CFAV CORE FIELDCRAFT TRAINING

Sgts Kesterton, Kent, Cann

OUTLINE• 2 Phases• Multiple Sections• Progressive• Delivered by Appropriately Qualified Staff• Consistency of Approach• Précis Packs Provided • Progress Charted throughout

Phase 1 - Section 1• Pre-Requisite[s]

– Uniformed Member of Staff

• Content– Instruction of Modules 1 to 8

• Delivery– HQ Accredited Staff– Within Unit where possible

Phase 1 – Section 1• Outcome on completion

– Provided with Précis Pack 1– Training Record Sign-Off– Westminster Entry

HQ Accredited TrainersMaj DevenishLt EdwardsWO2 WagstaffCSgt ClaridgeCsgt CooperCSgt McEllinCsgt WebleySgt CannSgt KentSgt Kesterton

Fieldcraft Modules1. Introduction to Fieldcraft2. Preparation an Packing of the 90 Pattern Equipment3. Bivouac Construction4. 24 – Hour Ration Pack5. Introduction to Night Training6. Personal Hygiene in the Field7. Maintaining Weapons, Clothing & Equipment8. Section Organisation & Place in the Commando Unit

Phase 1 - Section 2...• Pre-Requisite[s]

– Westminster Entry

• Content– Instruction of Modules 9 to 28– Assessment of Modules 1 to 8

• Delivery– HQ Accredited Staff– Company Training Weekend

Phase 1 - Section 2• Outcome on completion

– PASS• Provided with Précis Pack 2• Authority to instruct cadets under supervision• Supervision by HQ Accredited staff

– FAIL• Re-attend further training weekend

Fieldcraft Modules9. Why Things are Seen10. Personal Camouflage & Concealment11. Judging Distance – Unit of Measure Method12. Judging distance – Appearance Method13. Judging Distance – Aids to Judging Distance14. Observation15. Moving With & Without Personal Weapons16. Individual Fire & Movement17. Section Formations18. Field signals

Fieldcraft Modules19. Section Formations & Field Signals – Practice20. Patrol Harbour21. Duties of a Sentry22. Elementary Night Movement23. Observation at Night – Practice24. Field Inspection25. Target Indication26. Elementary Obstacle Crossing27. Selecting a Route Across Country28. Stalking

Section 2 Assessment• More Subjective Assessment • Field Inspection• Personal Skills

– Routine in the field– Motivation– Experience– Commitment– Attitude

Phase 1 - Section 3...• Pre-Requisite [s]

– Passed Section 2– Westminster Entry

• Content– Instruction on Modules 29 to31– Consolidation period– Supervised Instruction of Fieldcraft Modules to

cadets– Obtain IM Pass

Phase 1 - Section 3• Delivery

– HQ Accredited Staff– Unit / Company Weekends / Camps / after Field Assessments

• Outcome on completion– Application to attend Assessment Weekend

Fieldcraft Modules29. Reaction to Fire Control Orders30. Issuing Fire Control Orders31. Range Cards

Phase 1 - Section 4...• Pre-Requisite[s]

– Successful completion of Section 3– Westminster Entry– IM level 3 [minimum]

• Content– Assessment of Practical Skills– Assessment of Theoretical Knowledge – Test Paper– Assessment of Instructional Skills – 2 lessons

Phase 1 - Section 4...• Delivery

– Only on authorised Company Training Weekend– May be combined with Section 2 weekend– Assessed by HQ Accredited Staff

• Outcome– PASS

• Authorised to instruct cadets unsupervised• Training Record Sign-Off• Westminster Entry• FAIL• Re-Assessment on next assessment course

Phase 1 - Section 4•This Assessment weekend must also be attended and passed by all staff every 5 years as their refresher.

•PASS–Authority to conduct cadet Fieldcraft Training

•FAIL–Can NOT conduct unsupervised cadet Fieldcraft training

Section 4 Assessment•More Regimented

–Field Inspection–Fieldcraft Test Paper–Bivouac, 24 hr Rations, Personal Hygiene–Stalk / Camouflage–Patrol Lane & Observation–FCO, TI, Observation & JD–Patrol Harbour, Duties of a Sentry & Range Cards–Night Movement & Observation at Night–Lesson Delivery

Phase 2•Attend the National Train the Trainer Course

– 1 Week Course–3 Modules

•Fieldcraft – 2 day module–1 day Learn phase–1 day Assessment phase

•Military Map Reading–Practical elements–Teaching element

•Physical Training–Learn phase–Assessment phase

Summary & QuestionsNewStaff

5 Yr Re- Validation