Training Management

Question 1

Mission Essential Task List (METL)

Answer 1

A tailored group of mission-essential tasks

Question 2

Mission Essential Task

Answer 2

Collective task on which an organization trains to be proficient in its designed capabilities or assigned mission.

Question 3

training should be

Answer 3

Tough, challenging, relevant, realistic

Question 4

Collective task proficiency is rated as:

Answer 4

Trained (T) (advanced) ; Practiced (P) (Basic) ; Untrained (U) (Cannot perform task)

Question 5

Who is the unit’s primary trainer

Answer 5

Commander

Question 6

Commanders drive training by:

Answer 6

Determining training priorities ; making training schedules ; being engaged in training; ensuring training is up to standard

Question 7

Principles of training 1&2

Answer 7

1) Commanders are the primary trainers

2) NCOs train individuals, crews and small teams ; advise commander

Question 8

Principles of training 3-5

Answer 8

3) Train using multiechelon techniques to max time and resource efficiency
4) train as a combined arms team
5) training to standard

Question 9

Principles of training 6-9

Answer 9

6) train as you fight
7) sustain levels of training proficiency over time
8) train to maintain
9) fight to train

Question 10

Commanders are primary trainers

Answer 10

responsible for assessing unit training proficiency and prioritizing unit training.

Question 11

NCOs train individuals, crews, and small teams; advise commanders

Answer 11

Maintain responsibility for soldier and small unit training proficiency ; train to standards; develop junior ncos and help officers train junior officers

Question 12

train using multiechelon techniques to max time and resource efficiency

Answer 12

the simultaneous training of multiple echelons on complementary tasks is the most efficient and effective way to train because it optimizes the use of time and resources

Question 13

train as a combined arms team

Answer 13

leaders must proactively plan and coordinate training to account for as many elements and domains as possible with which they will operate

Question 14

train to standard using appropriate doctrine

Answer 14

standard is the proficiency required to accomplish a task under a specified set of conditions that reflect the complexities of the operational environments.

Question 15

Train as you fight

Answer 15

leaders create training environments as close to combat-like condition as possible

Question 16

sustain levels of training proficiency over time

Answer 16

Leaders understand the impact of task atrophy. Leaders actively and aggressively work to mitigate the effects of task atrophy by using available training resources to extend training proficieny.

Question 17

Train to maintain

Answer 17

Units train to maintain to keep personnel, equipment, and systems in the fight. Leaders ensure units conduct maintenance under all conditions.

Question 18

fight to train

Answer 18

Commander’s duty to fight through distractions and protect training.

Question 19

Combined Arms Training Strategies (CATS)

Answer 19

Network to help save time on developing training. Provides task lists and training materials and provides events, frequency, and duration of training.

Question 20

Digital training management system (DTMS)

Answer 20

web based program to manage training readiness; METL assessments ; training schedules

Question 21

Long range planning

Answer 21

Higher HQ guidance and requirements; prioritize tasks; design training events; determine strategy; allocate necessary time and resources

Question 22

Crawl -> Walk -> Run

Answer 22

Class -> Lane Training -> Field training exercise

Question 23

Short range training

Answer 23

1) training schedules (T-week) ; 2)Train and certify leaders; 3) recon training sites ; 4) conduct rehearsals; 5) pre combat checks and inspections

Question 24

Rehearsals

Answer 24

identify weak points in the plan ; ensure the plan is understood ; synchronize actions with the training event

Question 25

Pre execution checks

Answer 25

soldiers have equipment; are ranges requested and reconned ; leaders certified to conduct range ; are class I, III, V supplies requested ; have risk assessments been done? ; have I informed coc of plan

Question 26

8 step training model

Answer 26

1) plan the training event 2) train and certify leaders 3) recon training sites 4) issue the OPORD 5) rehearse 6) train 7) conduct after action review 8) retrain

Question 27

execution

Answer 27

deliberate and purposeful accomplishment of training objectives ; leverage live, virtual and constructive training ; leaders conduct on-site, informal AARs during and after training to improve future performance

Question 28

E valuation

Answer 28

individual and collective tasks: evaluated according to T&EOs ; Weapons quals are evaluated according to weapon - specific pubs ;
external evals- directed by CDR 2 levels up / evaluators come from outised COC

Question 29

Assessment

Answer 29

only done by commanders

Question 30

proficiency assessment

Answer 30

Trained (T) ; Practiced (P) ; Untrained (U)

Question 31

Training meetings Battalion/brigade

Answer 31

Battalion/brigade:
mid range guidance, plans, calendars ; long range training plan progress ; coordination of subordinate training
resources

Question 32

company level training meetings

Answer 32

training proficiency overview ; training conducted previous week ; mid range planning and prep;
short range training

Question 33

T&EO

Answer 33

summary document of performance and proficiency standards for individual and collective tasks

Question 34

AARs

Answer 34

purpose is to record observations, insights, and lessons learned. Objective is to improve future performance

Question 35

forms of feedback that can be used for self-development and improving training

Answer 35

personal observations ; trainer feedback ; higher commander observations

Question 36

Risk management

Answer 36

process of identifying, assessing and controlling risk. Applies to operational and nonoperational activies

Question 37

Threat (Tactical) risk

Answer 37

concerned with hazards due to enemy

Question 38

hazard (accident) risk

Answer 38

operational risk other than tactical

Question 39

residual risk

Answer 39

risk remaining after controls have been implemented to mitigate hazards

Question 40

Risk management process

Answer 40

1) identify hazards 2) assess the hazards 3) develop controls and make risk decisions 4) implement controls 5) supervise and evaluate

Question 41

Hazard

Answer 41

a condition w/ potential to cause injury, illness, or death of personnel; damage to or loss of equipment or property; or mission degradation

Question 42

Assess hazards

Answer 42

1) degree of probability 2) severity of risk

Question 43

probability

Answer 43

likelihood an event will occur: Extremely high (EH) ; high (H) ; Medium (M); Low (L)

Question 44

Severity

Answer 44

Expected consequences of an event in terms of injury, property damage, or other mission imparing factors.
Catastrophic I ; critical II ; moderate III ; negligible IV

Question 45

Risk levels

Answer 45

Extremely high (EH)
High (H)
Medium (M)
Low (L)

Question 46

Controls should result in ….

Answer 46

reduction of severity, probability or both

Question 47

implement controls

Answer 47

assign responsibility for implementation of controls; communicate requirements to all involved ; incorporate into mission documents and briefings

Question 48

supervise

Answer 48

all soldiers are responsible for performing to standard, executing controls, recognizing unsafe acts. Leaders are responsible for enforcement

Question 49

dd 2977

Answer 49

deliberate risk assessment worksheet