Training Units and Developing Leaders Flashcards
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What ADP Covers Training Units and Developing Leaders?
ADP 7-0
What are the three training domains the Army uses
Institutional
Operational
Self-Development
Why does the Army train?
The Army trains to provide ready forces to combatant commanders worldwide.
Why do units train?
Units train in garrison and while deployed to prepare for their mission and adapt their capabilities to any changes in an operational environment.
How do Commanders exercise the responsibility to train units and develop leaders?
through formal and informal chains, assisted by other officers and noncommissioned officers, through the development and execution of progressive, challenging, and realistic training
What are the 11 principles of unit training?
- Commanders and other leaders are responsible for training.
- Noncommissioned officers train individuals, crews, and small teams.
- Train to standard.
- Train as you will fight.
- Train while operating.
- Train fundamentals first.
- Train to develop adaptability.
- Understand the operational environment.
- Train to sustain.
- Train to maintain.
- Conduct multi-echelon and concurrent training.
How long should Soldiers train on a task?
until they master the task.
What type of approach do unit training plans use that progressively and systematically builds on successful task performance before progressing to more complex tasks?
Crawl-Walk-Run approach
What does METL stand for?
Mission Essential Task List.
What is the definition of a METL?
METL is the doctrinal framework of fundamental tasks for which the unit was designed.
What is the goal of METL proficiency?
The goal of METL proficiency is to enable the unit to adapt to unexpected situations during mission execution.
Why do Commanders develop a unit training plan?
to develop collective task proficiency.
What is the primary focus of a unit when not deployed?
Training
What should all leaders know about their subordinates two levels down?
their Strengths, weaknesses and capabilities.
The Army trains Leaders to know and help not only their subordinates but who else?
Their Families.
When does most Leader Development occur?
during operational assignments.
What does train as you will fight mean
means training under an expected operational environment for the mission.
Who are the primary trainers of enlisted Soldiers, crews and small teams?
NonCommisioned Officers
Who helps officers train units?
NCO’s
What does the acronym TADSS stand for?
training aids, devices, simulators, and simulations.
Who is responsible for ensuring their units are capable of performing their missions?
Commanders.
What is the institutional training domain?
The system which includes training base centers and schools that provide initial training and subsequent professional military education.
What is the operational training domain?
training that organizations conduct at home stations, maneuver combat training centers, during joint exercises, at mobilization centers and while operationally deployed.
What is the self-development training domain?
goal oriented learning that reinforces and expands the knowledge base, self-awareness, and situational awareness.
