Training Teams - UNITAF Force Manual (FM)

FM/G92 - Training Teams

Guide

FM/BG-456 - Introduction to Training Teams

Guide

The 'Training Team' is a specialised group within the unit responsible for overseeing and managing the evaluation and improvement of a specific combat area. Comprising appointed individuals including Chief Instructors, Staff Instructors, Training Instructors, and Observers, the team operates under the guidance of Training Command. Each member has distinct roles and responsibilities, ranging from providing subject matter expertise to facilitating training sessions and assessing skill levels. Together, they ensure that training standards are met, skills are effectively taught and practiced, and feedback is provided to enhance individual and unit proficiency in specific combat areas.

Policy

FM/BP-457 - Chief Instructors

Policy

Designated member of the unit serving as a subject matter expert in a specific combat area
Minimum of 1 and maximum of 2 may be assigned to any combat area
Acts as a senior advisor to unit command, providing guidance on potential changes and advising on ongoing discussions
Active participant in training, application, and observation of combat area skills
Holds the highest weighted opinion among all other roles
Accountable to both the Staff Instructor and Training Command
Appointment made at the discretion of Training Command

Policy

FM/BP-458 - Staff Instructors

Policy

Member of J7 Staff responsible for overseeing a specific combat area, its training and training team
Minimum of 1 and maximum of 2 per skill card; each staff member can oversee up to 4 skill cards in total
Serves as the primary point of contact in the combat area for Training Command, Chief Instructors, Instructors, Observers, and the wider unit
Ensures adequate training and practices are conducted through the training team
Appoints and removes Training Instructors and Observers as needed, based on advice from Chief Instructors and in collaboration with Training Command
Collaborates with Policy staff to implement changes and distribute them upon publication by Unit Command
Holds the second highest weighted opinion among the roles involved
Actively participates in training, application, and observation of combat area skills
Accountable to Training Command and appointed at their discretion

Policy

FM/BP-459 - Training Instructors

Policy

Unit member appointed as a Training Instructor in a specific combat area, having transitioned from the role of Observer
Recognized by the training team as a well-rounded individual capable of effectively teaching relevant combat area skills in group settings
Possesses a solid understanding of the combat area skills
Holds the third highest weighted opinion among the roles involved
Limited to a maximum of 6 Training Instructors per combat area
Actively engages in training, application, and observation of combat area skills
Accountable to both the Staff Instructor and Chief Instructors

Policy

FM/BP-460 - Observers

Policy

A member of the unit who is appointed as an Observer in a specific combat area, who in the eyes of the training team is trusted to assess others in a non-teaching capacity in the combat areas skills.
Typically a starting role on route to Training Instructor.
Holds the lowest weighted opinion.
Maximum of 8 per combat area
Active in the training, application and observation of combat area skills.
Accountable to the Training Instructors and Chief Instructors.