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Chapter 5

Chapter 5. Assessment. As of 14 Jan 00. FM 25-101 Pg 5-1. Enabling Learning Objectives. A. Briefly describe six assessment "tools" used to assess unit proficiency. B. Explain the types of training evaluations.

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Chapter 5

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  1. Chapter 5 Assessment As of 14 Jan 00 FM 25-101 Pg 5-1

  2. Enabling Learning Objectives A. Briefly describe six assessment "tools" used to assess unit proficiency. B. Explain the types of training evaluations. C. Explain the elements found in a properly conducted AAR.

  3. Unit Assessment • Commanders base unit assessment on: • Personal observations • Feedback from higher headquarters • Feedback from subordinate leaders • Evaluation results • Qualification results • Inspection results FM 25-101 Pg 5-2 ELO A

  4. Evaluation • Continuous process for all training • Part of the planning process • Develop evaluation plan • Who to evaluate • What to evaluate • When/Where to evaluate • How to evaluate • Identify and train evaluators • Conduct evaluation • Conduct AARs • Provide feedback to the chain of command FM 25-101 Pg 5-2

  5. Informal Most common at battalion and below Conducted by the chain of command Continuous Provides immediate feedback Formal Usually scheduled on the long and short range calendars Sometimes unannounced Highlighted during QTB/YTB Resourced with dedicated evaluator/observer-controllers Types of Evaluation ELO B FM 25-101 Pg 5-3

  6. Internal Planned, resourced, and conducted by the training unit Function of unit leadership Best suited for squad-sized elements and below External Planned, resourced, and conducted by HQ two levels above evaluated unit Best suited for evaluation of battalion, company, and platoon level tasks Types of Evaluation (cont) ELO B FM 25-101 Pg 5-3

  7. Planning Evaluations • Exercise parameters • Date, type of exercise, and evaluation • Commander’s intent and focus • Level of evaluation • Evaluation and control plan • Intent, evaluation, scenario, objectives, detailed T and EOs, conduct of AARs, coordination, safety, rules of engagement, evaluation checklists, references, resources • Evaluator training FM 25-101 Pg 5-3

  8. Evaluators • Are trained and rehearsed • Know the terrain • Can identify strengths and weaknesses • Observe all actions of the unit • Use the chain of command • Coach unit leaders if necessary • Be flexible • Live the experience • Know OPFOR training objectives FM 25-101 Pg 5-4

  9. Evaluator Training • Doctrine • Purpose and scope of exercise • Training objectives (unit and OPFOR) • Task organization (unit and OPFOR) • Unit mission and METL • Controller duties • Records and reports • Communications • Conduct of AARs FM 25-101 Pg 5-6

  10. After Action Reviews (AAR) • Conduct for all performance-oriented training • Structure the process • Focus on training objectives • Emphasize the Army standard • Encourage soldiers to share and learn • Allow large group participation ELO C FM 25-101 Pg 5-6

  11. Training Assessment • METL tasks assessed by the commander • “T” Trained • “P” Needs Practice • “U” Untrained • Assessment worksheet provides basis for future training. FM 25-101 Pg 5-7

  12. Assessment Links Evaluation and the Planning of Future Training Wartime Missions METL Prepare Training Assessment Conduct Unit Assessment Prepare Long-Range Plan FEEDBACK Evaluate Training Prepare Short-Range Plan Prepare Near-Term Plan Execute Training FM 25-101 Pg 1-11

  13. Chapter 5 Summary • Commander makes the assessment. • Evaluations are planned concurrently with training. • Evaluators must be trained. • AARs are key to maximum benefit from training. • AARs focus on training objectives.

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