1. 18th Fires Brigade (ABN)
“Tough, Proud, Disciplined”
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1. SITUATION (METL/Collective Task for Training).
a. METL Task:
a. 63-2-4040 Provide Communications
b. 63-2-4017 Maintain Communications
b. Div Reg 350-1, Chapter 7-7 Signal Training
c. FM 6-02.53, Chapter 4 SINCGARS Radio Sets
2. MISSION. NLT 021330JUN14,188th BSB conducts
training on assigned VRC systems and SINCGARS
FM radios utilizing OE-254s VIC OP7 IOT improve
unit long range communications capability and
mission command.
3. EXECUTION.
3.a. KEY TASKS.
 Ensure all necessary equipment (i.e. OE-254
COMPLETE with COEIs, H-250s) is on-hand
 Ensure unit VRCs , PAs (Power Amplifiers)
vehicular Whip Antennas are present and
FMC
 Perform all comms checks with Staff Duty prior
to rollout IAW 188th CMD Maintenance SOP
3.b. CONCEPT OF THE OPERATION.
PHASE I PLANNING: This phase begins at T+2.
Mission and Key Tasks are established. Resources,
mission essential shortages are identified and coordinated
for. Ensure vehicles identified for rollout possess
installed VRC.
Phase II PREPARATION: This phase begins at T+1.
Gather all necessary remaining equipment to execute
mission. Coordinate with S6 for receiving COMSEC.
Ensure all necessary TMs (OE-254 )are on hand.
PHASE III EXECUTION: This phase begins on T-day.
Upon completion of “During PMCS”, each company
erects and installs 1x OE-254 VIC OP7. Upon
completion, comms checks utilizing company call sign are
made to BN TOC (“Steel Main”) via VRC system. BN
TOC confirms radio check and troubleshoots as
necessary.
PHASE IV RECOVERY: This phase begins after
completion of long range comms checks. OE-254s are
broken down and recovered properly, field losses
identified and annotated if necessary. SP back to MP
3.c. TIMELINE:
DTG TBD:
0930 CMD Maintenance
performed
1030 Assembly/Roll Call at B Co
Maintenance Bay
1045 COMSEC loading/Radio
checks
1145 Lunch
1300 Convoy Brief, PCCs/PCIs
1330 Serial 1 SP
1345 Serial 2 SP
1400 Serial 3 SP
1430 Conduct “During PMCS”
1500 Each company erects OE-
254
1545 Conduct Long Range radio
checks with BN TOC
(“Steel Main”)
1600 Break down OE-254s, SP
back to 188th MP
1630 Conduct AAR/backbrief S6
OIC/NCOIC
ESTABLISH LONG RANGE FM COMMUNICATIONS
Insert Training Sketch, map, or relevant picture. The purpose of this
section is to aid in understanding of the concept of the operation,
rather than serve as eye candy.
Training Management (8-Step Training Model)4. SERVICE & SUPPORT.
 MRE
 WATER
 VEHICLES
 ACH (required to wear while erecting OE-254)
 Field Uniform
5. COMMAND & SIGNAL.
OIC / NCOIC:
Location: 188th BSB MP/BN TOC
Communications:
Primary: FM COMMS
Alternate: JCR
6. RISK ASSESSMENT: Overall Risk Assessment:
LOW
 Soldiers getting injured while erecting OE-254
 Dehydration
1. Plan the Training.
 Instructors
Identified
 Training Sited
Coordinated
 Resources
Coordinated
 Risk Assessment
Completed
2. Train the Trainers.
 Training Outline
Reviewed
 Task, Conditions,
Standards
Identified
 Reference Material
On-hand
3. Recon the Site. 4. Issue the Order.
5. Rehearse.
 Training aids present
 Is there sufficient training time
 Weak points identified and mitigated
6. Execute.
 PCC/PCI conducted
 Conducted to
standard?
 All Soldiers present
7. Evaluate the Training.
 AAR conducted
 METL updated
8. Retrain.
1st CMD Maintenance Day Every Month

2. 18th Fires Brigade (ABN)
“Tough, Proud, Disciplined”
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RP
Directions:
Exit Left onto Gruber Road and Continue to the Longstreet Intersection
Turn Left onto Longstreet and continue to the Preachers Road Intersection
Take left at Preachers Road
Sign for OP7 will be on left approximately ½ mile down ; follow unimproved road back to site
Take unimproved road back to Preachers Road and take a right
Turn Right onto Longstreet Road, then right on to Gruber Road and continue to the 188th BSB Motor Pool
Check Points: (Road Intersections)
CP 1 – Gruber Rd, Bastogne St
CP 2 – Gruber Rd, Longstreet
CP 3 – Longstreet, Lamont, MacRidge
CP 4 – Longstreet, Preachers Rd
OP7