1. FT GORDON COMPANY/DETACHMENT COMMANDER AND FIRST SERGEANTS
ORIENTATION COURSE
OC-A QUARTERLY TRAINING BRIEFS (QTB)
REFERENCES: FM Training the Force
FM Battle Focused Training
INSTRUCTOR: SFC ALLEYNE
ASST S-3, 551ST SIGNAL BATTALION

2. OBJECTIVES Understand the preparation of QTB Review the QTB format
Understand the purpose of QTB
Understand the preparation of QTB
Review the QTB format
Understand its role in evaluation

3. OVERVIEW Briefed to two levels above
Past, Present, and Future Expectations
Results in a “Training Contract”
Senior agrees to resource and protect training plan
Subordinate agrees to execute plan to standard
Ideally briefed about six weeks before execution of
next quarter’s training

4. Commander’s Essential Elements
METL Assessment
Training Assessment
Training Planned and Not Conducted
Training Strategy
Next Quarter’s Plan
Assessment of Soldier & Leader Training
Linkage of Soldier, Leader & Collective Training
Resource Management and Issues
Long Range Training Update
Lessons Learned

5. First Sergeant’s Essential Elements
Battle Focused Soldier & Leader Training
Training Proficiency Feedback
METL Derived Soldier Tasks for Next Quarter
Soldier & Collective Task Linkage
Unit’s Education, PT, and Overweight Status

6. Role of the QTB Training Management Review
Strategy, Strengths & Weaknesses
Coordinated Events
Linkage to Higher Unit’s Goals/Objectives
Highlight Problem Areas
Clarify Responsibilities
Eliminate distracters

7. Purpose of the QTB Show where we are on METL focused training
Show where we are going over the next quarter
Show how we are going to implement the METL
focused training
Show resources needed to implement the training plan
Resulting in “A contract between the Brigade
Commander/CSM and Battalion/Company
Commanders/CSM/1SGs on training to be conducted
over the next quarter and the results to be obtained
from that training.”

8. Combined Methodology Assess Plan Rate where units are with T, P, or U
Identify areas to focus on
Insure they are METL related
COLLECTIVE
BN & CO
CDRS
INDIVIDUAL
1SGs
LEADER
CDRS, CSM
1SGS
Plan
Show how areas will be
fixed or sustained
Insure events relate to areas
to be fixed or sustained
Show linkage between
collective, individual, & leader
training
Show results to be obtained
(T, P, or U)
Identify additional resources
needed to implement the plan
COLLECTIVE
BN & CO
CDRS
INDIVIDUAL
1SGs
LEADER
CDRS, CSM
1SGS
RESOURCES
RESOURCES NEEDED
TO IMPLEMENT PLAN

9. Battalion QTB Methodology
Collective
Individual
Leader Assessment
Bn Last Qtr Collective
Training Plan
Bn Cdr’s Assessment
Battle Staff Assessment
CSM SGT’s Time Training
Assessment
Bn Leader Training
Assessment of Officers
Assessment of NCOs
Assess
Bn Cdr’s Guidance
Bn Cdr’s Strategy
Bn Next Qtr Collective
Training Plan
Bn Leader Training Plan
Plan
Resources
Battalion Resources Needed

10. Company QTB Methodology
Collective
Individual
Leader Assessment
Cdr Last Qtr Master
Training Plan
Co Cdr Assessment
1SG Soldier Assessment
1SG Strengths/Weaknesses
Co Leader Training
Assessment of Officers
Assessment of NCOs
Assess
Co Cdr’s Guidance
Co Cdr’s Strategy
Co Next Qtr Master
Training Plan
1SG Next Qtr Soldier
Training Plan
Co Leader Training Plan
Plan
Resources
Company Resources Needed

11. Participants in QTB Battalion CSM Company Commanders and their 1SGs
Battalion Staff (XO, S1, S2, S3, S4,
Battalion Maintenance Officer (BMO),
Signal Officer, and Chaplain)
Specialty Platoon Leaders (mortar, scouts, etc)
Slice leaders (engineer, air defense, etc)
Others as deemed appropriate by the commander
* Red indicates those that are not applicable to all units.

12. THE FOLLOWING SLIDES ARE FOR EXAMPLE ONLY
THE SENIOR COMMANDER DETERMINES THE
FORMAT AND CONTENT OF THE BRIEFING.
THE FORMAT SHOULD BE FLEXIBLE ENOUGH TO ALLOW
SUBORDINATE COMMANDERS, CSMs, AND 1SGs,
TO HIGHLIGHT THEIR
STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES, INITIATIVES, AND PRIORITIES.

13. EXAMPLE OF A BATTALION BRIEF

14. 2d Qtr FY 01 Quarterly Training Brief
551st Signal Battalion
2d Qtr FY 01 Quarterly Training Brief 14

15. EXAMPLE Agenda Mission and Organization Staff Sections (S1/S2-3/S4)
HQs&A Company
434th Army Band
Bravo Company
Commander’s Assessment
Battalion Wrap-up
EXAMPLE

16. EXAMPLE Mission Statement
Provide command, control, training, administration,
and logistic support to personnel assigned to HQ&A and B Companies which include Directorates, special staffs, tenant units and other assigned/attached personnel located at Fort Gordon, Georgia, and the 434th US Army Signal Corps Band. Ensure soldiers are prepared to support the full spectrum of military operations worldwide.
EXAMPLE

17. EXAMPLE Mission Essential Task List
1. Prepare soldiers to support the full spectrum
worldwide military operations.
2. Maintain an effective infrastructure to fully
support and sustain assigned personnel
during peacetime operations while providing
support for personnel tasked for contingency
missions.
3. Prepare the Band for operations.
EXAMPLE

18. EXAMPLE Mission Essential Task List P P
1st Qtr FY01
2d Qtr FY01 P
1. Prepare soldiers to support the full spectrum
of worldwide military operations.
- Physical Training
- Common Military Training
- Common Task Training
- Force Protection
- Individual Soldier Readiness
- Security clearances
- Family care and support program
- Spiritual Fitness P
EXAMPLE

19. EXAMPLE Mission Essential Task List P T
1st Qtr FY01
2d Qtr FY01 P T
2. Maintain an effective infrastructure to fully support and sustain assigned personnel during peacetime operations while providing support for personnel tasked for contingency operations.
- Personnel accountability
- Administrative support
- Physical security and property accountability of all Army assets
- Military values and ethics
- Quality of Life
- Counseling, mentoring, and coaching
EXAMPLE

20. EXAMPLE Mission Essential Task List T T P P
1st Qtr FY01
2d Qtr FY01 T T
3. Prepare the Band for operations.
- Conduct Training
- Support Military and Civilian Activities
- Support US Army Recruiting Command
- Support missions as defined by higher headquarters
- Force Protection
EXAMPLE P P

21. NCOERs
100%
97%
94%
95%
EXAMPLE

22. Awards
EXAMPLE
Present Quarter Matrix

23. EXAMPLE Organization US ARMY GARRISON 551st SIG BN 434th ARMY
SIGNAL CORPS BAND
HQ & A COMPANY
B COMPANY
EXAMPLE
CMD GRP IG
OGC
DRCS
BN HQ / STAFF
OCOS
DCA EO
BCBL
PAO
DHR
NSC
CHAPLAIN
PROTOCOL
DPW
RTN
DOIM
DCD
RCA
TDS
DPTM
DOT
SJA
U.S. LNOs
TSMs
DRM
DMPO
TECO

24. EXAMPLE Organizational Structure BN Secretary Mrs. Stevenson Commander
LTC Cruz
CSM XO
EXAMPLE
CSM Keit
MAJ Campbell
HQ & A Co
B Co
434th Army Band
C Co
CPT Rainford
1SG Skidmore
CW2 Mitchell
1SG Andrulewicz
CPT Hall
1SG Starnes S1
S2/3 S4
Chaplain
SFC Bell
SGT Maine
SGT Thompkins
SPC Dearth
PFC Hopkins
Mrs. Appletoft
SFC McElroy
SFC Boyer
SFC Alleyne
Mrs. Barnett
SFC Wallace
SPC Daniels
MAJ (Chap) Riddle
SGT Best

25. Battalion Commander’s Guidance
- Well trained, confident soldiers who are able to deploy anywhere, anytime
and accomplish the mission
- Competent, motivated leaders who can proficiently handle changing
mission requirements and provide outstanding support
- Soldiers and families who recognize they are a vital part of the unit and
know they will be cared for because we have demonstrated it
- Maintain Base Operations Support
Training
Goals
EXAMPLE
- Safety
- Improve URG Program and establish AFTB
- Improve PT, CTT, CMT, SRP Statistics
- Decrease non-deployables due to Dental Category 4
- Improve NCOER and Award processing times
- Support on-post and off-post activities
Training
Objectives
- Non-deployables
- Safety
- Mentoring
- Tasking support
Training
Priorities

26. EXAMPLE Last Quarter Calendar January February March Training Schools
PROMOTION BOARD: 10
NCOQ/SOQ: 10
NCOM/SOM: 10
NCODP: 11
QTB: 17
CTT:
NCODP MAKE-UP: 25
BN RUN: 31
PROM/NCOM/SOM BD: 7
NCODP: 8
2D QTR CMT: 15
NCODP MAKEUP: 22
BN RUN: 28
PROM/NCOM/SOM BD: 7
NCODP: 8
CADRE/STAFF CO2: 8
NCODP MAKE-UP: 22
Post Severe Weather Exercise: 22
BN CSM Enlisted Run: 28
Training
EXAMPLE
1SG Course Phase II: Jan
ANCOC (74B): 12 Sep-13 Feb
ANCOC (74B): 05 Oct-29 Feb
ANCOC (02D): 02 Jan-29 Mar
ANCOC (92G): 04 Jan-23 Mar
ANCOC (75H): 07 Jan-02 Mar
ANCOC (73C): 07 Jan-16 Feb
PLDC: 02 Jan-02 Feb
DS: 05 Jan-12 Mar
ANCOC (75H): 11 Feb-06 Apr
PLDC: 07 Feb-09 Mar
ANCOC (75H): 25 Mar-17 May
PLDC: 14 Mar-12 Apr
Schools
Read Across America: 2
TRADOC PERMGT VISIT: 5-9
AWARDS CEREMONY: 8
CDO/CAO:
CDNCO/CANCO:
2D QTR REUP INSP: 19
NEWCOMERS BRIEF: 28
WOMEN’S HISTORY
CMD PROGRAM: 28
GARRISON QTB: 28
RETIREMENT REV: 29
SPIRIT CREEK: 30
RED CYCLE: 10 DEC - 6 JAN
CDNCO/CANCO: 7-13
AWARDS CEREMONY: 11
MLK LUNCHEON: 11
TRADOC IG VISIT:
RETIREMENT REV: 25
SPIRIT CREEK: 26
NEWCOMERS BRIEF: 31
AWARDS CEREMONY: 1
CIP: 5-9
CDNCO/CANCO:
AFRICAN AMERICAN-BLACK
HISTORY CMD PROG: 21
SPIRIT CREEK: 22
NEWCOMERS BRIEF: 28
Other

27. EXAMPLE Present Quarter Calendar April May June Training Schools Other
PROMOTION BOARD: 4
NCOQ/SOQ BOARD: 4
NCOM/SOM BOARD: 4
NCODP: 12
1SG/CDR Course:
BN RUN: 25
NCODP MAKE-UP: 26
PROM/NCOM/SOM BD: 2
NCODP: 10
3D QTR CTT:
Force Protection Exer:
SAFETY STAND-UP DAY: 23
NCODP MAKE-UP: 24
TRAINING HOLIDAY:
BN RUN: 30
PROM/NCOM/SOM: 6
3D QTR CMT: 7
NCODP: 14
BN RUN: 27
NCODP MAKE-UP: 28
Training
EXAMPLE
ANCOC (74B): 18 Apr-7 Sep
PLDC: 18 Apr-17 May
Schools
TRADOC Safety Eval: 2-6
Leadership Prayer B’fast: 5
AWARDS CEREMONY: 12
Fitness Spirit Creek: 20
SPRING CLEAN-UP:
CAO/CDO:
NEWCOMERS BRIEF: 25
Spirit Creek Awards: 27
TRADOC Safety Eval of Signal:
30-4 May
AWARDS CEREMONY: 10
551st Prayer Breakfast: 18
NEWCOMERS BRIEF: 30
RETIREMENT REV: 31
CAO/CDO:
BN CIP (T):
AWARDS CEREMONY: 14
REGIMENTAL WEEK:
NEWCOMERS BRIEF: 27
Other

28. BN NCODP
Executed Last Quarter:
EXAMPLE
Planned Next Quarter:

29. Mission Essential Task List
1. Process Incoming/Outgoing Personnel
2. Process Awards
3. Process NCO Evaluations
4. Process Enlisted Promotions
5. Process Leaves
6. Process Personnel Actions
7. Manage Military Pay
8. Provide Strength Management
EXAMPLE

30. Mission Essential Task List
1st Qtr FY d Qtr FY01
1. In/Out Process Personnel T T
Inprocessing:
a. Confirm Assignment w/Orders T T
b. Fill out T T
c. Collect Installation Checklist T T
d. Determine Sep Rats/Meal Card T T
e. Determine Delta Dental Enrollment T T
Outprocessing:
a. DA 31 Complete T T
b. Collect copy of Installation/Bn Clearing Papers T T
c. Fill out T T
EXAMPLE

31. Mission Essential Task List
1st Qtr FY d Qtr FY01
2. Process Awards T T
EXAMPLE
a. Identify soldiers by name prior to PCS/ETS/RET T T
b. Check Packet for Admin data/completeness P T
c. Prepare Signature blocks T T
d. Forward Awards for Processing T T
e. Forward completed awards to company T T

32. Mission Essential Task List
1st Qtr FY d Qtr FY01
3. Process NCO Evaluations T T
EXAMPLE
a. Send out NCO-ER Notices T T
b. Check Admin Data T T
c. Inform Co Cdr of NCO-ER Status T T
d. Track NCO-ERs forward to DHR P P

33. Mission Essential Task List
1st Qtr FY d Qtr FY01
4. Process Enlisted Promotions T T
EXAMPLE
a. Initiate AAA-117/AAA-294 (PV2-SPC) T T
b. Determine Allocations/Waivers (PV2-SPC) T T
c. Check C-10 vs Cutoff Scores with/DHR T T
d. Prepare 4187/Promotion Certificates (PV2-CSM) T T

34. Mission Essential Task List
1st Qtr FY d Qtr FY01
5. Process Leaves T T
EXAMPLE
a. Check DA 31 for completeness T T
b. Check DA 31 Admin correctness T T
c. Forward Special DA 31 for Bn Cdr Signature T T
d. Apply Control Numbers T T
e. Forward Completed DA 31 to finance (72 hrs) P T
upon completion of leave

35. Mission Essential Task List
1st Qtr FY d Qtr FY01
6. Process Personnel Actions T T
EXAMPLE
a. Check 4187 for compliance w/regulation T T
and for Admin correctness
b. Determine signature authority T T
c. Forward/Track 4187 for Processing T T

36. Mission Essential Task List
1st Qtr FY d Qtr FY01
7. Manage Military Pay T T
EXAMPLE
a. Initial inprocessing at DMPO (Finance) T T
b. Assist/identify Soldiers w/pay problems (LES) T T
c. Assist Soldiers w/completing financial documents T T
d. Check Document for correctness T T
e. Forward Document to DFAS for processing T T

37. Mission Essential Task List
1st Qtr FY d Qtr FY01
8. Provide Strength Management P P
EXAMPLE
a. Determine Slots on UMR P P
b. Slot personnel on UMR P P

38. Mission Essential Task List
1st Qtr FY d Qtr FY01
Overall: T T
EXAMPLE
1. Process Incoming/Outgoing Personnel T T
2. Process Awards T T
3. Process NCO Evaluations T T
4. Process Enlisted Promotions T T
5. Process Leaves T T
6. Process Personnel Actions T T
7. Manage Military Pay T T
8. Provide Strength Management P P

39. EXAMPLE OF A COMPANY BRIEF

40. B Company 551st Signal Battalion 2d Qtr FY 01
EXAMPLE

41. EXAMPLE Mission Statement
Provide command and control, quarters, administrative support, discipline, mentoring, and counseling for all soldiers assigned or attached to Bravo Company, 551st Signal Battalion. Additionally, prepare soldiers for deployment and contingency operations through aggressive physical, professional, common military and common task training.
EXAMPLE

42. EXAMPLE Mission Essential Task List
1. Prepare soldiers to support the full spectrum of worldwide military operations.
2. Maintain an effective infrastructure to fully support and sustain assigned personnel during peacetime operations while providing support for personnel tasked for contingency operations.
EXAMPLE

43. EXAMPLE Mission Essential Task List 1st Qtr FY01 2d Qtr FY01
1. Prepare soldiers to support the full spectrum
of worldwide military operations T T
EXAMPLE
a. Physical Training and Testing
Common Military Training
Common Task Training
Force Protection
Individual Soldier Readiness
Family care and support program
Spiritual Fitness P T P T

44. EXAMPLE Mission Essential Task List P T
2. Maintain an effective infrastructure to fully support and sustain assigned personnel during peacetime operations while providing support for personnel tasked for contingency operations.
1st Qtr FY d Qtr FY01 P T
EXAMPLE T
a. Personnel accountability
b. Administrative support
c. Physical security and property accountability
of all Army assets
d. Military values and ethics
e. Quality of life
f. Counseling, mentoring, and coaching P T

45. EXAMPLE B Co Commander’s Guidance Training Goals Training Objectives
- Ensure soldiers are prepared for deployment and contingencies
- Maximize the NCO support chain to ensure every soldier
is properly trained and counseled.
Provide consistent, accurate administrative support
Provide support for family members of deployed soldiers
Training
Goals
EXAMPLE
- Maintain current safety record
CMT/CTT
Improve NCOER and award tracking at the company level
- Maintain NCOER and award processing at the company level
Maintain procedures for compassionately attached soldiers
Maintain procedures for attached retirees
Support Fort Gordon Charitable Activities
Develop program for families of deployed soldiers
Training
Objectives
- Safety
CMT/CTT/PT
Administrative Processing
Commander’s Integration
Support of deployed soldier family members
Training
Priorities

46. Last Quarter Calendar
EXAMPLE

47. Present Quarter Calendar
EXAMPLE

48. PERSTAT
As of: 15 Mar 01
EXAMPLE

49. Quarterly Gains and Losses
EXAMPLE

50. Overweight Program
As of: 15 Mar 01
EXAMPLE

51. Legal Status
As of: 15 Mar 01
EXAMPLE

52. Urinalysis Program
As of: 15 Mar 01
EXAMPLE

53. Non-Deployable Status
As of: 15 Mar 01
EXAMPLE

54. Retention
EXAMPLE

55. EXAMPLE
FIRST SERGEANT 89

56. B Co
NCODP
Executed Last Quarter:
EXAMPLE
Planned Next Quarter:

57. EXAMPLE Army Physical Fitness Good Amber Current Rating: Current Qtr
GOAL: 100% of all eligible soldiers passed record APFT every 6 months
STRATEGY: Develop and execute a sound Physical fitness training program IAW FM 21-20
LONG TERM OBJECTIVE: Raise percentage of eligible soldiers to 100% APFT pass rate by end of 3d Qtr
SHORT TERM OBJECTIVE: Have 100% of soldiers successfully removed from the Special Fitness Program and decrease the number of profiles
92%
85%
75%
87%
Good
EXAMPLE
Performance Measure:
Red – less than 70%
Amber – 71 to 89%
Green – greater than 90%
Actions Taken This Quarter:
Continuous support of BN SFPT
Identified personnel with weaknesses
Redesigned Company PT program
Current Rating:
Current Qtr
# assigned 115
# eligible
# passed
Amber
Future Actions:
Better observations of soldiers during company PT sessions/Bn Runs-looking for possible areas of weaknesses; adjust PT program to reflect results of observations
Reconstruct PT program to a higher standard
Monitor progress of new SFPT program
Inhibitors:
Profiles
Directorate missions (early work call)

58. EXAMPLE Common Task Testing Good Red Current Rating: Future Actions:
GOAL: 100% CTT Qualified by end of FY
STRATEGY: Develop and execute a sound CTT training and testing program
LONG TERM OBJECTIVE: Have 100% of soldiers qualified by end of FY 2001
SHORT TERM OBJECTIVE: Have 75% of soldiers qualified by end of 3d Qtr
Good
67%
96% 0%
42%
EXAMPLE
Performance Measure:
Red – less than 70%
Amber – 71 to 89%
Green – greater than 90%
Actions Taken This Quarter:
Planned and conducted a well received realistic CTT
Current Rating:
Red
Future Actions:
Emphasize CTT training at the directorate level
Maintain planning and class inspection procedures
Inhibitors:
Last minute instructor mission changes
Directorate missions

59. EXAMPLE NCOERs Good Amber Current Rating: Future Actions:
GOAL: 100% of NCOERs on time to DA; written to standard (without errors)
STRATEGY: Emphasize NCOER processing procedures to directorates; monitor rating scheme for position/supervisor changes
LONG TERM OBJECTIVE: 100% of NCOERs on time to DA
SHORT TERM OBJECTIVE: 100% of NCOERs on time to Bn to ensure 100% on time to DA
100%
100%
92%
88%
Good
EXAMPLE
Performance Measure:
Red – less than 79%
Amber – 80 to 98%
Green – greater than 98%
Actions Taken This Quarter:
Early notification and consistent reminders of NCOERs due
Current Rating:
Amber
Future Actions:
Close examination of NCOER Rating Scheme
Notify all directorates of proper NCOER processing channels
Inhibitors:
Delays in Directorate submission
Change of position/supervisor

60. EXAMPLE Awards Good Amber Current Rating: Future Actions:
GOAL: 100% on time submission following Bn SOP without errors; soldier received award prior to departure
STRATEGY: Early notification and consistency of process used by directorates; check awards for errors that would delay processing
LONG TERM OBJECTIVE: 100% of soldiers submitted for an award, receive award prior to departure
SHORT TERM OBJECTIVE: Maintain 100% on time submission of awards following Bn SOP guidelines
Good
EXAMPLE
Performance Measure:
Red – less than 79%
Amber – 80 to 90%
Green – greater than 91%
Actions Taken This Quarter:
Early notification and constant reminder of awards that
are due
Current Rating:
Amber
Future Actions:
Close examination of the awards submission process
Proofread awards for errors that would delay submission
Inhibitors:
Delays in directorate submission
Clerical errors that were not caught at directorate level

61. First Sergeant’s Focus
3d Qtr FY 01
Maintain Current Safety Record
New Commander’s integration
CTT and CMT maximum participation
Soldiers attendance at promotion/SOM boards
Restructure PT program
Continue ensuring compassionate and retiring soldiers are taken care of
Company orderly room relocation to Battalion Area
Provide support for the families of deployed soldiers
EXAMPLE

62. EXAMPLE Training Distracters
Overlapping Directorate/Company Requirements
Shortage of company operations personnel
EXAMPLE

63. EXAMPLE Lessons Learned
Ensure NCOERs/Awards are submitted early enough for reviews and changes to be made
Total communication/information distribution is critical to success
Variety in PT has to be closely monitored to ensure soldiers are receiving a vigorous workout
Additional soldier in orderly room is a necessity
EXAMPLE

64. EXAMPLE
B COMPANY WRAP-UP

65. QUESTIONS??