text: Chapter 1
  Training Management
  We must be ready to defeat any enemy, anywhere, whenever called upon, under any
  condition.
  General James C. McConville
  OVERVIEW
  1-1. The Army trains to fight and win—it is what we do in order to preserve the peace and to decisively
  defeat our enemies. We do this through challenging, relevant, and realistic training performed to the highest
  standards. The Army trains the way it operates. It does this by replicating in training how we expect to fight,
  closing the gap between operations and training. This manual is about how we train to win.
  TRAINING PROFICIENCY
  1-2. Units train to three proficiencies:
  * Mission-essential task proficiency is achieved by the unit’s ability to perform mission-essential
  task training to standard; in multiple complex and dynamic operational environments, with
  external evaluation while accomplishing the appropriate Soldier, unit and leader tasks as outlined
  in training and evaluation outlines. (See appendix D for training and evaluation outlines.)
  * Weapons qualification. Weapons qualification involves individual, crew-served, and platform-
  weapons proficiency. The unit achieves weapons qualification by qualifying on all its organic
  weapons under all conditions as specified by applicable weapon system publications.
  * Collective live-fire task proficiency. Collective live-fire task proficiency is achieved by the unit
  executing specified collective tasks while employing its organic weapons systems in a live-fire
  environment.
  1-3. The unit is trained when it achieves the proficiencies specified by the commander.
  1-4. Collective task proficiency is rated as—
  * Trained: T (Advanced Task Proficiency). A Trained proficiency rating means a unit is trained.
  It has attained advanced task proficiency free of significant shortcomings. The unit’s shortcomings
  require minimal training to meet the Army standard.
  * Practiced: P (Basic Task Proficiency). A Practiced proficiency rating means a unit is practiced.
  It has attained basic task proficiency with shortcomings. The unit’s shortcomings may require
  significant training to meet the Army standard.
  * Untrained: U (Cannot Perform Task). An Untrained proficiency rating means a unit is
  untrained. The unit cannot perform the task. The unit requires complete training on the task to
  achieve the Army standard.
  PRINCIPLES OF TRAINING
  1-5. The principles of training provide foundational direction for all commanders and leaders. These
  principles guide and influence training at every echelon. The following principles of training complement
  each other, providing task and purpose to every aspect of how Army forces train:
  * Commanders are the primary trainers.
  * Noncommissioned officers train individuals, crews, and small teams; advise commanders on all
  aspects of training.