Dec 31, 2015
The Introduction of
Professional Professional Military Development (AIR)Military Development (AIR)
PMD(A)PMD(A)
Gp Capt P J SagarFlt Lt J J Dunn
RESTRICTED MANAGEMENT
RESTRICTED MANAGEMENT
FINALFINAL REPORTREPORT
REVIEW OF REVIEW OF OFFICER AND OFFICER AND
AIRMEN AIRMEN DEVELOPMENTDEVELOPMENT
ROAD FindingsROAD FindingsExisting trg is high quality but:
Existing ‘Training’ Culture
Some trg too little too late Increasing complexity of operational environment
Commitment expanding – force numbers declining
Voluntary participation of officers
Course drift, duplication & omissions
Skill and knowledge fade
Training gaps identified
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SolutionsSolutionsThrough Life Development - Professional Military Development (Air) (PMD(A)
Education for Personal Agility
Create One Focal Point - GETCOrganisational Agility
Master Curriculum
GETRGETRPart 1: Competency Framework
Part 2: Residential TOs
Phase 1
Phase 2*
Phase 3 (PMD Air)
Part 3: Distance Learning TOs
Part 4: Workplace / FD Trg
Part 5: Refresher Trg
Part 6: Ed &Trg Opportunities?
- TPS- TPS
- WTS- WTS
- TPS- TPS
- OPSOPS
User FriendlyUser Friendly
Target audiences are varied with different needs:
High level overviews for management
Overview and details for individuals and line managers
Full details and span for design teams & deliverers
Non-Commissioned OfficersNon-Commissioned Officers
‘Blended’ training to fill gaps and smooth the delivery
Introduction of the WO Study Period
NCA CMT 1 and 2 to move to Halton
LAC/SAC
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Version 3.4
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JM
LC
2 weeksresidential
IML
C
3 weeksresidential
AM
LC
2 weeksresidential
Sgt FSCpl
Tutor Support
Future Pattern of Generic Professional Military DevelopmentFuture Pattern of Generic Professional Military DevelopmentNon-Commissioned OfficersNon-Commissioned Officers
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WO
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2 weeksresidential
NC
A –
CM
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FS
8 Daysresidential
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Force Development & Distance Learning
NC
A –
CM
T 2
WO MACr
WO
SP
5 daysresidential
MACr
5 Daysresidential
WOSPWOSPPersuasive comms
Leadership and change management
Subordinate development
Mission Command and agility
The Estimate
Senior Offr discussion period
Essential pre-course for the JSWOC
Commissioned OfficersCommissioned Officers
Jnr offrs need shorter, more frequent residential education and trg
Snr offrs would benefit from extended residential education and trg
Need to provide education and trg for those offrs not selected for ACSC
Future Pattern of Generic Professional Military DevelopmentFuture Pattern of Generic Professional Military DevelopmentOfficersOfficers
Version 3.4
IST
JO
D 1
1 weekresidential
2 weeksresidential
JO
D 2
JO
D 3
1 weekresidential
Flt LtPlt Off/Fg Off/Flt Lt
Tutor Support
Force Development and Distance Learning
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Junior Officer Development
ICS
C(A
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8 weeksresidential
Sqn Ldr
SO
SP
Sqn Ldr/Wg Cdr
Senior Officer Development
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JOD 1JOD 1Develop understanding of how officers contribute to the employment of Air Power on operations, studies include:
Global driving forcesSecurity challenges & UK responses Complexities of operational environments Use of Air Power Effective collaboration (joint and coalition) Media handling Leadership aspects
2 week’s duration.
Mandatory for new cohort officers
Must be completed within 4 years of graduation from IOT.
Available to new cohort officers from Jul 09.
JOD 2JOD 2
One week’s duration.
Mandatory for new cohort officers and must be completed within 6 years of graduation from IOT.
Available to new cohort officers from Jul 11.
Studies involve increasing complexity
Build on prior learning & practical work place experiences
Studies involve increasing complexity
Build on prior learning & practical work place experiences
JOD 3JOD 3
ICSC (AIR)ICSC (AIR)8 week duration
Builds on output standards of previous ICSC(A) and HAWC
Delivers skills, knowledge and attitudes required at point (or close to point) of promotion
Develops greater depth of knowledge
- Staff Ride, visits to RN, Army, MOD, PJHQ
Will build on the continuum of education and trg provided by JODP
DL PhilosophyDL PhilosophyMinimise knowledge and skills fade by providing continuous development
Reinforce previous education and trg
Spread the training load through life
Preparation for next residential uplift
Introduce new material
Provide scenarios to contextualise knowledge and skills by rank/subject
Accessible to reservists
Value of Residential
The Value of ResidentialThe Value of Residential
Away from workplace
Guaranteed focus on objectives
Rich interaction with tutors and peers
Experiment in ‘safe’ environment
Easier for people to see the real you
Build on social interaction/networking in DL
Rich experience
ResidentialPhase(IMLC
orJOD2)
ResidentialPhase(AMLC
orJOD3)
InteractionFeedback
InteractionFeedback
ReflectionReinforcement
ReflectionReinforcement
Knowledge PreparationKnowledge Preparation
Tutor Support
Force Development and Distance Learning
DL VisionDL Vision
TimeTime
RelevanceRelevance
Buy inBuy in
Technical Technical AccessAccess
CultureCulture
Operational Operational EffectivenessEffectiveness
The Generic Virtual Learning EnvironmentThe Generic Virtual Learning Environment
The Generic Virtual Learning EnvironmentThe Generic Virtual Learning Environment
Buy inBuy in
Technical Technical AccessAccess
TimeTime
CultureCulture
RelevanceRelevance
Force Force DevelopmentDevelopment
DeliveryDeliveryPlatformPlatform
StudentStudent TutorsTutors
ContentContent
Operational Operational EffectivenessEffectiveness
AirmenAirmenNo major changes to attendance policy
The introduction of the new WOSP
Introduction of distance learning to support continuum of education and trg
Review of content on the residential phases of the JMLC, IMLC and AMLC
ReservistsReservistsAbsolute right of entry to PMD(A) including:
Opportunity to undertake JODP Access to ICSC(A)Attendance on JMLC, IMLC, AMLC & WOSPTailored DL solutions for those unable to attend residential phases
New Cohort (Post 1 Jul 06)New Cohort (Post 1 Jul 06)
Qualified for SubstantivePromotion to sqn ldr
DL
DL
DL
DL
18 – 30 Months after JOD 1
18 – 30 Months after Commissioning
18 – 30 Months after JOD 2
JOD 1
JOD 2
JOD 3
Legacy Cohort - Graduated IOT Pre 1 Jul 06Legacy Cohort - Graduated IOT Pre 1 Jul 06
ISS
JOCC
JOCC
JOCC+
EW Packs
Qualified forSubstantivePromotion
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
EW Packs until Jul 09
No
JOCC until Jul 09
No
Effective Writing PackageEffective Writing Package
Register for the Effective Writing package with the RAF Division
Complete the 2 tutor assessed pieces of work
Submit for marking and feedback
Legacy Cohort - Graduated IOT Pre Jul 06Legacy Cohort - Graduated IOT Pre Jul 06
No more JOCC after Jul 09
Qualified forSubstantivePromotion
DL
DL?
JOD(L)
ICSC(A) - ATTENDANCE POLICY FLOWCHARTICSC(A) - ATTENDANCE POLICY FLOWCHARTActing or Substantive Sqn
Ldr¹ Post 2 Jul 08Substantive Sqn Ldr 1 Jan 07
to 1 Jul 08
Mandatory to Apply for ICSC(A) by 1 Jul 09 and Complete by 1 Jul 10
Mandatory to Complete ICSC(A) within first 12
months of award of addressable rank
Unable to attend in time period for
Service reasons
Yes
Eligible to be considered by Wg Cdr Promotion
Board
Voluntarily Attend ICSC(A) on fill-up
basis
Until 1 Jul 12 Do Nothing
All other (non-specialist) sqn ldrs
From 1 Jul 2012 no sqn ldr will be presented to Wg Cdr Promotion Boards without having passed ICSC(A) or exempted through APL
No
1. Specialist Branch sqn ldrs engagement as directed by sponsors1. Specialist Branch sqn ldrs engagement as directed by sponsors
No
Deferral authorised by AOC. Manning allocation to next available ICSC(A)
Complete ICSC(A)
Yes
Yes
No
No Yes
Gain APL² through eg HAWC or ABSC &
Seniority
2. Available until 1 Jul 20122. Available until 1 Jul 2012
PMD (A) Implementation TimetablePMD (A) Implementation Timetable
WOSP
ACS
NCA CMT
JODP
ICSC(Air)
DL
1 Jul 091 Jul 08 1 Jan 091 Apr 08 1 Oct 08 1 Apr 09
ISSC Finishes Introduction of first Effective Writing modules
WOSP & JOD1 DL roll out Air Power
Study - Bite Size
Pilot
WOSP live ~ 200 students per year
JOD 1 Pilots
Revision ofJ/I/AMLC content
JOCC ceases
8 Week ICSC(A) Starts
Relocate to Haltonfrom Cranwell
1 Jul 091 Jul 08 1 Jan 091 Apr 08 1 Oct 08 1 Apr 09
Personnel at ACS and OACTU will receive Personnel at ACS and OACTU will receive from the CMI the following qualification:from the CMI the following qualification:
JMLC: Level 2 Diploma in Team Leading and Level 3 Certificate in Management and Leadership.
IMLC: Level 4 Certificate and Level 5 Award in Management and Leadership.
AMLC: Level 4 Diploma and a Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership.
ACS Instructors: Level 5 Certificate in Coaching and
Mentoring and the higher qualification in Management and Leadership from the course that they instruct on.
IOT: Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership.
SERE: Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership.
ROIT: Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership.
OSIC: Level 5 Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring and Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership.
Personnel at ACS and OACTU will receive Personnel at ACS and OACTU will receive from the CMI the following qualification:from the CMI the following qualification:
Next StepsNext StepsPublicity
Policy detail dissemination
Chain of Command
Self-nomination
FD integration
E-Portfolio Development