FIELD TRAINING OVERVIEW SECTION 1

FIELD TRAINING OVERVIEW The BNCOC STX is a combat scenario exercise which evaluates the first echelon supervisors ability to comprehend and apply mission oriented technical and tactical techniques. Through repetition of troop leading procedures the student learns the fundamentals of small unit leadership and the practical application of the lessons learned from the Combined Arms Training Centers. The students play four roles: march unit commander, quartering party NCOIC, route recon NCO, and squad leader. It is in these roles that the Common Leader Combat Skills (CLCS), Battle Drills/Squad Tactical Operations (STO) mandated by USASMA are evaluated. The 36 hour exercise, under conditions of continuous operations, is modeled after ARTEP 8-057-30-MTP with a focus on individual evaluation. This design is selected in the interest of shared training with ANCOC, OBC, and OAC, as opportunities are available. The Main Support Medical Company (MSMC), the second echelon of medical care, represents a realistic environment for the MOS mix of students. Staff personnel serve as OPPOR, Command and Control, and MSMC Controllers. Umpires are not used. Small Group Leaders (SGLs) will be paired with their respective groups to the extent possible, and will serve as evaluators and Platoon Sergeants during CONOPS. As a minimum, each student will be evaluated on three Common Leader Combat Skills. An Exercise Control Center (ECC) is manned by staff personnel and is the responsibility of the Class Senior Small Group Leader. The field training consists of three phases of Mission Essential Task List (METL) -based training which actually begins early in the course and continues throughout the STX. PHASE I Garrison... The Talk Through
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The Walk Through PHASE III- STX... The Run Through The developmental sequence of the phases are as follows: Phase I Garrison The Talk Through 1. The Class Senior Small Group Leader gives the overview of the STX after students have received the STX Requirements Book. 2. Battle Focused Training instruction teaches how-to evaluate training needs and develop a training plan. METL-based training needs evolve from this class (e.g., masking techniques, communication procedures, etc., may need to be trained) 3. The STX Requirements Book tells what to train in addition to METL training needs. Requirements are reviewed during Battle Drills/CLCS classes. 4. Students develop supplemental training to prepare for the STX.

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5. Students receive the STX Operations Order following completion of the 21 hour MOS technical track. 6. To prepare for the field, many MOS groups receive MOS-specific train-up

during MOS track instruction. Phase II Tactical Exercise Without Troops (TEWT) The Walk Through This portion of METL-based training consists of one day of TEWTs. This design is selected in the interest of a walk-through. The TEWTs are slow paced rehearsals and are conducted in preparation for the continuous operations. Evaluations occur during TWETs and continuous operations. MOS specific evaluations occur only during MOS evaluation time. Phase III - Continuous Orerations - The Run Through In a Main Support Medical Company setting, while filling roles as March Unit Commander, Quartering Party NCOIC, Route Recon NCO, and Squad Leader, you will perform Battle Drills and Squad Tactical Operations. The STX was for 36 hours under conditions of continuous operations. The previously exercised TEWTs are replayed with the execution of ARTEP 8-057-30-MTP. The combat scenario focuses on repetitive troop leading procedures and first echelon supervisor proficiency. The scenario also requires OPFOR with conventional and NBC capabilities, relocation of medical elements, and EPW. After Action Reviews (AARs) are conducted on-site throughout the STX. Students later conduct a formal AAR upon completion of the entire exercise. BNCOC staff also provide written AARs to the chain of command.

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