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|scope = S7 Department - Regulations and Procedures | |scope = S7 Department - Regulations and Procedures | ||
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|effectivedate = 20JUN20 | |effectivedate = 20JUN20 | ||
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=S7 Training - Standard Operating Procedures= | =S7 Training - Standard Operating Procedures= | ||
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Each Training School is responsible for the following SOP's: | Each Training School is responsible for the following SOP's: | ||
| − | + | =Course Scheduling= | |
| − | + | *Unless otherwise approved by S7 HQ, each course is run at least once a month at a time that works for both NA and EU time zones. If this is not possible, a second running of the course should be done to ensure that at least once per month each course is run for each continent. More advanced courses can be run less frequently on an approved basis as demand requires. | |
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| − | *Unless otherwise approved by | ||
*Courses must be posted at least 1 week (7 days) prior to the run date to allow troopers reasonable time to sign up | *Courses must be posted at least 1 week (7 days) prior to the run date to allow troopers reasonable time to sign up | ||
| − | *ALL courses must be added as events to the [https:// | + | *ALL courses must be added as events to the [https://7cav.us/events/ Regimental Calendar application] on our website per [[S7 Department - Class Posting|S7 Department - Class Posting]] |
| − | + | *After a class is run, instructors are responsible to un-stick the class announcement post | |
| − | *After a class is run, | + | =Course Development & Updates= |
| − | + | ==New Courses== | |
| − | + | *New courses require a proposal form to be sent to the Lead Instructor and then must be sent up the S7 CoC to S7 HQ for final approval | |
| − | + | ** [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScNRgSBU8swU-XS_Ce6A6IgucuaiUiCj7SL8M_e4Z7zsIvLbw/viewform S7 New Course Proposal Form] | |
| − | + | *After approval is granted by S7HQ, the proposal should then be distributed to the Company Staff of the affected company or MOS of the proposed class for review and approval. The intent is each Company/MOS should have some buy-in and be able to provide some feedback on how the class can best serve their unit. | |
| − | + | *After approval is granted by Company Staff, the lesson plan and field manual drafts must be developed and once ready, sent up the S7 CoC to S7 HQ for final approval | |
| − | + | *After approval is granted by S7 HQ, a demo course must be run and observed by the Senior Instructor, Lead Instructor, and/or S7 HQ in order to receive final approval for the school to consistently run the class going forward | |
| − | + | **Demo classes can be run as the first class that includes a normal class posting and regular student participation that counts for class credit | |
| − | + | **The intention is that the course developers/instructors, Lead Instructor, and/or S7 HQ can do a final audit together of the demo course and make any final LP or map adjustments as necessary | |
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*Updates to existing courses: | *Updates to existing courses: | ||
| − | **If existing courses require an update, updates need to be handled on a case-by-case basis. The intention is that minor lesson plan or map updates can be approved by | + | **If existing courses require an update, updates need to be handled on a case-by-case basis. The intention is that minor lesson plan or map updates can be approved by Lead Instructors. Larger lesson plan content changes/overhauls are sent up the S7 CoC to S7 HQ for final approval. |
| − | * | + | *Lead Instructors must ensure Lesson Plans, Manuals, and maps (if applicable) are kept up-to-date and the most current versions are available in each School's respective Google Drive folders |
| − | + | =Tracking= | |
| − | + | *All classes and instructor accountability data should be tracked based upon the information provided on all [https://7cav.us/forums/24/ S7 Graduation posts] and recorded on the S7 Master Tracker and each school's own individual tracker, which is maintained by the appropriate Lead Instructor, S7 HQ, or its designates | |
| − | *All classes and instructor accountability data should be tracked | + | *Each school will maintain a list of instructors who are qualified to teach each class within the school on the [https://7cav.us/forums/90/ S7 forums] and be maintained by the Lead Instructor |
| − | * | + | =Instructor Minimum Requirements= |
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*Instructors in any course should have the course qualification prior to attending as an assistant instructor. For new courses, the course developers will run the course for the first few runs. | *Instructors in any course should have the course qualification prior to attending as an assistant instructor. For new courses, the course developers will run the course for the first few runs. | ||
*Instructors must hold the rank of Private First Class (E-3) or above and must have no negative action pending or active | *Instructors must hold the rank of Private First Class (E-3) or above and must have no negative action pending or active | ||
| − | *Instructors are required to assist or | + | *Instructors are required to assist or instruct a course at least once monthly. Instructors who fail to meet this minimum requirement will receive a Developmental Counseling Statement (DCS). Subsequent failures to meet the minimum requirement will result in removal from the department. |
| − | *Previous Instructors that were out of the S7 Department longer than 6 months have to do a refresher on all courses the school offers in the form of one assist before they can teach courses on their own | + | *Previous Instructors that were out of the S7 Department longer than 6 months have to do a refresher on all courses the school offers in the form of one assist before they can teach courses on their own again |
| − | + | =Instructor Requirements= | |
| − | = | + | Instructors must go through the following process to be considered qualified to run a class: |
| − | + | #Attended and graduate the course first as a student | |
| − | #Attended the course first as a student | ||
#Attend 1 run-through of the course as an assistant | #Attend 1 run-through of the course as an assistant | ||
| − | #Lead instruct the course at least once under the supervision of a qualified | + | #Lead instruct the course at least once under the supervision of a qualified instructor for that specific course |
| − | + | =Arma 2 Class Equivalencies= | |
| − | + | *Soldiers who have successfully completed an Arma 2 class are not required to re-do the class in Arma 3. Students are able to sign up and participate in the course however, and will receive credit as a new MILPACS entry. | |
| − | Soldiers who have successfully completed an Arma 2 class are not required to re-do the class in Arma 3. Students are able to sign up and participate in the course however, and will receive credit as a new MILPACS entry. | + | =Recruit Eligibility to Attend Classes= |
| − | + | *Recruits are permitted to attend any S7 Classes if they have successfully completed Basic Combat Training (bootcamp). S7 Instructors may ask a recruit if they are unsure of their status, or discuss with Recruit Training Command personnel. | |
| − | + | =Staff taking ELOA= | |
| − | Recruits are permitted to attend any S7 Classes | + | *When an instructor goes on ELOA, they are automatically removed from the department. If they wish to rejoin the department, they must submit a new PAF department application. |
| − | + | =Surveys= | |
| − | + | *For all courses that are run, a survey will be sent to the participants at the end of the class. Use the appropriate game AO survey located here: [https://7cav.us/threads/204/ S7 Training Survey.] | |
| − | When an instructor goes on ELOA, they are automatically removed from the department. | ||
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| − | For all courses that are run, a survey will be sent to the participants at the end of the class. Use the appropriate game AO survey located here: [https://7cav.us/threads/ | ||
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=Arma 3 Course Pre-Requisites= | =Arma 3 Course Pre-Requisites= | ||
All students must attend the foundation courses (Basic Land Navigation, Basic Radio Communication Course, and Basic Individual Training. Specific exemptions are granted for specific MOS's. | All students must attend the foundation courses (Basic Land Navigation, Basic Radio Communication Course, and Basic Individual Training. Specific exemptions are granted for specific MOS's. | ||
==Combat Lifesaver Course== | ==Combat Lifesaver Course== | ||
| − | * 68W Soldiers are exempt from the Basic Land Navigation, Basic Radio Communication Course, and Basic Individual Training requirements for this class | + | *68W Soldiers are exempt from the Basic Land Navigation, Basic Radio Communication Course, and Basic Individual Training requirements for this class |
| − | + | =Basic Armor Crewman Course= | |
| − | * 19K Soldiers are exempt from the Basic Land Navigation, Basic Radio Communication Course, and Basic Individual Training requirements for this class | + | *19K Soldiers are exempt from the Basic Land Navigation, Basic Radio Communication Course, and Basic Individual Training requirements for this class |
| − | + | Basic Mechanized Infantry Course | |
| − | + | 19D are exempt from the Basic Land Navigation, Basic Radio Communication Course, and Basic Individual Training requirements for this class | |
| − | + | =Ground School= | |
| − | + | *153A, 155A, and 15P Soldiers are exempt from the Basic Land Navigation, and Basic Radio Communication Course requirements for this class | |
| − | + | =Basic Airborne Course= | |
| − | * 153A, 155A, and 15P Soldiers are exempt from the Basic Land Navigation, and Basic Radio Communication Course requirements for this class | + | *11B Airborne Soldiers are exempt from the Basic Land Navigation, and Basic Radio Communication Course requirements for this class |
| − | + | =Basic Air Assault Course= | |
| − | * 11B Airborne Soldiers are exempt from the Basic Land Navigation, and Basic Radio Communication Course requirements for this class | + | *11B Airborne Soldiers are exempt from the Basic Land Navigation, and Basic Radio Communication Course requirements for this class |
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| − | * 11B Airborne Soldiers are exempt from the Basic Land Navigation, and Basic Radio Communication Course requirements for this class | ||
=Exceptions= | =Exceptions= | ||
| − | Exceptions to all of the above may be made at the discretion of S7 | + | Exceptions to all of the above may be made at the discretion of S7 HQ. |
Revision as of 23:47, 8 April 2021
| This is the Document Release Information | |
| Article Number: | 7CAV-DR-029 |
| Scope: | S7 Department - Regulations and Procedures |
| Version: | Version 2.0 |
| Effective Date: | 20JUN20 |
| Last Modified Date: | 8APR21 |
| Approving Authority: | S7 Officer in Charge |
| Point of Contact: | S7 Executive Officer |
S7 Training - Standard Operating Procedures
Each Training School is responsible for the following SOP's:
Course Scheduling
- Unless otherwise approved by S7 HQ, each course is run at least once a month at a time that works for both NA and EU time zones. If this is not possible, a second running of the course should be done to ensure that at least once per month each course is run for each continent. More advanced courses can be run less frequently on an approved basis as demand requires.
- Courses must be posted at least 1 week (7 days) prior to the run date to allow troopers reasonable time to sign up
- ALL courses must be added as events to the Regimental Calendar application on our website per S7 Department - Class Posting
- After a class is run, instructors are responsible to un-stick the class announcement post
Course Development & Updates
New Courses
- New courses require a proposal form to be sent to the Lead Instructor and then must be sent up the S7 CoC to S7 HQ for final approval
- After approval is granted by S7HQ, the proposal should then be distributed to the Company Staff of the affected company or MOS of the proposed class for review and approval. The intent is each Company/MOS should have some buy-in and be able to provide some feedback on how the class can best serve their unit.
- After approval is granted by Company Staff, the lesson plan and field manual drafts must be developed and once ready, sent up the S7 CoC to S7 HQ for final approval
- After approval is granted by S7 HQ, a demo course must be run and observed by the Senior Instructor, Lead Instructor, and/or S7 HQ in order to receive final approval for the school to consistently run the class going forward
- Demo classes can be run as the first class that includes a normal class posting and regular student participation that counts for class credit
- The intention is that the course developers/instructors, Lead Instructor, and/or S7 HQ can do a final audit together of the demo course and make any final LP or map adjustments as necessary
- Updates to existing courses:
- If existing courses require an update, updates need to be handled on a case-by-case basis. The intention is that minor lesson plan or map updates can be approved by Lead Instructors. Larger lesson plan content changes/overhauls are sent up the S7 CoC to S7 HQ for final approval.
- Lead Instructors must ensure Lesson Plans, Manuals, and maps (if applicable) are kept up-to-date and the most current versions are available in each School's respective Google Drive folders
Tracking
- All classes and instructor accountability data should be tracked based upon the information provided on all S7 Graduation posts and recorded on the S7 Master Tracker and each school's own individual tracker, which is maintained by the appropriate Lead Instructor, S7 HQ, or its designates
- Each school will maintain a list of instructors who are qualified to teach each class within the school on the S7 forums and be maintained by the Lead Instructor
Instructor Minimum Requirements
- Instructors in any course should have the course qualification prior to attending as an assistant instructor. For new courses, the course developers will run the course for the first few runs.
- Instructors must hold the rank of Private First Class (E-3) or above and must have no negative action pending or active
- Instructors are required to assist or instruct a course at least once monthly. Instructors who fail to meet this minimum requirement will receive a Developmental Counseling Statement (DCS). Subsequent failures to meet the minimum requirement will result in removal from the department.
- Previous Instructors that were out of the S7 Department longer than 6 months have to do a refresher on all courses the school offers in the form of one assist before they can teach courses on their own again
Instructor Requirements
Instructors must go through the following process to be considered qualified to run a class:
- Attended and graduate the course first as a student
- Attend 1 run-through of the course as an assistant
- Lead instruct the course at least once under the supervision of a qualified instructor for that specific course
Arma 2 Class Equivalencies
- Soldiers who have successfully completed an Arma 2 class are not required to re-do the class in Arma 3. Students are able to sign up and participate in the course however, and will receive credit as a new MILPACS entry.
Recruit Eligibility to Attend Classes
- Recruits are permitted to attend any S7 Classes if they have successfully completed Basic Combat Training (bootcamp). S7 Instructors may ask a recruit if they are unsure of their status, or discuss with Recruit Training Command personnel.
Staff taking ELOA
- When an instructor goes on ELOA, they are automatically removed from the department. If they wish to rejoin the department, they must submit a new PAF department application.
Surveys
- For all courses that are run, a survey will be sent to the participants at the end of the class. Use the appropriate game AO survey located here: S7 Training Survey.
Arma 3 Course Pre-Requisites
All students must attend the foundation courses (Basic Land Navigation, Basic Radio Communication Course, and Basic Individual Training. Specific exemptions are granted for specific MOS's.
Combat Lifesaver Course
- 68W Soldiers are exempt from the Basic Land Navigation, Basic Radio Communication Course, and Basic Individual Training requirements for this class
Basic Armor Crewman Course
- 19K Soldiers are exempt from the Basic Land Navigation, Basic Radio Communication Course, and Basic Individual Training requirements for this class
Basic Mechanized Infantry Course 19D are exempt from the Basic Land Navigation, Basic Radio Communication Course, and Basic Individual Training requirements for this class
Ground School
- 153A, 155A, and 15P Soldiers are exempt from the Basic Land Navigation, and Basic Radio Communication Course requirements for this class
Basic Airborne Course
- 11B Airborne Soldiers are exempt from the Basic Land Navigation, and Basic Radio Communication Course requirements for this class
Basic Air Assault Course
- 11B Airborne Soldiers are exempt from the Basic Land Navigation, and Basic Radio Communication Course requirements for this class
Exceptions
Exceptions to all of the above may be made at the discretion of S7 HQ.
