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Enhancing Language Training Efficiency in Latvian Military

Learn about the reorganization of language training within the Latvian military, the challenges faced, advantages gained, and the importance of internal cooperation. Understand the background, current structure, and strategies implemented to improve training effectiveness.

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Enhancing Language Training Efficiency in Latvian Military

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  1. Ms Inese Kaive, Deputy Head Military Education and Science Section Personnel Development Department Ministryof Defence, Latvia Ms Ginta Lauva-Treide, Deputy Head National Armed Forces Language School, Latvia

  2. OUTLINE • BACKGROUND • STRUCTURE before NAF Language School • DISADVANTAGES • RESULT of the REORGANIZATION of Language Training System

  3. OUTLINE • CHALLENGES • ADVANTAGES • Internal COOPERATION • SHORT NOTICE Requirements

  4. BACKGROUND • SEPARATE TRAINING SECTIONS subordinated to the local military training centers’ commanders • EVALUATION of ELT inLATVIA BILC delegation’s visit 18-21 March 2002

  5. BACKGROUND MoD MTESD 11 ELT 2 GER 1 FR NAF NDAFLD NG HQ Foreign Language Center AIR Force NAVAL Forces NG Rīga Trng Section NG Cēsis Trng Section NG Rēzekne Trng Section 17 ELT instructors in 6 centers NAF Mobile Trng Infantry Center MoD – Ministry of Defence NAF – National Armed Forces NDA FLD – National Defense Academy Foreign Language Department NG HQ – National Guard Headquarters

  6. BACKGROUND • SEPARATE TRAINING SECTIONS subordinated to local military training centers’ commanders • EVALUATION of ELT inLATVIA BILC delegation’s visit 18-21 March 2002

  7. DISADVANTAGES • DECENTRALIZED • LACK of QUALIFIED INSTRUCTORS • NO UNIFORM BUDGET

  8. DISADVANTAGES • DIFFERENT MATERIALS andEND-OF-COURSE REQUIREMENTS • DIFFERENT REQUIREMENTS for the QUALIFICATION of INSTRUCTORS • DIFFERENT WORK LOAD • NO STANDARDIZED TEACHER TRAINING

  9. The PLAN MoD MTESD NATO STANAG 6001 Testing Team NAF Military Language School 17 ELT plus 11 ELT, 2 GER, 1 FR NG Rīga Trng Section NG Cēsis Trng Section NG Rēzekne Trng Section NAF Mobile Trng Infantry Center NDAFLD NAVAL Forces MoD – Ministry of Defence NAF – National Armed Forces NDA FLD – National Defense Academy Foreign Language Department NG HQ – National Guard Headquarters AIR Force

  10. The REALITY REORGANIZATION MoD MTESD NAF NAF TRADOC NAF Language School including NATO STANAG 6001 Testing Team Rīga Trng Section Ādaži Trng Section • ESTABLISHMENT of NAF LANGUAGE SCHOOL Rēzekne Trng Section Cēsis Trng Section 1 January 2003 Liepāja Trng Section Lielvārde Trng Section

  11. OUTLINE • CHALLENGES • ADVANTAGES • Internal COOPERATION • SHORT NOTICE Requirements

  12. CHALLENGES after establishing NAF Language School • PSYCHOLOGICAL cooperation with the commanders of regular NAF units • LEGAL and ADMINISTRATIVE • PROCUREMENT

  13. ADVANTAGES • UNIFORM COORDINATION of LANGUAGE TRAINING (procurement, programs, end-of-course requirements, materials) • UNIFORM PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (remuneration, workload, requirements, in-service training) • LICENSING and ACCREDITATION at NATIONAL LEVEL

  14. INTERNAL COOPERATION (TRADOC) TRADOC Commander / NDA Rektor Sport Club Staff NDA SRPRC NCO School Infantry TC Naval TC Signal School Language School EOD School EOD – Explosive Ordnance Disposal NCO – Noncommissioned Officer NDA – National Defense Academy TC – Training Center SRPRC –Selectionand Reserve Personnel registrationCenter TRADOC – Training and Doctrine Command

  15. LNG TRNG POLICY CURRENT STRUCTURE POLICY & STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION NATO STANAG 6001 Testing Team

  16. SHORT NOTICEREQUIREMENTS • «NO» is not always an option • additional tasks require additional resources ! don’t hesitate to ask for them ! • have «some hidden personnel reserves» • keep administration staff flexible at all times

  17. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION!

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