Challenge: As a consequence of the Army 2020 (A2020) and Future Reserve 20 (FR20) studies, Capability Combat (The Royal Armoured Corps (RAC) and Infantry) has had to reorganise and develop new core capabilities to meet the emerging threats posed by the Future Operating Environment (FOE). Capability Combat A2020 orders of battle (Orbats) have also incorporated those Urgent Operational Requirement (UOR) equipments procured for Operation HERRICK (Afghanistan) where they retain utility for core use. As these new core capabilities have been formed on existing structures they were potentially not optimised for training delivery. In order to optimise the potential benefits of the A2020 and FR20 reorganisation it was necessary to review core capability training course requirements and content to ensure they met the requirements of the FOE.

Solution: This wide ranging training optimisation review analysed both the individual and collective training requirements specific to Regular and Reserve individual and collective Combat roles and capabilities and has ensured they can now meet the new operational performance and training requirements.

Results: Combat training development products (Mission Task Lists, Operational Performance and Formal Training Statements) particularly those for UOR equipments and new capabilities, now cater for the Combat FOE requirement. The Waves Training Options Analysis has made key recommendations as to how future Combat training can be optimised by more coherent, effective and efficient training delivery by cross pollinating Mounted Close Combat (MCC) (RAC) and Dismounted Close Combat (DCC) (Infantry) best practice and expertise.

I would like to say how impressed we have all been with Waves’ drive, enthusiasm and quality of work.  It has been humbling to see an outsider apply such passion to our business. From the start they embraced the project and established themselves as the SME. Working with Waves has been a pleasure and we look forward to doing so again in the future.
Army – SO1 Training Capability Directorate Combat