MCoE_DRAFT_RFP_Attachment 16_Course_Schedule_FY11.doc

COURSES SCHEDULED FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011

FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF

TRAINING, DOCTRINE, CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT, ANALYSIS,

INSTRUCTION, ROLE PLAYERS AND SUPPORT SERVICES

AT FORT KNOX KY, AND FORT BENNING GA

MANEUVER CENTER OF EXCELLENCE

REFERENCE: https://www.atrrs.army.mil/atrrscc/course.aspx as of 1 Sep 2010

Some courses listed with “0” values have listings under “non-conducted,” removed from offerings due to uncertainties or ambiguities in resources at the time of scheduling. Courses listings do NOT include Distance Learning

CURRENT COURSES SCHEDULED FOR FY2011, Benning (School code 071)

Min (Opt) Max starting after

1 Apr 11

Provides a logical progression of individual skills and tasks, selected to develop a disciplined, motivated soldier proficient in common entry-level infantry task. Course develops self-disciplined, motivation, physical readiness, and proficiency in combat survivability, combat techniques, individual weapons, and crew-served weapons that will enable the soldier to become a productive member of a unit. Duty-position-unique unit training will be required to fully integrate the graduate into the unit.

Course provides a logical progression of individual skills and tasks, selected to develop a disciplined, motivated soldier proficient in common entry-level infantry tasks. Course develops self-discipline, motivation, physical readiness, and proficiency in combat survivability and gunnery techniques with infantry mortar systems that will enable the soldier to become a productive member of a unit. Duty-position-unique unit training will be required to fully integrate the graduate into the unit.

Sniper Tactics; Staff Subjects (Intelligence, Mission, Training, Combat Orders, Command and Control, and Training Management); Basic Sniper skills/field-craft; Marksmanship. SECURITY CLEARANCE IS REQUIRED.

24 (36) 40

Onsite

5 / 0

Course is based on current doctrine and taught at the institutional level, broken down into two phases: a maintenance phase and a gunnery phase. The maintenance phase is five weeks in duration and focuses on turret component function, the M240C 7.62mm coaxial machine gun, and the M242 25mm Bushmaster chain gun, SDAD, safing, overlay, ammunition, and ballistics. The gunnery phase is six weeks and focuses on SIO, Range Operations, Crew Gunnery, Platoon Gunnery, and MOS Gunnery, and Short Range Training Plan. The course is designed for NCOs in the rank of SGT (w/PLDC or WLC with 4 years TIS) through SFC with an optimum class load of 40. The student audience consists of the following MOSs: 11B, 11M, 21B, 13F, 19D w/D3 ASI or 03 (USMC).

Turret operations, Weapon Systems Training, Preliminary gunnery, Target Engagement, instruction unique to the Master Gunner (Preliminary gunnery, Turret operations and Maintenance, and Training Management), the Conduct of Fire Trainer (COFT) and the Bradley Advanced Training System Senior / Instructor Operator course, Ammunition Forecasting, and Short Range Training Plan development.

M2A3 Familiarization, stowage, commander's Tactical Display, sustainment and diagnostics, communications, messages, improved Bradley acquisition subsystem (IBAS), commander's independent viewer, position navigation subsystem, fire control setup, precision gunnery system (PGS), and survivability.

To provide instruction on the mission, organization, equipment, maintenance, safety, and employment of a SBCT.

To provide training on the Remote weapon Station (RWS), AIMSS, Javelin, Stryker Vehicles, Weapon system training, preliminary gunnery, target engagement, and training management.

MCS-Light Familiarization, Prepare for operation, Perform Mapping operations, and Plan management using MCS-Light.

Identification of the sub-components of the system, operation and maintenance of the system, to include the body assembly, helmet assembly, and weapon assembly. Boresighting instruction; engaging targets by means of reduced exposure firing using the Daylight Video Sight (DVS) and the thermal Weapon sight (TWS); digital communications exercises; and a Day/night land navigation exercise. An hour of sustainment physical fitness training and an hour of combatives training daily.

Train Qualified Soldiers on Long Range Marksmanship.

Advanced Infantry Marksmanship Strategies and Standards (AIMSS). Small arms weapon systems covered in this course include the M16A4, M4 modular weapon system, M249 Squad Automatic Weapon, M240B Machine Gun, MK 19 Grenade Machine Gun, and M2 .50 Caliber Machine Gun, AN/PVS-7 Night Vision Goggles (NVG), AN/PVS 14 NVG, AN/PEQ-2A, AN/PAQ-4C, AN/PAS-13 Thermal Weapon System, Close Combat Optic, and Machine Gun Optic.

010-F39 Phase 3

JAVELIN TRAIN THE TRAINER

No scope listed.

The SUGV Trainer course trains trainers to develop training plans for SUGV operators to maintain their proficiency and recertify as SUGV operators. Specifically, this course provides training on the operation of the SUGV; Operator Maintenance; Planning and Employment of the SUGV; Planning, Managing, and Conducting Unit Sustainment Training; and Operation and Maintenance of SUGV TADSS.

This course consists of training on the operation and employment of the UGS both in tactical and urban environments. This course provides training on Operator Maintenance; Planning and Employment of the UGS; Planning, Managing, and Conducting Unit Sustainment Training

01A-7-C20 Phase 2

BASIC OFFICER LEADER

Combined arms tactics (tactical doctrine and operations, military operations on urban terrain, artillery, and engineer operations, and field training exercises); staff subjects (intelligence, operations, logistics, and training management); general subjects (military leadership, land navigation, legal subjects, medical subjects, physical training, and special presentations); communications/electrronics; unit/materiel readiness; weapons (individual).

This course consists of CL I UAS Master Trainer responsibilities to schedule and coordinate Aircrew Training Program (ATP) requirements. These individuals will not receive a level of training sufficient to certify other unit personnel. The primary purpose is to expeditiously, in a safe and thorough program of instruction (POI), to provide these students with training on the CL I UAS operations, planning, employment, TADSS, and currency requirements. The students will be given classroom and hands-on training during the estimated five day/night POI. At the conclusion of the training program, students will be assessed on their ability to manage an ATP, employ CL I UAS accident prevention and use the fundamentals of instruction while operating CL I UAS.

Course provides a logical progression of individual skills and tasks, selected to develop a disciplined, motivated soldier proficient in common entry-level infantry tasks. Course develops self-discipline, motivation, physical readiness, and proficiency in combat survivability, combat techniques, individual weapons, and crew-served weapons that will enable the soldier to become a productive member of a unit. Duty-position-unique unit training will be required to fully integrate the graduate into the unit.

11B10-OSUT (ST)

Phase 1

INFANTRYMAN

Designed to provide a logical progression of individual skills and tasks, selected to develop a disciplined, motivated soldier proficient in common entry level infantry tasks. Course develops self-discipline, motivation, physical readiness, and proficiency in combat survivability, combat techniques, individual weapons, and crew-served weapons that will enable the soldier to become a productive member of a unit. Duty-position-unique unit training will be required to fully integrate the graduate into the unit.

11B10-OSUT (ST)

Phase 2

INFANTRYMAN

Develop self-discipline, motivation, physical readiness, and proficiency in combat survivability, combat techniques, individual weapons, and crew-served weapons that will enable the soldier to become a productive member of a unit. Duty-position-unique unit training will be required to fully integrate the graduate into the unit.

Course provides a logical progression of individual skills and tasks, selected to develop a disciplined, motivated soldier proficient in common entry-level infantry tasks. Course develops self-discipline, motivation, physical readiness, and proficiency in combat survivability and gunnery techniques with infantry mortar systems that will enable the soldier to become a productive member of a unit. Duty-position-unique unit training will be required to fully integrate the graduate into the unit.

11C10-OSUT (ST)

Phase 1

INDIRECT FIRE INFANTRYMAN

Designed to provide a logical progression of individual skills and tasks, selected to develop a disciplined, motivated soldier proficient in common entry-level infantry tasks. Course develops self-discipline, motivation, physical readiness, and proficiency in combat survivability and gunnery techniques with infantry mortar systems that will enable the soldier to become a productive member of a unit. Duty-position-unique unit training will be required to fully integrate the graduate into the unit.

11C10-OSUT (ST)

Phase 2

INDIRECT FIRE INFANTRYMAN

Develop self-discipline, motivation, physical readiness, and proficiency in combat survivability and gunnery techniques with infantry mortar systems that will enable the soldier to become a productive member of a unit. Duty-position-unique unit training will be required to fully integrate the graduate into the unit.

Combined arms tactics (tactical doctrine and operations, air assault operations, military operations on urban terrain, artillery, engineer, and NBC operation and field training exercises); staff subjects (intelligence, operations, logistics, and training management); general subjects (military leadership, land navigation, legal subjects, medical subjects, effective writing, physical training, and special presentations); communications/electronics; unit/materiel readiness; weapons (individual, special-purpose, and crew-served weapons and anti-armor weapon systems).

Army Doctrine and Tactics, Ethics and Leadership, Basic Soldier Skills, Field Leadership Exercises (Squad STX, Platoon STX), Land Navigation, and Heritage and History.

This course provides training on CL I UAS Mission Planning; Crew Mission Briefing; Operator Level Maintenance; Placing the CL I UAS into Operation; Operating the Aircraft and Flight Simulator; Advanced In-flight Operations; Night Operations; Mobile Operations, and Incident Reporting Procedures.

The Reconnaissance and Surveillance Leader Course is a resident course of 26 days in duration. Command and Control; Reconnaissance Surveillance Operations; Target Acquisition and Combat Assessment; Field Training Exercises; Threat Subjects; Physical Training; Multiband Communications; Imagery Collection and Reporting; Vehicle Borne Surveillance and Mobility; Airborne Operations; Special Insertion and Extraction Techniques.

M2A3 Familiarization, Commander's tactical display, sustainment and diagnostics, communications, messages, improved Bradley acquisition subsystem (IBAS), Commander's independent viewer, position navigation subsystem 12 (16) 20 Onsite

ITAS Weapons System, MK-19 Machine Gun, M2.50 Cal Machine Gun, Javelin Weapon System, Stryker MITAS Operation, Combat Vehicle Identification, TOW Missile Family, Anti-Armor Tactics, and a Live Fire Exercise.

To provide instruction in vehicle orientation, mission of the SBCT, Organization and Equipment, Lessons Learned, Tow (2) level maintenance concepts, SBCT doctrine, and digitization.

Boresighting instruction; engaging targets by means of reduced exposure firing using the Daylight Video Sight (DVS) and the thermal Weapon sight (TWS); digital communications exercises; and a Day/night land navigation exercise. Identification of the sub-components of the system, operation and maintenance of the system, to include the body assembly, helmet assembly, and weapon assembly. Performance oriented training on the development and use of the Mission Data Package (MDP), operation of the MDSE, logistical considerations, the tactical planning and employment (offense, defense, retrograde, and urban operations) of the LW system, and a familiarization with TADSS. An hour of sustainment physical fitness training and an hour of combatives training daily.

The course is divided between classroom instruction, field training, and observations of the Sniper School Basic Course (010-ASIB4). Classroom instructional periods will emphasize Sniper Capabilities & Limitations, Planning & Employment Considerations, and Sniper Pre-Training & Sustainment Training. Field training exercises will include the M24 Sniper Weapon System and the M107 Long Range Sniper Weapon (.50 Cal) fire exercises, Stalking, and Target Detection exercises.

The Small Unit Integrated Technology Employment Leader Course trains leaders on the capabilities and employment of BCT Modernization Plan Accelerated Technology systems, i.e., CL 1 UAS, SUGV, and the UGS.

Vehicle introduction; safety considerations; hull and turret operations and maintenance; weapon systems and simulators training; tactics (bfv specific); preliminary gunnery; basic gunnery.

Major subject areas include but are not limited to; Tactical Employment of Mortars; Fire Support Planning; Mechanical Training; Live Fire Exercises; Forward Observation Procedures; Fire Direction Procedures; Maintenance; and Survey Techniques. Infantry Mortar Leader Course (IMLC) provides Lieutenants and NCOs (E-5 thru E-7) with the knowledge to supervise and direct the fire of a mortar platoon. Instructions include tactical employment of the mortar platoon, graphics, fire planning, mechanical training, FO procedures, and fire direction control procedures. Upon successful completion, enlisted personnel are awarded the additional skill identifier of B1 and Officers are awarded the additional skill identifier of 3Z.

GROUND WEEK- Don and adjust the main and reserve parachutes, identify components inside a C130/C17 aircraft and respond to actions inside the aircraft using the "mock door", exit the 34-foot tower, execute parachute landing falls, execute parachute landing falls off the lateral drift apparatus, perform methods of recovery. TOWER WEEK week-Respond to jump commands (C130/C17) and execute individual and mass exits using the mock door, demonstrate proficiency in fixed-wing aircraft exits from the 34-foot tower wearing combat equipment, demonstrate techniques for deploying the reserve/MIRPS/SLCP, control the risers from the suspended harness, execute parachute landing falls correctly from the swing landing trainer, execute a drop from the 250-foot free tower. JUMP WEEK week-correctly don and adjust the parachute, MIRPS/SLCP and combat equipment, respond to jump commands inside an aircraft, control body position after jumping from an aircraft until parachute opening shock, control the parachute during descent, execute a parachute landing fall, controls the parachute upon landing while making five parachute jumps from an Air Force aircraft.

Provides Commander technical expertise in planning and executing air movement, air assault, airborne, and air re-supply operations for rotary or fixed wing aircraft; interfaces between Army Aviation/USAF units and supported commander; prepares air mission brief and air movement annex; provides technical advice, inspects and supervises the execution of slingload operations; provides trained personnel to assist with the mission of USAF combat control team; selects, marks, and controls helicopter day and night landing and pick-up zones; selects, marks, and controls fixed-wing day and night drop zones for airborne personnel and equipment; provides air traffic control and navigational assistance to aircraft within an operational site control zone; provides USAF aircraft terminal guidance for deployment of the airborne force; conducts Drop Zone Survey operations; certify in the use of Ground Marker Release System (GMRS), Computed Air Release Point (CARP), and Verbally Initiated Release System (VIRS) for rotary and fixed-wing aircraft airdrop operations.

The U.S. Army's Ranger Course develops the combat arms related functional skills, of officer and enlisted volunteers who are eligible for assignment to units whose primary mission is to engage in the close-combat, and direct fire battle in order to return to the Army a mentally and physically tough leader capable of (planning, organizing, and executing) a small unit combat operation in any environment.

The course will provide the Jumpmaster graduate with detailed information and training on: The Duties and Responsibilities of the Jumpmaster and Safety; procedures for rigging Individual Equipment Containers and Door Bundles; understanding and identifying personnel parachute component systems by their specific nomenclature and characteristics; procedures and standards required to conduct a Jumpmaster Personnel Inspection; the Duties and Responsibilities of the Drop Zone Safety Officer, DZSTL; presentation of Jumpmaster Briefings and Pre-Jump Training; execution of Duties as a Jumpmaster and Safety from a USAF aircraft in flight during a day combat equipment jump. Graduates must attain a passing score of 70 points for each graded event. Each student must demonstrate proficiency in the Jumpmaster Personnel Inspection by successfully inspecting two non-tactical jumpers and one combat equipped jumper in 5 minutes. Students must score 70 points or higher and miss no major rigging deficiencies.

Combined arms tactics (tactical doctrine, tactical training device (Surnot), defensive and offensive operations, and battle analysis; staff subjects (training management and battle focused training); general subjects; unit/materiel readiness; weapons; and electives.

Development, employment and maintenance of the Bradley Fighting Vehicle.

To provide instruction on the mission, organization, equipment, and employment of an SBCT.

Provides Battalion Commanders technical expertise in planning and conducting Level III Combatives training. Provides technical advice, inspects and supervises the execution of Level I Combatives training and the training of Level I Combatives Trainers. Provides trained C-class standard and intermediate Combatives Competition Referees. Provides Commanders technical expertise in planning and conducting standard and intermediate Combatives competitions at the Battalion and Brigade level.

Provides Brigade, and Division Commanders technical expertise in planning and conducting Level IV Combatives training. Provides technical advice, inspects and supervises the execution of Level II Combatives training and the training of Level II Combatives Trainers. Provides trained B-class standard intermediate and advanced Combatives competition referees. Provides Commanders technical expertise in planning and conducting and supervising standard intermediate and advanced Combatives competitions at the Brigade, Division, and Installation level. Provides Brigade Commanders technical expertise in planning and conducting advanced scenario driven Combatives training combining all aspects of close combat for individuals and teams.

To possess the foundation, values, attributes, and skills, required of Army Officers, portray basic leadership skills and individual self confidence necessary to meet branch specific challenges, display fundamental individual skills (technical competence), marksmanship, land navigation, maintenance, and demonstrate basic proficiency (tactically grounded) in Joint/Army doctrine, training management, and small unit combat operations, and body the "Warrior Ethos" and physical fitness ethic.

This course provides Short Range Marksmanship training (200 meters or less) to Non-commissioned Officers (NCO) and Officers. Training consists of Zeroing Optics, Kit Set-up, Points of Aim, Wobble Zone Control, Firing Positions, Magazine Changes, M249 Squad Automatic Weapons Training, Movement while firing M4/M16/M249, and Barricade Position Firing.

COURSES SCHEDULED FOR FY11, Armor at Knox (School code 171)

Min (Opt) Max starting after

1 Apr 11

000-MMT

USMA MOUNTED MANEUVER TRAINING

Familiarize cadets on maneuver heavy combat equipment and operations consisting of tank gunnery; field artillery; air defense artillery; conduct of fire trainer; aviation; combat vehicle driving; engineer; simulation network; mounted tactical training combined arms team and provide leader evaluation opportunities.

020-ASIA8

M1A1 ABRAMS MASTER GUNNER

INDIVIDUAL TRAINING: Physical Fitness MAINTENANCE TRAINING: Trains maintenance procedures used to identify and troubleshoot complex malfunctions that occur in the tank turret electrical, hydraulic, armament, and fire control systems. GUNNERY TRAINING: Trains advanced gunnery methodology, doctrinal, and technical procedures needed to assess crew proficiency, identify crew procedural errors that causes a tank not to hit a target, provide training for crews to operate the tank to its designed capabilities. GUNNERY TRAINING MANAGEMENT: Trains Battle Focused Training management procedures with the main emphasis on tank gunnery standards, preliminary gunnery training, supervised decentralized instruction, integration of training devices, assessment of units strong areas and weak areas, and development of an annual gunnery program that sustains and improves unit tank gunnery proficiency.

INDIVIDUAL TRAINING: Physical Fitness MAINTENANCE TRAINING: Trains maintenance procedures used to identify and troubleshoot complex malfunctions that occur in the tank turret electrical, hydraulic, armament, and fire control systems. GUNNERY TRAINING: Trains advanced gunnery methodology, doctrinal, and technical procedures needed to assess crew proficiency, identify crew procedural errors that causes a tank not to hit a target, provide training for crews to operate the tank to its designed capabilities. GUNNERY TRAINING MANAGEMENT: Trains Battle Focused Training management procedures with the main emphasis on tank gunnery standards, preliminary gunnery training, supervised decentralized instruction, integration of training devices, assessment of units strong areas and weak areas, and development of an annual gunnery program that sustains and improves unit tank gunnery proficiency.

MAINTENANCE TRAINING: Trains students to perform diagnostic maintenance procedures used to identify, troubleshoot, and repair complex malfunctions that occur in the turret electrical, armament, fire control, and ammunition handling systems of the MGS. GUNNERY TRAINING: Trains students on advanced MGS gunnery methodology, the technical procedures used to assess unit/crew proficiency, how to identify crew procedural errors that may lead to missed engagements, and training strategies to improve overall unit/crew gunnery performance. GUNNERY TRAINING MANAGEMENT: In accordance with Battle Focused Training management principles, trains students how to assess a unit gunnery program and develop effective training plans to sustain unit/crew strengths and improve unit/crew weaknesses through the use of supervised decentralized preliminary gunnery training, and integration of Training Aids, Devices, and Simulations Systems (TADSS).

Power up/power down COFT; perform maintenance checks and services; conduct briefings and training sessions; react to emergency equipment malfunctions; track crew progression and the instructional subsystem of COFT; manage COFT training records; develop COFT unit training plan; identify Senior Instructor Operator duties and responsibilities; overview on current COFT, SBU and PGT changes, and implement the Exportable Training Package; function and operations of the M1A1 ESA Rehost COFT and M1A2 SEP AGTS in both crew and platoon mode; digital communications in crew and platoon mode.

No scope listed.

No scope listed.

MOUNTED FOUNDATIONS TRAINING: Officer common core tasks which are branch focused (maintenance operations, PMCS, supply activities, and training), Physical Fitness, Armor and Cavalry History, Branch Safety, Machine Guns, Combat System Armament/Controls/Equipment, Combat System Crew Station Training, and a Combat System specific Weapons Handling Test. Digital instruction includes FBCB2 operator training. PLATOON OPERATIONS: Tank and Reconnaissance Tactics and Tactical Tasks, Reconnaissance & Surveillance Operations, and Offense/Defense Operations; conducted in a Live / Virtual / Constructive (LVC) environment. FTX: A mounted exercise conducted in a full spectrum environment to train Tank and Reconnaissance Operations at the platoon level.

2E-1802/020-1812 (OS)

Phase 2

USMC RESERVE M1A1 TANK CDR/GUNNER

Operation of the fire control system of the M1A1 tank. Instruction to standards in the tactical employment of the vehicle mounted weapons systems. Instruction to standard operation, maintenance and tactical employment of the vehicle's main gun. Perform preventive maintenance checks and services (PMCS).

To prepare Commissioned Officers and Noncommissioned Officers SSG and above to perform as leaders of reconnaissance platoons in today's modular force and to meet the challenges of the future. This course will train the increased skill sets required of all platoon sized reconnaissance elements and all existing or transitioning reconnaissance organizations. The Soldier will develop higher level fundamental skills at reconnaissance, surveillance, security fundamentals - navigation, communications and reporting, "IPB"; develop skills to better understand BCT, Squadron, and Troop commanders' information requirements, how to find, and communicate battlefield information about terrain, enemy, and local populations; develop skills for planning and executing reconnaissance without mission compromise or loss of freedom of action; develop understanding of the procedures for competently employing attached air, ground, and technical reconnaissance and support assets; and develop the self-confidence to solve mission relevant problems, anticipation enemy contact, exercise initiative in the face of changing conditions, and manage the tactical risks associated with reconnaissance, security, and surveillance mission requirements. Field training exercises will require Soldiers to apply skills required for reconnaissance units assigned to Brigade Combat Teams - Heavy BCT, Stryker BCT, and Infantry BCT. Soldiers will become tactically and technically proficient in all aspects of mounted and dismounted reconnaissance, surveillance, security operations, and sustainability to include but not limited to: evaluating routes and obstructions; tactical questioning; missions, organizations and configurations to suit the mission end state; plan, prepare, brief and execute operations orders and FRAGOs; the continuous process of troop leading procedures; urban area reconnaissance; security operations; tactical communications and reporting; planning for and employing surveillance system equipment; and integrate new technology to enhance mission effectiveness.

TCC focuses more on technical than tactical instruction. The instruction will include crew stations and duties, tank maintenance, unit gunnery management, boresighting, armor accuracy checks, plumb and synchronization, tank ammunition and weapons, screening, and tank gunnery. Students are trained using conventional training methods, stand-alone training devices, and simulators. Performance Oriented Training is M1A1 and M1A2 SEP specific. The course is a gunnery systems intensive functional course that trains the Soldier to function as a M1A1 or M1A2 SEP tank commander.

Focus is on the HBCT battalion/squadron organization to demonstrate proficiency in applying concepts of the Heavy Brigade and Combined Arms doctrine and solving tactical problems w/regard to how HBCT units fight. The course will support commanders' leader development programs focused on leaders from squad/section through company/troop level. It will exercise troops/platoons in a battalion/squadron setting with the BCO/SCO as the senior leader. Training will facilitate development of tactical SOPs, understanding & application of Commander's intent, and the understanding/application of doctrine, tactics, techniques, and procedures at all small unit echelons.

72 (144) 160

(onsite only)

The scope of the course is to produce Officers, Chief Warrant Officers, and Noncommissioned Officers who are proficient in planning, conducting, and executing ISR and Security operations; employment considerations for ISR assets, and considerations for Operational Environment, and Counter Insurgency operations.

This is a systems-intensive course that trains the student to function as a Mobile Gun System Commander. Instruction will consist of training crew stations and duties, boresighting and synchronization, ammunition, crew maintenance, turret / hull troubleshooting and safety. Students will be trained using conventional training methods, stand-alone training devices, simulators, and simulations culminating with a live fire exercise.

Test and troubleshoot systems; inspect, service, lubricate, replace, and adjust components; use of publications, special tools and test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment (TMDE) and equipment records; fundamentals and principles of fire control, main gun, gun turret drive, engine, fuel, exhaust, NBC, cooling, electrical, track, suspension, steering control, and hydraulic systems, engine, power trains, and hull of the M1A1 tank system, M88A1 recovery vehicle, and Armor Vehicle Launched Bridge (AVLB).

Test and troubleshoot systems; inspect, service, lubricate, replace and adjust components; starting, charging, APU, brakes and main winch systems; operating, servicing and using track recovery vehicles and equipment; procedures used in rigging, recovering and towing of track vehicles.

The ABV course will provide maintainers with instruction on the use and maintenance of the ABV and its subsystems to include the full width mine plow, surface mine plow, rapid ordnance removal system, lane marking system, high lift adaptor, linear demolition charge system, thermal camera system, and remote control system. In addition, ABV students will receive training on the operations and maintenance of the M48 machine gun and Smoke Grenade launcher. Live fire of the Linear Demolition Charge will not be conducted at Fort Knox at this time.

Become familiar with M2/M3A3 unique components. Inspect, service, replace, remove install, adjust, test, and diagnose faults within components and controls of the M2/M3A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle System (BFVS).

Become familiar with the M1A2 and M1A2 SEP unique components. Troubleshoot using BIT and FIT. Remove and install selected components. Perform Download/Verification with CTS III or SPORT on selected components. Perform Boresight/Plub and Sync. Maintain the 1553B Data Bus, Power Management System, Fire Control System, Commanders Display Unit, Mass Memory, Commanders Independent Thermal Viewer, Second Generation FLIR components, Vapor Compression System Unit, Air Handling Unit, Under Armor Auxiliary Power Unit and Fire Suppression Systems.

6 (8) 10

COURSES SCHEDULED FOR FY11, Armor at Benning (School code 171A)

Min (Opt) Max starting after

1 Apr 11

Operate and maintain the M1A1 tank. Receive instruction on publications. Driver and loader stations are trained to standard. Driving is degraded to preliminary standard based on training restraints. Training on selected gunner skills to preliminary standard. Training on Armored Vehicle Maintenance System (AVMS) to preliminary standard. Perform preventive maintenance checks and services (PMCS). Perform recovery fundamentals.

Physical Fitness; NBC; engineer; communications; land navigation; weapons; M1A1 tank operation and maintenance.

Vehicle specific training on loader's and driver's station operation; driving; main gun loading; maintenance, and troubleshooting.

INDIVIDUAL TRAINING: Physical Fitness MAINTENANCE TRAINING: Trains maintenance procedures used to identify and troubleshoot complex malfunctions that occur in the tank turret electrical, hydraulic, armament, and fire control systems. GUNNERY TRAINING: Trains advanced gunnery methodology, doctrinal, and technical procedures needed to assess crew proficiency, identify crew procedural errors that causes a tank not to hit a target, provide training for crews to operate the tank to its designed capabilities. GUNNERY TRAINING MANAGEMENT: Trains Battle Focused Training management procedures with the main emphasis on tank gunnery standards, preliminary gunnery training, supervised decentralized instruction, integration of training devices, assessment of units strong areas and weak areas, and development of an annual gunnery program that sustains and improves unit tank gunnery proficiency.

Vehicle specific training on loader's and driver's station operation; driving; main gun loading; maintenance, and troubleshooting.

MAINTENANCE TRAINING: Trains students to perform diagnostic maintenance procedures used to identify, troubleshoot, and repair complex malfunctions that occur in the turret electrical, armament, fire control, and ammunition handling systems of the MGS.

GUNNERY TRAINING: Trains students on advanced MGS gunnery methodology, the technical procedures used to assess unit/crew proficiency, how to identify crew procedural errors that may lead to missed engagements, and training strategies to improve overall unit/crew gunnery performance. GUNNERY TRAINING MANAGEMENT: In accordance with Battle Focused Training management principles, trains students how to assess a unit gunnery program and develop effective training plans to sustain unit/crew strengths and improve unit/crew weaknesses through the use of supervised decentralized preliminary gunnery training, and integration of Training Aids, Devices, and Simulations Systems (TADSS).

Power up/power down COFT; perform maintenance checks and services; conduct briefings and training sessions; react to emergency equipment malfunctions; track crew progression and the instructional subsystem of COFT; manage COFT training records; develop COFT unit training plan; identify Senior Instructor Operator duties and responsibilities; overview on current COFT, SBU and PGT changes, and implement the Exportable Training Package; function and operations of the M1A1 ESA Rehost COFT and M1A2 SEP AGTS in both crew and platoon mode; digital communications in crew and platoon mode.

The HBCT Master Gunner Transition Course trains and develops accomplished Abrams Tank, and Bradley Fighting Vehicle (BFV) Master Gunners in all aspects of training management as it relates to planning and conducting preliminary and live-fire gunnery training strategies for the multiple medium and heavy weapon systems assigned to the HBCT. The acquired skills and knowledge gained from the course will enable graduates to function as the commander's technical adviser for gunnery.

No scope listed.

Basic combat training tasks; Army Values (Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, Personal Courage); physical fitness; first aid; NBC; engineer; communications; land navigation; weapons; individual tactical training; intelligence; M3 Bradley and M1025 series HMMWV operation and maintenance.

19D10-OSUT (ST)

Phase 1

CAVALRY SCOUT

Basic combat training tasks, physical fitness, first aid, NBC, engineer, communications, land navigation, weapons, individual tactical training, intelligence, M3 Bradley/CFV, M1025 Series HMMWV Operation and Maintenance.

19D10-OSUT (ST)

Phase 2

CAVALRY SCOUT

Basic combat training tasks, physical fitness, first aid, NBC, engineer, communications, land navigation, weapons, individual tactical training, intelligence, M3 Bradley/CFV, M1025 Series HMMWV Operation and Maintenance.

Basic Combat Training Tasks; Army Values (Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity and Personal Courage); Physical Fitness; First Aid; NBC; Engineer; Communications; Land Navigation; Weapons; Individual Tactical Training; Intelligence; and M1A1/AIM-ED tank and the M1A2 SEP tank Operation and Maintenance.

Provides a logical progression of individual skills and tasks selected to develop a disciplined, confident Soldier proficient Basic Combat Training Outcomes and common entry-level tasks. Course develops a Soldier who a master of critical combat skills and proficient in basic Soldier skills in all environments; is confident , adaptable, mentally agile, and accountable for own actions; is a proud team member possessing the character and commitment to live the Army Values and Warrior ethos; is self-disciplined, willing, and an adaptive thinker capable of solving problems commensurate with position and experience; and is physically mentally, spiritually, and emotionally ready to fight as a ground combatant.

M1A1/AM-ED tank and the M1A2 SEP tank Operation and Maintenance.

MOUNTED FOUNDATIONS TRAINING: Officer common core tasks which are branch focused (maintenance operations, PMCS, supply activities, and training), Physical Fitness, Armor and Cavalry History, Branch Safety, Machine Guns, Combat System Armament/Controls/Equipment, Combat System Crew Station Training, and a Combat System specific Weapons Handling Test. Digital instruction includes FBCB2 operator training. PLATOON OPERATIONS: Tank and Reconnaissance Tactics and Tactical Tasks, Reconnaissance & Surveillance Operations, and Offense/Defense Operations; conducted in a Live/Virtual/Constructive (LVC) environment. FTX: A mounted exercise conducted in a full spectrum environment to train Tank and Reconnaissance Operations at the platoon level. URBAN OPERATIONS: A mounted/Dismounted exercise based on the Operational Environment (OE) to train Raid, Checkpoint Operations, Forward Operating Base (FOB) procedures, and Convoy Operations.

Patrolling; Weapons; Intelligence, Reconnaissance fundamentals, Convoy operations, urban operations and demolitions.

Operation of the fire control system of the M1A1 tank. Instruction to standards in the tactical employment of the vehicle mounted weapons systems. Instruction to standard operation, maintenance and tactical employment of the vehicle's main gun. Perform preventive maintenance checks and services (PMCS).

To prepare Commissioned Officers and Noncommissioned Officers SSG and above to perform as leaders of reconnaissance platoons in today's modular force and to meet the challenges of the future. This course will train the increased skill sets required of all platoon sized reconnaissance elements and all existing or transitioning reconnaissance organizations. The Soldier will develop higher level fundamental skills at reconnaissance, surveillance, security fundamentals - navigation, communications and reporting, "IPB"; develop skills to better understand BCT, Squadron, and Troop commanders' information requirements, how to find, and communicate battlefield information about terrain, enemy, and local populations; develop skills for planning and executing reconnaissance without mission compromise or loss of freedom of action; develop understanding of the procedures for competently employing attached air, ground, and technical reconnaissance and support assets; and develop the self-confidence to solve mission relevant problems, anticipation enemy contact, exercise initiative in the face of changing conditions, and manage the tactical risks associated with reconnaissance, security, and surveillance mission requirements. Field training exercises will require Soldiers to apply skills required for reconnaissance units assigned to Brigade Combat Teams - Heavy BCT, Stryker BCT, and Infantry BCT. Soldiers will become tactically and technically proficient in all aspects of mounted and dismounted reconnaissance, surveillance, security operations, and sustainability to include but not limited to: evaluating routes and obstructions; tactical questioning; missions, organizations and configurations to suit the mission end state; plan, prepare, brief and execute operations orders and FRAGOs; the continuous process of troop leading procedures; urban area reconnaissance; security operations; tactical communications and reporting; planning for and employing surveillance system equipment; and integrate new technology to enhance mission effectiveness

TCC focuses more on technical than tactical instruction. The instruction will include crew stations and duties, tank maintenance, unit gunnery management, boresighting, armor accuracy checks, plumb and synchronization, tank ammunition and weapons, screening, and tank gunnery. Students are trained using conventional training methods, stand-alone training devices, and simulators. Performance Oriented Training is M1A1 and M1A2 SEP specific. The course is a gunnery systems intensive functional course that trains the Soldier to function as a M1A1 or M1A2 SEP tank commander.

Focus is on the HBCT battalion/squadron organization to demonstrate proficiency in applying concepts of the Heavy Brigade and Combined Arms doctrine and solving tactical problems w/regard to how HBCT units fight. The course will support commanders' leader development programs focused on leaders from squad/section through company/troop level. It will exercise troops/platoons in a battalion/squadron setting with the BCO/SCO as the senior leader. Training will facilitate development of tactical SOPs, understanding & application of Commander's intent, and the understanding/application of doctrine, tactics, techniques, and procedures at all small unit echelons.

The scope of the course is to produce Officers, Chief Warrant Officers, and Noncommissioned Officers who are proficient in planning, conducting, and executing ISR and Security operations; employment considerations for ISR assets, and considerations for Operational Environment, and Counter Insurgency operations.

This is a systems-intensive course that trains the student to function as a Mobile Gun System Commander. Instruction will consist of training crew stations and duties, bore-sighting and synchronization, ammunition, crew maintenance, turret / hull troubleshooting and safety. Students will be trained using conventional training methods, stand-alone training devices, simulators, and simulations culminating with a live fire exercise.

Vehicle specific training on driver's station operations, driving, and maintenance and troubleshooting.

Tactics; Combat Support (CS) and Combat Service Support (CSS), Planning and Operations; training management; tank weapons; maintenance and maintenance management; fratricide; and enlisted and officer updates.

Test and troubleshoot systems; inspect, service, lubricate, replace, and adjust components; use of publications, special tools and test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment (TMDE) and equipment records; fundamentals and principles of fire control, main gun, gun turret drive, engine, fuel, exhaust, NBC, cooling, electrical, track, suspension, steering control, hydraulic systems, engine, power trains, and hull of the M1A1 tank system, M88A1 recovery vehicle, and Armor Vehicle Launched Bridge (AVLB).

Military Occupational Specialty training covering the subject areas of: publications; special tools; test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment (TMDE); fundamentals and principles of engine, fuel, exhaust, cooling, electrical, track, suspension, steering control, and hydraulic systems; engine power trains; preventive maintenance checks and services (PMCS); and maintenance of automotive and turret systems and components. This training will enable the graduate to inspect, service, lubricate, replace, adjust, test, purge, repair, and troubleshoot the systems and components of the M1A1 AIM-ED tank.

Test and troubleshoot systems; inspect, service, lubricate, replace and adjust components; starting, charging, APU, brakes and main winch systems; operating, servicing and using track recovery vehicles and equipment; procedures used in rigging, recovering and towing of track vehicles.

The ABV course will provide maintainers with instruction on the use and maintenance of the ABV and its subsystems to include the full width mine plow, surface mine plow, rapid ordnance removal system, lane marking system, high lift adaptor, linear demolition charge system, thermal camera system, and remote control system. In addition, ABV students will receive training on the operations and maintenance of the M48 machine gun and Smoke Grenade launcher.

Become familiar with M2/M3A3 unique components. Inspect, service, replace, remove install, adjust, test, and diagnose faults within components and controls of the M2/M3A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle System (BFVS).