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Fort Benning, Home of the MCoE

1The Tip of The Spear

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SQUAD:Foundation of the

Decisive Force


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Why the squad… •The contemporary operating environment (COE) forces us to fight as dismounted squads.•The squad is the centerpiece of the tactical fight and will remain so in the future.• Squads operate under mission command but decentralized from higher HQ.

Required Capabilities of a Squad… • Overmatch enabled through improvements to:

• Network, Mobility, Protection, Lethality, Power Generation, Training & Leader Dev.

Taking a New Approach… • Bottom up review, start from the squad formation and work upwards.• Review Measures of Effectiveness (MOE) across all domains of DOTMLPF.• Evaluate squad performance as a collective formation, not as individual Soldiers or kit.

Currently operations at the squad level are too much of a fair fight…we must achieve OVERMATCH to attain decisive victory in the future.

“Only when the members of the squad are thinking jointly on one problemmay they properly be called a squad.” GEN Depuy, 11 Men 1 Mind, March 1958

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COEApprox. 2001-2010

Squad Comparison Over Time

“Digital Comfort”Soldiers today arecomfortable with thedigital environment

Enabling thedismounted Squad also helps the mounted force

WWII

12 Soldiers

1 Squad Leader

– M1A1 Thompson Sub MG

- FM Radio

- Paper map

10 Riflemen – M1 Garand (3 riflemen carried bazooka)

1 Automatic Rifleman w/BAR

WWIIApprox. 1941-1946

Contemporary Operational Environment

9 Soldiers

1 Squad Leader

- M4

- FM Radio

- Paper map

2 Team Leaders – M4

2 Grenadiers M4+M320 GLS

2 Automatic Riflemen – M249

2 Riflemen – M4

Platoon HQ Platoon HQ Higher Echelons - SA/SU- Wpns Platforms- Precision Fires- Combat ID

Mission Planning Tool

Mobile Comms w/ voice, text, data

Collaborative Situational Awareness“Unblinking Eye”

Small Unit Common Operating Picture

Embedded Training

FUTUREApprox. 2017-2028

Networked Lethality

Enable The Squad With 21st Century Capability …Operating Under Mission Command


The Future Squad

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A Decisive Force – the tip of the spear.Dominates at a given place and time while conducting Wide Area Security & Combined Arms Maneuver

Establishes favorable conditions while retaining the Squad’s ability to react

Connected to the Strategic Effort through the Existing Network

Physically Fit, Agile, Culturally Aware, and Tested through Immersive Training

Organized, Equipped, Trained, and Enabled as a formation

Maintains the offensive initiative

Knowledgeable of their environment

• Infantry operating dismounted (spiraling to other dismounted formations)


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Future Squad Concept

Unmanned Sensors(ground &air)

PortableObstacle Clearing

Precision Targeting & Fires /

Combat Identification

Lighten Load /Increase Power

Capacity Supporting Weapons Platforms

The Squad• Networked

• Mobility

• Power & Energy

• Human Dimension

• Lethality

• Force Protection

Blended Immersive Training

Operating UnderMission Command in aJIIM Environment

IED & Explosive Detection Capability


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Leader Development

Army ValuesWarrior Spirit

Tactically and Technically Proficient, Fully Trained and Empowered Squads

Mission Planning Tool

Mobile Comms w/ voice, text, data

Collaborative Situational Awareness“Unblinking Eye”

Small Unit Common Operating Picture

Embedded Training

FUTUREApprox. 2017-2028

…Operating Under Mission Command

Situational Understanding

Networked Lethality

External Enablers

Build aCohesive

Team

Training and Educating

Advanced Situational Awareness

Comprehensive Soldier Fitness

Social, Family

Human Dimension of the SquadDetermine Human Capacity/Limits:

Cognitive, Physical, Social-Cultural, Moral-Ethical

Digital Comfort

Cultural, Civil, Language


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IMT/ OSUT

WLC

ALC

SLC

• Individual Training Avatar (DTMS / ACT) –- Created in IMT / Unit Leader Access – Digital Leader Book- Stays with Soldier Throughout Career, linked to goals and performance

• NCOES- Immersive Experience focusing on the fundamentals of leadershipat the team through company level NCO leadership

• Training fully synchronized with ALC 2015/21st Century Training• Must identify gaps between the institutional TNG/ Org TNG/ Structured Self Development

Ranger School /Small Unit

Leaders Course

BIO DataWPN QUALAPFTDTMSNCOES

• Leader Courses – NCO Development Program (Unit Responsibility) –• Tied to professional development model• Includes 360 Degree Assessment• Instructs on how to coach/teach/mentor• Focus on how to properly counsel and build teams• Prepares leaders to lead from the front• Ensures leaders have technical and tactical skills to lead• We provide the tools – apps, bite sized digital leader training, Immersive Squad Trainers , and develop assessments tomeasure progress

Leader Development For the Maneuver NCO Leader

Legend:IMT- Initial Military TrainingWLC - Warrior Leader CourseSLC - Senior Leader CourseALC - Advanced Leader Course

All levels tiedto promotion


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Every Soldier has an Avatar• Created and issued in IMT (or possibly during accessions)• Reflects Soldier’s characteristics

– Portrays their face – Displays current rank• Performs based on Soldiers abilities

– Physical performance based on APFT– Weapons skills based on qualifications– Other skills based on training & qualifications

• Stays with Soldier throughout career (Tied to DTMS and Army Career Tracker (ACT)– Updated regularly– Linked to goals & performance

Portrays Soldier in Simulations• Links Soldier’s “live” abilities with “virtual” training

– Simulated performance based on APFT and weapons qualifications scores

– Replicates leadership style based on 360 degree assessments• Supports Training in Simulations

– Bite Sized Leader Trainer

– Dismounted Soldier System in CCTT – Squad Immersive Trainer

– Virtual Battle Simulation 2

– Other Gaming solutions

Linking Virtual & Live


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• Incorporate ARCIC Director for earlyguidance

• Incorporate CDIDs for integrated stafflooks for thorough DOTMLPF analysis

• Maintain focus on the “Immersive” HomeStation training concept

• Maintain and prioritize collective Squadrequirements; materiel & non-materiel

(HumanDimension)

ASA (ALT)

- PEO-Soldier- PEO Integration- PEO Ammo- PEO C3T- PEO Aviation- JPEO JTRS- PEO STRI

AMC

RDECOM- AMSAA- NSRDEC- ARL- CERDEC- ARDEC- AMRDEC- STTC

- TRAC-WSMR- TRAC-FLVN

- ATSC- CASCOM- MCoE- AVCoE- Intel Center- MSCoE- Signal Center- Fires Center- BMC - CDIDs- Labs- TCMs- NCOA- DOTDs/DOTs- CAC

FORSCOM Staff: G3/5/7 War-Fighting Forums- IBCT-SMS- SBCT-SMS- HBCT-SMS- R&S Bde

MCCDC

USMC

Centers /Schools TRAC

USASOC

Force Mod DirJFK Special Warfare Center

CGMCoE

DirectorARCIC

CGTRADOC

CDID MCoE

InfantryCommandant

ARIFORSCOM HRED

Benning Field Operating Agent

ATEC

AEC

DCDD

Benning Field Operating Agent

AMEDDJIEDDO SMDC

Space and MissileDefense Command

Cyber Command

Cyber

JIEDDO

HQDA

- G-3- G-4- G-8

Integrated Capabilities Development Team

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Example MBL Experimentation Outcome

GAP: Squads lack ability to detect surface and sub-surface threats.

F1: Enhanced Sniper SystemF2: Improved RSLC CourseF3: Continual Squad Training thru LVC-G

OutcomeBased on current capabilities and mission requirements, best method to improve squads ability to detect surface threats is through increased and continual training.

Squad Analytic Methodology

Prioritized Solutions across DOTMLPF to impact Funding

Squad Leader Involvement

SQUAD CAPABILITY GAPS

1 ~ N LISTPROBABLESOLUTIONS

BY FUNCTION(tested by

performance)

UNIT 1 ~ NPROBABLESOLUTIONS

BY FUNCTION(developed byeffectiveness)

MBL(Experimentation)

MoEs

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BACK-UP


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Squad Agenda

• Why The Squad

• Squad Comparison Over Time

• Future Squad Concept

• Squad Priorities Over Time

• Human Dimension

• Way Ahead


Soldier to Squad Formation

Required CapabilitiesLethal – M4Protection – IOTVMobile – MOLLENetworked – Rifleman RadioSustained – CL I, V

Soldier

Measure of Performance-Task-Condition-Standard

Winning the Current Fight- Decisive- Overmatch- Dominant

Required CapabilitiesSituational Awareness - NW Inc 1Networked LethalityEnhanced Mobility - SMETIncreased Protection – Plate CarrierAlternative/Efficient Power & EnergyImmersive Training

Act vs ReactMinimize Surprise

Measure of Performance+

Enablers

Measure of Effectiveness

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Squad Priorities Over Time

Network

Mobility (Load)

Force Protection

Power & Energy

Lethality

Human Dimension(Training & Leader Dev)

• Nett Warrior• Company Intelligence Support Team(COIST)

• Squad Multipurpose EquipmentTransport (SMET)

• Working Dogs

• Enhanced Night Vision Goggles(ENVG)

• Individual Gunshot Detection• Individual Soldier Protection

•ECH, pelvic protection, body armor

• Auxiliary Power Unit - Fuel Cell• SMET

• XM25 Counter Defilade TargetEngagement System

• Laser Target Locator Module (LTLM)• Small Tactical Optical Rifle MountedMicro- Laser Rangefinder (STORM)

• Accelerated Precision Mortar Initiative

•Dismounted Soldier System(Immersive Squad Level Trainer)•360 degree assessment•Squad/Team Leader Course•WLC, ALC, SLC Adjustments•Ranger School increase

• “Push-Down” SA /SU• “Reach-Back” to supporting

weapons platforms• Direct linkage to higher echelons

• Portable Mine Clearing• Portable Robotics • Push down IED detection/identification• Light Weight Ammo

• Lightweight Body Armor• E-Tool Replacement• BIO Monitoring & Reporting Capability• Combat ID

•Embedded Batteries/Power into existing uniforms and equipment

• Connectivity to all supporting platforms• Lethal to Non-Lethal Conversion• Sensor to Shooter linkage/Pass tgts

• Embedded training capability• Avatar linked to simulation performance

Access to precision targetingand fires

• Connecting Soldiers to Digital Applications

• Portable Mine Clearing• Enhanced Working Dogs

• Robotic Explosive Detection • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS)• Sense Through The Wall (STTW)

• Batteries/Power generation• Longer Life, Reduced Weight, Commonality

• Non-Lethal Capability• Individual Carbine• Precision Sniper Rifle (PSR)

• Blended Live/Virtual/Constructive & Gaming Sims Tng• Digital Soldier Avatar•Digital Soldier Book/Tracker

FY-12 Near Far Term



PROCESS

Human Dimension A

Leader Development

Human Dimension B

TrainingDevelopment

MaterialDevelopment

CMDT’sCSM’sCDID, DIRCDD

CBA

PRIORITYOF

SOLUTIONS

1 ~ N

Fire Teams MOEs FEEDBACK ADVISE DEVELOP CG Approval

WfFMeasures

OfEffectiveness

AttainmentOf

DismountedSquad

Overmatch

USAIS CDMT Oversight

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Potential Solutions

• Doctrinal Changes

•Changes to squad organizational structure

• Improvements /changes to POIs

• Advancements inTechnology

• MOS/SSI

• LVC/G Sims

• Human Dimension&

Cultural Awareness

• Home Station Facilities

• Soldier Resiliency

Doctrine

Organization

Training

Leader Dev

Materiel

Personnel

Facilities

Analysis

Board ofDirectorsReview

• CMDTs• CDID, Dir• CSMs

Attainmentof

DismountedSquad

Overmatch

FinalObjective

CG Approval

Fire Teams

CBAReview

Human DimensionTeam ALeader Development

Human DimensionTeam BTraining

Materiel Team

Measures of Effectiveness Team

Fire TeamLeaders

NCOASGM Pearson,706-575-5027

[email protected]

Mr. Mike Dempsey 706-545-5796

[email protected]

DOTDMr. Jim Morris [email protected]. James [email protected]

TCM-SCOL Dan Barnett 706-545-1189 [email protected]. Pat [email protected]. Scott [email protected]

MBLDr. Cynthia [email protected]

Azimuth Checks from Squad Leader Advisory Group and MCOE Leadership

COL Walter Piatt, 706-545-5296, [email protected] Steven McClaflin, 706-545-9024, [email protected]

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Squad Overmatch

OVERMATCH is essential to achieving success on the battlefield.

Squad Mission: To close with the enemy by means of fire and maneuver to defeat or capture him, or to repel his assault by fire, close combat, and counterattack.

OVERMATCH is defined as:

The ability to successfully execute critical tasks against projected threat forces in all operational environments concluding with decisive operations that drive the adversary to culmination and achieving the operational objective while retaining the capability to continue with subsequent missions.

Source: Derived from Joint Publication 3-0, 11 August 2011, Page V-8


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NCOES Changes

Training and leader development has been reduced over the last 10 years yet the requirements and responsibilities for our NCOs have increased.

Course Lengths: Pre – 9/11 Post – 9/11

• Primary Leadership Development Course (PLDC) 30 days 17 daysWarrior Leader Course (WLC)

• Basic Noncommissioned Officers Course (BNCOC) 8 weeks 5 weeksAdvanced Leader Course (ALC)

• Advanced Noncommissioned Officers Course (ANCOC) 11 weeks 7 weeksSenior Leader Course (SLC)


Advanced Situational AwarenessAdvanced Situational Awareness Training (ASAT) Human Terrain

• Enhanced Optics & Observation

• Human Behavior Pattern Recognition

• Combat Profiling to determine intentions

• Observation of Human Terrain - Use of optics to Enhance Observation

• Understanding & overcoming the eye/brain bias

• Constant Baseline Sampling using the Six Domains

• Recognizing Anomalies

• Establish anomalies as pre-event indicators

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Human Behavior Pattern Analysis Assists in Determining Optimum Method of Approach:Baseline + Anomaly = Decision

Do I?Ignore itTalk to develop immediate informationDetain for further exploitationKill it

Makes every Soldier an effective Sensor


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Existing

Proposed

Thread Components:

-FSE present at target (many required)SECRET Clearance required at every FSE locationPrecision Fires Cert required at every FSE location

-Precision grid of target-Access to precision effects -Target stays still during 20-30 minutes necessary to

retask guns and clear fires

Thread Components:

-FSE present at mortar FDC (one vs many)SECRET Clearance required at only one placePrecision Fires Cert required at only one place

-Precision grid of target-Access to precision effects -Target stays still during 20-30 minutes necessary to

retask guns and clear fires

Contact requires precision effects

Contact requires precision effects

Fire SupportSensor or FOPresent at target

Use PSS SOF and PFI to get actionable grid

Mission receivedFrom Mortar FDC – shoot APMI

Higher FDCDS/GS/JointFires

Re-task GunsFires BN/BDE(06 Approval)

Clear Fires due to altitude of shot and flight path

Pass to GunShot

(with respective effects radius)

Every Infantryman is a “Forward Observer”

Soldier reconciles image and passes target ref info to FDC

Use PSS SOF and PFI to get actionable grid

SECRET Clearance ReqPrecision Fires Cert Req

No SECRET Clearance ReqNo Precision Fires Cert Req

Security clearance and certare only at one place

Higher FDCDS/GS/JointFires

Shot(with respective effects radius)

Mission receivedFrom Mortar FDC – shoot APMI

Fires FlowPrecision Projected in challenging ROE with predictable Risk Estimate Distances

Acronym KeyAPMI Advanced Precision Mortar InitiativeDS Direct SupportFDC Fire Direction CenterFO Forward ObserverFSE Fire Support Element

Acronym KeyFSO Fire Support OfficerGS General SupportPFI Precision Fires ImagePSS Precision Strike Suite SOF Special Operations Forces


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The Squad - Previous Efforts

• Focus: Individual Systems and Soldiers, not on the Unit• TF Soldier, Soldier as a System, RFI• Most unit analysis based on size of the squad

• Echelon: Top down (Corps, Div, BCTs), not bottom up• Division XXI, TF Modularity• Industry focus on major programs

• Magnitude: Challenges are many – weight, power, protection• Physics are difficult• Address the doable - M4, Night Vision, Body Armor

• Measures: System performance, not unit effectiveness• Lethality is readily modeled and measured• Leadership and cohesion are not


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The Squad – How this Effort is Different

A strategy to assess unit capabilities, not systems.

A perspective on capabilities, not a program.

An integrated management construct.


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TIERed Environments


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SA/SU• Line of Sight• Dated at Line of Departure• Lack of “push – pull”• Civilian Terrain

Mobility• On the Back• Physical Fitness• Heavy Equip/Ammunition• Lack of Terrain Awareness

Force Protection• On the Body• Range• Bottom of the request chain

Power & Energy• Heavy• Lack of Regeneration• Limited Contact Time from TIER 1 basing

Lethality• On the Back• Limited Access/Input• Friend/Foe Distinction

Human DimensionTraining / LDR DEV

• Information Access/ Decisiveness • Lack of Cultural Awareness• Tested in Training• Lagging Institutional Education

Potential Gaps


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ReasoningKnowledgeCommunicationMemoryProcessing SpeedVisual/Auditory/Spatial

Strength/EnduranceCardiovascularAgility/CoordinationSpeedDexterity

HonestTrustworthySpiritualFairBraveSelfless

AssertiveCooperativeMatureEmpatheticOrganized

MORAL-ETHICALSOCIAL-CULTURAL

PHYSICALCOGNITIVE Character & Accountability

Comprehensive FitnessAdaptability and InitiativeLifelong Learner (+Dig Lit)Teamwork & CollaborationCommunication & EngagementCritical Thinking & Problem Solving Cultural, JIIM CompetenceTactical & Technical Competence

21st Century Soldier Competencies*

The Human DimensionTraits and Competencies

* The Army Learning Concept for 2015


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TSU Capabilities Based Assessment (CBA) and Initial Capability Document (ICD)

CDDsCPDs

PolicyChanges

DOTLPFICD - Initial Capability Document

DCR - DOTMLPF Change RecommendationCDD - Capability Development Document CPD - Capability Production Document


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Network Integration

Vision for Future Squad

STRATEGIC SQUAD

• Improved Situational Awareness• Shared Situational Understanding• Integration into Lethal Effects• Real time link to intelligence information

Sensors

• See Ahead/Over/Through Capabilities• Enhanced Operations in Complex Terrain• Condition Setters / Engage First• Aid in evaluating battlefield changes

Warfighting

• Mobility/Improved Survivability• Increased Lethal and Non-Lethal Capabilities• Determining Friend from Foe 24/7• Improved Mission Planning

Sustain

• Enhanced Equipment = More Power • Training and Education (Human Dimension)

• Improved Training thru L/V/C/G• Complex Leader Training


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• Actions a Squad must be capable of accomplishing…

• Fire, Maneuver, and Survive in Close Combat • Control Terrain• Employ Lethal and Non-Lethal Fires• Determine Friend, Foe and Non-Combatant• Integrate Fires• Fight for Information to maintain Situational Awareness• Generate Power

Squad Capabilities Based Assessment

Required Capabilities


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Squad Priorities

1. Network

2. Mobility

3. Force Protection

4. Power & Energy

5. Lethality

6. Human Dimension(Training & Leader Development)

• Nett Warrior• Mounted Soldier System (MSS)• Company Intelligence Support Team (COIST)

• Squad Multipurpose Equipment Transport (SMET)• Working Dogs• Portable Mine Clearing

• Enhanced Night Vision Goggles (ENVG)• Soldier Protection System• Individual Gunshot Detection• Sense Through The Wall (STTW)

• Auxiliary Power Unit - Fuel Cell

• XM25 Counter Defilade Target Engagement System• Laser Target Locator Module (LTLM)• Small Tactical Optical Rifle Mounted Micro-Laser Rangefinder (STORM)• Tactical Non-Lethal Munitions Increment I• Accelerated Precision Mortar Initiative (APMI)

• Dismounted Soldier System and other LVC&G simulations•360 degree assessments•Tm/Sqd Ldr Courses•WLC,ALC, SLC adjustments•Digital soldiers books and career tracking


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Each of these are directly support the Required Capabilities

• Conduct Attack • React to Contact• Defend• Employ Fires• Maintain Situational Awareness• Conduct Communications• Conduct Reconnaissance• Positive Identification of Friend, Foe, and Non-Combatants• Conduct Low-Level Information Operations• Sustain Power

Squad Critical Task List

Part of the FAA


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2010 Infantry Rifle Platoon 72 Mission Hour Requirement

PSG/FSO/Medic

PL

SL /TL /TL Riflemen

11 Battery Types, 1418 Batteries,

Per Platoon,412-436 LBS for a 72 Hour

Mission

Basis of issue (BOI)

MBITR Radio

BA5590/BB2590

LMR

MARK VII

½ AA

9V Lithium

9V

DL123A

DL1/3N

AA Alkaline

AA Lithium

Based on 2010 CERDEC/MCOE analysis; assumes BOI systems are carried/worn


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The Squad’s Critical Needs

1.Networked

2.Mobility

3.Force Protection

4.Power & Energy

5.Lethality

6. Human Dimension(Training & Leader Development)

- collaborate to develop situational understanding

- access to intelligence and precision enablers

- deploy individual and squad equipment- sustain operations over time and distance

- against lethal and non-lethal weapons - from environmental factors

- efficient use of available power- regenerate power forward to reduce logistics burden

- precision targeting to leverage joint fires- direct fire range and effects overmatch

- necessary skills and experience- trust and confidence in abilities (Mission Command)


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Squad Training and Leader Development Priorities

Training Experience Education

Self-Development DomainObjective: Increased learning by improved capability/access to self-development

•Persistent Learning Capability that allows anytime/anywhere access to training and leader development tools/products/resources

•Stand-alone (i.e. not tied to a course of instruction) DL products focused on leader development, tactical employment of capabilities, etc.

•Digital apps and job aids

•Low overhead, simple to use “bite-sized” simulations for leader development/tactical decision exercises

•Massive Multiplayer Online Training (MMOT) with avatar capabilities based on Soldier attributes (e.g. PT, marksmanship)

• Comprehensive Soldier Fitness-Performance and Resilience Enhancement Program (CSF-PREP)

Institutional DomainObjective: Enhanced learning/development through focus on key competencies required of tactical small unit leaders

•Review and revise WLC, ALC, and SSD curriculum

•Increased opportunities for junior leaders to attend select combat skills/functional courses (e.g. Ranger, ARC)

• Comprehensive Soldier Fitness-Performance and Resilience Enhancement Program (CSF-PREP)

Operational DomainObjective: Increased experience and learning through

multiple repetitions using simulation

•Squad virtual simulations (Dismounted Soldier)

•New squad level systems (e.g. weapons) must have simulation training strategy and capability (that is resourced)

•Low overhead, simple to use “bite-sized” simulations for leader development/tactical decision exercises

Objective: Increased emphasis on team and squad leader development in operational force

•Maneuver Team Leader & Squad Leader Course POIs as a template for operational units

• Comprehensive Soldier Fitness-Performance and

Resilience Enhancement Program (CSF-PREP)

Fort Benning, Home of the MCoE Who: 198th ITB One Station Unit Training (OSUT)What: CSF-PREP Mobile Training Teams and SupportWhen: 1st Cycle, AUG 2010 and 2nd Cycle, JAN 2011Where: Fort Benning, GAWhy: Enhance Performance & Resilience of Warfighter

Initial Program Evaluation of Objective Measures comparing Historic Brigade One Station Unit Training (OSUT) Company Averages with

Companies that Implemented CSF-PREPs Mental Skills Training

Qualification Average

* Data provided and approved by 2-19IN CO


Anecdotal Support (selected; Leaders)“Share ACEP with your fellow commanders. This is a great initiative; the results speak for themselves. This breeds the trust based leadership I would like to see from all drill sergeants.” COL Parker, 198th ITB BDE

“The real benefit to ACEP is all of the residual effects … performance increased on everything from obstacle course/confidence course/ APFT/ hand grenades/ and overall attitude…most importantly however, it changed the Cadre. It made them into what we want them to be; trust based leaders rather than fear based leaders.” “There is one reason why this class is the best performing class in the past two years: ACEP” LTC Sheehan, 2-19IN

"As a former Drill Sergeant and senior NCO who was initially skeptical at the potential of this program, all I can say is that the results speak for themselves. Since applying ACEP into our training program, the qualification rate has improved, we have double the Battalion record for 300s on the APFT, and Soldier confidence is improved. We have seen payoffs in both the tangible and intangible measures of success; and I know we are effecting positive change in the Army by producing a more confident and lethal Warfighter.” 1SG Ochs, Delta Company

“The goal sheet in their locker really helped my guys stay focused and motivated. I think all of the mental training made a big difference this cycle. I think it helped Trainees think on a more mature level which is what we need in today’s army…we should definitely keep using this for our next cycle.” Senior Drill Sergeant Solis


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Anecdotal Support (selected; Cadre & Soldiers)“ACEP skills were very useful when on the qualifying range. When waiting in line, waiting for your turn, it was helpful to both visualize the iteration and to calm your nerves down…to refocus and control breathing. Also when things started to suck more than usual it was helpful to use cue words to refocus and get back to the task at hand.” Delta Company Trainee Honor Graduate, PFC Reed Frailey (38/40,300 APFT)

“I do believe that the techniques that were taught are helpful. On the PT test, I visualize my already taking it before I do so when I do take it I already have taken it hundreds of times. 80% of what we do is mental so the techniques were essential. I think it’s something I can take with me throughout my whole life, military or not.” Delta Company Trainee

“On the way to BRM I visualized myself shooting the targets and told myself I will shoot expert. When I got to the range and I started shooting and I missed, I would tell my self, ‘move on’. All of this worked for me and I shot expert, and I will continue to use this well after basic training.” Golf Company PVT Barnes“

Before I came here I was never very confident, but the mental skills training helped me to gain the confidence I needed to succeed.” Delta Company Trainee


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• Investment in the Squad– Synchronize squad mode plan with ARCICs CNA process (Sep 11)– Align key programs in training and equipping - treat as a

formation - (FY 12 budget)– Increase funding in critical areas (POM 13-17)

• Analysis– AoA– Sim Modeling– Across CAM/WAS– Varied Conditions– Validate Effectiveness

• Robotics

– Leverage MCoE role as Ground Robotics lead to prioritize development: Squad load, lethality, CIED

– Establish Robotics test bed at MCoE ICW ArmyLabs, Industry, and Academia

• Experimentation– Identify and export prototype solutions to combat faster: Network

Integration Evaluation, AEWE Spiral G– Focus on squad capabilities during AEWE spiral H (FY13)– PEO & Army Lab technology initiatives

• Initial Capabilities Document (ICD) •

Describes and prioritizes requiredcapabilities

– 1 Jul TRADOC staffing– 1 Sep Army staffing

• Human Dimension- Training and Leader Development POIs to support increased

responsibilities of squad members and leaders- Incorporate Strategic Squad into the Comprehensive Soldier Fitness

program- Improve Operational Agility through Training and Leader Development

programs

• Maneuver Squad White Paper: Jun11 • Training–

– Prioritize Squad Blended Immersive Training Development– Establish prototype immersive Dismounted Soldier training

capability at MCoE ICW PEO STRI and TCM-Virtual

• Leader Development: Improve small unit leader tactical skills

– Increase Ranger School accessions and throughput & prioritized to a dismounted Squad (IN,AR, FA, EN) (FY12)

– Assess and revise NCOES programs (TL course, SLC, ALC) of instruction (FY12)

Future Actions


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