2003 US Army BRADLEY GUNNERY 503p.pdf - Survival Books

FM 3-22.18-13. RECERTIFICATIONRecertification is refresher training for BCEs. Recertification consists of the writtenexamination and the hands-on evaluation. BCEs must recertify within the three monthsbefore a live-fire exercise (four months for RC).NOTE:The division master gunner (enhanced and separate brigade master gunner)develops the exam to certify or recertify BCEs.8-14. SUSTAINMENTSustainment training ensures the BCE knows evaluation procedures. It ensures that thecommander can find consistent, effective crew evaluators year-round. The BCE mustevaluate four exercises a month, in the COFT or BATS, using the same type of clocks ortiming boards and scoresheets used in device and crew gunnery.Section III. AFTER-ACTION REVIEWSThe senior BCE or commander conducts a formal AAR after all crew gunnery events. InAARs, he combines the feedback received from all participants. AARs identify where acrew, section, or platoon meets--or fails to meet--Army standards. AARs providecommanders, leaders, and training managers with a focus for future training events.8-15. PLANNINGSuccessful AARs require planning and resource management. Commanders and trainingmanagers--a. Select Evaluators. One of the most challenging tasks during the planning phaseis selecting and scheduling qualified evaluators. Whom they select depends on the type ofevaluators they need--crew, section, or platoon evaluators; or internal or externalevaluators.(1) Crew Evaluators. Evaluators required for crew gunnery events must hold BCEqualifications. All company or troop evaluators must be certified and BCEs.(2) Internal or External Evaluators.(a) Battalion or squadron or higher organizations normally support internalevaluations. Unit BCEs evaluate crews. Crew device and crew practice are internallyevaluated events.(b) The BCEs from a different battalion, squadron, or higher organization supportexternal evaluations.b. Develop Evaluation Records. The scoresheets, along with the computer printout,give the BCE a record of each engagement for use during the AAR.c. Select the AAR Site. When organizing the training site, the commander andtraining managers should simultaneously plan the location of the AAR site. They shouldlocate it close enough to the training site to avoid long delays between training andreviewing the training results. However, they should place it far enough from the trainingarea to avoid the distractions of other elements conducting training such as the signaturesof vehicles moving or firing. The AAR site should accommodate all participantscomfortably and shelter them from the elements.d. Select Training Aids. Training aids give evaluators and participants a means toreenact the training event. They can also encourage discussion. At a minimum, evaluators8-20