The Cove Podcast The Training System – WO1 Brad Doyle & WO1 Mick Reyne
Jul 27, 2025
Join WO1 Brad Doyle, Command Sergeant Major of Forces Command, and WO1 Mick Reyne, Training Warrant Officer - Army, as they discuss the evolution of military training strategies. They emphasize a shift from individual skills to a collective approach, integrating advanced simulations for enhanced performance. Key insights include the importance of structured training designs, continuous assessments, and fostering a culture of feedback for improvement. Discover how effective training aligns with organizational goals to ensure operational readiness.
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Forces Command Training Integration
- Forces Command now oversees the entire land domain training system, unifying training from individual to advanced collective levels.
- This change integrates training systems previously disconnected, excluding aviation and special operations.
Skill Development Stages
- Train a skill from unskilled to competent under supervision until safely employable in the workplace.
- Progress from competent to proficient by practicing skills in collective settings without supervision, then work toward expert.
Kapuka Six-Week Recruit Training
- In 1999-2001 at Kapuka, recruit training lasted six weeks, focusing sharply on essential skills.
- Despite the short course, recruits achieved foundational weapon skills, enabling progression to team environments and collective training.