TERMINAL LEARNING OBJECTIVE ACTION: Identify Course Objectives and Requirements CONDITION: Given a formal block of instruction in a classroom environment, all materials required to complete the course and a fully operational COFT STANDARDS: Students must achieve a minimum of 80% or higher on the end of course written certification test, and receive a “GO” on all Hands-On Tests

COFT SAFETY BRIEFING SAFETY: Tampering with equipment is prohibited and horseplay will not be tolerated CVC helmets must be worn in the Crew Station at all times No food, drinks, smoking or smokeless tobacco are allowed in the training area Use all required references during maintenance and training Do not walk on or move any cables, or touch any electrical connections

COFT SAFETY BRIEFING (Con’t) Know the location and function of the three emergency Shutdown Switches Know where the fire extinguishers are, how to use them, the location of the emergency exits and the Shelter Emergency Shutdown Switches Do not permit any activity in the COFT that is unsafe in the BFV

Risk Assessment Level: Moderate, due to potential for exposure to high voltage cables Environmental Considerations: None Evaluation: Students must achieve a minimum of 80% or higher on the end of course written certification test, and receive a “GO” on all Hands-On Tests

ENABLING LEARNING OBJECTIVE A ACTION: Describe the conduct of the course CONDITION: Given a formal block of instruction in a classroom environment and all materials required to complete the course STANDARDS: Students must demonstrate knowledge of the conduct of the course by completing assignments and arriving at the proper training location on time with all necessary materials IAW the training schedule

Registration Form COFT Course Registration Instructor/Operator Class Number___________S/W Version __________________ Senior Instructor Operator Class Number _____________S/W Version __________________ Date_________________________ Location ________________________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _________ Last Name First Name MI Rank _____________ MOS ____________ SSN ______________________________ Unit___________________________________ Address _______________________________ APO/Zip _______________________________ Student # ___________________ Group # ________________ Vehicle # __________________ Primary Instructor: ___________________________________________ Assistant Instructor: _________________________________________ Comments: I, _______________________________________________certify this student DID/DID NOT meet the course objectives. Reason for course failure: _____________________________________________________________ Primary Instructor signature: __________________________________________________________

Lesson 1 - Introduction Lesson 2 - Initial Operations Lesson 3 - Operator Maintenance Lesson 4 - Instructional Subsystems Lesson 5 - Instructor Operator Duties Lesson 6 - Conclusion and Course Critique COURSE LESSONS

Training Schedule Day 1: Lessons and PE’s Day 2: Lesson 1-3 PE Review Hands On Training, Power Up/Down, Maintenance Day 3: Lesson 4 and PE Day 4: Lesson 4 PE Review Lesson 5 and PE Day 5: Lesson 5 PE Review Lesson 6 Written Exam and Hands On Test

OBJECTIVES AND REQUIREMENTS Identify course objectives Identify the Mission of the COFT Identify course prerequisites Describe the role of the I/O Identify certification requirements

COURSE OBJECTIVE Overall course objective: The purpose of the I/O course is to train and certify select personnel to fulfill the role of the I/O for units in the field

ENABLING LEARNING OBJECTIVE B ACTION: Identify The Mission Of The COFT CONDITION: Given a formal block of instruction in a classroom environment and all materials required to complete the course STANDARDS: Student must adhere to policies and procedures throughout entire I/O course

The mission of the COFT is to train and sustain M2A1, M2A2 and M2A2 ODS Crew’s ability to perform critical gunnery skills required in the direct fire engagement process MISSION OF THE COFT

ACTION: Identify Course Prerequisites CONDITION: Given a formal block of instruction in a classroom environment and all materials required to complete the course STANDARDS: Students must demonstrate a clear understanding of the requirements of the course ENABLING LEARNING OBJECTIVE C

COFT I/O COURSE PREREQUISITES Qualified M2A1/M2A2/M2A2 ODS BFV crewman Qualified Bradley Crew Evaluator within 1 year Rank of E-5 to E-7, or specially designated civilian personnel

ROLE OF THE I/O Equipment Operator Operator Level Maintainer (1st Echelon) Instructor

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Must meet all course prerequisites Certify IAW initial, sustainment, or refresher criteria Initial: Personnel trained as I/Os for the first time must meet the following criteria: 1. Training: Must receive all required training 2. Written Tests: Must achieve a minimum of 80% or higher to pass end of course written certification test 3. Hands-on Tests: Must achieve an overall GO IAW the performance checklist in order to pass hands-on tests 4. Retests: Only 2 retests are authorized and the 2nd retest requires command approval

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (Con’t) Sustainment: Certified I/O’s sustain skills by participating in their unit’s sustainment program which includes the following: 1. Annual instruction on COFT system and program upgrades 2. Written certification test on updated material 3. Hands-on test of I/O conducting a training session Refresher: Personnel that have not participated in a units sustainment program for over 1 year must re-certify IAW the initial criteria

TERMINAL LEARNING OBJECTIVE ACTION: Identify Course Objectives and Requirements CONDITION: Given a formal block of instruction in a classroom environment, all materials required to complete the course and a fully operational COFT STANDARDS: Students must achieve a minimum of 80% or higher on the end of course written certification test, and receive a “GO” on all Hands-On Tests

SUMMARY ELO A: Describe the conduct of the course ELO B: Identify The Mission Of The COFT ELO C: Identify Course Prerequisites