Battle Focused Training

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Created Jun 30, 2012
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1	What is the number one principle of peacetime training?	Replicate battlefield conditions
2	Primarily, there are three methods used to present training. What are they?	1. Demonstration (Most Prefered Method)2. Conference3. Lecture (Least Preferred...
3	What does effective training require?	Effective training requirs the personal time, energy, andguidance of commanders.
4	What is the Army training standard?	The standard for the Army is to train and maintain to the published standards in Technical...
5	When does the greatest combat power result?	The greatest combat power results when leaders synchronize combat support (CS) and combat service...
6	Once soldiers and units have trained to the standar, how do they maintain proficiencey?	They maintain proficiency through sustainment training.
7	Which FM covers Battle Focused Training?	FM 7-1
8	How do commanders determin their units' METLs?	Commanders determing their units' METLs based on war and external directives.
9	What do leaders use to assess soldier, leader, and unit proficiency?	Leaders use evaluations and other feedback to assess soldier, leader, and unit proviciency.
10	How should units train during peacetime?	Units should train in peacetime, as they will fight during war. Peacetime training must...
11	The evaluaton of collective training is critical to assessing what?	The evaluation of collective training is critical to assessing a unit's capability to perform...
12	What is a Battle Roster?	Listing of individuals, crews, or elements that reflect capabilities, proficiencies of critical...
13	What is a TEWT and where is it conducted?	Tactical Exercise Without TroopsThe TEWT is conducted on actual terrain with unit leaders and...
14	What must soldiers, leaders, and units be proficient in to perform their missions under battlefield...	Soldiers, leaders, and units must be proficient in the basic skills required to perform their...
15	What is the FCX (Fire Coordination Exercise)?	An exercise that can be conducted at platoon, company/team, or battalion/taskforce level. ...
16	Where may a CPX (Command Post Exercise) be conducted?	The CPX may be conducted in front of garrison locations or in between participating headquarters.
17	Should all maintenance be on the unit's training schedule?	YES
18	What are ten principle of training?	1. Commanders are responsible for training.2. NCOs train individuals, crews, and...
19	What are STXs (Situational Training Exercise)?	STXs are mission-related, limited exercises designed to train on collective task, or a group...
20	What drive the M.E.T.L. development process?	Battle Focus
21	What is the AAR?	The AAR is a stuctured review process that allows training participants to discover for themselves...
22	Where does the CFX (Command Field Exercise) lay?	The CFX lies on a scale between the CPX and the FTX.
23	What is the next step fot he battalion commander once the METL is developed?	Once the METL is developed, the battalion command briefs his next higher wartime commander...
24	What is a battle drill?	A battle drill is a collective action rapidly executed without applying a deliberated...
25	Who do AC commanders brief the QTB to?	AC commanders brief the QTB to the commander's tow levels above.
26	What is the LCX (Logistical Coordination Exercise)?	LCSs allow leaders to become proficient at conducting unit sustainment operations such as supply,...
27	How can commanders insure that training is effective?	They must personally observe and assess training at all echelons.
28	What may NCOs use in assessing squad, crew, and soldier proficiency?	NCOs may use a leader book in assessing squad, crew, and soldier proficiency.
29	What does battle focus drive?	Battle focus drives METL development allowing the commander to narrow the scope of his training...
30	What tow things does sustainment training do?	1. Trains on tasks, which build on skills mastered by the soldier, leader, and units....
31	When are FTXs (Field Training Exercise) conducted?	FTXs are conducted under simulated combat conditions in the field.
32	For noncommissioned officers, who are the key players in the reception and integration phase?	For noncommissioned officers, the CSM and 1SG are key players in the reception and integration...
33	The CSM and keyNCOs review and refing the supporting tasks for two things in each unit. ...	1. Each skill level in every MOS within the unit.2. CTT
34	What type of training excites and motivates soldiers and leaders?	Training that is tough, realistic, and mentally and physically challenging.
35	What does the combat training center program provide?	The combat training center program provides the most realistic environment availabel for corps...
36	Why is it particularly improtant to train and monitor low-density MOS soldiers?	Sometimes their hours are different and they get lost in the shuffle and therefore remain untrained...
37	The unit leader development program consists of what three phases?	1. Reception and integration2. Basic skills development3. Advanced development...
38	Training schedules are developed at what level and approved by whom?	Developed at company level and approved by the battalion commander.
39	Name the four elements of TADSS.	1. Training aids2. Devicess3. Simulators4. Simulations
40	What does near-term planning define?	Near-term planning defines specific actions required to execute the short-range plans. ...
41	What four skills does challenging training build?	1. Builds competence and confidence by developing new skills.2. Instills loyalty...
42	What begiins the training planning process?	Assessment
43	What does the basic skills develpment phase ensure?	The basic skills development phase ensures that the new leader attains a minimum acceptable...
44	What are training aids?	Training aids are items that assist in the conduct of training and the process of learning.
45	In the military structure, waht is the lowest level that has battle tasks?	Battalion Level
46	What does the company commander do after the METL?	He briefs the battalion commander
47	What do principles of training provide?	The principles provide direction, but are sufficiently flexible to accommodate local conditions...
48	What does the advanced development and sustainment phase involve?	The advanced develpment and sustainment phase involves sustaining those tasks already masterd...
49	What is multi-echelon training?	Multi-echelon training allows simultaneous training and evaluation on any combination of individual...
50	At battalion level, how does long-range planning start?	At a battalion level, long-range planning starts with unit assessment and is the basis for...
51	Waht unit is the lowest level to have a METL?	The company
52	What is a low density MOS?	A MOS with in an organization or unit that is required but applies to a very small amount of...
53	What is long range planning based on?	Long-range training is based on unit assessment.
54	Give some examples of training aids.	Visual modification (VISMOD) sets: for example, BRDM-2 mock-up.Graphic training aids (GTAs);...
55	Why mus the entire METL development process be understood by NCOs?	So that NCOs can integrate soldier tasks.
56	What do leaders list in he leader book?	Leaders list in the leader book the common tasks found in the Soldier's Manual of Common Tasks...
57	Are training meetings negotiable at battalion and company level?	No. Training meetings are non-negotiable at battalion and company level.
58	What is a crew drill?	A crew drill is a collective action that the crew of a weapon or piece of equipment must perform...
59	A leader may use information in the leader book to provide what?	A leader may use information in the leader book to provide input on his unit during daily "huddles"...
60	Waht is a risk assessment?	Risk assessment is the thought process of making operations safer without compromising the...
61	What is band of excellence?	The range of proficiency within whick a unit is capable of executing its wartimee METL tasks.
62	Commanders select a particular trainig exercise or combination of exercises based on what?	Commanders select a particular training exercise or combination of exercises based on specific...
63	Do soldiers have a legal responsibility to attend scheduled training?	Yes
64	What are training devices?	Training devices are three-dimensional objects that improve training.
65	What needs to be identified at the appropriate level to suport the accomplishment of the units...	Leader and soldier tasks must be identified.
66	What are simulators?	Simulators are a special category of training devices that replicate all or most of a systems...
67	What is the most difficult task for and AAR leader?	To avoid turning the discussion into a criticism or lecture.
68	When selecting exercises, commanders must consider what key questions?	Who will be trained (soldiers, leaders, teams, or units)?What are the training objectives?Which,...
69	What does the battle staff consist of?	The battle staff consists of the battalion staff and battalion slice (CS and CSS elements taht...
70	What does the MAPEX portray?	The MAPEX portrays military situations on maps and overlays.
71	Whaen are informal AARs usually conducted?	Informal AARs are usually conducted for soldiers and crew, squad, and platoon-level training,...
72	Give some examples of simulators.	Conduct-of-fire trainer (COFT); for example, M2 BFV and M1 Abrams.Flight simulators.WeaponeerSimulations...
73	What is the Battlefield Operating Systems (BOS)?	A tool that the TF commander may use to organize his battle tasks is the Battle Operating Systems...
74	What are sumulations?	sumualtions provide leaders effective training alternatives whn maneuver and gunner training...
75	What are pre-execution checks?	Pre-execution checks are the informal planning and coordination conducted prior to training...
76	When are formal AARs usually conducted?	Formal AARs are normally conducted at company level and above.
77	What is a training strategy?	The method used to attain desired levels of training proficiency on METL.
78	What are the five basic fundamentals that commanders and leader must use?	1. Move2. Shoot3. Communicate4. Sustain5. Secure
79	Historically speaking, more casualties occur in combat due to what?	Accidents
80	When used properly, simulations can create what?	When used properly, simulations can create the environment and stress of battle needed for...
81	Why aren't AARs critiques?	AARs are not critiques because they do not determine success or failure.
82	What are two keys to success in combat?	Night training and adverse weather training are keys to success in combat.
83	What does AAR stand for and what does it provide?	After Action Review. An AAR provides feeback to units by involving participants in the...
84	What are post operation checks?	Tasks a unit accomplishes at the conclusion of training.
85	What begins the training planning process?	The assessment begins the training planning process.
86	What is lane training?	Lane training is a technique for training primarily company team-level and smaller units on...