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| What is the number one principle of peacetime training? |
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Definition
| Replicate battlefield conditions |
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| Primarily, there are three methods used to present training. What are they? |
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Definition
Lecture
Conference
Demonstration |
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| What does effective training require? |
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Definition
Effective training requires the personal time, energy, and guidance
of commanders |
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| What is the Army training standard? |
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Definition
The standard for the Army is to train and maintain to the published standards in Technical Manuals (TMs) -10 and -20 |
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Term
| When does the greatest combat power result? |
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Definition
| The greatest combat power results when leaders synchronize combat support (CS) and combat service support (CSS) systems to compliment and reinforce one another. |
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| Once soldiers and units have trained to the standard, how do they maintain proficiency? |
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Definition
| They maintain proficiency through sustainment training. |
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| Which FM covers Battle Focused Training? |
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Definition
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Term
| How do commanders determine their units' METLs? |
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Definition
Commanders determine their units' METLs based on war and
external directives. |
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Term
| What do leaders use to assess soldier, leader, and unit proficiency? |
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Definition
| Leaders use evaluations and other feedback to assess soldier, leader, and unit proficiency. |
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| How should units train during peacetime? |
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Definition
Units should train in peacetime, as they will fight during war.
Peacetime training must replicate battlefield conditions. All training is
based on this principle |
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Term
| The evaluation of collective training is critical to assessing what? |
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Definition
The evaluation of collective training is critical to assessing a unit's
capability to perform its METL tasks |
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Term
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Definition
| Listing of individuals, crews, or elements that reflects capabilities, proficiencies of critical tasks, and other information concerning war-fighting capabilities |
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Term
| What is a TEWT and where is it conducted? |
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Definition
| Tactical Exercise Without Troops. The TEWT is conducted on actual terrain with unit leaders and staffs, without soldiers. A TEWT allows the battalion TF or company commander to train his staff and subordinate leaders |
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Term
| . What must soldiers, leaders, and units be proficient in to perform their missions under battlefield conditions? |
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Definition
Soldiers, leaders, and units must be proficient in the basic skills required to perform their missions under battlefield conditions |
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Term
| What is the FCX (Fire Coordination Exercise)? |
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Definition
The FCX is used to train the combined arms team chain of command and related fire control elements to rapidly synchronize fires on the battlefield |
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| What does the gathering of this information help identify? |
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Definition
| This information helps to identify a strategy to improve or sustain training proficiency |
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Term
| Where may the CPX (Command Post Exercise) be conducted? |
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Definition
The CPX may be conducted in garrison or in the field. It requires the establishment of the command post |
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Term
| Should all maintenance be on the unit's training schedule? |
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Definition
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| What are the ten principles of training? |
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Definition
Train as a combined arms and joint team.
Train for combat proficiency
Realistic conditions
Performance-oriented
Train to standard using appropriate doctrine
Train to adapt
Train to maintain and sustain
Train using multi-echelon techniques
Train to sustain proficiency
Train and develop leaders. |
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Term
| What are STXs (Situational Training Exercise)? |
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Definition
| STXs are mission-related, limited exercises designed to train one collective task, or a group of related tasks and drills, through practice |
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Term
| What drives the M.E.T.L. development process? |
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Definition
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Term
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| The AAR is a structured review process that allows training participants to discover for themselves what happened, why it happened, and how it can be done better |
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Term
| Where does the CFX (Command Field Exercise) lay? |
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Definition
| The CFX lies on a scale between the CPX and the FTX. |
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Term
| What is the next step for the battalion commander once the METL is developed? |
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Definition
| Once the METL is developed, the battalion commander briefs his next higher wartime commander who approves the METL |
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Term
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Definition
| A battle drill is a collective action rapidly executed without applyinga deliberate decision-making process |
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Term
| Who do AC commanders brief the QTB to? |
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Definition
| AC commanders brief the QTB to the commander’s two levels above. |
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Term
| What is the LCX (Logistical Coordination Exercise)? |
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Definition
LCXs allow leaders to become proficient at conducting unit
sustainment operations such as supply, transportation, medical, personnel replacement, maintenance, and graves registration |
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Term
| How can commanders ensure that training is effective? |
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Definition
| They must personally observe and assess training at all echelons |
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Term
What may NCOs use is assessing squad, crew, and soldier proficiency?
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Definition
| NCOs may use a leader book is assessing squad, crew, and soldier proficiency |
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Term
| What does battle focus drive? |
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Definition
Battle focus drives METL development allowing the commander to narrow the scope of his training challenge to make it manageable |
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Term
| What two things does sustainment training do? |
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Definition
Trains on tasks, which build on skills mastered by the soldier, leader, and units uses opportunity training to constantly hone proficiency on known tasks
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Term
| When are FTXs (Field Training Exercise) conducted? |
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Definition
| FTXs are conducted under simulated combat conditions in the field |
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Term
| For noncommissioned officers, who are the key players in the reception and integration phase? |
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Definition
| For noncommissioned officers, the CSM and 1SG are key players in the reception and integration phase |
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Term
| The CSM and key NCOs review and refine the supporting tasks for two things in each unit. Name those two things. |
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Definition
Each skill level in every MOS within the unit
CTT |
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Term
| What type of training excites and motivates soldiers and leaders? |
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Definition
| Training that is tough, realistic, and mentally and physically challenging |
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Term
| What does the combat training center program provide? |
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Definition
The combat training center program provides the most realistic
environment available for corps and subordinate units during peacetime. |
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Term
| Why is it particularly important to train and monitor low-density MOS soldiers? |
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Definition
| Sometimes their hours are different and they get lost in the shuffle and therefore remain untrained if not monitored and included in training |
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Term
| The unit leader development program consists of what three phases? |
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Definition
Reception and integration
Basic skills development
Advanced development and sustainment
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Term
| Training schedules are developed at what level and approved by whom? |
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Definition
Developed at company level and approved by the battalion commander
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Term
| Name the four elements of TADSS |
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Definition
Training aids
Devices
Simulators
Simulations. |
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Term
| What does near-term planning define? |
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Definition
| Near-term planning defines specific actions requires to execute the short-range plans. It is the final phase of planning prior to the execution of training. |
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Term
| What four skills does challenging training build? |
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Definition
Builds competence and confidence by developing new skills
Instills loyalty and dedication
Inspires excellence by fostering initiative, enthusiasm, and eagerness to learn
Builds aggressive, well-trained soldier |
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Term
| What begins the training planning process? |
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Definition
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Term
| What does the basic skills development phase ensure? |
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Definition
| The basic skills development phase ensures that the new leader attains a minimum acceptable level of proficiency in the critical tasks necessary to perform his mission |
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Term
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Definition
| Training aids are items that assist in the conduct of training and the process of learning. |
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Term
| . In the military structure, what is the lowest level that has battle tasks? |
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Definition
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Term
| What does the company commander do after he develops the METL? |
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Definition
| He briefs the battalion commander |
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Term
| What do principles of training provide? |
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Definition
| The principles provide direction, but are sufficiently flexible to accommodate local conditions and the judgment of commanders and other leaders |
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Term
| What does the advanced development and sustainment phase involve? |
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Definition
| The advanced development and sustainment phase involves sustaining those tasks already mastered and developing proficiency in new tasks |
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Term
| What is multi-echelon training? |
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Definition
| Multi-echelon training is the simultaneous training of more than one echelon on different tasks |
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Term
| At battalion level, how does long-range planning start? |
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Definition
| At battalion level, long-range planning starts with unit assessment and is the basis for the long- range training calendar |
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Term
| What unit is the lowest level to have a METL? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is a low density MOS? |
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Definition
| A MOS within an organization or unit that is required but applies to a very small amount of soldiers |
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Term
| What is long-range planning based on? |
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Definition
| Long-range planning is based on unit assessment |
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Term
| Give some examples of training aids |
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Definition
Visual modification (VISMOD) sets; for example, BRDM-2 mock-up
Graphic training aids (GTAs); for example-
GTA 10-2-2, Fuel System Supply Point
GTA 6-5-2, Fire Direction Kit
GTA 3-6-3, NBC Warning and Reporting System
Models; for example, inert munitions
Displays; for example, 35-millimeter slides on training topics
Books; for example, documentation on training aids
Pictures to support briefings and presentations
Magnetic media; for example, training films |
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Term
| Why must the entire METL development process be understood by NCOs? |
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Definition
| So that NCOs can integrate soldier tasks |
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Term
| What do leaders list in the leader book? |
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Definition
| Leaders list in the leader book the common tasks found in the Soldier's Manual of Common Tasks that support the METL |
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Term
| Are training meetings negotiable at battalion and company level? |
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Definition
| No. Training meetings are non-negotiable at battalion and company level. |
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Term
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Definition
| A crew drill is a collective action that the crew of a weapon or piece of equipment must perform to use the weapon or equipment |
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Term
| A leader may use information in the leader book to provide what? |
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Definition
| A leader may use information in the leader book to provide input on his unit during daily "huddles" and company training meetings. |
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Term
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Definition
| Risk assessment is the thought process of making operations safer without compromising the mission. |
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Term
| What is band of excellence? |
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Definition
| The range of proficiency within which a unit is capable of executing its wartime METL tasks |
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Term
| Commanders select a particular training exercise or combination of exercises based on what? |
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Definition
| Commander selects a particular training exercise or combination of exercises based on specific training objectives and on available resources |
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Term
| Do soldiers have a legal responsibility to attend scheduled training? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are training devices? |
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Definition
| Training devices are three-dimensional objects that improve training. |
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Term
| What needs to be identified at the appropriate level to support the accomplishment of the units’ mission essential tasks? |
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Definition
| Leader and soldier tasks must be identified. |
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Term
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Definition
Simulators are a special category of training devices that replicate all or most of a systems functions |
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Term
| What is the most difficult task for an AAR leader? |
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Definition
| To avoid turning the discussion into a criteria or lecture |
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Term
| When selecting exercises, commanders must consider what key questions? |
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Definition
Who will be trained (soldiers, leaders, teams, or units)?
What are the training objectives?
Which, if any, of the training exercises are most suitable to accomplish each objective?
What are the available resources (time, training areas, equipment, money)?
Which of the training exercises or combination will help meets the training objectives within the available training resources? |
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Term
| What does the battle staff consist of? |
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Definition
| The battle staff consists of the battalion staff and battalion slice (CS and CSS elements that are tasked-organized) |
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Term
| What does the MAPEX portray? |
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Definition
| The MAPEX portrays military situations on maps and overlays. |
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Term
| When are informal AARs usually conducted? |
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Definition
| Informal AARs are usually conducted for soldiers and crew, squad, and platoon-level training, or when resources are not available |
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Term
| Give some examples of simulators. |
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Definition
Conduct-of-fire trainer (COFT); for examples, M2 BFV and M1 Abrams Flight simulators
Weaponeer
Simulations networking (SIMNET) |
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Term
| What is the battlefield operating systems (BOS) |
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Definition
A tool that the TF commander may use to organize his battle tasks is
the battlefield operating systems (BOS) |
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Term
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Definition
| Simulations provide leaders effective training alternatives when maneuver and gunnery training opportunities are limited |
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Term
| What are pre-execution checks? |
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Definition
| Pre-execution checks are the informal planning and coordination conducted prior to training execution |
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Term
| . When are formal AARs usually conducted? |
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Definition
| Formal AARs are normally conducted at company level and above |
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Term
| What is training strategy? |
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Definition
| The method used to attain desired levels of training proficiency on METL |
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Term
| What are the five basic fundamentals that commanders and leaders must use? |
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Definition
Move
Shoot
Communicate
Sustain
Secure |
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Term
| Historically speaking, more casualties occur in combat due to what? |
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Definition
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Term
| When used properly, simulations can create what? |
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Definition
When used properly, simulations can create the environment and stress
of battle needed for effective command and battle staff training |
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Term
| Why aren't AARs critiques? |
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Definition
| AARs are not critiques because they do not determine success or failure |
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Term
| What are two keys to success in combat? |
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Definition
| Night training and adverse weather training are keys to success in combat |
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Term
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Definition
| An AAR is a review of training that allows soldiers, leaders, and units to discover for themselves what happened during the training and why. It is also used to solicit ideas on how the training could have been performed better |
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Term
| What are post operation checks? |
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Definition
| Tasks a unit accomplishes at the conclusion of training |
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Term
| What begins the training planning process? |
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Definition
The assessment begins the training planning process
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Term
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Definition
| Lane training is a technique for training primarily company team-level and smaller units on a series of selected soldier, leader, and collective tasks using specific terrain |
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