What are the first two steps in the Army's eight-step training model?

• A. Analyze task and Plan the training
• B. Prepare the resources and Issue the plan
• C. Rehearse and Execute
• D. Evaluate and Retrain

Answer: (A)

The first two steps focus on understanding and planning. Analyzing the task means identifying exactly what performance is required: the standard of excellence, the conditions under which the task will be performed, and the knowledge and skills you must have. This clarity shows you precisely what success looks like before any training begins.

Planning the training follows by turning that task understanding into a concrete training approach. Here you decide what objectives the trainees must reach, what methods and resources you’ll use, the sequence and duration of training, and how you’ll measure mastery. This step lays out the roadmap so the actual instruction directly builds toward meeting the task’s standards.

Why this order works best is simple: you can’t design an effective training plan without knowing what needs to be accomplished, and you can’t train effectively without a plan that ties the task requirements to specific learning activities and assessments. The remaining steps, like practicing, executing, evaluating, and retraining, come after you have a clear task and a solid plan in place.