18th Fires Brigade (ABN)

“Tough, Proud, Disciplined”

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1. SITUATION (METL/Collective Task for Training).a. METL Task:

a. 63-2-4040 Provide Communicationsb. 63-2-4017 Maintain Communications

b. Div Reg 350-1, Chapter 7-7 Signal Trainingc. FM 6-02.53, Chapter 4 SINCGARS Radio Sets

2. MISSION. NLT 021330JUN14,188th BSB conducts training on assigned VRC systems and SINCGARS FM radios utilizing OE-254s VIC OP7 IOT improve unit long range communications capability and mission command.

3. EXECUTION.

3.a. KEY TASKS. Ensure all necessary equipment (i.e. OE-254

COMPLETE with COEIs, H-250s) is on-hand Ensure unit VRCs , PAs (Power Amplifiers)

vehicular Whip Antennas are present and FMC

Perform all comms checks with Staff Duty prior to rollout IAW 188th CMD Maintenance SOP

3.b. CONCEPT OF THE OPERATION.PHASE I PLANNING: This phase begins at T+2. Mission and Key Tasks are established. Resources, mission essential shortages are identified and coordinated for. Ensure vehicles identified for rollout possess installed VRC.

Phase II PREPARATION: This phase begins at T+1. Gather all necessary remaining equipment to execute mission. Coordinate with S6 for receiving COMSEC. Ensure all necessary TMs (OE-254 )are on hand.

PHASE III EXECUTION: This phase begins on T-day. Upon completion of “During PMCS”, each company erects and installs 1x OE-254 VIC OP7. Upon completion, comms checks utilizing company call sign are made to BN TOC (“Steel Main”) via VRC system. BN TOC confirms radio check and troubleshoots as necessary.

PHASE IV RECOVERY: This phase begins after completion of long range comms checks. OE-254s are broken down and recovered properly, field losses identified and annotated if necessary. SP back to MP IAW SOP. Convoy CDR conducts AAR and backbriefs S6 leadership.

3.c. TIMELINE:DTG TBD:0930 CMD Maintenance

performed1030 Assembly/Roll Call at B Co

Maintenance Bay1045 COMSEC loading/Radio

checks1145 Lunch1300 Convoy Brief, PCCs/PCIs1330 Serial 1 SP1345 Serial 2 SP1400 Serial 3 SP1430 Conduct “During PMCS”1500 Each company erects OE-

2541545 Conduct Long Range radio

checks with BN TOC (“Steel Main”)

1600 Break down OE-254s, SP back to 188th MP

1630 Conduct AAR/backbrief S6 OIC/NCOIC

ESTABLISH LONG RANGE FM COMMUNICATIONS

Insert Training Sketch, map, or relevant picture. The purpose of this section is to aid in understanding of the concept of the operation,

rather than serve as eye candy.

Training Management (8-Step Training Model)4. SERVICE & SUPPORT. MRE WATER VEHICLES ACH (required to wear while erecting OE-254) Field Uniform

5. COMMAND & SIGNAL.OIC / NCOIC: Location: 188th BSB MP/BN TOCCommunications:

Primary: FM COMMSAlternate: JCR

6. RISK ASSESSMENT: Overall Risk Assessment: LOW Soldiers getting injured while erecting OE-254 Dehydration

1. Plan the Training. Instructors

Identified Training Sited

Coordinated Resources

Coordinated Risk Assessment

Completed

2. Train the Trainers. Training Outline

Reviewed Task, Conditions,

Standards Identified

Reference Material On-hand

3. Recon the Site. 4. Issue the Order.

5. Rehearse. Training aids present Is there sufficient training time Weak points identified and mitigated

6. Execute. PCC/PCI conducted Conducted to

standard? All Soldiers present

7. Evaluate the Training. AAR conducted METL updated

8. Retrain.

1st CMD Maintenance Day Every Month

18th Fires Brigade (ABN)

“Tough, Proud, Disciplined”

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Directions:Exit Left onto Gruber Road and Continue to the Longstreet IntersectionTurn Left onto Longstreet and continue to the Preachers Road IntersectionTake left at Preachers RoadSign for OP7 will be on left approximately ½ mile down ; follow unimproved road back to siteTake unimproved road back to Preachers Road and take a rightTurn Right onto Longstreet Road, then right on to Gruber Road and continue to the 188th BSB Motor Pool

Check Points: (Road Intersections) CP 1 – Gruber Rd, Bastogne StCP 2 – Gruber Rd, LongstreetCP 3 – Longstreet, Lamont, MacRidgeCP 4 – Longstreet, Preachers Rd

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