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FM 3-22.1and engagements for section and platoon qualification. The battalion commander assessestraining to find out whether the unit is prepared to perform these tasks. He incorporatesinput from the company commander, the command sergeant major, the Combat TrainingCenter's (CTC's) take-home packages from external evaluations, previous gunnery, andCOFT or BATS progress. Based on his assessment, he constructs the unit's long- andshort-range training plans.b. In accordance with the battalion commander's guidance--(1) Battalion Operations Officer. Together the battalion operations officer (S3)and master gunner project the needs of the battalion METL against the unit-trainingcalendar. Multiechelon and sustainment training are the keys to success. The training planincludes basic individual tasks and progresses to task-force training. The master gunnerhelps the S3 develop the crew and infantry squad-training strategy. He develops scenariosand forecasts ammunition, ranges, and training aids.(2) Battalion Master Gunner. The master gunner focuses on planningcrew-training support. He expertly ensures the scenarios comply with this manual andthat the range complex supports the scenarios. He is trained to ensure the scenario targetscomply with safety requirements. Throughout the process, he uses his expertise to trainthe Bradley vehicle crew. The master gunner informs the commander and S3 about unittraining on the UCOFT or BATS and about the marksmanship results of all individualand crew-served weapons.c. The company commander and his master gunner relate much like the S3 and hismaster gunner do.(1) Company Commander. The company commander provides his METL,training assessment, and unit-specific training needs to the battalion commander. He alsoprovides guidance on training priorities to his master gunner.(2) Company Master Gunner. The company master gunner informs thecompany commander about crew and squad training needs and helps the commanderplan. He informally keeps the battalion master gunner informed of company training.Formally, he helps the commander define and request training devices, ammunition,ranges, and resources to support training. He also advises the commander on themaintenance status of turret-specific problems such as worn-out barrels.d. The platoon leader has several experienced NCOs to help him analyze, plan, andprepare his platoon training.(1) Platoon Sergeant. The most important source of information and aid is theplatoon sergeant, who knows firsthand the platoon's strengths, weaknesses, trainingstatus, and maintenance status. In preparing platoon training, the platoon leader reliesmost on the platoon sergeant, who consolidates input from the squad leaders into theplatoon and company training strategy. He also closely supervises the platoonmaster gunner.(2) Platoon Master Gunner. The platoon master gunner provides the sameexpertise as the company master gunner. He knows training devices, strategies, and thismanual. This makes him a valuable asset in preparing platoon training. He provides thenecessary expertise when the platoon is tasked to conduct a specific crew or squadtraining event for the platoon or company.3-16. CREW STABILITY MANAGEMENTThe greatest problem a commander must contend with in developing a training plan iscrew turbulence (personnel changes). This turbulence is inevitable, so the commander3-9