TERMINAL LEARNING OBJECTIVE

ACTION: Identify Course Objectives and Requirements

CONDITION: Given a formal block of instruction in a classroom environment, all materials required to complete the course and a fully operational COFT

STANDARDS: Students must achieve a minimum of 80% or higher on the end of course written certification test, and receive a “GO” on all Hands-On Tests

COFT SAFETY BRIEFING

SAFETY:

• Tampering with equipment is prohibited and horseplay will not be tolerated

• CVC helmets must be worn in the Crew Station at all times

• No food, drinks, smoking or smokeless tobacco are allowed in the training area

• Use all required references during maintenance and training

• Do not walk on or move any cables, or touch any electrical connections

COFT SAFETY BRIEFING (Con’t)

• Know the location and function of the three emergency Shutdown Switches

• Know where the fire extinguishers are, how to use them, the location of the emergency exits and the Shelter Emergency Shutdown Switches

• Do not permit any activity in the COFT that is unsafe in the BFV

Risk Assessment Level: Moderate, due to potential for exposure to high voltage cables

Environmental Considerations: None

Evaluation: Students must achieve a minimum of 80% or higher on the end of course written certification test, and receive a “GO” on all Hands-On Tests

ENABLING LEARNING OBJECTIVE A

ACTION: Describe the conduct of the course

CONDITION: Given a formal block of instruction in a classroom environment and all materials required to complete the course

STANDARDS: Students must demonstrate knowledge of the conduct of the course by completing assignments and arriving at the proper training location on time with all necessary materials IAW the training schedule

Registration Form COFT Course Registration

Instructor/Operator Class Number___________S/W Version __________________

Senior Instructor Operator Class Number _____________S/W Version __________________

Date_________________________ Location ________________________________________

_______________________________ _______________________________ _________

Last Name First Name MI

Rank _____________ MOS ____________ SSN ______________________________

Unit___________________________________

Address _______________________________

APO/Zip _______________________________

Student # ___________________ Group # ________________ Vehicle # __________________

Primary Instructor: ___________________________________________

Assistant Instructor: _________________________________________

Comments: I, _______________________________________________certify this student DID/DID NOT meet the course objectives.

Reason for course failure: _____________________________________________________________

Primary Instructor signature: __________________________________________________________

Lesson 1 - Introduction

Lesson 2 - Initial Operations

Lesson 3 - Operator Maintenance Lesson 4 - Instructional Subsystems

Lesson 5 - Instructor Operator Duties

Lesson 6 - Conclusion and Course Critique

COURSE LESSONS

Training Schedule

Day 1:Lessons 1-2-3 and PE’s

Day 2:Lesson 1-3 PE Review

Hands On Training, Power Up/Down, Maintenance

Day 3: Lesson 4 and PE

Day 4:Lesson 4 PE Review

Lesson 5 and PE

Day 5:Lesson 5 PE Review

Lesson 6Written Exam and Hands On Test

OBJECTIVES AND REQUIREMENTS

• Identify course objectives • Identify the Mission of the COFT • Identify course prerequisites

• Describe the role of the I/O

• Identify certification requirements

COURSE OBJECTIVE

Overall course objective: The purpose of the I/O course is to train and certify select personnel to fulfill the role of the I/O for

units in the field

ENABLING LEARNING OBJECTIVE B

ACTION: Identify The Mission Of The COFT

CONDITION: Given a formal block of instruction in a classroom environment and all materials required to complete the course

STANDARDS: Student must adhere to policies and procedures throughout entire I/O course

The mission of the COFT is to train and sustain M2A1, M2A2 and M2A2 ODS

Crew’s ability to perform critical gunnery skills required in the direct fire

engagement process

MISSION OF THE COFT

ACTION: Identify Course Prerequisites

CONDITION: Given a formal block of instruction in a classroom environment and all materials required to complete the course

STANDARDS: Students must demonstrate a clear understanding of the requirements of the course

ENABLING LEARNING OBJECTIVE C

COFT I/O COURSE PREREQUISITES

• Qualified M2A1/M2A2/M2A2 ODS BFV crewman

• Qualified Bradley Crew Evaluator within 1 year

• Rank of E-5 to E-7, or specially designated civilian personnel

ROLE OF THE I/O

• Equipment Operator

• Operator Level Maintainer (1st Echelon)

• Instructor

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Must meet all course prerequisites• Certify IAW initial, sustainment, or refresher criteria

Initial: Personnel trained as I/Os for the first time must meet the following criteria:

1. Training: Must receive all required training2. Written Tests: Must achieve a minimum of 80% or higher to pass end of course written certification test3. Hands-on Tests: Must achieve an overall GO IAW the performance checklist in order to pass hands-on tests4. Retests: Only 2 retests are authorized and the 2nd retest requires command approval

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (Con’t)

Sustainment: Certified I/O’s sustain skills by participating in their unit’s sustainment program which includes the following:

1. Annual instruction on COFT system and program upgrades 2. Written certification test on updated material 3. Hands-on test of I/O conducting a training session

Refresher: Personnel that have not participated in a units sustainment program for over 1 year must re-certify IAW the initial criteria

TERMINAL LEARNING OBJECTIVE

ACTION: Identify Course Objectives and Requirements

CONDITION: Given a formal block of instruction in a classroom environment, all materials required to complete the course and a fully operational COFT

STANDARDS: Students must achieve a minimum of 80% or higher on the end of course written certification test, and receive a “GO” on all Hands-On Tests

SUMMARY

ELO A: Describe the conduct of the course

ELO B: Identify The Mission Of The COFT

ELO C: Identify Course Prerequisites