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Army training and leader development questions from AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development, 1 June 2025 (supersedes the 10 December 2017 edition): training priorities and authorities, proficiency ratings and EXEVALs, training domains, NCO professional military education, training management and tasking timelines, training records, common mandatory training and weapons, and the Army Fitness Test. Where older course material follows the 2017 edition, answers give both the course answer and the current rule.
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01What does AR 350-1 prescribe?
Policies, procedures, and responsibilities for developing, managing, and conducting Army training and leader development. It is the Army's governing regulation for training.
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“This regulation prescribes policies, procedures, and responsibilities for developing, managing, and conducting Army training and leader development.”
— AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development (1 June 2025), PDF p. 5 ↗02Under the Warfighting Readiness priority in AR 350-1, what four things does the Army prioritize at all levels?
Training, fitness, discipline, and lethality. The regulation ties them to staying ready to deploy, fight, and win as part of the joint force.
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“The Army remains ready to deploy, fight, and win our Nation's wars as part of the joint force. This means prioritizing training, fitness, discipline, and lethality at all levels.”
— AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development (1 June 2025), PDF p. 5 ↗03Which AR 350-1 training priority says the Army conducts continuous and deliberate transformation to maintain its edge?
Transformation. It is listed alongside Warfighting Readiness and Strengthening the Army Profession.
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“Transformation. To maintain our edge, the Army conducts continuous and deliberate transformation.”
— AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development (1 June 2025), PDF p. 5 ↗04What force generation model did the Army adopt to balance unit life cycles with operational and modernization demands?
The Regionally Aligned Readiness and Modernization Model (ReARMM). It sets dedicated periods for mission, training, and modernization.
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“The Army updated its force generation model to a Regionally Aligned Readiness and Modernization Model (ReARMM) to better balance the life cycle of units with operational and modernization demands.”
— AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development (1 June 2025), PDF p. 5 ↗05Who is responsible for training all Army forces, including those assigned to combatant commands?
The Secretary of the Army. Training is an administrative control authority of the Army.
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“the Secretary of the Army (SECARMY) is responsible for training all Army forces, including those assigned to combatant commands (CCMD).”
— AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development (1 June 2025), PDF p. 6 ↗06Who is responsible for the training proficiency of a unit and, when required, for certifying its training readiness?
The unit commander. The next higher commander confirms that the unit trains to standard and on time.
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“Unit commanders are responsible for the training proficiency of their unit, and when required, for certifying training readiness by unit and echelon.”
— AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development (1 June 2025), PDF p. 6 ↗07Which commanders confirm that units conduct training to standard and within prescribed time periods?
Next higher headquarters commanders. Unit commanders own proficiency; the next level up confirms it.
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“Next higher headquarter commanders are responsible for confirming that units conduct training to standard and within prescribed time periods.”
— AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development (1 June 2025), PDF p. 6 ↗08Through which body does the DCS, G-3/5/7 primarily manage Army training?
The Training General Officer Steering Committee (TGOSC). It meets quarterly or as required to resolve issues and set priorities.
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“The Deputy Chief of Staff (DCS), G–3/5/7 manages Army training primarily through the Training General Officer Steering Committee (TGOSC).”
— AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development (1 June 2025), PDF p. 7 ↗09How often does the Training General Officer Steering Committee (TGOSC) meet?
Quarterly, or as required. It identifies and resolves issues, sets priorities, and makes decisions on training and leader development.
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“The TGOSC meets quarterly (or as required) to identify and resolve issues, determine priorities, and make decisions and recommendations in support of Army Training and Leader Development”
— AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development (1 June 2025), PDF p. 7 ↗10What are the three standard Army ratings for task proficiency?
T (trained), P (practiced), and U (untrained). T is advanced proficiency, P is basic proficiency, and U means the task cannot be performed.
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“Standard Army ratings for task proficiency are: (T) is trained (advanced task proficiency), (P) is practiced (basic task proficiency), and (U) is untrained (cannot perform the task).”
— AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development (1 June 2025), PDF p. 8 ↗11What is the Army standard for evaluating collective task proficiency?
The Training and Evaluation Outline (T&EO) for that collective task. Each task on a unit METL includes a T&EO.
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“The Army standard for evaluating collective task proficiency is to use the Training & Evaluation Outline (T&EO) for the collective task.”
— AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development (1 June 2025), PDF p. 8 ↗12What is required before any unit can be assessed as T (trained) on a task?
An external evaluation (EXEVAL) as defined in FM 7-0. Without an EXEVAL the unit cannot be rated T on the task.
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“An EXEVAL as defined in FM 7-0, is required for any unit to be assessed as T on a task.”
— AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development (1 June 2025), PDF p. 8 ↗13What does the Army use to assess a unit's overall training readiness, and what rating results?
The unit METL and MET proficiency, which produce an overall T-level from T1 to T4 as defined in AR 220-1.
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“The Army standard for assessing overall unit training readiness is to use the unit METL and MET proficiency, which results in an overall T-level (T1-T4) defined in AR 220-1.”
— AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development (1 June 2025), PDF p. 8 ↗14How long are unit weapons qualifications valid under AR 350-1?
Twelve months. The unit qualifies by qualifying on all its organic weapons under the conditions in the weapon system publications.
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“The unit achieves weapons qualification by qualifying on all its organic weapons under all conditions as specified by applicable weapon system publications. Weapons qualifications are valid for twelve months.”
— AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development (1 June 2025), PDF p. 8 ↗15What do T-days estimate?
The number of continuous training days, unconstrained by resources, a unit needs to reach T1 (fully trained). T-days come from the unit's approved training plan.
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“The T-days estimates the number of continuous training days, unconstrained by resources, required to achieve T1 (fully trained).”
— AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development (1 June 2025), PDF p. 8 ↗16Which commanders may exempt units from mandatory training requirements when the unit lacks time to meet readiness requirements?
2-star commanders (or equivalent SES officials) and state adjutants general. The authority is delegated by the Secretary of the Army and the DCS, G-3/5/7, unless law or a SECARMY decision prohibits it.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“2-star commanders (or equivalent senior executive service officials), and state adjutants general (TAG) are delegated the authority by the Secretary of the Army and the DCS, G-3/5/7 to exempt units from mandatory training requirements”
— AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development (1 June 2025), PDF p. 9 ↗17What are the three Army training domains?
Institutional, operational, and self-development. All three support training and education for Soldiers, leaders, and Army Civilians.
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“The Army's training and leader development efforts support training and education in the three training domains: institutional, operational, and self-development.”
— AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development (1 June 2025), PDF p. 9 ↗18Which training domain includes Army centers and schools that provide initial training and professional military education?
The institutional training domain. It provides initial, functional, and PME training for Soldiers, leaders, and Army Civilians.
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“The institutional training domain includes Army centers/schools that provide initial training and subsequent functional and professional military education and training for Soldiers, military leaders, and Army Civilians.”
— AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development (1 June 2025), PDF p. 9 ↗19Which training domain covers training that unit leaders schedule and that individuals, units, and organizations undertake?
The operational training domain. Commanders are responsible for unit training readiness in this domain.
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“The operational training domain encompasses training activities that unit leaders schedule, and individuals, units and organizations undertake.”
— AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development (1 June 2025), PDF p. 9 ↗20Which training domain bridges learning gaps between the operational and institutional domains?
The self-development domain. It sets conditions for continuous learning and growth.
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“Self-development bridges learning gaps between the operational and institutional domains and sets conditions for continuous learning and growth.”
— AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development (1 June 2025), PDF p. 9 ↗21What must leaders allow their subordinates in the operational domain regarding education?
Adequate time to pursue education and self-development opportunities. Experience in the operational domain is essential to leader development, but it must leave room for self-development.
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“Leaders must allow their subordinates adequate time to pursue education and self-development opportunities.”
— AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development (1 June 2025), PDF p. 9 ↗22Who approves all Army training programs?
The DCS, G-3/5/7. That office also oversees several program areas, assisted by the Director of Training and the TGOSC.
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“The DCS, G–3/5/7 approves all Army training programs and provides oversight for several program areas.”
— AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development (1 June 2025), PDF p. 10 ↗23What is the DCS, G-3/5/7's program for collective training?
The Army Training and Evaluation Program (ARTEP). It gives the operational force a process to review collective training products and policy.
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“The Army Training and Evaluation Program (ARTEP) is DCS, G-3/5/7's program for collective training.”
— AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development (1 June 2025), PDF p. 10 ↗24Which program gives HQDA a metric to determine OPTEMPO and training resourcing requirements?
The Combined Arms Training Strategy (CATS) Program. It also gives leaders unit strategies for planning training events.
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“The Combined Arms Training Strategy (CATS) Program provides a metric useful for HQDA to determine operational tempo (OPTEMPO) and training resourcing requirements”
— AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development (1 June 2025), PDF p. 10 ↗25In time of war or a national emergency declared by Congress or the President, what is the minimum period of required IET?
12 weeks. The period of required initial entry training may not be shorter than that.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“In time of war or a national emergency declared by Congress or the President, the period of required IET may not be less than 12 weeks.”
— AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development (1 June 2025), PDF p. 46 ↗26May a Soldier be assigned to active duty on land outside the United States before completing IET?
No. A Soldier may not be assigned to active duty on land outside the United States and its territories and possessions until IET is complete.
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“a Soldier may not be assigned to active duty on land outside the United States and its territories and possessions until the Soldier has completed IET within the Army.”
— AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development (1 June 2025), PDF p. 46 ↗27What is the goal of NCO training and the NCO Professional Development System (NCOPDS)?
To prepare NCOs to lead and train the Soldiers under their supervision and to help their leaders execute unit missions.
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“The goal of NCO training and the NCOPDS is to prepare noncommissioned officers to lead and train Soldiers who work and fight under their supervision, and to assist their leaders in executing unit missions.”
— AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development (1 June 2025), PDF p. 60 ↗28List the NCOPDS courses in their progressive and sequential order.
BLC, ALC, SLC, MLC, SMC, then NLC for selected individuals only. Each course builds on the one before it.
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“Courses identified below are progressive and sequential: (1) Basic Leader Course (BLC). (2) Advanced Leader Course (ALC). (3) Senior Leader Course (SLC). (4) Master Leader Course (MLC). (5) Sergeants Major Course (SMC). (6) Nominative Leader Course (NLC) (selected individuals only).”
— AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development (1 June 2025), PDF p. 60 ↗29What is the primary method of delivering PME training?
Resident training. Conducting PME by mobile training team requires an approved exception.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“The primary instructional method of delivery for PME training is resident training.”
— AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development (1 June 2025), PDF p. 60 ↗30How long do ARNG Soldiers have to complete BLC, ALC, and SLC?
Up to 24 months per course. Courses with more than two phases get an additional 12 months for each later phase.
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“ARNG Soldiers have up to 24 months (per course) to complete BLC, ALC, and SLC.”
— AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development (1 June 2025), PDF p. 60 ↗31Do NCO Academy courses award an MOS, an ASI, or a higher skill level?
No. NCOA courses do not award an MOS, ASI, or higher skill level.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“NCOA courses do not award an MOS, ASI, or higher skill level.”
— AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development (1 June 2025), PDF p. 61 ↗32How does HRC schedule Regular Army Soldiers for ALC, and how for SLC and MLC?
ALC by highest promotion points; SLC and MLC by the order of merit list (OML).
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“HRC will schedule Regular Army (RA) Soldiers for ALC based on highest promotion points and will schedule SLC and MLC based on OML.”
— AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development (1 June 2025), PDF p. 61 ↗33Which NCOPDS course is branch-immaterial, gives basic leadership training, and prepares Soldiers to lead team-size units?
The Basic Leader Course (BLC). It gives the leader skills, knowledge, and experience needed to lead team-level units.
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“Soldiers acquire the leader skills, knowledge, and experience needed to lead team-level size units.”
— AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development (1 June 2025), PDF p. 61 ↗34A unit has more BLC-qualified Soldiers than seats. How does the commander rank them, and who gets first priority?
The commander places them on an order of merit list (OML); first priority goes to Soldiers already promoted to SGT without BLC.
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“First priority. Soldiers promoted to SGT without the requisite education (BLC).”
— AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development (1 June 2025), PDF p. 61 ↗35When may a non-promotable SPC or CPL attend BLC?
Only when all higher OML categories are exhausted, and only with demonstrated leadership potential.
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“non-promotable SPC/CPL with demonstrated leadership potential may attend BLC only when all higher OML categories are exhausted.”
— AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development (1 June 2025), PDF p. 61 ↗36Which NCOPDS course is branch-specific and prepares NCOs to lead squad-size units?
The Advanced Leader Course (ALC). It builds leadership, technical skills, and tactical expertise for squad leaders.
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“The ALC is a branch-specific course designed to enhance leadership skills, technical skills, tactical expertise, and experience needed to lead squad-size units.”
— AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development (1 June 2025), PDF p. 61 ↗37Which NCOPDS course is branch-specific and prepares NCOs to lead platoon-size units?
The Senior Leader Course (SLC). It gives the leader, technical, and tactical skills for platoon-level leadership.
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“The SLC is a branch-specific course designed to acquire the leader, technical, and tactical skills, knowledge, and experience needed to lead platoon-size units.”
— AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development (1 June 2025), PDF p. 62 ↗38Which NCOPDS course is branch-immaterial and prepares NCOs for company, troop, and staff assignments?
The Master Leader Course (MLC). It builds the leader skills needed at company, troop, and staff level across the defense establishment.
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“The MLC is a branch-immaterial course for to acquire the leader skills required for success at both company, troop, and staff assignments throughout the defense establishment.”
— AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development (1 June 2025), PDF p. 62 ↗39What is the capstone of enlisted education, and what does completing it qualify a Soldier for?
The Sergeants Major Course (SMC). Completing it is required for promotion to SGM and appointment to CSM.
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“Successful completion of the SMC is a requirement for promotion to SGM and appointment to CSM.”
— AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development (1 June 2025), PDF p. 62 ↗40What is the Nominative Leader Course (NLC), and where is it held?
A 2-week strategic leader development course run by ASEP at Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania. It is for selected individuals only.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“The NLC is a 2-week strategic leader development course conducted by ASEP at Carlisle Barracks, PA.”
— AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development (1 June 2025), PDF p. 62 ↗41A Soldier is dismissed from a PME course for failing the AFT. How long before the Soldier may enroll in any PME course again?
6 months after dismissal, counted from the day after the DA Form 1059 is signed. A second failure bars enrollment for 1 year.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Soldiers who fail to achieve course standards are not eligible to enroll in any PME courses for 6 months after their dismissal.”
— AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development (1 June 2025), PDF p. 36 ↗42What lock-in periods does the Army tasking policy protect for company-level training in the Regular Army and the Reserve Component?
6 weeks (45 days) for the RA and 13 weeks (90 days) for the RC. The policy locks out external taskings that disrupt brigade-and-below training schedules.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“a 6-week (45 days) lock-in period (RA) (company level) and 13-week (90 day) lock-in period (RC) (company level) for training time for commanders at brigade and below”
— AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development (1 June 2025), PDF p. 70 ↗43May training requirements be published without a standard T&EO?
No. Collective and individual training requirements will not be published without a standard training and evaluation outline.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Training requirements (collective and individual requirements) will not be published without a standard training and evaluation outline (T&EO).”
— AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development (1 June 2025), PDF p. 70 ↗44In the Regular Army, how far ahead must HQDA direct tasks that affect brigade-and-below training calendars, and who can waive it?
At least 180 days before execution. The Vice Chief of Staff of the Army (VCSA) is the waiver authority.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Tasks from HQDA to ACOM, ASCC, and DRU impacting training calendars for brigade and below MTOE units must be directed not later than 180 days prior to execution. Waiver authority for tasks less than 180 days prior to execution is the VCSA.”
— AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development (1 June 2025), PDF p. 71 ↗45In the Regular Army, how far ahead must a brigade task its battalions, and who can waive a shorter notice?
At least 60 days before execution. The brigade commander is the waiver authority.
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“Tasks from brigades to battalion must be directed not later than 60 days prior to execution. Waiver authority for tasks less than 60 days prior to execution is the brigade commander.”
— AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development (1 June 2025), PDF p. 71 ↗46A battalion wants to task a company 30 days before an event. What is the Regular Army standard, and who must approve the shorter notice?
Tasks must be directed at least 45 days out; the battalion commander is the waiver authority for anything shorter.
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“Tasks from battalion to company must be directed not later than 45 days prior to execution. Waiver authority for tasks less than 45 days prior to execution is the battalion commander.”
— AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development (1 June 2025), PDF p. 71 ↗47What is the only authorized automated system for managing and recording training and establishing unit assessments?
The Digital Training Management System (DTMS). It is required for planning and tracking individual and collective training.
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“DTMS is the only authorized automated system for managing, recording training, and establishing unit assessments for Army units.”
— AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development (1 June 2025), PDF p. 72 ↗48Which command maintains the standing pre-deployment training guidance for Army forces?
FORSCOM, as the primary force provider. The guidance supports ASCC and combatant command requirements.
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“FORSCOM, as the primary force provider, maintains the standing pre-deployment training guidance for Army forces supporting ASCC and CCMD requirements.”
— AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development (1 June 2025), PDF p. 74 ↗49Who typically manages a unit's NCO development program?
The command sergeant major or senior NCO. The program reflects command priorities for leader training and development.
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“The program reflects command priorities and expectations for leader training and development and is typically managed by the CSM or senior NCO in the organization.”
— AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development (1 June 2025), PDF p. 75 ↗50In sergeants' time training, who selects the individual, crew, and small team tasks, and what do commanders do?
NCOs select tasks that support the unit METL; commanders approve them, provide resources and time, certify the NCO trainers, and monitor the training.
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“Commanders approve the selected tasks, provide the resources, allocate time to prepare, train and certify NCOs leading training, and monitor the training.”
— AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development (1 June 2025), PDF p. 75 ↗51What is the minimum jump requirement for Soldiers in paid parachute positions?
One jump per quarter. It maintains currency and qualification for hazardous duty pay.
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“All Soldiers filling paid parachute positions must perform, at a minimum, one jump per quarter to maintain currency and qualification for hazardous duty pay.”
— AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development (1 June 2025), PDF p. 75 ↗52What are the four types of courses offered at troop schools?
Proponent, operational, unit, and garrison courses.
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“There are four types of courses offered at troop schools: (1) Proponent Courses, (2) Operational Courses, (3) Unit Courses and (4) Garrison Courses.”
— AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development (1 June 2025), PDF p. 76 ↗53Where are training records for all military personnel and units maintained?
In DTMS, as part of ATMS, unless the DCS, G-3/5/7 directs otherwise.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Training Records for all military personnel and units will be maintained in DTMS as part of ATMS unless otherwise directed by DCS, G–3/5/7.”
— AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development (1 June 2025), PDF p. 98 ↗54Who inspects a unit's training records?
The unit's immediate higher headquarters, to check compliance with training and readiness standards.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“All Training records will be inspected by a unit's immediate higher headquarters, to ensure compliance in standards of training and readiness”
— AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development (1 June 2025), PDF p. 98 ↗55What happens to a Soldier's Individual Training Record (ITR) when the Soldier is reassigned?
It transfers to the gaining unit. The ITR is part of the Soldier's military records under AR 600-8-104.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“The ITR is part of military records in accordance with AR 600–8–104 and will be transferred to the gaining unit upon reassignment.”
— AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development (1 June 2025), PDF p. 98 ↗56Must supporting documents be scanned into DTMS to validate a commander's ITR entries?
No. There is no requirement to scan and upload supporting documents to validate the commander's input.
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“There is no requirement to scan and upload supporting documents into DTMS to validate the commander's input into the Soldier's ITR.”
— AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development (1 June 2025), PDF p. 98 ↗57Which system documents institutional training requirements, quotas, reservations, enrollment, and completions?
ATRRS (the Army Training Requirements and Resources System).
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“All institutional training requirements, schedules, quota assignment, and student management (reservations, enrollment, and completion entries) will be documented in ATRRS.”
— AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development (1 June 2025), PDF p. 98 ↗58What is DA Form 87 used for, and what may it not be used for?
It documents completion of a class or POI not covered by a DA Form 1059, diploma, or orders. It may not be used for collective training or in place of T&EOs.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“DA Form 87 will not be used for collective training or in lieu of T&EOs.”
— AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development (1 June 2025), PDF p. 99 ↗59Which Regular Army Soldiers must complete Army Warrior Training (AWT) annually?
All RA Soldiers E-1 to E-7, W-1, W-2, O-1, and O-2 on active duty, regardless of component, unless a 2-star commander waives it.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“All RA Soldiers (E–1 to E–7, W-1, W-2, O–1, and O–2), on active duty (regardless of component) will complete AWT annually, unless waived by 2-star commander.”
— AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development (1 June 2025), PDF p. 103 ↗60Must AMEDD personnel train and qualify on crew-served weapons?
No. AMEDD personnel and non-medical personnel in medical units qualify with individual small arms (pistols and rifles) only.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Army Medical Department (AMEDD) personnel and non-medical personnel in medical units will train and qualify with individual small arms (pistols and rifles). These personnel are not required to train and qualify on crew-served weapons.”
— AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development (1 June 2025), PDF p. 104 ↗61What are the five events of the Army Fitness Test (AFT)?
3-rep maximum deadlift, hand-release push-up, sprint-drag-carry, plank, and 2-mile run.
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“The AFT has five-events: 3-rep maximum dead lift (MDL), hand-release push-up (HRP), sprint/drag/carry (SDC), plank (PLK), and 2-mile run (2MR).”
— AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development (1 June 2025), PDF p. 105 ↗62What minimum scores apply to Soldiers held to the AFT combat standard?
At least 60 points per event and 350 points overall. The combat standard is sex-neutral and age-normed.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Soldiers serving in combat specialties must achieve a minimum of 60 points per event and an overall minimum score of 350 points.”
— AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development (1 June 2025), PDF p. 104 ↗63How many record AFTs must RA and AGR Soldiers take each year, and how far apart?
Two per calendar year, at least 4 months apart. Other RC Soldiers take one per year, at least 8 months apart.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“RA and AGR(ARNG/USAR) Soldiers are required to take two record AFT per calendar year, with no less than 4 months between record tests.”
— AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development (1 June 2025), PDF p. 105 ↗64A Soldier fails a record AFT after 1 June 2025. What must the commander do?
Flag the Soldier, suspending favorable personnel actions, until the Soldier retests and passes a record AFT.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Beginning 1 June 2025, if a Soldier fails a record AFT, the commander will flag the Soldier (suspend favorable personnel actions) until such time the Soldier retests and passes a record AFT.”
— AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development (1 June 2025), PDF p. 105 ↗65What happens when a Soldier fails two consecutive record AFTs?
The unit commander or other authorized official initiates separation action. For enlisted Soldiers, the commander may instead initiate a bar to continued service.
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“Commanders have the discretion to initiate a bar to continued service in lieu of initiation of separation for enlisted personnel.”
— AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development (1 June 2025), PDF p. 105 ↗66Older AR 350-1 course material names the APFT as the record fitness test. What is the record test under the current AR 350-1?
Course answer (2017 edition): the APFT, recorded on DA Form 705. Current rule: the Army Fitness Test (AFT) became the official record test on 1 June 2025.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“The Army Fitness Test (AFT) is the Army's official record physical fitness test beginning 1 June 2025.”
— AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development (1 June 2025), PDF p. 104 ↗67How soon after redeployment may a Soldier be given a record fitness test?
No earlier than 90 days after redeployment. The 2017 edition set this for the APFT; the 2025 edition keeps the same 90-day rule for the AFT.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Soldiers will be administered a record AFT no earlier than 90 days following redeployment.”
— AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development (1 June 2025), PDF p. 105 ↗68For how long after pregnancy are Soldiers exempt from fitness and body composition requirements?
Course answer (2017 edition): exempt from unit PRT and testing for 180 days after pregnancy ends. Current rule (2025): exempt from AR 600-9 body composition standards for 365 days after pregnancy ends, and in the P3T program for at least 180 days postpartum.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Soldiers are required to participate in the P3T program for at least 180 days postpartum but are encouraged to participate for up to (but no more than) 365 days postpartum”
— AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development (1 June 2025), PDF p. 107 ↗69Is resilience training still common mandatory training under AR 350-1?
Course answer (2017 edition): yes, all RA and RC units conducted recurring resilience training. Current rule (2025): no, the 1 June 2025 edition removed resilience from the common mandatory training table.
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“Removes “resilience” (common mandatory training) (table C–1). Incorporates guidance from Executive Order 14183 (throughout).”
— AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development (1 June 2025), PDF p. 2 ↗70How often must units undergo an external evaluation (EXEVAL)?
Course answer (2017 edition): RA units at least annually; RC units in years 2, 3, and 4 of a 4-year cycle. Current rule (2025): battalions, companies, and platoons annually; brigade and above should undergo one biannually.
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“Echelons brigade and above should undergo an EXEVAL biannually in conjunction with scheduled CTC rotations or at home station”
— AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development (1 June 2025), PDF p. 8 ↗Know questions we're missing?
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