After presenting the goal and objectives of the FTO Program, the manual describes the organization and operation of the 12-week program. The selection of field training officers is outlined, followed by descriptions of the daily observation report and standardized evaluation guidelines. A listing of the task standards covers appearance, attitude, knowledge, and performance. The rating levels for each standard are described. Checklist guidelines for the recruit officer indicate the task, skill, and knowledge achievements the recruit is to master by the end of each week. Report forms to be completed by the recruit over the course of the training are also listed. The concluding section of the manual indicates the reference sources for various topics, including State statutes, the policy manual, and the directives manual.