text: Training Meetings
  Back at the platoon area, the platoon leader and platoon sergeant ensure their squad
  leaders are using the 8-step training model to prepare for the range and their
  opportunity training.
   Step 1—Plan the training event. All squad leaders plan how they will train their
  squad on the individual tasks during hip-pocket training and then backbrief 2LT
  Rogers and SFC Rodriguez.
   Step 2—Train and certify leaders. Squad leaders are trained and then certified by
  SFC Rodriguez in accordance with the leader certification criteria established by
  the company commander.
   Step 3—Recon the training site. During the platoon leadership’s reconnaissance of
  the range, space is designated for opportunity training.
   Step 4—Issue the operation order (OPORD). The platoon leader issues the platoon
  plan for conducting the range, including the execution of opportunity training.
   Step 5—Rehearse. Each squad leader rehearses their opportunity training plan
  prior to the execution of the range.
   Step 6—Train. Squad leaders make maximum use of available training time by
  executing opportunity training during down time on the range. The squad leaders
  evaluate and record their Soldiers’ proficiency in tasks trained during opportunity
  training.
   Step 7—Conduct after action reviews (AARs). Each squad leader conducts an
  internal AAR with their squad on the conduct of the hip-pocket training. A final AAR
  is then conducted with the squad leaders and platoon leadership in order to identify
  areas to sustain and improve for future opportunity training.
   Step 8—Retrain. Squad leaders retrain their Soldiers on the individual tasks that
  were not performed to standard during opportunity training.
  While at the range, the platoon is notified that there will be a delay before they are
  called forward to the firing line. Leaders at all levels immediately recognize a good
  opportunity to fill that time with their programmed opportunity training.
  The squad leaders review the task title, conditions, and standards for each task with
  their squads. They then demonstrate task execution for each task, focusing on the
  performance steps and measures to perform each task correctly. The squad leaders
  then have each Soldier perform the tasks and evaluate each Soldier’s performance on
  the corresponding task’s training and evaluation outline (T&EO).
  After each squad has performed the tasks and their squad leaders are satisfied their
  squads can perform the tasks to standard, they conduct an internal AAR. 2LT Rogers
  and SFC Rodriguez then conduct a platoon-level AAR reviewing what to sustain and
  how the platoon can better perform the tasks better during future training events.
  Tips for a Successful Meeting
  E-29. Good, efficient meetings come in many shapes and forms. The following techniques apply to all types
  of platoons, both Regular Army and RC:
  * Conduct the meeting at the same time and place each week and make attendance mandatory.
  * Enforce the use of leader books.
  * Listen when time to listen.
  * Confirm the status of upcoming training events (pre-combat checks and pre-combat inspections).