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APPROVED with Directive No. 0.1- 3.40/25/91 of the Commandant of the Estonian Military Academy of 18.12.2025 Name of course in Jalaväeohvitseri baastaseme kursus vahetusüliõpilastele Estonian Name of course in Officers Basic level course for exchange students English Code of course 25018 Type of training In-service training Curriculum group Warfare and national defence Volume 193 academic hours Nominal duration 3 weeks Form of study / study Full-time load Educational institution Estonian Military Academy (EMA) Language English Other languages None required to achieve learning outcomes Curriculum approved in Directive No. 0.1-3.40/25/91 of the Commandant of the EMA of institution 18.12.2025 Conditions for applying Referral by an educational institution of a NATO member state or a partnering country. Conditions for taking Previously completed training for weapons and tactics at least on the course infantry squad level; proficiency in English on a STANAG 6001 level 2222. Objective To develop the skills of international students to act as commanders of an infantry platoon in an English-language environment. Learning outcomes On completion of the course, students will be able to: 1) command the primary standing operating procedures of a light infantry platoon in cold-weather conditions; 2) express their opinion and write texts in English on different general and specialised topics. Assessment Non-differentiated (ND) Learning environment Classroom, field training areas, e-learning environment ILIAS of the EDF Learning methods and Seminar - 60 hours capacity in academic Exercise - 96 hours hours Independent work (IW) - 32 hours Lectures - 5 hours Short description of the Studies comprise a single module; classes are integrated with other course structure courses offered within the applied higher education curricula of the EMA and are held mainly in the EMA according to the established schedule. Qualification, learning Lecturers must comply with the requirements laid down in the and working experience service regulation for academic employees of the EMA. required from the instructors and lecturers Instructors and Responsibility for each subject area is assigned to an appointed lecturers lecture Subject areas are divided as follows:  Tactics (cold-weather warfare camp) - Chair of Tactics Language (English) - Chair of Foreign Languages Mandatory reading None materials Recommended reading „Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win“ / Jocko materials Willink, Leif Babin / 2015. „Embrace the suck“. Audiobook. 2020 Hackworth, D. H. List and short 1) Preparing and making a presentation. description of 2) Preparing for a group assignment (debate). independent work 3) Writing a formal letter. 4) Writing a description. 5) Completing the “English B1 + Tartu” learning modules in the EDF e-learning environment. Conditions for final None assessment Assessment methods Presentation, essay, group assignment (debate), completing cold- weather warfare drills. Final assessment The student will receive a "pass" if all assessed assignments in each subject area meet or exceed the required threshold 1) English: a) Formal letter; b) Description; c) Presentation (7–10 min); d) Group assignment (debate). 2) Cold-weather warfare camp: completing cold-weather warfare drills. Feedback In English lessons, students will get constant feedback on their performance by lecturers and/or peers. Leadership skills will be evaluated in winter camp throughout the activities. Settling overdue Arrangements for completing overdue assignments are made with assignments the lecturer within the duration of the course. Completing the In one module, according to the schedule. curriculum Conditions for 1) Student took part in the cold-weather warfare field camp. completing the course 2) Students achieved threshold level in all evaluated assignments Documents issued after Course certificate passing the course Military qualification None obtained from completing the course Rank granted from None completing the course Rights granted from None completing the course Additional information Department of Academic Studies of the EMA 2 Course schedule Topic Topic Location Instructor Volume Study No. in hours method 1. Winter skills: EMA PLT OC 10 Exercise Familiarization of Estonian weapons and equipment. 2. Introduction: EMA classroom 1LT Kiisel 1 Lecture Familiarization of the training events flow, safety instructions brief. What is winter warfare. 3. Winter skills: Med. lesson EMA classroom Ltn Voomets 2 Lecture (avoiding and dealing with cold injuries). 4. Winter skills: Effective use EMA classroom MSGT Ivanov 2 Lecture of MRE in cold weather conditions, Weapon and equipment maintenance, principles of clothing & PPE and winter hygiene. 5. Administration: General EMA 1LT Kuus 6 Exercise preparations, providing of Nursipalu training 2LT Tedrema unit equipment, required area individual equipment check; Equipment loading on transport. Road march. 6. Administration: General Nursipalu MSGT Ivanov 3 Exercise preparations, providing of SFC Vijar unit equipment, required SFC Vissel individual equipment SFC Kens check, preparations for SFC Liivak next day. SFC Laats 7. Winter skills (circuit Nursipalu 2LT Tedrema 15 Exercise training): Squad attack on SFC Kens trench line, trench line MAJ Nõlvak clearing, defensive 1LT Kuus procedures in trench line; Setting up accommodation, “Siberian check” in trench line. 8. Winter skills (circuit Kubilitsa lake 1LT Hunt 3 Exercise training): Ice SFC Luhamäe safety/recce/”Ice hole” 1 SFC Liivak (Rescue techniques, hypothermia)/ Bonfire; Principles of setting up bonfire and accommodation(bivouac shelter), “Siberian check”. 9. Winter skills: Foot march. SE Estonia PLT OC 4 Exercise 10. Winter skills: Firing Keretu range MSGT Ivanov 8 Exercise exercises day and night SFC Vissel time 11. Winter skills (circuit Tsiatsungõlmaa 1LT Kiisel 10 Exercise training): Squad ambush. CPT Lumiste  12. Winter skills (circuit Kubilitsa 1LT Hunt 3 Exercise training): How to fight SFC Luhamäe against thermal cameras; SFC Liivak Principles of setting up bonfire and accommodation (tent/bivouac shelter); “Siberian check”. 13. Winter skills: Setting up Kubilitsa 1LT Hunt, 2 Exercise accommodation, “Siberian SFC Luhamäe check”. SFC Liivak 14. FTX: Infiltration to AoO, Nursipalu and 1LT Hunt 26 Exercise SQD ambush, EXFIL, PLT Tsiatsungelmaa attack, Clearing trench lines, fight with recce, Support patrol, night time routines. 15. Squad LFX competition. MSGT Ivanov 2 Exercise SFC Vissel 16. Administration: SE- EMA MSGT Ivanov 4 Exercise Maintenance and SFC Vijar preparations for road SFC Vissel march to EMA. SFC Kens SFC Liivak SFC Laats 17. English. EMA classroom Ms Külli 60 Seminar Saarniit Ms Mariina Viia 32 IW Assessment Non-differentiated outcome-based assessment Assessment method Assessment criteria (threshold) Completing cold-weather warfare drills 1. Students prepare their accommodation and gear (Learning outcome 1) according to Cold-warfare drills, ensuring that the preparation does not reduce combat effectiveness. 2. Students check partners condition according to “Siberia test”, completing all required stages without omission. 3. Students prepare and conduct a hasty attack in a build up area, considering the specific traits of cold- weather warfare. 4. Students complete the “ice hole drill” in a manner not affecting soldiers battle efficiency. Group assignment, presentation Assignment is based on their task. Students express (Learning outcome 2) their opinions on familiar topics clearly, rationalising these and bringing relevant examples. Students consider the opinions of discussion parties, using proper strategies and suitable phrases to hold up a dispute. Students ask relevant questions. They pronounce words correctly so that the meaning is understandable. The use of the primary grammatical constructions is correct. The use of language is appropriate. Students consider previously received feedback. Letter, description The formal letter is 180–200 words, and the description (Learning outcome 2) is 200–205 words long. Students write proper texts on familiar topics, give factual information and explain their standpoints. They organise their text in a logical manner, using different connectives. The use of the primary grammatical constructions is correct. Even if the impact of native language is detectable, it does not hinder understanding. Orthography is good and does not hinder understanding. The use of language is appropriate. Students consider previously received feedback. KÄSKKIRI Tartu 18.12.2025 nr 0.1-3.40/25/91 Õppekava kinnitamine Õppekava kehtetuks tunnistamine Kaitseministri 01.07.2019 määruse nr 11 „Kaitseväe Akadeemia põhimäärus“ § 6 lg 1 ning Kaitseväe Akadeemia nõukogu 13.01.2022 otsusega kinnitatud Kaitseväe Akadeemia õppekava statuudi p 49 alusel 1. Kinnitan täiendusõppe õppekava „Jalaväeohvitseri baastaseme kursus vahetusüliõpilastele“ (kood 25018) (lisatud). 2. Tunnistan kehtetuks Kaitseväe Akadeemia ülema 30.01.2025 käskkirjaga nr 171 kinnitatud õppekava „Jalaväeohvitseri baastaseme kursus vahetusüliõpilastele“ (kood 25010). 3. Käskkiri teha teatavaks Kaitseväe Akadeemia õppeosakonnale. (allkirjastatud digitaalselt) Johan-Elias Seljamaa mereväekapten Kaitseväe Akadeemia ülem  APPROVED with Directive No. 0.1- 3.40/25/91 of the Commandant of the Estonian Military Academy of 18.12.2025 Name of course in Jalaväeohvitseri baastaseme kursus vahetusüliõpilastele Estonian Name of course in Officers Basic level course for exchange students English Code of course 25018 Type of training In-service training Curriculum group Warfare and national defence Volume 193 academic hours Nominal duration 3 weeks Form of study / study Full-time load Educational institution Estonian Military Academy (EMA) Language English Other languages None required to achieve learning outcomes Curriculum approved in Directive No. 0.1-3.40/25/91 of the Commandant of the EMA of institution 18.12.2025 Conditions for applying Referral by an educational institution of a NATO member state or a partnering country. Conditions for taking Previously completed training for weapons and tactics at least on the course infantry squad level; proficiency in English on a STANAG 6001 level 2222. Objective To develop the skills of international students to act as commanders of an infantry platoon in an English-language environment. Learning outcomes On completion of the course, students will be able to: 1) command the primary standing operating procedures of a light infantry platoon in cold-weather conditions; 2) express their opinion and write texts in English on different general and specialised topics. Assessment Non-differentiated (ND) Learning environment Classroom, field training areas, e-learning environment ILIAS of the EDF Learning methods and Seminar - 60 hours capacity in academic Exercise - 96 hours hours Independent work (IW) - 32 hours Lectures - 5 hours Short description of the Studies comprise a single module; classes are integrated with other course structure courses offered within the applied higher education curricula of the EMA and are held mainly in the EMA according to the established schedule. Qualification, learning Lecturers must comply with the requirements laid down in the and working experience service regulation for academic employees of the EMA. required from the instructors and lecturers Instructors and Responsibility for each subject area is assigned to an appointed lecturers lecture Subject areas are divided as follows:  Tactics (cold-weather warfare camp) - Chair of Tactics Language (English) - Chair of Foreign Languages Mandatory reading None materials Recommended reading „Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win“ / Jocko materials Willink, Leif Babin / 2015. „Embrace the suck“. Audiobook. 2020 Hackworth, D. H. List and short 1) Preparing and making a presentation. description of 2) Preparing for a group assignment (debate). independent work 3) Writing a formal letter. 4) Writing a description. 5) Completing the “English B1 + Tartu” learning modules in the EDF e-learning environment. Conditions for final None assessment Assessment methods Presentation, essay, group assignment (debate), completing cold- weather warfare drills. Final assessment The student will receive a "pass" if all assessed assignments in each subject area meet or exceed the required threshold 1) English: a) Formal letter; b) Description; c) Presentation (7–10 min); d) Group assignment (debate). 2) Cold-weather warfare camp: completing cold-weather warfare drills. Feedback In English lessons, students will get constant feedback on their performance by lecturers and/or peers. Leadership skills will be evaluated in winter camp throughout the activities. Settling overdue Arrangements for completing overdue assignments are made with assignments the lecturer within the duration of the course. Completing the In one module, according to the schedule. curriculum Conditions for 1) Student took part in the cold-weather warfare field camp. completing the course 2) Students achieved threshold level in all evaluated assignments Documents issued after Course certificate passing the course Military qualification None obtained from completing the course Rank granted from None completing the course Rights granted from None completing the course Additional information Department of Academic Studies of the EMA 2 Course schedule Topic Topic Location Instructor Volume Study No. in hours method 1. Winter skills: EMA PLT OC 10 Exercise Familiarization of Estonian weapons and equipment. 2. Introduction: EMA classroom 1LT Kiisel 1 Lecture Familiarization of the training events flow, safety instructions brief. What is winter warfare. 3. Winter skills: Med. lesson EMA classroom Ltn Voomets 2 Lecture (avoiding and dealing with cold injuries). 4. Winter skills: Effective use EMA classroom MSGT Ivanov 2 Lecture of MRE in cold weather conditions, Weapon and equipment maintenance, principles of clothing & PPE and winter hygiene. 5. Administration: General EMA 1LT Kuus 6 Exercise preparations, providing of Nursipalu training 2LT Tedrema unit equipment, required area individual equipment check; Equipment loading on transport. Road march. 6. Administration: General Nursipalu MSGT Ivanov 3 Exercise preparations, providing of SFC Vijar unit equipment, required SFC Vissel individual equipment SFC Kens check, preparations for SFC Liivak next day. SFC Laats 7. Winter skills (circuit Nursipalu 2LT Tedrema 15 Exercise training): Squad attack on SFC Kens trench line, trench line MAJ Nõlvak clearing, defensive 1LT Kuus procedures in trench line; Setting up accommodation, “Siberian check” in trench line. 8. Winter skills (circuit Kubilitsa lake 1LT Hunt 3 Exercise training): Ice SFC Luhamäe safety/recce/”Ice hole” 1 SFC Liivak (Rescue techniques, hypothermia)/ Bonfire; Principles of setting up bonfire and accommodation(bivouac shelter), “Siberian check”. 9. Winter skills: Foot march. SE Estonia PLT OC 4 Exercise 10. Winter skills: Firing Keretu range MSGT Ivanov 8 Exercise exercises day and night SFC Vissel time 11. Winter skills (circuit Tsiatsungõlmaa 1LT Kiisel 10 Exercise training): Squad ambush. CPT Lumiste  12. Winter skills (circuit Kubilitsa 1LT Hunt 3 Exercise training): How to fight SFC Luhamäe against thermal cameras; SFC Liivak Principles of setting up bonfire and accommodation (tent/bivouac shelter); “Siberian check”. 13. Winter skills: Setting up Kubilitsa 1LT Hunt, 2 Exercise accommodation, “Siberian SFC Luhamäe check”. SFC Liivak 14. FTX: Infiltration to AoO, Nursipalu and 1LT Hunt 26 Exercise SQD ambush, EXFIL, PLT Tsiatsungelmaa attack, Clearing trench lines, fight with recce, Support patrol, night time routines. 15. Squad LFX competition. MSGT Ivanov 2 Exercise SFC Vissel 16. Administration: SE- EMA MSGT Ivanov 4 Exercise Maintenance and SFC Vijar preparations for road SFC Vissel march to EMA. SFC Kens SFC Liivak SFC Laats 17. English. EMA classroom Ms Külli 60 Seminar Saarniit Ms Mariina Viia 32 IW Assessment Non-differentiated outcome-based assessment Assessment method Assessment criteria (threshold) Completing cold-weather warfare drills 1. Students prepare their accommodation and gear (Learning outcome 1) according to Cold-warfare drills, ensuring that the preparation does not reduce combat effectiveness. 2. Students check partners condition according to “Siberia test”, completing all required stages without omission. 3. Students prepare and conduct a hasty attack in a build up area, considering the specific traits of cold- weather warfare. 4. Students complete the “ice hole drill” in a manner not affecting soldiers battle efficiency. Group assignment, presentation Assignment is based on their task. Students express (Learning outcome 2) their opinions on familiar topics clearly, rationalising these and bringing relevant examples. Students consider the opinions of discussion parties, using proper strategies and suitable phrases to hold up a dispute. Students ask relevant questions. They pronounce words correctly so that the meaning is understandable. The use of the primary grammatical constructions is correct. The use of language is appropriate. Students consider previously received feedback. Letter, description The formal letter is 180–200 words, and the description (Learning outcome 2) is 200–205 words long. Students write proper texts on familiar topics, give factual information and explain their standpoints. They organise their text in a logical manner, using different connectives. The use of the primary grammatical constructions is correct. Even if the impact of native language is detectable, it does not hinder understanding. Orthography is good and does not hinder understanding. The use of language is appropriate. Students consider previously received feedback.