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MCTOG ORDER 50001.C

Academic Standing Operating Procedures

Marine Corps Tactics and Operations Group

(MCTOG)

US Marine Corps July 2016

Distribution Statement: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.

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MCTOG Academic Standing Operating Procedures

Throughout this pamphlet, masculine nouns and pronouns are used for the sake of simplicity. Except where otherwise noted, these 1zoims and pronouns apply to either gender.

USER SUGGESTION FORM

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To: Commanding Officer, Marine Corps Tactics and Operations Group

Subj: FEEDBACK ON MCTOG ACADEMICS STANDING OPERATING PROCEDURES

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UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

MARINE CORPS TACTICS AND OPERATIONS GROUP

MARINE AIR GROUND TASK FORCE TRAINING COMMAND

MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER

BOX 788305

TWENTYNINE PALMS CALIFORNIA 92278-8305

MCTOGO 5000.1 C

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28 July 2016

MARINE CORPS TACTICS AND OPERATIONS GROUP CMCTOG) ORDER 1500. lA

From: Commanding Officer

To: Distribution List

Subj: MCTOG ACADEMIC STANDING OPERATING PROCEDURES (SOP)

Ref: (a) NA VMC 1553.1, Systems Approach To Training Users Guide (SAT Users Guide)

(b) MCO 1553.2B, Management of Marine Corps Formal Schools and Training Detachments

(c) MCO 3502.7, Marine Corps Ground Combat Element Operations and Tactics Training

Program

(d) NA VMC 3500.37 A, Train the Trainer Training and Readiness Manual

(e) MCO 1553.3B, Unit Training Management Program

(t) MCO 3500.27C, Risk Management

(g) MCO Pl020.34G, Marine Corps Uniform Regulations

(h) MARADMIN 557/02 Continuous Evaluation Program and Access to Classified Information

(i) TECOM Approved MCTOG Program of Instruction dtg 20131105

(j) Record of Proceedings from Jan 2013 Course Content Review Board

(k) TECOM Basic Instructor Course Waiver Approval

(I) NAVMC 1553.2, Marine Corps Fonnal School Management Policy

(m) MCO 3500. 72A, Marine Corps Ground Training and Readiness Program Order

(n) Making Good Instructors Great: Instructional Tactics and Assessments Handbook

1. Situation. This order, along with references (a) and (b), is the primary source documents governing the academic and administrative conduct of all courses conducted at Marine Corps Tactics and Operations Group (MCTOG).

2. Cancellation. MCTOGO 5000.IB.

3. Mission. To define the requirements, objectives, policies, programs, and responsibilities of designated staff in order to prepare, train, and educate students in accordance with the MCTOG programs of instruction (POis).

4. Execution.

a. Commander's Intent. This order governs the Operations and Tactics Instructor - Officers Course, the Operations and Tactics Instructor - Chiefs Course, the Intelligence Tactics Instructor - Officers Course, the Intelligence Tactics Instructor - Chiefs Course (these four POis make up the Tactical Marine air-ground task force Integration Course [TMIC]), the Network Engagement Train the Trainer Course, and the Unit Readiness Planning Course, and provides baseline guidance for future courses that may be developed by MCTOG. It establishes the standing operating procedures (SOP) for all academic iii MCTOG ACADEMIC SOP requirements at MCTOG and is pivotal in maintaining the high-level of professionalism and proficiency expected of the MCTOG staff, faculty, and students. The end state is a staff and faculty in compliance with the content of this SOP, resulting in the professional execution of all approved POis.

b. Concept of Ooerations. All MCTOG personnel will read and comply with the provisions in this order. This order will be reviewed annually and updated as required. All revisions of this SOP will be recorded and maintained on file for historical purposes. Updates to this order will be disseminated to the MCTOG staff once the updated order is signed by the Commanding Officer. No draft copy of this order will be utilized for establishing policies, procedures, or doctrine at MCTOG. Adult learning methodologies focus on problem-centered principles of learning which allow the students to bring their rich array of experiences into the classroom. TMIC focuses on outcomes, an understanding of concepts, and the ability to employ those concepts. The majority of instruction will be adult leamer centered activities requiring critical thinking skills, such as Socratic discussion periods, case studies, and small group learning activities like tactical decision games and Kriegspiel war-gaming facilitated by MCTOG instructors. With this approach to learning, MCTOG must provide clear, objective, and standardized performance evaluation for students that is aimed at quantitatively and qualitatively capturing their course progression and competency pertaining to concepts and methods. At the forefront of this competency is the student's ability to operate autonomously as an Operations Tactics Instructor or Intelligence Tactics Instructor: a well-trained and critically thinking officer or chief.

Inherent in being ready to operate autonomously is the clear understanding of doctrine, tactics, techniques, and procedures, as well as exhibiting leadership and sound decision making.

c. Coordinating Instructions. All suggestions for update or correction to this order will be addressed to the Commanding Officer via the Academics Officer.

5. Administration and Logistics. Physical and electronic copies of this order will be maintained by both the Academics and Operations Sections at MCTOG. All members of the MCTOG staff are expected to maintain a personal copy in either form for immediate reference and guidance. This order will also be posted on MCTOG's SharePoint site for distribution at the foJlowing link:

https://eis.usmc.mil/sites/mctogcmd/staff/doctrine/academics/Shared%20Documents/Forms/Allltems.as px?RootFolder=%2Fsites%2Fmctogcmd%2Fstaff%2Fdoctrine%2Facademics%2FShared%20Documen ts%2FAcademic%20SOP&FolderCTID=OxO l 2000Fl 84ABD58DCC424 l B9C60C7FB8A3 l F IB& Vie w={ 61 CC2D3E-5C9F-4370-A210-Cl 1 B7025CC8E)

6. Command and Signal.

a. Command. This order is applicable to all MCTOG permanent personnel and personnel attending formal courses conducted by MCTOG.

b. Signal. This order is effective on the date signed.

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Location: Physical copies of this order can be found within the Academics Section and Operations of MCTOG, or electronically at the following SharePoint site:

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ACADEMIC STANDING OPERATING PROCEDURES

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1. Mission and Organization 1000. General ........................................................................................................................... 1-1 1001. Mission ........................................................................................................................... 1-1 1002. Organization ................................................................................................................... 1·2

Chapter 2. Student Policies 2000. Welcome Aboard ............................................................................................................ 2-1 2001. Student Check-In ........................................................................................................... 2-1 2002. Student Orientation ........................................................................................................ 2-1 2003. Student Responsibilities ................................................................................................. 2-2 2004. Student Uniforms ........................................................................................................... 2-3 2005. Student Check-Out. ........................................................................................................ 2-3

Chapter 3. Instructor and Faculty Responsibilities 3000. General ........................................................................................................................... 3-1 3001. Orientation .................................................................................................................... 3-1 3002. Appearance and Conduct. .............................................................................................. 3-2 3003. General Instructor Training ............................................................................................ 3-2 3004. Instructor Training Folders ............................................................................................ 3-6 3005. Classroom Responsibilities ............................................................................................ 3-7 3006. Preparation of Instructional Materials ........................................................................... 3-8 3007. Monitoring Staff Proficiency ......................................................................................... 3-8 3008. Instructor Awards Program ............................................................................................ 3-9 3009. Staff and Faculty Development Program ..................................................................... 3-10

Chapter 4. Curriculum Development 4000. General ........................................................................................................................... 4-1 4001. Marine Corps Training Information Management System ............................................ 4-1 4002. Course Descriptive Data ................................................................................................ 4-1 4003. Program of Instruction ...................................................... : ............................................ 4-3 4004. Risk Assessment. ........................................................................................................... 4-4 4005. Methods and Media Codes ............................................................................................ 4-5 4006. Lesson Plans .................................................................................................................. 4-5 4007. Master Lesson Files ....................................................................................................... 4-5 4008. Validation ....................................................................................................................... 4-6

Chapter 5. Master Lesson Files 5000. Assemble a Master Lesson File ..................................................................................... 5-1 500 l. Minimum Requirements ................................................................................................ 5-1 5002. Master Lesson File Review ............................................................................................ 5-4 5003. Implementing Changes .................................................................................................. 5-4 5004. Storage of Master Lesson Files ...................................................................................... 5-5 lX

Chapter 6. Academic Policies 6000. Student Records ...... ................. .. ...... ... ..... ... ........... ....... ......... ...... ................... ...... ......... 6-1 6001. Dis-Enrollments.·············· ····· ················· ~ ·· ······ · · · ···· · ·· ···· · ···· ····· ·· · · ·· ········ .. ········ · .............. 6-2 6002. Academic Failures . ... ........... ............. ................. ....................................... ........ .... .. ..... ... 6-2 6003. Disciplinary Review Board ....... ........ ............... ....... ...... ......... ..................... ... ............. ... 6-5 6004. Re-Enrollment and Recycling ... ...... ... ......... .... ........ ...... ......... .......... .................... .. ........ 6-6 6005. Remediation of Failures ....... ............ ........... .... ....... .................... .............. ................... ... 6-6 6006. Graduation . ...... ... ........ .......... .. .. .... j .. ....... . .... . ..... . ... ....... . .......... ... . ...... , •••• ••••••••• ~ ···· ·· · • ••• , • • •• • ••• • 6-6 6007. Course Completion Certificates ..................................... .................... .... ........ ....... .. ...... .. 6-7

Chapter 7. Implementation of Instructions 7000. General ........ ..... ........ ............ ..... ........ ............... .... .. ....... ... ....... .,. ................ ................... ... 7-1 700 I. Review Lesson Material . ......... ... ..... ... ..................... ,, ... ,, .... ... ,. .... .. ,, ............... . , ... ..... ... ...... ......... ..... 7-1 7002;. Rehearsals . ... ...................... ............. .. ... ................ ..... ... ....... ....... , .. .... , ........ ..... , ......... ... , .............. 7-1 7003. After Instruction Reports . ... ..... ....... ............ .......... ........ ........ ..... ............. ...... ......... ........ 7-2

Chapter 8. Test Administration 8000. General ..... ... ...... .. .... ........... .. ........................ .... ....... .......... .... ... ... ..... ................... ............ 8-1 800 l . Preparation of Test Items ...... .. .. .............. ..... ........ .. ....... .................................. ........ ......... 8-1 8002. Testing Responsibilities.··· ·~ · , • !' · •· ..... ,, ........... ...... , .... , ... . ,,, .... .. .. ............ .. ............ .... ... , ... ...... .. ,.. ... ... .... .... 8-1 8003. Test Material Control ........ ....... .... .... .. ..... ..... ........... ,, ...... , ......... ............ ......... ~ ..... ..... ........ . ,.. ... ... 8-2 8004. Conduct of Tests ............... ...... ....... .. ..... ............... ........ .................. ............... .... .... .... .. ... 8-2 8005. Grading and Publishing Test Results . ... ....... ....... ... ..... .. ...... .. ..... ..... ............. ... .... , ....... ... 8·4 8006. Test Failures ............ ...... ..... ...... .. ............................ .............. ..... ......................... ....... ..... 8-4 8007. Student Records ........... ...... ...... ...... .. .......... .... ..... .. ...... ........ .... .. .................... ....... ...... .... 8-4 8008. Exam Contingency . ....... ........... .................. .......... ...... .... ........................ ...... ............... .... 8-4

Chapter 9. Evaluation Methodology 9000. Concept of Evaluations ..... ............. ....... ........ ............... , .. .. ..... ........ .... ..... ,. ... ...... , .. ,. .. ~ ...... ,, .... 9-1 9001. Design and Framework . ..... ...................... ..... ......... , .. -.., ... ...... . ~ ................. ..... .......... ..... ,.., ....... .. ..... 9-1 9002. Evaluation Roles and Responsibilities ... ........ ..... ......... .. .... ... ....... .. ............. .............. ..... 9-2

Chapter 10. Evaluation and Assessment 10000. General .... .. ...................... ..... .. ... : .. .. .......................... .. ...... .. .... ...... ....... ....... ...... .......... 10-1 · 1000 I. Formal Learning Center Evaluation Report.. ............ .. ........................ ....... ...... ........... 10-1 10002. Course Content Review Board ..... ........... .... ..... ...... .. ............. ...... ....... .................... .... 10-1 10003. Implementing Evaluation ............ ....... .. ..................... ........ .......... ........ .................... .... 10-2

Appendices A Roi.es and Responsibilities B Welcome Aboard Package C MCTOG Individual Education, Training, & Qualification Binder D Master Lesson File Checklist E Formal Learning Center Battle Rhythm F Operations and Tactics Training Program G Student Academic Board Script H Sample Graduation certificate x

I Sample Instructional Rating Form J Sample After Instruction Rating Fonn K Sample Examination Rating Fonn L Student Training Folder M Permanent Personnel Code of Conduct N Sample of Training Schedule 0 Curriculum Maintenance Request P Pre-Course Staff Coordination

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CHAPTER 1

MISSION AND ORGANIZATION

1000. GENERAL.

This order, along with references (a) and (b), is the primary source documents governing academics at Marine Corps Tactics and Operations Group (MCTOG).

1001. MISSION.

As the institutional caretaker for the Operations and Tactics Training Program, MCTOG will provide advanced individual training to designated operations and intelligence personnel within the ground combat element (GCE), provide advanced collective staff training for the GCE, manage GCE doctrine and training standard development and refinement, and examine emerging concepts and technology in order to enhance GCE operational readiness and interoperability in support of the Marine air-ground task force.

1. Courses. Reference (c) is designed to increase combat effectiveness by developing a professional training culture, institutionalizing standardization and accelerating innovation at all levels within the GCE. This is also the bedrock of all programs of instruction (POis) at MCTOG. As the proponent of courses that will provide the Marine Corps with qualified Operations and Tactics Instructors (OTls) and Intelligence Tactics Instructors (!Tis) accredited with the necessary military operational specialty (NMOS) 0577 for OTI and a NMOS of 0233 for ITI students beginning in FY 2016, MCTOG will provide the following POis:

a. Operations and Tactics Instructor - Officer and Operations and Tactics Instructor - Chief. OTis are proponents of standardization and assist their commanders in the preparation of their units for operations through enhanced planning, execution, and assessment skills. They also assist commanders by identifying unit-specific training requirements and deficiencies as a result of the evolving operational and threat environment.

b. Intelligence and Tactics Instructor - Officer and Intelligence Tactics Instructor - Chief. !Tis are proponents of intelligence integration and assist their commanders in preparing their units for operations through intelligence planning and intelligence support. They also assist commanders with the identification of unit-specific training requirements and deficiencies as a result of the evolving operational and threat environment.

c. Network Engagement Train the Trainer Course. The purpose of the Network Engagement (NE) Train the Trainer (T3) Course POI is to provide training in NE in order to enable units to partner with friendly networks, engage neutral networks, and counter threat networks. This course highlights the capabilities and limitations of NE principles, presents planning and execution considerations, and discusses NE targeting and assessment activities.

It facilitates a commander's ability to synchronize operational activities across a noncontiguous battlespace to support the effective engagement of human networks that proliferate an irregular threat within complex environments. NE is supportive of existing processes and is complementary of effective command and control.

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d. Unit Readiness Planning Course. The purpose of the Unit Readiness Planning Course (URPC) is to train Marine Corps personnel involved in the unit readiness planning process, allowing them to effectively and efficiently plan, e~ecute, manage, coordinate, assess, and report unit training in accordance with Marine Corps doctrine, orders, references, and automated capabilities to optimize combat readiness.

1002. ORGANIZATION.

1. Commanding Officer. The Commanding Officer (CO) approves the establishment of academic policies and procedures for MCTOG. Policies are derived through the interpretation and execution of orders and directives published by the Commandant of the Marine Corps; the Commanding General (CG), Training and Education Command (TECOM); and the CG, Marine Air-Ground Task Force Training Command (MAGTFTC).

2. Executive Officer. The Executive Officer (XO) assists the CO in the execution of academic policies through coordination among the staff sections and provides guidance in the implementation of policies and procedures.

3. Senior Enlisted Advisor. The Senior Enlisted Advisor (SEA) helps to ensure coordination and compliance with academic policies and procedures at MCTOG.

4. Formal Schools Advisor. The Formal Schools Advisor (FSA) is responsible for reviewing and validating POI information prior to submission.

a. Academics. Academics is responsible for the POis assigned to MCTOG, to include their design, development, submission, evaluation, and maintenance. The Academics Section consists of an Academics Officer, Academics Chief, POI Manager, Testing and Evaluations Officer (TEO), and Curriculum Developers. Personnel assigned to the Academics Section will be designated in writing by the CO.

( 1) Academics Officer. The Academics Officer shall be responsible for all formal learning center (FLC) POis, to include POI design, development, submission, evaluation, and maintenance.

(2) Academics Chief. The Academics Chief is responsible for assisting the Academics Officer in the execution of their duties, as well as assisting in the development, maintenance, and evaluation of all MCTOG POis.

(3) Instructor Development Chief. The Instructor Development Chief shall ensure all instructors are trained, supervised, and assessed on the delivery of lesson materials in the current instructional methods being used during all MCTOG courses.

(4) Program of Instruction Manager. The POI Manager is responsible for assisting the Academics Officer in executing the provisions of this order.

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(5) Curriculum Developers. Curriculum Developers are assigned to the Academics Section and fall under the direct supervision of the Academics Officer, and are responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining their assigned POis in accordance with the references, with the assistance of the Course Chiefs and Instructors.

(6) Testing and Evaluations Officer. The TEO is responsible for internal evaluations, external evaluations, and all student assessment processes within MCTOG.

b. Course Chief. Course Chiefs are the primary advocates for their assigned POis.

(1) Instructors. The instructors are the experts on the subject matter. Instructors may be military, general schedule (i.e. government service) employees, or civilian contractors that teach one or more lessons designated by the POis and conduct the implement phase of the systems approach to training (SAT) process.

(2) Faculty Advisor. Faculty Advisors (FACADs) are certified instructors with the primary duty to serve as advisors to student personnel. The FACAD is an expert on the subjects taught by the instructors, and assists in discussions with the class or individual students in order to reinforce the learning process and students' understanding of course materials.

(3) School Faculty. Personnel assigned to MCTOG will be selected for duty as instructors based upon their military occupational specialty (MOS) experience and demonstrated proficiency. It is mandatory that all instructors have a current security clearance that aligns with their billet assignments. Personnel selected for duty as instructors will be required to fulfill all requirements as delineated in this order for primary and alternate instructors.

Personnel who have been assigned as instructors and are unable to perform their duties due to an inability to teach effectively will be reassigned internally.

(4) A full description of all MCTOG billets can also be found in Appendix A.

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CHAPTER2

STUDENT POLICIES

2000. WELCOME ABOARD.

Each student will receive a mailed welcome aboard package per Appendix B 30 days prior to course commencement. Welcome aboard packages shall only be distributed electronically;

exceptions in order to mail a printed copy must be approved by the CO or designated representative. All students attending courses at MCTOG will attend the course in-processing and welcome aboard brief hosted by the CO or the CO's representative.

2001. STUDENT CHECK-IN.

1. Student check-in will commence per the published schedule on the convening date of each course at MCTOG per Appendix N. Check-in will involve the following:

a. Verification of student name, rank, electronic data interchange personal identifier (EDIPI) number, MOS, security clearance, and course to be attended will be compared against the Marine Corps Training Information Management System (MCTIMS) student roster.

Additionally, students must be screened for prerequisite completion, system authorization access request (SAAR) form completion, and access token to the SECRET Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNET).

b. Access badge will be issued by the Administration Section and student materials will be issued by the Instructor Group (IG).

2002. STUDENT ORIENTATION.

1. Each student will receive introductory information concerning policies and procedures while training at MCTOG. The training schedule for each course taught will contain a "course overview" covering the following:

a. Course Objectives. This should include (at a minimum) the course purpose, scope, method of evaluation, an overview of the course objectives, and the requirements for course mastery.

b. Dis-enrollment from Class. Each class will be informed of the MCTOG policy on dis-enrollment for administrative and academic reasons, as well as breaches of discipline. The CO has the final say in all dis-enrollment situations.

c. Billeting. It is the student's responsibility to coordinate billeting per the directions of the course convening message.

d. Messing. Government messing is available for three meals during the week and for two meals on weekends and holidays.

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e. Transportation. Travel arrangements are to be arranged by the student prior to executing orders to the course. Students will coordinate travel and transportation issues with the Operations S~ction and Support Division at MCTOG prior to departi~g their home stations to their course.

f. Parking. Students shall be briefed on the MCTOG parking policies.

g. Daily Routine. Students will receive a training schedule on training day one and be briefed daily on all changes to the published schedule.

h. Holidays. Each class will be briefed on the MCTOG policy concerning holidays as appropriate per the course schedule.

i. Liberty. Liberty will be afforded in accordance with the class schedule and at the discretion of the CO.

j. Off Limits Establishments. The current list of off limits establishments will be given to the students upon check in. See Appendix B.

k. Facilities.

(1) All Students are required to have an access badge issued by MCTOG's Administration Section to gain access into the secured area.

(2) All applicable rules and regulations for conduct within MCTOG facilities will be covered in depth during the welcome aboard brief.

k. Risk Management. Risk management is continuous; all members of MCTOG's staff are responsible for the safety of each student. The senior instructor present is responsible for ensuring that those in their charge understand cease training criteria, which could include natural and manmade hazards. See Appendix D in order to evaluate risks as appropriate.

2. The Course Chiefs are responsible for conducting their respective course overviews and resolving any problems/difficulties encountered by the students.

2003. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES.

1. A copy of the detailed training schedule will be posted in the Command Duty Officer (COO) duty hut for the students to view during each training day for any possible adjustments to the schedule. Emergency leave and other authorized absences will be handled on a case-by case basis. In those instances when an authorized absence is necessary, an alternative training method will be provided. An authorized absence is defined as:

a. Approved in advance by the CO or his designated representative.

b. Does not exceed the maximum allowable time from the course as set forth in the approved POI (i.e. no greater than 10% of the total instruction time).

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c. The MCTOG CDO will account for the arrival of all students daily. This will be accomplished by scanning each student's security badge. An accountability report of all students on deck s~all be delivered to the Administration section no lat.er than 0800 daily.

Course Chiefs shall conduct their own daily student accountability, providing redundant student tracking.

2004. STUDENT UNIFORMS.

1. The uniform for students will be the prescribed seasonal Marine Corps combat utility uniform for training conducted on all days of the course. The graduation uniform will be determined by the CO. Students are required to bring the appropriate Service uniform to the course. The uniform for students will be the prescribed seasonal MARPAT uniform for training conducted on all days of the course.

a. The MCTOG security badge will be attached to the left breast pocket and will be visible at all times.

b. When leaving the MCTOG compound, students will remove the MCTOG badge and maintain accountability of their badges at all times.

2. Students will be held accountable for all grooming standards, uniform rules, and regulations, while assigned as a student, in accordance with current version of reference (g).

3. Due to the close proximity of buildings and the number of staff members and students, the MCTOG compound is designated a "no salute area." It is still appropriate to adhere to customs and courtesies (i.e. the appropriate greeting).

2005. STUDENT CHECK-OUT.

All students must fully check out prior to departure. The check-out procedures will be executed on the final day of the course by the Student Course Coordinator and the Administrative Chief. The Course Coordinator and/or Administrative Chief shall inform the IG officer in. charge (OIC) when all students have properly checked t?ut of MCTOG.

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CHAPTER3

INSTRUCTOR AND FACULTY RESPONSIBILITIES

3000. GENERAL.

Student motivation to learn is directly influenced by the instructor(s); therefore, instructor(s) must ensure that they are providing the students with a positive influence at all times. The goal of Marine Corps instruction is to develop performance-based, instruction that transfers learning from the instructional setting to mission accomplishment on the job. The primary responsibility of an instructor is to provide instruction at a level commensurate with the grade and experience of the student. The following policies, programs, and procedures are designed to ensure a building block approach from a basic instructor qualification to higher levels of competence and proficiency among the instructor staff of MCTOG. Upon reporting for duty, all permanent personnel will receive a copy of the MCTOG Academic Standing Operating Procedures (SOP) and sign the MCTOG Code of Conduct, Appendix M. The Academics SOP shall be tested annually by the Academics Officer for understanding by all MCTOG personnel with student contact.

3001. ORIENTATION.

1. Upon assignment to MCTOG, newly assigned instructors, FACADs, or other staff as directed will be designated for duty as instructors under training (IUTs) until they have completed the IUT package. During this time, they will report to the Instructor Development Chief. Each IUT shall be assigned to the Academics Section during their initial 30 days to afford them the opportunity to attend the new instructor course. The TUT package shall cover the following information:

a. Orientation to MCTOG classrooms, facilities, policies, and philosophy on teaching.

b. Completion of the self-paced IUT curriculum and the Basic Instructor School Course on MarineNet.

c. Ensure that the IUT completes all requirements contained within this order to become a qualified instructor.

2. All newly assigned instructors must meet all of the following criteria prior to being certified as instructors:

a. Complete the self-paced New Instructor certification phase of the Instructor Development Program contained within this order.

b. Complete the IUT or other service equivalent within 180 days of assuming duties (within first 30 days of assignment to MCTOG).

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c. The instructor shall be a graduate of the Tactical Marine air-ground task force Integration Course (TMIC). This requirement may only be waived by the CO.

d. Observe the current primary instructor presentation of a class before attempting the monitored dress rehearsal (MOR) board process.

e. Complete SAT and risk management annual training.

3. The Instructor Development Chief is responsible for ensuring that all newly assigned instructors thoroughly understand and comply with MCTOG policies and procedures as set forth by this order.

3002. APPEARANCE AND CONDUCT.

I . Permanent personnel will present a professional appearance in accordance with reference (g) at all times. Any uniformed instructor not in compliance with their specific service height and weight or military appearance standards will be relieved of instructional duties and will no longer be exposed to students until such time as that individual is wichin standards. Any civilian personnel not presenting a professional appearance wiU not be assigned as an instructor in any form.

2. The uniform for instructors will be the prescribed uniform of the day. Government employees and civilian contractors will maintain appropriate civilian attire commensurate with the uniform prescribed by their respective employer appearance guidelines.

3. Instructors shall refrain from profanity while on the platform or in the presence of students.

They will correct the use of profanity in the classroom by any instructional supporting staff.

4. Instructors shall not conduct or assisl in any period of instruction while partaking of smokeless tobacco, to include practical application and evaluation periods.

5. Interaction with students will be impartial, fair, cordial, and professional. An environment where students are free to ask for and receive assistance will be fostered at all times when students are aboard the MCTOG compound and other facilities utilized by · MCTOG in the execution of courses. Instructors caught in opposition to this without just cause may face a Disciplinary Review Board (ORB) and other administrative punishment at the discretion of the co.

3003. GENERAL INSTRUCTOR TRAINING.

1. The Course Chief shall ensure the instructional staff and faculty attends the appropriate training course per their assigned billets.

2. If significant changes are made to the course content of the Curriculum Developers Course, Senior Instructor Course (SIC) or Formal Schools Managers Course (FSMC), it is highly recommended that personnel attend the appropriate T3 course(s) again in order to maintain proficiency.

3. Instructor Development Program. Due to the higher level of instruction and learning

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a. Master Instructor Development Program. The Master Instructor Development Program (MIDP) is a professional education and personnel management program used to develop more professional and well-rounded instructors and FACADs. The MIDP ensures instructors apply contemporary teaching methodologies to enhance learning. Additionally, it creates a personnel management process that sources instructors based on their development.

Finally, it will produce better trained Marines returning to the operating forces. Prior to being certified as a Basic, Senior, or Master Instructor, the Marine must first comply with the Instructor Certification program covered in this order. Once an instructor has met the minimum requirements for certification as a Basic, Chief, or Master Instructor, a letter will be submitted by the respective Course Chief with their training folder to the Academics Section for certification. NOTE: For the purposes of Chief and Master Instructor requirements, student contact time is defined as lecture, demonstration, practical application, performance exams, and those instances the Senior Instructor deems applicable. In regards to "student contact time," this refers to any time an Instructor or FACAD is teaching, coaching, or mentoring students.

Platform instruction, practical applications, guided discussions, Kriegspiels, and exams are all considered contact time. Contact hours are cumulative; they do not reset as one achieves a different instructor status. For example, if an instructor accumulates 400 hours of contact time before receiving a Senior Instructor certification, once they are a Senior Instructor they already have 150 hours of contact time towards Master Instructor.

( 1) Basic Instructor. The authority to certify basic instructors resides with the Instructor Development Chief. Recommended higher education: Ground Combat Element Operations Specialist course given at Expeditionary Warfare Training Group Pacific or Atlantic. The recommended billet for a basic instructor is FACAD. Requirements for basic instructors include:

(a) Must graduate from MCTOG New Instructor Course.

(b) Must complete risk management and SAT annual training.

(c) Shall be a graduate of the POI the instructor is being certified in.

(2) Senior Instructor. The authority to certify senior instructors resides with the IG OIC or Academics Officer. Recommended higher education: Curriculum Developers Course at T3S.

Recommended billets for senior instructors include FACAD, Course Chief, and Curriculum Developer. Requirements for senior instructors include:

(a) Qualification as a basic instructor for one year (may be waived by the CO after three months).

(b) Graduate from the SIC.

(c) Receive four formal satisfactory evaluations from the Course Chief, Academics

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Officer, Academics Chief, or designated representative.

(~) Accumulate 250 hours of student contact time.

(3) Master Instructor. The authority to certify master instructors resides with the CO via the Academics Officer. Recommended higher education classes include the FSMC.

Recommended billets for master instructors are Course Chief and Senior Instructor.

Requirements for master instructors include:

(a) Qualification as a senior instructor for one year (may be waived by the CO after six months).

(b) Receive four cumulative formal satisfactory evaluations from the Course Chief, Academics Officer, Academics Chief, or a designated representative.

( c) Accumulate 500 hours of student con tac€ time.

(d) Graduate from Curriculum Developers Course.

(e) Participate in a course content review board (CCRB). This requirement may be waived as the opportunity may not exist during an instructor's tenure.

b. Instructor Certification Program. The following paragraphs outline the certification process for MCTOG primary and alternate instructors.

( 1) Pre-certification. Prior to instructing a course, an instructor must be pre-certified by their division head and the academics council. Pre-certification is only relevant to one course at a time, regardless of the number of courses taught by an individual instructor. To achieve pre-certification, an instructor must:

(a) Shadow the primary instructor as an alternate or assistant instructor through one cycle of the respective course prior to certification.

(b) Review and prepare class materials.

(c) Complete the designated training requirements per the individual's individual training plan.

(d) Successfully conduct a period of instruction for their Course Chief and primary instructor.

(e) Successfully conduct the period of instruction for the Academic Council. The Academic Council will consist of the following:

(l) Academics Chief (Chair).

(£) OTI Section.

Q) ITI Section.

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(1) Fires and Effects Section representative.

W Primary instructor for the class being taught.

(f) When the Course Chief determines that an instructor is pre-certified, the pre-certified instructor is eligible to instruct the designated class during a formal resident course. All instructors must follow this procedure for each class they are assigned.

(2) Certification and Assessment. When a pre-certified instructor presents a class to students during a formal resident course, 100% of the students will be required to complete an instructional rating form (IRF). These classes will be observed by the instructor's Course Chief and the Academics Chief and be assessed utilizing additional IRFs. Following the period of instruction, the instructor's Course Chief and the Academics Chief will review the IRFs with the instructor and determine if the instructor has achieved certification status. If recommended for certification, the supporting documentation will be maintained in the Instructor Training Folder, and the instructor will then be eligible to serve as the primary or alternate instructor during a resident course. If not recommended for certification, the instructor will continue in house training and re-attempt certification at the next opportunity.

(a) Certification is good for three years. The certification process must be followed for each period of instruction assigned. Instructors require a minimum of 10% of students to complete an IRF for each period of instruction taught. Should the period of instruction be substantially redesigned, the instructor is required to recertify and gather 100% IRFs, unless waived by the IG OIC or Academics Officer.

(b) Recertification of instructors for periods of instruction that have not been redesigned can be accomplished during regularly scheduled resident courses, and do not need to follow the entire process. The Academics Chief, Academics Officer, or Course Chief will monitor the period of instruction for recertification.

(3) Sustainment. Once an instructor has been certified, the instructor will maintain an ongoing professional development program to maintain currency with emerging doctrine and tactics and improve upon their personal knowledge and- skills. An effective sustainment program is essential to ensure that MCTOG maintains a current and relevant faculty.

Instructors are responsible to ensure training occurs within their courses and is documented in the Instructor Training Jackets. Sustainment training can consist of (but is not limited to): in house professional military education on emerging tactical training plans/training initiatives/tactical skills, research of relevant Marine Corps Center for Lessons Learned collection reports, reading after action reviews (AARs) provided by OTis, attending formal schools, and communicating with other schools on changes to their POis that affect MCTOG POis. The Tactical Lessons Integration Program (TLIP) is a valuable resource in this effort.

Sustainment training will be regularly scheduled by each Course Chief through the Academics Chief. The Academics Chief will ensure the sustainment training is captured in the Training, Exercise, and Employment Plan (TEEP) and the schedule of events.

(4) Instructor Responsibilities. Instructors have the following responsibilities:

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(a) Complete all training requirements.

(b) Review and prepare student outlines, media, lesson plans, and master lesson files (MLFs).

( c) Rehearse instruction.

(d) Achieve pre-certification.

( e) Achieve certification.

(f) Comple'e sustainment training to maintain currency and advanced skill sets.

(g) Expand their certification portfoliost to include all their designated course's classes.

(h) Continue to rehearse, regardless of how many times a class has been taught in front of a live audience.

(i) Ensure all training, evaluations, and pertinent information as applied lO an instructor role is captured in their Instructor Training Folder.

3004. INSTRUCTOR TRAINING FOLDERS.

1. Training folders will be maintained and inspected by the Academics Section. Properly maintained training folders provide supervisory personnel an objective assessment tool for performance evaluations, special recognition, and recommendations for future assignments. If contract personnel are a part of an instructional team, coordinating the proper procedure for documenting instructor qualification and certification is essential. A copy of all documentation shall be forwarded to the employing company of contracted personnel for permanent retention.

Course Chiefs will provide the original IR.Fs and After Instruction Reports (AIRs) to the Academics Officer or Chief within 48 hours for review upon completion of all periods of instruction. Once reviewed, the Instructor Development Chief will ensure that these documents are placed in the Instructor Training-Folder of the instructor that presented the class. -

2. The following documents shall be maintained in the Instructor Training Folders at a minimum, per reference (b):

a. Certificates. Documenting completion of all required courses, including online and distance learning courses.

b. Designation letters. For all applicable billets: FSA, Course Chief, senior instructor, and master instructor.

c. Biannual instructor evaluations. As previously stated, certifications are valid for three years. However, the school will conduct bi-annual evaluations on all instructors to ensure compliance with this order. Instructors will be evaluated by the FSA, designated

3-6 representative, or Course Chief, using the appropriate MCTOG MDR board checklist. Contract instructors shall be evaluated in the same manner as military or civilian instructors; however, if there is a problem with their performance it must be reported to the local Contracting Officer Representative, who will inform the employing company of the issue. It is the company's responsibility to take appropriate action and to seek resolution with the client.

d. A copy of all IRFs or a locator sheet (in the case of classified instruction) identifying where the IRFs are stored.

e. Documented MOS proficiency training.

f. Documentation of instructor hours and contact hours.

3. All instructors assigned to MCTOG are required to obtain and maintain a successfully adjudicated personnel security investigation per reference (e) and a locally published policy letter. Additionally, all personnel will maintain a Secret or higher security clearance, depending on their billet. Billets requiring Top Secret and sensitive compartmented information access will be designated by the table of organization.

3005. CLASSROOM RESPONSIBILITIES.

1. Each instructor is responsible to coordinate with the Operations Section to ensure that the facilities provided create the best possible environment for student learning. Use of the instructor preparation guide (IPG), located in the approved MLF per reference (b ), allows for proper preparation of the classroom and a means to document classroom discrepancies. Within reason, all instructors shall ensure completion of the following:

a. Review the signed risk assessment worksheet (RAW), located in the MLF, to insure all risk management requirements have been met.

b. Ensure all media and instructional aides are in place and are functional prior to the students' arrival.

c. Sufficient seating.

d. Adequate lighting.

e. Proper ventilation.

f. Elimination of distracting noises and objects.

g. A neat, clean environment.

h. The instructor station is functional, a computer with the appropriate Non-Secure Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPRNET) or SIPRNET connection is operational, and all required media is properly loaded.

i. All smart boards are connected and operational, as required.

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j. The wireless microphone and wireless USB [universal serial bus] computer remote will be used for all periods of instruction. Instructors will ensure both devices have operational batteries and that the speakers are turned on.

k. All media and instructional aides are removed and the classroom is secured after the class is delivered.

I. When a biannual evaluation occurs, personnel evaluating instruction will check out the MLF and evaluation checklist from the Academics Section for the evaluation.

2. Proper operation of training aids is the responsibility of each instructor. They will submit the AIR to the Course Chief for corrective action on any discrepancies. Any training equipment which is rendered unserviceable for whatever reason will immediately be brought to the attention of the Course Chief and noted in the AIR. The Course Chief is responsible to notify and coordinate with the MCTOG Operations Section for reporting the requirement for the item's repair or replacement.

3. The Operations Chief and the Support Division Chief will inspect each classroom on a periodic basis to ensure the above requirements are being met.

3006. PREPARATION OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS.

1. Each instructor shall be assigned course material by the Course Chief. No instructional material shall be used except those that have been approved by the Academics Officer. This is done in the form of the class training schedule and primary instructor designation letter, which will be completed no later than one month prior to a course beginning.

2. Maintenance of lessons is a shared responsibility between the Course Chief, the primary…