The Company Training Meeting

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The Company Training Meeting
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Company Training Meeting Participants

• Company Commander
• First Sergeant
• Executive Officer
• Platoon Leaders and Platoon Sergeants
• Supply Sergeant
• NBC NCO
• Motor Sergeant

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Training Meetings

• Non-Negotiable
• Run by the Commander With the Assistance of the
  1SG to Ensure Linkage of Soldier Training to
  Collective Training
• Conducted Weekly
• Routinely Scheduled
• Posted on Training Schedules

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Training Meetings

• Follow a Published Agenda and Time Limit
• Convert Deficiencies into Training Events
• Ensure Pre-execution Checks are Done
• Improve Near Term Plans Based on Recourses and
  Risk Assessment
• Principal Tool to Develop Training Schedule

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Training Meetings

• Ensure Training is METL Oriented
• Provide Latest Training Guidance
• Ensure Safety and Risk Assessment are Considered
• Identify Problems and Distracters
• Provide Assessment Feedback

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Training Meetings

• Leader Development Opportunities
• Identify Multi-Echelon Training Opportunities
• Result in Locked In Training Schedules

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Suggested Agenda

• Past Training
• Briefed by PLT LDRs/PSGs
• Assess Training Conducted Since Last Training
  Meeting
• Review Reasons for Training Planned /
  Not-conducted
• Determine Status of Training Proficiency

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Suggested Agenda

• Near Term Training
• Apply New Guidance
• Review Pre-Execution Checks
• Ensure Input of PLT LDRs/PSGs
• Identify and Prepare Opportunity Training
• Identify Key Soldier Changes and Resource Needs

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Training Schedules

• End Product of the Near Term Planning
• Primary Training Management Tool
• Draft Schedules Initiated 6-8 Weeks Out
• Final Schedules Published 4-6 Weeks Out
• Battalion Commander Approval
• When Signed Constitutes an Official Order

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Training Schedule Development

• Week T-6
• Based on Assessment ID Collective/Soldier Tasks
• Prepare Draft Schedules
• Submit Requests for Resources
• Begin Pre-Execution Checks

• Week T-5
• Finalize Objectives
• Confirm Support
• Identify Rehearsal Requirements
• Resolve Distracters
• Provide Soldier Tasks for Integration (NCOs)

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Training Schedule Development

• Week T-4
• Sign and Post Schedules
• Lock in Resources
• Identify and Brief Trainers on Responsibilities

• Week T-3
• Begin Rehearsals
• Ensure Distracters are Under Control

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Training Schedule Development

• Week T-2
• Fight to Stop Changes
• ID Rehearsals and Preparation Actions
• Conduct Back Briefs
• Gather Training Aids and Supplies

• Week T-1
• Complete Pre-execution Checks
• Obtain Training Aids
• Complete Rehearsals
• Stop Changes
• Brief Soldiers

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Training Schedule Development

• Week T
• Conduct Pre-combat Checks
• Execute Training to Standard
• Conduct AARs
• Record Results

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Summary

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