Marine Corps University
Corporals Noncommissioned Officers Program
CPL 0104
Jan 99
STUDENT HANDOUT
Hip Pocket Training
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
a. TERMINAL LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Given a training site, training support equipment, and with the aid of references, conduct individual training per the references. (CPL
7.1)
b. ENABLING LEARNING OBJECTIVES (CE): Without the aid of but per the references, identify the following:
(1) The definition of a hip pocket class. (CPL 7.1a)
(2) The elements of an individual training standard. (CPL 7.1b)
(2) The basic definition of a learning objective. (CPL 7.1c)
c. ENABLING LEARNING OBJECTIVES (PE): With the aid of and per the references, conduct a five minute hip pocket class in a classroom environment using the following effective oral communication techniques:
(1) The fundamentals of oral communication. (CPL 7.1d)
(2) The supporting mannerisms used during a period of instruction. (CPL 7.1e)
(3) The key elements of an instructor's attitude. (CPL 7.1f)
d. ENABLING LEARNING OBJECTIVES (PE): With the aid of and per the references, write a brief outline for a five minute hip pocket class that includes the following items:
(1) Learning objective that consists of an action verb and an object. (CPL 7.1g)
(2) Main points to be covered. (CPL 7.1h)
OUTLINE
1. HIP POCKET CLASS:
a. Definition: A hip pocket class is:
* A short informal period of instruction.
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* Given on the spur of the moment.
* Given to a small unit (or a solitary Marine).
* Corrects a deficiency.
It is usually given as soon as the deficiency is noticed. It is a given to correct “targets of opportunity.” EXAMPLE: If you are a machinegun team leader and you notice that your team is not performing gun drills correctly, you would give a short hip pocket class on the correct way to perform a gun drill.
b. A hip pocket class might also be described as a “teachable moment.” This is where an event occurs and