USMC SOI-E Powerpoint

1.  A look at our processes (how we started and
where we are)
 Defining/redefining the knowledge, skills, and
abilities needed for specific MOSs
 Extracting competencies from these definitions
 Defining each skill acquisition level narrative to
support its development and assessment
 Aligning/developing T&R events to support the
development of each SAL within each
competency
PROCESS OVERVIEW

2.  Description: Marines are skilled in the handling, operation, maintenance, and
engagement with the service rifle suite to include optics, associated SL-3 gear, and
aiming devices. Marines instinctively engage threats in a range of combat
environments. While engaging threats at varying distances, levels of protection, and
formations, Marines reduce threats in support of commander’s intent.
 Component Elements
 Operate
 Service Rifle
 Optics
 Aiming Device
 Marksmanship Fundamentals
 Engagement
 Techniques
 Range Estimation
 Maintain
 Service Rifle
 Optics
 Aiming Device
• Administrative Note: This includes weapons handling and conditions.
Competency: Employ a Service Rifle
FOR EXAMPLE

3. We started with: The 03XX is a mature and competent Infantry
Marine that is versatile, self-reliant, physically fit, and a master of
their environment and all squad systems. The 03XX is proficient
in PILLARS within all warfighting domains (air, sea, land, cyber,
space) capable of immediate employment in the FMF as a
member of a fire team. The 03XX embodies the warrior ethos
and maneuver warfare mindset that is the hallmark of a Marine
THE PROCESS

4. We Progressed To: The basically trained infantry Marine is a technically
proficient, mentally and physically tough warrior who possesses the
necessary initiative and tenacity to develop tactical solutions given intent
based orders in order to successfully enable distributed and small unit
operations.
THE PROCESS
Individuals doing
individual things in the
field to support their
unit
Examples:
- Land Nav
- Sensor
Management
- Comm
- TCCC
Individuals
demonstrating
proficiency with their
weapon systems
Examples:
- Marksmanship
- Individual wpns
- CSWs
- Optics
- Supporting Arms
Individuals developing
their bodies and minds
to increase cognitive
and physical
capabilities
Examples:
- Conditioning
- Stress Mngt / Self
Regulation
- Emotional
Intelligence
- Decision Making
Individuals
demonstrating the art
of employing skills at
the appropriate level
Examples:
- Offense
- Defense
- Expeditionary
- Multi-Domain
Battlespace
Field Skills Weaponeering Human Performance Tactics

5. THE PROCESS

6. THE PROCESS

7. We Landed On: The Infantry Marine operates as a member of an infantry squad using
critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision making during movement/maneuver, while
providing security, denying enemy action, transitioning to new objectives, self-sustainment,
surviving in austere environments while conducting primary tasks, demonstrating an
embodiment of Marine Corps warrior ethos, an expeditionary mindset, and exhibition of
exemplary character to persist in any and all environments.
THE PROCESS

8. THE PROCESS

9. Core Capabilities by Warfighting Function
THE PROCESS

10. Core Capabilities by Warfighting Domain
THE PROCESS

11. # Infantry Competencies
1 Employ the Service Rifle
2 Optimize Human Performance
3
Embody the Marine Corps Philosophy of
Warfighting
4 Employ Observation Devices
5 Employ Target Designators
6 Conduct Fire and Movement
7 Employ Demolitions
8 Employ Pyrotechnics
9 Employ Grenade Launchers
10 Employ Machineguns
11 Employ Anti-Armor
12 Employ the MAAWS
13 Tactical Combat Casualty Care
14 Conduct Field Craft
15 Manage Signature
16 Navigate to an Objective
17 Perform Individual Actions in a Patrol
18 Conduct Surveillance
19 Defend a Position
20 Process Combat Orders
# Infantry Competencies
21 Employ C4I
22 Operate in Compartmentalized Terrain
23 Operate from a Combat Platform
24 Conduct Rope Suspension Techniques
25 Conduct Breaching
26 Employ Organic Indirect Fire
27 Employ Mortars
28 Handle Small Arms Threat Weapons
29 Employ Counter sUAS
30 Employ sUAS
31 Employ Organic Precision Fires
32 Employ Aviation Delivered Fires
33 Employ Non-Organic Direct Fires
34 Operate a Tactical Platform
35 Operate In an Aquatic Environment
36 Conduct Austere Environment Sustainment
37 CBRNE
38 Employ the Service Pistol
39 Support Non-Kinetic Engagements
THE PROCESS

12. SKILL ACQUISITION LEVELS (SAL)
# Infantry Competencies
1 Optimize Human Performance
2 Embody the Marine Corps Philosophy of Warfighting
3 Employ the Service Rifle
4 Employ Observation Devices
5 Employ Target Designators
6 Conduct Fire and Movement
7 Employ Demolitions
8 Employ Pyrotechnics
9 Employ Grenade Launchers
10 Employ Machineguns
11 Employ Anti-Armor
12 Employ the MAAWS
13 Tactical Combat Casualty Care
14 Conduct Field Craft
15 Manage Signature
16 Navigate to an Objective
17 Perform Individual Actions in a Patrol
18 Conduct Surveillance
19 Defend a Position
20 Process Combat Orders
21 Employ C4I
22 Operate in Compartmentalized Terrain
23 Operate from a Combat Platform
24 Conduct Rope Suspension Techniques
25 Conduct Breaching
26 Employ Organic Indirect Fire
27 Employ Mortars
28 Handle Small Arms Threat Weapons
29 Employ Counter sUAS
30 Employ sUAS
31 Employ Organic Precision Fires
32 Employ Aviation Delivered Fires
33 Employ Non-Organic Direct Fires
34 Operate a Tactical Platform
35 Operate In an Aquatic Environment
36 Conduct Austere Environment Sustainment
37 CBRNE
38 Employ the Service Pistol
39 Support Non-Kinetic Engagements
Infantry Marine Training Continuum
• The use of
competencies and SALs
focuses on student-
centered learning
approaches.
o Squad-level
Combat
Instructor
mentorship
o Learning from
experiences
and applying
lessons learned
o Level of
performance is
demonstrated
in collective
events.
• This approach facilitates:
o Ability to layer
skills throughout
a course
o Context for
increased skill
acquisition and
retention
o Increased
maturity and
decision-making
at echelon
o Development of
life skills and
coping
mechanisms for
increased
resiliency

13. THE WAY AHEAD
(Competency): Employ the Service Rifle: Marines are skilled in the handling, operation, maintenance,
and engagement with the service rifle suite to include optics, associated SL-3 gear, and aiming devices.
Marines instinctively engage threats in a range of combat environments. While engaging threats at
varying distances, levels of protection, and formations, Marines reduce threats in support of
commander’s intent.

14. How this benefits T&R development
THE WAY AHEAD
 Focus becomes the collective application of essential and critical skills
 T&R Development is now focused on supporting a competency
 T&R Development will be refined by meeting each SAL narrative negating
the development of extraneous events
 Allows for a Marine to see their development along a training continuum
 The training continuum provides a roadmap for continued development
and sustainment of skills from ELT to advanced training

15. How this changes the analysis process
THE WAY AHEAD