Training Instructor (Fire Support)

About the Position: Works under the general supervision of the Senior Instructor or Fire Support Branch Chief ,B BTRY, 1-78 FA BN, 428th FA BDE, who makes assignments for projects on a continuing basis and provides any background information necessary. Serves as an instructor for the 13F Fire Support Specialist Course (Advanced Individual Training Courses (AIT), managing all aspects of the systems support (CFFT and all associated Fire Support Equipment) and POI execution.

Prepare the daily work plan for each phase of each training session. Selects and organizes training materials, practical exercises, programmed texts, training aids, lesson plans, field and technical manuals, and training aids for each session.

Develop supplementary training materials based on needs based analysis.

Insure that instructional material for assigned units is up to date.

Provide technical guidance to assistant instructors during practical exercise periods.

Apply specialized knowledge of observed fire procedures and specialized equipment and related communication devices such as SINGARS.

Conduct training utilizing appropriate instructional techniques such as lecture, demonstration, and laboratory exercises to teach theory and practical application of observed fire procedures both voice and digital using the Call For Fire Trainer.

Train newly assigned instructors to the 13F Joint Fires Support Specialist schoolhouse.

Assess individual student's performance in fulfilling educational objectives and provides special or remedial training when appropriate.

Develop objective and performance oriented tests.