FM 25-101 uses training documents from a notional division, the 52d Infantry Division (Mechanized), as the basis for developing a battalion training program. The 52d Inf Div (Mech) is task-organized with two Active Component (AC) brigades (1st and 2d), one Reserve Component (RC) roundout brigade (313th), and other subordinate divisional units ( Appendix A).
A battalion task force, TF 1-77, is a subordinate unit of the 1st Brigade. A tank heavy company team, Team A, is a subunit of Task Force (TF) 1-77. The task organizations for 1st Brigade, TF 1-77, and Team A are also in Appendix A. The remainder of the manual focuses on how to train for combat using examples from TF 1-77 and its associated slice units. Additional training examples for combat support (CS) and combat service support (CSS) units (both AC and RC) are provided throughout the manual.
Many of the AC examples were developed using the Standard Army Training System (SATS), a personal computer software package, to assist commanders in implementing FMs 25-100 and 25-101. Specifically, SATS' major functions allow the use of Army Training and Evaluation Program (ARTEP) mission training plan (MTP) and training and evaluation outline (T&EO) data bases to support mission essential task list (METL) development and assessment. SATS also provides automated assistance for developing training schedules and calendars, and managing operating tempo (OPTEMPO), ammunition, and Class III.
The manual contains the following information:
- Chapter 1 provides a training overview.
- Chapter 2 explains the METL development process.
- Chapter 3 describes the long-range, short-range, and near-term phases of the training planning process.
- Chapter 4 discusses the execution of training.
- Chapter 5 explains how leaders use evaluations and other training feedback to conduct unit assessments.
- The appendixes provide additional information to assist leaders in planning, executing, and assessing training in units. They provide examples and helpful techniques and procedures that can be readily applied to specific training situations for AC and RC units.
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Training is the Army's top priority; it prepares us to fight. As leaders, our sacred responsibility is to ensure that no soldier ever dies in combat because that soldier was not properly trained.
Training is the cornerstone of readiness and the basis for credible deterrence and capable defense. Training is the means by which the Army's quality soldiers and leaders develop their warfighting proficiency and exercise the collective capabilities they will require in combat. Training prepares soldiers, leaders, and units to fight and win in war--the Army's basic mission.
While senior leaders determine the direction and goals of training, it is the officers and noncommissioned officers at battalion, company, and platoon level who ensure that every training activity is well planned and rigorously executed. This manual is for them--the leaders at battalion level and below.
FM 25-100, Training The Force, established our training doctrine. FM 25-101, Battle Focused Training, applies this doctrine and assists leaders in the development and execution of training programs. It provides practical "how to" guidelines for officers and NCOs, including techniques and procedures for planning, executing, and assessing training. Above all, FM 25-101 builds on the emphasis in FM 26-100 on the importance of battle focus in training.
Our duty as leaders is to provide demanding and realistic training for our soldiers. FM 25-101 will help us do that, and I expect all officers and NCOs, particularly those in battalion- and company-level units, to understand and apply the methods discussed in it. Leaders at every level must redouble their commitment to tough, realistic training.
Training is the Army's top priority and don't you forget it!
Carl E. Vuono
General, United States Army
Chief of Staff
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