Last Updated: 21 October, 2015

This article outlines the general policy concerning the delivery of the British Army’s Command, Leadership and Management (CLM) programme.

The relevant documents can be found below (UK Government, 2015; Xt Learn, 2015):

• CLM Policy Handbook, Contents, v4.1 (2014-05)
• CLM Policy Handbook, Chapter 01, v4.4 (2014-03-04)
• CLM Policy Handbook, Chapter 01, v4.1 (2014-05)
• CLM Policy Handbook, Chapter 02, v4.1 (2014-05)
• CLM Policy Handbook, Chapter 03, v4.1 (2014-05)
• CLM Policy Handbook, Chapter 05, v4.0 (2013-09)
• CLM Part 03, Application to Attend Part 3 (AEC) (Course)
• JNCO CLM, Part 03 Timetable (2011-07-01)

Information contained within the CLM Policy Handbook includes:

• Part One: Introduction
  • Introduction
  • The CLM Programme
  • Aim
• Part Two: The CLM Course
  • PNCO Training
  • Training for JNCOs, SNCOs and WOs
  • Part 1 (Substantiation) T&E
  • Part 2
  • Part 3 (Professional Development)
  • CLM Progression
  • CLM Content
  • Descriptions of CLM Courses
  • Completion of T&E with a Specified Timeframe
  • Selection and Loading
• Part Three: Entry Standards
  • Literacy and Numeracy Tests
  • Fitness
  • Mandatory Annual Training Tests
  • Information Technology (IT) Training
• Part Four: Assessment, Recording, Reporting and Remediation
  • Background
  • JPA Record Keeping
  • Remediation
  • Return to Unit
• Part Five: Accreditation
• Part Six: Sustaining the CLM Programme
  • Training Requirements Authority
  • Training Delivery Authorities
  • Training Providers
  • Proponents
• Part Seven: Administration and Welfare
  • Administration
  • Welfare
• Part Eight: AEC Support and Remote Outstations
• Part Nine: Transitional Arrangements from CLM 2004
• Part Ten: Appendices
  • Appendix A: PNCO CLM Training
  • Appendix B: JNCO CLM Training and Education
  • Appendix C: SNCO CLM Training and Education
  • Appendix D: WO CLM Training and Education
  • Appendix E: Course Application Proforma
  • Appendix F: Literacy and Numeracy Qualifications
  • Appendix G: Proponents
  • Appendix H: CLM Administration Flowcharts
  • Appendix I: Guide to CLM Part 2 and Workplace Induction
  • Appendix J: Medical Standards for Basic Close Combat Skills (BCCS) Training

Useful Links & References

• Chartered Management Institute (CMI): http://www.managers.org.uk/Individuals/Qualifications/Armed-Forces.aspx.
• Wire, The – CLM in Royals Signals (2008-02, p.2-3)
• UK Goverment (2015) CLM Policy Handbook, Chapter 1. Available from World Wide Web: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/423488/CLM_policy_handbook.pdf. [Accessed: 14 July, 2015].
• UK Government (2015) CLM Part 03, Application to Attend Part 3 (AEC) Course: Available from World Wide Web: bfgnet.de/files/274/41aec/CLM_Part_3_Form.pdf. [Accessed: 14 July, 2015].
• Xt Learn (2015) CLM Training and Education Policy Handbook. Available from World Wide Web: http://xtlearn.net/C/2673. [Accessed: 14 July, 2015].