Battle Focused Training

Question 1

What is the number one principle of peacetime training?

Answer 1

Replicate battlefield conditions.

Question 2

Primarily, there are three methods used to present training.
What are they?

Answer 2

1. Demonstration (Most Preferred Method)
2. Conference
3. Lecture (Least Preferred Method)

Question 3

What is Mission command?

Answer 3

The exercise of authority and direction by using mission
orders to enable disciplined initiative within the
commander’s intent to empower agile and adaptive
leaders in the conduct of unified land operations

Question 4

What are training aids?

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Name the four elements of TADSS

Answer 5

1. Training Aids
2. Devices
3. Simulators
4. Simulations

Question 6

What is risk assessment?

Answer 6

Risk assessment is making operations safer without
compromising the mission.

Question 7

What is the concept of Battle Focus Training?

Answer 7

The Battle Focus concept is to derive peacetime training
requirements from wartime missions. Units cannot
achieve and sustain proficiency on all possible Soldier,
leader, and collective tasks.

Question 8

What are the 3 letters and their meaning that commanders
normally use to assess training proficiency on METL tasks?

Answer 8

(1) T-Trained. (2) P-Practice needed. (3) U-Untrained.

Question 9

NCO’s have the primary role in training and developing
individual Soldier skills. What are officers at every level
responsible for?

Answer 9

Officers are responsible for establishing standards for
both individual and collective training.

Question 10

What is a Battle Rhythm?

Answer 10

A deliberate cycle of command, staff, and unit activities
intended to synchronize current and future operations