Boot Camp
Training Course
Description
Boot Camp is a training course that provides the basics of outreach training while combining chess and military preparation to civilians who want to join the P.A.W.N.S.
Acronym
B.O.O.T.
Basics Of Outreach Training
C.A.M.P.
Chess And Military Preparation
Goal
to transform civilians into certified soldiers that will do the following:
2 Timothy 4:7
fight the good fight
finish the race
keep the faith
Prerequisites
do your research
read about us
ask about us
view our work
fit for duty = possess
state ID card
email address
cell phone
Requirements
course textbok
internet access
email address
Schedule
self paced
speed limit = you decide
Textbook
Battlefield Manual (BM)
annually revised
Assignments
study chapter information
submit chapter essay
schedule chapter test
Essays
review topic
brainstorm
create outline
type essay
proofread
export as PDF
submit PDF via email
Essay Grading
two letter grader: P or F
P = Pass (88+ points)
F = Fail (87 points or less)
20 - topic paragraph
60 - three (3) support paragraphs
20 - conclusion paragraph
deductions made for lack of content, grammar, spelling and punctuation mistakes
Chapter Tests
scheduled
written
formal
standardized
proctored
timed
closed book
can be retaken
Test Grading
two letter grades: P or F
P = Pass (88+ points)
F = Fail (87 points or less)
Testing Site
Fort Jesus
Test Policy
Don’t give, receive or use any help from others.
Don’t look at or copy another persons test.
Don’t have someone take a test for you.
Final Exam
field exercise
real people, no actors
unplanned, not staged
Exam Grading
three letter grades: P or F or N
P = Pass - Successful in completing exercise
F = Fail - Unsuccessful in completing exercise
N = exercise Not observed
Must Pass 88% of the observed exercises to Pass the Final Exam
Graduation
for civilians who pass
it'll be the same for everyone
it'll be different for everyone
it will be special
it will be a surprise
“If you can train for the world, you can train for the KINGDOM.”
— Jaeveli