Phase 1 Training Flashcards
What is the first module of MIOT called?
MIM (Military Induction Module/Military Skills Module)
What is the second module of MIOT called?
Dev 1 (development 1)
What is the third module of MIOT called?
Dev 2 (development 2)
What is the fourth module of MIOT called?
Consol (Consolidation)
for what weeks does MIM run? what does it cover?
1-6 which teaches fundamental military skills solely to direct entrants
for what weeks does Dev 1 run?
7-12
for what weeks does Dev 2 run?
13-18
for what weeks does CONSOL run?
19-24
what is covered in week one of MIM
Arrival Kitting Medical GSK Drill Physical Education RISE (ethos and values) MSM fitness test
what is covered in week two of MIM
First Aid
Physical Education
GSK
what is covered in week three of MIM
CBRN
Physical Education
GSK
what is covered in week four of MIM
Weapons
Physical Education
GSK
what is covered in week six of MIM
Consolidation phase:
GSK exam
Excersice Phoneix Edge
Fitness test (again)
move into Dev 1 module
what can be expected from PT in the first weeks of fitness modules?
Battle PT, Swimming Tests, Initial Military Fitness
which exercise concludes Module 2 of MIOT?
Exercise Eagles Edge
Other than Eagles Edge, what exercises take place during Module 2? What do these exercises give the opportunity to do?
PLE 1 and PLE 2 - give Cadets a chance to try different leadership styles and put the theory of leadership into practice.
establishing a plan, appointing individuals, allocating resources, and briefing.
previous scenarios have seen cadets deployed several times as part of an Expeditionary Air wing
what does PLE stand for?
Practical Leadership Exercises
What exercise concludes Module 1? What does this hope to teach?
Exercise Phoneix Edge - gives Cadets a chance to put into practice their knowledge of Force Protection, involving elements of Battle Skills, First Aid, establishing a forward operating base, patrol, search, control of entry
how long is exercise Phoneix edge?
3 nights in the field
how long is exercise Eagles Edge?
5 nights in the field (week long)
How long is exercise Commander’s Edge?
2 days simulated in a UK embassy abroad
How long is exercise Astra Edge?
4 days simulated deployed headquarters
In an overview, what is covered in MSM?
basic skills to proceed in military life: Foot Drill Weapons Handling (ranges) use of CBRN equipment Physical Training field craft and first aid caring and maintaining kit and understanding military ethos and the core principles of RISE
in an overview, what is covered in Dev 1
“Knowing and Leading yourself in order to lead others”:
continuing PhysEd, teaching mental and physical resilience
focus on the theory, and then put into practice, principles of Leadership and Command.
also begin learning about Air and Space power and defence writing (historical, theoretical and doctrinal studies) as facilitated by Portsmouth University Business School
sees a visit to RRC Crickhowell, PLE 1 and PLE2 and concluding with Ex. Eagles Edge
what is contained within Excercise Eagles Edge?
first tactical deployment the cadets will face, building on Command and Leadship lessons and the two previous low-level PLE encountered earlier in Dev 1
deployed to a ficticious country (Gorgas) under direction of UK joint force air component in support of Air Operations
cadets lead team through various excercises such as recon missions, support Host Nation forces etc.
What is the difference between PLE 1 and PLE 2?
PLE 1 is a non-specific training whereas PLE 2 is Mission specific training.
When do Cadets visit RRC Crickhowell?
in the opening weeks of DEV 1 (Module 2)
What does RRC stand for?
Robson Resilience Centre
When do Cadets undertake Ex Commanders Edge?
Half-way through DEV 2 (Module 3) at week 3
What does Ex Commanders Edge address?
learn to apply command and control theory in a more practical setting, building on the lessons of the previous term, Eagles Edge, and the learning undertaken in the first two weeks of DEV 2
i believe you role play as a staff member in overseas UK embassy for 2 days
In an overview, what is covered in DEV 2 (Module 3)
shifting focus onto Command and Control (C2) and leadership within the RAF specifically
the expectation for fitness training now rests on cadets (and how to instill this expectation in subordinates)
the first two weeks consist of academic work and theory, before exercise Commanders edge
halfway through the term the course splits and rotates around three different disciplines for a week apiece
these include AirC2 in Air and Space environment, Line management responsibilities, and finally Care and Welfare in Leadership before
what is the difference between command and leadership?
Command is the authority exercised lawfully over subordinates by virtue of rank, seniority and appointment while leadership brings moral insight and ‘the art of mission and people’ to the authority of command.
Basically one is the art of giving orders whilst the other is the art of giving orders whilst understanding the feelings and emotions of those recieving them
Where does the AIRC2 Week take place? what is the purpose of the AIRC2 week?
Air and Space Warfare Centre in Waddington,
bring to life the theory of AIRC2 and Air Space Power doctrine and understand how this will be assessed in CONSOL Module
who oversees the training of RAF Officer Cadets?
RAFOTA (RAF Officer Training Academy)
Where does the Care and Welfare week take place?
with the RAF Padre’s at their training centre
where does Line Manager Responsibilities week take place? what does it address?
OACTU (Officer Aircrew Cadet Training Unit)
verbal and writing skills, staff appraisals, discipline, military law, and interview techniques.
When does Excercise Astra Edge Take place?
Week 1 of the CONSOL Module
What does Excercise Astra Edge address?
a fully immersive simulation of the modern Air and Space C2 environment that will see officer cadets leading in small groups to work together and manage a series of critical, complex events that will test their leadership and command skills in a Volatile, Uncertain, Complex environment.
allow cadets and their teams to work within separate functions
essentially 4 days of a simulated deployed headquarters
What is Excercise First Week? When does it Occur?
during the final week of the consol module
This is where Officer Cadets are tested on the Command, Leadership and Management skills that they have learned in the previous 18 weeks of the MIOTC. Cadets are formally tested across multiple environments that they can be expected to perform in during their future careers
a management simulator set at the fictional 222 Squadron based at RAF College Cranwell. Officer Cadets arrive at their new unit in the first week of their first job to discover that their Squadron Leader is away
In an overview, what does the CONSOL module involve?
split into the Consolidation and Transition/Graduation Phases
cadets are given the chance to demonstrate their learning through a range of practical and written activities
this includes Ex Astra Edge, Ex-First Week, a visit to RRC Grantown on Spey, and an academic assessment week
if cadets pass all the relevant assessments then they move onto a two-week transition phase which involves final checks for life as a serving officer, and brushing up on drill. before the graduation parade and the graduation ball.
CONSOL also includes Ultimate Challenge, a test of the physical and mental resilience of cadets.
What happens in the first week of DEV 1?
Serving airmen arrive
self-awareness, knowing the self, A&S power, PEd
What happens in the second week of Dev 1?
Teams, Leading Small teams, self-regulation, A&S power, PEd, peer review, GSK
What happens in the third week of DEV 1?
Trip to RRC Crickhowell for adventure training and resilience training, authentic leadership, followership, team dynamics
What happens in the fourth week of DEV 1?
RAF Leadership styles and types, leadership in command, A&S power, PEd
What happens in the fifth week of DEV 1?
Team Leadership, Diversity, innovation, command, Ped, A&S Power
What happens in the sixth week of DEV 1?
Ex Eagle Edge (first tactical deployment the cadets will face, building on Command and Leadship lessons and the two previous low-level PLE encountered earlier in Dev 1)
What happens in the First week of DEV2
Command Functions and tasks, Air and Space Power
What happens in the second week of DEV2
Command and Control Doctrine/Principles, mission command, Air and Space Power
Line Management
Ethical decision making
What happens in the third week of DEV2
Air and Space power, PEd, Line management, Stress Management, Mini C2 Excercise (Ex Commander’s Edge)
What happens in the fourth week of DEV2
Air C2 week/ Care and welfare week/ line manager responsibilities week
What happens in the fifth week of DEV2
Air C2 week/ Care and welfare week/ line manager responsibilities week
What happens in the sixth week of DEV2
Air C2 week/ Care and welfare week/ line manager responsibilities week
What happens in the first week of CONSOL
Air C2 Excercise (ASTRA EDGE - Simulated Air C2 environment where cadets lead a small team
what happens in the second week of COSOL
a visit to RRC Grantown-on-Spey for more resilience training, adventure training etc.
what happens in the third week of CONSOL
written exam period
what happens in the fourth week of CONSOL
office management simulator (ex First Week)
what happens in the fifth week of CONSOL
move out of the consolidatio phase, begin looking at change management, what next for phase 2 training, officer development, practice drill
what happens in the sixth week of CONSOL
continuation of themes in week 5. Career coaching, officer need-to-know, Graduation and ball
what are the course themes of MIOT
Knowing yourself
Strengths Deployment Inventory (SDI)
Knowing others
Educational Philosophy
(engage, enrich, empower)
Building Small teams
Physical, mental and spiritual resilience
Behavioural Anchored Rating Scale (BARS)
Understanding Conflict
