text: Appendix E
  Planning for Training
  E-25. After the platoon leader has developed and received approval for a training plan, the platoon leader
  and platoon sergeant see that the platoon thoroughly plans for and executes training. In this capacity, the
  platoon sergeant must personally ensure pre-execution checks are completed and that nothing that could
  affect the quality of the training is left to chance. To prepare for quality training, the platoon sergeant ensures
  that NCOs—
  * Prepare themselves.
  * Prepare the training resources training aids, devices, simulators, and simulations (known as
  TADSS).
  * Prepare training support personnel (such as the opposing forces).
  * Prepare their Soldiers (prerequisite training).
  E-26. Much of this review is discussed one-on-one between the platoon sergeant and the primary NCO
  trainer. However, during the platoon meeting, squad leaders brief specifics of their training covering at a
  minimum—
  * Key pre-execution checks.
  * Rehearsal plan.
  * “Homework” requirements.
  * Any unresolved issues.
  Platoon sergeants maintain the tempo of the meeting by prompting squad leaders with questions and
  suggestions on the training being discussed. Like training meetings at other echelons, platoon sergeants keep
  the meeting from straying to other issues and focus it solely on platoon training.
  Platoon Training Guidance
  E-27. Although command guidance is generally passed to subordinates as soon as it is received, the platoon
  meeting is a good time for a recap. The platoon leader briefs new training guidance or command directives.
  The platoon sergeant then covers any specific guidance from the first sergeant or command sergeant major.
  Opportunity Training Focus Areas
  E-28. Platoon leaders use platoon training meetings to obtain input from subordinate leaders on tasks that
  require improvement or need to be sustained. Opportunity training gives leaders confidence that they are
  using their training time more effectively and efficiently. The following vignette illustrates an opportunity
  training scenario.
  Notional Opportunity Training
  In preparation for an upcoming small-arms range, 2LT Pat Rogers and SFC Jamie
  Rodriguez (platoon leader and platoon sergeant, 3d Platoon) realize there will likely be
  ‘down-time’ while their Soldiers are at the range complex. They know they can use
  opportunity training as a way to keep their Soldiers engaged during inactive periods at
  the range—and to improve or sustain individual skills.
  As they are planning the range, 2LT Rogers and SFC Rodriguez ask their squad
  leaders to review their echelon’s battle tasks and determine which of their prioritized
  individual tasks should be trained while at the range. The leaders identify the following
  tasks for opportunity training: 150-AWT-1002 Employ Hand Grenade and 081-831-
  1026 Perform First Aid for an Open Chest Wound. 2LT Rogers and SFC Rodriguez
  agree with these individual tasks. 2LT Rogers then includes his platoon’s opportunity
  training plan as part of the briefing to the company commander on how the platoon will
  conduct the range and gains the commander’s approval.