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Appendix B

FIRE DIRECTION CENTER SECTION
EVALUATION GUIDE

This evaluation guide tests the skills essential to the accomplishment of the mission of the FDC section. Although many of the tasks are evaluated on the basis of individual performance, the collective skills evaluation will measure the ability of the platoon FDC to function as a team. Commanders may use the guide to accomplish the following:

• Provide a basis for a section training program.
• Evaluate the current state of training proficiency of the section.
• Serve as a supplement to other performance-oriented training.

The tasks laid out in this guide also serve as a program of training objectives. The platoon FDC section should practice each task to acquire the degree of proficiency required by the standards set in the evaluation.

B-1. Scope

This is an evaluation guide for the platoon FDC section of a cannon battalion or separate battery. It is generic in scope and can be adapted readily to all platoon FDC sections associated with all artillery units. It is a performance-oriented evaluation and training guide designed to collectively identify the performance objectives for the platoon FDC sections. Commanders should modify this evaluation to meet local mission-essential task list (METL) tasks and current modification tables of organization and equipment (MTOE) requirements. It may be administered as follows:

• Internally or externally.
• With a minimum of admin support.
• In the local training area.
• In a tactical nonfiring environment.

B-2. Conduct of the Evaluation

The evaluation consists of three phases. The first two phases evaluate the ability of the section chief to organize and train his section into a cohesive, effective team. The last phase is a critique of the evaluation. Each phase is a separate annex and can be administered independently.

a. Phase I. This phase begins with an orientation period to include a statement of the purpose, scope, and description of the evaluation. Evaluators give a written test, on military occupational specialty (MOS) knowledge. Soldiers take this phase in a classroom environment before the remaining phases.

b. Phase II. This phase (section performance) evaluates the collective skills needed by the platoon FDC section to perform mission-oriented collective tasks in a tactical environment. The commander may choose to evaluate during day or night conditions. Live firing is not necessary to complete this phase. Commanders at various levels may direct the intensity to include all or only part of tasks for evaluation.

c. Phase III. This is a critique of the evaluation by the platoon FDC section. Evaluators will note and take recommendations from the soldiers to improve training and future evaluations.

B-3. Evaluation Format

a. Phase I consists of 25 multiple choice and true-false questions.

b. Phase II consists of specific section performance tasks.

c. Phase III consists of a period after the evaluation where the section comments on the evaluated tasks, conditions, and standards.

B-4. Scoring

Phases I and II combine for a maximum total point value of 1,000 points. The evaluator will base his judgment on the criteria stated in the standards or evaluation checklist and on the most current references for the task.

B-5. Qualification

a. Formal scoring is optional. The commander can determine the strengths and weaknesses of his section by analyzing the GO-NO GO ratings received for each task performed.

b. The evaluation maybe used to determine the best platoon FDC section in a battalion ard/or div arty by determining a formal score. To determine the score for individual sections, add the numerical scores attained in each of the two phases. (See Table B-1.) Sample score sheets are shown in Figures B-1 through B-3. A sample critique for Phase III is shown in Figure B-4.

B-6. Phase I: Test and Answer Key

A sample Phase I written test is shown below. The Phase I written test answer key follows the sample written test.

B-7. Phase II: Section Performance Test

A sample Phase II section performance test is shown below.

B-8. Phase III: Critique Instructions

a. The evaluator will address comments to the critique questions in the front of this annex. The evaluator should conduct this phase at the end of each evaluated phase or after Phase II only.

b. The references for this critique are:

• FM 6-40.
• STP 6-13E14-SM-TG, dated Jul 92.
• Current ARTEP MTP manual.