TRAINING

References 377th TSC FRAGO XOPDX to OPORD 03-003 43d ASG FRAGO 003 to OPORD 04-10-01 FM 7-0 Training the Force FM 25-101 Battle Focused Training

Agenda Purpose of the 8-Step Training Model Overview of the Steps Anatomy of the 8-Step Training Model Plan the Training Train and Certify Leaders Recon the Site Issue the Plan Rehearse Execute Conduct an AAR Retrain Recap of the Steps Conclusion

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Purpose of the 8-Step Training Model To provide a standard method by which leaders may properly plan and execute effective training. “Leaders will use the 8-step training model as their template for planning, preparing, executing, and assessing training. Just as we execute the troop leading procedures for tactical operations, execute the 8-step training model for training…” -General Thomas Schwartz

Preview of the Steps EXAMPLE: APFT 8. RETRAIN 7. CONDUCT AAR Corrective PT/ Re-test EXAMPLE: APFT 7. CONDUCT AAR Company Leadership 6. EXECUTE Administer APFT using FM 21-20 Company Daily PT Program / Run the 2 Mile Course 5. REHEARSE Sir, This quarter is our preparation for war. We will do this by improving collective tasks through the BN FTX, qualification ranges, and the BN LFX. 4. ISSUE THE PLAN 1SGs Notes / Disseminate Info 3. INITIAL RECON OF TRAINING SITE PU/SU: Fest Tent / Run:2 Mile Course 2. TRAIN AND CERTIFY LEADERS Graders APFT: 26 DECEMBER 1. PLAN THE TRAINING SCHEDULE: WK 52 (27-31 DECEMBER)

8-Step Training Model (1 of 8) Plan the Training The OPTEMPO is high—there is little time to train and NO time to waste. Training strategy must be battle-focused and METL driven. We no longer have the luxury of training anything else. Develop clear training objectives and a way to measure your progress toward proficiency in a given task. Leaders must seize every opportunity to get soldiers to the field, fire weapons, and practice / execute their wartime mission.

Plan the Training EXAMPLE: EXEVAL Example: Sir, This quarter is our preparation for war. We will do this by improving collective tasks through the BN FTX, qualification ranges, and the BN LFX. Example: Individual and collective tasks identified EXEVAL requirements identified External support identified 1. PLAN THE TRAINING

8-Step Training Model (2 of 8) Train & Certify Leaders Focus on your training methodology to execute and develop leaders as superb trainers. Identify the key skills that contribute to success, and develop a certification program that validates the proficiency of your leaders. Leader training not only ensures the leader knows how to perform the task, it also allows the leader to decide the best way to train the task. By training, coaching, and mentoring our leaders, we set them up for success, we shape them professionally, and most importantly, we show them we care.

Train and Certify Leaders EXAMPLE: EXEVAL Sir, This quarter is our preparation for war. We will do this by improving collective tasks through the BN FTX, qualification ranges, and the BN LFX. Example: Weekly STT Evaluators Certified at BN level Battalion CO evaluates Company CO Captains from the BN evaluate PLs, etc. 2. TRAIN AND CERTIFY LEADERS

8-Step Training Model (3 of 8) Recon the Site Reconnaissance allows the leader to determine whether a site is suitable for a specific training event. Example: In the Military Police, the leader’s reconnaissance must be extremely detailed as site selection and layout are critical to the success of the training. Consideration such as maneuver area, MOUT Sites, road networks, etc. are critical to training.

Recon the Site EXAMPLE: EXEVAL Example: Sir, This quarter is our preparation for war. We will do this by improving collective tasks through the BN FTX, qualification ranges, and the BN LFX. Example: Will the site facilitate the training? Does it have the space and tarining resources that I need? 3. INITIAL RECON OF TRAINING SITE

8-Step Training Model (4 of 8) Issue the Plan The plan is usually stated in the form of a written or oral order—used to transmit information and instructions to subordinates. Expressing orders in standard formats containing essential elements, ensures that instructions are conveyed clearly, concisely, and completely. Referencing SOP’s for tasks often expedites issuance of orders. Use the standard OPORD format. Clearly state your intent in a way that is easy to understand, so mission accomplishment is possible in the absence of further instructions.

8-Step Training Model (4 of 8) Issue the Plan EXAMPLE OF CLEAR INTENT: Mission: 43d Engineer BN will destroy the bridge located at Grid BF123456 NLT 1200L, 14 November, IOT prevent the enemy from entering a critical part of our area of operation. Execution, Commander’s Intent: My intent is to prevent the enemy from gaining access to our side of the bridge – hold them on the other side at all costs! Bottom Line: The mission is to blow the bridge, however, if that can NOT be accomplished, HOLD the enemy on the far side of the bridge – by any means!

Issue the Plan EXAMPLE: EXEVAL Example: Publish the EXEVAL OPORD Sir, This quarter is our preparation for war. We will do this by improving collective tasks through the BN FTX, qualification ranges, and the BN LFX. 4. ISSUE THE PLAN Example: Publish the EXEVAL OPORD Backbrief to ensure everyone knows the plan

8-Step Training Model (5 of 8) Rehearse Helps to ensure maximum effectiveness of training. If leaders can visually conceptualize the task, they will no doubt execute better when the time comes. Allows a chance to “work out the kinks” or eliminate any problems that may distract training. Well directed rehearsals help soldiers become familiar with what they must do. A good way to rehearse is to have the leader walk and talk the soldiers through each action. Rock drills, Crawl and Walk Phase

Rehearse EXAMPLE: EXEVAL Example: CO and PLT FTXs Conduct Load out – validate load plans PCIs Sir, This quarter is our preparation for war. We will do this by improving collective tasks through the BN FTX, qualification ranges, and the BN LFX.

8-Step Training Model (6 of 8) Execute The success in this phase depends on the quality of our training and whether it prepared the team for execution. Orders must have clear coordinating instructions so that each leader’s duty and method is clear. We must continually emphasize training to standard, not time. Allow adequate time between events for preparation of the next event. Run Phase

Execute EXAMPLE: EXEVAL Example: Conduct EXEVAL Sir, This quarter is our preparation for war. We will do this by improving collective tasks through the BN FTX, qualification ranges, and the BN LFX. Example: Conduct EXEVAL Work hard and keep motivated

8-Step Training Model (7 of 8) Conduct an AAR We must master the “how to” of the after action review. It is a critical to the assessment phase as well as determining what to train next. This gives the chance for leaders and soldiers to give valuable input and express their feelings about the previous training. Be candid, be frank—heck, be brutally honest. This is the time to put all pride aside and really discuss what went well and more importantly, what needs to be improved on. Here is the time to do so, not at on an Operational Deployment.

Conduct an AAR EXAMPLE: EXEVAL Example: 7. CONDUCT AAR Example: Conduct an informal AAR after every mission Should be facilitated by the evaluator but executed by the unit EXEVAL AAR after last day – reward Soldiers for excellence Sir, This quarter is our preparation for war. We will do this by improving collective tasks through the BN FTX, qualification ranges, and the BN LFX.

8-Step Training Model (8 of 8) Retrain If the unit does not demonstrate task proficiency through the formal EXEVAL, retraining MUST take place. The recertification process of key skills is critical to our progression strategy. Soldiers need to understand that substandard performance and failure are unacceptable and they will be retrained. We owe it to them as leaders.

Retrain EXAMPLE: EXEVAL Example: Evaluators will assess Ts, Ps, and Us Re-train on smaller tasks immediately – usually built into EXEVAL Identify major focus for next Green cycle, quarter, etc. Sir, This quarter is our preparation for war. We will do this by improving collective tasks through the BN FTX, qualification ranges, and the BN LFX.

Recap of the Steps EXAMPLE: Today’s Training 8. RETRAIN 7. CONDUCT AAR Brief is available to all COs direct / NCOs execute 8. RETRAIN EXAMPLE: Today’s Training 7. CONDUCT AAR Now is the time to identify areas to: SUSTAIN / IMPROVE 6. EXECUTE OPD / NCOPD conducted 13 NOV 04 Draft due to Group S3 NLT 06 NOV 04 Brief was rehearsed for content / timing 5. REHEARSE Sir, This quarter is our preparation for war. We will do this by improving collective tasks through the BN FTX, qualification ranges, and the BN LFX. 4. ISSUE THE PLAN 43d ASG published FRAGO on 01 NOV 04 TSC FRAGO came out 11 NOV 04 3. INITIAL RECON OF TRAINING SITE Theater selected for its comfort / capacity Audio Visual was easily available 2. TRAIN AND CERTIFY LEADERS I was assigned 1 NOV 04 Group CO and S3 required a briefback 43d ASG given mission to conduct OPD/NCOPD by 377th TSC roughly 3 weeks ago Topics identified and laid out in a schedule 1. PLAN THE TRAINING

Conclusion “Remember, training is the glue. PT, gunnery, marksmanship, MOS proficiency, leader development, squad-platoon-team EXEVALs, and even intramural sports are vehicles that bond our junior leaders with senior leaders of the unit.” -General Thomas Schwartz