Contents Unit
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Topic
Vocabulary
Skills
Basic Equipment
Parts of the uniform Personal weapons Military Time
Reading: clothing, equipment and weapons Listening: a soldier talking about a new type of uniform; a sergeant telling the hours in Military Time
In Barracks
In barracks: layout and directions Key buildings Health and security in barracks
Reading: how barracks are organized Listening: completing a text about barracks facilities; a soldier talking about responsibilities Speaking: a short presentation about life in the barracks
Army Organization
Ranks and formations Staff appointments Headquarters Military etiquette
Reading: rank organization in the armed forces; military headquarters Listening: an officer explaining military etiquette Speaking: describing one’s rank
Keeping Fit
Common physical exercises Obstacle courses Parts of the body The Fireman’s Lift
Reading: a text about fitness and obstacle courses; how to perform the Fireman’s Lift Listening: instructions given to soldiers during training Speaking: explaining an obstacle course
Communication in the Army
Parts of a radio Radio sets Radio communication Military Alphabet
Reading: a text about how radio communication works; the Military Alphabet Listening: completing a radio communication; how to pronounce digits in the Military Alphabet Speaking: performing a radio communication
On the Move!
Types of transport Convoys: ambushes and drills Traffic signs
Reading: a text about different types of land transport; road and transport signs; naval ships and aircrafts Listening: completing a text about what to do in an ambush
Urban Operations
Describing UOs Weapons and defence in urban scenarios
Reading: a text about different types of land transport; road and transport signs; naval ships and aircrafts Listening: completing a text about what to do in an ambush; a soldier talking about secondary effects of booby traps Speaking: describing ideal buildings for protection
Rural Operations
Camouflage and concealment Observation posts Tactical movement Visual signalling
Reading: a text about different types of camouflage and concealment; what observation posts are; a text about individual movement techniques; how to understand visual signalling Listening: how to understand light, noise and movement in concealment; suggestions about tactical movement
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2 pp. 8-11
3 pp. 12-15
4 pp. 16-19
5 pp. 20-23
6 pp. 24-27
7 pp. 28-31
8 pp. 32-35 2