State of Armor and Cavalry (Army September 2013)

STATE of ARMOR & CAVALRY

48th CHIEF of ARMOR

Fort Benning, Home of the MCoE

Maneuver Center of Excellence - Team of Soldiers, Families, and Civilians from the Best Army in the World!

Presenter

Presentation Notes

This print will be a feature in the 125th Anniversary Issue of ARMOR as a Center Fold Talking points: (topic to be covered during this brief) Standardized Scout Platoon Mobile Protected Precision Firepower (MPPF) Promotion of Excellence ( 2014 Sullivan Cup / 2015 Gainey Cup / GEN Donn Starry Writing Competition) Armor & Cavalry Leader Course Map Warrior Ethos (MOH Awardees) Reconnaissance and Security Strategy Master Gunner Strategy COL(Ret) Clinton J. Ancker III was selected as the 2013 Frederick M. Franks award recipient for his demonstrated improvement in mounted warfare, specifically in the area of survivability, lethality, maneuverability and mobility.



ARMOR COMMANDANT

School Commandant

Through the Armor School, ensures Soldiers and Leaders are:

• Capable of leading expeditionary formations, and winning against an increasingly sophisticated and asymmetric threat

• Prepared to relentlessly close with and destroy the enemy as part of a combined arms team

• Trained in the art of maneuver warfare

• Educated in the fundamentals of Reconnaissance and Security

• Prepared to win in unpredictable operating environments within their commander’s intent

• Adept at boldly developing the situation through action

• Mentally and physically resilient

Chief of Armor As the Proponent of the Armor Branch, responsible for:

• The training, leader development, education, and personnel management of all Soldiers and Leaders of the Armor and Cavalry force - Soldiers trained to win on the future battlefield - Expeditionary units led by first class Leaders • Implement Maneuver Leader Development Strategy (MLDS) • Implement Maneuver Leaders Self Study Program

Deputy Commanding General

• Complete reorganization efforts with the MCoE to fully incorporate the Armor School in its new home and support all branch requirements

• Be an ambassador for all visitors to the installation, a positive and accurate representation of the US Army Armor Branch • Ensures Fort Benning remains the Best Installation in the US Army for Soldiers, families and DA Civilians

"We train, educate, and inspire the Leaders and Soldiers that provide our Nation with Decisive Land Power” - Excellence Starts Here!

FORGE THE THUNDERBOLT

VISION The premier institution for developing agile and adaptive Soldiers and Leaders that are experts in Combined Arms Maneuver and Reconnaissance & Security Operations

MISSION The Armor School trains, educates and inspires Soldiers and Leaders in fulfilling the obligations of the Army Profession, to be critical and creative thinkers, and to close with and destroy the enemy by fire and movement as part of a combined arms team in a complex environment and against a hybrid threat; thereby fostering the development of adaptable and lethal combat and reconnaissance & security formations, in support of the operating force.

Presenter

Presentation Notes

School Commandant As the Commandant of the Armor School, I am responsible for the operation of the US Army Armor School; which includes the development and conduct of training, and providing adequate resources in support of our schools‘ training requirements for our annual training load of approximately 30,000 Soldiers and leaders per year. I also oversee budget execution and personnel manning across the Armor School. Chief of Armor As the Chief of Armor, my responsibility is to serve as the Armor branch proponent with the primary responsibility for training, leader development, and personnel within the branch. With a focus on the needs of the Armor Force, while teaming with the Chief of Infantry, we recommend to the Commanding General changes to doctrine, organizational construct, training and leader development, materiel solutions, and promotion guidance that affect the Armored, Infantry, and Stryker Brigade Combat Teams. Deputy Commanding Generals- Armor (DCG-A) a. Command oversight of special areas of emphasis, events, and initiatives as designated by the CG. These could be, but are not necessarily related to their branch proponency. In this role, they are the command's direct responsible agents for forwarding these efforts, and have tasking authority as required for their completion. An example of this is the "Squad Foundation of the Decisive Force" initiative started in 2011 under DCG-I oversight. b. Provides oversight of the Directorate of Training (DOT) with the intent of enabling their mission. Monitors implementation of guidance, quality of performance, and champions DOT resourcing and prioritization issues within the Command Group in order to provide additional visibility, synchronization, and integration across the MCoE. c. DCG-I and DCG-A co-chair the CGAC with the Director, CDlD. d. Serve as executive members of the funding and contracting boards. e. Participate in Command Group battle rhythm events.



HQ A SEC B SEC

Standardized Scout Platoon

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Bradley -or- Stryker -or- HMMWV

Standardized Naming Convention: “Cavalry Squadrons; Cavalry Troops; Scout Platoons; Scout Squads”

Presenter

Presentation Notes

Standardized the Scout Platoon in all the Cavalry Troops Increased ability to conduct Reconnaissance & Security Increased leader to led ratio through the introduction of a dedicated Squad Leader (SSG) increase leader development opportunities & skill set competencies Increased versatility and mobility through the standardization of like vehicles within each platoon (6 Bradley’s replacing 3x5 mix) Increased ability for SBCT Scout Platoons to accomplish doctrinal tasks with reduced risks (lateral route reconnaissance) Currently, no suitable light vehicle available to support 6 dismounts, the IBCT Scout Platoon would be equipped with 9 HMMWV

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Mobile Protected Precision Firepower

(MPPF) • Provide MPPF to IBCTs • Provide offensive capabilities to effectively engage and destroy targets at increased ranges • Effectively traverse restrictive terrain to close with and destroy the enemy • Air deployable in combat configuration • Scalable levels of protection

Gaining and Maintaining Access: An Army-Marine Corps Concept March 2012 Conduct combined arms forcible entry operations as part of the joint force by parachute, air, or amphibious assault (surface and vertical) into austere and unexpected locations with little or no advanced notice. Rapidly build combat power by increasing the speed by which follow-on forces are employed. -- LTG Walker (US. ARMY) & LTG Mills (USMC)

Presenter

Presentation Notes

Recognizing and addressing the need for stabilized and offensive mobile, protected, precision firepower within the Infantry and Stryker Brigade Combat (IBCTs) teams is vital moving forward. Over recent years, our allies have researched and developed new and capable Infantry Vehicles with more advanced weapon systems and protection. Most of these vehicles utilize wheel-based platforms armed with at least 25-millimeter cannons. We owe it to our light formations to provide mobile, protected, precision firepower to assist them in closing on the last 100 yards. The IBCTs strengths include its ability to deploy rapidly conduct forcible early entry operations, operate dismounted in restrictive terrain and demand less logistical support than other BCTs. However, the lack of precision fire power, protection, and tactical and operational mobility stand out as its most acute capability gaps. In operations against capable enemy organizations, the IBCTs lack of mobility, protection, and precision fire power make it vulnerable to enemy direct and indirect fires while limiting its freedom of movement and action. To address these tactical and operational needs to conduct decisive action the Army requires rapidly deployable, mobile, protected, precision fire power, and a critical component of joint war fighting.



Armor & Cavalry Leader Course Map

RANK 2LT 1LT CPT MAJ

EDUCATION BOLC MCCC ILE

RECON CORE RECON LEVEL 1: -RSLC (SI 6B)

RECON LEVEL 2: -ARC (SI R7)

RECON LEVEL 3: RECON LEVEL 4: -CLC -TBD

CRITICAL LEADERSHIP POSITIONS

Platoon Leader Company or Troop XO Company or Troop CDR Battalion or Squadron

S3 / XO

FUNCTIONAL TRAINING

2LT - MAJ

AIR ASSAULT AIRBORNE RANGER TANK CDR BRADLEY LDR STRYKER LDR

IBCT X X X

SBCT X X X X

ABCT X X X X X



Promote Excellence throughout the Armor and Cavalry: - Implement the Maneuver Leader Development Strategy - Implement the Maneuver Leader Self Study Program - Provide competitive environment in Armor skills - Provide competitive environment in Cavalry skills - Recognize excellence in writing

Excellence Starts Here!

Battle is the most magnificent competition in which a human being can indulge. It brings out all that is best; it removes all that is base.

--LTG George S. Patton

Presenter

Presentation Notes

2014 Sullivan Cup To promote the core competencies of tank crews from across the World, the Sullivan Cup will once again be held at Fort Benning during April and May of 2014. Teams from the ARNG, USMC, ABCT’s, and our International partners will compete and prove themselves as the best tank crew. 2015 Gainey Cup Fort Benning will once again host the bi-annual Gainey Cup in March of 2015. Our International partners, ARNG, USMC and team’s from every Division are invited to compete in order to bolster the Fundamentals of Reconnaissance and Security within the Force. GEN Donn Starry Writing Competition MCCC and ILE Students are provided the opportunity encouraged to participate in the bi-annual GEN Don Starry Writing Competition aimed at fostering intellectual and cognitive professionalism within the Profession of Arms.


Maneuver Center of Excellence - Team of Soldiers, Families, and Civilians from the Best Army in the World! I will always place the mission first. I will never accept defeat.

I will never quit. I will never leave a fallen comrade.

President Barack Obama presented SSG Clinton L. Romesha the Medal of Honor on FEB 12, 2013 for valorous actions during combat operations in Kamdesh district, Nuristan province, Afghanistan on Oct. 3, 2009.

On AUG 26, 2013 President Barack Obama awarded SSG Ty M. Carter the Medal of Honor for his courageous actions while serving as a cavalry scout during combat operations in Kamdesh district, Nuristan province, Afghanistan on Oct. 3, 2009.

Warrior Ethos



AR Enlisted Strength Comparative

Source: EDAS as of 27 AUG 13

Within the Total Army, CMF 19 comprises 4.7% of the force

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4.2% 0.9%

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14.9% Operational

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TTHS FY 17 15518 56202 18982 6683 20154 6533



19D CAVALRY SCOUT COURSE MAP

FUNCTIONAL TRAINING

AIR ASSAULT AIRBORNE SNIPER RANGER MM PATHFINDER MG JM RM BRADLEY LDR

STRYKER LDR JFO AWG AWALP TAOC

IBCT X X X X X X X X X X X

SBCT X X X X X X X X X

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RANK PVT SGT SSG SFC

EDUCATION OSUT WLC ALC M-SLC

RECON CORE RECON LEVEL 1: RECON LEVEL 2: RECON LEVEL 3: -RSLC (ASI 6B) -ARC (ASI R7) -CLC

CRITICAL LEADERSHIP POSITIONS SL1: Scout SL2: Team Leader SL3: Squad Leader SL4: Platoon Sergeant



- Manning, equipping, and organizing BCTs with standardized scout formations able to dominate first contact

- Establishment of the School of Reconnaissance & Security

- Developing mastery in Reconnaissance & Security Operations

- Holistic Reconnaissance & Security training strategy developed in partnership with the Operating Force, institution, and CTC’s

Reconnaissance and Security

Strategy



Master Gunner Strategy

• Establishing a holistic Master Gunner training strategy

• Developing a policy to stabilize Master Gunners at their current duty station upon graduation

BRADLEY Master Gunner Course BRADLEY Leaders Course

M1A1 Tank Master Gunner Course M1A2 Tank Master Gunner Course

M1A1/M1A2 Tank Commanders Course

Precision Fires FY15 End State M1A2 Tank Master Gunner Course M1A2 Tank CDR’s Course BRADLEY Master Gunner Course BRADLEY Leaders Course Unit Conduct of Fire Trainer SIO

MGS Master Gunner Course (T) Precision Fires End State (Pending Approval) Precision Fires Master Gunner Course Tank Leaders Course Bradley Leaders Course

FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 (+) FY13 (-)

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