PMAVT
MILITARY ENGLISH
Fourth Edition · 2026
Military English
for NAF Language School Students
An eight-unit military English course with a Student’s Book and a companion Teacher’s Book.
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COURSE CONTENT
Eight units. Clear focus.
From military organisation and equipment to the language of planning and operations.
01
The Structure of the Military
Armed forces organisation, service branches and ranks, with comparisons between the Latvian and US military.
02
The Equipment of the Latvian Army
Military equipment, vehicle descriptions and abbreviations, with tasks comparing technical characteristics.
03
Tactical Tasks
Tactical task terminology, definitions and symbols, explored through reading, video and pair work.
04
Military Topography
Map types, map characteristics and terrain features, with terminology and video-based activities.
05
Terrain Analysis (OAKOC)
The OAKOC framework, terrain and obstacles, with tasks that ask students to explain their reasoning and discuss different views.
06
Troop Leading Procedures
The terminology and stages of troop leading procedures, supported by video, reading and discussion tasks.
07
Offensive Operations
Types of offensive operations, with video comprehension and group reading activities.
08
Defensive Operations
Types of defensive operations and related terminology, with listening, sequencing and information-sharing tasks.
WORKING WITH THE COURSE
Military topics.
English in use.
Read and watchExplore military texts and videos. Listen for detail, complete notes and check understanding.
Compare and explainWork with terminology, compare information and explain military concepts in English.
Discuss and shareExchange information in pairs and groups, give short presentations and support your views.
THE BOOKS
A companion for each side
of the classroom.
Two books organised around the same eight units.
Fourth Edition · 2026
FOR STUDENTS
Student’s Book
Eight units of classroom activities built around military topics. Reading and video-based tasks sit alongside terminology exercises, pair work, group discussion and short presentations.
FOR TEACHERS
Teacher’s Book
A companion to the Student’s Book, containing video transcripts, task answers and sample responses. It also includes source references and optional activities with instructions for teachers.
Supporting materials
The course collection also includes lesson videos, subtitles, additional reading and activities, presentations, a final test and a vocabulary list.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Vladislavs
Serbžinskis
Developer of Military English for NAF Language School Students.
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PMAVT · Fourth Edition · 2026