Training Meetings Training Circular (TC) 25-20 Field Manual (FM) 7-0/7-1 (Appendix B) The American soldier best performs his mission if he is well informed and knows the purpose of that mission. SMA Silas L. Copeland 4/19/2017

Company Training Meetings Training is the Army’s number one (#1) priority. Company training meetings are key to near-term planning and are non-negotiable. Accordingly they appear on the weekly training calendar. Training meetings create the bottom-up flow of information regarding specific training proficiency needs of the unit and individual soldiers. Training meetings are conducted by leaders to review past training, identify & plan necessary retraining, plan & prepare future training, & exchange timely training information between leaders. 4/19/2017

Training Meeting Objectives Company training meetings review completed training, de-conflict training issues, plan & prepare future training, & exchange timely training information between participants. Training meetings are NOT a forum for discussing administrative operations & activities. Training is the sole topic. The training meeting focuses on three (3) key tasks— Assessing completed training to determine the effectiveness of individual, leader, & collective training conducted since the last training meeting. Coordinating near-term training to confirm specific instructions and details to conduct the training. Planning for short-range training to develop future training plans that refine the short-range training plan. 4/19/2017

PLANNING LONG RANGE: SHORT RANGE: NEAR TERM: Goes out as far as 10 years at the MACOM level. Out to 1 year at the company level for the AC The end of the Semester (6 months) for JROTC. SHORT RANGE: Goes out from 3-6 months for the AC. Out 3 months (9 weeks) for JROTC. NEAR TERM: 6 - 8 weeks prior to execution of training for the AC. Out 1 month (4 weeks) for JROTC. 4/19/2017

PLANNING ECHELONS Training Guidance & Planning starts at the top & then filters it’s way down to the lowest echelon or level. Higher HQ resources lower HQ DIVISION Brigade Battalion Company Companies & Platoons execute COLLECTIVE training; 4/19/2017

BATTALION Training Meeting BATTALION-LEVEL (2-9 weeks out): Review Quarterly or Yearly/Annual Training Guidance from higher HQ. Review recently (past week) conducted training (typically briefed by Company Commanders to Battalion Commander & Staff): Assess training conducted since the last meeting. Review reasons for training planned, but not conducted. Update the current status of training proficiency. Brief NEAR-TERM (1 month/4 weeks) training to— Discuss any new guidance received from higher commanders. Publish training scheduled for the next 4 to 6 weeks (1 month). Review & complete pre-execution checks (document training distractors from higher headquarters). Issue commander’s guidance for training scheduled 1 month/4 weeks out. Review the SHORT-RANGE (3 months/9 weeks) plan. Review projected resources (logistical requirements & training aids). 4/19/2017

Company-Level Participants Leader participation is essential for a successful training meeting. Attendance is MANDATORY! Company commander. Executive officer. First sergeant. Platoon leaders. Platoon sergeants. Supply sergeant. Maintenance sergeant. Administrative sergeant. NBC NCO. Others as required. Food service NCO. Direct support, unit representatives (FSO, ALO, EN, ADA, MI & BSB). 4/19/2017

TRAINING Responsibilities 4/19/2017

TRAINING Tasks (Army) INDIVIDUAL TASKS COLLECTIVE TASKS LEADER TASKS Soldier’s Manuals (STP) & Soldier's Manual of Common Tasks - Warrior Skills (based on Skill-Levels) Army Training & Evaluation Program Manuals (ARTEP) (based upon type & mission of unit) Designated by the unit Commander as essential tasks that must be conducted by leaders EXAMPLES Engage Targets w/ M16 or M4 Rifle Conduct an Ambush Identify & Assess Hazards Construct an Individual Fighting Position Prepare for the Defense Conduct Troop Leading Procedures (TLP) Evaluate a Casualty Treat & Evacuate Casualties Conduct a Rehearsal Measure a Distance on a Map Conduct a Movement to Contact Analyze Terrain Employ Hand Grenades Breach an Obstacle Coordinate Fire Support 4/19/2017

TRAINING Tasks (JROTC) INDIVIDUAL TASKS COLLECTIVE TASKS LEADER TASKS Individual Drill & Ceremonies, Physical Fitness, Swiss Seat, Air Rifle, Map Reading, etc Group Drill & Ceremonies, execute a One-Rope Bridge or Obstacle Course, Color Guard, etc Designated by the unit Commander (or SAI/AI) as essential tasks that must be conducted by leaders EXAMPLES Render a proper salute Conduct a Color Guard Inspect another Cadet Stand at the position of attention, parade rest, & at ease March in Formation (squad or platoon) Teach another Cadet (D&C or other) Conduct facing movements Execute a One-Rope Bridge (as a team) Conduct Staff Planning (prepare an MOI/OPORD) Individual Marching Conduct an inspection Lead PT formation Load an Air Rifle Execute an Obstacle Course as team Conduct Troop Leading Procedures (TLP) Conduct a proper push-up Conduct Community Service Supervise an event 4/19/2017 4/19/2017 10

Responsibilities The Company Commander is responsible for the efficient conduct of the training meeting. The XO coordinates training for all the soldiers in sections or attachments without platoon leaders or platoon sergeants. The 1SG assists the commander with individual soldier training assessments, provides guidance & advice on training plans, & reviews pre-execution checks discussed during the training meeting. 4/19/2017

Responsibilities (cont) Platoon leaders brief the collective task proficiency of their platoon, provide the commander and other members of the company with feedback on details of near-term training, and recommend collective training tasks for short–range training. Platoon sergeants brief individual soldier tasks, brief specific essential pre-execution checks for near-term training, and recommend individual soldier tasks for short-range training. 4/19/2017

Responsibilities (cont) Key NCOs, such as master gunners, attend training meetings & advise the commander on specialized training. For example, the master gunner works with the 1SG to track individual & crew-served weapon qualification, & helps leaders with gunnery training assessments. Maintenance sergeant coordinates the maintenance efforts of the company and work with the commander and XO to ensure that timely support is provided. The maintenance team chief provides input on the status of maintenance training in the company, recommends maintenance-related training, and informs the commander of scheduled services and inspections. Supply sergeants advise the commander on supply-related issues, inspections, and inventories. Supply sergeants also work with the XO and 1SG to coordinate necessary support from outside sources. 4/19/2017

TRAINING MEETING TIME & PLACE The company meeting follows the battalion training meeting by no more than 2 days. NOTE: 6th & 7th Periods follow 4th/5th Period. Company training meetings generally are conducted on the same day and time each week (cyclical/repetitive). WEDNESDAY for us. Should enable attendees to make meeting. Should minimizing training disruptions. Should allow subordinate leaders time to brief their soldier. 4/19/2017

TRAINING MEETING AGENDA ROLL CALL ASSESSMENT (AAR) OF COMPLETED TRAINING (include training planned, but NOT conducted): Strengths Weaknesses How to Improve PREPARATION FOR NEAR-TERM (1 month)TRAINING: Future Training Already Planned and Resources Verified Risk Management PLANNING FOR SHORT-RANGE (3 months) TRAINING: Plan for Future Unscheduled Training Supports for Training Assessment Equipment and Resources Identified Effective Use of Training Time MISCELLANEOUS FEEDBACK 4/19/2017

Time Requirements (Recommended) Meeting should NOT exceed 1 hour: Completed training 15 min. Near term training 30 min. Short range training 15 min. Occasional situations may require meetings to last more than 1 hour, but these are the exception. The key is for the commander to achieve the meeting objectives as quickly and efficiently as possible. 4/19/2017

TRAINING MEETING “OUTPUT” TRAINING SCHEDULE DEVELOPMENT: Commanders receive input from all platoons & other elements of the company before formulating the draft training schedule. Because of support limitations or other conflicts, the commander may have to disapprove a training event that a platoon requested, or move it to another week or month. Once all conflicts are resolved, the commander develops a rough draft of the next training schedule. Training schedules are then developed at company level and approved (& consolidated/de-conflicted) by battalion. See next slide! 4/19/2017

TRAINING SCHEDULES The Company Commander signs the training schedule, which identifies the specific unit training needs that have been planned. The Battalion Commander then signs the training schedule, thereby giving it final approval. The Battalion Commander’s signature finalizes the training “contract,” and verifies that necessary resources will be provided. Once the Battalion Commander approves and the signs the training schedule, it is locked in and constitutes an official order. Only the approving authority can authorize changes to the training schedule. For example, the Battalion Commander is authorized to approve changes to an approved & signed company, battery, or troop training schedule. Higher headquarters must protect subordinate units from un-programmed events, activities, & other distracters. 4/19/2017

NOTES, EVENTS & ACTIVITIES GRC HIGH SCHOOL JROTC TRAINING SCHEDULE Week 2 13-17 AUG SEM: 1 SY 2012-2013 DAY DATE LET HOUR SUBJECT U / C / L INSTRUCTOR NOTES, EVENTS & ACTIVITIES MON 13 1 0.75 Introduction to Physical Training U4-C1-L2 Welch APFT Formations 2 1.5 3 Alexander 4 TUE 14 The Past & Purpose of Army JROTC U1-C1-L2 Uniform Sizing/Team Building Activities The Components of Whole Health U4-C1-L3 Issue Uniforms Basic Command & Staff Principles U1-C1-L9 Regt & Co Organization Regimental Organization WED 15 Moving Up in Army ROTC U1-C1-L3 You Are What You Eat U4-C1-L4 Uniform Reissue (E) Leading Meetings U2-C4-L5 Co-Level Training Meetings Bn-Level C&S Meetings THU 16 Rank & Structure U1-C2-L3 Ranks & Duties Diet Assessments Taking Charge - Leader U2-C5-L2 Regimental SOP Review FRI 17 Roles of Leaders/Followers in Drill U2-C2-L2 Uniform Sizing/Show Let I inspection Uniform Inspection / D&C Uniform inspections Assumption of Command (CO) Uniform Inspection/Staff Work Assumption of Command (RGT) SIGNED _______________________________BN S3 APPROVED________________________________SAI 4/19/2017

GRC JROTC Cadet Training Meetings Cadet Battalion COMMANDER: Conducts Battalion Training Meetings in conjunction with Battalion Command & Staff (C&S) Meetings. Overall responsible for Cadet Battalion training planning & execution through coordination with the AI/SAI (“Brigade Commander”). Has input to the SAI/AI on any Cadet initiated/planned events. Ensures all recommended changes to Cadet Battalion training are coordinated with the SAI/AI. Oversee the Cadet Company/Platoon training. Ensure all events & training are supported by an MOI or OPORD. 4/19/2017

GRC JROTC Cadet Training Meetings Cadet Battalion XO: Oversee the Cadet Battalion STAFF. Ensures staff is properly trained and performing their respective function(s) & meets all Cadre suspense's. Main focus is the management and “resourcing” of training (oversee the Company XO’s). Act in the absence of the Cadet Battalion Commander. Cadet Battalion CSM: Oversee the Cadet Company & Bn Staff NCO’s. Ensures 1SG’s are properly trained & performing their respective function(s). Main focus is INDIVIDUAL cadet skills, to include physical fitness, personal appearance, and basic cadet knowledge. 4/19/2017

GRC JROTC Cadet Training Meetings Cadet Battalion S3: Training & Operations Officer for the Cadet Battalion. Publish all Cadet Training Schedules/Calendars. Publish all MOIs/OPORDs/FRAGOs/WARNOs. Prepare all MOI/OPORD Briefings for RCO. Plan, Coordinate, & Execute the Cadet Battalion Training Meetings. Coordinate ALL Cadet Training requirements with the SAI/AI. Coordinate with the Cadet Company Commanders on all Cadet training to ensure de-confliction of resources. Ensure all Cadre training suspense's are met. Observe and monitor all Cadet training. 4/19/2017

GRC JROTC Cadet Training Meetings Cadet Battalion STAFF (S1/2/4/5/6): Know, understand, & perform their respective staff duties and functions. Resource & Support the Training. Coordinate with the rest of the Cadet staff, especially with the Cadet Battalion XO. Coordinate all staff activities with the SAI/AI. Coordinate, as necessary, with the Cadet Company Commander(s) & 1SG’s. Maintain respective Staff Continuity Book of all on-going and completed staff actions (every week). 4/19/2017

GRC JROTC Cadet Training Meetings Cadet COMPANY COMMANDER(s): Coordinate, Conduct, Execute, & Assess Cadet Training. Ensure entire Company is informed on all training events: Ensure Platoon Leaders & Platoon Sergeants are prepared for training. Ensure all training is observed and assessed. Ensure all cadet training is RESOURCED! COMPANY XO/1SG(s): Resource Cadet training. Supervise Cadet training. Document Cadet training (attendance & evaluation). 4/19/2017

COMPLETED TRAINING Conduct an After Action Review (AAR): Obtain feedback from cadets being trained. Document all AAR comments. Document the training conducted: Who received the training? Who successfully completed the training? Be prepared to brief & discuss at Training Meeting. A written AAR will be prepared for all major events. 4/19/2017

COMPANY / PLATOON / STAFF HUDDLES WHAT ARE THEY? 4/19/2017

Cadet Leadership Huddles Cover last minutes changes to training. Final execution checklist review. Special or new command guidance. Resource status changes. Should last no more than 5-10 minutes Highly recommended ! 4/19/2017

“Golden Rules” of Training Management RULE #1 - don’t put anything on the training schedule that YOU do not intend to execute. RULE #2 – don’t fill up every minute of the training schedule: Platoons need reaction time. Plan time for immediate re-training. Ensure that there is preparation-time for training Plan for and conduct Make-up training for soldiers who missed it. 4/19/2017