TRAINING MANAGEMENT

1. TRAINING MANAGEMENT

2. 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.

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

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

5. 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 responsibilities in a unit.

6. TRAININGOVERVIEW

7. 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 Principles of Training

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

9. 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 Commander’s Role

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

11. Battle Focus Battle Focus E A C H C O M M A N D E R E A C H C S M & 1 S 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

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

13. 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.

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

15. 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 Key Points

16. 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

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

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

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

20. METL Development Process Wartime Operational Plans 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

21. METL Development Process Wartime Operational Plans 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

22. 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 Use action verbs like Execute and Conduct-- But don’t forget to capture the planning and coordinating tasks Actual Unit METL’s 17 Tasks!

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

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

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

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

27. 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)

28. 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

29. 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)

30. 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

31. 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 Training Meeting

32. Pre Execution Checks • Drill During Training Meeting • Make Part of Leader Books • Is THEKey to Successful Execution

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

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

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

36. 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

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

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

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

40. 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

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

42. Lane #1 Lane #2 Company TOC Lane #4 Lane #3 Lane Training 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 PL’s stay with the Lane

43. Competition • Team and Squad Competition • Physical Training • Sports • Warrior Challenge • Confidence Course

44. COMBAT Most 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 Soldier Proficiency Training Leader Training Talk About Task Read About Task Least Think About Task Minimum Resources/Easy Maximum Resources/Difficult RESOURCING

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

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

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

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

49. 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 Sources for Assessment

50. 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 Types of Evaluations INFORMAL FORMAL