Instructor guide
Use this resource to prepare active, progressive Military Knowledge training. It is a teaching aid based on the AC72158 (2021) sequence; it does not replace current authorised policy, drill, safety or safeguarding publications.
Programme intent
Lessons 1–5 establish the cadet’s experience, conduct, responsibilities, local organisation and history. Lessons 6–8 deliberately zoom out: county, the British Army’s functional structure, then the cadet’s own affiliated Regiment or Corps. Deliver in sequence unless prior learning has been checked.
CFIT and 10/80/10
Each plan opens with relevance, revision and aim; spends most time developing and practising the knowledge; and closes with questions, assessment and a look forward. Timings are guides. Protect practice and assessment before adding more instructor talk.
Using EDIP for knowledge
Give the minimum model, vocabulary and reason.
Show the thinking or finished performance.
Cadets repeat with prompts and feedback.
Remove scaffolds and vary the context.
Assessment
Use questioning, card sorts, explanation, scenario decisions and observation. A correct multiple-choice answer alone is not enough where the objective requires explanation or application. Re-teach gaps, then recheck. Record completion only in line with current local process.
Localisation checklist
- Replace generic area, county and detachment labels with current local terminology.
- Confirm names, appointments and organisation charts immediately before delivery.
- Use current approved drill material for compliments and saluting.
- Validate Regiment/Corps facts through official, museum or headquarters sources.
- Check all safety, safeguarding and reporting language against current policy.
- Remove unavailable opportunities and avoid promising awards or selection.
Preparation standard
Review the complete lesson, test downloads and display, print and cut activity cards, check accessibility needs, rehearse demonstrations, confirm local facts and prepare a short fallback if technology fails. Use real local examples, but never include personal contact details in public handouts.