Course Description
Purpose: SGI is a 40-hour course of instructions designed to
provide the skills and knowledge necessary to be a small group
leader (SGL). Emphasis is placed on the small group instruction
process, team building, and the instructor's role as a facilitator.
Scope: SGI is conducted using the concept of learning by doing.
Focus of the course is on adult learning, group development,
intervention, self-assessment, active listening, and small group
instruction methods.
Length: 1 week (5 training days for a total of 40 academic hours).
Course Prerequisites
Students must be either an officer, NCO (E5 or above), or be
assigned as or pending an assignment as an instructor. Students
must be currently qualified instructors and have completed the
Total Army Instructor Training Course (TAITC). Additionally,
military personnel must meet height and weight standards IAW
AR 600-9 and must not be flagged for APFT failure.
Course Schedule
The Small Group Instruction is offered on the weekend drill
schedule (April-June) of each year.
