COMMON LEADER COMBAT SKILLS EVALUATION CHECKLIST AND CROSS REFERENCES

APPLY TROOP LEADING PROCEDURES STUDENT NAME ________________________CLASS ________________________ EVALUATOR NAME _______________________ DATE _________________________ GO

NOGO

OVERALL EVALUATION 1. Squad leader receives the mission.

a.

Performs a mission analysis using METT to identify commanders intent, purpose, specified tasks, and implied tasks. Determines constraints and limitations.

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b. c. d. 2.

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Produces a restated mission statement ______ _____ that contains the units mission-essential tasks and the purpose for their assignment. Uses no more than one-third of the _______ ________ time available._

Squad leader issues a warning order to his squad. a. Includes enough information for _______________ subordinate elements to prepare for the mission. b. If available, includes mission, who _____ is participating, time of the operation, and time and place for issuance of the OPORD. ______

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3.

Squad leader makes a tentative plan using METT-T to include: a. Mission. Considers the commanders intent two command levels higher. Enemy. Considers type, size, organization, tactics, and equipment of the enemy he expects. ______ ______ _____ _________

b. _____

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APPLY TROOP LEADING PROCEDURES Terrain. Considers the effects of terrain and weather on enemy and friendly troops using OCOKA. Troops available. Considers strength of his squad, characteristics of his weapons systems, and capabilities of attached elements. Time available. Refines his allocation of time based on the tentative plan and changing situation.

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e.

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4. 5.

Squad leader begins necessary movement. Squad leader reconnoiters OR: a. If time and enemy situation does not permit, makes a map recon and collects information from others such as scouts.

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6.

Squad leader completes the plan. a. Makes changes to plan based on information gathered on recon and changing situation. Stays within the commanders intent. ______ _____

b. 7.

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Squad leader issues complete order. a. b. Prepares an OPORD. Issues oral OPORD to his squad with in sight of the objective or on the defensive terrain (or uses a terrain sketch or model) Ensures squad members fully understand the mission. ______ _____

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c.

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8.

squad leader supervises the preparation by: a. b. Conducting rehearsals. Inspecting.

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9.

Conducts an AAR . (See note) REMARKS:

STUDENT SIGNATURE ___________________________________________ EVALUATOR SIGNATURE _________________________________________

NOTE: You must receive 14 Gas to receive an overall GO. An AAR will be conducted but it is not an evaluated performance measure ______. (SGL init.)

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APPLY TROOP LEADING PROCEDURES SUBTASKS REFERENCE FM 7-8, pg 2-4 FM 7-8, pg 2-4 thru 2-7 FM 7-8, pg 2-8 FM 7-8, pg 2-9 FM 7-8, pg 2-9 FM 7-8, pg 2-9 FM 7-8, pg 2-9 FM 7-8, pg 2-10

RECEIVE THE MISSION ISSUE A WARNING ORDER MAKE A TENTATIVE PLAN BEGIN NECESSARY MOVEMENT RECONNOITER COMPLETE THE PLAN ISSUE COMPLETE ORDER SUPERVISE PREPARATION

CONSOLIDATE AND REORGANIZE

STUDENT NAME _________________________ CLASS____________________ EVALUATOR NAME _______________________ DATE _________________ GO NOGO OVERALL EVALUATION 1. Squad has repulsed an enemy attack and squad leader must consolidate by: a. b. Reestablishing local security. Restoring positions, to include camouflage. c. d. Replacing obstacles. Reassigning sectors of fire to include camouflage. e. 2. Reporting to the platoon leader. ______ _____ _____ ______ _____ _____ ______ ______ _____ _____

Squad leader must reorganize by: a. b. Replacing key personnel. Assigning personnel to key weapons systems. c. d. e. Treating and evacuating casualties. Redistributing ammunition. Collecting and evacuating all EPWs ______ _____ ______ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ ______ ______ _____ _____

3.

and enemy material. Conducts an AAR. (See note)

REMARKS:

STUDENT SIGNATURE _____________________________________________ EVALUATOR SIGNATURE ___________________________________________

NOTE: You must receive 7 GOs to receive an overall GO. An AAR will be conducted but it is not an evaluated performance measure. (SGL Init.)
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TASK TITLE:

CONSOLIDATE AND REORGANIZE REFERENCE FM 7-8, PG 2-70. FM 7-8, PG 2-70. FM 7-8, PG 2-70. FM 7-8, PG 2-70. FM 7-8, PG 2-80. FM 7-8, PG 2-70. FM 7-8, PG 2-70. FM 7-8, PG 2-70.

ARTEP 8-057-30-MTP (08-2-0137) PG 5-122 STUBTASKS REESTABLISH LOCAL SECURITY RESTORE POSITION, TO INCLUDE CAMOUFLAGE REPORT TO PLATOON LEADER/SERGEANT REPLACE KEY PERSONNEL ASSIGN PERSONNEL TO KEY WEAPONS TREAT AND EVACUATE CASUALTIES REDISTRIBUTE AMMUNITION COLLECT AND EVACUATE ALL EPWs AND ENEMY MATERIAL

DIRECT REACTING TO CHEMICAL ATTACK

STUDENT NAME _______________________ CLASS __________________ EVALUATOR NAME _______________________ DATE _________________ GO NOGO OVERALL EVALUATION 1. Squad leader recognizes signs of a chemical attack such as: (select below) a. A chemical alarm sounds.

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b.
c. 2.

Detector paper of a chemical-agent monitor indicates a positive reading. Soldier reacts to attack and gives a warning.

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Squad leader ensures soldiers take the following actions: a. Quit breathing and don their ______ protective masks. b. Pass warning signal. A squad member may already have given the warning. If so, squad reacts accordingly. Begin decontamination of face and/or eyes if necessary. Go the MOPP 4. Administer first aid as necessary. Perform decon procedures. Designated personnel begin chemical monitoring procedures. _____

c. d. e. f. g.

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3.

The squad leader: a. Reestablishes the chain of command and communications. b. c. Reestablishes security. Submits an NBC-i report.

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4.

Conducts an AAR (see note)

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DIRECT REACTING TO A CHEMICAL ATTACK REMARKS:

STUDENT SIGNATURE _____________________________________________ EVALUATOR SI GNATURE __________________________________________

NOTE: You must receive 8 GOs to receive an overall GO. An AAR will be conducted but it is not an evaluated performance measure. ______ (SGL init.)

TASK TITLE:

DIRECT REACTING TO CHEMICAL ATTACK REFERENCE STP 21-1 SMCT, pg 499 STP 21-1 SMCT, pg 424-636 STP 21-24 SMCT, pg 5-35/ 5-52 FM 7-8, pg 2-70 FM 7-8, pg 2-70 STP 21-24 SMCT, pg 5-40

ARTEP 8-057-30 MTP SUBTASKS RECOGNIZE SINGS OF A CHEMICAL ATTACK ENSURE SOLDIERS TAKE ACTION REESTABLISH CHAIN OF COMMAND AND COMMUCATIONS REESTABLISH SECURITY SUBMIT NBC-I REPORT

DIRECT REACTING TO INDIRECT FIRE

STUDENT NAME _____________________________ CLASS ______________ EVALUATOR NAME ___________________________ DATE ______________ GO OVERALL EVALUATION 1. The squad receives indirect fire while either moving or halted. Squad leader ensures soldiers take the following actions: a. b. c. 2. 2. Gives alarm by shouting incoming in a loud, easily recognizable voice. Immediately takes the prone position. Looks to leader for instructions. ______ ______ ______ ______ _____ _____ _____ _____ NOGO

Squad leader gives direction and distance to move. The squad receives indirect fire while in a defensive position. Squad leader ensures soldiers take the following actions: a. b. Gives alarm. Seeks protection under cover of their _____ fighting positions.

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4.

Conducts an AAR. (See note)

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REMARKS:

STUDENT SIGNATURE _________________________________________ EVALUATOR SIGNATURE _______________________________________ NOTE: You must receive 4 GOs to receive an overall GO. An AAR is conducted but it is not an evaluated performance measure. ______ (SGL init.)

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DIRECT REACTING TO INDIRECT FIRE REFERENCE STP 21-1-SMCT, PG 237. STP 21-1-SMCT, PG 237. STP 21-1-SMCT, PG 237. STP 21-1-SMCT, PG 237.

ARTEP 8-057-30 MTP SUBTASKS GIVE ALARM BY SHOUTING INCOMING IN A LOUD RECOGNIZABLE IMMEDIATELY TAKE THE PRONE POSITION LOOK TO LEADER FOR INSTRUCTIONS S/L GIVES DIRECTION AND DISTANCE TO MOVE WHILE IN DEFENSIVE POSITION GIVE ALARM SEEK PROTECTION UNDER COVER OF FIGHTING POSITIONS

STP 21-1-SMCT, PG 237. STP 21-1-SMCT, PG 237.

CONDUCT CONTINUOUS OPERATIONS

STUDENT NAME _______________________________ CLASS ______________ EVALUATOR NAME ____________________________ DATE ______________ GO OVERALL EVALUATION 1. Implements a sleep plan.

NOGO

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2.

Takes countermeasures as soldiers become increasingly tired, such as: a. Gives only simple directions. ______ _____ b. Gives clear, complete and concise ______ _____ orders. c. Repeats all orders and directions and gets feedback. d. e. f. Double checks himself and others. Reassures soldiers. Increases communication and contact with soldiers. g. Keeps soldiers physically fit.

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3. 4.

Watches for signs of stress. Ensures soldiers suffering from stress or battle fatigue get treatment as close to the unit as possible. Conducts debrief ings as soon as possible after combat. Conducts an AAR (See note).

5. 6.

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REMARKS:

STUDENT SIGNATURE ________________________________________________ EVALUATOR SIGNATURE __________________________________________

NOTE: You must receive 8 GOs to receive an overall GO. An AAR will be conducted but it is not an evaluated performance measure. ______ (SGL init.)

TASK TITLE:

CONDUCT CONTINUOUS OPERATIONS

SUBTASKS IMPLEMENTS SLEEP PLAN COUNTERMEASURES TO INCREASINGLY TIRED SOLDIERS WATCH FOR SIGNS STRESS ENSURE FRONT-LINE TREATMENT CONDUCT DEBRIEFING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

REFERENCE FM 22-9, PG 3-12 THRU 3-15 FM 22-9, PG 5-4 THRU 4-15 FM 22-9, PG 5-4 THRU 5-8 FM 22-9, PG 5-8 TIIRU 5-10 FM 22-9, APPENDIX B FM 22-99, PG 5-10 THRU 5-11

OCCUPY AN ASSEMBLY AREA STUDENT NAME _________________________ CLASS ____________________ EVALUATOR NAME ________________________ DATE __________________ GO NOGO OVERALL EVALUATION

1. 2.

Provides two soldiers for the platoon quartering party. Ensures quartering party members guide the squad into position at the assembly area. After platoon leader/sergeant assigns the squad a sector of the perimeter: a. Positions individual fighting positions. b. Ensures there is interlocking fire between fighting positions and adjacent squads. b. Ensures the fighting positions provide security for the crew-served weapons. Selects personnel to man the observation posts (Ops).

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3.

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d.

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2.

Prepares a sector sketch and forwards it and copies of all range cards to the platoon headquarters. Ensures soldiers continue to improve their fighting positions to include: a. Camouflage. b. c. Cover. Clearing rest periods IAW the platoon SOP.

4.

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OCCUPY AN ASSEMBLY AREA 4. 5. Establishes rest periods IAW the platoon SOP. Conducts an AAR (see note).
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REMARKS:

STUDENT SIGNATURE _______________________________________________ EVALUATOR SIGNATURE _________________________________________ NOTE: You must receive 8 GOs to receive an overall GO. An AAR will be conducted but it is not an evaluated performance measure. ______ (SGL init.)

TASK TITLE:

OCCUPATION OF AN ASSEMBLY AREA REFERENCE FM 7-8, pg 5-22 FM 7-10, pg H-4

ARTEP 8-057-30 MTP (08-2-0107) pg 5-29 SUBTASKS ENSURE QP GUIDED SQUAD INTO POSITION AT ASSEMBLY AREA

POSITION INDIVIDUAL FIGHTING POSITIONS ENSURE INTERLOCKING FIRE BETWEEN POSITIONS AND ADJACENT SQUADS ENSURES FIGHTING POSITIONS PROVIDE SECURITY FOR CREW SERVED WEAPONS ENSURE PREPARATION OF RANGE CARDS PREPARE AND FORWARD SECTOR SKETCH

FM 7-8, pg 2-79 thru 2-91 STP 21-24 SMCT, pg 146 FM 7-8, pg 2-72 FM 7-8, pg 2-76 FM 7-8, pg 2-80

DEFEND STUDENT NAME _____________________________ CLASS _____________ EVALUATOR NAME ________________________ DATE _____________ OVERALL EVALUATION 1. Designates primary, alternate, and supplementary positions for squad members in area specified by platoon leader. Ensures the primary positions meet the following requirements: GO ______ NOGO _____

2.

a. b. 3. 4.

Uses natural cover and concealment. Are mutually supporting.

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Marks and informs squad members where to construct fighting positions. Supervises the construction of fighting positions. Ensures the alternate positions meet the following requirements: a. b. c. d. e. Provides observation of the primary sector of fire Provides cover and concealment. Provides use of natural and artificial Provides coverage of avenues of approach into the sector. Provides covered and concealed routes of withdrawal. ______ ______

5.

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6.

Ensures the supplementary positions provide for and meet the following requirements: a. Allows the squad to defend as part of ______ the platoon against enemy attack from flank(s) and rear. _____

DEFEND b. Provides for observation of the primary sector of fire. Provides cover and concealment. Provides natural and artificial obstacles. e. Provides coverage of avenues of approach into the sector. f. Provides covered and concealed routes for withdrawal. ______ _____ ______ _____ ______ _____

c. d.

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Covers dangerous avenues of approach other than those into the primary position. Provides the same guidelines in construction and placement of the supplementary positions as in the alternate positions.

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h.

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7.

Conducts an AAR (See note).

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REMARKS:

STUDENT SIGNATURE ____________________________________________ EVALUATOR SIGNATURE _________________________________________

NOTE: You must receive 13 GOs to receive an overall GO. An AAR will be conducted but it is not an evaluated performance measure. _____ (SGL init.)

TASK TITLE:

DEFEND REFERENCE FM 7-8, pg 2-80 STP 21-24 SMCT, pg 111 STP 21-24 SMCT, pg 67, 111 STP 21-24 SMCT, pg 67, 111 STP 21-24 SMCT, pg 67, 111 STP 21-24 SMCT, pg 67, 111

ARTEP 8-057-30 MTP (08-2-0108) pg 5-32 SUBTASKS DESIGNATE PRIMARY, ALTERNATE AND SUPPLEMENTARY POSITIONS MARKS AND INFORM SQUAD WHERE TO CONSTRUCT FIGHTING POSITIONS SUPERVISE CONSTRUCTION OF FIGHTING POSITIONS ENSURE ALTERNATE POSITIONS MEET REQUI REMENTS ENSURE SUPPLEMENTARY POSITIONS MEET REQUIREMENTS

CONDUCT ROUTE RECONNAISSANCE STUDENT NAME _____________________________ CLASS ___________________ EVALUATORS NAME ___________________________ DATE ______________ GO OVERALL EVALUATION 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Locates the SP on the map. Locates the RP on the map. Determines the best route and explain reasons for picking these points. Selects checkpoints and explain reasons for picking these points. Determines the distance between checkpoints. Determines the distance between the start ______ _____ _____ ______ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____

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point, any intermediate points and the release point. 7. Makes a thorough map reconnaissance of the area between the start point and the release point. Navigates from the SP to the RP within standard. Conducts an AAR (See note). ______ _____

8. 9.

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REMARKS: STUDENT SIGNATURE __________________________________________ EVALUATOR SIGNATURE ___________________________________________

NOTE: You must receive 6 GOs to receive an overall GO. An AAR will be conducted but it is not an evaluated performance measure. _____ (SGL init.)

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TASK TITLE:

ROUTE RECONNAISSANCE SUBTASKS REFERENCE FM 21-26, pg 4-14 FM 21-26, pg 4-14 FM 7-10,, pg 2-19 thru 2-22 FM 7-10, pg 2-19 thru 2-22 FM 21-26, pg 5-4 thru 5-7 FM 7-10 pg 2-19 thru 2-22 BASED ON TIME AND DISTANCE OF CURRENT MISSION

LOCATE START POINT (SP) ON A MAP LOCATE RELEASE POINT (RP) ON A MAP DETERMINE THE BEST ROUTE SELECT CHECKPOINTS DETERMINE DISTANCE BETWEEN CHECKPOINTS MAKE THOROUGH MAP RECON BETWEEN SP AND RP NAVIGATE FROM SP TO RP WITHIN STANDARD

4-21 CONDUCT TACTICAL ROAD MARCH STUDENT NAME ____________________________ CLASS _________________ EVALUATOR NAME __________________________ DATE _______________ GO OVERALL EVALUATION 1. Perform the following predeparture checks/duties: a. b. c. d. e. f. Ensures soldiers perform PMCS. Checks lineup of vehicles. Checks vehicle markings. Selects a pacesetter. Checks weapon system. Ensures that soldiers install sandbags on the floor of troop carrying vehicles and the cab floors of all others. ______ ______ _____ ______ ______ ______ ______ _____ _____ _____ _____

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2. 3.

Enforces correct driving procedures while the convoy is underway. Performs the following duties/checks while at halts:

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a. b. c. d. e. f.

Informs drivers of details. Controls the activities of the drivers. Checks to see that the drivers are performing during operations checks. Checks the security of loads. Ensures soldiers police the area. Gives the signal/order to restart engines.

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CONDUCT TACTICAL ROAD MARCH

4. Performs the following required checks/ duties at the release point: a. Tells drivers about any additional orders/instructors of the convoy commander. Ensures that drivers perform after operation checks. Recommends disciplinary action for those drivers who violate driving rules during the convoy. _____ ____

b.

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5. Conducts an AAR (See note). REMARKS:

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STUDENT SIGNATURE _______________________________________ EVALUATOR SIGNATURE _______________________________________

NOTE: You must receive 11 GOs to receive an overall GO. An AAR will be conducted but it is not an evaluated performance measure. _____ (SGL init.)

TASK TITLE:

CONDUCT A TACTICAL ROAD MARCH REFERENCE FM 7-10, pg H-2 STP 21-24 SMCT pg 5-19 FM 7-10, pg H-2 FM 7-8, pg 2-25 FM 7-10, pg H-4 STP 21-24 SMCT, pg 5-19

ARTEP 8-057-30-MTP (08-2-0103) pg 5-14 SUBTASKS PERFORM PREDEPARTURE CHECKS ENSURE CORRECT DRIVING PROCEDURES PERFORM DUTIES/CHECKS AT THE HALT PERFORM CHECKS/DUTIES AT RELEASE POINT

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