Unit Commanders' Course1 Unit Training Programs Main Points –Unit training defined –Effective...

Unit Commanders' Course 1

Unit Training Programs

Main Points

– Unit training defined– Effective unit training– Integrating individual functions– Passive training programs– Active training programs– Continual training– Group, Wing, Region, and National programs– Commitment of command



Overview

This segment will discuss the importance and formulation of

effective unit training programs. It also explains the different

approaches to unit training and CAP schools which augment unit training.



Participants will:

• be able to define unit training• describe the difference between active and

passive training programs• understand the importance of continual training• know how to utilize a meeting schedule when

planning their training• will see where group. wing, region, and national

schools fit into their individual programs• understand why the command must be a

strong advocate and participant in unit training programs.



Unit training programs are the heart of CAP training. It is at the unit level

where the “rubber meets the road”.



Unit TrainingDefined:

Any activity which enhances the capability and/or readiness of the

unit through the practice or acquisition of new skills.



Effective Unit TrainingYou need:

• a plan for training in the areas desired

• a person responsible for carrying out the training

• an effective support structure to ensure success



Ideas for Spice in Unit Training

• Guest speakers• Joint training with other units• Sponsor or participate in a SAREX• Use teaching aids such as: view-graphs,

videos, films, and audio tapes• Have other people help you• Use other than CAP materials



Integrating Individual Functions

Craft individual training functions to meet the overall training needs of the

unit• Individual member training• Task Training• Group training



Passive Training Programs:

• do not rely on much outside support• relies heavily on individual motivation

and effort• good for members with a thorough

basic knowledge of subject matter, or to instruct about uncomplicated tasks



Examples:

• ECI correspondence courses

• ES upgrade training for individual achievement



Passive Training Programs

• Supervision exists in passive training but is not as direct

• Members who participate may choose their own personal objectives, focus, and schedule



Active Training Programs

• Those programs which require support from people and organizations outside of the individual student

• Usually group efforts, more than one student participating



Examples:

• Flight clinics• Model rocketry programs• ES field training• On-the-job training (senior member

specialty training, cadet leadership training, etc)



Active Training Programs

On-the-job training is an active training program

– refers to the learning environment of the student, not the level of outside support or instruction



On-the-job Training

• Learning is task-based

• Usually in the workplace

• With senior members, is the ideal way of learning



Supervisor responsibilities

• Formulating a plan of action and objectives for the student

• Teaching the skills to the student in the work setting (having the student do as much as possible)

• Providing immediate feedback to the student throughout the process



Continual Training

Your programs must be constantly on the move, changing as the unit’s

mission, skill level, and needs change



What should you train your people for?

Train them to:

• support the CAP program as a whole• perform the jobs necessary to effectively

run the unit• advance their professional and personal

development



When do you have time to train?Create time by:

• delegating training planning and taskings

• plan training time into your schedule– Schedules provide a ready-made matrix– How to use the matrix



Group, Wing, Region, and National Programs

• For those programs which require more resources than any one unit has

• For those programs requiring a broader foundation

• Programs mandated to be administered at a higher level



Group, Wing, Region, and National Programs

• Some programs are CAP-wide programs which are administered at lower levels of command

• Others are designed and administered entirely by that echelon:



Commitment

The common thread through all CAP training programs is commitment.

For the unit, it must begin with the commander.



Commitment

-Commanders-Continue your own training, set the

example

Leadership in CAP really does come from the top down!



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