. The Grade 2 Standard is the second stage in the grading of ORs as Instructors. He/she must be knowledgeable in his/her functions, supervise Grade 3 instructors and work without supervision.

STANDARDS



c. Have at least three years service as an instructor on a Force Course.

d. Have completed the PSC or a Grade 2 Course for Specialist Units.

e. Have completed all of Grade 3.

REMUNERATION


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GENERAL

1. The Grade 3 Standard is the first stage in the grading of ORs as Instructors. He/she must be knowledgeable in his/her area of operation and must work under supervision.

STANDARDS



c. Have at least 20 contact hours with students, which must include a minimum of 5 evaluated contact hours and a minimum of 5 supervisor contact hours.

d. Have completed the JLC.

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INSTRUCTOR EVALUATION PROFORMA

Instructor (No, Rank, Name, Unit and Grade):

Evaluator:

Course: Date:Subject/Lesson: Start Time: Stop Time:Training Location: Unit/Department/School:

INTRODUCTION Unsat-isfac-tory

Sat-isfac-tory

Good Excellent

OPENING: Display topic/ Introduce selfMOTIVATION: Gained students’ attention. Explained importance/relevance of topic. OBJECTIVE: Read Lesson Objective(s)OUTLINE: Gave a brief breakdown of the lesson content. Including safety brief where applicable LINK: Related the lesson with previous lesson(s); revi-sion. EVALUATION: Informed the students how, when and where the ELO will be tested.

PRESENTATION Unsat-isfac-tory

Sat-isfac-tory

Good Excellent

EMPHASISED MAIN POINTS: Stresses main points frequently, summarises periodically

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USED LESSON PLAN EF-FECTIVELY: Covered core content following the outline in accordance with the Lesson Plan. Transitioned effectively. KNOWLEDGE OF SUB-JECT: Demonstrated mastery of course content/answered questions correctly. Seldom referred to notes. LEVEL OF PREPARA-TION: Ensured equipment, supplies and materials were ready to be used. TIME MANAGEMENT: Managed time effectively; commenced and concluded on time. Avoided digression from relevant points. SKILLS PROFICIENCY: Demonstrated willingness and ability to demonstrate skills (where applicable).COMMENTS:

SUMMARY Unsat-isfac-tory

Sat-isfac-tory

Good Excellent

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QUESTIONS: Solicited students’ questions. Clarified misunderstandings. EVALUATION: Asked questions to check students’ understanding. SUMMARY: Recapped key points, reviewed objective(s).LOOK FORWARD: Gave closing statement about the next lesson; motivated stu-dents again.COMMENTS:

INSTRUCTOR/STUDENT INTERACTION

Unsat-isfac-tory

Sat-isfac-tory

Good Excellent

RELATIONSHIP: Main-tained instructor student relationship. TEACHING STYLE: Used interactive teaching style; encouraged students participa-tionDISCUSSION GUIDANCE: Stimulated thought, controlled discussion and avoided per-sonal philosophy.

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COMMENTS:

TRAINING AIDS Unsat-isfac-tory

Sat-isfac-tory

Good Excellent

SKILFUL USE OF AIDS: Displayed organisation, good mechanical skills, effective integration and presentation technique. QUALITY OF AIDS: Rel-evant, simple, concise, easily visible, clean and workable.

Unsat-isfac-tory

Sat-isfac-tory

Good Excellent

COMMENTS:

INSTRUCTOR QUALITIES

Unsat-isfac-tory

Sat-isfac-tory

Good Excellent

PROFESSIONALISM: Ap-propriate dress, good bearing and posture. Used appropriate language.CLASS CONTROL: Main-tains order and enforced SOPs. Responded effectively to disruptive behaviour.

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HUMAN RELATIONSHIP SKILLS: Established rapport, listened attentively. Compli-mented good work. Avoided sarcasm. Remained open minded. CONFIDENCE: Relaxed, composed and self assuredENTHUSIASM: Displayed positive attitude and main-tained students’ interest. COMMENTS:

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Unsat-isfac-tory

Sat-isfac-tory

Good Excellent

VOCAL CHARACTERISTICS: Varies pitch and inflection to show emotion and emphasis.VOLUME: Projected voice for all to hear.RATE OF DELIVERY: Varied pace and used pauses effectively.PRONUNCIATION / ENUNCIATION: Pro-nounced words clearly and correctly.

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FLUENCY: Smooth delivery and articulation. Avoided fill-ers.GRAMMAR: Avoided errors in English usage.EYE CONTACT: Looked directly at individuals. Distrib-uted visual contact over entire class.FACIAL EXPRESSION: Varied expression. Projected confidence and interest in students. GESTURES AND MOVEMENT: Used natural gestures and purposeful move-ment. Avoided distracting mannerisms.COMMENTS:

IDENTIFY AREAS OF GREATEST STRENGTHS:

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IDENTIFY AREAS NEEDING SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENT:

OVERALL IMPRESSION OF PRESENTATION:

RATING OF PRESENTATION: Circle Choice

Unsat-isfac-tory

Sat-isfac-tory

Good Excellent

RECOMMENDED FOR HIGHER GRADE:

GRADE:

Figure B-1. Instructor Evaluation Proforma

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CONDUCT OF INDIVIDUAL READINESS TEST

CONDUCT

1. The events for the IRT will be conducted in the following se-quence:

a. 2 mile run.b. Pushups. c. Situps.

2. Each event carries a maximum of 100 points and to pass participants are required to acquire 50% of the HPS. To obtain the points scored for each event, the timings/quantity of pushups/quantity of situps done will be compared against the points on the respective scoresheets. See Scoresheets below. These Scoresheets supersede those contained in the Career Development Plan manual.

MONITORS

3. As with the AFT, a DHQ representative must be present to monitor the conduct of the IRT and this request must be done via the SO1 G3.

DRESS

4. The dress will be PT Order.

RECORDS

5. Accurate records are to be maintained since these will impact on professional advancement. The Fitness Record Sheet contained in this Annex will be used, and Units are responsible for maintaining their records, which are to be entered into the PFs and sent for publi-cation in Part 2 Orders.

MEDICAL

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Start Position Position 2 Finish Position

Figure C-1. Male Pushups


Figure C-2. Female Pushups


Figure C-3. Male/Female Situps

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Age Group

18-25 26-33 34-41 42-49 50 +

POINTS M F M F M F M F M F

100 13:0013:15

15:0015:15

13:3013:45

15:4516:00

13:4514:00

17:0017:15

14:3014:45

18:0018:15

15:3015:45

19:0019:15

95 13:1613:30

15:1615:30

13:4614:00

16:0116:15

14:0114:15

17:1617:30

14:4615:00

18:1618:30

15:4616:00

19:1619:30

90 13:3113:45

15:3115:45

14:0114:15

16:1616:30

14:1614:30

17:3117:45

15:0115:15

18:3118:45

16:0116:15

19:3119:45

85 13:4614:00

15:4616:00

14:1614:30

16:3116:45

14:3114:45

17:4618:00

15:1615:30

18:4619:00

16:1616:30

19:4620:00

80 14:0114:15

16:0116:15

14:3114:45

16:4617:00

14:4615:00

18:0118:15

15:3115:45

19:0119:15

16:3116:45

20:0120:15

75 14:1614:30

16:1616:30

14:4615:00

17:0117:15

15:0115:15

18:1618:30

15:4616:00

19:1619:30

16:4617:00

20:1620:30

70 14:3114:45

16:3116:45

15:0115:15

17:1617:30

15:1615:30

18:3118:45

16:0116:15

19:3119:45

17:0117:15

20:3120:45

65 14:4615:00

16:4617:00

15:1615:30

17:3117:45

15:3115:45

18:4619:00

16:1616:30

19:4620:00

17:1617:30

20:4621:00

60 15:0115:15

17:0117:15

15:3115:45

17:4618:00

15:4616:00

19:0119:15

16:3116:45

20:0120:15

17:3117:45

21:0121:15

55 15:1615:45

17:1617:45

15:4616:15

18:0118:30

16:0116:30

19:1619:45

16:4617:15

20:1620:45

17:4618:15

21:1621:45

50 15:4616:15

17:4618:15

16:1616:45

18:3119:00

16:3117:00

19:4620:15

17:1617:45

20:4621:15

18:1618:45

21:4622:15

45 16:1616:45

18:1618:45

16:4617:15

19:0119:30

17:0117:30

20:1620:45

17:4618:15

21:1621:45

18:4619:15

22:1622:45

40 16:4617:15

18:4619:15

17:1617:45

19:3120:00

17:3118:00

20:4621:15

18:1618:45

21:4622:15

19:1619:45

22:4623:15

35 17:1617:45

19:1619:45

17:4618:15

20:0120:30

18:0118:30

21:1621:45

18:4619:15

22:1622:45

19:4620:15

23:1623:45

30 17:4618:15

19:4620:15

18:1618:45

20:3121:00

18:3119:00

21:4622:15

19:1619:45

22:4623:15

20:1620:45

23:4624:15

25 18:1618:45

20:1620:45

18:4619:15

21:0121:30

19:0119:30

22:1622:45

19:4620:15

23:1623:45

20:4621:15

24:1624:45

20 18:4619:15

20:4621:15

19:1619:45

21:3122:00

19:3120:00

22:4623:15

20:1620:45

23:4624:15

21:1621:45

24:4625:15

15 19:1619:45

21:1621:45

19:4620:15

22:0122:30

20:0120:30

23:1623:45

20:4621:15

24:1624:45

21:4622:15

25:1625:45

10 19:4620:15

21:4622:15

20:1620:45

22:3123:00

20:3121:00

23:4624:15

21:1621:45

24:4625:15

22:1622:45

25:4626:15

5 20:1620:45

22:1622:45

20:4621:15

23:0123:30

21:0121:30

24:1624:45

21:4622:15

25:1625:45

22:4623:15

26:1626:45

Figure C-4. Scoresheet for IRT 2 mile run

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Age Group

18-25 26-33 34-41 42-49 50 +

POINTS M F M F M F M F M F

100 75-73 46-45 80-77 50-49 70-68 40-39 66-65 35 60-58 30

95 72-70 44-43 76-73 48-47 67-65 38-37 64-63 34 57-55 29

90 69-67 42-41 72-69 46-45 64-62 36-35 62-61 33 54-52 28

85 66-64 40-39 68-65 44-43 61-59 34-33 60-59 32 51-49 27

80 63-61 38-37 64-61 42-41 58-56 32-31 58-57 31 48-46 26

75 60-58 36-35 60-57 40-39 55-53 30-29 56-55 30 45-43 25

70 57-55 34-33 56-53 38-37 52-50 28-27 54-53 29 42-40 24

65 54-52 32-31 52-49 36-35 49-47 26-25 52-51 28 39-37 23

60 51-49 30-29 48-48 34-32 46-44 24-23 50-49 27 36-34 22

55 48-45 28-26 44-41 31-29 43-40 22-21 48-45 26-25 33-31 21

50 44-41 25-23 40-37 28-26 39-36 20-19 44-41 24-23 30-28 20-19

45 40-37 22-20 36-33 25-23 35-32 18-17 40-37 22-21 27-25 18-17

40 36-33 19-17 32-29 22-20 31-28 16-15 36-33 20-19 24-22 16-15

35 32-29 16-14 28-25 19-17 27-24 14-13 32-29 18-17 21-19 14-13

30 28-25 13-12 24-21 16-14 23-20 12-11 28-25 16-15 18-16 12-11

25 24-21 11-10 20-17 13-11 19-16 10-9 24-21 14-13 15-13 10-9

20 20-17 9-8 16-13 10-8 15-12 8-7 20-17 12-11 12-10 8-7

15 16-13 7-6 12-9 7-5 11-8 6-5 16-13 10-9 9-7 6-5

10 12-9 5-4 8-5 4-2 7-4 4-3 12-9 8-7 6-4 4-3

5 8-1 3-1 4-1 1 3-1 2-1 8-1 6-1 3 2-1

Figure C-5. Scoresheet for IRT Pushups

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Age Group 18-25 26-33 34-41 42-49 50 +

POINTS M/F M/F M/F M/F M/F

100 80-79 85-82 75-73 70-68 65-63

95 78-77 81-78 72-70 67-65 62-60

90 76-75 77-74 69-67 64-62 59-57

85 74-73 73-70 66-64 61-59 56-54

80 72-71 69-66 63-61 58-56 53-51

75 70-69 65-62 60-58 55-53 50-48

70 68-67 61-58 57-55 52-50 47-45

65 66-65 57-54 54-52 49-47 44-42

60 64-63 53-50 51-49 46-44 41-39

55 62-61 49-46 48-46 43-41 38-36

50 60-55 45-42 45-42 40-37 35-33

45 54-49 41-38 41-38 36-33 32-30

40 48-43 37-34 37-34 32-29 29-26

35 42-37 33-30 33-30 28-25 25-22

30 36-31 29-25 29-26 24-21 21-18

25 30-25 24-20 25-22 20-17 17-14

20 24-19 19-15 21-18 16-13 13-10

15 18-13 14-10 17-14 12-9 9-6

10 12-7 9-5 13-10 8-5 5-3

5 6-1 4-1 9-1 4-1 2-1

Figure C-6. Scoresheet for IRT Situps

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No: Rank: Name: Unit/Sub unit:

First Quarter Second Quarter

DATE: AGEHEIGHT WEIGHTBMI SCORE


15-mile WalkMax Time: 5 hrs & 6 hrs

5-mile RunMax Time: 55 mins & 63 mins

2 Mile Run Press Ups Sit Ups

Route:

Time:Hours

Mins

Pass/Fail

Route:

Time:Hours

Mins

Pass/Fail

Route:

Time:

Points:

Pass/Fail

Exercise Area

Qty Done:

Points:

Pass/Fail:

Exercise Area

Qty Done:

Points:

Pass/Fail:

COMMENTS: COMMENTS: TOTAL POINTS: PASS/FAIL

Third Quarter Fourth Quarter



15-mile WalkMax Time: 5 hrs & 6 hrs

5-mile RunMax Time: 55 mins & 63 mins

2 Mile Run Press Ups Sit Ups

Route:

Time:Hours

Mins

Pass/Fail

Route:

Time:Hours

Mins

Pass/Fail

Route:

Time:

Points:

Pass/Fail

Exercise Area

Qty Done:

Points:

Pass/Fail:

Exercise Area

Qty Done:

Points:

Pass/Fail:

COMMENTS: COMMENTS: TOTAL POINTS: PASS/FAIL

Figure C-7. Fitness Record Sheet for AFT and IRT

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ANNUAL PERSONAL WEAPON TESTS CONDUCT

APWT: CONDUCT FOR ELEMENTARY SHOOTER

STANDARD

a. 8 inch group from the prone position at 100m.b. 50 % hits from the 100m range in the prone, standing, kneeling and sitting positions.

Ser Practice Range/Position Ammo Target/Exposure Instructions(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f)01 Grouping 100 m Prone 5 rounds Figure 11 with

75 mm x100 mm white aiming patch

a. Fire a 5 round group.b. Record the group size.

02 Deliberate 100 m Prone 5 rounds Figure 11 target Fire 5 rounds application.

03 Deliberate 100 m Kneeling Unsupported

5 rounds Figure 11 target Fire 5 rounds application.

04 Deliberate 100 m Sitting Unsupported

5 rounds Figure 11 target Fire 5 rounds application.

05 Deliberate 100 m standing 5 rounds Figure 11 target a. Fire 5 rounds application.b. Record the score

06 Snap 50 m standing 5 rounds a. Figure 11 tar-getb. 2x 6 second exposures with 5 second interval.

a. Order “Watch and Shoot.”b. Fire three and two rounds at each expo-sure.

06 Night de-liberate

Limit of vis-ibility

5 rounds Figure 11 target 5 rounds ap-plication

TOTAL 35rounds

Figure D-1. Conduct for Elementary Shooter

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STANDARD

a. 60% hits are required to qualify for this designation.b. The night conduct must be done no more than 14 days af-ter the day conduct.c. HPSonthefigure12targetis40hits.HPSonthefigure11target is 20 hits. HPS for the night shoot is 10 hits.

Ser Practice Range /Position

Ammo Target/Exposure Instructions

(a) (b) © (d) (e) (f)01 S n a p /

Rapid200 m Prone

10 rounds a. Figure 11.b. 5 x 4 second exposures with irregular intervals, followed 15 seconds later by 1 x 10 second exposure.

a. Firer in the nomi-nated position.b. Order “Watch and Shoot.”c. Fire one round at each exposure.d. After the fifth exposure order “Stop! 5 rounds rapid, Watch and Shoot.”e. Fire 5 rounds at the exposure.

02 Snap 200 mK n e e l -ingSupport-ed

5 rounds a. Figure 11 b. 5x8 second exposures with irregular intervals between expo-sures.

a. Firer in the standing alert position, 5 m to rear of the firing point, loaded, ready.b. Order “Watch out.”c. The appearance of the target onto the firing point, adopt the kneel-ing supported position and fire one round at each exposure.d. Between exposures, order “Apply safety catches, stand up, dress back 5 m, adopt the standing alert posi-tion.”

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03 Rapid 200 m Fire Trench

5 rounds a. Figure 11.b. 1 x 10 second exposure.

a. Firer in the nomi-nated position.b. Order “Five rounds rapid Watch and Shoot.”c. Fire 5 rounds at the exposure.

04 Snap 100 m Prone

5 rounds a. Figure 12.b. 5 x 4 second exposures with ir-regular intervals.

a. Firers in the nomi-nated position.b. Order “Watch and Shoot.”c. Fire one round at each exposure.

05 S n a p / Rapid

100 m Stand-ing and Kneel-ingU n s u p -p o r t e d / S q u a t -t i n g /Prone

10 rounds a. Figure 12.b. 2x 12 second exposures with an interval to allow all firers to adopt the standing alert position.

a. Firer in the standing alert position.b. Order “Watch and Shoot.”c. The firer is to fire one round standing then adopt either the kneeling unsupported/ squatting or prone posi-tion and fire a further 4 rounds at the exposure.d. Firers must adopt the standing alert position between exposures.

06 Snap 100 m Kneel-ing Unsup-ported

5 rounds a. Figure 12.b. 2x4 second exposures with ir-regular intervals.

a. Firer in the nomi-nated position.b. Order “Watch and Shoot.”c. Fire one round at each exposure.

07 Snap 50 m standing

5 rounds a. Figure 12 b. 5 x 2 second exposures with irregular intervals.


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08Snap/ Rapid

50 m Kneel-ing Sup-ported

15 rounds a. Figure 12b. 5 x 3 second exposures with irregular intervals, followed 10 seconds later by 1 x 10 second exposure.a. Firer in the nominated position.b. Order “Watch and Shoot.”c. Fire two rounds at each exposure.d. After the 5th exposure order “Stop, 5 rounds rapid, Watch and Shoot.”e. Fire 5 rounds at the exposure.

09 Snap / Rapid

Limit of night vis-ibility/ stand-ing/kneeling

10 rounds a. Figure 11b. 5 x 4 second exposuresc. 1x 10 seconds exposure

a. Firer in the standing alert position, loaded, ready.b. Order “Watch out.”c. Fire one round at each exposure.d. After the fifth exposure order “Stop, change position. Five rounds rapid, Watch and Shoot.”e. Fire 5 rounds at the exposure.

TOTAL70

ROUNDS

Figure D-2. Conduct for First Class Shooter

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RESTRICTEDAPWT: CONDUCT FOR BATTLE SHOT

STANDARDa. 70% hits are required to qualify for this designation.b. The night conduct must be done no more than 14 days

before or after the day conduct.c. HPSonthefigure12targetis40hits.HPSonthefigure

11 target is 35 hits. HPS for the night shoot is 10 hits.

Ser Practice Range/Posi-tion

Ammo Target/Expo-sure

Instructions

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f)01 Deliber-

ate 300 m prone 10

roundsa. Figure 11.b. 1 x 2 min-ute exposure

a. Firer in the nomi-nated position.b. Order “Watch and Shoot.”

02 Snap/ Rapid

200 m Prone 10 rounds

a. Figure 11.b. 5 x 4 sec-ond exposures with irregular inter-vals, followed 15 seconds later by 1 x 10 second exposure.

a. Firer in the nomi-nated position.b. Order “Watch and Shoot.”c. Fire one round at each exposure.d. After the fifth exposure order “Stop! 5 rounds rapid, Watch and Shoot.”e. Fire 5 rounds at the exposure.

03 Snap 200 mKneelingSupported

5 rounds a. Figure 11 5x8 second exposures with irregu-lar intervals between exposures.

a. Firer in the standing alert position, 5 m to rear of the firing point, loaded, ready.b. Order “Watch out.”c. The firer moves to the firing point, adopts the kneeling supported position and fires one round at each exposure.d. Between exposures, order “Apply safety catches, stand up, dress back 5 m, adopt the standing alert posi-tion.”

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5 rounds a. Figure 11.b. 1 x 10 sec-ond exposure.

a. Firer in the nomi-nated position.b. Order “Five rounds rapid, Watch and Shoot.”c. Fire 5 rounds at the exposure.

05 Snap 150 m stand-ing

5 rounds a. Figure 11.b. 2 x 6 sec-ond exposure

a. Firer in the standing alert position.b. Order “Watch and Shoot.”c. Fire two and three rounds at each expo-sure.

06 Snap 100 m Prone 5 rounds a. Figure 12.b. 5 x 4 sec-ond exposures with irregular intervals.

a. Firers in the nomi-nated position.b. Order “Watch and Shoot.”c. Fire one round at the exposure.

07 Snap/ Rapid

100 m Standing and KneelingUnsupported/ Squatting/Prone

10 rounds

a. Figure 12.b. 2x 12 sec-ond exposures with an interval to allow all firers to adopt the standing alert position.

a. Firer in the standing alert position.b. Order “Watch and Shoot.”c. The firer is to fire one round standing then adopt either the kneeling unsupported/ squatting or prone posi-tion and fire a further 4 rounds at the exposure.d. Firers must adopt the standing alert posi-tion between exposures.


5 rounds a. Figure 12. 2.5x4 second exposures with irregular intervals.


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09 Snap 50 m standing 5 rounds a. Figure 12 b. 5 x 2 sec-ond exposures with irregular inter-vals.


10Snap/ Rapid

50 m Kneel-ing Supported

15 rounds

a. Figure 12b. 5 x 3 second exposures with irregular intervals, followed 10 seconds later by 1 x 10 second exposure.a. Firer in the nominated position.b. Order “Watch and Shoot.”c. Fire two rounds at each exposure.d. After the 5th exposure order “Stop, 5 rounds rapid, Watch and Shoot.”e. Fire 5 rounds at the exposure.

11 Snap / Rapid

Limit of night visibil-ity/ standing/kneeling

10 rounds

a. Figure 11b. 5 x 4 sec-ond exposuresc. 1x 10 sec-onds exposure

a. Firer in the standing alert position, loaded, ready.b. Order “Watch out.”c. Fire one round at each exposure.d. After the fifth exposure order “Stop, change position. Five rounds rapid, Watch and Shoot.”e. Fire 5 rounds at the exposure.

TOTAL85

ROUNDS

Figure D-3. Conduct for Battle Shot

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STANDARD

a. 70% hits are required to qualify for this designation.b. The night conduct must be done no more than 14 days after the day conduct.c. HPSonthefigure12targetis40hits.HPSonthefigure11 target is 45 hits. HPS for the night shoot is 10 hits.

Ser Practice Range/Posi-tion

Ammo Target/Ex-posure

Instructions

(a) (b) © (d) (e) (f)01 Deliber-

ate 300 m prone 10

roundsa. Figure 11.b. 1 x 2 minute exposure

a. Firer in the nominated position.b. Order “Watch and Shoot.”

02 Snap/ Rapid


a. Figure 11.b. 5 x 4 second exposures with irregular intervals, followed 15 seconds later by 1 x 10 second exposure.

a. Firer in the nominated position.b. Order “Watch and Shoot.”c. Fire one round at each exposure.d. After the fifth exposure order “Stop, 5 rounds rapid, Watch and Shoot.”e. Fire 5 rounds at the exposure.

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03 Snap/ Rapid


a. Figure 11.b. 5 x 4 second exposures with irregular intervals, followed 15 seconds later by 1 x 10 second exposure.

a. Firer in the nominated position.b. Order “Watch and Shoot.”c. Fire one round at each exposure.d. After the fifth exposure order “Stop, 5 rounds rapid, Watch and Shoot.”e. Fire 5 rounds at the exposure.

04 Snap 200 mKneelingSupported

5 rounds a. Figure 11 5x8 sec-ond expo-sures with irregular intervals between exposures.

a. Firer in the standing alert position, 5 m to rear of the firing point, loaded, ready.b. Order “Watch out.”c. The firer moves to the fir-ing point, adopt the kneeling supported position and fire one round at each exposure.d. Between exposures, order “Apply safety catches, stand up, dress back 5 m, adopt the standing alert position.”


5 rounds a. Figure 11.b. 1 x 10 second exposure.

a. Firer in the nominated position.b. Order “Five rounds rapid Watch and Shoot.”c. Fire 5 rounds at the exposure.


5 rounds a. Figure 11.b. 2 x 6 second exposure

a. Firer in the standing alert position.b. Order “Watch and Shoot.”c. Fire two and three rounds at each exposure.

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07 Snap 100 m Prone 5 rounds a. Figure 12.b. 5 x 4 second exposures with ir-regular intervals.

a. Firers in the nominated position.b. Order “Watch and Shoot.”c. Fire one round at the exposure.

08 Snap/ Rapid

100 m Standing and KneelingUnsupported/ Squatting/Prone

10 rounds

a. Figure 12.b. 2x 12 second exposures with an interval to allow all firers to adopt the standing alert posi-tion.

a. Firer in the standing alert position.b. Order “Watch and Shoot.”c. The firer is to fire one round standing then adopt either the kneeling unsup-ported/ squatting or prone position and fire a further 4 rounds at the exposure.d. Firers must adopt the standing alert position be-tween exposures.


5 rounds a. Figure 12. b. 5x4 sec-ond expo-sures with irregular intervals.

a. Firer in the nominated position.b. Order “Watch and Shoot.”c. Fire one round at each exposure.


5 rounds a. Figure 12 b. 5 x 2 second exposures with irregular intervals.


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11 Snap/ Rapid

50 m Kneel-ing Sup-ported

15 rounds

a. Figure 12b. 5 x 3 second exposures with irregular intervals, followed 10 seconds later by 1 x 10 second exposure.

a. Firer in the nominated position.b. Order “Watch and Shoot.”c. Fire two rounds at each exposure.d. After the 5th exposure order “Stop, 5 rounds rapid, Watch and Shoot.”e. Fire 5 rounds at the exposure.

12Snap / Rapid

Limit of night visibil-ity/ standing/kneeling

10 rounds

a. Figure 11b. 5 x 4 second exposuresc. 1x 10 seconds exposurea. Firer in the standing alert position, loaded, ready.b. Order “Watch out.”c. Fire one round at each exposure.d. After the fifth exposure order “Stop, change position. Five rounds rapid, Watch and Shoot.”e. Fire 5 rounds at the exposure.

TOTAL95

ROUNDS

Figure D-4. Conduct for Sharpshooter

APWT: CONDUCT FOR THE MARKSMAN

STANDARD

a. 60% hits are required to qualify for this designation.b. The night conduct must be done no more than 14 days after the day conduct.c. HPSonthefigure12targetis20hits(60%or12hitsrequiredforapass).HPSonthefigure11targetis55hits.HPSfor the night shoot is 10 hits.

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Ser Practice Range/Position


01 Rapid 100 mProne

5rounds

a. Figure 12.b. 5 x 4 secondexposures withirregular intervals.

a. Firers in the nomi-nated position.b. Order “Watch and Shoot.”c. Fire one round at the exposure.

02 Snap/Rapid

100 mStanding andKneelingUnsup-ported/Squat-ting/

10rounds

a. Figure 12.b. 2 x 12 secondexposures withan interval toallow all firers toadopt the standingalert position.

a. Firer in the standing alert position.b. Order “Watch and Shoot.”c. The firer fires one round standing then adoptsthe kneeling unsupported/position and fires a further 4 rounds at the exposure.d. Firers must adopt the standing alert position between exposures.e. Order “Watch and Shoot.”f. The firer fires one round standing then adoptsthe squatting position and fires a further 4 rounds atthe exposure.

03 Snap 100 mKneelingUnsup-ported

5rounds



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04 Snap/Rapid

200 mProne

10rounds

a. Figure 11.b. 5 x 4 secondexposures withirregular intervals,followed 15 secondslater by 1 x10 second expo-sure.

a. Firer in the nominated position.b. Order “Watch and Shoot.”c. Fire one round at each exposure.d. After the fifth ex-posure order “Stop! 5 rounds rapid, Watch and Shoot.”e. Fire 5 rounds at the exposure.

05 Snap 200 mKneelingSup-ported

5rounds

a. Figure 11.b. 5 x 8 secondexposures withirregular intervalsbetween expo-sures.

a. Firer in the standing alert position, 5 m to rear of the firing point, loaded, ready.b. Order “Watch out.”c. The firer runs onto the firing point, adopts the kneeling supported posi-tion and fires one round at each exposure.d. Between exposures, order “Apply safety catches, stand up, dress back 5 m, adopt the standing alert position.”

06 Rapid 200 mFire Trench/prone

5rounds

a. Figure 11.b. 1 x 10 secondexposure.

a. Firer in the nominated position.b. Order “Five rounds rapid, Watch and Shoot.”c. Fire 5 rounds at the exposure.

07 Snap 300 mFire Trench/prone

5rounds



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08 Snap 300 mProne

5rounds

a. Figure 11.b. 1 x 8 secondexposure followed 5 econds later by 4 x 4 second exposureswith intervals of5-10 secondsbetween expo-sures

a. Firer in the standing alert position, 5 m to the rear of the firing point, loaded, ready.b. Order “Watch and shoot.”c. The firer runs onto the firing point, adopts thenominated position and fires one round at each exposure.

09 Rapid/Snap

300 mProne

10rounds

a. Figure 11.b. 1 x 15 secondexposure followed10 secondslater by 5 x4 second expo-sureswith intervalsof 5-10 secondsbetweenexposures.

a. Firer in the standing alert position, 5 m to the rear of the firing point, loaded, ready.b. Order “Five rounds rapid, Watch and shoot.”c. The appearance of the target is the signal to run onto the firing point, adopt the nominated posi-tion and fire 5 rounds at the exposure.d. After the first expo-sure order “Stop! Watch andShoot.”Fire one round at each of the remaining exposures.

10 Suppres-sion

300 mProne

15rounds


a. Firer in the nominated position.b. Order “Watch and Shoot.”c. Fire up to 3 rounds at each exposure.

TOTAL75

ROUNDS

Figure D-5. Conduct for Marksman

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STANDARD

1. Thefirermustscore95%firstroundhitsonadesignatedtargetwithascopedrifle.

2. The targets must be engaged on command from ranges between 75m and 400 m.

3. Targetsmustbeengagedfromspecifiedcover.

4. Thefirermustbecapableofconcealinghimselfandre-port accurately on the activities of potential targets.

CONDUCT

1. The firer must be equipped with radio communications. He will be given limits of exploitation as the range will be organized to duplicate specified scenarios.

2. The firer is briefed. He then moves tactically under orders to specified positions and engages selected targets on command.

3. At the end of the conduct, the score is given. Only one firer will be tested during a conduct.

4. Targets can be either mannequin, approved hostage targets or both.

APWT: CONDUCT FOR BASIC PISTOL SHOOTER

STANDARD

a. 50% of the total score is required to qualify for this desig-nation.

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01 Snap 15 m Standing andKneel-ing

12 rounds

a. 2 x Figure 11.b. 3 x 5 second expo-sures with intervals of between 5-10 seconds.

a. Firer in the stand-ing alert position.b. Order “Watch and Shoot.” c. Fire 2 rounds at the left target in each exposure.d. Return to the alert position after each exposure.e. Repeat the practice in the kneeling posi-tion at the right target.

02 Snap 20 m Standing andKneel-ing

12 rounds

a. 2 x Figure 11.b. 3 x 5 second expo-sures with intervals of between 5-10 seconds.

a. Firer in the stand-ing alert position.b. Order “Watch and Shoot.”c. Fire 2 rounds at the left target in each exposure.d. Return to the alert position after each exposure.e. Repeat the practice in the kneeling posi-tion at the right target.

03 Snap 25 mStanding andSitting

12 rounds

a. 2 x Figure 11.b. 3 x 5 second exposures with intervals of between 5-10 seconds.

a. Firer in the stand-ing alert position.b. Order “Watch and Shoot.”c. Fire 2 rounds at the left target in each exposure.d. Return to the alert position after each exposure.e. Repeat the practice in the sitting position at the right target.

TO-TAL

36 ROUNDS

Figure D-7. Conduct for Basic Pistol Shooter

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STANDARDa. 65% of the total score is required to qualify for this desig-nation.b. Points are awarded based on the markings on the target.c. HPS for stage 1 is 200 points. HPS for stage 2 is 100 points.Stage 1



01 Snap 10 m Standing support-ed (two- hand grip)

10 rounds

3 x concentric circle precision targets. One exposure on the left tgt.

a. On the signal draw pistol, make ready and fire ten (10) rounds unto the left target in one exposure of 25 seconds. b. Order make safe and move to the 5m range.

02 Snap 5 mStanding unsup-ported

10 rounds

Two exposures, center and right targets

a. On the signal draw pistol and fire five rounds unto the centre target.b. Change hands and fire five rounds unto the right target. c. 30 secs to complete the exposure

TOTAL 20 rounds

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01 Snap 15 m Standing support-ed (two hand grip)

6 rds a. 3 x full silhou-ette targets, num-bered 1, 2 & 3. b. One exposure.

a. Make ready and holster pistols. b. Adopt the surrender position (hands above the shoulders). c. On the start signal, firers have 70 sec-onds to complete the conduct.d. Engage targets 1, 2 and 3(full silhouette targets)e. Fire two rds at each target.f. Apply safety and move to 10m point

02 Snap 10 mKneeling

10 rds One exposure on numbered targets#4&5 enemy behind cover,#6&7 full silhou-ette and#8 hostage (head only)

a. Adopt kneeling posn and engage targets sequentially.

b. Two rds on each target

c. Apply safety and move to 5m point

03Snap

5 m standing

4 rds One exposure on target #9 &10

Fire two rounds unto each targetTOTAL 20

Rounds

Figure D-8. Conduct for the Combat Pistol Shooter

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SHOOTER CONDUCT

15m standing

10m kneeling

5m standing1 2

34 5 6 7

89 10

Figure D-9. Combat Pistol Shooter Range Layout

Note:Targets will be engaged from left to right. Firing is not permitted on the move. All stoppages have to be cleared within the allotted time.

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