The training level determines how much time is needed to train the unit to do its mission essential tasks. Many factors affect the unit's T-level. AR 220-1 states that proficiency is measured in terms of the unit's demonstrated ability to do its mission essential tasks. The unit also must perform enabling tasks not specified in the METL but necessary for performance of mission essential tasks. An example of an enabling task is crew gunnery.
Proficiency is judged on performance of tasks to standard.
However, proper reporting of helicopter gunnery problems and successes on the unit status report is also important. The Army's leadership must receive an accurate assessment of unit gunnery. Such assessment will aid in preserving and improving helicopter live-fire gunnery. A shortage of maintainers will affect any training program involving aircraft. Unit Actions .