1. Training Meetings Training Circular (TC) 25-20 Field Manual (FM) 7-0/7-1 (Appendix B)
The American soldier best performs his mission if he is well informed and knows the purpose of that mission.
SMA Silas L. Copeland
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2. Company Training Meetings
Training is the Army’s number one (#1) priority.
Company training meetings are key to near-term planning and are non-negotiable.
Accordingly they appear on the weekly training calendar.
Training meetings create the bottom-up flow of information regarding specific training proficiency needs of the unit and individual soldiers.
Training meetings are conducted by leaders to review past training, identify & plan necessary retraining, plan & prepare future training, & exchange timely training information between leaders.
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3. Training Meeting Objectives
Company training meetings review completed training, de-conflict training issues, plan & prepare future training, & exchange timely training information between participants.
Training meetings are NOT a forum for discussing administrative operations & activities. Training is the sole topic.
The training meeting focuses on three (3) key tasks—
Assessing completed training to determine the effectiveness of individual, leader, & collective training conducted since the last training meeting.
Coordinating near-term training to confirm specific instructions and details to conduct the training.
Planning for short-range training to develop future training plans that refine the short-range training plan.
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4. PLANNING LONG RANGE: SHORT RANGE: NEAR TERM:
Goes out as far as 10 years at the MACOM level.
Out to 1 year at the company level for the AC
The end of the Semester (6 months) for JROTC.
SHORT RANGE:
Goes out from 3-6 months for the AC.
Out 3 months (9 weeks) for JROTC.
NEAR TERM:
6 - 8 weeks prior to execution of training for the AC.
Out 1 month (4 weeks) for JROTC.
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5. PLANNING ECHELONS
Training Guidance & Planning starts at the top & then filters it’s way down to the lowest echelon or level.
Higher HQ resources lower HQ
DIVISION
Brigade
Battalion
Company
Companies & Platoons execute COLLECTIVE training;
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6. BATTALION Training Meeting
BATTALION-LEVEL (2-9 weeks out):
Review Quarterly or Yearly/Annual Training Guidance from higher HQ.
Review recently (past week) conducted training (typically briefed by Company Commanders to Battalion Commander & Staff):
Assess training conducted since the last meeting.
Review reasons for training planned, but not conducted.
Update the current status of training proficiency.
Brief NEAR-TERM (1 month/4 weeks) training to—
Discuss any new guidance received from higher commanders.
Publish training scheduled for the next 4 to 6 weeks (1 month).
Review & complete pre-execution checks (document training distractors from higher headquarters).
Issue commander’s guidance for training scheduled 1 month/4 weeks out.
Review the SHORT-RANGE (3 months/9 weeks) plan.
Review projected resources (logistical requirements & training aids).
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7. Company-Level Participants
Leader participation is essential for a successful training meeting.
Attendance is MANDATORY!
Company commander.
Executive officer.
First sergeant.
Platoon leaders.
Platoon sergeants.
Supply sergeant.
Maintenance sergeant.
Administrative sergeant.
NBC NCO.
Others as required.
Food service NCO.
Direct support, unit representatives (FSO, ALO, EN, ADA, MI & BSB).
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8. TRAINING Responsibilities
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9. TRAINING Tasks (Army) INDIVIDUAL TASKS COLLECTIVE TASKS LEADER TASKS
Soldier’s Manuals (STP) & Soldier's Manual of Common Tasks - Warrior Skills
(based on Skill-Levels)
Army Training & Evaluation Program Manuals (ARTEP)
(based upon type & mission of unit)
Designated by the unit Commander as essential tasks that must be conducted by leaders
EXAMPLES
Engage Targets w/ M16 or M4 Rifle
Conduct an Ambush
Identify & Assess Hazards
Construct an Individual Fighting Position
Prepare for the Defense
Conduct Troop Leading Procedures (TLP)
Evaluate a Casualty
Treat & Evacuate Casualties
Conduct a Rehearsal
Measure a Distance on a Map
Conduct a Movement to Contact
Analyze Terrain
Employ Hand Grenades
Breach an Obstacle
Coordinate Fire Support
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10. TRAINING Tasks (JROTC)
INDIVIDUAL TASKS
COLLECTIVE TASKS
LEADER TASKS
Individual Drill & Ceremonies, Physical Fitness, Swiss Seat, Air Rifle, Map Reading, etc
Group Drill & Ceremonies, execute a One-Rope Bridge or Obstacle Course, Color Guard, etc
Designated by the unit Commander (or SAI/AI) as essential tasks that must be conducted by leaders
EXAMPLES
Render a proper salute
Conduct a Color Guard
Inspect another Cadet
Stand at the position of attention, parade rest, & at ease
March in Formation
(squad or platoon)
Teach another Cadet (D&C or other)
Conduct facing movements
Execute a One-Rope Bridge (as a team)
Conduct Staff Planning (prepare an MOI/OPORD)
Individual Marching
Conduct an inspection
Lead PT formation
Load an Air Rifle
Execute an Obstacle Course as team
Conduct Troop Leading Procedures (TLP)
Conduct a proper push-up
Conduct Community Service
Supervise an event
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11. Responsibilities
The Company Commander is responsible for the efficient conduct of the training meeting.
The XO coordinates training for all the soldiers in sections or attachments without platoon leaders or platoon sergeants.
The 1SG assists the commander with individual soldier training assessments, provides guidance & advice on training plans, & reviews pre-execution checks discussed during the training meeting.
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12. Responsibilities (cont)
Platoon leaders brief the collective task proficiency of their platoon, provide the commander and other members of the company with feedback on details of near-term training, and recommend collective training tasks for short–range training.
Platoon sergeants brief individual soldier tasks, brief specific essential pre-execution checks for near-term training, and recommend individual soldier tasks for short-range training.
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13. Responsibilities (cont)
Key NCOs, such as master gunners, attend training meetings & advise the commander on specialized training. For example, the master gunner works with the 1SG to track individual & crew-served weapon qualification, & helps leaders with gunnery training assessments.
Maintenance sergeant coordinates the maintenance efforts of the company and work with the commander and XO to ensure that timely support is provided. The maintenance team chief provides input on the status of maintenance training in the company, recommends maintenance-related training, and informs the commander of scheduled services and inspections.
Supply sergeants advise the commander on supply-related issues, inspections, and inventories. Supply sergeants also work with the XO and 1SG to coordinate necessary support from outside sources.
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14. TRAINING MEETING TIME & PLACE
The company meeting follows the battalion training meeting by no more than 2 days.
NOTE: 6th & 7th Periods follow 4th/5th Period.
Company training meetings generally are conducted on the same day and time each week (cyclical/repetitive). WEDNESDAY for us.
Should enable attendees to make meeting.
Should minimizing training disruptions.
Should allow subordinate leaders time to brief their soldier.
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15. TRAINING MEETING AGENDA
ROLL CALL
ASSESSMENT (AAR) OF COMPLETED TRAINING (include training planned, but NOT conducted):
Strengths
Weaknesses
How to Improve
PREPARATION FOR NEAR-TERM (1 month)TRAINING:
Future Training Already Planned and Resources Verified
Risk Management
PLANNING FOR SHORT-RANGE (3 months) TRAINING:
Plan for Future Unscheduled Training
Supports for Training Assessment
Equipment and Resources Identified
Effective Use of Training Time
MISCELLANEOUS
FEEDBACK
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16. Time Requirements (Recommended)
Meeting should NOT exceed 1 hour:
Completed training min.
Near term training min.
Short range training min.
Occasional situations may require meetings to last more than 1 hour, but these are the exception. The key is for the commander to achieve the meeting objectives as quickly and efficiently as possible.
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17. TRAINING MEETING “OUTPUT”
TRAINING SCHEDULE DEVELOPMENT:
Commanders receive input from all platoons & other elements of the company before formulating the draft training schedule.
Because of support limitations or other conflicts, the commander may have to disapprove a training event that a platoon requested, or move it to another week or month.
Once all conflicts are resolved, the commander develops a rough draft of the next training schedule.
Training schedules are then developed at company level and approved (& consolidated/de-conflicted) by battalion.
See next slide!
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18. TRAINING SCHEDULES
The Company Commander signs the training schedule, which identifies the specific unit training needs that have been planned.
The Battalion Commander then signs the training schedule, thereby giving it final approval.
The Battalion Commander’s signature finalizes the training “contract,” and verifies that necessary resources will be provided.
Once the Battalion Commander approves and the signs the training schedule, it is locked in and constitutes an official order.
Only the approving authority can authorize changes to the training schedule.
For example, the Battalion Commander is authorized to approve changes to an approved & signed company, battery, or troop training schedule. Higher headquarters must protect subordinate units from un-programmed events, activities, & other distracters.
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19. NOTES, EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
GRC HIGH SCHOOL JROTC TRAINING SCHEDULE
Week 2
13-17 AUG
SEM: 1 SY
DAY
DATE
LET
HOUR
SUBJECT
U / C / L
INSTRUCTOR
NOTES, EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
MON 13 1
0.75
Introduction to Physical Training
U4-C1-L2
Welch
APFT Formations 2
1.5 3
Alexander 4
TUE 14
The Past & Purpose of Army JROTC
U1-C1-L2
Uniform Sizing/Team Building Activities
The Components of Whole Health
U4-C1-L3
Issue Uniforms
Basic Command & Staff Principles
U1-C1-L9
Regt & Co Organization
Regimental Organization
WED 15
Moving Up in Army ROTC
U1-C1-L3
You Are What You Eat
U4-C1-L4
Uniform Reissue
(E) Leading Meetings
U2-C4-L5
Co-Level Training Meetings
Bn-Level C&S Meetings
THU 16
Rank & Structure
U1-C2-L3
Ranks & Duties
Diet Assessments
Taking Charge - Leader
U2-C5-L2
Regimental SOP Review
FRI 17
Roles of Leaders/Followers in Drill
U2-C2-L2
Uniform Sizing/Show Let I inspection
Uniform Inspection / D&C
Uniform inspections
Assumption of Command (CO)
Uniform Inspection/Staff Work
Assumption of Command (RGT)
SIGNED _______________________________BN S3 APPROVED________________________________SAI
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20. GRC JROTC Cadet Training Meetings
Cadet Battalion COMMANDER:
Conducts Battalion Training Meetings in conjunction with Battalion Command & Staff (C&S) Meetings.
Overall responsible for Cadet Battalion training planning & execution through coordination with the AI/SAI (“Brigade Commander”).
Has input to the SAI/AI on any Cadet initiated/planned events.
Ensures all recommended changes to Cadet Battalion training are coordinated with the SAI/AI.
Oversee the Cadet Company/Platoon training.
Ensure all events & training are supported by an MOI or OPORD.
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21. GRC JROTC Cadet Training Meetings
Cadet Battalion XO:
Oversee the Cadet Battalion STAFF.
Ensures staff is properly trained and performing their respective function(s) & meets all Cadre suspense's.
Main focus is the management and “resourcing” of training (oversee the Company XO’s).
Act in the absence of the Cadet Battalion Commander.
Cadet Battalion CSM:
Oversee the Cadet Company & Bn Staff NCO’s.
Ensures 1SG’s are properly trained & performing their respective function(s).
Main focus is INDIVIDUAL cadet skills, to include physical fitness, personal appearance, and basic cadet knowledge.
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22. GRC JROTC Cadet Training Meetings
Cadet Battalion S3:
Training & Operations Officer for the Cadet Battalion.
Publish all Cadet Training Schedules/Calendars.
Publish all MOIs/OPORDs/FRAGOs/WARNOs.
Prepare all MOI/OPORD Briefings for RCO.
Plan, Coordinate, & Execute the Cadet Battalion Training Meetings.
Coordinate ALL Cadet Training requirements with the SAI/AI.
Coordinate with the Cadet Company Commanders on all Cadet training to ensure de-confliction of resources.
Ensure all Cadre training suspense's are met.
Observe and monitor all Cadet training.
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23. GRC JROTC Cadet Training Meetings
Cadet Battalion STAFF (S1/2/4/5/6):
Know, understand, & perform their respective staff duties and functions. Resource & Support the Training.
Coordinate with the rest of the Cadet staff, especially with the Cadet Battalion XO.
Coordinate all staff activities with the SAI/AI.
Coordinate, as necessary, with the Cadet Company Commander(s) & 1SG’s.
Maintain respective Staff Continuity Book of all on-going and completed staff actions (every week).
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24. GRC JROTC Cadet Training Meetings
Cadet COMPANY COMMANDER(s):
Coordinate, Conduct, Execute, & Assess Cadet Training.
Ensure entire Company is informed on all training events:
Ensure Platoon Leaders & Platoon Sergeants are prepared for training.
Ensure all training is observed and assessed.
Ensure all cadet training is RESOURCED!
COMPANY XO/1SG(s):
Resource Cadet training.
Supervise Cadet training.
Document Cadet training (attendance & evaluation).
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25. COMPLETED TRAINING Conduct an After Action Review (AAR):
Obtain feedback from cadets being trained.
Document all AAR comments.
Document the training conducted:
Who received the training?
Who successfully completed the training?
Be prepared to brief & discuss at Training Meeting.
A written AAR will be prepared for all major events.
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26. COMPANY / PLATOON / STAFF HUDDLES
WHAT ARE THEY?
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27. Cadet Leadership Huddles
Cover last minutes changes to training.
Final execution checklist review.
Special or new command guidance.
Resource status changes.
Should last no more than 5-10 minutes
Highly recommended !
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28. “Golden Rules” of Training Management
RULE #1 - don’t put anything on the training schedule that YOU do not intend to execute.
RULE #2 – don’t fill up every minute of the training schedule:
Platoons need reaction time.
Plan time for immediate re-training.
Ensure that there is preparation-time for training
Plan for and conduct Make-up training for soldiers who missed it.
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