YEARLY TRAINING PROCESS (YTP)
One of the key ingredients of an effective Lane Training Program is the development of a user-friendly YTP. YTPs are briefed to, and approved by, the next higher headquarters in the sequence shown below. (See Figure 2.)
Of course, before it can be briefed, it must be developed. Using the following will enable you to develop YTPs.
Step 1. Develop a complete listing of all ARTEP/MTP tasks to include all non-unit specific tasks and state mission tasks. These tasks should already be categorized as mentioned above.
Step 2. All tasks need to be assessed (by the commander) as T, P or U.
Step 3. Determine when to train based on category, assessment, availability of time, training areas and other resources.
Step 4. Develop a detailed YTP for IDT and AT. Include projection of resources needed for training, showing personnel, time, equipment and funding. Ensure you show leader training that is critical in the conduct of collective training. At this point, the plan is approved as described above.
Step 5. Execute and assess your YTP and make adjustments as necessary to maintain the standards. Figure 3 below depicts how one National Guard Military Police Battalion from Missouri identifies and tracks critical individual and leader tasks.
Step 6. This step is continual. Refine your short-and long-range training goals. Because many missions in the National Guard are unpredictable, some plans made for this year may need to be moved to next. This practice fits perfectly into the Lane Training process. The key item to remember is that the tasks you do get trained will be Battle-Focused and to standard.
A unique way to get your entire unit involved with tracking the progress of a particular task is by posting a chart similar to the one in Figure 3. As you can see, the task is identified at the top with a percent complete bar right below it. This bar can be highlighted or colored in as the tasks on the list are completed. Next you see the column identifiers--CIA stands for Commander's Initial Assessment and CAT is the category, I, II or II, to determine when the task will be trained. Most of these tasks will be category I because your task selection will be battle focused.
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| PERCENT COMPLETE 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% | ||||||
| CIA | CAT | TASKS | TASK NO. | TRAINER/DATE | COMPLETE | REMARKS |
| STP 19-3111-MCS/21-11-MCS | ||||||
| Manage Accident Risk | 03-9903-02-0001 | |||||
| Prepare for a Patrol | 04-3312-19-0022 | |||||
| Conduct an Ambush | 04-3312-19-0023 | |||||
| Prepare Combat Orders | 04-3303-02-0014 | |||||
| Conduct a Raid | 04-3312-19-0024 | |||||
| Conduct Inspections | 04-3304-01-0002 | |||||
| STP-245MCT/19-95B2/4-SM-TG | ||||||
| Integrate Risk Management | 850-001-4001 | |||||
| Issue an Oral OPORD | 071-326-5826 | |||||
| Prepare an Operations Overlay | 071-332-5000 | |||||
| Prepare and Update SIT map | 071-332-5021 | |||||
| Prepare and Update SITREP | 071-332-5022 | |||||
| Inspect for Proper Camouflage | 051-191-2364 | |||||
| Control Organic Fires | 071-410-0019 | |||||
| Plan for TCPs | 191-379-4409 | |||||
| Conduct Defense by Platoon | 071-430-0006 | |||||
| Conduct RECON Patrol | 071-720-0015 | |||||
| Plan Straggler Control | 191-379-3312 | |||||
| Inspect Personnel and Equipment | 071-328-5301 | |||||
| STP 91-1-SMCT/19-95B1-SM | ||||||
| Report Enemy Information | 301-348-1050 | |||||
| Perform Voice Communications | 113-571-1002 | |||||
| Select Temp Fighting Positions | 071-326-0513 | |||||
| Move under Direct Fire | 071-326-0502 | |||||
| Operate AN/PVS-4 | 071-315-0003 | |||||
| Enter and Leave the Radio Net | 113-573-1021 | |||||
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Commander's Initial Assessment (T,P,U) CAT = Category (I,II,III) NOTE: This is just a sample and is not intended to be all-inclusive. | ||||||
Figure 3. Task Tracking Chart
Each task and unit situation will be different; each chart needs to be tailored to your particular unit. As you can see, all leader and individual tasks are listed with task number and a space for the responsible trainer and when it is to be trained, with spaces for completion date and remarks. Most of these tasks need to be scheduled and trained during IDT. But, as you can see, you better be prepared to provide a little refresher training at the beginning of AT. For total unit involvement, make these charts into posters and create a little friendly competition between your squads or platoons. This will add a little fun and increase unit esprit de corps. Keeping your soldiers informed of their progress toward the unit goal and making it fun will help you retain your people.
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