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SECTION II

P - POSITIVE PERFORMANCE, PART 2

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TA.4 COMMAND AND CONTROL

TA.4 Positive Trend 6: Communications center node jumps

Observation frequency:	4QFY94	1QFY95	2QFY95	3-4QFY95	1-2QFY96
			1	1

2QFY95
SUCCESS 6-1: Brigade S-3s and signal officers are planning and executing node center, RAU and relay team moves during brigade maneuver.

3-4QFY95
SUCCESS 6-2: (Repeat of Success 6-1) The brigade S-3 and signal officer are adequately planning and executing node center, RAU, and relay team moves.

1. System controllers have consistently planned for and successfully executed multiple node center jumps.
2. Signal battalion S-3s, by coordinating with brigade signal officers, continue to successfully plan and execute RAU and relay team movements well in advance.

RESULT: Signal support to brigade scheme of maneuver is successful.

TA.4 Positive Trend 7: FA Battalion technical rehearsals

Observation frequency:	4QFY95	1QFY95	2QFY95	3-4QFY95	1-2QFY96
				1	1

3-4QFY95
SUCCESS 7-1: Field artillery battalions are formalizing the technical rehearsal process in unit SOPs.
RESULTS:

1. It prepares the battalion for upcoming mission in the areas of
   - scheme of fires
   - ammunition to fire
   - fire support coordination measures in effect
   - special requirements

   It exposes ammunition and position discrepancies early and

   - allows correction

   - gives battalion current status of firing platoons

1-2QFY96
SUCCESS 7-2: Improvements have been made by units in the conduct of the field artillery technical rehearsal.

TA.5 INTELLIGENCE

TA.5 Positive Trend 1: S-2 terrain analysis

Observation frequency:	4QFY94	1QFY95	2QFY95	3-4QFY95	1-2QFY96
	1		1	1	1

4QFY94
SUCCESS 1-1: The S-2s use of computer-aided terrain analysis programs, such as TERRA BASE, allow for the S-2s to rapidly confirm the assessments made by employing his Modified Combined Obstacle Overlay (MCOO).

2QFY95
SUCCESS 1-2: S-2s identify mobility corridors and avenues of approach into the Area of Operations and Area of Interest, and then identify enemy decision points; this information is integrated into an event template. What must be improved is the use of these products in the overall task force planning process.

3-4QFY95
SUCCESS 1-3: Task force S-2s are better articulating how terrain will impact the threat's available courses of action (COAs).

1-2QFY96
SUCCESS 1-4: (Repeat of Success 1-3) Task force S-2s now better articulate how the terrain will impact on the threat's available courses of action (COAs) and assist the commander and staff in determining friendly COAs that exploit opportunities the terrain provides.

TA.5 Positive Trend 2: Use of TERRA BASE program

Observation frequency:	4QFY94	1QFY95	2QFY95	3-4QFY95	1-2QFY96
		1			1

1QFY95
SUCCESS 2-1: The TERRA BASE program allows S-2s to fully template the effects of terrain on communications and direct fire.

1-2QFY96
SUCCESS 2-2: Units successfully use the TERRA BASE / TOPOSKIMMER terrain visualization software to improve their detailed terrain analysis; these products are being included in operations orders (OPORDS).

TA.5 Positive Trend 3: Understanding the IPB process

Observation frequency:	4QFY94	1QFY95	2QFY95	3-4QFY95	1-2QFY96
			1		1

2QFY95
SUCCESS 3-1: S-2s know and understand the IPB process. They are familiar with the logical flow of templates, i.e., doctrinal to situational, and the uses of each. S-2s generally do well at templating enemy positions, however, many have difficulty discussing and portraying the enemy's end state.

1-2QFY96
SUCCESS 3-2: Most S-2s know the IPB process and understand the products and information needed at the various steps of the Tactical Decision-Making Process (TDMP).

TA.6 MOBILITY/SURVIVABILITY

TA.6 Positive Trend 1: Decontamination operations

Observation frequency	4QFY94	1QFY95	2QFY95	3-4QFY95	1-2QFY96
	1				1

4QFY94
SUCCESS 1-1: Decon operations are often executed in adequate time and to standard. Decon platoons know how to conduct their part of deliberate decon. Positioning of the decon platoon usually supported the scheme of maneuver. Deliberate decon sites and link-up points were identified in the OPORD.

1-2QFY96
SUCCESS 1-2: (Repeat of Success 1-1) Decon platoons know how to conduct their part of the deliberate decon. Planned positions for the decon platoon on the battlefield usually support the scheme of maneuver. Deliberate decontamination sites and link-up points are properly identified in the plan.

TA.7 COMBAT SERVICE SUPPORT

TA.7 Positive Trend 1: Unit Ministry Team (UMT)/religious support

Observation frequency	4QFY94	1QFY95	2QFY95	3-4QFY95	1-2QFY96
	1		2	1	1

4QFY94
SUCCESS 1-1: Unit ministry teams are communicating better on the battlefield. Unit ministry teams are demonstrating improvement in providing ministry to casualties on the battlefield.

2QFY95
SUCCESS 1-2: Brigade unit ministry teams arrive understanding the basic elements of the orders process; how to extract needed information from the necessary documents; how to analyze the information to determine where and how to deploy available religious support assets on the battlefield.

SUCCESS 1-3: Unit ministry teams are effectively conducting "before engagement" ministry during the onward movement phase of brigade operations in a successful effort to "Nurture the Living," as stated in FM 16-1.

3-4QFY95
SUCCESS 1-4:

1. Unit ministry teams (UMT) provide "real world" ministry to soldiers, i.e., pastoral care on the battlefield to counter the trauma of combat conditions.
2. UMTs are correctly assessing the specific religious needs of their units. Some use religious preference profiles, which will highlight the requirements of minority faith groups. This ensures their needs, particularly during high holy days, are met.
3. UMT individual readiness continues to improve as chaplains' physical fitness and common soldier skill proficiency improves.

1-2QFY96
SUCCESS 1-5: Chaplains and chaplain assistants are much better prepared to provide comprehensive religious support to their units than they were two years ago.

TA.7 Positive Trend 2: MICLIC maintenance and operation

Observation frequency	4QFY94	1QFY95	2QFY95	3-4QFY95	1-2QFY96
			1	1

2QFY95
SUCCESS 2-1: MICLIC maintenance is improving.

3-4QFY95
SUCCESS 2-2:

1. Preventive maintenance checks and services (PMCS) is completed to standard and leaders are putting more emphasis on maintaining the system.
2. Units are meeting the Standards in Training Commission (STRAC) requirement, allowing one rocket and practice charge to be fired per system.

Table of Contents
Section II: P - Positive Performance, Part 1
Section II: PT- Positive Performance Techniques