Trends Frequency Matrix: NTC TRENDS, 3rd Qtr FY96 through 2nd Qtr FY

SECTION A

TA.5 INTELLIGENCE	1-2QTR FY95	3-4QTR FY95	1-2QTR FY96	3-4QTR FY96	1-2QTR FY97
Positive Performance
1. S-2 terrain analysis	X	X	X		X
2. Use of TERRA BASE program	X		X
3. Understanding the IPB Process	X		X

Needs Emphasis
1. R& Plan development	X6	X2	X4	X2	X4
2. The IPB process and application	X5	X2	X2	X3	X3
3. Threat evaluation and ECOA development	X3	X2	X2
4. S-2 SITEMP development	X2	X	X2	X
5. S2 analysis and reporting	X	X	X	X	X
6. Ground Surveillance Radar (GSR) Ops			X2		X
7. Terrain analysis	X2				X
8. S2 section organization	X			X	X
9. Event template/event matrix	X				X

TA.1 MANEUVER	1-2QTR FY95	3-4QTR FY95	1-2QTR FY96	3-4QTR FY96	1-2QTR FY97
Positive Performance
1. Use of GPS	X2

Needs Emphasis
1. Direct fire planning and execution	X2		X3	X5	X
2. Movement formations and techniques	X4	X2	X	X	X2
3. Use of dismounted infantry	X3	X2	X2		X
4. Actions on contact execution	X	X	X2	X	X
5. Graphic control measures			X	X	X
6. Boresighting	X				X
7. Aviation integration into scheme of maneuver	X				X
8. Actions on the objective		X			X

TA.2 FIRE SUPPORT	1-2QTR FY95	3-4QTR FY95	1-2QTR FY96	3-4QTR FY96	1-2QTR FY97

Needs Emphasis
1. Jump TOC operations	X	X2	X	X
2. Triggers vs target location	X2	X		X	X
3. Close Air Support (CAS)	X2	X
4. Call for fires			X	X
5. Clearance of fires	X				X
6. Use of Grnd/Veh Laser Locator Designator				X	X

TA.3 AIR DEFENSE	1-2QTR FY95	3-4QTR FY95	1-2QTR FY96	3-4QTR FY96	1-2QTR FY97

Needs Emphasis
1. Early warning dissemination and reaction	X2	X	X2	X3	X2

TA.6 MOBILITY/SURVIVABILITY	1-2QTR FY95	3-4QTR FY95	1-2QTR FY96	3-4QTR FY96	1-2QTR FY97

Needs Emphasis
1. Force protection	X	X	X2	X7	X5
2. Obstacles coordination and integration	X4	X	X	X4
3. Use of chemical detection equipment	X3		X	X2	X2
4. Breaching operations	X2	X	X	X	X
5. Counterreconnaissance operations	X	X		X2	X
6. Reaction to chemical attack	X	X	X		X
7. Decontaminated unit operations		X	X	X	X
8. Smoke missions		X	X	X	X
9. Security operations			X		X

TA.7 COMBAT SERVICE SUPPORT	1-2QTR FY95	3-4QTR FY95	1-2QTR FY96	3-4QTR FY96	1-2QTR FY97
Positive Performance
1. Unit Ministry Team (UMT)/religious support	X2	X	X
2. MICLIC maintenance and operation	X	X

Needs Emphasis
1. Supply management	X5	X2	X3	X2	X8
2. Logistics estimates/CSS planning & integration	X5	X3	X4	X2	X2
3. Materiel readiness	X3	X4	X3	X2	X4
4. Medical support planning and execution	X3	X	X2	X3	X3
5. Religious support/UMT deficiencies	X	X	X4	X2	X3
6. Casualty evacuation	X5	X	X2	X

TA.4 COMMAND AND CONTROL	1-2QTR FY95	3-4QTR FY95	1-2QTR FY96	3-4QTR FY96	1-2QTR FY97
Positive Performance
1. Command posts locations and operations	X2	X	X
2. Engineer Bn OPORDS and CSS Integration	X2	X
3. Forward Support Battalion TOC operations	X	X	X
4. Risk assessment	X2			X
5. Adherence to the 1/3 - 2/3 planning rule	X	X
6. Communication center node jumps	X	X
7. FA Battalion technical rehearsals		X	X

Needs Emphasis
1. Battle tracking and predictive analysis	X3	X2	X2	X6	X7
2. Military Decision Making Process (MDMP)	X3	X2	X	X8	X4
3. COA development and wargaming	X4	X5	X3	X2	X4
4. Troop leading and discipline	X4	X3	X	X6	X4
5. Task Force Rehearsals	X3	X2	X5	X4	X3
6. Communication and signal operations	X3	X3	X3	X
7. Employ tactical C2W		X4	X2	X4
8. OPORD and FRAGO preparation	X2	X	X2	X4
9. Development and use of tactical SOPs		X	X	X3	X2

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