Fort Benning

U.S. Army Fort Benning and The Maneuver Center of Excellence


Training & Education Development Division Site

Instructor Certification Program

Instructor Certification is a three phase process governed by TRADOC Reg 350-70, TRADOC Pam 350-70-3, and MCoE Policy Memorandum 350-70-6:

Phase 1: Qualification
Education (Staff & Faculty)

  • Common Faculty Development Program – Instructor Course (80 hours)
  • This course replaces all other instructor qualification courses
  • Facilitated by experienced instructors
  • Mandatory for all MCoE instructors
  • Drill Sergeants get qualified at FJSC

Phase 2: Apprenticeship
Experience (Unit)

  • Apprenticeship (Assistant Instructor)
  • Demonstrate proficiency with course content
  • Unit determines length of apprenticeship

Phase 3: Certification
Evaluation (Unit)

  • Method of eval is determined by unit policy
  • Demonstrate instructional proficiency
  • Pass assessment
  • BN CDR certifies instructors in writing IAW MCoE policy

BLUF: No Certification without Qualification