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The mission tailored, modular force:

1. The ‘one box’ storage/shipping/functional container system enhances mission capabilities, meets world-wide logistics standards, and saves significant time and resources. It creates the capability for a nearly “instant” FOB. Equipment/supplies are no longer packed/unpacked, loaded/unloaded, et. multiple times.

2. The CONEX unit is rust-proof, self-leveling, has standard wall interfaces for modular interior equipment, and has standard electrical/water/cable runs. Armored/insulated onsite with local materials.

3. Units pre-load supplies/equipment (weapons, ammo, rations, beds, etc.) in the squad ‘box,’ for example, to support the first xx mission days.

4. Containers are configured to functions:

a. Barracks/living quarters

b. Showers

c. Supply/logistics

d. Maintenance/repair

e. Operations/comms

f. Medical

g. Power

h. Tactical (gun towers/sensor & mast arrays)

i. Laundry

j. Toilets

k. Gyms

l. Water purification

m. Kitchen

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Inside view of 3:1 expandable shelter,

completely equipped as

operating theatre.

3:1 shelter, easily expandable, suitable for multipurpose applications.

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BACK-UP

Expert Patterns of Battlefield Thinking

Keep a focus on mission accomplishment and higher commander's intent.

Model a thinking enemy. Consider effects of terrain. Use all elements/systems

available. Include considerations of timing. Exhibit visualizations that are

dynamic and proactive. Consider contingencies and

remain flexible. Consider how your fight fits into

the bigger picture from friendly and enemy perspectives.

no TLAC training and no OIF/OEF experience

no TLAC training and OIF/OEF experience

TLAC training (with classroom instructor) but no OIF/OEF experience

Training critical thinking works!Source: ARI

Adaptive ThinkingAdaptive Thinking

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CONFIDENCE

PERCENT

1.0

0.9

0.8

0.7

0.6

0.5

0.4

0.3

0.2

0.1

0.0

RANKSGT SSG SFC MSG SGM 2LT 1LT CPT MAJ LTC COL BG

NO CLG

WITH CLG

Combat Leader’s GuideCombat Leader’s Guide

How confident are you in your Soldier’s ability to perform their combat missions with and

without the CLG?

(ARI Research Report (see Notes))

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100

80

60

40

20

24 48 72 96 120

Soldier’s ability to perform complex mental functions

decreases by time.

Coordination and Information Processing

Command & Control

Mission Hours

USMA Peak Performance Model:

Training the Warrior Pentathlete

PeakPerformance

Attention Control

Cognitive Foundations

Goal

SettingVisualization =

Stress & Energy Mgmt

ARI – Infantry Forces Research Unit United States Olympic Committee 1998

The most critical training that prepared Soldiers for efficient and effective task accomplishment under life-threatening, fast-paced, and stressful conditions are:

• Time management• Command of the basics• skill mastery• Combat focus• Visualization• Repetition, and • Use of job aids

Human performance at elite levels is heavily dependent upon intangible, mental factors, i.e.

• Confidence despite setbacks, • Concentration amidst distractions, • Composure during times of stress.

Physical

Technical

Tactical

Mental

Emotional

Self RegulatingInstinctiveAdaptiveAgileMental Effort

WarriorMindset

Build confidenceControl attentionRecover energy‘See’ the battlefield

Combat PT8-Step AARRote Repetition

Self criticalAnalyticalJudgmentalPhysical effort

Positive LeadershipPositive Leadership

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Task-based Combat Fitness with Fighting Load with Fire Team Elements2-mile road march

Scored on both time and TTP

Supply or

Sandbagstack(time)

C4pit

C4pit

grenadethrow

TruckDismount

OrConvoy

React to Ambush

low wallcross

drygulchjump

highwallcross

3 sec burstup-downassault(time)

low crawl casualtycarry/drag

MILES/Simunitionengagement

Not toscale

Combat Fitness ConceptCombat Fitness Concept

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• Integrated rifle-optics-ammunition-targets-training strategy

• Targets:

• Simple, deployable targets (kill-reset)

• Rocking or moving

• Physiologically-based kill zone scoring

• Shoot-back targets (Simunition©/MILES)

• Ballistic mass requiring multiple hits

• Fire Team Fire and maneuver CTC-like ranges

• Possible high-low standards/rifle/sight/ammunition mix by MOS/unit

Combat Marksmanship ConceptCombat Marksmanship Concept

Body armor, rifle, and vehicle interfaces can be critical

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IDENTIFY HAZARDS / ASSESSS HAZARDS / DEVELOP CONTROLS / IMPLEMENT CONTROLS / SUPERVISE-EVALUATE15

Organizational

Behavioral

Health

Physical Fitness

Demographic FemaleAFQT IIIB

Not Tier I

Bonus

Never thoughtabout quittingHigh School

Pre-accession

Injury

High BMI

LowBMI

High Initial

FitnessOld

>26 yearsChild-ren

EntryPay

Grade

AfricanAmerican

Hispanic

Hx shortness of breath

Combat ArmsMOS

Hx backpain

Hx chest pain

Current smoker

Hx depression

Ever suspended/expelled

Law Waiver Hx fainting

Young<19 years

Regular Army IET Attrition Risk ProfileRegular Army IET Attrition Risk Profile

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• Base-case IET attrition risk is 15%• Further left or right of the center line means increased risk (or less risk) of attrition.  • Bubble size is relative size of RA accessions that are associated with that

factor. 20% female bubble is about 1/2 the size of the 33% TSC IIIB bubble. • Not Tier 1 (10%)• Female (20%)• AFQT IIIB (30%)