Üldkäskkiri

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 Estonian

Jalaväeohvitseri baastaseme kursus vahetusüliõpilastele

Name of course in English

Officers Basic level course for exchange students

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 load

Full-time

Educational institution Estonian Military Academy (EMA)

Language English

Other languages required to achieve learning outcomes

None

Curriculum approved in institution

Directive No. 0.1-3.40/25/91 of the Commandant of the EMA of 18.12.2025

Conditions for applying Referral by an educational institution of a NATO member state or a partnering country.

Conditions for taking the course

Previously completed training for weapons and tactics at least on 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 capacity in academic hours

Seminar - 60 hours Exercise - 96 hours Independent work (IW) - 32 hours Lectures - 5 hours

Short description of the course structure

Studies comprise a single module; classes are integrated with other 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 and working experience required from the instructors and lecturers

Lecturers must comply with the requirements laid down in the service regulation for academic employees of the EMA.

Instructors and lecturers

Responsibility for each subject area is assigned to an appointed lecture Subject areas are divided as follows:

2

Tactics (cold-weather warfare camp) - Chair of Tactics Language (English) - Chair of Foreign Languages

Mandatory reading materials

None

Recommended reading materials

„Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win“ / Jocko Willink, Leif Babin / 2015. „Embrace the suck“. Audiobook. 2020 Hackworth, D. H.

List and short description of independent work

1) Preparing and making a presentation.

2) Preparing for a group assignment (debate).

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 assessment

None

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 assignments

Arrangements for completing overdue assignments are made with the lecturer within the duration of the course.

Completing the curriculum

In one module, according to the schedule.

Conditions for completing the course

1) Student took part in the cold-weather warfare field camp. 2) Students achieved threshold level in all evaluated assignments

Documents issued after passing the course

Course certificate

Military qualification obtained from completing the course

None

Rank granted from completing the course

None

Rights granted from completing the course

None

Additional information Department of Academic Studies of the EMA

Course schedule

Topic No.

Topic Location Instructor Volume in hours

Study method

1. Winter skills: Familiarization of Estonian weapons and equipment.

EMA PLT OC 10 Exercise

2. Introduction: Familiarization of the training events flow, safety instructions brief. What is winter warfare.

EMA classroom 1LT Kiisel 1 Lecture

3. Winter skills: Med. lesson (avoiding and dealing with cold injuries).

EMA classroom Ltn Voomets 2 Lecture

4. Winter skills: Effective use of MRE in cold weather conditions, Weapon and equipment maintenance, principles of clothing & PPE and winter hygiene.

EMA classroom MSGT Ivanov 2 Lecture

5. Administration: General preparations, providing of unit equipment, required individual equipment check; Equipment loading on transport. Road march.

EMA

Nursipalu training area

1LT Kuus 2LT Tedrema

6 Exercise

6. Administration: General preparations, providing of unit equipment, required individual equipment check, preparations for next day.

Nursipalu MSGT Ivanov SFC Vijar

SFC Vissel SFC Kens SFC Liivak SFC Laats

3 Exercise

7. Winter skills (circuit training): Squad attack on trench line, trench line clearing, defensive procedures in trench line; Setting up accommodation, “Siberian check” in trench line.

Nursipalu 2LT Tedrema SFC Kens

MAJ Nõlvak 1LT Kuus

15 Exercise

8. Winter skills (circuit training): Ice safety/recce/”Ice hole” 1 (Rescue techniques, hypothermia)/ Bonfire; Principles of setting up bonfire and accommodation(bivouac shelter), “Siberian check”.

Kubilitsa lake 1LT Hunt SFC Luhamäe

SFC Liivak

3 Exercise

9. Winter skills: Foot march. SE Estonia PLT OC 4 Exercise

10. Winter skills: Firing exercises day and night time

Keretu range MSGT Ivanov SFC Vissel

8 Exercise

11. Winter skills (circuit training): Squad ambush.

Tsiatsungõlmaa 1LT Kiisel CPT Lumiste

10 Exercise

12. Winter skills (circuit training): How to fight against thermal cameras; Principles of setting up bonfire and accommodation (tent/bivouac shelter); “Siberian check”.

Kubilitsa 1LT Hunt SFC Luhamäe

SFC Liivak

3 Exercise

13. Winter skills: Setting up accommodation, “Siberian check”.

Kubilitsa 1LT Hunt, SFC Luhamäe

SFC Liivak

2 Exercise

14. FTX: Infiltration to AoO, SQD ambush, EXFIL, PLT attack, Clearing trench lines, fight with recce, Support patrol, night time routines.

Nursipalu and Tsiatsungelmaa

1LT Hunt 26 Exercise

15. Squad LFX competition. MSGT Ivanov SFC Vissel

2 Exercise

16. Administration: Maintenance and preparations for road march to EMA.

SE- EMA MSGT Ivanov SFC Vijar

SFC Vissel SFC Kens SFC Liivak SFC Laats

4 Exercise

17. English. EMA classroom Ms Külli Saarniit Ms Mariina Viia

60

32

Seminar

IW

Assessment Non-differentiated outcome-based assessment

Assessment method Assessment criteria (threshold)

Completing cold-weather warfare drills (Learning outcome 1)

1. Students prepare their accommodation and gear 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 (Learning outcome 2)

Assignment is based on their task. Students express 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 (Learning outcome 2)

The formal letter is 180–200 words, and the description 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.

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 Estonian

Jalaväeohvitseri baastaseme kursus vahetusüliõpilastele

Name of course in English

Officers Basic level course for exchange students

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 load

Full-time

Educational institution Estonian Military Academy (EMA)

Language English

Other languages required to achieve learning outcomes

None

Curriculum approved in institution

Directive No. 0.1-3.40/25/91 of the Commandant of the EMA of 18.12.2025

Conditions for applying Referral by an educational institution of a NATO member state or a partnering country.

Conditions for taking the course

Previously completed training for weapons and tactics at least on 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 capacity in academic hours

Seminar - 60 hours Exercise - 96 hours Independent work (IW) - 32 hours Lectures - 5 hours

Short description of the course structure

Studies comprise a single module; classes are integrated with other 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 and working experience required from the instructors and lecturers

Lecturers must comply with the requirements laid down in the service regulation for academic employees of the EMA.

Instructors and lecturers

Responsibility for each subject area is assigned to an appointed lecture Subject areas are divided as follows:

2

Tactics (cold-weather warfare camp) - Chair of Tactics Language (English) - Chair of Foreign Languages

Mandatory reading materials

None

Recommended reading materials

„Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win“ / Jocko Willink, Leif Babin / 2015. „Embrace the suck“. Audiobook. 2020 Hackworth, D. H.

List and short description of independent work

1) Preparing and making a presentation.

2) Preparing for a group assignment (debate).

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 assessment

None

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 assignments

Arrangements for completing overdue assignments are made with the lecturer within the duration of the course.

Completing the curriculum

In one module, according to the schedule.

Conditions for completing the course

1) Student took part in the cold-weather warfare field camp. 2) Students achieved threshold level in all evaluated assignments

Documents issued after passing the course

Course certificate

Military qualification obtained from completing the course

None

Rank granted from completing the course

None

Rights granted from completing the course

None

Additional information Department of Academic Studies of the EMA

Course schedule

Topic No.

Topic Location Instructor Volume in hours

Study method

1. Winter skills: Familiarization of Estonian weapons and equipment.

EMA PLT OC 10 Exercise

2. Introduction: Familiarization of the training events flow, safety instructions brief. What is winter warfare.

EMA classroom 1LT Kiisel 1 Lecture

3. Winter skills: Med. lesson (avoiding and dealing with cold injuries).

EMA classroom Ltn Voomets 2 Lecture

4. Winter skills: Effective use of MRE in cold weather conditions, Weapon and equipment maintenance, principles of clothing & PPE and winter hygiene.

EMA classroom MSGT Ivanov 2 Lecture

5. Administration: General preparations, providing of unit equipment, required individual equipment check; Equipment loading on transport. Road march.

EMA

Nursipalu training area

1LT Kuus 2LT Tedrema

6 Exercise

6. Administration: General preparations, providing of unit equipment, required individual equipment check, preparations for next day.

Nursipalu MSGT Ivanov SFC Vijar

SFC Vissel SFC Kens SFC Liivak SFC Laats

3 Exercise

7. Winter skills (circuit training): Squad attack on trench line, trench line clearing, defensive procedures in trench line; Setting up accommodation, “Siberian check” in trench line.

Nursipalu 2LT Tedrema SFC Kens

MAJ Nõlvak 1LT Kuus

15 Exercise

8. Winter skills (circuit training): Ice safety/recce/”Ice hole” 1 (Rescue techniques, hypothermia)/ Bonfire; Principles of setting up bonfire and accommodation(bivouac shelter), “Siberian check”.

Kubilitsa lake 1LT Hunt SFC Luhamäe

SFC Liivak

3 Exercise

9. Winter skills: Foot march. SE Estonia PLT OC 4 Exercise

10. Winter skills: Firing exercises day and night time

Keretu range MSGT Ivanov SFC Vissel

8 Exercise

11. Winter skills (circuit training): Squad ambush.

Tsiatsungõlmaa 1LT Kiisel CPT Lumiste

10 Exercise

12. Winter skills (circuit training): How to fight against thermal cameras; Principles of setting up bonfire and accommodation (tent/bivouac shelter); “Siberian check”.

Kubilitsa 1LT Hunt SFC Luhamäe

SFC Liivak

3 Exercise

13. Winter skills: Setting up accommodation, “Siberian check”.

Kubilitsa 1LT Hunt, SFC Luhamäe

SFC Liivak

2 Exercise

14. FTX: Infiltration to AoO, SQD ambush, EXFIL, PLT attack, Clearing trench lines, fight with recce, Support patrol, night time routines.

Nursipalu and Tsiatsungelmaa

1LT Hunt 26 Exercise

15. Squad LFX competition. MSGT Ivanov SFC Vissel

2 Exercise

16. Administration: Maintenance and preparations for road march to EMA.

SE- EMA MSGT Ivanov SFC Vijar

SFC Vissel SFC Kens SFC Liivak SFC Laats

4 Exercise

17. English. EMA classroom Ms Külli Saarniit Ms Mariina Viia

60

32

Seminar

IW

Assessment Non-differentiated outcome-based assessment

Assessment method Assessment criteria (threshold)

Completing cold-weather warfare drills (Learning outcome 1)

1. Students prepare their accommodation and gear 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 (Learning outcome 2)

Assignment is based on their task. Students express 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 (Learning outcome 2)

The formal letter is 180–200 words, and the description 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.