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NOTE: These may be given when appropriate. It may be
appropriate to tie class achievement with instructor
awards. In this instance, it is important to
recognize both the students and the instructor.
7.3. Master Training Specialist (MTS)
The MTS program is a certification program designed to
recognize individuals who have achieved a level of
excellence in teaching skills, training management, and
curriculum management. The MTS program is demanding and
can only be achieved by completion of the certification
requirements as specified in NETCINST 1500.2 (series).
Utilization of MTS. Individuals designated as MTS create a
cadre of specialists with valuable knowledge and skills
that can help the command improve training and efficiency.
These individuals may be designated to perform instructor
evaluation, conduct IS training, serve in the MTS program
as command signature authority and on MTS Nomination
Boards, and/or assist with other training and training
management processes.
This program is designed for individuals who are
permanently assigned in a training billet at a NETC
activity whose primary mission is training. Personnel
eligible for MTS are:
Executive Managers
Company Commanders
Instructors
Instructional Standards Personnel
LC Supervisors
NOTE: Contract instructors are not included in the MTS
certification program.
To certify for MTS, the criteria listed in the Core
Competency Qualification Requirements (CCQR) found in
NETCINST 1500.2 (series), must be completed. In addition
to these specific requirements, the following general
requirements must be met.
Complete one of the Navy's formal instructor training
courses or have the equivalent training or educational
background.
Possess performance evaluations as outlined in
NETCINST 1500.2 (series).
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