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SECTION A

NATIONAL TRAINING CENTER
PRIORITY TRENDS MATRIX
4QFY94 through 2QFY96

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Section A is a matrix chart of all the priority trends within their respective BOS. The chart shows the number of times per quarter an observer/controller (OC) documented that particular trend/observation.

EXAMPLE:

TA.5 INTELLIGENCE					4 QTR FY94	1 QTR FY95	2 QTR FY95	3-4 QTR FY95	1-2 QTR FY96
Needs Emphasis
1. R& plan development						X2	X4	X2	X4

In this example, Reconnaissance and Surveillance plan development is "Negative Trend 1" under TA.5 Intelligence Battlefield Operating System (BOS). This means it was reported more times in the last seven quarters than any other TA.5 negative trend, and is therefore the number 1 priority. It was reported 12 times in the last seven quarters (2 in 1QFY95; 4 in 2QFY95; 2 in 3-4QFY95; 4 in 1-2QFY96). NOTE: Battlefield Operating System (BOS) codes, i.e., "TA.5 Intelligence", are based on TRADOC Pam 11-9, Blueprint of the Battlefield. "TA" refers to the tactical level of war. The number "5" is the Intelligence BOS number.

TA.1 MANEUVER

4 QTR FY94

1 QTR FY95

2 QTR FY95

3-4 QTR FY95

1-2 QTR FY96

Positive Performance

1. Use of GPS

X

X

Needs Emphasis

1. Movement formations and techniques

X

X

X3

X2

X

2. Use of dismounted infantry

X2

X

X2

X2

3. Actions on contact

X

X

X

X

4. Direct fire planning and execution

X

X

X2

TA.2 FIRE SUPPORT	4 QTR FY94	1 QTR FY95	2 QTR FY95	3-4 QTR FY95	1-2 QTR FY96
Positive Performance
1. Observers to support deep operations	X			X
Needs Emphasis
1. Triggers versus target location	X	X	X	X
2. Jump TOC operations		X		X	X
3. Fire Support Element (FSE) Organization	X			X
4. Fire Support plan transition from Deep to close	X			X

TA.3 AIR DEFENSE					4 QTR FY94	1 QTR FY95	2 QTR FY95	3-4 QTR FY95	1-2 QTR FY96
Needs Emphasis
1. Early warning dissemination and reaction						X	X	X	X2

TA.4 COMMAND AND CONTROL	4 QTR FY94	1 QTR FY95	2 QTR FY95	3-4 QTR FY95	1-2 QTR FY96
Positive Performance
1. Command posts locations and operations			X2	X	X
2. Engineer Bn OPORDS and CSS Integration		X	X	X
3. Forward Support Battalion TOC operations			X	X	X
4. Risk assessment		X	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. Course of Action development and wargaming		X2	X2	X5	X3
2. Task Force Rehearsals	X		X3	X2	X5
3. Communication and signal operations			X3	X3	X3
4. Tactical Decision Making Process (TDMP)	X	X	X2	X3	X
5. Battle tracking and predictive analysis		X	X2	X2	X2
6. Employ tactical C2W				X4	X2
7. Battle staff mission analysis	X	X		X	X
8. OPORD and FRAGO preparation		X	X		X2
9. Enemy COA development			X	X	X
10. Timelines and time management	X	X	X
11. Employment and integration of a reserve			X	X	X
12. Pre-combat checks/Pre-combat inspections		X			X
13. Planning for deep operations			X		X

TA.5 INTELLIGENCE			4 QTR FY94	1 QTR FY95	2 QTR FY95	3-4 QTR FY95	1-2 QTR FY96
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				X2	X4	X2	X4
2. The IPB process and application			X	X3	X2	X2	X
3. Threat evaluation and ECOA development				X2	X	X2	X2
4. S-2 SITEMP development			X	X	X	X	X2
5. Terrain analysis			X	X	X
6. S-2 analysis and reporting					X	X	X
7. Event template / event matrix			X		X

TA.6 MOBILITY/SURVIVABILITY

4 QTR FY94

1 QTR FY95

2 QTR FY95

3-4 QTR FY95

1-2 QTR FY96

Positive Performance

1. Decontamination operations

X

X

Needs Emphasis

1. Breaching operations

X

X

X

X

X

2. Use of M8A1 chemical alarm

X

X

X

3. Reaction to chemical attack

X

X

X

4. Decontaminated unit operations

X

X

TA.7 COMBAT SERVICE SUPPORT	4 QTR FY94	1 QTR FY95	2 QTR FY95	3-4 QTR FY95	1-2 QTR FY96
Positive Performance
1. Unit Ministry Team (UMT)/religious support	X		X2	X	X
2. MICLIC maintenance and operation			X	X
Needs Emphasis
1. Logistics estimates/CSS planning & integration	X3	X3	X2	X3	X4
2. Supply management	X	X	X4	X2	X3
3. Materiel readiness	X2	X2		X4	X3
4. Casualty evacuation	X	X	X4	X	X2
5. Religious support/ UMT deficiencies	X		X	X	X4
6. Medical support planning and execution		X	X2	X	X2

Table Of Contents
Section I: Positive Performance - Table of Contents