Does anyone have a draft of the new AR 525-29?

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 02:38:46 -0500

I've been tasked with developing a new training plan for our BN based upon the upcoming SRM model. Outside of a couple Powerpoints I haven't seen a lot of detail on what it's supposed to look like or what our actual requirements will be. Understanding that it's an unofficial version subject to change, does anyone have a draft of the new AR 525-29 covering SRM they would be willing to share?

Response by 1stSgt Eugene Harless made Feb 21 at 2017 4:23 AM

1stSgt Eugene Harless — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 04:23:30 -0500

I get everything except for "Off post tasking by exception" ,, what does that mean?

Response by 1stSgt Eugene Harless made Feb 21 at 2017 4:36 AM

1stSgt Eugene Harless — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 04:36:22 -0500

Sort of reminds me what the USMC units went through for the UDP to Okinawa and "floats" it was typically a 6 month deployment, with 18 months between, Upon return to CONUS the Unit would loose upwards of 50% of its personnel due to EAS and transfers, as well as some of the equiptment if needed for the units building up. After 6 months things would become somewhat stable and we would get a lot of brand new Enlisted and Jr officers. At a year out (6 months before deployment) we would be filled up to at least 95% and start training up. By 3 months out we would be "locked in" as far as personnel and be finishing up individual (rifle range, PFT, Gas Chamber) and unit training. by a month out all gear and uniforms and equipment would be ready and the last adminstrative tasks would be done for block leave.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 21 at 2017 9:32 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 09:32:25 -0500

Depends on your position and type of unit. Here is my 2 cents: Throw that powerpoint in the trash can and get a copy of your Division and BCT Yearly Training Plan or Guidance.
Then get a calendar and start to cross out all non available training days, holidays and weekends. (put a note down to research Div policy on weekend training and memorandum required to request the weekend training and comp day plan). You will notice now you have about 15- 18 training days per month. That is your white space. Now read in the Div/BCT YTG if there are specific requirements for SGT Time Trng, Low Density MOS Trng, etc and put that on your calendar. If the subordinate units get to request their own field time then put that in dash lines so they know tentative dates.
Now add in all small arms proficiency ranges, all 350-1 Mandatory Training. After that, look at the white space again. Not a lot left. But, its that white space that you will develop all your BN METs from crawl, walk, run.

As a Training Officer, I would also review all SOPs, Battle Drills, CCIRs, Daily Battle Rhythms, Staff Battle Drills and SOPs. After that look up when you will conduct formal and informal evaluations for your Command Inspection Program. Being in the 3 shop is a good gig and the fun never stops, best of luck.

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made May 21 at 2018 3:37 PM

COL Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 21 May 2018 15:37:38 -0400

HQDA is still in process of updating AR 525-29 since the 2011 to update ARFORGEN to Sustainable Readiness Model. If you get an account at amhs.army.pentagon.mil, you will be able to read some of the orders that update ARFORGEN to SRM. For example, find HQDA EXORD 001-16, Sustainable Readiness, 23 Feb 2016; HQDA EXORD 002-16, ERBAST: Enable- Resource-Build-Assess-Sustain Training Requirements, 23Feb16; HQDA EXORD 273-16, Army Service Requirements, 22Aug16, expired 31Dec17, superseded by HQDA EXORD 154-18, Army Service Reqirements, 08May18. HQDA EXORD 154-18 is unclassified/FOUO, but published on SIPR AMHS. FORSCOM OPORD 170516, Army Service Requirement Guidance, 26May17, is still in effect, and based on HQDA EXORD 273-16, but expected to be updated to align with HQDA EXORD 154-18, which specifies for HQDA G-3/5/7 DAMO-TR to consolidate input for inclusion in the next publication of AR 525-29.