Annual training dates are 20 May - 4 June 2000. Line companies will work in direct support of maneuver task forces in maneuver defense lanes. The focus for engineer platoons will be countermobility. AT 2000 will be conducted in a CTC like environment. Operations Sergeants will participate.
Commanders are responsible for training leaders two levels down.
The battalion XO is responsible for planning and manning the officer leader development program. The focus of the program is to develop competent officers at the company level to carry out the role and responsibilities of the task force engineer. The battalion CSM is responsible for planning and managing both programs. At a minimum both programs should train NCOs to be competent in warfighting skills. Primary focus must be on platoon and squad critical tasks and TLPs.