2019-02-12
SAIC (www.saic.com)
Other
/yr
full-time
employee
Afghanistan
Description
The Afghan Education Program (AEP) ANA Sergeant’s Major Academy (ANASMA) Trainer is assigned to the Army Institutional Advisory Team (AIAT) at the New Kabul Compound (NKC) in Kabul, Afghanistan. AIAT is comprised of approximately 30 advisors and doctrine writers within the CJ 7 component of the NATO Operation, Resolute Support (RS). AIAT is currently directed by a British Colonel. The staff and members of AIAT include military officers of several NATO countries, one US Lieutenant Colonel and a few additional US Contractor employees. The ANASMA Trainer serves as an integral member of the AIAT team assisting the ANA institutions in solving institutional challenges. This team member focuses on improving the ANASMA’s academic and military training. Duties include but are not limited to:
Works in AIAT and understands the ANA Professional Military Education (PME) system and specifically the Afghan National Army Sergeants Major (ANASMA) of Afghanistan and its mission to train ANA senior NCOs.
Train and assist the ANASMA cadre and Advisors in the management of the day to day operations and their concerns and issues.
Serve as a liaison to all Advisors associated with the development and serve as a Trainer and liaison to all AIAT advisors and ensure ANASMA Advisor continuity, institutional knowledge and sharing with incoming military personnel during six-month rotations and change overs.
Provide general expertise and help in supporting the issues and concerns of the ANASMA and AIAT leadership.
Retains ANASMA institutional knowledge and provides continuity for all AIAT personnel while maintaining awareness of AIAT priorities IAW the Director’s campaign plan and sharing information accordingly.
Foster and develop, when possible, the historical partnership between the ANASMA and the U.S. Army Sergeants Major (USASMA) at Fort Bliss, TX which it was modeled after. Pursue and facilitate opportunities that involve and integrate USASMA graduates and curriculum in training activities.
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