Editing Individual Training Course (ITC)

= Individual Training Course (ITC) =

The '''Individual Training Course (ITC)''' is the gateway to becoming a Critical Skills Operator (CSO) in '''Task Force Raven'''.  
All candidates who pass [[Application & Selection Process|Selection]] must complete ITC before being assigned to an MSOT element.  

The ITC is based on the structure of the real-world MARSOC ITC but is adapted for Arma 3.  
It is a two-day course that begins with classroom instruction and culminates in a student-led mission.  

* '''Duration:''' 2 training days (approx. 3–4 hours per day)  
* '''Outcome:''' Graduation earns the designation of CSO and assignment to an MSOT element within Task Force Raven  

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== Training Structure ==

=== Day 1 – Classroom & Field Skills ===

; Morning – Classroom (Virtual Briefing / Base Instruction)  
* Unit indoctrination – history, ethos, and standards of conduct  
* SOP overview – comms discipline, chain of command, reporting formats  
* Weapons & equipment orientation – standard loadouts, optics, ACE/TFR usage  
* TCCC basics – Care Under Fire (CUF), Tactical Field Care (TFC), CASEVAC procedures  

; Afternoon – Field Training  
* Weapons handling – reloads, malfunctions, transitions  
* Marksmanship – grouping, controlled pairs, target transitions  
* Fireteam movement – wedge, file, line, staggered column  
* Patrolling – security halts, rally points, situational awareness  

''Day 1 Objective:'' Candidates understand and demonstrate foundational knowledge of SOPs, weapons, radios, medical, and small-unit movement.  

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=== Day 2 – Tactical Application & Operator-Led Mission ===

; Morning – Field Training  
* Contact drills – react to near/far ambush, break contact, hasty ambush  
* CQB introduction – stack discipline, entry procedures, room clearing fundamentals  
* Convoy operations – mount/dismount, vehicle security, movement discipline  
* Reconnaissance basics – establishing observation posts, reporting formats  

; Afternoon – Full Mission Profile (FMP)  
* Candidates are given a mission order and all necessary information  
* Operators must:  
** Conduct mission analysis  
** Develop and brief the plan (5-paragraph OPORD)  
** Assign roles, loadouts, and responsibilities  
** Lead movement to the objective  
** Execute the assault, reconnaissance, or patrol task  
** Conduct exfiltration and submit an AAR  
* '''Cadre role:''' Observe only. No direct intervention unless for safety/technical correction  

''Day 2 Objective:'' Candidates demonstrate leadership, teamwork, and decision-making by planning, briefing, and executing a mission with minimal cadre involvement.  

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== Evaluation & Graduation ==

; Pass Criteria  
* Candidate participates effectively in Day 1 and Day 2  
* Demonstrates discipline, teamwork, and ability to function within the MSOT  

; Remediation  
* Minor deficiencies may be corrected before graduation  
* Candidates may be recycled into a later ITC cycle if required  

; Graduation  
* Successful candidates are designated as '''Critical Skills Operators (CSOs)'''  
* Graduates are officially assigned to an MSOT element  

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== Follow-On Training ==

After ITC, graduates may pursue [[Recruitment/Specialized Billet Training|Specialized Billet Training]] such as:  
* Radio Operator (RO)  
* SARC (Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsman)  
* Breacher  
* Designated Marksman  
* Vehicle/Mobility  

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''Speed. Accuracy. Endurance. The foundation of every Raider begins here.''