• Improve our current crew gunnery training strategy to standardize how we track and maintain readiness across the four fundamentals of mounted ma- neuver: shoot, move, communicate, and maintain


• Adapt our current Armor Force training standards to drive tougher training (for example: night training, stress shoots, force on force repetitions as competition)


• Review our training standards and course outcomes at the US Army Armor School, with particular focus


on NCOPDS, Scout Leader Course, and Cavalry Leader Course


• Enforce the standard for Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services, leveraging certification programs in our units and certification at every US Army Armor School course


Whatever you think of these ideas, I’d offer that it is what you think and do about training that matters most. The choices you make and the direction you provide to your teammates will be decisive in being ready for the next fight. I challenge you to reinforce your training standards. Start


with your standards – define them clearly – and then move out to prioritize, plan, prepare, and execute tough training.


Again, it’s an honor to serve the Armor Force. While I’m excited about the oppor- tunities that are out there for us in the coming months, I’m also clear-eyed about the challenges we face. Please know that the Armor School is here to support you in whatever you are doing – we are invested in your success. If there is ever anything that we can do to assist you, do not hes- itate – just holler.


Forge the Thunderbolt!


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