text: Training Meetings
  Attention then turned to coordination for upcoming events in the next six weeks. The
  executive officer pulled up the long-range training calendar to review these future
  events. The executive officer started with the company M4 qualifying range at
  Week T-6. He asked the range officer in charge, 1LT Johnson, to brief the status of
  this range. The lieutenant stated that the DA Form 581 (Request for Issue and Turn-In
  of Ammunition) was approved and that convoy clearances and driver certifications for
  the pick-up at the ammunition holding area were on track. He further stated that
  coordination with range control personnel had been conducted and a recon completed.
  The commander asked the platoon leaders for an update on their plans to run their
  platoons through a virtual weapons trainer prior to the range.
  Looking beyond 6 weeks, CPT Hawkins reviewed the training objectives for each major
  training event to make sure the company stays on track with the company long-range
  training plan. She provided additional planning guidance and emphasized to the
  platoon leaders that resource planning is vitally important at every step in the T-weeks
  leading up to any event.
  At 1430 hours, the commander concluded the company training meeting.
  PARTICIPANTS
  E-5. Leader participation is essential for a successful company training meeting. Paragraphs E-6 through
  E-14 specify the participants and their responsibilities.
  Company Commander
  E-6. The commander runs the training meeting and ensures the meeting agenda is followed. The commander
  begins the meeting by reviewing the current assessment of unit mission-essential tasks, reviews upcoming
  major training events, and reviews the organization’s training schedules. The commander provides short-
  range training guidance for upcoming events and confirms the status of requested training resources.
  Executive Officer
  E-7. In the absence of the commander, the executive officer runs the training meeting. This officer also
  coordinates training for all Soldiers in sections or attachments without platoon leaders or platoon sergeants.
  The executive officer provides the status of resources to support upcoming events and identifies resource
  issues affecting training. Additionally, the executive officer identifies any new resource requirements.
  First Sergeant
  E-8. The first sergeant reports on Soldier, crew, and small-team task proficiencies. The first sergeant
  provides guidance and advice on training plans and reviews pre-execution checks. Additionally, the first
  sergeant actively participates in the development of training plans for platoons (battle tasks and identification
  of resource requirements). The first sergeant advises the commander on the approval of individual Soldier
  tasks for planned opportunity training. The first sergeant also discusses the status of sergeant’s time training
  (known as STT).
  Platoon Leader
  E-9. Platoon leaders plan and manage platoon training. They provide feedback on training conducted and
  provide recommendations on future training events.