Critical procedures to ensure training is both realistic and safe.
In the modern theater of large-scale combat operations (LSCO), the lethality of a maneuver unit is defined not just by its equipment, but by the standardized proficiency of its crews. , serves as the foundational doctrine for achieving this standard. By establishing a rigorous, "crawl-walk-run" methodology, this manual ensures that every crew—whether operating an Abrams tank, a Bradley Fighting Vehicle, or a mounted machine gun—adheres to a single, unambiguous standard of direct-fire proficiency. The Methodology of Mastery: Plan, Prepare, Execute, Assess tc+32031+training+and+qualification+crew+pdf
In the United States Army, the lethality of a maneuver unit is defined by the proficiency of its smallest tactical element: the crew. (March 2015) serves as the definitive manual for training and evaluating crews on direct fire platforms across the force. Whether operating a heavy tank, a Bradley Fighting Vehicle, or a mounted machine gun, this Training Circular (TC) provides the "single, unambiguous standard" for gunnery excellence. Purpose and Scope of TC 3-20.31 Critical procedures to ensure training is both realistic
: Applies to all direct fire platforms for combat arms, Stryker NBCRV, and Military Police assigned to weapons platforms in Armor, Infantry, and Stryker brigades. Whether operating a heavy tank, a Bradley Fighting