TC-3-09-8 Fire Support and Field Artillery Certification Download
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Chapter 1 1-4 TC 3-09.8 30 March 2020 The online chapters identify tasks required for training, certification and qualification, but detailed content of the task can be found in the Central Army Registry or Digital Training Management System. When planning, preparing or executing training units should always visit these online repositories to review the associated Training Evaluation and Outlines to ensure you are using the most current and update training document. This TC identifies the minimum required tasks for all elements in the FA System to achieve certification and qualification; however, in their own Unit standard operating procedures and Unit certification, qualification, and safety programs, commanders can add additional tasks to meet unit standards and mission requirements. TRAINING STRATEGIES AND MODELS 1-5. This TC does not contain a unit training model. Instead, it provides a logical certification and qualification strategy to ensure that FA units are technically skilled at delivering accurate artillery fires in support of large-scale combat operations. The artillery tables represent a task-based strategy linked to required resources to assist the commander and training manager in the development of a large-scale combat operations focused program. The artillery training and standards in this TC are, by design, related to other available descriptive collective training strategies available to unit leaders. These strategies include the following: The Combined Arms Training Strategies for artillery batteries/battalions include a training strategy, supporting resources and recommended training events, training aids, devices, simulators, and simulations and supporting training support packages for the training of the artillery tables. The ammunition supporting this TC's certification and qualification plan is resourced by the strategy found in Chapter 3 of the DA PAM 350-38 (Standards in Weapons Training). SECTION II – CERTIFICATION AND QUALIFICATION FIELD ARTILLERY HOME STATION TRAINING STRATEGY 1-6. The Field Artillery Certification and Qualification Program is a collaborative effort between the institutional and the operational force as depicted in figure 1-2 on page 1-5. The United States Field Artillery School provides technically and tactically competent Soldiers to the operational force. Through training, education and experiences, today’s FA Soldier becomes a vital member of a crew, cell, section or team in the operational force. To ensure proficiency, the operational force conducts individual, section and unit certification and qualification programs as outlined in this TC which are supported in the Combined Arms Training Strategy.