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TRAINING MANAGEMENT

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ACTION: Apply the elements of the Army trainingsystem and the fundamentals of Army training.

CONDITION: Given a conference/discussion, requiredreferences, and a practical exercise in a classroom environment.

STANDARD: Applied the elements of the Army trainingsystem and the fundamentals of Army training by explainingthe training responsibilities of company commanders,analyzing a company METL, planning company training,and developing a squad lanes training exercise.

Terminal Learning Objective

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Safety Requirements: None

Risk Assessment Level: Low

Environmental Considerations: None

Evaluation: None

Safety

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Outline• Training Overview

– Principles of Training– Commander’s Role– Battle Focus

• METL Development• Training Management

Cycle– Planning– Execution– Assessment

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Enabling Learning Objective (A)ACTION: Explain the principles of training, thetraining management process, and trainingresponsibilities in a unit.

CONDITIONS: Given a conference/discussion andappropriate references.

STANDARDS: Explained the principles of training,the training management process and trainingresponsibilities in a unit.

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TRAININGTRAININGOVERVIEWOVERVIEWTRAININGTRAINING

OVERVIEWOVERVIEW

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Principles of Training

• Commanders Are Responsible For Training

• NCOs Train Individuals, Crews and Small Teams

• Train as a Combined Arms and Joint Team– Realistic Conditions

– Performance Oriented

• Train For Combat Proficiency

• Train to Standard Using Appropriate Doctrine

• Train to Adapt

• Train to Maintain and Sustain

• Train Using Multi-echelon Techniques

• Train to Sustain Proficiency

• Train and Develop Leaders

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SQDLANES(JUL)

LETRAINING

(SEP)GUNN-ERY

(AUG)

BAND OF EXCELLENCE

POSTSUPPORT

(OCT)

PLTLANES(NOV)

ARTEP(MAR)

REDCYCLE(JAN)PLT

EXEVALS(DEC)

CPX(FEB)

New EquipFielding

Key PersonnelTurnover

Proficiency

Mean

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Commander’s Role• Develop and Communicate a

Clear Vision• Train One Echelon Below

and Evaluate Two Echelons Below

• Require Subordinates to Understand and Perform Their roles in Training

• Train All Elements to be Proficient in Their Mission Essential Tasks

• Develop Subordinates

• Involve Themselves Personally in Planning, Preparing, Executing and Assessing Training

• Demand Training Standards Are Achieved

• Ensure Proper Task and Event Discipline

• Foster a Command Climate That is Conducive to Good Training

• Eliminate Training Distractions

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Top Down/Bottom Up Approach

• Team Effort Between Senior and Junior Leaders

• Guidance From the Top & Input From the Bottom

• Centralized Planning/Decentralized Execution

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Battle FocusBattle Focus

Selects Collective METL Tasks

Conducts Training Assessment

Determines Training Objectives

Determines Plan for Training

Conducts Pre-Execution Checks

Executes Training and AARs

Evaluates Against Standards

Selects Soldier Tasks

Conducts Training Assessment

Determines Training Objectives

Determines Plan for Training

Conducts Pre-Execution Checks

Executes Training and AAR’s

EACH

CSM

&

1SG

EACH C OMMANDER

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Prepare Tng Assessment

Prepare LongRange Plan

Prepare ShortRange Plan

Prepare NearTerm Plan

ExecuteTraining

EvaluateTraining

Conduct Unit Assessment

Feedback

Wartime Mission

Establish METLTrainingManagement

Cycle

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Enabling Learning Objective (B)

ACTION: Explain how to develop a unit METL.

CONDITIONS: Given a guided discussion, and appropriate references.

STANDARD: Explained how to develop a unit METL.

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METLMETLDevelopmentDevelopment

METLMETLDevelopmentDevelopment Prepare Tng

Assessment

Prepare LongRange Plan

Prepare ShortRange Plan

Prepare NearTerm Plan

ExecuteTraining

EvaluateTraining

Conduct Unit Assessment

Feedback

Wartime Mission

Establish METL

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METL Development Key Points

• Resource Availability• Not Prioritized• Complement Higher HQ• Understood by Everyone• Applies to Entire Unit• Company is Lowest

Level to Prepare

• Involve Subordinate Leaders

• May Vary for Like Units

• Based on War Plans and External Directives

• Approved by Higher HQ

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METL Development Process

• Focuses the Unit

• Provides a Forum for Discussion

• Enabled Commanders and Key NCOs to CrosswalkTasks

• Leads to Commitment to the Training Plan

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METL Development Process

Inputs ToMETL

Development

WartimeOperational

PlansEnduringCombat

Capabilities

Operational Environment

DirectedMissions

ExternalGuidance

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METL Development ProcessWartimeOperational

PlansEnduringCombat

Capabilities

Operational Environment

DirectedMissions

ExternalGuidance

HigherCDR’s

Guidance

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METL Development ProcessWartimeOperational

PlansEnduringCombat

Capabilities

Operational Environment

DirectedMissions

ExternalGuidance

CDR’sMSN

Analysis

HigherCDR’s

Guidance

SubordinateCDR’s

MSN Analysis

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METL Development ProcessWartimeOperational

PlansEnduringCombat

Capabilities

Operational Environment

DirectedMissions

ExternalGuidance

CDR’sMSN

Analysis

HigherCDR’s

Guidance

SubordinateCDR’s

MSN Analysis

HigherCDR’s

Approval

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METL Development ProcessWartimeOperational

PlansEnduringCombat

Capabilities

Operational Environment

DirectedMissions

ExternalGuidance

CDR’sMSN

Analysis

HigherCDR’s

Guidance

SubordinateCDR’s

MSN Analysis

HigherCDR’s

Approval

Mission EssentialTask List(METL)

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Actual Unit METL’s

Process EPW at Collection PointOperate EPW Collection PointEnter/Clear BuildingConduct Route Recon and SurveillanceConduct Area Recon and SurveillancePlan Security of Designated Convoy

Deploy by Air, Rail, Sea or RoadPlan and Direct MP Company OpnsPerform Unit Support/Recovery OpnsConduct Route Recon and SurveillanceSecure Designated Critical FacilitiesConduct a Hasty AttackConduct a Hasty DefenseConduct MOUT operationsConduct Area/Zone Recon/SurveillanceConduct Convoy Escort/Security OpnsEstablish EPW/CI Holding AreaProcess EPW/CIConduct EPW/CI EvacuationConduct L&O Opns in Joint/Combined AOPlan and conduct Civil Dist. OpnsConduct NBC Detecting and ReportingPlan and Conduct Airborne Opns

Use action verbs likeExecute and Conduct--

But don’t forget to capturethe planning and

coordinating tasks

17Tasks!

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SelectedMETLTasks

BrigadeMission

BrigadeMETL

SelectedMETLTasks

BrigadeBattleTasks

BrigadeMETL

BattalionMission

BattalionMETL

BattalionBattleTasks

CompanyMission

CompanyMETL

PlatoonCollective

Tasks

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SQDCOLLECT.

TASKS

BNMETL

COMETL

LDR/SOLDIER

TASKS

COMISSION

PLTCOLLECT.

TASKS

BNMISSION

DETERMINES

SUPPORTS

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Enabling Learning Objective (C)

ACTION: Explain the training planning process.

CONDITIONS: Given a discussion and appropriate reference materials.

STANDARD: Explained the training planning process.

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PLANNINGPLANNINGPLANNINGPLANNINGPrepare Tng Assessment

Prepare LongRange Plan

Prepare ShortRange Plan

Prepare NearTerm Plan

ExecuteTraining

EvaluateTraining

Conduct Unit Assessment

Feedback

Wartime Mission

Establish METL

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Long Range Planning

• 12-18 Months Out

• Based on Unit Assessment

• Acts as a Framework

• Begin With Requirements

• Utilize Training Strategy

• Publish Calendar and Guidance (YTG)

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Time Management System• Red

– Maximize Leaves and Passes– Schedule Appointments– Support Missions and Details (LE for MP)

• Amber– Individual to Squad Level Tasks– Scheduled Maintenance/Mandatory Training– Don’t Neglect to Plan

• Green– Collective Task Focus (Plt and Above)– Commander Approves Absences– Plan for Resources

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Short Range Planning

• 3 Months Out

• Utilize Detailed Training Assessment

• Key Leader Input

• Begin Risk Management Process

• Lock in Resources

• Refine Calendar and Publish Guidance (QTG)

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Near Term Planning

• 4-6 Weeks Out• Training Meeting Driven• Define Specific Actions for Execution• Determine Pre-Execution Checks• Provide Detailed Guidance• Publish Training Schedule

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Training Meeting• Drives the Training Process• Suggested Participants• Focus on Training Issues Only• Don’t Neglect Assessment

• Pre Execution Checks• Share TTP’s• Set Agenda and Time Limit• 6 Weeks Out and Lock it in

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Pre Execution Checks

• Drill During Training Meeting

• Make Part of Leader Books

• Is THE Key to Successful Execution

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Enabling Learning Objective (D)

ACTION: Explain the training exercise process.

CONDITIONS: Given a discussion and appropriate

reference materials.

STANDARD: Explained the training exercise process.

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EXECUTIONEXECUTIONEXECUTIONEXECUTIONPrepare Tng Assessment

Prepare LongRange Plan

Prepare ShortRange Plan

Prepare NearTerm Plan

ExecuteTraining

EvaluateTraining

Conduct Unit Assessment

Feedback

Wartime Mission

Establish METL

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Keys to Success

• Focus on the Fundamentals• Live Fire Exercises• Night and Adverse Weather Tng• Drills• Lane Training• Competition

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Live Fire Exercises

• SAFETY is Paramount!– Control Measures– Be Confident Before Moving on

• Crawl, Walk, Run Methodology– Walk Soldier Through Scenario– Combat Speed with Blanks and MILES– Combat Speed with Live Ammo

• Closest on Realism Chart

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Live Fire Exercises

X

X

XX

X

LD/LC

LOA

OBJ SMASHMP

MP

MP

MP

MP

MP

PL RedPL Blue PL White

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Night/Adverse Weather Training

• Train as You Fight

• Reverse Cycle Training

• Increase the Conditions as Proficiency Increases

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Drills• Battle Drills and Crew Drills

• Team Drill Competition

• Executed Without Decision Making Process

• References:– TC 19-100– ARTEP 19-100-10

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Lane Training

• LEADER TRAINING!

• Certify Lane Experts

• Create a Tactical Template

• Focus on Squad and Platoon

• Execution is the Easy Part

• Set Your NCO’s up for Success

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Live Fire Exercises

X

X

XX

X

LD/LC

LOA

OBJ SMASHMP

MP

MP

MP

MP

MP

PL RedPL Blue PL White

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Lane Training

Train company level and smaller unitsusing specific terrain

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Lane TrainingMonday

Deploy

FridayRedeploy

Tuesday Wed Thursday

Area ReconLane

Zone ReconLane

Conduct Attack in

MOUT

CompanyTOC

Lane #1Lane #2

Lane #3Lane #4

PL’s staywith the

Lane

PL’s movewith theirPlatoon

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Competition

• Team and Squad Competition

• Physical Training– Sports– Warrior Challenge

• Confidence Course

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COMBAT

RE

AL

ISM

RESOURCING

Minimum Resources/EasyMinimum Resources/Easy Maximum Resources/DifficultMaximum Resources/Difficult

MostMost

LeastLeastThink About Task

Read About Task

Talk About Task

Soldier Proficiency TrainingLeader Training

Map Exercise Drills

TEWTsCommand Post Exercise

Situational Training Exercise Command Field Exercise

FTX with OPFORLane Trainingw/MILES

CTC

Freeplay Maneuverw/MILES

Live Fire Exercise

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Guidance For Trainers• Prepare Yourself• Prepare the Resources• Prepare the Training Support Personnel• Prepare the Soldier

Presentation of Training• Lecture• Conference• Demonstration

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Recovery

• Day 1– Sens Items

– Weapons Cleaning

– Vehicles

– MTO&E Equipment

– Closing Rep

• Day 2– Inventories

– Paperwork

– MTO&E Equipment

– CTA 50

– Inspections

Remember: You can EXPECTEXPECT

more whenyou

INSPECTINSPECT more

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Enabling Learning Objective (E)

ACTION: Explain the training assessment process.

CONDITIONS: Given a discussion and appropriate

references.

STANDARD: Explained the training assessment

process.

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ASSESSMENTASSESSMENTASSESSMENTASSESSMENTPrepare Tng Assessment

Prepare LongRange Plan

Prepare ShortRange Plan

Prepare NearTerm Plan

ExecuteTraining

EvaluateTraining

Conduct Unit Assessment

Feedback

Wartime Mission

Establish METL

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Sources for Assessment

• Personal Observations• Higher HQ Feedback• Staff Visits• USRs• QTBs• CTC Take Home

Packages

• CTT Results• IG and CI Results• Weapons Qualifications• APFT Results• Maintenance and

Logistical Evaluations• AARs

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Types of Evaluations

• Internal– Is a function of unit

leadership whenever training is conducted

• External– Conducted by leaders

during visits to training of subordinate units

• Internal– Best suited for squad

sized elements and below; ie. SL evaluates squad using T&EO

• External– Best suited for evaluation

of Bn/Co/Plt level tasks; ie. Bn evaluates Plt lanes

INFORMALINFORMAL FORMALFORMAL

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The After Action Review

FormalFormal&&

InformalInformal

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Quarterly Training Brief

• Your “Handshake” With the Bde Commander• Links METL, Assessment and Upcoming Training• Linkage Between Soldier and Collective Tasks• Sharing of Lessons Learned• Projected Training Distracters• Requirements Vary From Unit to Unit

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Summary• Training Overview

– Principles of Training– Commander’s Role– Battle Focus

• METL Development• Training Management

Cycle– Planning– Execution– Assessment

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QUESTIONS?QUESTIONS?