AR 350-20 — Management Of Defense Foreign Language Training {opnavinst 1550.13; Afi 35–4004; Mco 1550.4e}
AR 350-20 governs policy, procedures, and responsibilities for managing foreign language training conducted at or by DLIFLC.
- Publication number: AR 350-20
- Title: MANAGEMENT OF DEFENSE FOREIGN LANGUAGE TRAINING {OPNAVINST 1550.13; AFI 35–4004; MCO 1550.4E}
- Date: 03/12/2018
- Proponent: G-3/5/7
- Status: ACTIVE
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AR 350-20 covers DLIFLC resident and nonresident training, training development, course changes, language testing, and distributed learning. It prescribes requirements for submitting training requests and related training support and establishes standards for training programs and testing.
Applies to: This regulation pertains to foreign language training conducted by DLIFLC.
Topics covered
- DLIFLC resident training
- Nonresident foreign language training
- Training requirements submission
- Course changes
- Language training detachments
- Distributed learning
- Defense foreign language testing
Questions and answers
How far in advance must DOD components identify language training requirements?
DOD components will identify language training requirements for input into ATRRS three fiscal years (FYs) in advance. (paragraph 1-16)
What approval is required to change a DLIFLC program?
Any proposed changes to DLIFLC programs (for example, course length, language category, and graduation standards) must be vetted through the DLSC and approved by the DOD SLA. (paragraph 3-4)
What is required to establish a language training detachment?
Before the DLIFLC commandant recommends approval of an LTD request to TRADOC and the EA, the requesting activity must demonstrate an established need and sufficient workload to justify the requirement. (paragraph 4-2)
What is the minimum workload for a language training detachment?
A sufficient workload is defined as a minimum of 800 platform hours per teacher per year. (paragraph 4-2)
What does nonresident training include?
Nonresident training consists of classroom training or distributed learning and associated material provided by DLIFLC or non-DLIFLC instructors at a location not designated for resident training. (paragraph 1)