STANAG 6001 Level 3 – Speaking Task: Briefing on Allocation of Extra Funds for a New Facility
Examination Task
Your unit has been given extra funds to build a new facility at the base. You have been tasked with suggesting the one which the money should be spent on. Give a briefing on two possibilities, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.
- a shooting range
- a military obstacle course
- other
Sample Briefing
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen.
Thank you for attending this briefing. My name is Captain Lorenz, and I am responsible for planning training and infrastructure development for our unit.
As you are aware, our unit has been allocated additional funds to build a new facility at the base. For this reason, I have been tasked with presenting two possible options for the use of this money. In the first part of my briefing, I will discuss the option of constructing a shooting range. In the second part, I will present the possibility of building a military obstacle course. Finally, I will recommend the option which I believe is the most effective.
Let me begin with the first option, which is building a shooting range.
This solution has several advantages.
Firstly, a shooting range would allow our personnel to practice and improve their marksmanship skills in a controlled and safe environment. Regular live-fire training is essential for maintaining operational readiness. Moreover, currently the unit does not have a modern military shooting range, which limits opportunities for regular and effective training.
Secondly, a dedicated shooting facility could be used to conduct formal qualification tests, competitions, and assessments, which helps maintain high standards across the unit.
However, this option also has some disadvantages.
To begin with, the construction of a shooting range requires strict adherence to safety regulations and environmental standards. It may take time to obtain all necessary approvals and permits.
Secondly, building and maintaining a shooting range can be expensive. The project requires specialized equipment, protective infrastructure, and regular maintenance, which may place a financial burden on the organization.
I will now move on to the second option, which is building a military obstacle course.
This solution also offers several advantages.
Firstly, an obstacle course provides comprehensive physical and tactical training. It helps improve endurance, strength, agility, and teamwork, which are essential skills for all military personnel.
Secondly, an obstacle course allows soldiers to practice realistic battlefield situations. It helps them develop the ability to operate effectively under physical stress.
On the other hand, there are some disadvantages to this option.
One potential issue is that physical training alone does not directly enhance marksmanship or weapons proficiency. Therefore, additional facilities may still be required to maintain combat readiness.
Another drawback is that constructing a full obstacle course can be costly and requires regular maintenance to ensure safety and functionality.
To sum up, both options could benefit the unit in different ways. However, I would recommend building a shooting range.
Although constructing a shooting range involves certain budgetary and logistical considerations, it directly supports the operational readiness of our personnel by ensuring they maintain critical weapons skills. In my opinion, investing in marksmanship and weapons proficiency should be the highest priority for the unit. Moreover, the cost of building a shooting range would be lower than constructing an obstacle course.
This brings me to the end of my briefing.
If you have any questions, I will be happy to answer them.
Thank you for your attention.
Photo: Sample shooting range © Action Target, Inc.