Training Management Flashcards
Mission Essential Task List (METL)
A tailored group of mission-essential tasks
Mission Essential Task
Collective task on which an organization trains to be proficient in its designed capabilities or assigned mission.
training should be
Tough, challenging, relevant, realistic
Collective task proficiency is rated as:
Trained (T) (advanced) ; Practiced (P) (Basic) ; Untrained (U) (Cannot perform task)
Who is the unit’s primary trainer
Commander
Commanders drive training by:
Determining training priorities ; making training schedules ; being engaged in training; ensuring training is up to standard
Principles of training 1&2
1) Commanders are the primary trainers
2) NCOs train individuals, crews and small teams ; advise commander
Principles of training 3-5
3) Train using multiechelon techniques to max time and resource efficiency
4) train as a combined arms team
5) training to standard
Principles of training 6-9
6) train as you fight
7) sustain levels of training proficiency over time
8) train to maintain
9) fight to train
Commanders are primary trainers
responsible for assessing unit training proficiency and prioritizing unit training.
NCOs train individuals, crews, and small teams; advise commanders
Maintain responsibility for soldier and small unit training proficiency ; train to standards; develop junior ncos and help officers train junior officers
train using multiechelon techniques to max time and resource efficiency
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
train as a combined arms team
leaders must proactively plan and coordinate training to account for as many elements and domains as possible with which they will operate
train to standard using appropriate doctrine
standard is the proficiency required to accomplish a task under a specified set of conditions that reflect the complexities of the operational environments.
Train as you fight
leaders create training environments as close to combat-like condition as possible
sustain levels of training proficiency over time
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.
Train to maintain
Units train to maintain to keep personnel, equipment, and systems in the fight. Leaders ensure units conduct maintenance under all conditions.
fight to train
Commander’s duty to fight through distractions and protect training.
Combined Arms Training Strategies (CATS)
Network to help save time on developing training. Provides task lists and training materials and provides events, frequency, and duration of training.
Digital training management system (DTMS)
web based program to manage training readiness; METL assessments ; training schedules
Long range planning
Higher HQ guidance and requirements; prioritize tasks; design training events; determine strategy; allocate necessary time and resources
Crawl -> Walk -> Run
Class -> Lane Training -> Field training exercise
Short range training
1) training schedules (T-week) ; 2)Train and certify leaders; 3) recon training sites ; 4) conduct rehearsals; 5) pre combat checks and inspections
Rehearsals
identify weak points in the plan ; ensure the plan is understood ; synchronize actions with the training event
Pre execution checks
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
8 step training model
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
execution
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
E valuation
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
Assessment
only done by commanders
proficiency assessment
Trained (T) ; Practiced (P) ; Untrained (U)
Training meetings Battalion/brigade
Battalion/brigade:
mid range guidance, plans, calendars ; long range training plan progress ; coordination of subordinate training
resources
company level training meetings
training proficiency overview ; training conducted previous week ; mid range planning and prep;
short range training
T&EO
summary document of performance and proficiency standards for individual and collective tasks
AARs
purpose is to record observations, insights, and lessons learned. Objective is to improve future performance
forms of feedback that can be used for self-development and improving training
personal observations ; trainer feedback ; higher commander observations
Risk management
process of identifying, assessing and controlling risk. Applies to operational and nonoperational activies
Threat (Tactical) risk
concerned with hazards due to enemy
hazard (accident) risk
operational risk other than tactical
residual risk
risk remaining after controls have been implemented to mitigate hazards
Risk management process
1) identify hazards 2) assess the hazards 3) develop controls and make risk decisions 4) implement controls 5) supervise and evaluate
Hazard
a condition w/ potential to cause injury, illness, or death of personnel; damage to or loss of equipment or property; or mission degradation
Assess hazards
1) degree of probability 2) severity of risk
probability
likelihood an event will occur: Extremely high (EH) ; high (H) ; Medium (M); Low (L)
Severity
Expected consequences of an event in terms of injury, property damage, or other mission imparing factors.
Catastrophic I ; critical II ; moderate III ; negligible IV
Risk levels
Extremely high (EH)
High (H)
Medium (M)
Low (L)
Controls should result in ….
reduction of severity, probability or both
implement controls
assign responsibility for implementation of controls; communicate requirements to all involved ; incorporate into mission documents and briefings
supervise
all soldiers are responsible for performing to standard, executing controls, recognizing unsafe acts. Leaders are responsible for enforcement
dd 2977
deliberate risk assessment worksheet
