Training is a key ingredient of operational preparedness.

To enable us to take part in so many varied operations around the world and within New Zealand we must train extensively.

Individual Training

Individual training is the first building block of the Army training process. Personnel attend individual training courses as soon as they enlist. This gives them the basic military skills they need to take their place in an Army unit.

The next stage of individual training is oriented towards trade and professional skills within a particular corps.

For example, a soldier who marches out of basic training to the Corps of Royal New Zealand Engineers could start a plumbing apprenticeship. An infantryman will attend a basic course to train as a rifleman. And an officer will attend a basic officer course in his or her corps area (for example, signals, logistics, artillery, armour, infantry, or engineers).

After initial training in military and corps skills, individual training continues throughout a soldier or officer career. Military, trade, and professional skills are continually developed and practiced, with the focus of operational preparedness always borne in mind.

More information about Individual Training.

 

Collective Training

Collective Training is training in the use of skills in a group situation. The aim of collective training is the achievement of operational objectives.

Operational objectives are determined through a process of analysis that looks at what the Government expects of the NZDF and ends with unit training plans.

Collective training is designed and conducted to ensure required tasks can be performed at each level within the Army.

More information about Collective Training.

The Mutual Assistance Programme (MAP)

The Mutual Assistance Programme (MAP) is an integral part of the basics for our contribution to regional security (in which NZ promotes a peaceful and stable neighbourhood).

MAP activities encourage friendly and cooperative bilateral relationships with our neighbours (and complement efforts in the political, economic and development fields).

More information about the Mutual Assistance Programme.