FM 7-0 — Training
FM 7-0 governs Army training management, proficiency, prioritization, planning, execution, and evaluation.
- Publication number: FM 7-0
- Title: TRAINING
- Date: 06/14/2021
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
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FM 7-0 covers mission-essential tasks, weapons qualification, collective live-fire training, training guidance, battle rhythms, simulations, and after action reviews. It requires training to established standards, prioritization of important tasks, and evaluation and assessment of training results.
Topics covered
- Mission-essential task prioritization
- Weapons qualification
- Collective live-fire training
- Training battle rhythm
- Long-range training guidance
- Training proficiency
- After action reviews
- Training evaluation
Questions and answers
How often must senior leaders communicate training guidance?
Senior leaders develop and communicate training guidance quarterly, semi-annually, and annually. (paragraph 1-18)
What is the maximum number of mission-essential tasks?
No more than seven mission-essential tasks. (paragraph 2-1)
What weapons must Soldiers qualify on?
All Soldiers are expected to qualify on their assigned weapons; however, some Soldiers have a system as their primary weapon such as a radar or sensor. (paragraph 2-16)
How is collective live-fire prioritization determined?
The commander determines collective live-fire prioritization based on the organizations mission, capabilities, and directed requirements by senior commanders. (paragraph 2-17)
What does a trained proficiency rating mean?
A Trained proficiency rating means a unit is trained. (paragraph 1-4)