TRAINING MANAGEMENT

Terminal Learning Objective ACTION: Apply the elements of the Army training system and the fundamentals of Army training. CONDITION: Given a conference/discussion, required references, and a practical exercise in a classroom environment. STANDARD: Applied the elements of the Army training system and the fundamentals of Army training by explaining the training responsibilities of company commanders, analyzing a company METL, planning company training, and developing a squad lanes training exercise.

Safety Safety Requirements: None Risk Assessment Level: Low Environmental Considerations: None Evaluation: None

Outline Training Overview METL Development Training Management Cycle Principles of Training Commander’s Role Battle Focus METL Development Training Management Cycle Planning Execution Assessment

Enabling Learning Objective (A) ACTION: Explain the principles of training, the training management process, and training responsibilities in a unit. CONDITIONS: Given a conference/discussion and appropriate references. STANDARDS: Explained the principles of training, the training management process and training

TRAINING OVERVIEW

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

BAND OF EXCELLENCE Proficiency Mean New Equip Fielding Key Personnel Turnover SQD LANES (JUL) LE TRAINING (SEP) PLT LANES (NOV) RED CYCLE (JAN) ARTEP (MAR) GUNN- ERY (AUG) POST SUPPORT (OCT) PLT EXEVALS (DEC) CPX (FEB)

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

Top Down/Bottom Up Approach Team Effort Between Senior and Junior Leaders Guidance From the Top & Input From the Bottom Centralized Planning/Decentralized Execution

Battle Focus Battle Focus E E A A C C H H O S M M & N D 1 R G Selects Collective METL Tasks Selects Soldier Tasks Conducts Training Assessment Conducts Training Assessment Determines Training Objectives Determines Training Objectives Determines Plan for Training Determines Plan for Training Conducts Pre-Execution Checks Conducts Pre-Execution Checks Executes Training and AARs Executes Training and AAR’s Evaluates Against Standards

Training Management Cycle Wartime Mission Establish METL Prepare Tng Assessment Conduct Unit Assessment Prepare Long Range Plan Feedback Evaluate Training Prepare Short Range Plan Execute Training Prepare Near Term Plan

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.

METL Development Wartime Mission Establish METL Prepare Tng Assessment Conduct Unit Assessment Prepare Long Range Plan Feedback Evaluate Training Prepare Short Range Plan Execute Training Prepare Near Term Plan

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

METL Development Process Focuses the Unit Provides a Forum for Discussion Enabled Commanders and Key NCOs to Crosswalk Tasks Leads to Commitment to the Training Plan

METL Development Process Wartime Operational Plans METL Development Process Enduring Combat Capabilities Inputs To METL Development Operational Environment Directed Missions External Guidance

METL Development Process Wartime Operational Plans METL Development Process Enduring Combat Capabilities FOCUS Operational Environment Higher CDR’s Guidance Directed Missions External Guidance

METL Development Process Wartime Operational Plans METL Development Process Enduring Combat Capabilities Operational Environment Higher CDR’s Guidance CDR’s MSN Analysis Directed Missions Subordinate CDR’s MSN Analysis External Guidance

METL Development Process Wartime Operational Plans METL Development Process Enduring Combat Capabilities Operational Environment Higher CDR’s Guidance CDR’s MSN Analysis Higher CDR’s Approval Directed Missions Subordinate CDR’s MSN Analysis External Guidance

METL Development Process Wartime Operational Plans METL Development Process Mission Essential Task List (METL) Enduring Combat Capabilities Operational Environment Higher CDR’s Guidance CDR’s MSN Analysis Higher CDR’s Approval Directed Missions Subordinate CDR’s MSN Analysis External Guidance

But don’t forget to capture Actual Unit METL’s Deploy by Air, Rail, Sea or Road Plan and Direct MP Company Opns Perform Unit Support/Recovery Opns Conduct Route Recon and Surveillance Secure Designated Critical Facilities Conduct a Hasty Attack Conduct a Hasty Defense Conduct MOUT operations Conduct Area/Zone Recon/Surveillance Conduct Convoy Escort/Security Opns Establish EPW/CI Holding Area Process EPW/CI Conduct EPW/CI Evacuation Conduct L&O Opns in Joint/Combined AO Plan and conduct Civil Dist. Opns Conduct NBC Detecting and Reporting Plan and Conduct Airborne Opns Process EPW at Collection Point Operate EPW Collection Point Enter/Clear Building Conduct Route Recon and Surveillance Conduct Area Recon and Surveillance Plan Security of Designated Convoy 17 Tasks! Use action verbs like Execute and Conduct-- But don’t forget to capture the planning and coordinating tasks

Commander's Guidance Brigade Mission Brigade METL Battalion Mission Company Mission Brigade Battle Tasks Selected METL Tasks Battalion METL Platoon Collective Tasks Company METL Selected METL Tasks Battalion Battle Tasks

DETERMINES SUPPORTS Task Relationships Individual to METL Tasks BN MISSION CO MISSION DETERMINES BN METL PLT COLLECT. TASKS CO METL SQD COLLECT. TASKS SUPPORTS Individual to METL Tasks LDR/ SOLDIER TASKS

Enabling Learning Objective (C) ACTION: Explain the training planning process. CONDITIONS: Given a discussion and appropriate reference materials. STANDARD: Explained the training planning process.

PLANNING Wartime Mission Establish METL Prepare Tng Assessment Conduct Unit Assessment Prepare Long Range Plan Feedback Evaluate Training Prepare Short Range Plan Execute Training Prepare Near Term Plan

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)

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

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)

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

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

Pre Execution Checks Drill During Training Meeting Make Part of Leader Books Is THE Key to Successful Execution

Enabling Learning Objective (D) ACTION: Explain the training exercise process. CONDITIONS: Given a discussion and appropriate reference materials. STANDARD: Explained the training exercise process.

EXECUTION Wartime Mission Establish METL Prepare Tng Assessment Conduct Unit Assessment Prepare Long Range Plan Feedback Evaluate Training Prepare Short Range Plan Execute Training Prepare Near Term Plan

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

Live Fire Exercises SAFETY is Paramount! Crawl, Walk, Run Methodology 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

Live Fire Exercises X X X X X X MP MP MP OBJ MP SMASH MP MP LD/LC PL Blue PL White PL Red X X X MP MP MP OBJ SMASH MP MP MP X X X LOA

Night/Adverse Weather Training Train as You Fight Reverse Cycle Training Increase the Conditions as Proficiency Increases

Drills Battle Drills and Crew Drills Team Drill Competition Executed Without Decision Making Process References: TC 19-100 ARTEP 19-100-10

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

Train company level and smaller units using specific terrain Lane Training Train company level and smaller units using specific terrain

Lane Training Two Versions Monday Deploy Tuesday Wed Thursday Friday Redeploy Conduct Attack in MOUT Area Recon Lane Zone Recon Lane PL’s move with their Platoon Two Versions Company TOC Lane #1 Lane #2 Lane #3 Lane #4 PL’s stay with the Lane

Competition Team and Squad Competition Physical Training Sports Warrior Challenge Confidence Course

COMBAT Most REALISM Least RESOURCING Minimum Resources/Easy CTC Live Fire Exercise Freeplay Maneuver w/MILES Lane Training w/MILES FTX with OPFOR Command Field Exercise Situational Training Exercise REALISM Command Post Exercise TEWTs Drills Map Exercise Leader Training Soldier Proficiency Training Talk About Task Read About Task Least Think About Task Minimum Resources/Easy Maximum Resources/Difficult RESOURCING

Presentation of Training Guidance For Trainers Prepare Yourself Prepare the Resources Prepare the Training Support Personnel Prepare the Soldier Presentation of Training Lecture Conference Demonstration

Recovery Day 1 Day 2 Sens Items Weapons Cleaning Vehicles MTO&E Equipment Closing Rep Day 2 Inventories Paperwork MTO&E Equipment CTA 50 Inspections Remember: You can EXPECT more when you INSPECT more

Enabling Learning Objective (E) ACTION: Explain the training assessment process. CONDITIONS: Given a discussion and appropriate references. STANDARD: Explained the training assessment process.

ASSESSMENT Wartime Mission Establish METL Prepare Tng Assessment Conduct Unit Assessment Prepare Long Range Plan Feedback Evaluate Training Prepare Short Range Plan Execute Training Prepare Near Term Plan

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

Types of Evaluations Internal Internal External External INFORMAL 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 Internal Is a function of unit leadership whenever training is conducted External Conducted by leaders during visits to training of subordinate units

The After Action Review Formal & Informal Plan, Prepare, & Conduct

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

Summary Training Overview METL Development Training Management Cycle Principles of Training Commander’s Role Battle Focus METL Development Training Management Cycle Planning Execution Assessment

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