RAISING THE BAR
“This is not just a personal achievement but also a reflection of the incredible support and mentorship I have received from the entire TAAS faculty and staff.”
its NCO educators and bolster the standing of the instructors who teach the courses in the NCO education system. Participat- ing instructors, who meet all program requirements, are awarded Basic or BAIB, Senior (SAIB) and then Master (MAIB) level badges—the culmination of a nearly three-year process that seeks to professionalize Army instructors and enhance their standing.
THE BADGE ADVANTAGE To achieve the BAIB, a Soldier must first become a certified instructor—candidates are required to complete the Common Faculty Development-Instructor Course, which Johnson completed in 2023, then serve 40 hours as an assistant instruc- tor and 40 hours as a primary instructor. Finally, the Soldier must successfully teach at least 80 hours of instruction as the primary instructor, undergo two consecutive evaluations and conduct four developmental observations of other instructors.
Johnson currently serves as the primary instructor for the Army Contract Writing Lab—a course offered through TAAS—where he trains Soldiers on using the Procurement Desktop-Defense software, a key system used for creating contract actions in support of the warfighter.
“I am proud to be a recipient of the Basic Army Instructor Badge and would like to highlight that this is not just a personal achievement but also a reflection of the incredible support and mentorship I have received from the entire TAAS faculty and staff,” said Johnson, who plans to continue as an instructor at TAAS while pursuing his SAIB. Career advantages with the Senior level badge are promotion points and increased responsi- bility in instructor roles within the Army. Tis will put Johnson a step closer to the MAIB, which is the highest level of learning expertise within the FDRP.
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At the Basic level, Johnson will facilitate and present instruction in a variety of learning environments and effectively prepare and execute instruction; question students and provide effective feed- back; promote learning retention and transfer; assess learning; and counsel students.
Te Senior and Master instructor levels signify a considerably higher level of teaching proficiency. Tey are achieved through extended experience, advanced instructor courses and demon- strated ability to design and implement complex training programs beyond the foundational knowledge required for the Basic Badge.
FIRST IN TAAS
Craig Gardunia, TAAS director, presents Sgt. 1st Class Ryan Johnson with his BAIB at the school facility in Huntsville, Alabama, on Dec. 12, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Craig Gardunia, TAAS)
Army AL&T Magazine
Spring 2025
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