1. The following are two examples that can be used/modified if desired.
CONOP Examples
There is no required format for the CONOP submission; use your Unit template.
The following are two examples that can be used/modified if desired.

2. 2BCT Expert Infantryman Testing 06 – 24 August 2018

3. Day 1 – EPFA (HHC, BDE) 9-12JUL 16AUG 15AUG18 14AUG18 17AUG18 27AUG18
MISSION
2BCT conducts Expert Infantry Badge PT Test NLT 27AUG18 IVO PIKE FIELD IOT test candidate’s physical fitness prior to continuation in EIB.
APFT TIMELINE
27AUG
Event
0330
Pike Field
0400
Candidate Accountability Formation
0415
PT Test Brief
0430
Push Up Event
0515
Sit Up Event
0600
4 Mile Run Start
0745
PT Test Complete
0900
Cleanup Complete
COMMANDER’S INTENT
PURPOSE:
Conduct training/testing within EIB conditions IOT facilitate knowledge and confidence within the skills associated with Land Navigation
KEY TASKS:
Establish support architecture for event
Execute IAW published EIB standards
END STATE:
All EIB candidates appropriately evaluated on their physical fitness IAW USAIS PAM
Coordinating Instructions
Minimum required support:
70 graders
4 medics and 2 dedicated CASEVAC vehicles
Candidates will conduct 4 mile run with popsicle stick marked with their name to be deposited at turn around point.
Uniform for Candidates is summer APFU (standard ARMY shirt, no unit shirts authorized), ID Card, tags, and popsicle stick.
Uniform for graders is OCP w/PC, clipboard, red and blue pen, stopwatch, Class A EIB.
Planning factor is 1100 candidates
Training Management (8-STEP Training Model)
Plan the Training
Train/Cert Leaders
Recon the Site
Issue the Plan
Rehearse the TNG
Execute the Training
Evaluate the TNG
Retraining
9-12JUL
16AUG
Incl. ROC drill/walkthru
15AUG18
14AUG18
17AUG18
27AUG18
28AUG
N/A

4. Day 1 – Land Navigation (1-73 CAV)
MISSION
1-73 CAV executes Land Navigation training/testing IVO Area J IOT prepare/test the BDE’s Paratroopers for upcoming EIB testing.
COMMANDER’S INTENT
PURPOSE:
Conduct training/testing within EIB conditions IOT facilitate knowledge and confidence within the skills associated with Land Navigation
KEY TASKS:
Establish support architecture for event
Execute IAW BDE round robin design
END STATE:
All designated Paratroopers in BDE
familiarized on test conditions of land
navigation and postured to continue to testing.
TRAINING NOTES
10 total lanes can support upwards of 10 personnel per day iteration.
With testing beginning at we have the ability to put 120 paratroopers through the course for the day iteration. Incorporating a 15 min dispersing between candidates.
UNIT
PERSONNEL
AMMO
EQUIPMENT
TRANS
CHOW
1-73
SFC POTT, DARIN (NCOIC)
NONE
INTERNALLY RESOURCED & AREA J
3X BUSES PROVIDED BY BDE
M-M-M
SGT SYLVESTER, CLAYTON
SGT CHASTAIN, CHRISTOPHER
SGT PEARSON, JAMES
SPC PICCONE, LUCAS
2-325
SFC ELDRIDGE, MATTHEW
SFC THOMAS, BRADLEY
2-505
SSG MILLER, JONATHAN
SSG HARMAN, STEVIE
10 MTN
SSG LEGGETT, JOHN
SSG ROYSTER, MIKKEL
SGT WILSON, GARRETT
SPC BATCHELDER, CHASE

5. Day 1 – Land Navigation (1-73 CAV)
MEDEVAC ROUTE
Womack Army Medical Center
MEDIC Location with non-standard CASEVAC vehicle and aid bag.
PACE:
P: FM (SCPT)
A: Cell Phone
C: Runner

6. Day 1 – Land Navigation (1-73 CAV)
LAND NAVIGATION TESTING SITE
SITE LAYOUT
Vehicle Parking Area 1 2
MEDIC
Unit assembly area/
Location of OIC/NCOIC/
Equipment issue location/
Grading station

7. Days 2-4 – Weapons Lane (1-325 AIR) CONCURRENT TRAINING AREA
Mission: AIR will plan and conduct the EIB Weapons Proficiency Lane and associated Practice Lane IAW USAIS
Purpose: To facilitate the train up and testing of the EIB Weapons Proficiency Lane for the Brigade.
End State: All individuals are given the appropriate opportunity to train on the weapons proficiency lane and subsequently the fair opportunity to conduct concurrent training with additional equipment provided.
Concept of Manning for Weapons Lane:
Lane NCOIC (1SG/MSG): 1 Total (1SG Deen)
Station NCOIC (SGT-SFC): 10 Min. (SFC Bevel, SFC Engel, SFC Noble, SSG Bachenburg, SSG Beauchamp, SSG Carrasco, SSG Danforth, SSG Ogen, SSG Gilday, SSG Paris)
Station Graders (PVT-SFC): 10 Min.
W1- M4
W3- M249
W4- M240B
W5- Prepare Range Card for an M240B Machine Gun
W8- M2
W9- M136 AT4
W11- M3 RAWWS Carl Gustav
W13- M18A1 Claymore Mine
W14- M98 Javelin
W7- M320
STATION #5:
W8: M2
SSG Beuachamp
STATION #6:
SSG Bachenburg
W9: M136 AT4
STATION #4:
W5: Range Card
SFC Bevel
STATION #7:
W11: M3 Carl G.
SFC Engel
STATION #3:
W4: M240
SSG Paris
CONCURRENT TRAINING AREA
STATION #8:
W13: M18A1 Claymore
SFC Noble
STATION #2:
W3: M249
SSG Ogen
STATION #9:
W14: M98 Javelin
SSG Carrasco
STATION #1:
W1: M4
SSG Danforth
STATION #10:
W7: M320
SSG Gilday
INTIAL HOLDING AREA
Supplies Needed:
20 x Stopwatches
50 x Chairs
20 x Clipboards
12 x Camo Nets w/poles & Spreaders
12 Tables
5 x Bradley Tarps
200 x Score sheets per station
2 x Box of Ball Point Pens
T/C/S Boards (BDE)
2 x Box of Pencils
2 x Green Tape
1 x Box of Grease Pencils
1 x 550 Cord
2 x Pack of Map Markers
Aid Bag
1 x Box of Lamination Sheets
Lighting for EA Station
1 x Box of Ear Plugs
2 x Easel Board
50 x Sandbags
Dry Erase Markers
3 x Coolers (ice sheets)
Weapons
Equipment
12 x M249
8 x M4/M16 Magazines
18 x 240B
4 x M249 Scraper Tools
6 x M2
8 x M240 Tripod/T & E
6 x M136
6 x M2 Tripod / T & E
6 x M320
6 x Lensatic Compass
6 x M3 RAWWS Carl Gustav
7x E-Type Silhouette
3 x Cleaning Kits w/Rods
12 x M18A1
12 x Motorola Radios
6 x M240 Blank Adapter
6 x M2 Blank Adapter
12 x M249 Blank Adapter
Tank Road March
AMMO Based on 400 Candidates Testing
2000 x 5.56 Loose (Blank)
2 x M320 40mm Dummy Rounds
2000 x .50 CAL (Blank
SLUB

8. Days 2-4 – Medical Lane (2-325 AIR)
Mission: AIR will plan and conduct the EIB Medical Proficiency Lane and associated Practice Lane IAW USAIS
Purpose: To facilitate the train up and testing of the EIB Medical Proficiency Lane for the brigade.
End State: All individuals are given the appropriate opportunity to train the medical lane and subsequently the fair opportunity at the Expert Infantryman Medical Lane.
Concept of Manning for Medical Lane:
Lane NCOIC (E8): 1SG Murphy
Station NCOIC (E5-E7): SGT Flowers, SSG Hazlett, SSG Robert, SSG Jensen, SSG Snodgrass, SSG Robertson, SSG Rager, SSG Myers, SSG Fischer, SGT Jacobson
Station Graders (E1-E7): SGT Kettenbauer, SGT Martin, SGT Sweeny, SPC Saez, SGT Rumbaugh, SPC Nold, SGT Perez, SGT Bingham, SGT Hobbs, SPC Byrne
Medic Graders: SPC Doyle, SPC Musser, SPC Owens, PFC Delatorre, SPC Gowan, SPC Colston, SPC Wilcox, SPC Cheavez, SPC Garcia, SPC Dowling
M1- Request Medical Evacuation (081-COM-0101)
M3- Perform First Aid to Restore Breathing and or Pulse ( )
M4- Treat a Casualty for a Heat Injury ( )
M8- Perform First Aid for an Open Head Wound ( )
M9- Perform First Aid for an Open Abdominal Wound ( )
M10- Perform First Aid for a Suspected Fracture ( )
M11- Perform First Aid for Burns (081-COM-1007)
M12- Perform First Aid to Prevent or Control Shock (081-COM-1005)
M13- Apply a Hemostatic Dressing ( )
M15- Control Bleeding ( )
STATION #6:
NCOIC:1 X E5-E7
GRADER: 1 x E1-E7
STATION #7:
NCOIC:1 X E5-E7
GRADER: 1 x E1-E7
STATION #5:
NCOIC:1 X E5-E7
GRADER: 1 x E1-E7
STATION #8:
NCOIC:1 X E5-E7
GRADER: 1 x E1-E7
STATION #4:
NCOIC:1 X E5-E7
GRADER: 1 x E1-E7
STATION #9:
NCOIC:1 X E5-E7
GRADER: 1 x E1-E7
STATION #3:
NCOIC:1 X E5-E7
GRADER: 1 x E1-E7
STATION #10:
NCOIC:1 X E5-E7
GRADER: 1 x E1-E7
STATION #2:
NCOIC:1 X E5-E7
GRADER: 1 x E1-E7
STATION #11:
NCOIC:1 X E5-E7
GRADER: 1 x E1-E7
STATION #1:
NCOIC:1 X E5-E7
GRADER: 1 x E1-E7
Tank Road March
OBJ BULL TASKS
FOR TRAINUP ONLY
STATION #12:
NCOIC:1 X E5-E7
GRADER: 1 x E1-E7
Resources Needed:
15 Tables
9 Camo Nets (w/poles and stakes)
5 Ice sheet Coolers
10 Dry Erase Markers
10 Grease Pens
50 Pax (Sand Bag Detail)
12 Clipboards
15 (min 10) Stop Watches
50 Pens
T/C/S Boards (1per station)
2 Rolls 550 Cord
10 Holding Area Signs
INTIAL HOLDING AREA
STATION #13:
NCOIC:1 X E5-E7
GRADER: 1 x E1-E7
SLUB

9. CONCURRENT TRAINING AREA
EIB PATROL LANE PIR
P1- Adjust Indirect Fire ( )
P2- Move under Direct Fire (071-COM-0502)
P3- Submit and Send a Spot Report (SPOTREP) (171-COM-4080)
P4- Identify and Employ Hand Grenades (071-COM-4407)
P5- Perform Voice Communications (113-COM-1022)
P6- Estimate Range ( )
P7- Protect yourself from Chemical and Biological Contamination using your assigned Protective Mask (031-COM-1035)
P8- Decontaminate yourself and Individual Equipment using Chemical Decontamination.
Kits (031-COM-1013)
P10- Identify Terrain Features on a Map (071-COM-1001)
P11- Camouflage Yourself and your Individual Equipment (052-COM-1361)
Mission: Plan and conduct the EIB Patrol Lane and associated Practice Lane IAW USAIS dated 1 DEC 15.
Purpose: To facilitate the train up and testing of the EIB Patrol Lane for the 2nd BDE, 82nd ABN.
End State: All individuals are given the appropriate opportunity to train on the Patrol Lane and subsequently the fair opportunity to conduct concurrent training with additional equipment provided.
Concept of Manning for Patrol Lane:
Lane NCOIC (1SG/MSG): 1SG HAGEMAN
Station NCOIC (SGT-SFC): 8
P1: SSG Lizyness, SSG Lynch, SPC Garcia,
SGT Sanders
P2/P5: SFC Parks, SSG Mays, SSG Megett
P3: SFC Gobble, SSG Heller, SGT Colver,
CPL Sells, SPC Vela
P4: SFC Ryan, SPC Walker, SSG Gordon,
SSG Radziewicz, SSG Hernandez
P6: SFC Land, SGT McDermott, PFC Elliot,
SPC Caggiano
P7/P8: SSG Demetris, SSG Herrera,
SPC Stevens, SGT McKnight,
SPC Bradford
P10: SSG Buchanan, SGT Gleason, SGT Gahol,
CPL Huckle
P11: SSG Wetzel, SGT Porter, SSG Cotton, SPC Robles,
SGT Dibernard
STATION P6:
NCOIC:SFC LAND
Grader:x4 E1-E7
LANE NCOIC
WATER BUFFALO
STATION P10:
NCOIC:SSG BUCHANAN
Grader: x 5 E1-E7
STATION P11:
NCOIC:SSG WETZLE
Grader:x4 E1-E7
STATION P7/P8:
NCOIC:SSG DEMETRIS
Grader:x3 E1-E7
STATION P3/P5:
NCOIC:SFC GOBBLE
Grader:x3 E1-E7
STATION P2:
NCOIC:SFC PARKS
Grader:x3 E1-E7
STATION P4:
NCOIC:SFC RYAN
Grader:x3 E1-E7
CONCURRENT TRAINING AREA
Tank Road March
STATION P1:
NCOIC:SSG LIZYNESS
Grader:x3 E1-E7
Equipment :
20 x E-Type Silhouettes
10 x Compass
12 ASIIP Radios w/BA 5590
4 x Terrain Model Kit w/VIC models
200 x Sandbags
20 x 1:50K Tenino Maps
15 x Tables
1 x box Protractor
7 x E-type Targets
9 x Binoculars
9 x Pair Chem gloves
12 x FM Radio Set
1 x Case Camo Sticks
500 x 5.56 Blank Rounds for IMT
4 x Bundles Burlap bags
3 x Grenade ID Board
25 x Grenade Body’s
Bunker & Trench
3 x JLIST Complete all sizes
20 x M291/295 Decon Kits
10 x Poncho
Supplies Needed:
12 x Camo Nets w/ poles & Spreaders
40 x Stopwatches
40 x Clipboards
200 x Score sheets per station
4 x Box of Ball Point Pens
4 x Box of Pencils
T/C/S Boards (BDE)
4 x Box Red Pens
1 x 550 Cord roll
1 x Box of Grease Pencils
Aid Bag
2 x Pack of Map Markers
2 x Easel Board
1 x Box of Lamination Sheets
1x Dry Erase Markers
500x 3 x 5 Cards
1 x Box of Ear Plugs
1x GP MED or DRASH
4 x Pads paper
12x Camo nets
10 x Water jugs
2 x Water Coolers
50 x Chairs
5 x Small Mirrors
SLUB

10. Day 5 – 12 Mile Foot March (1-73 CAV)
Overview
“GO” or “NO-GO” EVENT w/ NO RE-TEST
12 MI FORCED MARCH IAW FM (PHYSICAL FITNESS TRAINING
ALL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE 3 HOURS TO COMPLETE THE PRESCRIBED COURSE WITH THE ASSIGNED PACKING LIST
SOLDIERS ON PERMANENT PROFILE CANNOT BE TESTED ON THIS EVENT
COURSE IS ALMOST ENTIRELY ON SAND TRAILS, THE CONDITION OF WHICH WILL BE WEATHER DEPENDENT.
FLA SUPPORT WILL BE LOCATED AT THE BEGINNING, MID POINT, AND TURN AROUND POINT
TWO WATER BUFFALOS WILL BE ON THE COURSE; ONE AT THE START AND ONE AT THE TURN AROUND POINT
THERE ARE TWO CROSSING POINTS ON HARD BALL ROADS. THESE POINTS WILL BE MANNED WITH A 2 CROSSING GUARDS WHO WILL BE EQUIPPED WITH REFLECTIVE VESTS, CONE FLASHLIGHTS, AND HEADLIGHTS. THEY WILL OCCUPY THE ROADS IN ADVANCE OF ANY CROSSING CANDIDATES
2X EIB HOLDERS WILL TRAIL THE FORMATION TO NOTIFY TURN AROUND POINT CADRE THERE ARE NO MORE CANDIDATES ON THE COURSE
FLA WILL DRIVE THE COURSE IN TRAIL OF THE LAST CANDIDATE AFTER FIRST LEG IS CLEAR
EVENT
DTG
LANE SETUP
CANDIDATE TRANS
0300
ROUTE BRIEF
0430
RUCK BEGINS
0500
RUCK ENDS
0800
FLA CLEARS RTE FROM TURN AROUND TO FINISH
0810
RESOURCES REQUIRED
Time Clock (Start/Finish point)
Control Point Desk
4x Road Guard vest
8x Troopers for Route Control
8x ASIP radios in man-pack configuration
Engineer Tape
2 x Stop Watches
FM 21-20
3 x FLA w/ ASIP and 4 Medics
2 x Water Buffalo

11. Day 5 – 12 Mile Foot March (1-73 CAV)
Foot March Overview

12. Day 5 – 12 Mile Foot March (1-73 CAV)
Packing List
35 POUNDS DRY
(1) Air Items
-Hook pile tape lowering line
-Harness single point release, w/adj. D-ring attaching Straps
(2) Bag, waterproof
(3) 1 x ACU, set (top and bottom)
(4) Sleep system complete
Bivy cover
Cinch sack
Sleeping bag
Patrol bag
(5) CAMELBACK
(6) Trouser, Wet Weather
(7) Parka, Wet Weather
(8) Poncho
(9) Poncho Liner
(10) Reflective Belt wrapped around outside of MOLLE pack
(11) Shirt, Polypro / Sleep Shirt
(12) Socks, Cushioned Green (3each)
(13) Entrenching tool with carrier
(14) Undershirt, Tan (3ea)
(15) Knee Pads
(16) Light-weight cold weather top
(17) Light-weight cold weather bottom
(17) 2Qt canteen with case outside of ruck sack
(18) ISSUED ruck (MOLLE / ALICE)
UNIFORM:
The 12-Mile forced march must be executed in the OCP/ACU uniform with approved boots. In addition to the OCP/ACU uniform, Candidates are also required to have the following at a minimum: ACH, Eye Pro, ID Tags, Id Card, FLC or TAPS with the following; Rifleman out load ( 7 Magazines, Fragmentation Pouch, Medical Pouch, 2 x Canteen Pouches w/ 1 qt canteens or hydration system. * gunners/grenadiers add pouches accordingly ) ,Gloves, Knee Pads, promask.

13. Day 5 – 12 Mile Foot March (1-73 CAV)
Start/End Point
Normandy DZ
Sicily DZ

14. Day 5 – 12 Mile Foot March (1-73 CAV)
Sicily DZ
LAY OUT
TOC
OBJ BULL
FINISH
ROLE 1
POV PARKING

15. Day 5 – OBJ Bull Tasks (1-73 CAV)
T1- Evaluate a Casualty
T2- Apply a Tourniquet to Control Bleeding
T3- Transport a Casualty
ORP
50 meters
Finish Line
CCP
Evaluate a Casualty/ Apply a Tourniquet to Control Bleeding
Candidate Transports Casualty with SKEDCO 50 meters from OBJ Bull to the CCP
OBJ
BULL
The Candidate Lays out Equipment based on Unit packing list or Unit weighs The Candidates packing list with scales 35lbs dry weight.
Candidate Receives Follow on Mission
Candidate moves 50 meters from the ORP to the casualty on OBJ Bull
Candidate moves to ORP drops ruck, links-up with other member of the Aid & Litter Team that has the SKEDCO gets briefed by grader

17. 1BCT Expert Infantryman’s Badge October 2018

18. EIB Execution Timeline
AAR to USAIS
08 NOV
• 15 OCT Train-up Day 1 • 16 OCT Train-up Day 2 • 17 OCT Train-up Day 3 • 18 OCT Train-up Day 4 • 19 OCT Train-up Day 5 • 20 OCT Commander’s Time • 21 OCT Commander’s Time • 22 OCT Test Day 1: EPFA and Land Navigation • 23 OCT Test Day 2: Individual Testing • 24 OCT Test Day 3: Individual Testing • 25 OCT Test Day 4: Individual Testing • 26 OCT Test Day 5: 12-Mile Foot March and Final Event, and Award Ceremony
EIB Testing
22-26 OCT
Awards Ceremony
26 OCT
Ft Benning Validation OCT
Candidate Training
15-20 OCT
Internal Validation
9-10 OCT
Set-Up
02-04 OCT
Preparation
and planning
OCT 22 T-Day
EPFA
Land Navigation
OCT 23: T+1
Testing Stations Rotation 1
OCT 24: T+2
Testing Stations Rotation 2
OCT 25: T+3
Testing Stations Rotation 3
OCT 26: T+4
12 Miler
Final Event
Awards

19. Validation Timeline 11 OCT FOCUS AREAS:
Packets, EPFA, 12 Mile/Final Event, Land Nav
Packet Review
EIB Managers Address Graders
EPFA/12 Mile/Final Event
Lunch
Land Navigation
Weapons lane
12 OCT
FOCUS AREAS:
Weapons/Patrol/Medical Lane
Medical Lane
EIB Manger Addresses Candidates
Lunch
Patrol Lane
Initial Planning Timeline:
04 APR 16: EIB Board Memorandum approved by USAIS.
10 MAY 16: OPORD disseminated
20-24 JUN 16: Ft Benning EIB Test Site Manager will Validate the EIB Committee
11-24 JUL 16: EIB Train-up
25-29 JUL 16: EIB Testing with the EIB Award Ceremony on 29 JUL 16 following the completion of the 12-mile Forced March and Clearance of OBJ Bull.

20. Concept Event Responsibilities: EPFA: 1-327 IN Land Nav: 2BCT
Weapons: 2BCT
Medical: IN
Patrols: IN
12 Mile Ruck: CAV
Final Event: 2BCT
Ceremony: IN
Each Individual Testing Station should be established with the following at a minimum:
Authorized stopwatches for timing.
All required weapon systems and equipment for each selected task.
Adequate lighting, overhead cover, ground cloth, and field tables if needed.
Dividers that prevent Candidates from observing each other while testing.
Adequate spreadsheets/scoresheets and administrative materials.
Adequate safety requirements.
Minimum of two Graders and an NCOIC/OIC.
Copies of all Tasks, Conditions, Standards, and performance measures for all Graders.
All Tasks, Conditions, Standards, and performance measures printed on large poster board in holding area. Individual Testing Stations will be executed inside the established three lanes (Weapons, Medical, and Patrol). There should be adequate distance inside the established lanes to execute all Individual Testing Stations.
In order to facilitate Candidate throughput, Units should plan on establishing multiple sub-stations inside of each Individual Testing Station based on Unit numbers of EIB Candidates.
Medical Lane
2-327 IN
EPFA
1-327 IN
Weapons Lane
2-502 IN
Patrol Lane
1-506 IN
1BCT EIB
TOC

21. Approved EIB Tasks
WEAPONS LANE-
W1: Carbine/Rifle and Light Grenade Launcher
W2: M17 Pistol and Shotgun
W3: M249
W4: M240
W5: Hand Grenades
W6: AK-47 and Foreign Weapons
W7: Javelin
W8: M2 .50 Caliber Machine Gun
W9: Heavy Grenade Launcher
W10: Anti-Tank Weapons Option One (AT4)
MEDICAL LANE-
M1: Request Medical Evacuation
M2: Provide Care under Fire and Move a Casualty
M3: Perform First Aid to Restore Breathing and/or Pulse
M4: Evaluate a Casualty for a Heat Injury
M5: Control Bleeding
M6: Evaluate and Treat a Casualty for a Spinal Injury and Shock
M7: Apply an Occlusive Dressing and Perform a Needle Chest Decompression
M8: Perform First Aid for an Open Head Wound in a CBRNE Environment
M9: Treat an Open Abdominal Wound and Eye Injuries
M10: Treat a Fracture and a Burn
PATROL LANE-
P1: Adjust Indirect Fire
P2: Move under Direct Fire
P3: Tactical Handheld Radio
P4: Defense Advanced GPS Receiver (DAGR) Operations
P5: Camouflage and Visual Signaling Techniques
P6: Range Card
P7: Chemical and Biological Operations
P8: Resection and Military Maps
P9: M18A1 Claymore Mine Option Two (Non-electric Initiation)
P10: Transmit a Spot Report with a Tactical Man Pack Radio
Note Pages should include the macro, micro, so what and take away for the information on slide being shown.

22. “Free For All” Training
EIB Train-Up Concept
GRP
MON
15 OCT
TUE
16 OCT
WED
17 OCT
THU
18 OCT
FRI
19 OCT
SAT
20 OCT 1
(1-327 IN /
2-327 IN)
Land Navigation
Weapons Lane
Medical Lane
Patrol
Lane
Mandatory
Free For All
Optional
“Free For All” Training 2
(1-506 IN /
1-32 CAV) 3
(1-26 IN /
1-502 IN) 4
(2-502 IN /
1-75 CAV)

23. 12-Mile Foot March and Final Event
EIB Testing Concept
GRP
MON
22 OCT
TUE
23 OCT
WED
24 OCT
THU
25 OCT
FRI
26 OCT 1
EPFA
0930-EENT
Day LN
EENT-BMNT
Night LN
Weapons Lane
Patrol Lane
Medical Lane
12-Mile Foot March and Final Event
Awards Ceremony 2 3

24. Train-up Week Timeline
Lane Timeline PT
Chow
Formation
Training Begins
Lunch (Cadre driven)
Training Ends
Dinner
BUB
Land Navigation Timeline
Formation
Trans
Day Land Nav Iteration 1
1230 Lunch
Day Land Nav Iteration 2
Dinner
Night Land Nav Iteration 1
Rest
Night Land Nav Iteration 2
0700 Trans
Initial Planning Timeline:
04 APR 16: EIB Board Memorandum approved by USAIS.
10 MAY 16: OPORD disseminated
20-24 JUN 16: Ft Benning EIB Test Site Manager will Validate the EIB Committee
11-24 JUL 16: EIB Train-up
25-29 JUL 16: EIB Testing with the EIB Award Ceremony on 29 JUL 16 following the completion of the 12-mile Forced March and Clearance of OBJ Bull.

25. Ruck March & Final Event
EIB Test Week Timeline
22 OCT
EPFA & Land Nav
Formation
EFPA
EFPA Complete
Formation
Trans to Land Nav
Day Land Nav Begins
Day Land Nav Ends
Night Land Nav Begins
Night Land Nav Ends
Trans
23-25 OCT
Lanes PT
Chow
Formation
Training Begins
Lunch (Cadre driven)
Training Ends
Dinner
BUB
**No PT will be executed on 23 OCT
26 OCT
Ruck March & Final Event
0330 Formation
0400 Ruck March Begins
0700 Ruck March Ends
0730 Breakfast Available
0800 Begin Site Tear Down
1000 EIB Ceremony
Initial Planning Timeline:
04 APR 16: EIB Board Memorandum approved by USAIS.
10 MAY 16: OPORD disseminated
20-24 JUN 16: Ft Benning EIB Test Site Manager will Validate the EIB Committee
11-24 JUL 16: EIB Train-up
25-29 JUL 16: EIB Testing with the EIB Award Ceremony on 29 JUL 16 following the completion of the 12-mile Forced March and Clearance of OBJ Bull.