FM 7-0 Training

This video was generated using Google’s NotebookLM and serves as an introduction to FM 7-0, Training, the U.S. Army’s blueprint for building and sustaining readiness.

Link to the publication: https://irp.fas.org/doddir/army/fm7-0...

NotebookLM reference materials: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1N..., https://drive.google.com/file/d/16ipc...,

Long-form version: Coming soon

Training is the Army’s number one priority for a reason. When units deploy on short notice or step off on a mission where failure isn’t an option, readiness is built long before boots hit the ground. FM 7-0 explains how the Army trains to win. This episode breaks down the core ideas behind the doctrine and shows how leaders use training to build cohesive, disciplined, and adaptable teams.

You’ll learn:

● Why the Army trains and how FM 7-0 frames readiness as a continuous cycle
● The four principles of training, including train as you fight and commander-driven training
● How commanders and NCOs partner as trainers using mission command and bottom-up feedback
● What Battle Focus and Mission-Essential Tasks (METs/METL) actually mean for units
● The Plan–Prepare–Execute–Assess cycle and the crawl–walk–run progression
● How Live, Virtual, and Constructive environments create realistic, efficient training
● How the Army measures proficiency (T, T-, P, P-, U) and sustains readiness in the Band of Excellence
● Why the After Action Review (AAR) is the Army’s most powerful learning tool

Perfect for:

✅ Soldiers and NCOs building training plans
✅ Officer candidates, ROTC, and PME students
✅ Leaders who want to understand readiness, training cycles, and doctrine
✅ Civilians and veterans interested in how the Army actually develops its people

Training isn’t a single event — it’s a continuous, leader-driven system that builds units capable of fighting and winning in a complex world. FM 7-0 shows leaders how to think about training and why readiness must be protected, measured, and continuously improved.

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