Army Training and Leader Development (AR 350-1)

1. What is the purpose of Army training as described in AR 350-1?

To provide Soldiers and units with the necessary skills and knowledge to accomplish assigned missions.

2. Who is responsible for training in the Army?

Commanders at all levels are responsible for training their units.

3. What is the Army’s training management cycle?

Plan, Prepare, Execute, and Assess.

4. What are the principles of training

Train as you fight, train to standard, train to maintain, and conduct realistic training.

5. What is the role of the noncommissioned officer (NCO) in training?

NCOs lead, train, and develop Soldiers to ensure readiness.

6. What does the “Plan” phase of training management involve?

Identifying training requirements and developing a training plan.

7. What is the importance of a Unit Training Plan (UTP)?

It schedules and synchronizes training events to meet mission requirements.

8. How often must commanders update the Unit Training Plan?

Monthly, or as needed based on mission requirements.

9. Where is military training recorded?

All individual and collective training is maintained in the Digital Training Management System (DTMS)

10. What is the purpose of an After-Action Review (AAR)?

To assess training events and identify strengths and areas for improvement.

11. What are the types of Army training?

Individual, crew/section, collective, and multi-echelon training.

12. What is individual training?

Training that develops individual Soldier skills.

13. What is collective training?

Training where units train together to perform missions.

14. What is Sustainment Training?

Training that maintains and improves individual and unit proficiency.

15. What are the three components of leader development?

Institutional training, operational assignments, and self-development.

16. Who is responsible for leader development?

Commanders at all levels.

17. What is self-development in leader development?

Personal initiative to acquire skills and knowledge outside formal training.

18. What role does counseling play in leader development?

It provides feedback, guidance, and helps set goals

19. How does AR 350-1 define ‘Leader Development’?

The continuous process of growing Soldiers and leaders to meet Army standards.

20. What is the purpose of the Army’s Institutional Training?

To prepare Soldiers for initial entry, career progression, and advanced skills.

21. How does the Army use simulations in training?

To provide realistic, cost-effective training in a controlled environment.

22. What are the Army’s Principles of Training?

Train as you fight, Train to standard, Train to sustain, Train to maintain

23. What is the purpose of the Training Management System (TMS)?

To assist commanders in planning, executing, and assessing training.

24. How does the Army define ‘Training Support’ in AR 350-1?

Resources such as ranges, simulators, and training aids that enable training.

25. What are the Commander’s Training Guidance (CTG)?

Directives from commanders that set priorities and focus for training.

26. What is the importance of risk management in training?

To ensure training is safe and minimizes injury while meeting objectives.

27. How does AR 350-1 define ‘Battle Focused Training’?

Training events designed to replicate combat situations and stress.

28. What is the purpose of the After-Action Review (AAR)?

To improve future training by identifying what was successful and what needs improvement.

29. What should be included in an AAR?

What was supposed to happen, what actually happened, what to sustain, and how to improve

30. What is the relationship between training and readiness?

Effective training directly improves unit and Soldier readiness.

31. What metrics are used to evaluate training effectiveness?

Standards met, task proficiency, and mission accomplishment.

32. How does AR 350-1 address leader development during deployments

Leaders continue to develop through operational assignments and mission execution.

33. What is the Army’s approach to training for cultural awareness?

ncorporate cultural knowledge into training to improve mission success.

34. What role does mentorship play in leader development?

Mentorship provides guidance, support, and knowledge transfer.

35. How are individual training requirements identified?

Through individual development plans and unit needs assessments.

36. What is the role of the Army Training Requirements and Resources System (ATRRS)?

To manage and schedule training courses and resources.

37. What is the role of the Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC)?

To develop training doctrine and oversee institutional training.

38. What are the four domains of leader development?

Operational assignments, self-development, institutional training, and organizational climate.

Operational assignments, self-development, institutional training, and organizational climate.

It synchronizes and plans all unit training events.

40. What is the maximum amount of time a unit can go without training?

Training should be continuous; there is no maximum time without training specified.

41. How should training be adapted for Soldiers with different skill levels?

Training should be tailored to meet the needs of all Soldiers.

42. What is the commander’s role in resourcing training?

Commanders must allocate time, personnel, and equipment for training.

43. How does AR 350-1 define ‘Training Readiness’?

The ability of Soldiers and units to perform required tasks to standard.

44. What is the effect of poor training on unit readiness?

It reduces combat effectiveness and increases risk during missions.

45. What is the difference between individual and collective training?

Individual training focuses on personal Soldier skills, while collective training involves units working together to accomplish missions