Massachusetts Regional Training Institute Pre-Command Course

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Purpose

To provide newly-selected or prospective MAARNG Unit Commanders pertinent information on the various facets of command from pre-command inventories to special interest items.

Program Scope

The ARNG Company level Pre-Command Course offers company grade commissioned officers an opportunity to acquire essential knowledge critical to the establishment of a positive command climate. Today's Army is dependent upon the strength and readiness of its Reserve Forces. ARNG commanders must take full responsibility to ensure the command climate fosters trust, loyalty, confidence and commitment in subordinates.

This course provides company grade commanders with the basic information required to plan, execute, and manage the conduct of unit training in preparation for real world missions.

The Massachusetts ARNG Regional Training Institute (MARTI) takes full responsibility for the development of the courseware required to teach this course. Instructors selected to teach are among the best-qualified soldiers in the Massachusetts Army National Guard. They are subject matter experts in their respective fields and offer real world experiences to reinforce lessons learned.

It is important to emphasize that this course demands the full cooperation of the students enrolled. The course is conducted using a conference/seminar style of instruction. Active student participation enhances the learning process. Students are expected to demonstrate proficiency in all training objectives. In addition to classroom practical exercises, students must devote a certain amount of independent study to read-ahead assignments and accomplish several lessons through their own independent initiative.

Graduates of the ARNG Company Level Pre-Command Course possess the essential skills and required knowledge to effectively assume a company command in the Army National Guard.

Student Prerequisites

All Students Must:

1.  Be in grade of O-1, O-2, O-3, or O-4.  Officers in the grade of O-1 will be accepted on an exception basis.  The Major Command will certify that the officer is designated for a command position.

2.  Must be assigned as a unit commander in the MAARNG or be designated to become a unit commander in the MAARNG.

3.  Must meet the weight requirements and/or body fat screening of AR 600-9.

4.  Must have passed the Army Physical Fitness Test within 12 months of the graduation date for the course scheduled to attend.

5.  Attend all training assemblies.

Overview

The Pre-Command course has been developed in multiple blocks of instruction designed to be conducted during three Inactive Duty for Training (IDT) weekends.  The course is structured so that it can be taught formally in a command environment at the Massachusetts Military Reservation or in any other appropriate command location.  No special resources are required beyond qualified instructors and appropriate reference material.


TRAINING DATES:

To be announced

ALL SOLDIERS WILL BE MAILED A COMPLETE LETTER OF INSTRUCTION FOR THE COURSE ATTENDING 30-DAYS PRIOR TO THE SCHEDULED START DATE.

 

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