Swedish Officer Training Setting and Meeting Standards Catrine

Swedish Officer Training Setting and Meeting Standards Catrine Modig Ingrida Leimanis

New Standards Swedish Armed Forces Mo. D Defence College

New Standards Mo. E Higher Ed Authority Swedish SAF Armed Mo. D Forces Mo. D University College January 2008

New Standards Mo. E Higher Ed HEd. A Authority Bologna Process Course Plans Learning Outcomes Swedish Armed Forces Mo. D University College January 2008 New Officer Training Course Plans STANAG requirements

Sharing responsibility for Officer Training Overview of all officer training Officer Programme term 1 -3 Officer Programme term 4 -5 Officer Programme term 6 In-house/trade-related courses Staff Training 1 or 2 terms In-house/trade-related courses Higher Staff Training 4 terms SNDC SAF SNDC

Sharing responsibility for Officer Training Overview of all officer training Officer Programme term 1 -3 Officer Programme term 4 -5 Officer Programme term 6 In-house/trade-related courses Staff Training 1 or 2 terms In-house/trade-related courses Higher Staff Training 4 terms SNDC SAF SNDC

Officer Programme in SAF C 2 Centre Air Warfare Centre Artillery school CBRN centre Logistics School Land Warfare Centre Field engineers SAF Technicians Centre Naval warfare centre

Sharing responsibility for Officer Training Overview of all officer training Officer Programme term 1 -3 Officer Programme term 4 -5 Officer Programme term 6 In-house/trade-related courses Staff Training 1 or 2 terms In-house/trade-related courses Higher Staff Training 4 terms SNDC SAF SNDC

Sharing responsibility for Officer Training Overview of all officer training Officer Programme term 1 -3 Officer Programme term 4 -5 Officer Programme term 6 In-house/trade-related courses Staff Training 1 or 2 terms In-house/trade-related courses Higher Staff Training 4 terms SNDC SAF SNDC

Sharing responsibility for Officer Training Overview of all officer training Officer Programme term 1 -3 Officer Programme term 4 -5 Officer Programme term 6 In-house/trade-related courses Staff Training 1 or 2 terms In-house/trade-related courses Higher Staff Training 4 terms SNDC SAF SNDC

Sharing responsibility for Officer Training Overview of all officer training Officer Programme term 1 -3 Officer Programme term 4 -5 Officer Programme term 6 In-house/trade-related courses Staff Training 1 or 2 terms In-house/trade-related courses Higher Staff Training 4 terms SNDC SAF SNDC

Sharing responsibility for Officer Training Overview of all officer training Officer Programme term 1 -3 Officer Programme term 4 -5 Officer Programme term 6 In-house/trade-related courses Staff Training 1 or 2 terms In-house/trade-related courses Higher Staff Training 4 terms SNDC SAF SNDC

Sharing responsibility for Officer Training Overview of all officer training Officer Programme term 1 -3 Officer Programme term 4 -5 Officer Programme term 6 In-house/trade-related courses Staff Training 1 or 2 terms In-house/trade-related courses Higher Staff Training 4 terms SNDC SAF SNDC

Military English Overview of Progression STANAG progression 3 OP 4 OF 2 OF 3 OF 4 OF 5, 6 etc. ESP-progression Company cdr Platoon ldr Staff member Fighter controller Commanding Officer Defence attaché

Bloom’s Taxonomy 1. Knowledge: arrange, define, duplicate, label, list, memorize, name, order, recognize, relate, recall, repeat, reproduce, state 2. Comprehension: classify, describe, discuss, explain, express, identify, indicate, locate, recognize, report, restate, review, select, translate 3. Application: apply, choose, demonstrate, dramatize, employ, illustrate, interpret, operate, practice, schedule, sketch, solve, use, write 4. Analysis: analyze, appraise, calculate, categorize, compare, contrast, criticize, differentiate, discriminate, distinguish, examine, experiment, question, test 5. Synthesis: arrange, assemble, collect, compose, construct, create, design, develop, formulate, manage, organize, plan, prepare, propose, set up, write 6. Evaluation: appraise, argue, assess, attach, choose compare, defend estimate, judge, predict, rate, core, select, support, value, evaluate.

OP Course Plan term 4 -5 At the end of term 5, cadets: will be able to describe their own organization/unit, trade and service fully as well as describe key tactics and equipment related to their trade effectively. (1) will be able to read, understand effectively interpret (2) trade-related documents, e. g. orders, guidelines, handbooks and doctrines and have mastered key vocabulary and acronyms related to these. will be able to provide effective descriptions of the physical environments within which their trade operates (ground/air/sea). (2) will be able to give both oral and written instructions and briefings in real time at lower level commands in their service. (3)

OP Course Plan term 4 -5 • By the end of term 5, cadets will be expected to be able to perform language tasks in all 4 language skills at the minimum level outlined as 3 in the STANAG description of language levels. • Some are expected to reach higher levels and the course is adaptable to facilitate high level performers.

Standards set by Swedish Armed Forces Officer Programme (term 4 -5) Professional standards ← SAF (Mo. D) - Service and Trade schools Course plans course descriptions STANAG-based but terminology focussed Practical integration with other subjects (tactics, leadership, navigation skills, etc) - Performance tests

Officer Programme in SAF C 2 Centre Air Warfare Centre Artillery school CBRN centre Logistics School Land Warfare Centre Field engineers SAF Technicians Centre Naval warfare centre

SAF Language Strategy work HQ is revising the whole langage sector in the Armed Forces ENDSTATE: Needs analysis and process for this Courses meet the needs and are accessible Quality and efficiency PRESENT RESULTS in the end of 2010

SAF Language Strategy work HQ is revising the whole langage sector in the Armed Forces: - Guidelines for Military English Accessability to specialist English courses Job descriptions Qualifications STANAG-based New organisation to lead the language sector PRESENT RESULTS in the end of 2010

New Standards Mo. E Higher Ed HEd. A Authority Bologna Process Course Plans Learning Outcomes Swedish Armed Forces Mo. D University College January 2008 New Officer Training Course Plans STANAG requirements

Swedish Officer Training QUESTIONS? Catrine Modig Ingrida Leimanis