The Future of the Combat Training Centers to Meet the National Military Strategy

The Future of the Combat Training Centers to Meet the National Military Strategy
Author: Ronald L. Bertha
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1999
Genre: Military education
ISBN:

The U.S. Army Combat Training Centers (CTCs) have been a great success story since their inception nearly 20 years ago. The National Training Center, Joint Readiness Training Center, Battle Command Training Program, and the Combat Maneuver Training Center all have been essential in maintaining the combat readiness of both leaders and units throughout our Army. These programs not only help to train our forces, but just as important, they are instrumental in the overall force development process. In view of this importance, many critics (to include senior Army officials) argue that our CTCs must change to not only accommodate the reality of increased unit OPTEMPO/PERSTEMPO and decreased training budgets, but also to be more relevant to our current National Military Strategy (NMS) . This paper argues that an evolutionary change of our CTCs with the times is most appropriate. However, the various revolutionary changes suggested by such critics are contrary to the basic purpose and fundamentals of our CTCs, detrimental to the readiness of the U.S. Army, and in actuality do not support our NMS.

The Future of the Combat Training Centers to Meet the National Military Strategy

The Future of the Combat Training Centers to Meet the National Military Strategy
Author: Ronald L. Bertha
Publisher:
Total Pages: 30
Release: 1999
Genre: Military education
ISBN:

The U.S. Army Combat Training Centers (CTCs) have been a great success story since their inception nearly 20 years ago. The National Training Center, Joint Readiness Training Center, Battle Command Training Program, and the Combat Maneuver Training Center all have been essential in maintaining the combat readiness of both leaders and units throughout our Army. These programs not only help to train our forces, but just as important, they are instrumental in the overall force development process. In view of this importance, many critics (to include senior Army officials) argue that our CTCs must change to not only accommodate the reality of increased unit OPTEMPO/PERSTEMPO and decreased training budgets, but also to be more relevant to our current National Military Strategy (NMS) . This paper argues that an evolutionary change of our CTCs with the times is most appropriate. However, the various revolutionary changes suggested by such critics are contrary to the basic purpose and fundamentals of our CTCs, detrimental to the readiness of the U.S. Army, and in actuality do not support our NMS.

Military Training

Military Training
Author: United States. Army Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 40
Release: 1940
Genre:
ISBN: 9781422329375

Transforming the Combat Training Centers

Transforming the Combat Training Centers
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 55
Release: 2003
Genre:
ISBN:

This study examines four potential courses of action for transforming the Combat Training Centers (CTCs) to provide adequate training for the Objective Force. The Combat Training Centers examined in this study (the National Training Center at Fort Irwin California; the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Polk, Louisiana; and the Combat Maneuver Training Center in Germany) represent the Army's premiere training facilities for live battlefield simulations at the battalion and brigade levels, and may require significant changes to serve the Objective Force with the same level of training which the Legacy Force has enjoyed over the past two decades. The study evaluates each of four courses of action using three primary criteria derived from the Army Transformation Campaign Plan and associated subordinate Army documents. The courses of action examined include broadening the training centers mission set to incorporate stability and support operations, expanding the training centers charter to include the execution of company and platoon lane training, the incorporation of the training centers into a larger joint training facility, and the more radical idea of modifying the training centers to focus on expeditionary operations. The study evaluates each of these courses of action in terms of the degree to which each trains the Objective Force in rapid deployment, rapid transitions between types of operations, the employment of ad hoc organizations, and operations against an adaptive opponent.

History of the U.S. Army Battle Command Training Program, 1986-2003

History of the U.S. Army Battle Command Training Program, 1986-2003
Author: Priscilla Offenhauer
Publisher: Defense Department
Total Pages: 204
Release: 2007
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

This book provides a description and organizational history of the Battle Command Training Program (BCTP) at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. The "capstone" of the U.S. Army's Combat Training Centers, BCTP uses battle simulation to train commanders and their staffs from the echelon above corps through the brigade level. Using a variety of mid- to high-intensity worldwide scenarios, the program seeks to improve battlefield command and control by providing stressful and realistic combined-arms training in a rigorous combat environment. The book describes the program's basic components and methodology, tracing their origins and how they were synthesized in BCTP. The book also traces the significant changes in the program since it became operational in late 1987, as well as its role in various U.S. military operations in the last decade and a half.

TRADOC Pamphlet TP 600-4 The Soldier's Blue Book

TRADOC Pamphlet TP 600-4 The Soldier's Blue Book
Author: United States Government Us Army
Publisher:
Total Pages: 314
Release: 2019-12-14
Genre:
ISBN: 9781675302019

This manual, TRADOC Pamphlet TP 600-4 The Soldier's Blue Book: The Guide for Initial Entry Soldiers August 2019, is the guide for all Initial Entry Training (IET) Soldiers who join our Army Profession. It provides an introduction to being a Soldier and Trusted Army Professional, certified in character, competence, and commitment to the Army. The pamphlet introduces Solders to the Army Ethic, Values, Culture of Trust, History, Organizations, and Training. It provides information on pay, leave, Thrift Saving Plans (TSPs), and organizations that will be available to assist you and your Families. The Soldier's Blue Book is mandated reading and will be maintained and available during BCT/OSUT and AIT.This pamphlet applies to all active Army, U.S. Army Reserve, and the Army National Guard enlisted IET conducted at service schools, Army Training Centers, and other training activities under the control of Headquarters, TRADOC.

Work Program

Work Program
Author: George Washington University. Human Resources Research Office
Publisher:
Total Pages: 170
Release: 1964
Genre:
ISBN: