1. 1BSTB planned an M9 pistol qualification range from May 27-28, 2014 at Arapacho Range to qualify all personnel assigned the M9.
2. The concept of operations included conducting preliminary marksmanship instruction, executing the qualification on tables I through V, upholding qualification standards, and inputting scores into DTMS.
3. Key details included a timeline of events, task organization of range personnel, standards and references, tasks and qualification criteria, and concepts of support and command.
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I received very positive feedback from my commander and platoon for this brief.
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Operation Keep Up The Fire - M9 Range CONOP-updated
1. 1 BSTB SPARTANS
A CO, 1BSTB Spartans
M9 Qualification Concept Briefing
Purpose:
Gain Spartan 6 Approval for Execution Concept of the Proposed Plan
Receive and incorporate additional commander’s guidance 17 November 2015
With my shield,
Or on it.
2. 1 BSTB SPARTANS
• Training Plan
• AO Overview
• Task Organization
• Mission & Intent
• Concept of the Operation
– Timeline
– Standards References
– Tasks, Conditions, Standards
– Qualification Criteria
Agenda
• Concept of Support
• Command & Signal
• Composite Risk
Management
• Spartan 6 Guidance
3. 1 BSTB SPARTANS
8-Step Training Model Date/Time
Plan the Training 10 APR 14
Train the Leaders 12 MAY 14/1300-1600
Reconnoiter the Site 14 MAY 14/1000-1600
Issue the Plan 16 MAY 14 /1600
Rehearse the TNG Event 27 MAY 14 / 1400-UTC
Execute the TNG Event 28 MAY 14/0800-1700
Conduct the AAR 28 MAY 14 /1700-1800
Conduct Retraining 29 MAY 14 / 0800-UTC
Training Plan
5. 1 BSTB SPARTANS
Task Organization
ROIC: 2LT Farnsworth, Christopher
RSO: SSG Oh, Yoon
TOWER OIC: WO1 Aleman, Jimmy
Range Detail Requirements (Total Personnel: 16 ):
• Safety Personnel: SSG Sharp, SGT Kang, SGT Smith, SGT Chagoya
• Fire Fighting Personnel: All personnel present
• Ammo Detail NCOIC & Personnel: SGT Cha / SPC Shin / SPC Boyd
• PMI/Retrain Personnel: SFC McRae / SGT Freeman
• CLS / COMMO : SPC Babins / SPC Kim
• Armor : SGT Freeman
• RANGE DETAIL: SPC Haas, SPC Ha, PFC Casto
6. 1 BSTB SPARTANS
Purpose: To qualify all 1BSTB Soldiers assigned the M9 pistol.
Key Tasks:
- Preliminary Marksmanship Instruction (PMI) prior to this operation.
- Uphold qualification standards.
- Input scores into DTMS.
Endstate: All unqualified personnel assigned the M9 within 1BSTB are qualified on their
assigned weapon system and are postured to “Fight Tonight.”
1BSTB Mission & Intent
Mission: 1BSTB executes M9 Qualification Range from 270800may14-282200may14 at
Arapacho Range, Rodriguez Live Fire Complex IOT qualify all personnel assigned the M9
pistol.
7. 1 BSTB SPARTANS
Concept of the Operation
Apr 2014
WED THU FRI
2 3 4
1BSTB M9
Range
*Range Recon
*AHA Recon
*Test Comms
*Occupy Range
*Establish Comms
*Conduct Range
*PMI Retrain
Preparation/ Execution
8. 1 BSTB SPARTANS
Timeline
• 1MAY14
-- 1300-1500 RANGE RECON
• 26MAY14
-- 1400 OIC SIGNS FOR RANGE
• 27-28MAY14
-- 0730 SP FROM Camp Hovey
-- 0730 PICK UP AMMO
-- 0800 OCCUPY RANGE AND SET UP
-- 0830 FIRERS ARRIVE AT ARAPACHO RANGE
-- 0845 SAFETY BRIEF
-- 0900 - 1700 RANGE HOT, M9 RANGE OPERATIONS
-- 1700-1800 RANGE CLOSED OUT, SP TO Camp
Hovey
9. 1 BSTB SPARTANS
Standards References
Required References:
• FM 3-23.35 Combat Training With Pistols, M9 and M11
• TM 9-1005-317-10 Pistol, Semiautomatic, 9mm, M9
• AR 385-63 Policies and Procedures for Firing Ammunition
Range Control SOPs:
https://8army.korea.army.mil/OMD/trtsak/range/default.aspx
10. 1 BSTB SPARTANS
M9 QUALIFICATION
TASK:
CONDUCT THE ALTERNATE PISTOL
QUALIFICATION COURSE, COMPLETING
TABLES I THROUGH V.
CONDITIONS:
- FULLY OPERATIONAL M9
- 10 RNDS FAMILIARIZATION
- 40 RNDS AMMUNITION (DAY)
- E-TYPE SILHOUETTE, 25-METER
TARGETS
STANDARDS:
THE FIRER MUST OBTAIN A MINIMUM OF
16 OF THE 30 TOTAL HITS (DAY)
Task, Conditions, Standards
Ref: FM 3-23.35 Combat Training with Pistols, M9 and M11
11. 1 BSTB SPARTANS
M9 QUALIFICATION RATING CRITERIA
EXPERT 26-30
SHARPSHOOTER 21-25
MARKSMAN 16-20
UNQUALIFIED 0-15
Qualification Criteria
Ref: FM 3-23.35 Combat Training with Pistols, M9 and M11
12. 1 BSTB SPARTANS
Concept of Support
CLASS I:
• All personnel will bring their own MRE’s
• 5x 5 Gallon Water Coolers---A Co
CLASS III:
• All vehicles will be topped off prior to SP
CLASS VII:
• Ammo Transported by A Co
• 60x Magazines---A Co
CLASS VIII:
• 1x CLS bags, 1x CLS certified Soldier, 1x FLA, 1x ear protection box (enough for 20 firers) --A Co
CLASS IX:
• 5x cleaning kits---A Co
CLASS X:
• Red Flag, Silhouettes---Range Control
• TMs & FMs, Record Fire Card, Fire Extinguisher x2---A Co
13. 1 BSTB SPARTANS
Command & Signal
COMMAND:
– OIC / RSO LOCATIONS: OIC, and RSO will be located on Range
– SUCCESSION OF COMMAND: 2LT Farnsworth, SSG Oh, SFC McRae
SIGNAL:
– OIC Cell: 010-6702-1222
– NCOIC Cell: 010-2277-9458
– Range Control Frequency: SC PT 75.850
– MEDEVAC Frequency: SC PT 43.200
– Warrior Base Range Control: DSN 734-8231
REPORTS:
– Range Occupation, Hot, First Round Down Range, Cold, Closure Report
– Training Summary Report submitted to BN BOC (Primary: FM, Alternate: DSN)
– Qualification Score Sheets (Copies to S3 Training NCOIC) upon completion of the range