RC units seek stability over an 18-month period. Combined arms slice elements should be designated early if not based on habitual association. Personnel in all units should be stabilized. Assignment of a partnership unit to RC units. This should be an AC battalion with recent CTC experience that can advise and assist during the predeployment training.
Live fire exercises at platoon and company and team level.
During live fire exercises, the emphasis at company and team level should be on the direct fire battle. Intensive training on friendly and threat vehicle identification, fire control distribution, and reporting procedures. Exchange of liaison officers prior to rotation. Clear understanding of internal and external augmentation and support and task organization requirements. Planning for TDY and computer data links.