SQD Ldr AAR
CPT James Boggs
YORKS, IN
British Exchange Officer
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Purpose
TRADOC Proficiency designations and equivalent medal
Generic Leadership attributes which resulted in Gold
Functional area specific characteristics which resulted in Gold
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Weapons Proficiency
Land Navigation
TC3
CBRNE
Report Intelligence
• Penalties which could have been avoided with leader input
– Forced
– Unforced
Purpose
DMI Conducts a SQD Leader AAR in order to inform the Corps
of Cadets of the attributes assessed to be required to achieve
Mastery in BOLC-A Functional Areas and posture the Corps for
Summer Training and Sandhurst 16.
TRADOC Proficiency Designations
(TRADOC Reg 350-36)
BRONZE
Introductory – BOLC-A student demonstrates the ability to
perform the task under supervision.
SILVER
Proficiency – BOLC-A student demonstrates the ability to
perform the task under combat conditions and upon arrival at
BOLC-B and first unit of assignment.
GOLD
Mastery – BOLC-A student understands the how and why of a
task, and demonstrates the ability to perform the task at BOLCB, first unit of assignment, and under combat conditions.
Leadership Attributes
• Confident, assertive and determined leader
• Analysis of the FRAGO not simple regurgitation of the
information
• Clear, concise and direct orders delivered throughout the
event
• Efficient and flexible plan utilizing all available resources
• Distribution of work load
• Encouragement provided throughout and sets the
example by being physically capable of completing each
event
• Knew his/her team’s strengths and weaknesses
Leadership Attributes
Weapons Proficiency
• Violence of action lead by the SQD Ldr ensured teams were in
position and ready to receive targets rather than missing the first
iteration
• Designated sectors of fire, understood the strengths of his/her team
and maintained control throughout the event.
• SQD Ldrs observed SQD members during the event and helped
those members who were missing the target adjust their POA to
compensate for wind, distance and other conditions
• SQD Ldr ensured that all firers were in the correct/ suitable firing
positions
• SQD Ldrs controlled rates and directions of fire
• Effective and sustained suppression of the enemy, directed by the
SQD Ldr, allowed freedom of maneuver
Lesson 1
CPT J A Boggs MS300 Instr
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Land Navigation
• Conducting speed/distance/time calculations
combined with terrain analysis to best prepare
for the route
• SQD Ldrs who maintained control of the SQD
throughout the event and directed their recovery
(post event admin) were able to exit the lane in
good order and continue to meet NLT timings
• Anticipating and planning for the next move and
delegating the final administration of the team to
the 2IC or TM Ldrs
Land Navigation
Land Navigation
Land Navigation
• Organization of teams to compensate for those less
capable members of the SQD
• Maintenance of morale and continued violence of action,
lead by the SQD Ldr, increased the likelihood of success
• Distribution of work load (marking of points, carriage of
equipment) ensured all members were capable
completing the event
• During best speed legs SQD Ldr ensured those more
capable members were assisting those who were
struggling and that they were in good order when
entering events
TC3
• Conducting analysis of the environment as well as
analyzing the FRAGO in order:
– Conduct appropriate casualty care
– Choose the most effective route and method of extraction
• Complete understanding of a 9 Line MEDAVAC request
and being able to give it in sequence
• Use of a 9 Line prompt card
• Step by step evaluation of the casualty conducted with
unity of effort and concurrent activity (dealing with
bleeding/shock whilst continuing evaluation)
• Correctly transporting the casualty in the safest and most
efficient way possible utilizing all available resources
(improvised litter)
TC3
CBRNE
• Analysis of the route FRAGO and WARNO issued to the
SQD prepared them for the environment they were
entering
• Knowledge of all CBRNE warning signs
• Placing the SQD in the correct CBRNE posture before
entering the contaminated area prevented further
casualties.
• Keeping in the correct posture until given the all clear
Intelligence
• Accuracy of reporting
– Following the correct format
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S – Size
A – Activity
L – Location
U – Uniform/Unit
T – Time
E – Equipment
• Level of detail provided in each serial
• Understanding of what this report will facilitate and why
they should provide the maximum detail available.
Penalties
Common penalties which could have been avoid were:
Forced (scored)
• Not meeting NLT times and failing to meet critical MEDEVAC times
• Incurring casualties on IMT lane due to poor suppression of the enemy
• Failure to properly evaluate the casualty (sequence)
• Failure to properly stow equipment for rapid access
Unforced (unscored but led to loss of points)
• Failure to hit rifle/grenade targets or collect land nav points
• Failure to correct improper technique
• Failure to check SQDs equipment before beginning lane
• Failure to conduct rehearsal during TLPs
POC
CPT James Boggs
Military Training Division
Department of Military Instruction
James.Boggs@usma.edu
O: x4304
C: (845) 938-1392