Welcome. This site will allow you to download the Headstart program.

Headstart consists of ten modules, each including two Sound and Script and five Military Tasks. Sound and Script teaches the basics of the target language script. Each Military Task focuses on fifteen language drills based on a given topic or theme, such as greetings and introductions, or gathering intelligence. Headstart also features over 100 PDFs with writing drills that provide the user with the opportunity to practice writing the target script. Other features include a writing tool, a sound recorder, a glossary, and cultural resources section. Headstart exposes users to 750 key terms and phrases, and provides them with important communication tools they need in preparation for deployment.

Headstart is currently available for download in the following versions: Iraqi, Dari, Pashto, Chinese, Persian-Farsi, and Korean. On the menu to the left, click on the language you would like to download. This will take you to the download page. As new languages are developed for Headstart, they will be added to this menu.