state of the infantry (cg infantry school sept 2013)
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• Develop resilient and adaptive Infantry Soldiers • Provide a Realistic /Relevant Training Environment • Ensure USAIS employs Professional Cadre • Develop Infantry Leaders & Soldiers Committed to the Profession of Arms • Instill the Warrior Ethos
• Ensure that FBGA continues to be a safe environment for Soldiers, civilians, and families • Champion improvement initiatives that increase MCoE capabilities •Validate Soldier Enhanced Capabilities to meet requirements of BCT 2020 • Be an ambassador for all visitors on and off the installations •Ensure the MCoE meets all Army Requirements
• Be the voice of the Infantry branch during Army Reorganization. • Maintain viable Infantry forces to support Army, Joint, and DoD Operational Requirements • Develop Infantry Officers and NCOs to successfully fill CSL Billets in BCTs • Define Individual and Leader KSAOs for the Infantry Force • Develop Individual Infantry AOC/MOS Professional Development Standards
USAIS Vision: “…Regardless of the platform in which the Infantry arrives to battle, what emerges from those platforms are well-trained, well-led, and well-equipped infantrymen that are extraordinary physically fit warrior/athletes, precision marksmen, and are prepared to execute warrior tasks and battle drills.”
-- BG David Haight, Oct 2012
USAIS Mission: Provide the operational force with adaptive and innovative Infantry
Soldiers and leaders that embody the Warrior ethos and are trained and developed in Infantry skills, ready today to support our Army at war, and relevant to
tomorrow’s fight.
Infantry (DCG-I) Commandant, IN School Chief of Infantry Deputy Commanding General
Key Tasks:
FOLLOW ME!
• Increased Course Rigor • USAIS Training Load
• IBCT CPR Methodology • Mobility Dilemma • MWFC Survey
• Soldier 2020 (KSAO) • Leader Development timeline (Officer/NCO) • IN Force Structure
Commandant, IN School
Infantry (DCG-I) Commandant, IN School Chief of Infantry Deputy Commanding General
Key Tasks:
USAIS Vision: “…Regardless of the platform in which the Infantry arrives to battle, what emerges from those platforms are well-trained, well-led, and well-equipped infantrymen that are extraordinary physically fit warrior/athletes, precision marksmen, and are prepared to execute warrior tasks and battle drills.”
-- BG David Haight, Oct 2012
Increased Course Rigor
• OCS: Physical Training Requirements
• IBOLC: – 17 Wk POI (ASAT and Heavy
Weapons) – Combined Arms Focus – Leader Challenge Vignettes
• Ranger: – Demolition training re-added – Combatives training re-added – Stryker introduced – AC-130
• NCOA: • Increased Field Training • ALC Self-Study Program
(SSP) • Master Gunner – Home Station
Pre-requisite Training • ASLTE – ASAT in Sniper
USAIS Training Load Course FY 2013 FY 2016 Delta % Airborne 17556 11027 -6529 -37% OSUT 19797 20757 960 5% Ranger 3246 3000 -246 -8% IBOLC 1718 1548 -170 -10% Pathfinder 657 600 -57 -9% Jumpmaster 581 440 -141 -24% MLC 506 200 -306 -60% Sniper 463 405 -58 -13% IMLC 400 200 -200 -50% RSLC 375 325 -50 -13% BFV MG 240 200 -40 -17% Total 45539 38702 -6837 -15%
Training Seat vacancies are the primary cause for future FY reductions and not due to sequestration. MTSS dollars remain available to train.
FOLLOW ME!
• Increased Course Rigor • USAIS Training Load
• IBCT CPR Methodology • Mobility Dilemma • MWFC Survey
• Soldier 2020 (KSAO) • Leader Development timeline (Officer/NCO) • IN Force Structure
Chief of Infantry
Infantry (DCG-I) Commandant, IN School Chief of Infantry Deputy Commanding General
Key Tasks:
USAIS Vision: “…Regardless of the platform in which the Infantry arrives to battle, what emerges from those platforms are well-trained, well-led, and well-equipped infantrymen that are extraordinary physically fit warrior/athletes, precision marksmen, and are prepared to execute warrior tasks and battle drills.”
-- BG David Haight, Oct 2012
Soldier 2020 (KSAO) (Determination Methodology)
Purpose: To inform development of the Army’s diversity inclusion strategy by identifying mitigation strategies to overcome institutional and cultural barriers and implementation issues.
• Review of Existing Physical Demands • Crosswalk Combined Arms Training Strategies to Critical Task List • Determine the physical components of specific tasks (Lift, pull, carry, etc.) • Update based on operational environment, latest technology, and current Soldier equipment.
Personal Protective Equipment and Weapon (PPE)
Uniform Boots ACU Multi tool Rigger Belt Patches Patrol Cap ID Tags Undershirt Gloves
Eye Pro Notebook Drawers Socks Wrist Watch Ear Plugs Chapstick ID Card
Soldier Load (Fighting)
IOTV w/ neck/groin protector (Size Large) Enhanced Small Arms Protective Inserts (Size Large) Enhanced Side Ballistic Insert set with Side Plate Carrier 100 oz Hydration system ( With Water) Fighting Load Carrier 30 round magazine pouch (3 x 0.25) Hand grenade pouch (2) with (2) M67 Fragmentation Grenades Lensatic Compass w/case Individual First Aid Kit (IIFAK) Mag light flashlight w/2 ea AA battery Infrared signal beacon, PHOENIX w/Battery Ballistic Knee/Elbow Pads Visual/Language Translator Card Casualty Feeder Report/Witness Statement Advanced Combat
Helmet (ACH) Helmet Cover w/camouflage cover band
Night Vision goggle mounting plate Ballistic Protection Goggles (ESS) M4 Carbine w/fully loaded magazine M68- CCO w/ battery 3 point sling Back-Up Iron Sight M-4 RAS & Fwd Pistol Grip 5.56mm Magazine with 30 rounds each (6 ea) Sure Fire light w/ battery PAQ-4C w/batteries
Average Soldier Weight 188 lbs Average Infantry SFC Weight 180 lbs
12.4 lbs
70.4 lbs
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Assault Pack w/ waist pack 2QT Canteen w/Cover and Sling w/water Liner Poncho Poncho Improved Rain suit Top Improved Rain suit Bottom Neck Gaiter Meal Ready To Eat 1 ea (1.50/0.68 kg) Undershirt moisture wicking x 1 ea Socks x 1 pr Improved Cleaning Kit Flexi Cuffs (4 large per soldier) Chemlight (2per) Water purification tablets Camo Face Paint VS17 Panel (small)
<24 hr Sustainment Load
Uniform 12.4* lbs PPE 70.4* lbs + <24 Hr Sustainment Load 19.3* lbs Approach March Load 102.1* lbs
Soldier Load (<24 hour Sustainment)
19.3 lbs
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Physical Demands (Former) MOS 11B Infantryman
Physical Demands (Updated) Frequently visually identifies vehicles, equipment, and individuals at long distances. Frequently visually identifies vehicles and equipment at 1000 meters and individuals at 300 meters. (SL 1-4)
Frequently digs, lifts, and shovels 21 pounds scoops of dirt in bent, stooped or kneeling position. Frequently digs, lifts, and shovels 11 pounds scoops of dirt in bent, stooped or kneeling position. (SL 1-4)
Occasionally raises and carries 160 pounds person on back. Occasionally drags 270 pound person 15 meters. (SL 1-4)
Frequently performs all other tasks while carrying a minimum of 65 pounds, evenly distributed over entire body.
Constantly performs all other tasks while carrying a minimum of 82 pounds, evenly distributed over entire body. (SL 1-4)
Frequently walks, runs, crawls, and climbs over varying terrain for a distance of up to 25 miles.
Frequently walks, runs, crawls, and climbs over varying terrain and altitude changes for a distance of up to 15 miles, during a 24 hour period, while carrying 103 pounds evenly distributed over entire body, after which Soldier must retain the ability to perform all other physical requirements. (SL 1-4)
Frequently runs for short distances.
Frequently rise from a prone, kneeling, or crouched position, sprint for 3 to 5 seconds while carrying a minimum of 82 pounds, evenly distributed over entire body, then returning to a prone, kneeling, or crouched position. Repeating for a distance of no less than 100 meters. (SL 1-4)
Frequently lifts 89 pounds 5 feet. Frequently lifts 107 pounds 5 feet as part of a two Soldier team. (SL 1-4) Occasionally carries 153 pounds 10 meters. Occasionally carries 153 pounds 10 meters as part of a two Soldier team. (SL 1-2) Frequently lifts 55 pounds over head. Occasionally lifts 65 pounds vertically 5-6 feet in the air. (SL 1-2) Frequently lowers 58 pounds 3 feet. Frequently lifts, lowers, and moves laterally 59 pounds 3 feet while seated. (SL 1-4) Frequently lifts and lowers 32 pounds bags shoulder high. Frequently lifts and lowers 40-pound bags shoulder high. (SL 1-4) Frequently throws 1-pound object 40 meters. Frequently throws 1 pound object 35 meters. (SL 1-4) Frequently lifts 55 pounds 3 feet high, moves laterally 5 feet and places object in tube. Frequently lifts 65 pounds 3 feet high, moves laterally 5 feet and places object in tube. (SL 1-2)
Frequently lifts 45 pounds waist high. Frequently lifts 45 pounds waist high and carries it up to 15 meters. (SL 1-4) 10
Leader Development Timeline Infantry Officer
PME: 1 4 8 11 15 18 21 22 25 OSUT WLC ALC SLC SMA
Basic Branch Competency
1:2 DWELL 1:2 DWELL
BROADENING ASSIGNMENT 1:2 DWELL 1:2 DWELL 1:2 DWELL 1:2 DWELL
BROADENING ASSIGNMENT
Infantry Noncommissioned Officer
Leader Development Timeline Infantry Officer
PME: 1 4 8 11 15 18 21 22 25 OSUT WLC ALC SLC SMA
Basic Branch Competency
1:2 DWELL 1:2 DWELL
BROADENING ASSIGNMENT 1:2 DWELL 1:2 DWELL 1:2 DWELL 1:2 DWELL
BROADENING ASSIGNMENT
Infantry Noncommissioned Officer
Infantry Force Structure (Active Component)
43 BCTs (15 ABCT 20 IBCT 8 SBCT)
61,776 Infantry Soldiers
(3,774 / 58,002)
• 40 IN Only BN Commands • 97 IN/AR BN Commands
• 64 IN Only BN CSM • 50 IN/AR BN CSM
32 BCTs (9 ABCT 15 IBCT 8 SBCT)
60,386 (-3%) Infantry Soldiers
(3,639 / 56,747) (-4% / -2%)
• 39 IN Only BN Commands • 86 IN/AR BN Commands
Loss of 12 BN Opportunities
• 63 IN Only BN CSM • 44 IN/AR BN CSM
Loss of 7 BN Opportunities
2013 2017
As of 6 Sep 13
Ft Benning
Ft Stewart
Ft Drum
Ft Campbell
Ft Polk
Ft Hood
Ft Lewis
Ft Knox
Italy Germany
Ft Irwin
Ft Carson
Ft Bliss
Ft Riley
Ft Bragg
Ft Wainwright
Ft Richardson
Schofield Barracks
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Korea FY 13 Active Component Operational Units Current Endstrength +/- 547K
2014 Goal: 520K 2017 Goal: ≤490K
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Ft Carson
Ft Bliss
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Ft Bragg
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Ft Richardson
Schofield Barracks
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FOLLOW ME!
• Increased Course Rigor • USAIS Training Load
• IBCT CPR Methodology • Mobility Dilemma • MWFC Survey
• Soldier 2020 (KSAO) • Leader Development timeline (Officer/NCO) • IN Force Structure
Dep. Commanding General Infantry
Infantry (DCG-I) Commandant, IN School Chief of Infantry Deputy Commanding General
Key Tasks:
USAIS Vision: “…Regardless of the platform in which the Infantry arrives to battle, what emerges from those platforms are well-trained, well-led, and well-equipped infantrymen that are extraordinary physically fit warrior/athletes, precision marksmen, and are prepared to execute warrior tasks and battle drills.”
-- BG David Haight, Oct 2012
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IBCT CPR (Assessment and Recommendations)
IBCT Strengths
Strategic Mobility
Operations in Restrictive Terrain
Low Sustainment Requirement
Forcible Entry Operations
Joint/Multinational Interoperability
IBCT Weaknesses
Operational Depth and Tempo
Tactical Mobility and Agility
Firepower
Mission Command
Protection and Sustainment in all environments
Recommended Investment Priorities: Operational Depth and Tempo
Organizational improvements Reconnaissance and Security enhancements Joint Integration Initiatives
Tactical Mobility and Agility Reducing Soldier/Squad Load Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Strategy IED Detection Capabilities
Firepower Dsmt Lethality / Small Arms Strategy Precision Fires Enhancements Mobile Protected Firepower Dev.
Mission Command Nett Warrior / Network Enhancements
Sustainment and Protection Small Unit Power Sust. Initiatives Sustainment Capacity in Austere Environments Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems Strategy
Integrated DOTMLPF initiatives will improve IBCT combat effectiveness
2020 Design
IBCT Mission and Operational Context
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BCT Mission: Disrupt or destroy enemy forces, control land areas including populations and resources and conduct combat operations to protect US national interests. (SRC 77300R400)
IBCTs: • Operate as part of a joint force • Conduct Unified Land Operations under mission cmd of Div and Corps • Depend on joint and Echelons Above Brigade assets (Joint Operational Access Concept; AOC; Mvmt & Mnvr Functional Concept) IBCT Standardized METL (Apr 13)
The IBCT’s ability to deploy rapidly and operate in complex terrain distinguish it from other brigade combat teams.
Current
FDUs
Derived from FM 3-90.6, The Bde Cbt Tm & TRADOC Pam 525-3-6 Mvmt & Mnvr Concept * Subject to change pending
approval of CAV SQDN FDU
Mobility Dilemma
IBCT (SBCT?) ABCT
+ Strategic Mobility - Tactical Mobility
- Strategic Mobility + Tactical Mobility
GCV Replaces M2 Bradley
JLTV Replaces HMMWV
AMPV Replaces M113
LRV Vehicle for IBCT CAV SQDN
Light Tank Supports IBCT in Force Entry Role
MWFC #11 “Developing resilient and adaptive Soldiers and units to operate effectively in
environments of complexity and persistent danger.”
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14a. What echelon is currently the
most effective in understanding the principles of Mission Command to support brigade operations?
0% 0%
14%
50%
36%
SQD PLT CO BN BDE 0%
20%
40%
60%
0%
14%
41%
18% 27%
SQD PLT CO BN BDE 0%
20%
40%
60%
14b. What echelon should be the most
effective in understanding the principles of Mission Command to support brigade operations?
Takeaway: Need Increased Mission Command Capabilities at Company and Platoon Levels
US Army Armor School
( USAARMS )
US Army Infantry School
( USAIS )
316 CAV BDE A - BOLC III
AR Functional Inter Student Ofc
DSTE
194 AR BDE 19 D / K OSUT
91 A / M AIT DSTE
192 IN BDE BCT
OCOA
198 IN BDE 11 B / C OSUT
197 IN BDE IN Functional
DSTE
199 IN BDE BOLC I
I - BOLC III Airborne
OCOI
Ranger Training Brigade
SGS
Supply and Services Division
Plans and Operations
Division
Tactics Instr Division
MCCC
Combined Arms Integration
Division
Training Development
Division
Publication Support Division
Doctrine and Collective Tng
Division Lessons Learned
Concepts Development
Division
Soldier Requirements
Division
Mounted Requirements
Division
Maneuver Battle Lab
Int & Synch Office
Maneuver - SLC
IN - ALC 11 B / 11 C ALC
AR - ALC 19 K / 19 D ALC
91 A / M ALC
Warrior Leader Course
NCOA DOTS DOT DOTD CDID
G1 G2 G3 G6 G8
TRADOC Capability Mgr
HBCT SBCT IBCT
Soldier BCT Mission Cmd
BFSB
Commanding General Maneuver Center of Excellence
Protocol
PAO CIG IG SJA
SACG Magazine
Museum
QAO EO
Safety Retention
HHC, MCoE MCoE Band
USAF LNO USMC LNO Foreign Svc LNOs
Personal Staff
Special Staff
FBGA Garrison Command
DHR DPTMS DOL G4
NEC
MCoE HQ Chief of Staff
MCoE CSM
MCoE DCG
DRM
Chaplain
DPW
NCOA - WLC • Fort Bragg • Fort Drum • Fort Stewart
DFMWR
FBGA PAO
Support Operations
Division
Ground System Material Management
Directorate
MCoE Organization
IMCOM Organization
AMC Organization
NETCOM Organization
TACOM Organization
*
192 IN BDE is assigned to USAARMS but retains the Infantry blue color to reflect the unit’s Branch heritage *
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19K AR OSUT BN USMC Det & 91A/M
1-81st (6 Co)
19D CAV OSUT BN 5-15th (6 Trp)
Basic Tng BN 1-46th (5 Co)
Basic Tng BN 2-47th (5 Co)
Reception BN 30th AG (5 Co)
194th Bde
1-29th (5 Cos)
1-16th (4 Cos)
3-16th (4 Cos) ARC/CLC
AR IET SPT IN OSUT SPT
RSLC
316th Bde
11B/C OSUT BN 1-19th (5 Co)
11B/C OSUT BN 1-50th (6 Co)
11B/C OSUT BN 2-19th (6 Co)
11B/C OSUT BN 2-54th (6 Co)
11B/C OSUT BN 2-58th (6 Co)
198th Bde
RTBn 4th RTB (4 Co)
w/FLT Co
RTBn 5th RTB (4 Co)
RTBn 6th RTB (4 Co)
ABN BN 1-507th (6 Co)
Ranger Training Bde Concept Development Div
Soldier Division
Mounted Requirements Div
Maneuver Battle Lab
TCMs x 4
CDID
Support Opns
Supply & Services
Material Management
FMX Maint (AMC)
Dept DOTS
USAARMS USAIS
Management Staff (PMO)
Training Dev Div
Doctrine & Collective Tng Div
Dept Tng & Doct Develop
Publication Support Div
Staff & Faculty Div
ABOLC BN 2-16th (4 Co)
IBOLC BN 2-11th (4 Co)
OCS/DCC BN 3-11th (5 Co)
DOT MCCC/PCC/CAID
NCOA (SLC/ALC/WLC)
199th Bde
BN Provost (4 Co)
LRC
Core Organizations that Perform Core Missions/Functions
Not Branch Specific MCoE Armor Infantry
(23 July 2013)
Special Staff
Museum
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MWFC #1 “Developing and sustaining a high degree of situational understanding while operating in
complex environments against determined, adaptive enemy organizations”
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1a. What echelon is currently the most
effective in understanding the Enemy Situation in a complex environment to support brigade operations?
0% 4%
30% 30% 36%
-20%
0%
20%
40%
60%
SQD PLT CO BN BDE
11% 4%
30%
7%
48%
0%
20%
40%
60%
SQD PLT CO BN BDE
1b. What echelon should be the most
effective in understanding the Enemy Situation in a complex environment to support brigade operations?
Takeaway:
MWFC #1 “Developing and sustaining a high degree of situational understanding while operating in
complex environments against determined, adaptive enemy organizations”
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2a. What echelon is currently the most
effective in communicating the Enemy Situation in a complex environment to support brigade operations?
0% 4%
19%
41% 37%
0%
20%
40%
60%
SQD PLT CO BN BDE
4% 15% 19%
26% 37%
-20%
0%
20%
40%
60%
SQD PLT CO BN BDE
2b. What echelon should be the most
effective in communicating the Enemy Situation in a complex environment to support brigade operations?
Takeaway:
MWFC #1 “Developing and sustaining a high degree of situational understanding while operating in
complex environments against determined, adaptive enemy organizations”
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3a. What echelon is currently the most
effective in the ability to detect changes in the Enemy Situation in order to make tactical decisions in a timely manner to support brigade operations?
0%
11%
44%
26% 19%
0%
20%
40%
60%
SQD PLT CO BN BDE
7%
26% 30% 22%
15%
-20%
0%
20%
40%
60%
SQD PLT CO BN BDE
3b. What should be the most effective
in the ability to detect changes in the Enemy Situation in order to make tactical decisions in a timely manner to support brigade operations?
Takeaway:
MWFC #2 “Conducting effective air-ground combined arms reconnaissance to rapidly develop the
situation in close contact with the enemy and civilian populations. ”
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4a. What echelon is currently the most
effective in conducting effective air-ground operations/reconnaissance to develop the Enemy Situation to support brigade operations?
0%
16% 24%
44%
16%
0%
20%
40%
60%
SQD PLT CO BN BDE
0%
28% 24%
36%
12%
-20%
0%
20%
40%
60%
SQD PLT CO BN BDE
4b. What echelon should be the most
effective in conducting effective air-ground operations/reconnaissance to develop the Enemy Situation to support brigade operations?
Takeaway:
MWFC #2 “Conducting effective air-ground combined arms reconnaissance to rapidly develop the
situation in close contact with the enemy and civilian populations. ”
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5a. What echelon is currently the most
effective in conducting air-ground operations/reconnaissance to develop the situation of the civilian population (human terrain) to support brigade operations?
0%
12%
36% 36%
16%
-20%
0%
20%
40%
60%
SQD PLT CO BN BDE 0%
16%
44%
28%
12%
0%
20%
40%
60%
SQD PLT CO BN BDE
5b. What echelon should be the most
effective in conducting air-ground operations/reconnaissance to develop the situation of the civilian population (human terrain) to support brigade operations?
Takeaway:
MWFC #3 “Conducting maneuver and integrate all arms and joint capabilities to seize and retain
the initiative and defeat capable, determined enemy organizations in all types of terrain including dense urban areas (includes offense and defense). ”
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6a. What echelon is currently the most
effective in conducting joint operations?
0% 0%
12%
28%
60%
-20%
0%
20%
40%
60%
SQD PLT CO BN BDE 0% 4%
28% 24%
44%
0%
20%
40%
60%
SQD PLT CO BN BDE
6b. What echelon should be the most
effective in conducting joint operations?
Takeaway:
MWFC #3 “Conducting maneuver and integrate all arms and joint capabilities to seize and retain
the initiative and defeat capable, determined enemy organizations in all types of terrain including dense urban areas (includes offense and defense). ”
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7a. What echelon is currently the most
effective in conducting multi-national operations?
0% 0%
12%
28%
60%
-20%
0%
20%
40%
60%
SQD PLT CO BN BDE 0%
8%
24% 20%
48%
0%
20%
40%
60%
SQD PLT CO BN BDE
7b. What echelon should be the most
effective in conducting multi-national operations?
Takeaway:
MWFC #4 “Conducting security operations across wide areas to secure the force, critical
infrastructure, or critical activities (e.g. development of indigenous security forces or establishment of legitimate governance/rule of law).”
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8a. What echelon is currently the most
effective in conducting area reconnaissance to obtain detailed information on enemy activity within a prescribed area to support brigade operations.
8% 8%
21%
54%
8%
0%
20%
40%
60%
SQD PLT CO BN BDE
8% 8%
38% 42%
4%
0%
20%
40%
60%
SQD PLT CO BN BDE
8b. What echelon should be the most
effective in conducting area reconnaissance to obtain detailed information on enemy activity within a prescribed area to support brigade operations.
Takeaway:
MWFC #5 “Retaining freedom of movement and action at the end of extended and contested lines of
operation during high tempo, decentralized operations.”
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9a. What echelon is currently the most
effective in maintaining situational awareness when moving tactically to support brigade operations?
5% 14%
55%
27%
0% 0%
20%
40%
60%
SQD PLT CO BN BDE
14% 14%
50%
18%
5%
0%
20%
40%
60%
SQD PLT CO BN BDE
9b. What echelon should be the most
effective in maintaining situational awareness when moving tactically to support brigade operations?
Takeaway:
MWFC #5 “Retaining freedom of movement and action at the end of extended and contested lines of
operation during high tempo, decentralized operations.”
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10a. What echelon is currently the
most effective in maintaining freedom of movement during high tempo brigade operations?
0% 5%
50%
27% 18%
0%
20%
40%
60%
SQD PLT CO BN BDE
0%
14%
41% 32%
14%
0%
20%
40%
60%
SQD PLT CO BN BDE
10b. What echelon should be the most
effective in maintaining freedom of movement during high tempo brigade operations?
Takeaway:
MWFC #5 “Retaining freedom of movement and action at the end of extended and contested lines of
operation during high tempo, decentralized operations.”
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11a. What echelon is currently the
most effective in conducting route reconnaissance to determine conditions that may affect friendly movement?
0%
32% 32% 28%
9%
-20%
0%
20%
40%
60%
SQD PLT CO BN BDE
5%
41%
18% 27%
9%
0%
20%
40%
60%
SQD PLT CO BN BDE
11b. What echelon should be the most
effective in conducting route reconnaissance to determine conditions that may affect friendly movement?
Takeaway:
MWFC #5 “Retaining freedom of movement and action at the end of extended and contested lines of
operation during high tempo, decentralized operations.”
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12a. What echelon is currently the
most effective in conducting sustainment operations after 72 hours of offensive operation in an austere environment?
0% 0%
14%
59%
27%
-20%
0%
20%
40%
60%
SQD PLT CO BN BDE 0% 0%
27%
50%
23%
0%
20%
40%
60%
SQD PLT CO BN BDE
12b. What echelon should be the most
effective in conducting sustainment operations after 72 hours of offensive operation in an austere environment?
Takeaway:
MWFC #11 “Developing resilient and adaptive Soldiers and units to operate effectively in environments
of complexity and persistent danger.”
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13a. What echelon is currently the
most effective in leaders operating using Mission Orders?
0% 9%
55%
27%
9%
0%
20%
40%
60%
SQD PLT CO BN BDE
0%
45%
27% 18%
9%
0%
20%
40%
60%
SQD PLT CO BN BDE
13b. What echelon should be the most
effective in leaders operating using Mission Orders?
Takeaway:
Leader Challenge
Leader Challenge • Future add to IBOLC POI • MCCC/NCOA
• Facilitate BOLC groups • New vignette recruitment
• MCoE started In-house production
ASLTE (Adaptive Soldier/Leader Training and Education)
Sniper Course: • ASAT tenets during Wk 1, reinforced throughout course
– Keep in Memory exercise – Target Detection – Culmination exercise – FTX’s
• Use Instructor experiences to enhance relevancy • Fieldcraft Culmination Evaluation
– Field Skills (Target detection, Range estimation, Stalking) – Observe/Report Procedures – Critical thinking skills
• Mission Planning/FTX – 48 hr FTX with 360° learning and evaluation – IBOLC students assist planning – USASS cadre evaluate Sniper Tactics – ASAT cadre evaluate critical thinking skills