Training (ADP 7-0)

Question 1

What are the general principles of ADP 7-0?

Answer 1

• # 1 priority is Unit readiness
• training focuses on weapon systems and mission-essential tasks
• individual tasks are the foundation for collective tasks
• there will never be enough time and resources to train all the tasks well (prioritize battle-focused tasks)

Question 2

What are Unit training plans (UTP)?

Answer 2

Commander communicating training guidance to subordinates

Question 3

What is multiechelon training?

Answer 3

Simultaneous training of more than one echelon on different or complimentary tasks (Efficient)

Question 4

What is the Commander’s role?

Answer 4

• Prepare
• Plan
• Execute
• Assess

Question 5

What are Commander activities?

Answer 5

• Understand
• visualize
• describe
• direct
• lead
• assess

Question 6

What are the principles of training?

Answer 6

• train as you fight
• train to standard
• train to sustain
• train to maintain

Question 7

How do you “grade” individual task proficiency?

Answer 7

Go or No-Go

Question 8

How do you “grade” collective task proficiency?

Answer 8

• T: fully trained (complete task proficiency)
• T-: trained (advanced task proficiency)
• P: practiced (basic task proficiency)
• P-: limited task proficiency
• U: untrained

Question 9

What is the band of excellence?

Answer 9

after achieving proficiency, sustaining it until deployment (T and T-)

Question 10

What is battle rhythm?

Answer 10

daily cycle of command, staff, and unit activities that synchronize operations
- training meetings
- dialogue with higher commander

Question 11

what are planning horizons?

Answer 11

• Long-range: months to years
• mid-range: pre-execution tasks
  short-range: 6 weeks before event

Question 12

what is a training objective?

Answer 12

statement of the desired outcome of an activity

Question 13

what are the time management cycles?

Answer 13

Green
- collective training
- no external tasks
- priority for resources

Amber
- some unit training
- some external tasks
- 2nd priority for resources

Red
- individual, crew, team training
- external taskings
- last resource priority

Question 14

what is the integrated training environment (ITE)?

Answer 14

live, virtual, and constructive environments

Question 15

what is an after action review (AAR)?

Answer 15

guided analysis of a unit’s performance during and/or after an event to try to improve performance