Skill Blocks

Skill Blocks provide detailed breakdowns of essential competencies required for effective UNITAF operations. They are designed to equip UNITAF members with the knowledge and abilities necessary to excel in different roles. Each skill outlined in the Force Manual is actionable and evaluable, focused on demonstrable proficiency. Unlike Policies, Skill development and assessment is designed for peer-to-peer (P2P) evaluation, for continuous skill improvement, feedback, and shared learning within the unit. Skill Blocks are focused on developing practical expertise. 

Skill Blocks:

• Have an imperative title: Should have a title written as an imperative, in the form of: "Do action (to achieve this result)". Example: "Communicate Effectively (to coordinate fire support)".
• Use imperative and direct language: Should be written in an imperative style, without directly addressing the reader in the second person (e.g., "you") or using third-person address. Example: "Maintain situational awareness." not "You must maintain situational awareness." or "Members should maintain situational awareness."
• Are clearly formatted: Should primarily use bullet points instead of full sentences wherever possible for conciseness and readability.
• Are defined: Should not cover abstract concepts but focus on well-defined, observable skills that can be evaluated and trained.
• State desired outcomes: Should clearly state the desired outcome or purpose of performing the skill.

Interpretation: Should be considered “competency guides” designed for learning and peer evaluation.

Enforcement: Skills are monitored, trained and enforced by the Training Teams who oversee the Combat Areas to which the skills relate.