20140927_NIU_CJ7_TREX_SFA guide 3.1

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as well as TCNs personnel for service in ISAF. COM JFC Brunssum has identified four
overarching PDT objectives that apply to each level of Command in ISAF.
a) Promote continuity and common standards.
b) Establish mission awareness in individuals.
c) Ensure functional area competence.
d) Facilitate staff integration and coordination.
C.5 ISAF PDT is executed in 4 phases. The overall concept is described in Figure
1. The JFCB Training Directive provides detailed requirements for all 4 Phases. The
directive describes details for the NATO-led training, covering all levels and entities.
Theater Specific Training Recommendations are covered in annexes A – C.
Figure 1: JFCB PDT Concept
C.6 Phase 0 – Personnel Selection. Appropriate selection is a prerequisite for training.
Characteristics include appropriate background, education, rank, age, and personal
attitude are fundamental to successful advising of high ranking and experienced
Afghan counterparts. Discriminate vetting by TCNs is critical to ensuring advisors
posses required knowledge, skills and abilities; and the right temperament and attitude
necessary to TAA Afghan officials.
C.7 Phase 1 – National/SHQ Training. Training required during this initial phase includes
completion of all Nationally-mandated PDT requirements. Personnel deploying
for a NATO operation are required to meet the ACO Force Standards as delineated in
the ACO Force Requirements Volumes II and VII and associated addenda. Personnel
must also meet the requirements as delineated in the individual job description of the
position that they will deploy to. Additionally, personnel must be prepared to meet the
specific challenges unique to specific theaters.
C.8 Phase 2 – NATO Training. This training aims at preparing the personnel for their
mission by providing one-source knowledge, increasing situational awareness and
ensuring standardization.
C.9 Phase 3 – In-Theater Training (ITT). Upon arrival in theater personnel will
complete an induction course, Commanders at all levels arrange and coordinate ITT
for their respective commands. However, COM ISAF has the authority to direct subordinate
commanders to plan and conduct ITT to his specification. ITT helps to ensure
that staff efficiency and operational ability remain high throughout the rotation period.
C.10 To increase effectiveness, interoperability and management of skills US Office of
the Undersecretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness has developed a Guidance
on Common Training Standards for Security Force Assistance. The guidance provides
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