Service manual

STP 11-25R13-SM-TG
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(5) Score each soldier according to the performance measures and Evaluation Guidance section in
the task summary.
(6) Record the date and task performance (GO or NO-GO) in the leader book.
2-6. TRAINING TIPS FOR THE TRAINER
a. Prepare yourself.
(1) Get training guidance from your chain of command on when to train, which soldiers to train,
availability of resources, and training site.
(2) Get the training objective (tasks, conditions, and standards) from the task summary in this
manual.
(3) Ensure you can do the task. Review the task summary and references in the References
section. Practice doing the task or, if necessary, have someone train you on the task.
(4) Choose a training method. Some tasks provide recommended training methods.
(5) Prepare a training outline consisting of informal notes on what you want to cover during your
training session.
(6) Practice your training presentation.
b. Prepare the resources.
(1) Obtain the required resources identified in the conditions statement for each task.
(2) Gather equipment and ensure it is operational.
(3) Coordinate the use of training aids and devices.
(4) Prepare the training site according to the conditions statement and Evaluation Preparation
section of the task summary, as appropriate.
c. Prepare the soldiers.
(1) Tell the soldier what task to do and how well it must be done. Refer to the standard statement
and Evaluation Preparation section for each task, as appropriate.
(2) Caution soldiers about safety, environment, and security.
(3) Provide any necessary training on basic skills that soldiers must have before they can be trained
on the task.
(4) Pretest each soldier to determine who needs training in what areas by having the soldier perform
the task. Use DA Form 5164-R and the evaluation guidance in each task summary to make this
determination.
d. Train the soldiers who failed the pretest.
(1) Demonstrate how to do the task or the specific performance steps to those soldiers who could
not perform to SM standards. Have soldiers study the appropriate materials.