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THE PROPONENT FOR THIS DOCUMENT IS THE

UNITED STATES ARMY FIELD ARTILLERY SCHOOL

TRADOC SYSTEM MANAGER

ROCKET AND MISSILE SYSTEMS

Users of this document are invited to send comments,

changes, and suggested improvements on DA Form 2028, to:

Commandant

United States Army Field Artillery School

ATTN: ATSF-RMS (SSG WADDEL)

Fort Sill, OK 73503-5600

DSN: 639-4896

COMMERCIAL: (405) 442-4896

Approved January 2000

SYSTEM TRAINING PLAN

FOR THE

M27OAl LAUNCHER

MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEM (MLRS)

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INDEX i

1. SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION 1

2. ASSUMPTIONS 1

3. TRAINING CONCEPTS 2

4. TRAINING CONSTRAINTS 4

5. NEW EQUIPMENT TRAINING STRATEGY SUMMARY 4

6. TRAINING DEVICE STRATEGY 5

7. TRAINING TEST SUPPORT PACKAGE 5

8. SIGNIFICANT TRAINING ISSUES AT RISK 6

9. POST FIELDING EVALUATION SUMMARY 7

ANNEX

Target Audience Matrix A-1

Institutional Training B-1

Sustainment Training Strategy C-1

Milestone Schedule D-1

Training Development Milestone E-1

Coordination F-1

Acronyms G-1

TADSS H-1

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SYSTEM TRAINING PLAN (STRAP)

FOR THE

M27OAl Launcher

MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEM (MLRS)

1. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION.

a. The M27OAl Launcher is a major mortification to update the architecture and technology of the current launcher. The M27OAl Launcher is a combination of two systems: the Improved Fire Control System (IFCS) and the Improved Launcher Mechanical System (ILMS). The IFCS and ILMS programs will be combined into one program and will be retrofitted into the existing launcher fleet simultaneously. IFCS is an improvement in design to mitigate obsolescence, reduce the operational and sustainment burden, enhance system reliability, and to accommodate the MLRS Family of Munitions (MFOM) needs and growth. IFCS will be designed to meet the requirements for these system design improvements and will replace the existing MLRS Fire Control System (FCS). IFCS will consist of a Fire Control Panel (FCP), Main Processor (MP), Communications Processor (CMP), Mass Storage Device (MSD), Position Determination/Navigation unit (PNU), Weapon/Interface Unit (WIU), Launcher Interface Unit (LIU), Power Supply Unit (PSU), Global Positioning System (GPS), Boom Controller (BC)and new redundant cabling between major Line Replaceable Units (LRU). IFCS will also include the Interactive Electronic Technical Manual (IETM). ILMS is a materiel change to the basic M270 Launcher that will result in faster target engagement on attacking highly mobile, short dwell time and fast moving targets. With ILMS the current hydraulic launcher drive system will be replaced which will allow the launcher to move simultaneously in both azimuth and elevation. This will reduce the time from stow to worse case aim point by about 85% and decrease the reload time by about 55%. ILMS will also reduce the parts count which should result in lower O&S costs. ILMS will support all MLRS Family of Munitions (MFOM). ILMS will be operated, maintained, repaired, trained and supported in all types of environmental settings. ATACMS Block IA and ER-MLRS will also be included in the M27OAl training package due to the fact that the M27OAl Launcher enables the launcher to fire these new munitions.

b. Army Modernization Information Management (AMIM) number: N/A

c. New Equipment Training Plan (NETP) number: MIC93006 & MIC94003

d. First Unit Equipped (FUE) date: 4QFYOO

2. ASSUMPTIONS.

a. It appears that the M27OAl Launcher might increase the course length for institutional training. A study conducted by the Field Artillary Prepotence Office will determine this.

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b. The M27OAl Launcher will still be manned by the same crew of three 13Ms that perform all operational tasks on the launcher.

c. The 27M will still be the Direct Support Maintenance.

d. The changes from the M270 to the M27OAl Launcher will have a major impact on training both institutional and unit. It will have a new Fire Control Panel that is completely different, both in appearance and functionality. The M27OAl Launcher will incorporate an entirely different navigation system.

e. The current USAFAS and USAOMMCS training base, to include MLRS publication changes and training devices, will be modified to incorporate the M27OAl Launcher prior to FUE.

f. Training land, training ammunition, and targets will not be affected by this launcher as it will use the same as the current launcher. Training instrumentation will remain the same as for the current launcher.

3. TRAINING CONCEPT.

a. Due to the fact that the M27OAl will be phased in to the fleet over a long period the use of a ASI is imperative to the readiness of the M27OAl units. Upon completion of training, whether Institutional or NET the soldiers will be awarded a ASI. Before a soldier goes to a M27OAl unit he should possess this ASI. If the soldier does not have this training the soldier should be routed through a transitional course at USAFAS to receive M27OAl training.

b. The U.S. Army Field Artillery School (USAFAS), as proponent for theM27Oal Launcher, is responsible for the development and submission this strap. The Combined Arms Support Command (CASCOM) , the U.S. Army Ordnance Center and School , the U.S. Army Ordinance Missile/Munitions Center and School , and other proponent schools as required will provide input.

c. The materiel developer, with active participation by TRADOC user representatives, will quire the contractor to develop or update a complete training subsystem, (e.g., individual and collective task analysis, institutional training devices, embedded training system, Tactical Proficiency Trainers (TPT), simulators, Instructor and Key Personnel Training, New Equipment Training, etc.) to support the M27OAl Launcher using the Systems Approach to Training (SAT) process. The material developer will develop a multimedia Training Support Package (TSP) that will support NET. The NET TSP will include POI,S, lesson plans, technical manuals, student and instructor guides, and a course management plan. This training subsystem will be developed concurrently with the system hardware and software, validated during Initial Operational Test and Evaluation (IOTE) and will be in place when the M27OAl Launcher begins fielding. A new M27OAl Tactical Proficiency Trainer will be developed to replace the current TPT.

d. Training for the M27OAl Launcher will be conducted in three phases: New equipment training (to include Doctrine and Tactics Training (DTT), Institutional Training, and Unit Training.

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(1) New Equipment Training:

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(a) New Equipment Training (NET) will be conducted IAW AR 350-35. The

M27OAl Launcher will require operator and maintainer NET for instructors and key personnel during the testing and fielding phases. The contractor, using an updated Annotated Task List (ATL) for the current system, will identify changes to the existing POI,S. The contractor will provide USAFAS with all information necessary to train soldiers to perform operations, maintenance’s and logistical support prior to user testing of the improved FCS. USAFAS will use the training material to train test players for the IOT&E. The material developer is responsible for conducting New Equipment Training (NET) in coordination with the training developer.

(b) The contractor will conduct a Staff Planner Course(s) and a Technical Specialist Course for managers, planners and MACOM staff members planning the acquisition and fielding of the M27OAl.

(c) The New Equipment Training Team (NETT) will conduct training for all existing MLRS active and National Guard units at the unit location. Newly activated units will have the M27OAl Launcher training integrated into the current training plans for those units.

(d) Soldiers receiving the M27OAl training will be awarded an Additional Skill Identifier (Y1) upon completion of the USAFAS’S transitional course.

(e) Doctrine and Tactics Training (DTT) will be developed by Warfighting Integration and Development Directorate, if required, to support the doctrinal changes for employment and utilization of the M27OAl Launcher. DTT will be conducted concurrently with NET.

(2) Institutional Training: The changes to training for the M27OAl will be integrated into a transitional course. Upon completion of MLRS AIT, soldiers being assigned to M27OAl units will attend the transitional course. Upon completion of the transitional course soldiers will be awarded a ASI. Soldiers transferring into a M27OAl unit without the M27OAl ASI must be routed through the transitional course. WIDD will coordinate development of transitional course/any ASI requirement with FAPO and USAFAS. The Field Artillery officer Basic Course, the Field Artillery Officer Advanced Course and the Advanced Non-Commissioned officer Course will be evaluated for possible inclusions of M27OAl training.

(3) Unit Training: Unit commanders will use Soldier Training Publications (STP), ARTEP Mission Plans (AMTP), Field Manuals (FM), Technical Manuals (TM) and the Tactical Proficiency Trainer (TPT) to sustain soldier proficiency in mission tasks. The TPT will greatly enhance the unit's ability to sustain unit readiness. Unit training will also employ embedded training. Embedded training is defined as training that is provided by capabilities designed to be built into or added into operational systems to enhance and maintain the skill proficiency necessary to operate and maintain that equipment end item. Embedded training will not adversely impact the operational requirements/capabilities of the system and should be identified early enough to be incorporated into initial proto-type designs, and train individual tasks through force-level collective task. Unit training will utilize system hardware and embedded system software to simulate actual fire mission processing.

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e. Other Training Considerations: The AMTP, Soldier's Manuals (SM), and Trainer's Guide (TG) will be updated as required by the proponent schools.

f. Maintenance: The maintenance for the M27OAl Launcher will use the same MOS's that are in place for MLRS.

4. TRAINING CONSTRAINTS.

a. Training resource are expected to grow over that of the current system.

b. A study will be done by FAPO to determine if the Existing aptitude and skill level requirements of the current system's soldiers will increase as a result of the fielding and retrofit of the M27OAl Launcher.

5. NEW EQUIPMENT TRAINING STRATEGY SUMMARY.

a. New Equipment Training (NET), the initial transfer of knowledge on the operation and maintenance of the M27OAl Launcher (to include software, software updates, and their documentation), from the contractor to the tester, trainer, supporter, user, or organization will be provided as part of NET. Training products (materials, lesson plans, or program of instruction) will be provided by the contractor with the concurrence of the training developer. The materiel developer will convene training support work group (TSWG) meetings as necessary to determine detailed NET strategy.

b. NET will include the following courses:

(1) Staff Planner Course. Non-technical course conducted for Army Major Command Staff personnel who are engaged in planning, budgeting and approving programs for the development, productions distribution, support, and use of the M27OAl Launcher.

(2) Technical Training Course. A variety of technical courses provided to transfer knowledge to the combat developer, tester, test evaluator, trainer, user, and support personnels

(3) Instructor and Key Personnel Training (I&KPT). Training provided by the contractor to ensure a comprehensive transfer of technical knowledge and skills to TRADOC course developers and lead instructors, logistics personnel and other personnel as required.

c. New Equipment Training Team (NETT).

1) The NETT Team will consist of a team of experts (contractor, government or

combination of both) organized to conduct training of the M270AI Launcher. This training is technical in nature, performance oriented, and will address all the critical tasks associated with operating and maintaining the M27OAl Launcher. This training will be conducted on site in support of initial fielding. Copies of the training materials used by the NETT will be provided to the user for use in sustainment training. Distance Learning will be used for training NET where applicable for an alternative training strategy.

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(2) The M27OAl Launcher will require operator and maintainer NET for instructors and key personnel during the testing and fielding phases. The contractor, using the existing Annotated Task List (ATL) for the current system, will identify changes to the existing POI's and will identify critical tasks associated with the M27OAl Launcher. The contractor will provide USAFAS and CASCOM with all training materials necessary to train soldiers to perform operations, maintenance and logistical support prior to user testing of the Interim Launcher. The materiel developer is responsible for conducting New Equipment Training (NET) in coordination with the training developer.

(3) M27OAl Launcher Doctrine and Tactics Training (DTT) will be developed by WIDD,

to support the doctrinal changes for employment and utilization of the M27OAl Launcher with it's new suite of munitions. If DTT is required, it will be conducted concurrently with NET.

6. TRAINING DEVICE STRATEGY

Current training devices include the Tactical Proficiency Trainers at USAFAS, Maintenance Trainers at USAOMMCS, and embedded training in each launcher. The Tactical Proficiency Trainer is used by the institution as a institutional trainer and is being fielded to the Active Army and National Guard as a sustainment trainer. It will be used in a lab type environment to do sustainment training on the section, platoon, battery and battalion level. The embedded training in the Launcher is used by the MLRS for section, platoon, battery and battalion sustainment training. All current (and planned) training devices, simulators and simulations and instrumentation’s effected by fielding of the M270AI, will be modified as required. The Tactical Proficiency Trainer will be fielded prior to the M27OAl Launcher and will have to be modified and updated to incorporate the new capabilities of the M27OAl Launcher. In

2Q FY 05 Organizational Maintenance Trainers will be fielded to USAFAS to support maintenance training, their will be four classrooms with 12 trainers each to equal a total of 48. By the 2 QFY05 OMMCS will receive 21st Century Training Simulators ( Virtual Reality) to support their Advanced Individual Training Classes.

7. TRAINING TEST SUPPORT PACKAGE (TTSP).

a. Test Support Packages (TSP) are developed and provided by the materiel developer, combat developer and training developer to support the conduct of Army testing for new material being developed. The Training Test Support Package (TTSP) consists of materials prepared by the training developer and used by the trainer to train test players and by the tester in evaluating training on a new material system. The TTSP for the M27OAl Launcher will be managed and coordinated by TSM-RAMS. Inputs are required from USAFAS, USAOC&S, and USAOMMCS training departments, contractors, and other government agencies that provide training.

b. A TTSP will be developed IAW DA PAM 73-1. USAFAS, as system proponent, will be responsible for obtaining, consolidating, coordinating, and assembling the TTSP, including training materials for supporting MOS. The initial TTSP which consists of the approved STRAP, the Test Training Certification Plan (TTCP), and Training Data Requirements have been submitted and provided to the test agency at Test Start (T) minus (-) 540 days. The final TTSP will be prepared following contractor provided Instructor and Key Personnel (I&KP) training and receipt of the New Equipment Training Test Support Package (NETTSP). The final TTSP will be developed and submitted to the test agency 60 days prior to start of test player training. It will consist of the following:

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1. (1) STRAP. This document is produced and updated by TSM-RAMS.

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(2) Training certification plan. This plan will be developed by TSM-RAMS.

(3) Training schedules The schedule for testing will be developed by the respective School or Department for each MOS affected. one copy will be forwarded to TSM-RAMS.

(4) Program of Instruction (POI). The POI for testing will be developed by the respective School or Department for each MOS affected. one copy will be forwarded to TSM-RAMS.

(5) Training data requirements. The requirements will be developed by TSM-RAMS.

(6) Changes to AMTP. The changes for testing will be developed by the respective School or Department for each unit affected. One copy will be forwarded to TSM-RAMS.

(7) List of training aids, training devices, embedded training components and simulators. The list for testing will be developed by the respective School or Department for each MOS/unit affected. one copy will be forwarded to TSM-RAMS.

(8) Target audience description. The description will be produced by Field Artillery Proponency Office (FAPO). One copy will be forwarded to TSM-RAMS.

(9) Soldier training publication or changes. The changes for test will be developed by the respective School or Department for each MOS/unit affected. One copy will be forwarded to TSM-RAMS.

10) Crew drills. The drills for testing will be developed by the respective School or Department for each unit affected. One copy will be forwarded to TSM-RAMS.

(11) Lesson plans. The lesson plans for testing will be developed by the respective School or Department for each MOS affected. one copy will be forwarded to TSM-RAMS.

(12) Ammunition, targets, and ranges required for training. These items for testing will be developed by USAFAS for each MOS/unit affected. One copy will be forwarded to TSM-RAMS.

(13) Critical task list. The task list for test will be developed by the respective School or Department for each MOS/unit affected. One copy will be forwarded to TSM-RAMS.

c. USAFAS, as training proponent, will ensure that pretest training is conducted IAW the approved TTSP and will certify adequacy of pretest training by signing the Operational Test Readiness Statement (OTRS) and providing it for approval. Approving authority is the AC for Category I and the Chief of Staff, Training Command for IPR Systems. It is then forwarded to the Test Authority.

8. SIGNIFICANT TRAINING ISSUES AT RISK: The M27OAl Launcher is expected to be a seven to ten year fielding program. Institutional Training will have to consist of both the existing launcher and the M27OAl Launcher for several years before the total fielding is complete. Due to the fact that five new programs (M27OA1, ER-MLRS, ER Guided, ATACMS Block IA and ATACMS Block II) will be trained during the same time period, there will be a tremendous amount of knowledge that must be transferred.

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With the large amount of knowledge to be transferred, it is imperative that every leader/NCO receive the training necessary to accomplish the mission. Untrained Officers and NCOs will present a safety risk, medium to high, if not formally trained. The use of Correspondence Courses is not acceptable as a means of training the soldier to be qualified to operate or maintain the M27OAl Launcher, but is a means of supplementing and refreshing a soldier's knowledge of job skills. With several new systems being fielded during the same time period PCSing soldiers will find different training at every duty station and may be unprepared to perform their primary duties. The use of distance learning may be used to accomplish the total training of the force.

9. POST FIELDING EVALUATION SUMMARY.

One year after the system fielding, USAFAS, Warfighting Integration and

Development Directorate (WIDD) and CASCOM will conduct an evaluation to determine the effectiveness of the training program. This evaluation will consist of a combination of surveys, skill and knowledge tests, and/or hands on tests. The evaluation will detect deficiencies in training, doctrine, and unit structure. Results of the Post Fielding Survey will be recorded by WIDD in a report to the TRADOC System Manager, Rocket and Missiles Systems.

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|Military Occupational Specialty 13M, MLRS Crewman |

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|Training Strategy for the Field Artillery Officer Pre-Command Course (FAPCC) |

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|LOCATION: Fort Sill, OK |

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|TRADOC COURSE NUMBER: |

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|Training Strategy for MOS 13M Basic Noncommissioned |

|Officer Course (BNCOC) |

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|LOCATION: Fort Sill, OK |

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|Military Occupational Specialty 13M, MLRS Crewman |

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|Training Strategy for MOS 13M Advanced Noncommissioned |

|Officer Course (ANCOC) |

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|LOCATION: Fort Sill, OK |

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|TRADOC COURSE NUMBER: |

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|COURSE START DATE: |

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|Training Strategy for MOS 13M One Station Unit Training (OSUT) |

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|LOCATION: Fort Sill, OK |

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ANNEX D

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|SYSTEM MILESTONE SCHEDULE |

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|SYSTEM: M270A1 Launcher |AS OF DATE: |

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|DA CATEGORY:ACAT III FUE: 4QFY00 |08 MARCH 99 |

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|POINT OF CONTACT: |NAME |OFFICE SYM. |PHONE |

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|MATERIAL COMMAND: |COL FLOHR |SFAE-MSL-ML |DSN 746-1195 |

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|TRADOC PROPONENT: | | | |

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|TSM: |COL SVITAK |ATSF-RMS |DSN 639-6607 |

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|CD: |CPT HOWARD |ATSF-RMS |DSN 639-6701 |

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|TD: |TJ JOHNSTONE |ATSF-RMS |DSN 639-4896 |

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|ASSOC. SCHOOLS: | | | |

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|USAFAS TD: |LTC JOHNSON |ATSF-DD |DSN 639-3427 |

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|USAOMMCS TD: |SSG GIBBS |ATSL-DTD-NE |DSN 539-2567 |

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|ITEM |DATE |RESPONSIBLE AGENCY/POC |PHONE |

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|SMMP: |1Q96 |TSM-RAM, USAFAS /MR JOHNSTONE |DSN 639-5205 |

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|ROC: |Jul 94 |TSM-RAM, USAFAS/MAJ BRYAN |DSN 639-6701 |

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|ILSP: |Aug 95 |PM, MLRS |DSN 746-3985 |

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|TTSP: |3Q97 |TSM-RAM, USAFAS/MR JOHNSTONE |DSN 639-4896 |

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|QQPRI: |3Q96 |USAFAS, DCD/MR CARLSON |DSN 639-2726 |

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|BOIP: |N/A |USAFAS, DCD/MR CARLSON |DSN 639-2726 |

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|NETP: |1Q97 |PM, MLRS/DAN THOMPSON |DSN 746-0948 |

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Annex G

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Acronyms

AC Active Component

ACALA U.S. Army Armaments Acquisition and Logistics Activity

AIT Advanced Individual Training

AMC Army Materiel Command

ANCOC Advanced Noncommissioned Officer Course

ARTEP Army Training and Evaluation Program

ARTEP MTP ARTEP Mission Training Plan

ASI Additional Skill Identifier

ATC Army Training Center

ATSC U.S. Army Training Support Center

BIT Built in Test

BITE Built in Test Equipment

BNCOC Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course

BOIP Basis of Issue Plan

CAD Course Administrative Data

CAI Computer Aided Instruction

CASCOM U. S. Army Combined Arms Support Command

CATS Combined Arms Training Strategy

CBT Computer Based Training

CD Combat Developer

CDI Compact Disc Interactive

CD ROM Compact Disc - Read Only Memory

CMF Career Management Field

DCD Directorate of Combat Developments

DEH Directorate of Engineering and Housing

DOL Directorate of Logistics

DPTM Directorate of Plans, Training and Mobilization

DRM Directorate of Resource Management

ERDPICM Extended Range Dual Purpose Improved Conventional Munition (XM982 ERDPICM)

ET Embedded Training

FA Field Artillery

FAOAC Field Artillery Officer Advanced Course

FAOBC Field Artillery Officer Basic Course

FM Field Manual

FUE First Unit Equipped

FY Fiscal Year

GD Gunnery Department

GPS Global Positioning System

H No Listing

IKPT Instructor and Key Personnel Training

ILS Integrated Logistics Support

IOTE Initial Operational Test and Evaluation

ITP Individual Training Plan

J No Listing

K No Listing

LSA Logistic Support Analysis

LSAR Logistic Support Analysis Record

MACOM Major Command

MANPRINT Manpower and Personnel Integration

MFP Materiel Fielding Plan

MOFA Multi-Option Fuze Artillery (XM782 MOFA)

MOPP Mission Oriented Protective Posture

MOS Military Occupational Specialty

NBC Nuclear, Biological and Chemical

NET New Equipment Training

NETP New Equipment Training Plan

NETT New Equipment Training Team

NMIBT New Materiel Introductory Briefing Team

ORD Operational Requirements Document

OSUT One Station Unit Training

OTP Outline Test Plan

PM Program Manager

POC Point of Contact

POI Program of Instruction

P3I Preplanned Product Improvement

Q No Listing

RC Reserve Component

SAT Systems Approach to Training

SM Soldiers Manual

STP Soldier Training Publication

STRAP System Training Plan

TAD Target Audience Description

TM Technical Manual

TSP Training Support Package

TTSP Training Test Support Package

USAFAS U. S. Army Field Artillery School

USAFATC U. S. Army Field Artillery Training Center

V No Listing

W No listing

X,Y,Z No Listing

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