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When commanders at all levels visit training they would normally have a purpose in mind and would draw conclusions about what they have seen, heard and sensed. This aide-memoire offers some suggestions on points to consider and conclusions which may be drawn. Offer a few words of encouragement and advice on the spot, at an appropriate time, and follow up as required.
TRAINING VISIT AIDE MEMOIRE - POINTS TO CONSIDER
1. AIM
Achieving Aim
Focused
Relevant
Realistic
2. DESIGN AND CONDUCT
Progressive Stages
Logical Rhythm and Tempo
Repetition
Challenging
Developing People
Training Second Teams
3. LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
Confirmation At Stages
After-Action Reviews
Proper Critiques and Coaching
Recording Lessons Learned
· Mid-course Adjustments
4. TRAINING ATMOSPHERE
Safety
Adequacy of Pre-training Preparations
Efficient Use Of Resources
Care and Maintenance of Vehicles, Equipment and
Weapons
5. LEADERSHIP
NCOs Making Sure Training Runs Smoothly
Officers Doing Their Job
Leaders Being Developed
6. GENERAL
Soldiers Know What They Are Doing and Why
Total Team Involvement
Effective Use of Available Talent
Good Feedback and Healthy After-Action Review Process
CONCLUSIONS
Determine the answers to the following questions, then do something about it:
Is the training effective?
Are there better ways to achieve the Aim?
How can the training be improved?
How can the learning environment be improved?
Are the “lessons learned” valid?
Are the problems ones of doctrine, leadership, equipment, simulations, pre-training, resources or coaching?
Are there any specific recommendations?
APPENDIX 2: Model of an After-Action Review - Discussion Check List
