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Unit Training Management Guide
Table of Contents
Chapter 1
The Marine Corps' Philosophy and Principles of Training
Training Philosophy
Training Mandate
Training Imperative
Principles
Train as You Fight
Make Commanders Responsible for Training
Use Standards-Based Training
Use Performance-Oriented Training
Use Mission-Oriented Training
Train the MAGTF to Fight as a Combined-Arms Team
Train to Sustain Proficiency
Train to Challenge
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Chapter 2
Marine Corps Unit Training Management
Overview
Commander's Responsibilities
Implementation
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The Application of the Systems Approach to Training
SAT: The Concept Behind Unit Training Management
Analysis Phase
Design Phase
Development Phase
Implementation Phase
Staging of Resources and Personnel
Conducting the Scheduled Exercise
Evaluation Phase
Developing a Checklist
Conducting an After Action Review
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Training Standards
Overview
Unit Training and School Training
Individual Training Standards System
Individual Training Standards
The Task
Conditions
Standards
Performance Steps
Administrative Instructions
References
Collective Training Standards
How to Use Training Standards in Units
Determine Individual and/or Team Proficiencies and Deficiencies
Determine Training Methods
Specify Training Funding/Resources
Evaluate Proficiencies as a Result of Training
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Chapter 5
Mission Essential Task List
Overview
Combat-Focused Training
METL Development
Commander's Analysis
METL Fundamentals
Training Standards
Training Assessment
Evaluation of Proficiency
Training Strategy
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Chapter 6
Training Plans
Section I. Fundamentals
The Planning Process
MCTEEP
Types of Training Plans
Establishing Training Priorities
Training Techniques
Multiechelon Training
Individual Training During Collective Training
Concurrent Training
Prime Time for Training
Hip-Pocket Training
Section II. Long-Range Planning
Requirement for Long-Range Planning
Elements of a Long-Range Training Plan
Command Training Guidance
Long-Range Planning Calendar
Training Events
Training Resources
Preparing the Long-Range Plan
Step 1. List the METL
Step 2. Publish Commander's Guidance
Step 3. Establish Calendar
Step 4. Coordinate and Review the Plan
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Section III. Midrange Planning
Requirement for Midrange Planning
Preparing the Midrange Plan
Step 1. Assess Current Unit Proficiency, Resources, and Training Environment
Step 2. State the METL
Step 3. Commander's Guidance
Step 4. Review the Long-Range Training Plan
Step 5. Review Previous Midrange Plans
Step 6. Develop Midrange Planning Calendar
Step 7. Coordinate with Subordinate and Higher Units
Review the Midrange Training Plan
Section IV. Short-Range Planning
Purpose
Training Schedules
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Chapter 7
Evaluation of Training
Overview
Performance Evaluation
Evaluation Programs
Methodology of Evaluation
Methods
Continuous Process
Testing Versus Evaluation
Realism
Proficient Evaluators
Categories of Performance
Individual and Collective Performance
Quality of a Unit's Training Management Procedures
Quality of Training
Evaluation Results
Training and Readiness Manuals
Aviation
Ground Combat
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Appendices
Appendix A. Recommended UTM Tasks by Grade
Appendix B. Example of a Battalion's METL and METL Assessment
Appendix C. Marine Corps Training Requirements
Appendix D. Example of a Commander's Training Philosophy
and Guidance Letter
Appendix E. Sample Planning Calendar
Appendix F. Sample Training Report
Appendix G. After Action Reviews and Reports
Appendix H. Glossary
Appendix I. References and Related Publications
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