Every age group is ideally divided into many sub-
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Cấp Hiệu Phong Trào
(Rankings of TNTT)
Objective
• Understand the rankings of leaders in
TNTT and purpose/responsibility of each
level.
Fact Finding
One of the characteristics that distinguishes TNTT
from other youth organizations is its comprehensive
training programs. All members of TNTT are
divided into groups depending on age, maturity, and
level of education. Each group, from Ấu Nhi cấp 1 to
Huấn Luyện Viên Cao Cấp, has clearly defined
curriculum and training program. This lesson
focuses on the levels of leaders in TNTT.
Leader (Huynh Trưởng)
Scarf: Red with Yellow stripe. All Leaders wear the
same scarf, but level 2 and 3 Leaders also wears
patches above the right shirt pocket into indicate
level and area of expertise.
Level 1 Leader – Level-1-Leaders are members of
TNTT who have spent time as an Assistant Leader,
completed a training camp, and are actively
participating in their respective Doans. They are the
basic leaders of each doan. A Level-1-Leader has the
main responsibility of planning his/her lesson and
teaching it to TNTT students.
Level 2 Leaders –
Level 2 Leaders are experienced HTs with strong
leadership skills. There are 3 separate training camps
for Level 2 Leaders, one for each age group. Level-
2-Leaders are more specialized and focused on one
age group. They not only plan and teach lessons but
also direct other HTs.
groups, called “branch”. For example, all 14 year
old/9th grade Nghĩa Sĩ would make up one branch,
all 15 year olds/10th graders make up another, etc.
Level 2 Leaders usually play the role of a Branch
Director. They work with their Age Group Director
(ngành trưởng) to develop a long-term curriculum
and special activities for their branch, coordinate the
efforts of other leaders to plan detailed lessons, and
perform administrative duties.
Level 3 Leaders –
Level 3 Leaders are those who are trained to lead an
entire age group or doan. Level 3 Leaders work on
broader and more long-term goals for their age
group/doan. For example, a Level 3 Leader serving
as a Group Director will make decisions concerning
which lesson topics should be taught. He/she would
also plan special events such as a retreats or a Team
Captain training camps.
Often times, Level 3 Leaders serve on the Group
Executive Cabinet (such as President or VP). In this
case, a Level 3 Leaders must not only direct other
leaders, but also be able to maintain a good
relationship with parents, members of the Parish
Council, and the Chaplain or Pastor. Level 3 Leaders
are trained in many areas including Leadership,
Lesson Planning, Project Management Planning,
Public Relation skills, Planning/Directing Special
Events, etc.
Trainers –
Scarf – Purple. The number of stripes (up to 3)
indicate the level.
Primary Trainer. Leaders teach TNTT members,
trainers teach leaders. Anyone who wishes to
become a leader must attend a training camp and
successfully complete all of his/her assignments. A
Primary Trainer has the duty of researching new
topics and teaching methods to better train Leaders.
Intermediate Trainer
Intermediate Trainers also teach Leaders at training
camps, but they often hold more critical positions.
Intermediate Trainers are usually Camp Masters (in
charge of every aspect of a training camp) or Lesson
Directors (decides which lesson should be taught and
the content of each lesson). Outside of training
camps, Intermediate Trainers research and make
recommendations to the National Council on how to
revise/improve various aspects of TNTT from
administration (TNTT policies and regulations) to
Research and Training (longterm Curriculum for
Students and Leaders).

Master Trainer
Every organization needs to have direction. TNTT is
no exception and needs to know what steps need to
be taken to improve the experience for members and
to further its goal. Master Trainers are a core group
of TNTT leaders who advise and decide on TNTT’s
direction. They research new areas that may benefit
TNTT and make recommendations on how to
implement it. Trainers at all levels do some research
in new areas to improve TNTT, but it is the Master
Trainers who lead and supervise this effort.

Summary
• TNTT is unique because its training program
is so comprehensive, with specific stages and
rankings.
• Each ranking has carries with it more
authority and more responsibilities
• There is plenty of room for growth (it could
take decades to reach Master Trainer) in
TNTT, and it is our duty to continue
improving ourselves so we can better serve
TNTT and its members.

Homework
1. What is the difference between an Assistant
Leader and a Level 1 Leader
2. What is different about a training camp for a
Level 1 Leader and a Level 2 Leader?
3. All Leaders wear a red scarf, so how can you
determine their current level?
4. How is a Trainer different from a Leader?