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ACOTA, SECTION J, ATTACHMENT 6 – TRAINING COURSES

DEFINITIONS

Host Nation Cadre: Uniformed military members of a partner country assigned to a peace mission training center (PMTC) who have been specially trained for the purpose of preparing individuals and/or units in military operations prior to deployment.

Host Nation Troops: Military members of the partner country assigned to a formed unit designated to perform military tasks (internally or externally) to include support tasks, peacekeeping tasks or a kinetic missions.

Training Materials: Training materials may include the following – printed or recorded information used in a training program to prepare individuals and/or units to conduct military operations. May include approved Programs of Instruction (POI), handouts, host nation approved manuals, UN/AU approved manuals or any other approved training curriculum approved as methods of accomplishing military tasks. All training materials will become property of the Department of State.

C.1.2 ACTIVITY 1 – TRAINING

C.1.2.1 PSO PROTECTION OF CIVILIANS (POC) AND HUMAN RIGHTS (HR)

C.1.2.1 PURPOSE

To prepare selected host nation military personnel to protect civilians and human rights in the conduct of peace support operations including prevention of gender-based violence, elimination of sexual exploitation, prevention of trafficking in people, child protection and elimination of child soldiers.

C.1.2.1.2 OBJECTIVES

As the foundation to all ACOTA pre-deployment peacekeeping training, POC and HR prepares peacekeepers to understand why and how they must protect civilians in the conduct of Peace Support Operations (PSO) and supports the preparation of peacekeeping units, the commander, staff, and subordinate units, teams, and individual peacekeeper in multidisciplinary approaches to the realities they will face protecting those who cannot protect themselves.

C.1.2.1.3 TRAINING DETAILS

The contractor shall plan, design and conduct POC & HR training in accordance with Section 1.2.1.4 to include the skills and tasks necessary to sustain a TCC battalion and subordinate units for a one-year deployment. All ACOTA training shall include POC and HR and be integrated throughout the range of ACOTA tactical, field, and classroom trainings for soldiers, officers, and command staff on military peacekeeper responsibilities in regards to POC and HR.

The contractor shall use both classroom and field environment instruction, for groups and individuals that include presentations followed by practical exercises and hands on training. In accordance with Section 1.2.1.4, the contractor shall develop training aids, and provide an opportunity for host nation troops to practice skills in real mission like settings.

POC & HR training shall at a minimum include:

Overview of Protection of Civilians (POC)

International legal dimensions of the POC

POC concept in the context of UN PSO

Ensuring the POC

Prevention and response to conflict-related sexual violence

Sexual Exploitation and Abuse

The Consequences of Misconduct (Conduct and Discipline)

Prevention of Gender-based Violence

Prevention of Trafficking in People

Child Protection and Elimination of Child Soldiers

C.1.2.1.4 TRAINING REFERENCES

Core Pre-deployment Training Materials (CPTMs) Six UN Specialized Training Materials (STMs) on Protection of Civilians (POC) and Prevention and Response to Conflict Related Sexual Violence ACOTA Protection of Civilians POI ACOTA POC Training Scenarios Mission Mandates and Rules of Engagement (ROE) UN Peacekeeping Operations Principles and Guidelines Infantry Battalion Manual Volume I Infantry Battalion Manual Volume II UN Peacekeeping Training Manual UN Peacekeeping Handbook for Junior Ranks UN Peacekeeping Principles and Guidelines Specialized Training Materials (STM) for Staff Officers

C.1.2.2 EFFECTIVE METHODS OF INSTRUCTION (EMI)

C.1.2.2.1 PURPOSE

Prepare select host nation military personnel to plan, design and conduct effective military instruction in both a classroom and field environment for military units involved in pre-deployment peacekeeping training.

C.1.2.2.2 OBJECTIVES

The contractor shall instruct the host nation cadre identified by the host nation on the techniques necessary to conduct effective military instruction to individuals and units preparing to deploy to a United Nations, African Union or Regional peacekeeping mission.

Primary course instruction includes: CSOS, CPX, PSOSST, and CLS training modules. Upon completion the host nation cadre members will effectively plan, design and conduct at least two (2) of the training modules.

C.1.2.2.3 TRAINING DETAILS

The contractor shall plan, design and conduct fifteen (15) training days of EMI training in accordance with Section 1.2.2.4 for as many as twenty-five (25) host nation cadre. EMI training shall provide the host nation cadre with the skills and tools necessary to instruct military personnel in both field and classroom environments.

EMI training shall be conducted at the host nations Peace Support Operation Training Center (PSOTC) or at some other Training Camp within a fifty (50) mile radius of primary training location, or a combination of both.

The contractor shall design EMI training to include instruction on the following topics:

Command and Staff Operation Skills (CSOS) Military decision making process and mission analysis Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield Roles and Responsibility of primary and special staff sections Command Post Exercise (CPX) PSO Solider Skills Training (PSOSST) Close Quarters Marksmanship Convoy Operations Entry Control Point / Check Point Cordon and Search Base Camp Defense / Escalation of Force Combat Lifesaver (CLS) Training PSO Logistics (LOG) Training Communications and Communications Maintenance (CCM) Training Enhanced Marksmanship Training (EMT) Human Rights (HR), to include gender respect, elimination of sexual exploitation, child protection, trafficking in persons and protection of civilians Effective and safe operation of small arms range Duties and responsibility of the Range Officer-In-Charge (OIC), Range Safety Officer (RSO), Range Noncommissioned Officer-In-Charge (NCOIC), ammunition detail, armorer / repair station and medical personnel Developing and control of firing lines Range / Tower Commands Use of checklists Risk Assessment Techniques Development and conduct of an effective After Action Review (AAR)

Host nation cadre shall develop training schedules, programs of instruction, and lesson plans for all classes presented to the host nation troops in accordance with Section 1.2.2.4.

Host nation cadre shall develop and present at least two (2) units of instruction: One unit of instruction on a staff topic and one unit of instruction on a soldier skill topic.

EMI training shall include a practical exercise (PE) on the development and execution of a Command Post Exercise (CPX), to include the development of a Master Event Sequence List (MESL) and execution of the CPX through the introduction of message traffic and MESL information.

The contractor shall ensure each host nation troop receives an executable, written training development standard operating procedure. The standard operating procedures shall be developed by the contractor in accordance with Section 1.2.2.4.

C.1.2.2.4 TRAINING REFERENCES

UN Peacekeeping Principles and Guidelines UN Infantry Battalion Manual, Volume I UN Infantry Battalion Manual, Volume II UN Peacekeeping Training Manual Core Pre-deployment Training Materials (CPTM) UN Specialized Training Manual (STM) on Protection of Civilians (POC) and Prevention and Response to Conflict Related to Sexual Violence Specialized Training Material (STM) for Staff Officers UN Peacekeeping Handbook for Junior Officers Army Doctrine Publication, FM 5-0 (The Operation Process) Field Manual 34-130 (Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield)

C.1.2.3 TRAINING, PLANNING, MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT TRAINING (TPMD)

C.1.2.3.1 PURPOSE.

This training is focused on developing a battalion's Mission Essential Task List for peace support operations training and is designed to be the first event for each battalion that goes through the ACOTA peace support operations training sequence.

C.1.2.3.2 OBJECTIVE.

Upon completion of the training each staff member will demonstrate, through practical application, a functional understanding and capability to produce an executable battalion and company Mission Essential Task List, the identification of supporting collective and individual training task coupled with the identification of resources and time needed to sustain a trained status in the noted task.

C.1.2.3.3 TRAINING DETAILS.

The contractor shall plan, design, and conduct over five (5) training days TPMD training in accordance with Section 1.2.3.4 for a battalion commander and his staff (approximately twenty (20) training audience participants) preparing to deploy to a peacekeeping mission in Africa.

Contractor shall provide instruction with up to two (2) host nation cadre. Contractor shall use both classroom and field environment instruction for groups and individuals that include presentation followed by practical exercise and hands-on training.

TPMD training shall at a minimum include:

Development of a Mission Essential Task List (METL) Instruction in the management of resources required to support training a military unit in the accomplishment of its METL The training will addresses the requirement for periodic review of the METL while the unit is deployed, with a focus on in-mission continuation training.

C.1.2.3.4 TRAINING REFERENCES.

Army Doctrinal Publication (ADP) 6-22 U.S. Army Leadership ADP 7-0 Training Units and Developing Leaders Field Manual (FM) 7-0 Training the Force

C.1.2.4 COMMAND AND STAFF OPERATING SKILLS (CSOS)

C.1.2.4.1 PURPOSE

Prepare the battalion commander, principle and special staff members, consisting of approximately twenty-five (25) officers, noncommissioned officer and soldiers for peacekeeping operations.

C.1.2.4.2 OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of the training each staff member will demonstrate through practical application a functional understanding of their individual staff role and responsibility. The Commander and designated special staff members will demonstrate, during practical exercises and the command post exercise (CPX), the capability to produce a feasible, acceptable and suitable operations order and effectively manages tactical information to ensure mission success.

C.1.2.4.3 TRAINING DETAILS

The contractor shall plan, Design and conduct CSOS training over (15) training days in accordance with Section 1.2.4.4 to include instruction on the Military Decision Making Process (MDPM), specific duties of the principle and special staff sections, receive and issue an operations order, effectively command and control troops throughout task execution while operating a tactical operations center 24-hours a day in a peacekeeping environment.

CSOS training shall include a periodic review and assessment of the Mission Essential Task List (METL) while the unit is deployed and at home station, with a focus on continuous sustainment training.

CSOS training shall include the current UN/AU and/or Regional situation reports (SITREP) and actual scenarios.

CSOS training shall include the following topics:

Battalion-level Intelligence Operations Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Programs Integrated Operations and Field Maneuver Specific Duties of Principle and Special Staff Sections Battalion Tactical Operations Center (TOC) Establishment and Operations Battalion Level Logistics Planning Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) Fire Support Coordination Counter-Ambush / React to Contact Counter-Improvised Explosive Device/React to Improvised Explosive Device Operations Counter-Insurgency Operations Force Protection Coordination with Adjacent and Higher Units using Battlefield Control Measures Base Security and Entry Control Point Procedures Convoy Security, to include Breakdown / Recovery Operations Route, Area and Point Reconnaissance Planning and Operations VIP Escort Planning and Operations Obstacle Identification, Clearance and Breaching Unit Mobility Handling Combatants / 5-S’s (Search, Silence, Segregate, Speed and Safeguard) Civil–Military Support for Humanitarian Assistance Orientation to the African Union Peacekeeping Operations Strict Adherence to the Rules of Engagement (ROE) Avoidance of Civilian Casualties Protection of Civilians Identification and reporting of Child Soldiers Human Rights, to include Gender Respect, Elimination of Sexual Exploitation, Combating Trafficking in Persons and Innocents Working with Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) and Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) HIV / AIDs Prevention Orientation to the UN/AU or Regional Peacekeeping Operations

The contractor shall include the skills delivered in CSOS training during the conduct of the command post exercise (CPX), field training exercise (FTX) and daily command and control of the training battalion throughout the training period.

The contractor shall design a tailored Program of Instruction (POI) that includes appropriate lesson plans for this subtask. The contractor will develop relevant Protection of Civilians training scenarios to support all practical exercises and theory discussions.

The contractor shall deliver subtask B.1 POI and instructional material, in English, by CD, to the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) for review and approval no later than ten (10) days prior to the commencement of Task C training.

C.1.2.4.4 TRAINING REFERENCES

UN Peacekeeping Principles and Guidelines UN Infantry Battalion Manual, Volume I UN Infantry Battalion Manual, Volume II UN Peacekeeping Training Manual Core Pre-deployment Training Materials (CPTM) UN Specialized Training Manual (STM) on Protection of Civilians (POC) and Prevention and Response to Conflict Related to Sexual Violence Specialized Training Material (STM) for Staff Officers UN Peacekeeping Handbook for Junior Officers

C.1.2.5 COMMAND POST EXERCISE (CPX)

C.1.2.5.1 PURPOSE

To practice and reinforce the skills of the battalion staff learned in CSOS training.

C.1.2.5.2 OBJECTIVES

To reinforce the skills taught during CSOS in order to enable the commander and the host nation cadre to effectively exercise command and control of a battalion in a UN/AU or Regional peacekeeping operation.

The contractor shall make sure the battalion staff , at a minimum, consists of a Commander, Second in Command, Operations Officer (S-3), Intelligence Officer (S-2), Civil-Affairs Officer (S-5), Logistics Officer (S-4), Personnel Officer (S-1), and Communications Officer (S-6).These officers should be supported by at least one junior officer and two non-commissioned officers.

Upon completion, the contractor shall have the battalion staff display their capacity to employ the techniques and concepts presented during CSOS. Emphasis shall be placed on time management, the orders process and troop command and control.

The contractor shall have the battalion staff demonstrate their ability to produce orders and command and control the battalion without jeopardizing the governing peacekeeping mandate or mission during the execution of a Command Post Exercise (CPX).

C.1.2.5.3 TRAINING DETAILS

The contractor shall plan, design and conduct the Command Post Exercise (CPX) over five (5) training days in accordance with Section 1.2.5.4.

The contractor shall plan, design and conduct the CPX using a detailed UN/AU or Regional-based CPX scenario with a Master Events Sequence List (MESL) that contains all the possible events a battalion might encounter during peacekeeping missions.

The contractor shall deliver the MESL, in English, by CD, to the COR for review and approval no later than ten (10) days prior to the commencement of training.

C.1.2.5.4 TRAINING REFERENCES

UN Peacekeeping Principles and Guidelines UN Infantry Battalion Manual, Volume I UN Infantry Battalion Manual, Volume II UN Peacekeeping Training Manual Core Pre-deployment Training Materials (CPTM) UN Specialized Training Manual (STM) on Protection of Civilians (POC) and Prevention and Response to Conflict Related to Sexual Violence Specialized Training Material (STM) for Staff Officers UN Peacekeeping Handbook for Junior Officers

C.1.2.6 PSO SOLDIERS SKILLS TRAINING (PSOSST)

C.1.2.6.1 PURPOSE

Prepare a peacekeeping battalion, consisting of approximately eight-hundred & fifty (850) officers, noncommissioned officer and soldiers operations in a peacekeeping mission.

C.1.2.6.2 OBJECTIVES

PSOSST shall include instruction for soldiers to operate effectively at the individual level as well as part of a squad, platoon and company in a peacekeeping environment.

Individual soldiers and units shall display a safe and functional understanding of applicable tasks, techniques and procedures.

C.1.2.6.3 TRAINING DETAILS.

The contractor shall plan, design and conduct PSOSST in accordance with Section 1.2.6.4, over twenty-five (25) training days while conducting train-the-trainer instruction for no less than twelve (12) host nation cadre members.

Training shall focus on peacekeeping operations in accordance with actual UN/AU and or Regional scenarios.

Training shall include Close Quarters Marksmanship (CQM) including day and night live-fire.

PSOSST training shall include individual and collective training for all topics listed below:

Integrated Operations and Movement Counterinsurgency Operations Force Protection Base Security and Entry Control Procedures Convoy Operations React to Ambush / React to Contact Vehicle Breakdown and Recovery Operations VIP Escort Unit Mobility Handling Combatants / 5-S’s (Search, Silence, Segregate, Speed, Safeguard) Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) Offensive Operations Obstacle Identification and Breeching Military Support for Humanitarian Assistance Strict Adherence to the Rules of Engagement (ROE) Avoidance of Civilian Casualties Protection of Civilians (POC) Identification and Reporting of Child Soldiers Counter-Improvised Explosive Device Operation / React to IED Counter-Improvised Explosive Device Ambush: day / night (if applicable)

Training shall include specific peacekeeping training listed below:

Human Rights (to include prevention of sexual and gender based violence) Working with Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) and Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Individual Health and Prevention of Mosquito-borne Diseases HIV / AIDS Prevention Orientation to UN/AU and or Regional Peacekeeping Operations

The contractor shall include training on crew-served weapons (CSW) conducting live-fire training during day light and hours of limited visibility for all the battalions’ weapons systems.

The contractor shall develop a tailored POI complete with appropriate lesson plans for this subtask. The contractor shall integrate recent and relevant Protection of Civilians training scenarios to support all practical exercises and theory discussions. The contractor shall deliver the subtask POI and all instructional material, in English, by CD, to the COR no later than ten (10) days prior to the commencement of training.

The contractor shall provide one (1) Standard Buttstock Cleaning Kit to each soldier in the battalion and Cleaning Lubricant Protective (CLP) as described in Attachment 3 – ACOTA Equipment List.

The contractor shall develop feedback mechanisms commensurate with UN and U.S. Army applicable doctrine for all individual and collective tasks.

C.1.2.6.4 TRAINING REFERENCES

UN Peacekeeping Principles and Guidelines UN Infantry Battalion Manual, Volume I UN Infantry Battalion Manual, Volume II UN Peacekeeping Training Manual Core Pre-deployment Training Materials (CPTM) UN Specialized Training Manual (STM) on Protection of Civilians (POC) and Prevention and Response to Conflict Related to Sexual Violence Specialized Training Material (STM) for Staff Officers UN Peacekeeping Handbook for Junior Officers

C.1.2.7 PSO COMPANY GRADE OFFICER (CGO) LEADERSHIP TRAINING

C.1.2.7.1 PURPOSE

To prepare selected host nation military personnel to lead their companies, platoon, sections, squads and individual soldiers in the conduct of peace support and combat operations. CGO Leadership training shall include the skills necessary to perform planning, preparation and execution of troop leading steps (TLS), company level orders development and execution, specified tactical training, communications, land navigation and force protection.

C.1.2.7.2 OBJECTIVES

The Contractor shall present the leadership techniques and tactical skills necessary for company grade officers to effectively lead command and control their units as they prepare for, deploy to, and conduct a United Nations, African Union or Regional peacekeeping mission. Upon completion, company grade officers will demonstrate a functional understanding of their leadership roles in a peacekeeping environment during situational training exercises (STX).

Company grade officers will demonstrate comprehension through mission planning coupled with effective command and control of small units and soldiers without jeopardizing the governing peacekeeping mandate or mission and placing civilians at risk.

C.1.2.7.3 TRAINING DETAILS

The contractor shall plan, design, and conduct ten (10) days of CGO Leadership training in accordance with Section 1.2.7.4 for approximately forty (40) company grade officers preparing to deploy to their area of operation (AO).

The contractor shall use both classroom and field environment instruction, for groups and individuals that include: presentations followed by practical exercises; hands on training; and Situational Training Exercise (STX) lanes.

In accordance with Section 1.2.7.4 the contractor shall develop the appropriate training aids, and provide an opportunity for host nation troops to practice skills in real world settings.

The contractor shall provide training that includes the roles, duties and leadership responsibilities of company commanders and platoon leaders while leading soldiers preparing for, deploying to, operating in, and redeploying from their AO.

The contractor shall conduct train-the-trainer training for the host nation cadre concurrently with CGO training for as many as three (3) host nation cadre minimum and six (6) maximum.

The contractor shall plan, design and conduct training that includes the following training and materials with hands-on practical exercises (PEs) to reinforce the basic instruction:

PSO CGO Leadership Trainings and Materials Information

Present TPMD as it relates to planning of training the company and platoon.

Management of training resources, e.g. ammunition, and training areas

Present roles and relationship between Officers and Non-Commissioned Officers.

Role and purpose of civil military corporation (CIMIC);

Working with non-governmental organizations (NGOs);

Working with Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)

Shall be constructed of aluminum frame Waterproof housing Equipped with magnifying lens, sight wire and dual graduation in both degrees and mils.

Shall include carrying pouch, lanyard and belt clip.

GPS Design and capabilities Waterproof Rocker keypad design One-handed operation Minimum 500 waypoints and 1000 track log points with nine proximity waypoints Map graphics Average to maximum speed data with trip timer and Africa mapping software with Military Grid Reference System (GMRS)

Convoy Security Obstacle Identification and Breeching Unit Mobility Establishing and Manning Observation Posts and Checkpoints Force Protection

C.1.2.7.4 TRAINING REFERENCES

UN Peacekeeping Operations Principles and Guidelines Infantry Battalion Manual Volume I Infantry Battalion Manual Volume II UN Peacekeeping Training Manual Core Pre-deployment Training Materials (CPTMs) Six UN Specialized Training Materials (STMs) on Protection of Civilians (POC) and Prevention and Response to Conflict Related Sexual Violence Specialized Training Materials (STM) for Staff Officers UN Peacekeeping Handbook for Junior Ranks UN Peacekeeping Principles and Guidelines Field Manual (FM) 7-22.7 The US Army Non-Commissioned Officer’s Guide Army Doctrinal Publication (ADP) 6-22 U.S. Army Leadership ADP 7-0 Training Units and Developing Leaders Field Manual (FM) 7-0 Training the Force FM 3-21.10 The Infantry Rifle Company) FM 3-24 Counterinsurgency FM 34-130 (Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield)

C.1.2.8 PSO NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER (NCO) LEADERSHIP TRAINING

C.1.2.8.1 PURPOSE

To prepare selected host nation military personnel to lead their companies, platoon, sections, squads and individual soldiers in the conduct of peace support and combat operations. NCO Leadership Training shall include the skills necessary to perform planning, preparation and execution of troop leading steps (TLS), platoon and squad level orders development and execution, specified tactical training, communications, land navigation and force protection.

C.1.2.8.2 OBJECTIVES

The contractor shall plan, design and conduct the leadership techniques and tactical skills necessary for company and platoon level non-commissioned officers to effectively lead their units as they prepare for, deploy to and conduct a United Nations, African Union or Regional peacekeeping mission.

Upon completion, NCOs will demonstrate a functional understanding of their supporting and leader roles in a peacekeeping environment/ operation. NCOs will demonstrate the ability to support leaders and effectively manage units and soldiers to accomplish the stated peacekeeping mandate and mission without placing civilians at risk through situational training exercises and during the FTX.

C.1.2.8.3 TRAINING DETAILS

The contractor shall plan, design and conduct, over ten (10) trainings days, pre-deployment PSO NCO leadership training, in accordance with training references in Section 1.2.8.4, for approximately forty (40) company grade officers preparing to deploy to their area of operation (AO).

The contractor shall use both classroom and field environment instruction, for groups and individuals that include presentations followed by practical exercises; hands on training; and Situational Training Exercise (STX) lanes. In accordance with Section 1.2.8.4 contractor shall develop the appropriate training aids, and provide an opportunity for host nation troops to practice skills in real world settings.

The contractor shall provide training that includes the roles, duties and leadership responsibilities of company commanders and platoon leaders while leading soldiers preparing for, deploying to, operating in, and redeploying from their AO.

The contractor shall mentor and assist as many as three (3) host nation cadre; host nation cadre shall plan, design and conduct train-the-trainer training concurrently with NCO training.

The contractor shall plan and conduct training that includes the training details and material information below, with hands-on practical exercises (PEs) to reinforce the basic instruction. Equipment below shall be provided per Attachment 3 – ACOTA Equipment List:

Present relationship between Officers and Non-Commissioned Officers Role and responsibilities of the NCO in the execution of training, e.g. planning, requesting and receiving resources, set up and conduct of ranges.

NCOs must understand their role in Preparation for Combat and Pre-Combat inspections (PCI).

Include protection of children and conflict-related sexual violence related scenarios to elicit favorable actions and reactions Role and purpose of civil military cooperation (CIMIC)

Convoy Security Obstacle Identification and Breeching Unit Mobility Establishing and Manning Observation Posts and Checkpoints Force Protection Role of the NCO and Field Sanitation and soldier hygiene

C.1.2.8.4 TRAINING REFERENCES

UN Peacekeeping Operations Principles and Guidelines Infantry Battalion Manual Volume I Infantry Battalion Manual Volume II UN Peacekeeping Training Manual Core Pre-deployment Training Materials (CPTMs) Six UN Specialized Training Materials (STMs) on Protection of Civilians (POC) and Prevention and Response to Conflict Related Sexual Violence Specialized Training Materials (STM) for Staff Officers UN Peacekeeping Handbook for Junior Ranks UN Peacekeeping Principles and Guidelines Army Doctrinal Publication (ADP) 6-22 U.S. Army Leadership ADP 7-0 Training Units and Developing Leaders Field Manual (FM) 7-0 Training the Force FM 3-21.10 The Infantry Rifle Company

C.1.2.9 PSO COMBAT LIFE SAVER (CLS) TRAINING

C.1.2.9.1 PURPOSE

To prepare selected host nation military personnel to provide first aid to save lives until medical personnel take over during the conduct of peace support and combat operations. CLS Training shall include the skills necessary to maintain breathing, stop the bleeding and treat for shock.

C.1.2.9.2 OBJECTIVES

Contractor shall plan, design and conduct CLS training for select host country personnel from peace keeping battalion. Upon completion, participants will demonstrate during practical exercises the ability to perform lifesaving skills effectively without increasing risk or endangering the patient’s recovery potential.

C.1.2.9.3 TRAINING DETAILS

Contractor shall plan, design and conduct, CLS training for five (5) days, based on an evaluation of the host country’s capabilities and in accordance with training references in Section 1.2.9.4, for approximately eighty-five (85) select personnel from host nation battalion (soldiers who have received basic first aid training but have no advanced first aid training or medical specialty training).

Contractor shall use both classroom and field environment instruction, for groups and individuals that include the skills necessary to perform lifesaving treatment of personnel injured during a United Nations, African Union or Regional peacekeeping mission. Contractor shall develop the appropriate training aids, and provide an opportunity for host nation troops to practice skills in real world settings.

The contractor shall mentor and assist host nation cadre; host nation cadre shall plan, design and conduct train-the-trainer training concurrently with CLS training.

At the task order level, the contractor shall recommend to the host nation they designate at least one (1) soldier per section (Infantry Battalion Manual Volume I - UN Infantry Battalion Organization-Base Model) to receive the CLS training

Provide training equipment and supplies, to include the ACOTA Combat Lifesaver Kit per Attachment 3 – ACOTA Equipment List.

The contractor shall plan and conduct training that includes the following with hands-on practical exercises (PEs) to reinforce the basic instruction:

Overview of Tactical Medicine

Direct Pressure Bandage Combat Gauze Pressure Dressing.

Nasopharyngeal Airway Recover Position Sit up/Lean Forward Airway Position

Administer Oral Moxifloxacin (Theory and simulation only)

Oral Analgesia (non-narcotic) (Theory and simulation only)

Traction Splinting

Cover the Burned Areas

C.1.2.9.4 TRAINING REFERENCES

UN Peacekeeping Operations Principles and Guidelines Infantry Battalion Manual Volume I Infantry Battalion Manual Volume II UN Peacekeeping Training Manual Core Pre-deployment Training Materials (CPTMs) Six UN Specialized Training Materials (STMs) on Protection of Civilians (POC) and Prevention and Response to Conflict Related Sexual Violence Specialized Training Materials (STM) for Staff Officers UN Peacekeeping Handbook for Junior Ranks UN Peacekeeping Principles and Guidelines Field Manual (FM) 4-25.11 First Aid

FM 7-0 Training the Force

C.1.2.10 PSO FIELD MEDIC TRAINING (FMT)

C.1.2.10.1 PURPOSE

To prepare selected host nation military medical personnel to provide medical care essential to saving lives during combat and peace support operations. FMT Training shall include the skills necessary to maintain breathing, stop the bleeding, treat for shock and evacuate the wounded.

C.1.2.10.2 OBJECTIVES

Upon completion participants will demonstrate through practical exercise the ability to perform lifesaving skills effectively without increasing risk or endangering the patient’s recovery potential.

C.1.2.10.3 TRAINING DETAILS

The contractor shall plan, design, and conduct the field medical techniques and tactical skills necessary for platoon, company and battalion level medical personnel to effectively care for the wounded and save lives in their units as they prepare for, deploy to and conduct a United Nations, African Union or Regional peacekeeping mission.

The contractor shall plan, design and conduct ten (10) trainings days of pre-deployment FMT in accordance with Section 1.2.10.4 for approximately twenty (20) select TCC personnel with previous medical training and should have attended CLS.

The contractor shall use both classroom and field environment instruction, for groups and individuals that include presentations followed by practical exercises; hands on training; and Situational Training Exercise (STX) lanes. Contractor shall develop the appropriate training aids, and provide an opportunity for host nation troops to practice skills in real world settings.

The contractor shall mentor and assist host nation cadre as they plan, design and conduct training focused on hands-on instruction emphasizing the skills necessary to perform lifesaving treatment of personnel injured during PSO missions.

The training supplies and moulage kit as listed in Attachment 3 – ACOTA Equipment List FMT shall review and practice all the CLS training. In addition, it includes the following classes:

Supraglottic Airway Surgical Airway Needle Thoracotomy

Administer Oxygen

Start IV Line/Saline Lock Obtain Intraosseous Access IV Fluid Resuscitation IV Analgesics (morphine, ketamine) IV Antibiotics

IM Antibiotics IM Morphine

Manage CCP

C.1.2.10.4 TRAINING REFERENCES

UN Peacekeeping Operations Principles and Guidelines Infantry Battalion Manual Volume I Infantry Battalion Manual Volume II UN Peacekeeping Training Manual Core Pre-deployment Training Materials (CPTMs) Six UN Specialized Training Materials (STMs) on Protection of Civilians (POC) and Prevention and Response to Conflict Related Sexual Violence Specialized Training Materials (STM) for Staff Officers UN Peacekeeping Handbook for Junior Ranks UN Peacekeeping Principles and Guidelines Field Manual (FM) 4-25.11 First Aid

C.1.2.11 TACTICAL COMBAT CASUALTY CARE (TCCC)

C.1.2.11.1 PURPOSE

This training prepares medics for the unique and difficult environment they will face when deployed to a peace mission. The training is designed for a PSO tactical combat casualty medical platoon.

C.1.2.11.2 OBJECTIVES

Medical personnel will demonstrate through practical application, the ability to treat and prevent casualties in the support mission area without introducing undue harm or risk to the patient.

C.1.2.11.3 TRAINING DETAILS

Contractor shall plan, develop and conduct, over ten (10) training days, PSO TCCCT training in accordance with Section 1.2.11.4 for the physicians and medics of the platoon. The host nation troops will consist of as many as twenty (20) medically-trained personnel. The contractor shall conduct the TCCC training and concurrently conduct train-the-trainer training for as many as five (5) host nation cadre.

Contractor shall use both classroom and field environment instruction, for groups and individuals that include: presentations followed by practical exercises; and hands on training. The contractor shall develop the appropriate training aids, and provide an opportunity for host nation troops to practice skills in real world settings in accordance with Section 1.2.11.4.

Develop a tailored POI, based on the core TCCCT curriculum developed by the U. S. tri-service Defence Medical Readiness Training Institute (DMRTI) complete with appropriate lesson plans for Task.

Deliver the Task POI and all instructional material, in English, by CD, to the COR for review and approval at least thirty (30) days prior to the commencement of training.

Provide the necessary equipment and supplies for training, including a trauma bag for each host nation troop.

C.1.2.11.4 TRAINING REFERENCES

Based on the core TCCC curriculum developed by the U.S. tri-service Defense Medical Readiness Training Institute (DMRTI).

C.1.2.12 LEVEL II HOSPITAL TRAINING

C.1.2.12.1 PURPOSE

This training is focused on preparing a medical staff will have already received basic qualification training in their respective medical and administrative occupation specialties to operate a Level II Hospital in a PSO area.

C.1.2.12.2 OBJECTIVE

Level II hospital personnel will be able to demonstrate through practical exercises, the ability to provide second line health care to casualty victims in the mission area.

C.1.2.12.3 TRAINING DETAILS

The contractor will plan, design, and conduct over fifteen (15) training days, Level II Hospital training in accordance with Section 1.2.12.4 for composite medical staff (approximately forty (40) training audience participants) preparing to deploy to a peacekeeping mission in Africa.

The contractor shall provide instruction with up to five (5) host nation cadre assisting in providing the training. Contractor shall use both classroom and field environment instruction for groups and individuals that include presentation followed by practical exercise and hands-on training The Level II Hospital training provides training on the tasks listed in United Nations Medical Support Manual for United Nations Peacekeeping Operations including:

Level II Hospital Tasks

Understanding the mission of a Level Two medical facility in a combat area Providing second line health care, which includes emergency resuscitation and stabilization, limb and life-saving surgical interventions, basic dental care and casualty evacuation to the next echelon.

Provide primary health care to a peacekeeping force of up to 1000 in strength, with the capacity of treating up to 40 ambulatory patients per day. – Conduct entry and routine medical examination for peacekeepers Perform limb and life-saving surgery such as laparotomy, appendectomy, thoracocentesis, wound exploration and debridement, fracture fixation and amputation.

Perform emergency resuscitation procedures such as maintenance of airway, breathing and circulation and advanced life support, hemorrhage control, and other life and limb saving emergency procedures.

Conduct Triage, stabilize and evacuation procedures.

Constitute and deploy at least 2 FMTs (comprising 1 x doctor and 2 x paramedics) to provide medical care at secondary locations or medical support during land and air evacuation.

Maintain adequate medical supplies and consumables for up to 60 days, and the capability to resupply Level One units in the Mission area, if required.

C.1.2.12.4 TRAINING REFERENCES

UN Peacekeeping Operations Principles and Guidelines Infantry Battalion Manual Volume I Infantry Battalion Manual Volume II UN Peacekeeping Training Manual Core Pre-deployment Training Materials (CPTMs) Six UN Specialized Training Materials (STMs) on Protection of Civilians (POC) and Prevention and Response to Conflict Related Sexual Violence Specialized Training Materials (STM) for Staff Officers UN Peacekeeping Handbook for Junior Ranks UN Peacekeeping Principles and Guidelines Field Manual (FM) 4-25.11 First Aid

C.1.2.13 LOGISTICS IN PSO

C.1.2.13.1 PURPOSE

To prepare selected host nation military logistics personnel to conduct UN logistical operations in support of their unit during the conduct of peace support and combat operations. Logistics in PSO Training shall include the skills necessary to perform planning, preparation and execution of resupply, maintenance and transportation functions.

C.1.2.13.2 OBJECTIVES

Contractor shall plan, design, and conduct the UN logistics tactics, techniques and procedures necessary for brigade, battalion, and company level officers and NCOs to effectively conduct supply, maintenance and transportation missions in support of their units as they prepare for, deploy to and conduct a United Nations, African Union or Regional Peace Support Operation.

Host nation troops will demonstrate the planning and management task necessary to effectively sustain and support unit peace support task during continuous operations.

C.1.2.13.3 TRAINING DETAILS

Contractor shall present LOG training, in accordance with training references in Section 1.2.13.4 for ten (10) days for thirty (30) host country logistics personnel based on an evaluation of the host country’s capabilities.

Contractor shall use both classroom and field environment instruction, for groups and individuals that include: presentations followed by practical exercises; and hands on training. Contractor shall develop the appropriate training aids, and provide an opportunity for host nation troops to practice skills in real world settings in accordance with Section 1.2.13.4.

Plan, design and conduct LOG training to include the logistics skills and tasks necessary to sustain a TCC battalion and subordinate units in the applicable mission(s) for a one-year deployment Logistics training shall at a minimum include:

Orientation to UN Logistics Operations in Area of Operation

UN Contingent Owned Equipment System

UN Wet and dry lease system

UN Reimbursement system

Maintenance management

Supply management

Petroleum, Oil, Lubricants (POL) management

Ammunition and ordnance management

Transportation management

Property management and accountability

Logistics coordination with United Nations and ECOWAS

C.1.2.13.4 TRAINING REFERENCES

UN Peacekeeping Operations Principles and Guidelines Infantry Battalion Manual Volume I Infantry Battalion Manual Volume II UN Peacekeeping Training Manual Core Pre-deployment Training Materials (CPTMs) Six UN Specialized Training Materials (STMs) on Protection of Civilians (POC) and Prevention and Response to Conflict Related Sexual Violence Specialized Training Materials (STM) for Staff Officers UN Peacekeeping Handbook for Junior Ranks UN Peacekeeping Principles and Guidelines UN Contingent Owned Equipment System UN Wet and dry lease system UN Reimbursement system

C.1.2.14 PSO WEAPONS MAINTENANCE

C.1.2.14.1 PURPOSE

To prepare select members of a peacekeeping battalion assigned as armors to perform readiness, safety and preventative maintenance procedures for individual and crew-served weapons employed by the battalion in peacekeeping missions.

C.1.2.14.2 OBJECTIVE

Design weapons maintenance training to provide first and second echelon maintenance of the units assigned weapons which include the AK-47 assault rifle, RPK light machine gun, PKM general-purpose machine gun, 12.7mm heavy machine gun, 35mm (South African) and 40mm (Chinese copy of U.S. MK-19) automatic grenade launcher, B-10 82mm smoothbore recoilless rifle and the 60mm and 82mm mortars.

C.1.2.14.3 TRAINING DETAILS

The contractor shall plan, design, and conduct WMT for ten (10) training days in accordance with C.1.2.14.4. The contractor shall plan, design, and conduct training for approximately thirty (30) select personnel from the host nation battalion.

The contractor shall mentor and assist host nation cadre train-the-trainer for as many as three (3) host nation cadre members.

Provide as part of this sub-task PSO weapons maintenance training one (1) Foreign Weapons Maintenance Kit as described in Attachment 3 – ACOTA Equipment List.

The contractor shall plan, design, and conduct training that includes, the following, with hands-on practical exercises to reinforce the basic instruction:

Weapons Maintenance Training

Weapons inspection procedures Assembly/disassembly of all weapons Safely loading and firing First and second-echelon (operator and unit level) repair procedures Weapons safety procedures Care and cleaning properly Malfunction and Immediate action drills in case of misfire

C.1.2.14.4 TRAINING REFERENCES

Department of the Army, Operators Manual for the AK-47 Assault Rifle, Produced by the 203rd Military Intelligence Battalion, dtd. April 2007 National Ground Intelligence Center, Operators Manual, PK-Series General Purpose Machinegun, dtd.