Figure 5-1. Integrating Environmental Considerations into Unit Planning/Training

Lesson 5 Training

Battle-Focused Training

Small Unit Leaders Environmental Awareness Training
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 Conduct reconnaissance (as

appropriate)

 Assess environmental risk

 Ensure environmental

 Coordinate with environmental

MISSION

accountability

staffs

 Ensure HM/HW accountability

 Review plans and SOPs

 Include environmental issues

 Obtain clearance and land use

in AARs

permits

 Develop environmental lessons

ASSESS

 Conduct environmental skills

learned

SITUATION

training

 Request special equipment

Conduct Unit

Prepare long-

Assessment

range plan

Feedback

Evaluate

Prepare short-

Brief commander and staff



range plan

Conduct reconnaissance



Coordinate with EMO



Plan for HM/HW storage and



Execute

transport

Prepare near-

 Review spill prevention

term plan

measures

 Supervise high-risk operations

 Modify plans as necessary

 Conduct periodic environmental

assessments

 Correct problems on the spot

Brief unit personnel



 Avoid off-limits areas

Conduct rehearsals



 Report damage

Check equipment



 Prevent spills

Modify plans as necessary



 Remove HM/HW

Figure 5-1. Integrating Environmental Considerations into Unit Planning/Training

a. Assessment. The planning process begins with assessment. In-depth assessment determines a

strategy to improve training proficiency on specific weaknesses and to plan sustainment training on

demonstrated strengths. Assessment links the evaluation of completed training to the planning of

upcoming training. Commanders must assess the unit's internal and overall status of the environmental

training program and unit proficiency.

b. Long-Range Planning. At the battalion level, long-range planning starts with unit assessment

and is the basis for the long-range calendar. Resources, such as major training areas, ammunition, and

fuel, are allocated, and shortfalls are identified. The long-range plan synchronizes supporting units and

agencies so that effective training events can be properly executed.

c. Risk Management. Leaders use risk management, review SOPs, and ensure that personnel

receive the correct tools to avoid/mitigate environmental damage. Environmental considerations are

addressed and methods are developed to overcome problems so that effective training can be

accomplished. Items that require an environmental focus during this phase include the following:



Conducting reconnaissance of the training site.



Assessing the environmental risk.



Coordinating with installation environmental staffs.



Reviewing plans and SOPs.



Obtaining clearance and land use permits.

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