State of the Infantry (CG Infantry School Sept 2013)

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1 State of the Infantry BG Haight / CSM Guden

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State of the Infantry

BG Haight / CSM Guden

FOLLOW ME!

• Develop resilient and adaptive Infantry Soldiers • Provide a Realistic /Relevant Training Environment • Ensure USAIS employs Professional Cadre • Develop Infantry Leaders & Soldiers Committed to the Profession of Arms • Instill the Warrior Ethos

• Ensure that FBGA continues to be a safe environment for Soldiers, civilians, and families • Champion improvement initiatives that increase MCoE capabilities •Validate Soldier Enhanced Capabilities to meet requirements of BCT 2020 • Be an ambassador for all visitors on and off the installations •Ensure the MCoE meets all Army Requirements

• Be the voice of the Infantry branch during Army Reorganization. • Maintain viable Infantry forces to support Army, Joint, and DoD Operational Requirements • Develop Infantry Officers and NCOs to successfully fill CSL Billets in BCTs • Define Individual and Leader KSAOs for the Infantry Force • Develop Individual Infantry AOC/MOS Professional Development Standards

USAIS Vision: “…Regardless of the platform in which the Infantry arrives to battle, what emerges from those platforms are well-trained, well-led, and well-equipped infantrymen that are extraordinary physically fit warrior/athletes, precision marksmen, and are prepared to execute warrior tasks and battle drills.”

-- BG David Haight, Oct 2012

USAIS Mission: Provide the operational force with adaptive and innovative Infantry

Soldiers and leaders that embody the Warrior ethos and are trained and developed in Infantry skills, ready today to support our Army at war, and relevant to

tomorrow’s fight.

Infantry (DCG-I) Commandant, IN School Chief of Infantry Deputy Commanding General

Key Tasks:

FOLLOW ME!

• Increased Course Rigor • USAIS Training Load

• IBCT CPR Methodology • Mobility Dilemma • MWFC Survey

• Soldier 2020 (KSAO) • Leader Development timeline (Officer/NCO) • IN Force Structure

Commandant, IN School

Infantry (DCG-I) Commandant, IN School Chief of Infantry Deputy Commanding General

Key Tasks:

USAIS Vision: “…Regardless of the platform in which the Infantry arrives to battle, what emerges from those platforms are well-trained, well-led, and well-equipped infantrymen that are extraordinary physically fit warrior/athletes, precision marksmen, and are prepared to execute warrior tasks and battle drills.”

-- BG David Haight, Oct 2012

Increased Course Rigor

• OCS: Physical Training Requirements

• IBOLC: – 17 Wk POI (ASAT and Heavy

Weapons) – Combined Arms Focus – Leader Challenge Vignettes

• Ranger: – Demolition training re-added – Combatives training re-added – Stryker introduced – AC-130

• NCOA: • Increased Field Training • ALC Self-Study Program

(SSP) • Master Gunner – Home Station

Pre-requisite Training • ASLTE – ASAT in Sniper

USAIS Training Load Course FY 2013 FY 2016 Delta % Airborne 17556 11027 -6529 -37% OSUT 19797 20757 960 5% Ranger 3246 3000 -246 -8% IBOLC 1718 1548 -170 -10% Pathfinder 657 600 -57 -9% Jumpmaster 581 440 -141 -24% MLC 506 200 -306 -60% Sniper 463 405 -58 -13% IMLC 400 200 -200 -50% RSLC 375 325 -50 -13% BFV MG 240 200 -40 -17% Total 45539 38702 -6837 -15%

Training Seat vacancies are the primary cause for future FY reductions and not due to sequestration. MTSS dollars remain available to train.

FOLLOW ME!

• Increased Course Rigor • USAIS Training Load

• IBCT CPR Methodology • Mobility Dilemma • MWFC Survey

• Soldier 2020 (KSAO) • Leader Development timeline (Officer/NCO) • IN Force Structure

Chief of Infantry

Infantry (DCG-I) Commandant, IN School Chief of Infantry Deputy Commanding General

Key Tasks:

USAIS Vision: “…Regardless of the platform in which the Infantry arrives to battle, what emerges from those platforms are well-trained, well-led, and well-equipped infantrymen that are extraordinary physically fit warrior/athletes, precision marksmen, and are prepared to execute warrior tasks and battle drills.”

-- BG David Haight, Oct 2012

Soldier 2020 (KSAO) (Determination Methodology)

Purpose: To inform development of the Army’s diversity inclusion strategy by identifying mitigation strategies to overcome institutional and cultural barriers and implementation issues.

• Review of Existing Physical Demands • Crosswalk Combined Arms Training Strategies to Critical Task List • Determine the physical components of specific tasks (Lift, pull, carry, etc.) • Update based on operational environment, latest technology, and current Soldier equipment.

Personal Protective Equipment and Weapon (PPE)

Uniform Boots ACU Multi tool Rigger Belt Patches Patrol Cap ID Tags Undershirt Gloves

Eye Pro Notebook Drawers Socks Wrist Watch Ear Plugs Chapstick ID Card

Soldier Load (Fighting)

IOTV w/ neck/groin protector (Size Large) Enhanced Small Arms Protective Inserts (Size Large) Enhanced Side Ballistic Insert set with Side Plate Carrier 100 oz Hydration system ( With Water) Fighting Load Carrier 30 round magazine pouch (3 x 0.25) Hand grenade pouch (2) with (2) M67 Fragmentation Grenades Lensatic Compass w/case Individual First Aid Kit (IIFAK) Mag light flashlight w/2 ea AA battery Infrared signal beacon, PHOENIX w/Battery Ballistic Knee/Elbow Pads Visual/Language Translator Card Casualty Feeder Report/Witness Statement Advanced Combat

Helmet (ACH) Helmet Cover w/camouflage cover band

Night Vision goggle mounting plate Ballistic Protection Goggles (ESS) M4 Carbine w/fully loaded magazine M68- CCO w/ battery 3 point sling Back-Up Iron Sight M-4 RAS & Fwd Pistol Grip 5.56mm Magazine with 30 rounds each (6 ea) Sure Fire light w/ battery PAQ-4C w/batteries

Average Soldier Weight 188 lbs Average Infantry SFC Weight 180 lbs

12.4 lbs

70.4 lbs

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Assault Pack w/ waist pack 2QT Canteen w/Cover and Sling w/water Liner Poncho Poncho Improved Rain suit Top Improved Rain suit Bottom Neck Gaiter Meal Ready To Eat 1 ea (1.50/0.68 kg) Undershirt moisture wicking x 1 ea Socks x 1 pr Improved Cleaning Kit Flexi Cuffs (4 large per soldier) Chemlight (2per) Water purification tablets Camo Face Paint VS17 Panel (small)

<24 hr Sustainment Load

Uniform 12.4* lbs PPE 70.4* lbs + <24 Hr Sustainment Load 19.3* lbs Approach March Load 102.1* lbs

Soldier Load (<24 hour Sustainment)

19.3 lbs

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Physical Demands (Former) MOS 11B Infantryman

Physical Demands (Updated) Frequently visually identifies vehicles, equipment, and individuals at long distances. Frequently visually identifies vehicles and equipment at 1000 meters and individuals at 300 meters. (SL 1-4)

Frequently digs, lifts, and shovels 21 pounds scoops of dirt in bent, stooped or kneeling position. Frequently digs, lifts, and shovels 11 pounds scoops of dirt in bent, stooped or kneeling position. (SL 1-4)

Occasionally raises and carries 160 pounds person on back. Occasionally drags 270 pound person 15 meters. (SL 1-4)

Frequently performs all other tasks while carrying a minimum of 65 pounds, evenly distributed over entire body.

Constantly performs all other tasks while carrying a minimum of 82 pounds, evenly distributed over entire body. (SL 1-4)

Frequently walks, runs, crawls, and climbs over varying terrain for a distance of up to 25 miles.

Frequently walks, runs, crawls, and climbs over varying terrain and altitude changes for a distance of up to 15 miles, during a 24 hour period, while carrying 103 pounds evenly distributed over entire body, after which Soldier must retain the ability to perform all other physical requirements. (SL 1-4)

Frequently runs for short distances.

Frequently rise from a prone, kneeling, or crouched position, sprint for 3 to 5 seconds while carrying a minimum of 82 pounds, evenly distributed over entire body, then returning to a prone, kneeling, or crouched position. Repeating for a distance of no less than 100 meters. (SL 1-4)

Frequently lifts 89 pounds 5 feet. Frequently lifts 107 pounds 5 feet as part of a two Soldier team. (SL 1-4) Occasionally carries 153 pounds 10 meters. Occasionally carries 153 pounds 10 meters as part of a two Soldier team. (SL 1-2) Frequently lifts 55 pounds over head. Occasionally lifts 65 pounds vertically 5-6 feet in the air. (SL 1-2) Frequently lowers 58 pounds 3 feet. Frequently lifts, lowers, and moves laterally 59 pounds 3 feet while seated. (SL 1-4) Frequently lifts and lowers 32 pounds bags shoulder high. Frequently lifts and lowers 40-pound bags shoulder high. (SL 1-4) Frequently throws 1-pound object 40 meters. Frequently throws 1 pound object 35 meters. (SL 1-4) Frequently lifts 55 pounds 3 feet high, moves laterally 5 feet and places object in tube. Frequently lifts 65 pounds 3 feet high, moves laterally 5 feet and places object in tube. (SL 1-2)

Frequently lifts 45 pounds waist high. Frequently lifts 45 pounds waist high and carries it up to 15 meters. (SL 1-4) 10

Leader Development Timeline Infantry Officer

PME: 1 4 8 11 15 18 21 22 25 OSUT WLC ALC SLC SMA

Basic Branch Competency

1:2 DWELL 1:2 DWELL

BROADENING ASSIGNMENT 1:2 DWELL 1:2 DWELL 1:2 DWELL 1:2 DWELL

BROADENING ASSIGNMENT

Infantry Noncommissioned Officer

Broadening Assignments (Examples)

Leader Development Timeline Infantry Officer

PME: 1 4 8 11 15 18 21 22 25 OSUT WLC ALC SLC SMA

Basic Branch Competency

1:2 DWELL 1:2 DWELL

BROADENING ASSIGNMENT 1:2 DWELL 1:2 DWELL 1:2 DWELL 1:2 DWELL

BROADENING ASSIGNMENT

Infantry Noncommissioned Officer

Infantry Force Structure (Active Component)

43 BCTs (15 ABCT 20 IBCT 8 SBCT)

61,776 Infantry Soldiers

(3,774 / 58,002)

• 40 IN Only BN Commands • 97 IN/AR BN Commands

• 64 IN Only BN CSM • 50 IN/AR BN CSM

32 BCTs (9 ABCT 15 IBCT 8 SBCT)

60,386 (-3%) Infantry Soldiers

(3,639 / 56,747) (-4% / -2%)

• 39 IN Only BN Commands • 86 IN/AR BN Commands

Loss of 12 BN Opportunities

• 63 IN Only BN CSM • 44 IN/AR BN CSM

Loss of 7 BN Opportunities

2013 2017

As of 6 Sep 13

Ft Benning

Ft Stewart

Ft Drum

Ft Campbell

Ft Polk

Ft Hood

Ft Lewis

Ft Knox

Italy Germany

Ft Irwin

Ft Carson

Ft Bliss

Ft Riley

Ft Bragg

Ft Wainwright

Ft Richardson

Schofield Barracks

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Korea FY 13 Active Component Operational Units Current Endstrength +/- 547K

2014 Goal: 520K 2017 Goal: ≤490K

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FOLLOW ME!

• Increased Course Rigor • USAIS Training Load

• IBCT CPR Methodology • Mobility Dilemma • MWFC Survey

• Soldier 2020 (KSAO) • Leader Development timeline (Officer/NCO) • IN Force Structure

Dep. Commanding General Infantry

Infantry (DCG-I) Commandant, IN School Chief of Infantry Deputy Commanding General

Key Tasks:

USAIS Vision: “…Regardless of the platform in which the Infantry arrives to battle, what emerges from those platforms are well-trained, well-led, and well-equipped infantrymen that are extraordinary physically fit warrior/athletes, precision marksmen, and are prepared to execute warrior tasks and battle drills.”

-- BG David Haight, Oct 2012

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IBCT CPR (Assessment and Recommendations)

IBCT Strengths

Strategic Mobility

Operations in Restrictive Terrain

Low Sustainment Requirement

Forcible Entry Operations

Joint/Multinational Interoperability

IBCT Weaknesses

Operational Depth and Tempo

Tactical Mobility and Agility

Firepower

Mission Command

Protection and Sustainment in all environments

Recommended Investment Priorities: Operational Depth and Tempo

Organizational improvements Reconnaissance and Security enhancements Joint Integration Initiatives

Tactical Mobility and Agility Reducing Soldier/Squad Load Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Strategy IED Detection Capabilities

Firepower Dsmt Lethality / Small Arms Strategy Precision Fires Enhancements Mobile Protected Firepower Dev.

Mission Command Nett Warrior / Network Enhancements

Sustainment and Protection Small Unit Power Sust. Initiatives Sustainment Capacity in Austere Environments Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems Strategy

Integrated DOTMLPF initiatives will improve IBCT combat effectiveness

2020 Design

IBCT Mission and Operational Context

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BCT Mission: Disrupt or destroy enemy forces, control land areas including populations and resources and conduct combat operations to protect US national interests. (SRC 77300R400)

IBCTs: • Operate as part of a joint force • Conduct Unified Land Operations under mission cmd of Div and Corps • Depend on joint and Echelons Above Brigade assets (Joint Operational Access Concept; AOC; Mvmt & Mnvr Functional Concept) IBCT Standardized METL (Apr 13)

The IBCT’s ability to deploy rapidly and operate in complex terrain distinguish it from other brigade combat teams.

Current

FDUs

Derived from FM 3-90.6, The Bde Cbt Tm & TRADOC Pam 525-3-6 Mvmt & Mnvr Concept * Subject to change pending

approval of CAV SQDN FDU

Mobility Dilemma

IBCT (SBCT?) ABCT

+ Strategic Mobility - Tactical Mobility

- Strategic Mobility + Tactical Mobility

GCV Replaces M2 Bradley

JLTV Replaces HMMWV

AMPV Replaces M113

LRV Vehicle for IBCT CAV SQDN

Light Tank Supports IBCT in Force Entry Role

MWFC #11 “Developing resilient and adaptive Soldiers and units to operate effectively in

environments of complexity and persistent danger.”

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14a. What echelon is currently the

most effective in understanding the principles of Mission Command to support brigade operations?

0% 0%

14%

50%

36%

SQD PLT CO BN BDE 0%

20%

40%

60%

0%

14%

41%

18% 27%

SQD PLT CO BN BDE 0%

20%

40%

60%

14b. What echelon should be the most

effective in understanding the principles of Mission Command to support brigade operations?

Takeaway: Need Increased Mission Command Capabilities at Company and Platoon Levels

Questions?

MCoE Re-Organization

US Army Armor School

( USAARMS )

US Army Infantry School

( USAIS )

316 CAV BDE A - BOLC III

AR Functional Inter Student Ofc

DSTE

194 AR BDE 19 D / K OSUT

91 A / M AIT DSTE

192 IN BDE BCT

OCOA

198 IN BDE 11 B / C OSUT

197 IN BDE IN Functional

DSTE

199 IN BDE BOLC I

I - BOLC III Airborne

OCOI

Ranger Training Brigade

SGS

Supply and Services Division

Plans and Operations

Division

Tactics Instr Division

MCCC

Combined Arms Integration

Division

Training Development

Division

Publication Support Division

Doctrine and Collective Tng

Division Lessons Learned

Concepts Development

Division

Soldier Requirements

Division

Mounted Requirements

Division

Maneuver Battle Lab

Int & Synch Office

Maneuver - SLC

IN - ALC 11 B / 11 C ALC

AR - ALC 19 K / 19 D ALC

91 A / M ALC

Warrior Leader Course

NCOA DOTS DOT DOTD CDID

G1 G2 G3 G6 G8

TRADOC Capability Mgr

HBCT SBCT IBCT

Soldier BCT Mission Cmd

BFSB

Commanding General Maneuver Center of Excellence

Protocol

PAO CIG IG SJA

SACG Magazine

Museum

QAO EO

Safety Retention

HHC, MCoE MCoE Band

USAF LNO USMC LNO Foreign Svc LNOs

Personal Staff

Special Staff

FBGA Garrison Command

DHR DPTMS DOL G4

NEC

MCoE HQ Chief of Staff

MCoE CSM

MCoE DCG

DRM

Chaplain

DPW

NCOA - WLC • Fort Bragg • Fort Drum • Fort Stewart

DFMWR

FBGA PAO

Support Operations

Division

Ground System Material Management

Directorate

MCoE Organization

IMCOM Organization

AMC Organization

NETCOM Organization

TACOM Organization

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192 IN BDE is assigned to USAARMS but retains the Infantry blue color to reflect the unit’s Branch heritage *

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19K AR OSUT BN USMC Det & 91A/M

1-81st (6 Co)

19D CAV OSUT BN 5-15th (6 Trp)

Basic Tng BN 1-46th (5 Co)

Basic Tng BN 2-47th (5 Co)

Reception BN 30th AG (5 Co)

194th Bde

1-29th (5 Cos)

1-16th (4 Cos)

3-16th (4 Cos) ARC/CLC

AR IET SPT IN OSUT SPT

RSLC

316th Bde

11B/C OSUT BN 1-19th (5 Co)

11B/C OSUT BN 1-50th (6 Co)

11B/C OSUT BN 2-19th (6 Co)

11B/C OSUT BN 2-54th (6 Co)

11B/C OSUT BN 2-58th (6 Co)

198th Bde

RTBn 4th RTB (4 Co)

w/FLT Co

RTBn 5th RTB (4 Co)

RTBn 6th RTB (4 Co)

ABN BN 1-507th (6 Co)

Ranger Training Bde Concept Development Div

Soldier Division

Mounted Requirements Div

Maneuver Battle Lab

TCMs x 4

CDID

Support Opns

Supply & Services

Material Management

FMX Maint (AMC)

Dept DOTS

USAARMS USAIS

Management Staff (PMO)

Training Dev Div

Doctrine & Collective Tng Div

Dept Tng & Doct Develop

Publication Support Div

Staff & Faculty Div

ABOLC BN 2-16th (4 Co)

IBOLC BN 2-11th (4 Co)

OCS/DCC BN 3-11th (5 Co)

DOT MCCC/PCC/CAID

NCOA (SLC/ALC/WLC)

199th Bde

BN Provost (4 Co)

LRC

Core Organizations that Perform Core Missions/Functions

Not Branch Specific MCoE Armor Infantry

(23 July 2013)

Special Staff

Museum

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MWFC Survey Questions

MWFC #1 “Developing and sustaining a high degree of situational understanding while operating in

complex environments against determined, adaptive enemy organizations”

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1a. What echelon is currently the most

effective in understanding the Enemy Situation in a complex environment to support brigade operations?

0% 4%

30% 30% 36%

-20%

0%

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40%

60%

SQD PLT CO BN BDE

11% 4%

30%

7%

48%

0%

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40%

60%

SQD PLT CO BN BDE

1b. What echelon should be the most

effective in understanding the Enemy Situation in a complex environment to support brigade operations?

Takeaway:

MWFC #1 “Developing and sustaining a high degree of situational understanding while operating in

complex environments against determined, adaptive enemy organizations”

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2a. What echelon is currently the most

effective in communicating the Enemy Situation in a complex environment to support brigade operations?

0% 4%

19%

41% 37%

0%

20%

40%

60%

SQD PLT CO BN BDE

4% 15% 19%

26% 37%

-20%

0%

20%

40%

60%

SQD PLT CO BN BDE

2b. What echelon should be the most

effective in communicating the Enemy Situation in a complex environment to support brigade operations?

Takeaway:

MWFC #1 “Developing and sustaining a high degree of situational understanding while operating in

complex environments against determined, adaptive enemy organizations”

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3a. What echelon is currently the most

effective in the ability to detect changes in the Enemy Situation in order to make tactical decisions in a timely manner to support brigade operations?

0%

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26% 19%

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SQD PLT CO BN BDE

7%

26% 30% 22%

15%

-20%

0%

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60%

SQD PLT CO BN BDE

3b. What should be the most effective

in the ability to detect changes in the Enemy Situation in order to make tactical decisions in a timely manner to support brigade operations?

Takeaway:

MWFC #2 “Conducting effective air-ground combined arms reconnaissance to rapidly develop the

situation in close contact with the enemy and civilian populations. ”

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4a. What echelon is currently the most

effective in conducting effective air-ground operations/reconnaissance to develop the Enemy Situation to support brigade operations?

0%

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44%

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SQD PLT CO BN BDE

0%

28% 24%

36%

12%

-20%

0%

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SQD PLT CO BN BDE

4b. What echelon should be the most

effective in conducting effective air-ground operations/reconnaissance to develop the Enemy Situation to support brigade operations?

Takeaway:

MWFC #2 “Conducting effective air-ground combined arms reconnaissance to rapidly develop the

situation in close contact with the enemy and civilian populations. ”

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5a. What echelon is currently the most

effective in conducting air-ground operations/reconnaissance to develop the situation of the civilian population (human terrain) to support brigade operations?

0%

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36% 36%

16%

-20%

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60%

SQD PLT CO BN BDE 0%

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12%

0%

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60%

SQD PLT CO BN BDE

5b. What echelon should be the most

effective in conducting air-ground operations/reconnaissance to develop the situation of the civilian population (human terrain) to support brigade operations?

Takeaway:

MWFC #3 “Conducting maneuver and integrate all arms and joint capabilities to seize and retain

the initiative and defeat capable, determined enemy organizations in all types of terrain including dense urban areas (includes offense and defense). ”

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6a. What echelon is currently the most

effective in conducting joint operations?

0% 0%

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-20%

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60%

SQD PLT CO BN BDE 0% 4%

28% 24%

44%

0%

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SQD PLT CO BN BDE

6b. What echelon should be the most

effective in conducting joint operations?

Takeaway:

MWFC #3 “Conducting maneuver and integrate all arms and joint capabilities to seize and retain

the initiative and defeat capable, determined enemy organizations in all types of terrain including dense urban areas (includes offense and defense). ”

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7a. What echelon is currently the most

effective in conducting multi-national operations?

0% 0%

12%

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-20%

0%

20%

40%

60%

SQD PLT CO BN BDE 0%

8%

24% 20%

48%

0%

20%

40%

60%

SQD PLT CO BN BDE

7b. What echelon should be the most

effective in conducting multi-national operations?

Takeaway:

MWFC #4 “Conducting security operations across wide areas to secure the force, critical

infrastructure, or critical activities (e.g. development of indigenous security forces or establishment of legitimate governance/rule of law).”

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8a. What echelon is currently the most

effective in conducting area reconnaissance to obtain detailed information on enemy activity within a prescribed area to support brigade operations.

8% 8%

21%

54%

8%

0%

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40%

60%

SQD PLT CO BN BDE

8% 8%

38% 42%

4%

0%

20%

40%

60%

SQD PLT CO BN BDE

8b. What echelon should be the most

effective in conducting area reconnaissance to obtain detailed information on enemy activity within a prescribed area to support brigade operations.

Takeaway:

MWFC #5 “Retaining freedom of movement and action at the end of extended and contested lines of

operation during high tempo, decentralized operations.”

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9a. What echelon is currently the most

effective in maintaining situational awareness when moving tactically to support brigade operations?

5% 14%

55%

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0% 0%

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40%

60%

SQD PLT CO BN BDE

14% 14%

50%

18%

5%

0%

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60%

SQD PLT CO BN BDE

9b. What echelon should be the most

effective in maintaining situational awareness when moving tactically to support brigade operations?

Takeaway:

MWFC #5 “Retaining freedom of movement and action at the end of extended and contested lines of

operation during high tempo, decentralized operations.”

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10a. What echelon is currently the

most effective in maintaining freedom of movement during high tempo brigade operations?

0% 5%

50%

27% 18%

0%

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40%

60%

SQD PLT CO BN BDE

0%

14%

41% 32%

14%

0%

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40%

60%

SQD PLT CO BN BDE

10b. What echelon should be the most

effective in maintaining freedom of movement during high tempo brigade operations?

Takeaway:

MWFC #5 “Retaining freedom of movement and action at the end of extended and contested lines of

operation during high tempo, decentralized operations.”

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11a. What echelon is currently the

most effective in conducting route reconnaissance to determine conditions that may affect friendly movement?

0%

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40%

60%

SQD PLT CO BN BDE

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60%

SQD PLT CO BN BDE

11b. What echelon should be the most

effective in conducting route reconnaissance to determine conditions that may affect friendly movement?

Takeaway:

MWFC #5 “Retaining freedom of movement and action at the end of extended and contested lines of

operation during high tempo, decentralized operations.”

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12a. What echelon is currently the

most effective in conducting sustainment operations after 72 hours of offensive operation in an austere environment?

0% 0%

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-20%

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60%

SQD PLT CO BN BDE

12b. What echelon should be the most

effective in conducting sustainment operations after 72 hours of offensive operation in an austere environment?

Takeaway:

MWFC #11 “Developing resilient and adaptive Soldiers and units to operate effectively in environments

of complexity and persistent danger.”

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13a. What echelon is currently the

most effective in leaders operating using Mission Orders?

0% 9%

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27%

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0%

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40%

60%

SQD PLT CO BN BDE

0%

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27% 18%

9%

0%

20%

40%

60%

SQD PLT CO BN BDE

13b. What echelon should be the most

effective in leaders operating using Mission Orders?

Takeaway:

Increase Course Rigor

Leader Challenge

Leader Challenge • Future add to IBOLC POI • MCCC/NCOA

• Facilitate BOLC groups • New vignette recruitment

• MCoE started In-house production

ASLTE (Adaptive Soldier/Leader Training and Education)

Sniper Course: • ASAT tenets during Wk 1, reinforced throughout course

– Keep in Memory exercise – Target Detection – Culmination exercise – FTX’s

• Use Instructor experiences to enhance relevancy • Fieldcraft Culmination Evaluation

– Field Skills (Target detection, Range estimation, Stalking) – Observe/Report Procedures – Critical thinking skills

• Mission Planning/FTX – 48 hr FTX with 360° learning and evaluation – IBOLC students assist planning – USASS cadre evaluate Sniper Tactics – ASAT cadre evaluate critical thinking skills