ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSE

ENGLISH FOR MILITARY OFFICER

Lecturer
Dr. Izaak Morin,
By
Gideon Netahnyahu Noriwari (2022011024092)

ENGLISH EDUCATION PROGRAM

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 FACULTY OF TEACHER TRAININGAND EDUCATION
CENDERAWASIH UNIVERSITY
2023

ENGLISH FOR MILITARY OFFICER

Course : English for Military Officer

Number of Sessions :2
Instructors
Contact of Instructors : Gideon NetahnyahuNoriwari
:dionnoriwari@gmail.com
1. Course Description
In this course students will familiarize themselves with the nature of English language and how it can be used for international
communication, especially in military context. Starting from how they can introduce themselves, familiarizing with basic conversation in English,
knowing vocabularies that are needed for them to mater in order to communicate well in their job.

2. Course Objectives
a. Able to introduce themselves using English
b. Understand and able to respond to English conversation in a specific context
c. Able to use a proper grammar in English conversation
d. Familiar with vocabularies that are needed for the specified context
e. Show their responsibility in accepting both the learning process and outcomes related to the tasks assigned.

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3. Course Outline

No Learning Outcomes Leaning activities Topic Acquirements References(s)

1 Students are able to introduce How to Introduce Introducing self Hand-out and Text Mellor-Clark, S.,
themselves in front of their yourself Book Altamirano, Y. B.,
colleagues and battalion &Deboo, C. (2005) level
1 unit 1. 
2 Students are able to identify and Match the appointment What do I do? Text Book Bowyer, 2001, pg. 25,
differentiate different kind of with the job description. Mellor-Clark, S.,
department in the military Altamirano, Y. B.,
&Deboo, C. (2005) level
1 Unit 4. 
3 Students are able to matching A situation given to the Vocabulary in Context: Text Book Bowyer, 2001, pg. 26,
sentences with the correct students and they have Orders I pg. 31, Mellor-Clark, S.,
heading to be able to identify Altamirano, Y. B.,
Extension: writing a set of orders which situations belong &Deboo, C. (2005)
to which heading. Level 1
Unit 12. 

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 Completing a set of orders by
working with
a partner and asking questions
4 Students are able to identify
different kind of position and
locations in the context of
military operations.
5 Students are able to make a
proper radio conversation.
6 Progress Test
7 Students are able to react to
different kind of commands and
warnings in English.
Role playing, students Vocabulary in Context:
will be discussing about Orders II
orders and what their
headings are.
Match terms of positions Positions and Locations Text Book Bowyer, 2001, pg. 38,
and locations with Mellor-Clark, S.,
pictures. Altamirano, Y. B.,
&Deboo, C. (2005)
Level 1 Unit 14. 
Work out the correct Radio Conversation Text Book Bowyer, 2001, pg. 29,
order and of a radio Mellor-Clark, S.,
conversation. Altamirano, Y. B.,
&Deboo, C. (2005)
Level 1 Unit 13 & 14. 
The test will be in form
of Performance test;
students are required to - - -
held a role playing about
radio conversation.
Students are given Commands and Text Book Bowyer, 2001, pg. 30,
several statements and Warnings Mellor-Clark, S.,
orders and students will Altamirano, Y. B.,
decide what kind of &Deboo, C. (2005)
reactions they would Level 2Unit 4. 
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8 Students are able to identify and
know the meaning of different
kind of abbreviations.
9 Students are able to understand
and explain about operation
report.
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have when they hear
different kinds of
commands and
warnings.
Identifying abbreviations Abbreviations Text Book Bowyer, 2001. Pg. 33,
from a set of list. Mellor-Clark, S.,
Altamirano, Y. B.,
&Deboo, C. (2005). 
Level 2 unit 3 and 4.
The students are given Combined operations Text Book Bowyer, 2001, pg. 28,
a text with several Mellor-Clark, S.,
empty space and they Altamirano, Y. B.,
are required to complete
&Deboo, C. (2005)
the text.
Level 2 Unit 9. 
The test will be in form
of Performance test;
students are required to
- - -
explain their occupation
and the obligation that
comes with it.
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4. Assessment
Placement Test

Task Description : Interview, cadets or students are required to answer several questions regarding basic knowledge of language use.

Aims : Purpose of the test is to know the students’ language ability, especially English for military officer, for example,
speaking, reading, listening and writing.

Technical Description: the assessor will assess students’ language proficiency especially in the context of military officer.

Test items:

1. Please introduce yourself.

2. Tell me what kind of person you are.

3. If you moved to another battalion how will you introduce yourself?

4. Can you explain about your occupation?

5. After completing the session, what skills do you expect to gain?

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Approaching Expectations
(1- 2 marks)
1. Speech is not well-organized
2. Content of the speech is somewhat dull
(Vocabulary knowledge)
3. Articulation and pronunciation is notclear
and fluent
4. Shows no confidence in delivery of the
speech
Placement test (5 marks)
Meeting Expectations
(3-4 mark)
1. Speech is quite well-organized
2. Content of the speech is not dull
(Vocabulary knowledge)
3. Articulation and pronunciation is
prettyclear and fluent
4. Shows confidence in delivery of the
speech
Exceeding Expectations
(5 marks)
1. Speech is well-organized
2. Content of the speech is interesting
(Vocabulary knowledge)
3. Articulation and pronunciation is veryclear
and fluent
4. Shows confidence in delivery of the speech

Scoring rubric

Progress test

Task Description : Conversation, students are required to hold a role-play. The material will be taken from radio conversation chapter.

Aims : Purpose of the test is to know the students’ progress of their language ability, especially English for military officer, for
example, vocabulary and pronounciation.

Test item :With your partner, please plan and perform a role play about radio conversation, for example, one of you can ask
evacuation and the other will confirm the request.

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Example conversations:Mark Operations or Code Operations

Example 1
A : Confirm 1, this is 11. Request casevac at grid 820049.Over.
B : 1, confirming grid 820049, Over
A : 11, correct. We have three casualties. Two walking wounded and one stretcher case.Roger so far? Over.
B : 1, roger. Over.
A : 11, LZ will be marked with blue smoke. Over
B : 1, roger. Out.
Example 2
A : Hello 22, this is 2. Over.
B : 22, roger. Over.
A : 2, what is your location? Over.
B : 22, grid 481428. Over.
A : 2, roger. Move now to grid 479431. Over.
B : 22, say again grid. Over.
A : 2, grid 479431. Over.
B : 2, when you get there, go firm and wait for 44C to join you. Then continue with your task. Over.
A : 22, send. Over.
B : 22, wilco. Out.

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Scoring Rubric
Approaching Expectations
(1- 2 marks)
1. Speech was not clear with
inappropriate volume and inflection.
2. Role was not played in convincing
and consistent manner.
3. Role-play was not well prepared.
4. Role-play cannot capture and
maintain audience interest.
Role playing (5 marks)
Meeting Expectations Exceeding Expectations
(3-4 mark) (5 marks)
1. Speech was not clear with inappropriate 1. Speech was not clear with
volume and inflection. inappropriate volume and inflection.
2. Role was not played in convincing and 2. Role was not played in convincing
consistent manner. and consistent manner.
3. Role-play was not well prepared. 3. Role-play was not well prepared.
4. Role-play cannot capture and maintain 4. Role-play cannot capture and
audience interest. maintain audience interest.
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Summative test

Task Description: Performance test, students are required to explain their occupation and obligation that comes with it.
Test item:
Please construct a speech to explain about your occupation and what kind of task that you have to bear during your service.
Summative test (5 marks)
Approaching Expectations Meeting Expectations Exceeding Expectations
(1- 2 marks) (3-4 mark) (5 marks)
5. Performance is not well organized 1. Performance is somehow organized and 1. Performance is very well organized
and developed developed but not too good and creatively developed
6. Content of knowledge is not 2. Content of knowledge is applied 2. Content knowledge is applied
applied 3. Articulation pretty clear and fluent excellently
7. Articulation is notclear and fluent 4. Shows no confidence in delivery of the 3. Articulation is very clear and fluent
8. Shows no confidence in delivery role 4. Shows confidence in delivery of the
of the role role playing

Scoring Rubric
References
Bowyer, R. (2001).MILITARY ENGLISH; a workbook for users.Peter Collin Publishing Ltd. London.

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Mellor-Clark, S., Altamirano, Y. B., &Deboo, C. (2005). Campaign: English for the military. Oxford: Macmillan Education.

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