Staff & Faculty Core Curriculum
Army Basic Instructor Course (ABIC)
1. COURSE DESCRIPTION:
ABIC (previously called Total Army Instructor Training Course (TAITC), or Instructor
Basic Course) is a 10-day (80-hour) comprehensive course that trains U.S. Army Instructors (Active/Reserve
Component/Department of the Army (DA) civilians/DA defense contractors) to deliver battle-focused
training/education in The Army School System (TASS). The ABIC consists of planning, preparing, and
presenting Army training/education. The basic method for Army instructors is previewing and
presenting the task, practicing the task, and performing the task to standard during evaluation.
This method is enhanced during this course by applying a variety of presentation and practice
methods and training techniques. The course also addresses how instructors motivate soldiers
and solve soldier performance problems using positive reinforcement, on-the-spot corrections,
and soldiers counseling. The ABIC stresses standardization in format and content. The course
provides the instructor with standardized references and lesson plans for presenting instruction,
a Training Support Package with visuals for multi-media use, and practical exercise and presentation
evaluation checklists. The ABIC is designed for delivery in the traditional classroom setting or
via distance learning.
Specific topics include: The Role of the Instructor in the Contemporary Operating Environment, Army
Training and Education Development Overview, Prepare to Deliver Instruction, Methods for Evaluating
Instruction, and Deliver Instruction.
2. TARGET POPULATION:
Military (E-6 or E-5(P) and above) (active and reserve) and DA civilians/defense contractors
assigned as training instructors, developers, training managers, writers, and Career Program 32
personnel.
3. COURSE PREREQUISITES:
Assignment or pending assignment as an instructor. Military must meet height and weight standards
IAW AR 600-9. Military must pass most recent APFT.
4. WAIVERS:
Waivers are granted on a very exceptional basis. Responsibility for granting waivers of this training
rests with the Division Chief of the U.S. Army Training Support Center Staff and Faculty Development
Division. Individuals who have successfully completed an equivalent course conducted by another TRADOC,
Army, armed service, or civilian academic program may consider requesting a waiver. All requests for
waiver must be in writing and fully documented with complete justification for the action.
5. STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE:
Student evaluation is conducted through student performance of required instructor skills. Students
must present instruction using the Conference, Demonstration and Practical Exercise (PE) methods of
instruction. Presentations are evaluated using a performance evaluation checklist (PEC). In order to
successfully complete the course, students must achieve a “GO” on the final PE by presenting a combination
of the Conference and Demonstration/PE methods of instruction and facilitating an AAR following another
student's presentation IAW the Performance Evaluation Checklist (PEC). Upon successful completion of ABIC,
students become qualified Army instructors, meet the course requirement for award of the Instructor
identifier, and receive a certificate of course completion.
6. MANAGEMENT: The
course manager for ABIC is the Staff and Faculty Development Division, Education Training Support Directorate,
U.S. Army Training Support Center, Fort Eustis, VA 23604-5166. For ABIC information, waiver request, or
scheduling call: SFDD Registrar, DSN 826-4535/3142 or Com (757) 878-4535/3142.
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