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Study Group 4 Harmonizing NATO operational language courses

Bureau for International Language Co-ordination Study Group 4 Harmonizing NATO operational language courses Bureau for International Language Co-ordination Background NTG/JSSG 2008/2009 Priorities, Annex C to ACT 5000TI-3222/Ser:NU Dated 3Aug 07 BILC

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Study Group 4 Harmonizing NATO operational language courses

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  1. Bureau for International Language Co-ordination Study Group 4 Harmonizing NATO operational language courses

  2. Bureau for International Language Co-ordination Background • NTG/JSSG 2008/2009 Priorities, Annex C to ACT 5000TI-3222/Ser:NU Dated 3Aug 07 • BILC • Action: English Language Training Support for ISAF Operations • Investigate the possibility of running central NATO courses aimed at teaching Military English to English instructors drawn from ISAF contributing nations

  3. Bureau for International Language Co-ordination Background • JSSG Spring 2008 meeting • BILC should review existing operational English language courses • Report on these courses at the Autumn 2008 JSSG meeting

  4. Bureau for International Language Co-ordination Unknowns • Need to identify the target group (ISAF HQ staff officers, commanders of the ISAF units, OMLT units, etc.) • Need to identify job tasks which require English language proficiency and any specialized terminology/phrases • Need information on the actual language deficiencies

  5. Bureau for International Language Co-ordination Procedure Followed • Looked at language courses listed in E-Prime • Held discussions in the Study Group based on input from BILC member nations • Considered only • Short courses (less than 30 days) • Operational language (English for Specific Purposes) • No basic or introductory courses

  6. Bureau for International Language Co-ordination Table of Operational English Courses • Does not include advanced aviation courses • Does not include courses at Joint Warfare Center (JWC) in Stavanger or at Joint Forces Command in Brunssum

  7. Bureau for International Language Co-ordination Findings • Operational English courses for military personnel and train the trainer courses are available • Modifying these courses to make them more ISAF- specific is possible • Opening single nation courses to students from ISAF contributing nations is possible

  8. Bureau for International Language Co-ordination Recommendations to NTG/JSSG • A needs analysis should be conducted to determine the ISAF target groups and specific language tasks and shortfalls • Military content courses, such as at the Turkish PTC and the NATO School, should be open to English instructors • More information is needed on how to list courses in E-Prime

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