Chapter 5How to Use Training Support Packages Training support packages (TSPs) are complete, exportable teaching packages that integrate training products, materials, and information necessary to train one or more critical tasks. The purpose of this chapter is to explain the proper use and acquisition of the Stryker vehicle driver training TSPs referenced in this publication. OVERVIEW 5-1. TRADOC Regulation 350-70, Systems Approach to Training Management, Processes, and Products, Appendix E (9 March 1999), defines the contents and format of a TSP. The TSPs referenced in this publication prescribe "model" Stryker vehicle training programs for units. Unit commanders have authority to make any minor modifications necessary to conform to unit training restrictions. However, the TSP proponent must approve major modifications. HOW TO USE Stryker Driver TSPs 5-2. In 2005 the Commander, TRADOC, directed the U.S. Army Infantry School to design a Stryker vehicle driver training program with developed TSPs that would standardize Stryker driver training Armywide. The Stryker vehicle driver TSPs that can be accessed through the process described at the end of this chapter (paragraph 5-14) were developed for this program. These TSPs can be used with flexible training programs as stand-alone courses, or as integrated additions to existing training. Each has been designed to provide units with driver training materials that promote safe driving practices, accident avoidance, and technical competence. CONTENTS OF A TSP 5-3. Each Stryker vehicle TSP contains the following: Title Page 5-4. The title page contains general information such as the TSP number, title, individual tasks addressed, effective date, proponent, and address for sending comments and recommendations. Preface 5-5. The preface contains the conditions and standards for all tasks covered in the TSP as well as a table of contents. It also specifies if the TSP includes more than one lesson. Lesson(s) 5-6. Each lesson consists of five sections. Examples follow. TSP Example Section I - Administrative Data 5-7. This section contains information needed to manage training, including the following: l All Courses Including this Lesson. The lesson plan(s) contained in the TSP may also be taught as part of a residential course or contained in another exportable training program. Some lessons are simply taught as part of unit training. l Task(s) Taught or Supported. If the TSP contains only one lesson, the tasks listed here will be the same as the ones listed in the preface. l Reinforced Task(s). These tasks are not taught as part of the TSP. However, the TSP provides refresher or integrated training. l Academic Hours. This paragraph specifies the time required to train each task, administer each lesson (if more than one), and conduct student testing. It also specifies an overall time for implementing the TSP. l Test Lesson Number. If the test is not included in this lesson, list the test lesson number in which this lesson's terminal learning objective is tested and the test results are reviewed with the students. Put "N/A" if not tested in a separate lesson. l Prerequisite Lesson(s). Some TSPs or lessons within a TSP may build on the contents of other ones. In such cases, this paragraph lists TSPs or lesson plans in the recommended training sequence. l Security Clearance/Access. Most TSPs will be unclassified. Any statement that limits distribution will be listed here. l Foreign Disclosure Restrictions. List the appropriate foreign disclosure restriction statement. Refer to TR 350-70 Chapter I-1 for foreign disclosure restriction statements. l References. This paragraph lists references used to develop the TSP. It may differ from the training materials required by the instructor and the students. l Student Study Assignments. The instructor may require students to study material prior to implementation of the TSP. In such cases, the instructor needs to prepare a student handout describing the study assignment and make provisions for students to pick up study materials. l Instructor Requirements. This paragraph specifies the number of instructors, to include whether a primary instructor and small group instructors are needed. It also describes any special qualifications instructors must possess to train the task(s) to standard. l Additional Support Personnel Requirements. This paragraph lists support personnel and their qualification requirements. Support personnel could include bus drivers, audiovisual equipment operators, and range operators. l Equipment Required. This paragraph lists all equipment and tools needed to accomplish instruction. Examples include the number and type of Stryker vehicles, night vision devices, protective masks, and dummy mines. l Materials Required. Instructor materials include manuals, checklists, terrain boards, audiovisual supplies, and other instructional aids. Student materials include anything students need before or during the class such as maps, compasses, and flashlights. l Classroom, Training Area, and Range Requirements. For exportable TSPs, these requirements may be general in nature since they are dependent on unit resources. l Ammunition Requirements. This paragraph lists all ammunition requirements using official nomenclature and approved basis of issue. (The TSPs in this publication do not require the use of ammunition.) l Instructional Guidance. This paragraph describes what the instructor needs to accomplish prior to training. It may include nformation about scheduling resources, preparing other instructors, and preparing the training site. l Branch Safety Manager Approval. If not required, put N/A. See chapter I-2 of TR 350-70 for requirements. l Proponent Lesson Plan Approvals. The lesson plans in this publication's TSPs have been approved by the Chief of the Staff of the Army and by the schools proponent for each Stryker vehicle. Any significant changes cannot be implemented without coordination with the proponent. Section II - Introduction 5-8. This section specifies the method of instruction for the TSP or lesson, the instructor-to-student ratio, the time required to teach the lesson, and the media used (if applicable). It also contains the following: l Motivator. This short motivational introduction to the lesson can be a discussion, short demonstration, or videotape designed to peak the student's interest and to focus them on the material they are about to learn. l Terminal Learning Objective. This objective describes what the student will be able to do at the completion of the lesson. It specifies an action, conditions, and an overall standard. l Safety Requirements. This paragraph describes the general safety requirements for the lesson, including potential hazards. Warnings and cautions should be listed in the presentation section of the lesson (since they will be more meaningful to students when presented in the context of job performance). l Risk Assessment Level. The TSP will list an initial risk assessment of low, medium, caution, or high. Ratings are assigned by TSP proponents based on analysis of potential hazards that could be encountered during training. A hazard is defined as any condition with the potential to cause injury to personnel, damage to equipment, or loss of materiel. Training with a risk assessment of "high" must be approved by the unit or installation commander. l Environmental Considerations. This paragraph describes how to ensure the training does not have an adverse impact on the environment. It does not address how the environment affects task performance. l Evaluation. This paragraph describes how the terminal learning objective will be tested, and the minimum passing score. l Instructional Lead-in. The purpose of the instructional lead-in is to tie the terminal learning objective to previous learning or student experience and lead into the actual presentation. Section III - Presentation 5-9. This section describes the instructional methods and content. It consists of the following: l Enabling Learning Objective. The enabling learning objective specifies the action, conditions, and standards for a task or part of a task. Some TSPs may not have enabling learning objectives. l Learning Steps/Activities. For each learning step/activity, the TSP will list the method of instruction, instructor-to-student ratio, time of instruction, and media (if required). If this information remains the same for a large number of learning steps/activities, it may be listed following the enabling learning objective prior to the first learning step/activity. l Notes. The lesson may include notes throughout the learning steps/activities to remind instructors to check on student learning and ask questions. Section IV - Summary 5-10. This section provides guidance on summarizing instruction and soliciting student feedback prior to testing. It consists of the following: l Review/Summarize Lesson. This paragraph provides a brief summary of the material covered in the lesson or TSP. l Check on Learning. This paragraph includes specific questions that the instructor can use to determine the students' mastery of the lesson or TSP. l Transition to Next Lesson. This paragraph explains how the next lesson relates to this one. This paragraph may be deleted if there is not a follow-on lesson. Section V - Student Evaluation 5-11. This section describes how students will be evaluated and how they will receive feedback. It consists of the following: l Testing Requirements. This paragraph describes the testing method and pass/fail criteria. It includes a full description of the test administrative procedures, to include setting up the test site, providing instructions to students, and using a scoring checklist. l Feedback Requirements. This paragraph describes how students can learn their test scores and schedule remedial/refresher training. Tests 5-12. Each TSP contains a written test and one or more hands-on tests. Each test consists of a test administration guide, an answer key (or test scoring checklist), and an evaluation feedback statement that tells the students how to get remedial training if required. The test administration guide provides the following information: l Task number and title. l Personnel, equipment, and material required. l Test planning time. l Site requirements (and a layout diagram if appropriate). l Pretest preparation. l Instructions for administering the test and instructions for scoring the test. The scoring checklist contains instructions to the students and the performance measures evaluated by the instructor. Supporting Materials 5-13. Some TSPs may contain viewgraphs or student handouts that enhance the instruction. HOW TO OBTAIN COPIES OF STRYKER VEHICLE DRIVER TSPs 5-14. Stryker Driver TSPs are provided to unit S3s as a stay-behind package upon completion of Stryker New Equipment Training (NET). When evolving equipment changes or modifications occur, units are provided updated instruction versions in the form of errata sheets. Contact your battalion master driver or S3 for the latest TSP versions.
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