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List of 2015 Warrior Tasks and Battle Drills

November 24, 2013 |

Over at PPTClasses they have a handy listing of the 2012 Warrior Tasks and Battle Drills, with links to powerpoint classes and/or task checklists, this is the Skill Level 1 listing by task number. This is the list in effect for 2015, it was last published in 2012 and has not been updated since. You can verify the list at the Central Army Registry in their listing of AWT SL1: Army Warrior Training (AWT) 2012 Skill Level 1 to verify the listing is current and up-to-date if you want to check their work. This is a great way to pick out a task for STT or AWT in advance, then find a corresponding powerpoint class to go along with it. Note some are protected and are best mot made available in the public even though they are a protected site, a few of those tasks we probably dont need easy access to….    read more 

48 Good ideas for Sergeant’s Time Training

November 15, 2013 |

Perfect classes for Sergeants Time Training   Warrior Battle Drills 2012 Multimedia Training is not current available for unlinked titles Task Number Title Training Location Sustainment Training Frequency Subject Area 16: (Battle Drills) React to Contact: 071-410-0002 React to Direct Fire While Mounted (Repeat) BCT/OSUT SA 071-COM-0513 Select Temporary Fighting Positions (Repeat) BCT/OSUT SA 071-100-0030 Engage Targets with an M16-Series Rifle/ M4 Series Carbine (Repeat) BCT/OSUT SA 071-326-0608 Use Visual Signaling Techniques (Repeat) BCT/OSUT AN 071-COM-0502 Move under Direct Fire (Repeat) BCT/OSUT SA 071-COM-0510 React to Indirect Fire While Dismounted (If Applicable) (Repeat) BCT/OSUT SA 071-326-3002 React to Indirect Fire While Mounted (If Applicable) (Repeat) BCT/OSUT SA 113-571-1022 Perform Voice Communications (Repeat) BCT/OSUT AN 071-COM-0501 Move as a member of a  Team (Repeat) BCT/OSUT SA 071-COM-4407 Employ Hand Grenades (Repeat) BCT/OSUT AN Subject Area 17: (Battle Drills) Establish Security: 071-COM-0513 Select Temporary Fighting Positions (Repeat) BCT/OSUT SA 113-571-1022 Perform Voice…    read more 

New site for free Army Classes, MilitaryPPT

November 10, 2013 |

For all the hooahs we added a new site where you can easily get some common military powerpoint classes, we call it MilitaryPPT.com. This new PowerpintRanger site will allow soldiers to surf to the site and grab a few common classes without any logins, passwords or any special features, just click on the file and download one of the .PPT classes. We have three major categories. They are: Training-Sergeants Time Training is the period dedicated each week to NCOs to train their Soldiers on individual tasks at small unit level. This time affords the opportunity for leadership to plan and execute training for junior soldiers. Operations-Responsible for providing tactical and technical guidance and professional support to subordinate units. Makes recommendations to superiors in the accomplishment of their duties in support of mission accomplishment. Counseling-Subordinate leader development relates directly to two leadership competencies: soldier team development, and teaching and counseling. The…    read more 

Powerpoint is Evil

August 31, 2013 |

Well, according to Wired it is. Poor Powerpoint is the office tool people love to hate. Actaull, in a survey from the Centre for Learning & Performance Technologies Powerpoint was rated as #8 in the top 100 tools for learning. In the comments those who voted for Powerpoint stated: “most used, most abused, most versatile (even though most don’t know how to use it well). Besides Keynote, Powerpoint is the tool”  Corinne Burkhert “in it purest multimedia form of image, smooth transitions, words to nudge a thought or fire a synapse. Haven’t the bullet-point-readers have given it a bad image? It’s a super fast way to compose a picture for other places – make slide and save as jpeg” Mags Amond “Slide shows for presentations are still very popular learning resources both among teachers and students. Power Point is very comprehensive although it is easy to use. I do not…    read more 

THE BALLAD OF THE POWER POINT RANGER

August 26, 2013 |

(sung to the tune of “The Green Beret”) Requests are made from day to day; Briefings held and changes made. Graphic slides, a must they say, Power Point is the only way. Computers crash and printers stall, Overloading protocol. Network’s down and soldiers cry Briefing’s late, so heads will fly. Pin Power Point slides upon my chest, Full color slides, they look the best 100 slides were made that day but only 10 made the final display. Smiles upon the General’s face Slides were done, looked really great Was up all night really working late, Just to hear the General say …. My soldier son, your slides were great, Briefing’s done, staff’s up to date, One problem son, you took too long, So put in one more change, then go on home. So tell my Mom I done my best, Pin Power Point slides upon my chest 100 slides were…    read more 

The Power Point Ranger’s Creed

This is my PowerPoint. There are many like it but mine is 97. My PowerPoint is my best friend. It is my life. I must master it as I  master my life.      My PowerPoint without me is useless. Without my PowerPoint, I am  useless.      I must format my slides true. I must brief them better than the other staff sections who are trying to out brief me.      I must brief the impact on the CINC before he asks me.  I will. My PowerPoint and myself know that what counts in this war is not the information. We know that it is the number of slides, the colors of the highlights, and the format of the  bullets that counts.      My PowerPoint is human, even as I, because it is my life.  Thus I will learn it as a brother.  I will learn its weaknesses, its strengths, its…    read more 

About PPTClasses.com

August 23, 2013 |

Pre-Made Powerpoint Classes for Military PPTClasses.com is the archive of user-donated classes to download. Great for Sergeants Time, Warrior Task training, NCOPD or OPD.  Check our 1-click Topics for our most popular subjects. To join you must register and pay $9.99 for 1-year access, or upload a fresh, new classes and you will be given 1-week free access. PowerpointRanger is the TBS Vet archive of pre-made Classes. TBS has long been a provider of web-based products and services to the military, and continues this tradition today. Created by SPC Jason Blanchard, USA in 1998, this site has been providing free and subscription pre-made PowerPoint classes to military members for over 15-years. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by the DoD. Each class donated to this site is reviewed for accuracy, relevance and operational security. We do not knowingly allow sensitive, FOUO, or classified classes that put service members at risk.