Unit Commanders' Course1 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

Unit Commanders' Course2 Unit Training Programs 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.

Unit Commanders' Course3 Unit Training Programs 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 Commanders' Course4 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 Commanders' Course5 Unit Training Programs Unit Training Defined: Any activity which enhances the capability and/or readiness of the unit through the practice or acquisition of new skills.

Unit Commanders' Course6 Unit Training Programs Effective Unit Training You need: a plan for training in the areas desired a person responsible for carrying out the training an effective support structure to ensure success

Unit Commanders' Course7 Unit Training Programs 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

Unit Commanders' Course8 Unit Training Programs Integrating Individual Functions Craft individual training functions to meet the overall training needs of the unit Individual member training Task Training Group training

Unit Commanders' Course9 Unit Training Programs 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

Unit Commanders' Course10 Unit Training Programs Examples: ECI correspondence courses ES upgrade training for individual achievement

Unit Commanders' Course11 Unit Training Programs 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

Unit Commanders' Course12 Unit Training Programs 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

Unit Commanders' Course13 Unit Training Programs Examples: Flight clinics Model rocketry programs ES field training On-the-job training (senior member specialty training, cadet leadership training, etc)

Unit Commanders' Course14 Unit Training Programs 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

Unit Commanders' Course15 Unit Training Programs On-the-job Training Learning is task-based Usually in the workplace With senior members, is the ideal way of learning

Unit Commanders' Course16 Unit Training Programs 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

Unit Commanders' Course17 Unit Training Programs Continual Training Your programs must be constantly on the move, changing as the unit’s mission, skill level, and needs change

Unit Commanders' Course18 Unit Training Programs 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

Unit Commanders' Course19 Unit Training Programs 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

Unit Commanders' Course20 Unit Training Programs 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

Unit Commanders' Course21 Unit Training Programs 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:

Unit Commanders' Course22 Unit Training Programs Commitment The common thread through all CAP training programs is commitment. For the unit, it must begin with the commander.

Unit Commanders' Course23 Unit Training Programs Commitment -Commanders- Continue your own training, set the example Leadership in CAP really does come from the top down!

Unit Commanders' Course24 Unit Training Programs Questions & Answers