Test Questions Flashcards
What is the single most important meetings
Training Meetings
How Often Are training meetings conducted
Weekly
How Many Types of AARs are there`
2
Formal
Informal
What level are formal AARs
Theater
What Level are informal AARs
Unit Level
What Levels are informal Evaluations
Unit Leaders
What Levels are Formal Evaluations
Brigade CL
What Levels are Internal Evaluations
Battalion
What Levels are External Evaluations
Division
AN AAR consists of what four parts:
- Review what was supposed to happen
- Establish what happened
- Determine what was right or wrong with what happened
- Determine how the task should be done differently
Top Down/Bottom up training commanders what
- Determine the tasks the unit will train
* Delegate authority to NCOs
What Do NCOs Train
- Individuals
- Crews
- Small teams
What is a Battle Rhythm
A Battle rhythm is a deliberate cycle of command, staff, and unit activities intended to synchronize current and future operations.
Why is it important to establish a battle rhythm
Establishing a battle rhythm helps sequence the activities, events, and actions that regulate the flow and sharing of information that supports the training process.
Why is Battle Rhythm Effective
- Facilitates and establishes interactions related to training among the commander, staff, and subordinate units.
- Establishes a routine for staff interactions and coordination.
- Facilitates planning by the staff and decision making by the commander.
What is a MET
A mission-essential task (MET) is a
collective task on which an organization trains to be proficient in its designed capabilities or assigned mission.
WHAT is a METL
A mission-essential task list (METL) is a tailored group of mission-essential tasks
What is a Standardized METL
A standardized METL is developed by applicable proponents for company and larger units with a TOE.
What is a Battle task
A Battle Task is a collective task on which a platoon or lower echelon trains that supports a company MET.
What are the Five Inputs to METL Development
- Wartime Operational Plans
- Enduring Combat Capabilities
- Operational Environment
- Directed Missions
- External Guidance
What is a Core METL
is a list of a unit’s essential tasks which are derived from its core capabilities, and based on the unit’s TOE mission and doctrine.
What is a Directed METL
Directed METL - is a list of the unit’s tasks required to accomplish an assigned mission.
What type of METL does BDE and Higher have
BDE (and higher) have standardized METLs
What type of METLs to BN and Batteries have
Battalions and companies create their METL based on higher guidance (collective tasks)
What is the battle focus concept
The battle focus concept involves understanding the responsibility for and the links between the collective METs and the individual tasks that support them.
What is the ATMS
ATMS is the Army enterprise program automating management of unit and individual training. Web-based applications and centralized databases: ATN, CATS, & DTMS.
What is the ATN
Army Training Network (ATN): provides a single, Web-based portal with links to Army training doctrine, processes, and resources used by units.
What is the CATS
Combined Arms Training Strategy (CATS): provide training strategies based on analysis of the missions, functions, and capabilities as stated in the unit’s TOE and the proponent-generated unit task list… crawl, walk, and run methodology to assist trainers…task, purpose, outcome, and execution guidance
What is the DTMS
Digital Training Management System (DTMS): automates specific training and management processes through Web-based program…digitally develop, record, and coordinate training plans within organizations as well as record training assessments, training completion, and training readiness
- Who is responsible for conducting training and gunnery certifications?
- Leaders at all levels
- What command level is responsible for Table XII (12)?
- Brigade
- What command level is responsible for Table VII (8)?
- Battalion
- How often is a crew roster submitted?
- Monthly or whenever there is a change