Battle Focused Training Part 3

Front 1

What does near-term planning define?

Back 1

Near-term planning defines specific actions requires to execute the short-range plans. It is the final phase of planning prior to the execution of training.

Front 2

What four skills does challenging training build?

Back 2

Builds competence and confidence by developing new skills.
Instills loyalty and dedication.
Inspires excellence by fostering initiative, enthusiasm, and eagerness to learn.
Builds aggressive, well-trained soldiers.

Front 3

What begins the training planning process?

Back 3

Assessment

Front 4

What does the basic skills development phase ensure?

Back 4

The basic skills development phase ensures that the new leader attains a minimum acceptable level of proficiency in the critical tasks necessary to perform his mission.

Front 5

What are training aids?

Back 5

Training aids are items that assist in the conduct of training and the process of learning.

Front 6

In the military structure, what is the lowest level that has battle tasks?

Back 6

Battalion level

Front 7

What does the company commander do after he develops the METL?

Back 7

He briefs the battalion commander

Front 8

What do principles of training provide?

Back 8

The principles provide direction, but are sufficiently flexible to accommodate local conditions and the judgment of commanders and other leaders

Front 9

What does the advanced development and sustainment phase involve?

Back 9

The advanced development and sustainment phase involves sustaining those tasks already mastered and developing proficiency in new tasks.

Front 10

What is multi-echelon training?

Back 10

Multiechelon trainingallows simultaneous training and evaluation on any combination of individual and collective tasks at more than one echelon. Multiechelon training is the most efficient and effective way to train and sustain proficiency on mission essential tasks within limited periods of training time.

Front 11

At battalion level, how does long-range planning start?

Back 11

At battalion level, long-range planning starts with unit assessment and is the basis for the long- range training calendar.

Front 12

What unit is the lowest level to have a METL?

Back 12

The company.

Front 13

What is a low density MOS?

Back 13

A MOS within an organization or unit that is required but applies to a very small amount of soldiers

Front 14

What is long-range planning based on?

Back 14

Long-range planning is based on unit assessment.

Front 15

Give some examples of training aids.

Back 15

Visual modification (VISMOD) sets; for example, BRDM-2 mock-up.
Graphic training aids (GTAs); for example-
GTA 10-2-2, Fuel System Supply Point
GTA 6-5-2, Fire Direction Kit
GTA 3-6-3, NBC Warning and Reporting System
Models; for example, inert munitions.
Displays; for example, 35-millimeter slides on training topics.
Books; for example, documentation on training aids.
Pictures to support briefings and presentations.
Magnetic media; for example, training films.

Front 16

Why must the entire METL development process be understood by NCOs?

Back 16

So that NCOs can integrate soldier tasks

Front 17

What do leaders list in the leader book?

Back 17

Leaders list in the leader book the common tasks found in the Soldier's Manual of Common Tasks that support the METL.

Front 18

Are training meetings negotiable at battalion and company level?

Back 18

No. Training meetings are non-negotiable at battalion and company level.

Front 19

What is a crew drill?

Back 19

A crew drill is a collective action that the crew of a weapon or piece of equipment must perform to use the weapon or equipment

Front 20

A leader may use information in the leader book to provide what?

Back 20

A leader may use information in the leader book to provide input on his unit during daily "huddles" and company training meetings.

Front 21

What is risk assessment?

Back 21

Risk assessment is the thought process of making operations safer without compromising the mission.

Front 22

What is band of excellence?

Back 22

The range of proficiency within which a unit is capable of executing its wartime METL tasks

Front 23

Commanders select a particular training exercise or combination of exercises based on what?

Back 23

Commander select a particular training exercise or combination of exercises based on specific training objectives and on available resources.

Front 24

Do soldiers have a legal responsibility to attend scheduled training?

Back 24

Yes

Front 25

What are training devices?

Back 25

Training devices are three-dimensional objects that improve training.

Front 26

What needs to be identified at the appropriate level to support the accomplishment of the units mission essential tasks?

Back 26

Leader and soldier tasks must be identified.

Front 27

What are simulators?

Back 27

Simulators are a special category of training devices that replicate all or most of a systems functions.

Front 28

What is the most difficult task for an AAR leader?

Back 28

To avoid turning the discussion into a criteria or lecture

Front 29

When selecting exercises, commanders must consider what key questions?

Back 29

Who will be trained (soldiers, leaders, teams, or units)?
What are the training objectives?
Which, if any, of the training exercises are most suitable to accomplish each objective?
What are the available resources (time, training areas, equipment, money)?
Which of the training exercises or combination will help meets the training objectives within the available training resources?

Front 30

What does the battle staff consist of?

Back 30

The battle staff consists of the battalion staff and battalion slice (CS and CSS elements that are tasked-organized).