Which sequence lists the eight steps of the Army's training model, and what does 'preparation' involve?

• A. Analyze task; Plan the training; Prepare the resources and environment; Issue the plan; Rehearse; Execute; Evaluate; Retrain. Preparation involves arranging facilities, equipment, and personnel.
• B. Analyze task; Plan the training; Prepare the resources and environment; Rehearse; Issue the plan; Execute; Evaluate; Retrain. Preparation involves arranging facilities, equipment, and personnel.
• C. Analyze task; Prepare the resources and environment; Plan the training; Issue the plan; Rehearse; Execute; Evaluate; Retrain. Preparation involves arranging facilities, equipment, and personnel.
• D. Plan the training; Analyze task; Prepare the resources and environment; Issue the plan; Rehearse; Execute; Evaluate; Retrain. Preparation involves arranging facilities, equipment, and personnel.

Answer: (A)

The training model is about moving from understanding what needs to be trained to making sure the team can actually do it with the right resources. Preparation is the step where you lock in the things you’ll need to run the training: the facilities or space, the equipment and supplies, and the personnel who will support the session (instructors, safety folks, role players, observers, etc.). This comes after you’ve analyzed the task and planned how you’ll train, because the plan informs exactly what resources and environment are required. By arranging facilities, equipment, and people before issuing the plan, you ensure the training is feasible and safe, and you can issue a plan that aligns with what’s actually available. If the resources aren’t in place ahead of time, execution can be delayed or unsafe and the training won’t meet its objectives.