G'day Matt. I'm from the Land Combat College, which is the Training Authority for foundation training. It's a timely article you've provided to The Cove. We are currently in the process of reviewing part-time foundation training, and will deliver a few options to our senior committees in the coming months for decision. You're certainly welcome to provide further comment through to HQ 2 Div, who are closely engaged in the development of these courses.
Please note that there are a few challenges the LCC has to contend with to achieve the desired result. We know, first and foremost, that there should always be a strong combat behaviours focus to our initial training. However we don't always get to determine the learning objectives to be delivered to our newest soldiers. Army is one part of a broader integrated force, and as such there are a number of "directed inclusions" that the joint force mandates are included during initial training. Noting RCDVC outcomes will likely impose further requirements on our training establishments, we may see training again changed or even expanded to accommodate these new requirements. While we aim for speed to capability to be deeply embedded within our training design, for various safety, learning development, policy or command decisions that is not always possible. We should also be conscious of the time it takes people to learn new skills, be competent, and safe, in those environments. Various reviews and enquiries have ensured Army is closely monitored in this regard.
We appreciate time is precious for the part-time workforce, and we'll attempt to accommodate this as best we can.
Please note that there are a few challenges the LCC has to contend with to achieve the desired result. We know, first and foremost, that there should always be a strong combat behaviours focus to our initial training. However we don't always get to determine the learning objectives to be delivered to our newest soldiers. Army is one part of a broader integrated force, and as such there are a number of "directed inclusions" that the joint force mandates are included during initial training. Noting RCDVC outcomes will likely impose further requirements on our training establishments, we may see training again changed or even expanded to accommodate these new requirements. While we aim for speed to capability to be deeply embedded within our training design, for various safety, learning development, policy or command decisions that is not always possible. We should also be conscious of the time it takes people to learn new skills, be competent, and safe, in those environments. Various reviews and enquiries have ensured Army is closely monitored in this regard.
We appreciate time is precious for the part-time workforce, and we'll attempt to accommodate this as best we can.