Basic Military Training

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved

Course Description Version:1.00

Study Course Accepted:19.06.2024 12:57:23

Study Course Information
Course Code:		LSPA_237		LQF level:		Level 6
Credit Points:		14.00		ECTS:		21.00
Branch of Science:		Sports Science		Target Audience:		Pedagogy; Sports Trainer
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:		Ivars Kravalis
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:		Latvian Academy of Sport Education (LASE)
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:		LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)		3	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		6
Classes (count)		16	Class Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Classes		32
Total Contact Hours								38
Full-Time - Semester No.2
Lectures (count)		5	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		10
Classes (count)		36	Class Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Classes		72
Total Contact Hours								82
Full-Time - Semester No.3
Lectures (count)		7	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		14
Classes (count)		61	Class Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Classes		122
Total Contact Hours								136
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)		3	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		6
Classes (count)		18	Class Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Classes		36
Total Contact Hours								42
Part-Time - Semester No.2
Lectures (count)		7	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		14
Classes (count)		87	Class Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Classes		174
Total Contact Hours								188
Part-Time - Semester No.3
Lectures (count)		5	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		10
Classes (count)		8	Class Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Classes		16
Total Contact Hours								26
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Knowledge, skills and competences necessary for the obtained teacher’s profession. Meets the requirements of Section 14 of Land Register Law of the Republic of Latvia (18-55 years, health, physical condition, knowledge of the official language, citizen of the Republic of Latvia).
Objective:
To acquire and strengthen basic professional (military) knowledge and skills for students, creating a view and understanding of the military environment, values and standards, military service challenges – physical, mental and emotional. To build students’ personal military experience on which to base their future activities as a national defence training teacher.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.	Topic			Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	Firearms lesson.			Classes		5.00	other
2	Shooting class.			Classes		7.00	other
3	Drills			Classes		4.00	other
4	Laws and regulations.			Lectures		3.00	auditorium
5	Field administration.			Classes		2.00	other
6	Field combat skills.			Classes		15.00	other
7	Military topography.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
8	Military orientation.			Classes		2.00	other
9	Fitness			Classes		17.00	other
10	Military leadership.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
11	Communication lesson.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
12	Medicine – first aid.			Lectures		2.00	auditorium
13	Medicine – first aid.			Classes		4.00	other
14	Firearms and shooting class.			Classes		7.50	other
15	Drills.			Classes		1.50	other
16	Laws and regulations.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
17	Field combat skills, administration.			Classes		25.00	other
18	Military topography.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
19	Military orientation.			Classes		5.00	other
20	Physical preparation.			Classes		10.00	other
21	Military leadership.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
22	Communication training.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
				Classes		2.00	other
23	Medicine – extended first aid			Lectures		2.00	auditorium
				Classes		4.00	other
24	Protection against weapons of mass destruction.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
				Classes		2.00	other
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.	Topic			Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	Firearms lesson.			Classes		5.00	other
2	Shooting class.			Classes		7.00	other
3	Drills			Classes		4.00	other
4	Laws and regulations.			Lectures		3.00	auditorium
5	Field administration.			Classes		2.00	other
6	Field combat skills.			Classes		15.00	other
7	Military topography.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
8	Military orientation.			Classes		2.00	other
9	Fitness			Classes		17.00	other
10	Military leadership.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
11	Communication lesson.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
12	Medicine – first aid.			Lectures		2.00	auditorium
13	Medicine – first aid.			Classes		4.00	other
14	Firearms and shooting class.			Classes		7.50	other
15	Drills.			Classes		1.50	other
16	Laws and regulations.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
17	Field combat skills, administration.			Classes		25.00	other
18	Military topography.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
19	Military orientation.			Classes		5.00	other
20	Physical preparation.			Classes		10.00	other
21	Military leadership.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
22	Communication training.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
				Classes		2.00	other
23	Medicine – extended first aid			Lectures		2.00	auditorium
				Classes		4.00	other
24	Protection against weapons of mass destruction.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
				Classes		2.00	other
Assessment
Unaided Work:
To independently analyse information and apply it to the maintenance and use of military clothing and equipment, to organise and plan regular physical activities, to know how to balance regular meals and rest, to observe hygiene requirements in the military environment.
Assessment Criteria:
This course provides the knowledge and skills of the professional qualification of a soldier at the level specified in the standards of the Armed Forces. The requirements for professional qualification determine: 1. The tasks that can be performed at the end of the study course. 2. Requirement levels – how well the task can be performed. The student acquires knowledge and skills until he/she reaches the requirements of professional qualifications. The differentiated assessment is irrelevant. In addition, the following is analysed: 1. Motivation of the student, which is evaluated according to individual cooperation and discussion with the teacher. Discussion on the understanding and practical application of military skills in the military environment. Understanding comprehensive state defence. Motivation, objectives and vision of their career as a national defence training (hereinafter referred to NDT) teacher. 2. Independent learning: physical activity in premises and on terrain, study of necessary literature, personal and environmental hygiene under military conditions. Assessment in the military basic training course: 3. Examination – Attendance of all classes, individual discussions with the commander, achievement of the objectives of classes and fulfilment of tasks at the basic level (professional qualification requirements have been acquired). 4. Examination – Justification and fulfilment of safety regulations. 5. Examination – Independent and responsible attitude regarding their education, regular and active participation in the study process.
Final Examination (Full-Time):		Exam
Final Examination (Part-Time):		Exam
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:		1. Understands the military environment, values, standards, challenges and patterns, as well as will develop and strengthen understanding of comprehensive national defence. 2. Has knowledge about first aid and extended first aid, the ABC sequence and its application to save lives. 3. Knows military communication and protection from weapons of mass destruction.
Skills:		4. To take basic actions with weapons in practical shooting and field combat skills. 5. To use military topography and orienteering skills both during the light and dark hours of the day. 6. To perform drill techniques and field combat skill elements, both individually and in a group.
Competencies:		7. Able to demonstrate knowledge and technical skills specific to the military profession. 8. To strengthen the personal military experience.
Bibliography
No.	Reference
Required Reading
1	1. Militārā dienesta likums
2	2. Mūsdienu Latvijas topogrāfiskās kartes. (2001). Valsts Zemes Dienests, 203lpp.
3	3. Apzīmējumi. Topogrāfiskajai kartei mērogā 1:50 000. (2007). Latvijas Ģeotelpiskās informācijas aģentūra. Kartogrāfijas departaments.
Other Information Sources
1	1. 1949.gada 12. augusta Ženēvas konvencija par attieksmi pret karagūstekņiem.
2	2. Kara likuma būtība. (1993). Rīga, SSSK, 24.lpp.
3	3. Karo pareizi. NBS MVP, Latvijas karte, 245.lpp. Ierobežotas pieejamības militārās publikācijas studentiem tiks nodrošinātas studiju kursa laikā.