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TA Phase1 Training
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This information is solely based on LAND/CRF/53/1 and TERRITORIAL ARMY FOUNDATION SCHEME (TAFS) COMMON MILITARY SYLLABUS (RECRUITS) TERRITORIAL ARMY (CMS(R)TA) TERRITORIAL ARMY (CMS(R) TA) PART 3.
Initial TA training consists of the following three parts:
(1) In-unit foundation scheme
(2) A two week (or weekend module) Core Skills Course
(3) An in-unit Additional Skills course
The two week course has been implemented as the CMS(R) TA course currently held at either:
ATR Lichfield
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[edit] 1. In-unit foundation sceme - TAFS
Often timetabled over 4 weekends with a pass off parade at the end.
Aims: To induct recruits in to the TA and provide them with the skills and knowledge to prepare them to undertake CMS(R) TA Part 2 training.
Training Objectives
1: Carry out basic fieldcraft skills in the field
2: Demonstrate the physical Requirements of a TA soldier - BPFA
3: Demonstrate basic foot drill in quick time
4: Demonstrate basic military knowledge about the army
5: Explain the army system of pay related to matters as they affect TA recruits
6: Demonstrate security awareness
7: Describe military law
[edit] 2. CMS(R) TA (Part 2)
Training Objectives
1: Demonstrate skill at arms - WHT, Grouping and Zeroing
2: Carry out basic fieldcraft skills in the field
3: Demonstrate physical requirements of a TA soldier - BPFA, Endurance training, build up and completion of TA CFT
4: Demonstrate the ability to map read
5: Apply aims of first aid
6: Carry out individual protective measures to survive NBC attack
7: Demonstrate basic foot drill in quick time without arms
[edit] 3. CMS(R) TA (Part 3)
1: Demonstrate skill at arms - APWT ITD(1) Non Inf
2: Demonstrate the ability to map read
3: Demonstrate basic foot drill in quick time - with arms
4: Apply aims of first aid - BCDT ITD(3)
5: Carry out individual protective measures to survive NBC attack - ITD(4)
6: Attempt the Military Swimming Test
7: Display an understanding of religious faith and military virtues - ITD(11)
[edit] COURSE STANDARD
STUDENTS MUST PASS THE SUMMATIVE TESTS DURING THEIR RECRUIT TRAINING TO ACHIEVE THE MINIMUM COURSE STANDARD.
Individual Training Directives Army (ITD(A)). On successful completion of Phase 1 TA Training TA recruits will have passed the following ITD(A)s.
a. TAFS:
(1) ITD(A) 6 The Law of Armed Conflict.
(2) ITD(A) 7 Security Training.
(3) ITD(A) 10 Equal Opportunities.
b. TA Training Gap:
(1) ITD(A) 1 Personal Weapon Training.
(2) ITD(A) 2 Fit to Fight.
(3) ITD (A) 3 First Aid
(4) ITD (A) 4 NBC
(5) ITD(A) 11 Moral Understanding.
[edit] Barrack Regime
COs should be guided by common sense and accepted military practice in establishing the day-to-day routine in their units. However, to ensure a common approach the following guidelines are to be applied:
a. Inspections. There is to be a progressive programme of inspections, with the emphasis on cleanliness, hygiene and the condition of issued equipment. Locker inspections are to take place between 0730 and 0800 hrs. Lockers are not to be 'trashed'. Male staff may conduct planned inspections of female recruit accommodation, but must be accompanied by another male or female member of staff.
b. Working Hours. There should be no imposition of work (other than personal administration) or military instructors in recruit accommodation, other than Duty Personnel, after 2000 hrs, except programmed night training. All work is to cease by "lights out" (2300 hrs).
c. Head Dress. Cap badges and berets are to be issued and worn in accordance with Reference A.
d. Private Cars. There should be no restriction on having vehicles in barracks, subject to availability of suitable parking, production of all legal documentation and to immediate banning in individual cases involving the infringement of motoring regulations/laws.
e. Joining Instructions. ITG Recruit Joining Instructions are to be issued. These are personalised for each unit. Any such items required (e.g. locker padlocks, cleaning materials, coat hangers) should be held in NAAFI/unit shops available for purchase on joining, expenditure upon them being kept to a sensible minimum. All items required, or recommended to be purchased, (e.g. tracksuits) are to be consistent with those which are accepted for use in the Phase 2 and field force units to which the recruit may be posted. The purchase of items which are available on service issue (e.g. PT kit, training shoes); which may not be necessary (e.g. an iron per man); or which should be purchased by the COs or Unit Public Fund (e.g. barrack cleaning materials) is not to be ordered.
f. NAAFI. Access to the NAAFI Shop facilities is to be unimpeded from initial joining. Access to the NAAFI Club during evenings is permitted at the discretion of the Coy Comd commenurate with the requirements for administration and preparations for training the next day. Restrictions on access to the NAAFI Club can be used as additional related training. Coy Comds may delegate this authority to pl comd/pl sgts. The consumption of alcohol on unit premises is restricted as follows. For CMS(R) TA normal legal restrictions are to be placed upon the purchase and/or consumption of alcohol. COs may at their own discretion impose a 2 pint rule in line with Government recommendations and as taught in the Health and Hygiene (Substance Misuse) lecture of CMS(R) TA Training.
g. Bedding. During CMS(R) TA Training issue bedding is to be used by all recruits.
h. Bull. The "cardboarding" of kit, or any comparable "traditional" practice associated with inspections (and in particular the purchasing of a second set of equipment /clothing /washing kit etc for "display") is prohibited. The use of starch is to be confined to shirts only. The starching of combat clothing is forbidden.
i. Personal Items. There should be no restriction on the possession of family photographs, radios or similar personal effects, subject to sensible use of space/convenience of others in the room.
[edit] References
ATRA TA Website[1]
LAND/CRF/53/1[2]
TERRITORIAL ARMY FOUNDATION SCHEME (TAFS) COMMON MILITARY SYLLABUS (RECRUITS) TERRITORIAL ARMY (CMS(R)TA) TERRITORIAL ARMY (CMS(R) TA) PART 3[3]
