text: Chapter 3
  Table 3-1. Regular Army training guidance publication cycle
  Semi-Annual (Refinement Quarterly (Refinement
  Echelon Annual
  to ATG as required) to ATG as required)
  ASCC 16 months prior to FY N/A N/A
  (June)
  ACOM 16 months prior to FY N/A N/A
  (June)
  Corps 14 months prior to FY 8 months prior to mid-year N/A
  (August) (August)
  Division 12 months prior to FY 6 months prior to mid-year N/A
  (October) (October)
  Installation 10 months prior to FY N/A N/A
  (December)
  Brigade 9 months prior to FY 5 months prior to mid-year 2 months prior to quarter
  (February) (November)
  Battalion 6 months prior to FY 4 months prior to mid-year 1 month prior to quarter
  (April) (December)
  Company 4 months prior to FY 2 months prior to mid-year 2 weeks prior to quarter
  (June) (February)
  *Annual training guidance format is at the discretion of the commander and includes the long-range training calendar.
  *Company commanders may issue training guidance informally at training meetings.
  *Publication dates also apply to similar command-level TDA organizations or activities. For example, a Training and
  Doctrine Command Center of Excellence normally commanded by a major general follows the same planning cycle as
  a division commander.
  ACOM Army Command FY fiscal year
  ASCC Army Service component command TDA table of distribution and allowances
  ATG annual training guidance
  Table 3-2. Reserve Component training guidance publication cycle
  Echelon Training Guidance Published NLT Planning
  Horizon
  Flag Officer CMD, Separate 18 months prior to FY (April) 5 years
  Brigade, Regiment or Group
  Brigade or Separate Battalion 10 months prior to FY (December) 5 years
  Battalion 6 months prior to start of FY (April) 2–3 years
  Publication dates also apply to similar command-level TDA organizations or activities. For example, a readiness
  division that is commanded by a major general follows the same planning cycle as a division commander.
  Companies may publish training guidance or, in collaboration with the battalion commander, publish as consolidated
  battalion training guidance.
  CMD command TDA table of distribution and allowances
  FY fiscal year NLT no later than
  PLANNING AND PREPARATION CONSIDERATIONS
  3-4. In developing the unit’s long-range training plan, commanders and planners account for several key
  planning considerations. These include—
  * Higher headquarters training guidance and training requirements. Commanders need to account
  for higher headquarters training directives and time management system to ensure that they nest
  their training to meet the higher commander’s intent.
  * Time management system. Commanders prioritize training time by utilizing a time management
  system. A time management system is a method of protecting allocated training time and resources
  for subordinate units while accounting for necessary Army requirements that detract from training.
  Higher commanders account for all organizations within their command and utilize an equitable