State of the Infantry

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• State of the Infantry
• BG Haight / CSM Guden

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USAISMission 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
tomorrows fight.
Key Tasks
Commandant, IN School Chief of
Infantry Deputy Commanding General
Infantry (DCG-I)

• 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
FOLLOW ME!
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Commandant, IN School
Key Tasks
Commandant, IN School Chief of
Infantry Deputy Commanding General
Infantry (DCG-I)

• Increased Course Rigor
• USAIS Training Load

• IBCT CPR Methodology
• Mobility Dilemma
• MWFC Survey

• Soldier 2020 (KSAO)
• Leader Development timeline (Officer/NCO)
• IN Force Structure

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
FOLLOW ME!
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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

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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.
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Chief of Infantry
Key Tasks
Commandant, IN School Chief of
Infantry Deputy Commanding General
Infantry (DCG-I)

• Increased Course Rigor
• USAIS Training Load

• IBCT CPR Methodology
• Mobility Dilemma
• MWFC Survey

• Soldier 2020 (KSAO)
• Leader Development timeline (Officer/NCO)
• IN Force Structure

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
FOLLOW ME!
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Soldier 2020 (KSAO)(Determination Methodology)

• Purpose To inform development of the Armys
  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.

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Soldier Load (Fighting)
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
12.4 lbs
Average Soldier Weight 188 lbs
Average Infantry SFC Weight 180 lbs
Personal Protective Equipment and Weapon (PPE)
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
70.4 lbs
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Soldier Load (lt24 hour Sustainment)
lt24 hr Sustainment Load
Assault Pack w/ waist pack 2QT Canteen w/Cover
and Sling w/water Liner Poncho Poncho Imp
roved 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)
19.3 lbs
Uniform 12.4 lbs PPE
70.4 lbs lt24 Hr Sustainment Load
19.3 lbs Approach March Load 102.1 lbs
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MOS 11B Infantryman
Physical Demands (Former)
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)
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Leader Development Timeline
Infantry Officer
Infantry Noncommissioned Officer
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Broadening Assignments (Examples)
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Leader Development Timeline
Infantry Officer
Infantry Noncommissioned Officer
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Infantry Force Structure(Active Component)
2013
2017

• 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

As of 6 Sep 13
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FY 13 Active Component Operational Units Current
Endstrength /- 547K 2014 Goal 520K
2017 Goal 490K
Korea
Germany
Italy
Ft Lewis
3
4
2
x
3
I
Ft Carson
Ft Knox
Ft Riley
A
1
2
4
Ft Campbell
A
A
I
Ft Irwin
Ft Bragg
Ft Benning
Ft Bliss
Ft Polk
1
4
Ft Wainwright
Ft Hood
Ft Richardson
I
4
I
2
S
3
1
43 Brigade Combat Teams 94 Maneuver Battalions
S
Schofield Barracks
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FY 17 Active Component Operational Units 2017
Goal 490K
Korea
Germany
Italy
Ft Lewis
2
1
Ft Carson
Ft Knox
Ft Riley
S
I
I
Ft Campbell
A
A
Ft Irwin
Ft Bragg
Ft Benning
I
Ft Bliss
Ft Polk
1
4
Ft Wainwright
Ft Hood
I
Ft Richardson
I
4
I
2
S
3
1
32 Brigade Combat Teams 93 Maneuver Battalions
S
Schofield Barracks
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Dep. Commanding GeneralInfantry
Key Tasks
Commandant, IN School Chief of
Infantry Deputy Commanding General
Infantry (DCG-I)

• Increased Course Rigor
• USAIS Training Load

• IBCT CPR Methodology
• Mobility Dilemma
• MWFC Survey

• Soldier 2020 (KSAO)
• Leader Development timeline (Officer/NCO)
• IN Force Structure

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
FOLLOW ME!
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IBCT CPR (Assessment and Recommendations)

• 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

• 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

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IBCT Mission and Operational Context
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)

FDUs
The IBCTs ability to deploy rapidly and operate
in complex terrain distinguish it from other
brigade combat teams.
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
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Mobility Dilemma
Strategic Mobility - Tactical Mobility
- Strategic Mobility Tactical Mobility
IBCT
(SBCT?)
ABCT
GCV Replaces M2 Bradley
JLTV Replaces HMMWV
AMPV Replaces M113
LRV Vehicle for IBCT CAV SQDN Vehicle for IBCT CAV SQDN
Light Tank Supports IBCT in Force Entry Role Supports IBCT in Force Entry Role
?
?
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MWFC 11 Developing resilient and adaptive
Soldiers and units to operate effectively in
environments of complexity and persistent
danger.
14a. What echelon is currently the most
effective in understanding the principles of
Mission Command to support brigade operations?
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
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Questions?
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Backup Slides
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MCoE Re-Organization
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MCoE 2013
Personal Staff
Commanding General Maneuver Center of Excellence
MCoE
MCoE
Special Staff
CSM
DCG
Foreign Svc LNOs
G1
G2
G3
G6
G8
G4
DRM
DPW
DFMWR
DOL
DHR
DPTMS
NEC
NCOA
DOTS
DOT
DOTD
CDID

• NCOA - WLC
• Fort Bragg
• Fort Drum
• Fort Stewart

192 IN BDE is assigned to USAARMS but retains the
Infantry blue color to reflect the units Branch
heritage

MCoE Organization
NETCOM Organization
IMCOM Organization
TACOM Organization
AMC Organization
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MCoE 2014 (23 July 2013)
Infantry
Armor
Special Staff
MCoE
Not Branch Specific
Core Organizations that Perform Core
Missions/Functions
LRC
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MWFC Survey Questions
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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
1a. What echelon is currently the most
effective in understanding the Enemy Situation in
a complex environment to support brigade
operations?
1b. What echelon should be the most effective
in understanding the Enemy Situation in a complex
environment to support brigade operations?
Takeaway
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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
2a. What echelon is currently the most
effective in communicating the Enemy Situation in
a complex environment to support brigade
operations?
2b. What echelon should be the most effective
in communicating the Enemy Situation in a complex
environment to support brigade operations?
Takeaway
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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
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?
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
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MWFC 2 Conducting effective air-ground
combined arms reconnaissance to rapidly develop
the situation in close contact with the enemy and
civilian populations.
4a. What echelon is currently the most
effective in conducting effective air-ground
operations/reconnaissance to develop the Enemy
Situation to support brigade operations?
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
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MWFC 2 Conducting effective air-ground
combined arms reconnaissance to rapidly develop
the situation in close contact with the enemy and
civilian populations.
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?
5b. What echelon should be the most effective
in conducting air-ground operations/reconnaissanc
e to develop the situation of the civilian
population (human terrain) to support brigade
operations?
Takeaway
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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).
6a. What echelon is currently the most
effective in conducting joint operations?
6b. What echelon should be the most effective
in conducting joint operations?
Takeaway
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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).
7a. What echelon is currently the most
effective in conducting multi-national
operations?
7b. What echelon should be the most effective
in conducting multi-national operations?
Takeaway
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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).
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.
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
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MWFC 5 Retaining freedom of movement and
action at the end of extended and contested lines
of operation during high tempo, decentralized
operations.
9a. What echelon is currently the most
effective in maintaining situational awareness
when moving tactically to support brigade
operations?
9b. What echelon should be the most effective
in maintaining situational awareness when moving
tactically to support brigade operations?
Takeaway
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MWFC 5 Retaining freedom of movement and
action at the end of extended and contested lines
of operation during high tempo, decentralized
operations.
10a. What echelon is currently the most
effective in maintaining freedom of movement
during high tempo brigade operations?
10b. What echelon should be the most effective
in maintaining freedom of movement during high
tempo brigade operations?
Takeaway
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MWFC 5 Retaining freedom of movement and
action at the end of extended and contested lines
of operation during high tempo, decentralized
operations.
11a. What echelon is currently the most
effective in conducting route reconnaissance to
determine conditions that may affect friendly
movement?
11b. What echelon should be the most effective
in conducting route reconnaissance to determine
conditions that may affect friendly movement?
Takeaway
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MWFC 5 Retaining freedom of movement and
action at the end of extended and contested lines
of operation during high tempo, decentralized
operations.
12a. What echelon is currently the most
effective in conducting sustainment operations
after 72 hours of offensive operation in an
austere environment?
12b. What echelon should be the most effective
in conducting sustainment operations after 72
hours of offensive operation in an austere
environment?
Takeaway
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MWFC 11 Developing resilient and adaptive
Soldiers and units to operate effectively in
environments of complexity and persistent
danger.
13a. What echelon is currently the most
effective in leaders operating using Mission
Orders?
13b. What echelon should be the most effective
in leaders operating using Mission Orders?
Takeaway
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Increase Course Rigor
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Leader Challenge

• Leader Challenge
• Future add to IBOLC POI
• MCCC/NCOA
• Facilitate BOLC groups
• New vignette recruitment
• MCoE started In-house production

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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
• FTXs
• 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