TC 3-34.500 — Construction Qualification Tables
TC 3-34.500 governs training for engineer squads and platoons to attain engineer task proficiency through tasks executed to standard.
- Publication number: TC 3-34.500
- Title: CONSTRUCTION QUALIFICATION TABLES
- Date: 09/02/2020
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
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It addresses training frequency, goals, horizons, squad and platoon strategies, proficiency ratings, talent management, and construction qualification tables. It requires training to replicate real-world situations, conditions, and potential future operations, with evaluations using scenarios that exercise leaders’ ability to lead and make decisions.
Applies to: TC 3-34.500 applies to the Active Army, Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States and United States Army Reserve unless otherwise stated.
Topics covered
- Engineer task proficiency
- Construction qualification tables
- Squad and platoon training strategies
- Proficiency gate ratings
- Talent management
- Mobility, countermobility, and survivability tasks
- Engineer construction support
Questions and answers
How often are Tables I through VI conducted?
Tables I through VI are designed to be conducted annually. (paragraph 1-3)
What must commanders consider when designing training?
Commanders must design training to the available training environments and to specifically address unit proficiency assessments. (paragraph 1-4)
When must construction engineer platoon leaders certify on construction leader tasks?
All leaders in the construction engineer platoon certify on their military occupational specialty (MOS) construction leader tasks within 90 days of assignment. All leaders will recertify annually. (paragraph 3-1)
How should squads train on reconnaissance tasks?
Squads train under locally developed scenarios that are tactically sound and supported by the existing range layout using the tasks shown in table 3-5. (paragraph 3-3)
When are units authorized to self-evaluate Table IV?
Units are not authorized to self-evaluate Table IV unless they meet the parameters found within their training publications validation events for certifying proficiency in austere environments. (paragraph 2-2)