MIOT

Question 1

What does MIOT stand for?

Answer 1

Modular Initial Officer Training

Question 2

How long is MIOT?

Answer 2

24 weeks

Question 3

How many modules is MIOT broken down into?

Answer 3

4

Question 4

What are the names of the modules?

Answer 4

Military Introduction Module

Development 1

Development 2

Consolidation and Graduation Phase

Question 5

Where does MIOT take place?

Answer 5

RAF College Cranwell

Question 6

How long are each of the Modules at MIOT?

Answer 6

6 weeks

Question 7

Tell me about Module 1 at MIOT?

Answer 7

Designed to induct a civilian into military service. It closely mirrors the BRTC at RAF Halton.

Question 8

What topics will be covered during Module 1 at MIOT?

Answer 8

• Kit prep
• General Service Knowledge
• Drill
• PED
• RISE
• First Aid
• Field Craft
• CBRN
• Weapons Training

Question 9

What are the exams during Module 1 at MIOT?

Answer 9

• GSK Exam
• Ex Phoenix Edge
• RAFFT

Question 10

What is exercise PHOENIX EDGE?

Answer 10

• This takes place during week 5 during module 1.
• This takes place at Cranwell Airfield.
• It is the consolidation of the military skills module, which allows the cadets to practice the following following skills in a simulated environment; Establishing a FOB, Battle Skills, Control of Entry, Patrols and First Aid.
• Cadets are tested on their Command, Leadership and Management skills.

Question 11

Tell me about module 2 at MIOT?

Answer 11

• Module 2 is called ‘Development 1’
• The objective of this module is ‘Knowing and leading yourself in order to lead others’
• Develop physical and mental resillience and focus on authentic leadership principles, behaviours and capacities.
• During week 3 there will be a trip to the Robson Resilience Centre Crickhowell.
• Will begin to learn about Air & Space Power, delivered by Portsmouth business school.
• In week 6 cadets will take part in Ex EAGLES EDGE

Question 12

What topics will be covered during module 2?

Answer 12

• Self awareness
• Knowing Self
• Air and Space Power
• PED
• Teamwork
• Self-Regulation
• GSK
• RAF Leadership
• Trust
• Diversity
• Innovation
• Command

Question 13

What is Ex EAGLES EDGE?

Answer 13

• Takes place during week 6 during module 2
• Takes place at Beckingham Ranges
• Deploy to a fictitious country called ‘Gorgas’, to a local Airfield under direction from the JFACC
• Cadets will lead their teams through a myriad of complex problems and dynamic scenarios.
• They will establish vital operations, conduct reconnaissance missions, respond to conventional threats, and support the Host Nation Forces.
• Exercise eagles edge is designed to be the practical counterpart to the command and leadership theory learnt thus far.
• There will be information learn’t that will feed into future scenarios through the course.

Question 14

What is module 3 at MIOT?

Answer 14

• Module 3 is called ‘Development 2’
• The focus of this module is ‘Exploring leadership - Practice and Develop’ focussing on Command and Control (C2) and in-depth elements of RAF Leadership.
• In week 3 there will be a mini C2 exercise, COMMANDERS EDGE
• Week 4 - 6 will be a ‘carousel’ of three topics:
  — Air C2 in the Air and Space environment at the ASWC
  — Care and welfare in leadership taught by the Padre’s
  — Line management responsibilities taught at OACTU
• Students will shift to a self directed physical education programme.

Question 15

What topics are covered in Module 3 at MIOT?

Answer 15

• Command and function tasks
• Air and Space Power
• Command and Control
• Doctrine principles
• Mission Command
• Line Management
• Stress Management

Question 16

What is Ex COMMANDERS EDGE?

Answer 16

• Takes in week 3 during module 3.
• Command and control exercise as part of a simulated Expeditionary Air Wing Deployment.
• Cadets will develop skills in mission planning including: Reviewing Tasking Orders, Generating Synch Matrices, Mission Timelines, Evaluating COA’s, Red Teaming, and Briefing Practices.

Question 17

What is module 4 at MIOT?

Answer 17

• Module 4 is the Consolidation module.
• This is further divided into the consolidation and transition and graduation phase.
• Allows cadets to demonstrate their understanding of the course material through a mixture of practical and written activities.
• There will be an Air C2 exercise, Ex ASTRA’s EDGE
• There is a deployment to the Robson Resilience Centre Granton-on-Spey - Scotland
• There is a week-long management simulation exercise - IMPORTANT
• And a week of academic assessments in Air & Space Power and General Service knowledge for Officers.

• The outcomes of these activities, when combined with the RISE assessment scores acquired throughout the course, will give OACTU staff a picture of suitability of each cadet. This will allow them to decide on either: Graduation, re-training, or removal from training.

• If successful, cadets will move onto the Transition and Graduation phase.
• This will consist of Change Management, Drill, PH2 information, Officer development, officer need to know, coaching and graduation.

Question 18

What is Ex ASTRA’s EDGE

Answer 18

• This takes place in week 1 during the consolidation module.
• Is a deployment in a simulated Expeditionary Air Wing HQ.
• Simulation of a modern Air and Space C2 environment.
• Cadets will lead small groups managing a series of critical, complex events.
• They will be tested on their Command, Leadership and Management skills.
• The aim of this exercise is to empower cadets to be more confident on matters of Air and Space Power and enrich their skills as air-minded leaders.