PROGRAM OF INSTRUCTION — The instructional design for this course is subject based. Each subject has corresponding blocks of

PROGRAM OF INSTRUCTION Iraqi Army Basic Training (IABT) CPA-CMATT UNCLASSIFIED FOREWORD 1. PURPOSE: This publication prescribes the training requirements for the Iraqi Army Basic Training (IABT) in terms of objectives for each training cycle and shows planned time for each block of instruction. 2. COURSE DESIGN/DESCRIPTION: The instructional design for this course is subject based. Each subject has corresponding blocks of instruction. This is a cadre led course instructed by the chain of command which receives leadership training and is assembled prior to the formation and training of the Battalion. The chain of command is responsible for the training and administrative functions of the Battalion upon muster. Appendix A is an example of an ideal training cycle, however subjects may be moved in the timeline due to training resource restrictions, such as range availability, instructor availability, holidays or any other restrictions as designated by the unit commander. The blocks of instruction that comprise each subject are not all inclusive (Appendix B). Every opportunity should be taken to expand on the prescribed blocks of instruction and reinforce basic soldiering skills and Tactics, Techniques and Procedures. Down time due to limited range capacity or administrative halts in training should be used for reinforcement training or preteaching upcoming subjects. The endstate is that all subjects are taught and tested with each soldier receiving a go in each subject before graduation. 4. 4 vs. 8 WEEK TRAINING CYCLE: The 8 week training cycle is designed to train a Light Infantry Battalion to squad level proficiency, with a familiarization period for platoon level operations. The first 4 weeks of training are focused on individual skills while the last 4 weeks are focused on squad and platoon training. Specialists who are slotted to serve in a Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC) will conduct the first 4 weeks of Basic Training. Upon completion of week 4 the HHC will conduct training separate from the rifle companies. The HHC will be responsible for training support specialists while continuing to fulfill their mission of support and administration of the Battalion. It is imperative that support specialists are not pulled from training to provide administration and support until the completion of week 4 of training. Rifle companies will complete the final 4 weeks of training. 5. REFERENCES: Appendix A, BN Training Summary Appendix B, BN Training POI Hours Commandant CPA-CMATT A