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Army Warrior Task Training: Top 10 Tasks Every Soldier Should Know

In today’s post I’m going to educate you about the Army Warrior Task Training. I will provide a brief overview, explain how they work, share some suggested resources, and cover what I believe are the top 10 Warrior Tasks every Soldier should know.

What is an Army Warrior Task?

Whether you are a cook, communications specialist, intelligence analyst, or infantryman, you are a SOLDIER first. In addition to being able to do your MOS related duties, you must be able to shoot, move, communicate, and survive on the battlefield. That means Soldiers must have basic fundamental knowledge on tactics, fighting, and winning on the battlefield.

Even Soldiers serving in combat support or combat service support roles may end up fighting in a conflict. Anyone can get attacked by the enemy and they must know how to kill the enemy and survive. To do so, there are a handful of critical tasks EVERY Soldier must know how to do proficiently.

These are known as the Army Warrior Tasks. The tasks include basic things such as firing your weapon, reacting to contact, land navigation, first aid, and communicating on a radio. As of 2011, there are 39 different Warrior Tasks.

The Army identified warrior tasks and battle drills (WTBD) that enhance a Soldier’s readiness to fight on the battlefield. Warrior tasks are a collection of individual Soldier skills known to be critical to Soldier survival. Examples include weapons training, tactical communications, urban operations, and first aid. Battle drills are group skills designed to teach a unit to react and survive in common combat situations. Examples included react to ambush, react to chemical attack, and evacuate injured personnel from a vehicle. WTBD increas es the relevance of training to  current combat requirements and enhanc e the rigor in training. The driving  force behind the change comes from lessons learned. Standards remain constant but commanders must be aware that the enemy adapts at once and Soldier training will change sooner because of current operational environments. ~ IDOC.pub

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The Top 10 Army Warrior Tasks

I should start out by telling you that all Army Warrior Tasks are important. To say one is more important that the others is pretty hard to do. Soldiers must know how to do ALL of these tasks to be competent in combat. That being said, I’m going to take my best shot at picking the top 10 tasks on the list. You may agree or disagree with the ones that I choose. That’s fine with me.

# 1: Engage Targets with M16/M4 (071-COM-0030)

Without a doubt, I will put this as the most important WTT because Soldiers must know how to shoot their assigned M4/M16 weapon , especially in combat. As far as I’m concerned, Soldiers who can’t qualify with their assigned weapon shouldn’t even be allowed to be in the Army. You must be able to engage a target accurately from numerous distances.

# 2: Conduct Operations According to the Law of War ( 181-105-1001)

I’m a big fan of the laws of war. I know our enemies have done some shady and illegal things in Afghanistan and Iraq. I’d be foolish to think that the U.S. is completely innocent either. The bottom line is that Soldiers must do the right thing and act humanely, even in combat. Soldiers must know what behavior and actions are acceptable, and what isn’t acceptable.

# 3: Move Under Direct Fire (071-COM-0502)

Soldiers need to know what to do when the bullets start flying. Whether it is direct or indirect fire, Soldiers must know how to keep themselves safe, defend their area of operations, and kill the enemy. The last thing you want to happen is have one of your Soldiers or leaders “freeze” when the bullets start flying. You must know how to get your team (and yourself) to safety.

# 4: Evaluate a Casualty (081-COM-1001)

When/if your buddy gets shot or hurt on the battlefield, you must know how to properly evaluate them to determine if they are okay or need help from the medics. You must be able to identify serious injuries from minor injuries.

# 5: Perform Voice Communications (113-571-1022)

Everyone needs to know how to communicate on a radio. If a leader, or the radio operator, gets shot someone else must pick up the slack. You need to know how to call higher headquarters and how to contact your subordinates. More importantly, you need to know how to turn a radio on and off, change the battery, the military alphabet, proper call signs, how to set it to the right frequency, and make it operational.

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# 6: 081-COM-0101 (Request Medical Evacuation)

Every Solider needs to know how to call in a MEDEVAC. Anything can happen in combat. Entire units can get attacked or wiped out. If you are the lone survivor, or even if your buddy gets hurt, you must know how to get them medical help.

# 7: Navigate While Dismounted  (071-COM-1006)

Every Soldier needs to know how to navigate when dismounted. You may not start out as a foot Soldier, but anything can happen. You need to know how to read a map, how to identify terrain and how to get from point A to point B on foot.

# 8:  Navigate While Mounted (071-COM-1030)

Same as above. All Soldiers need to know how to read a map and get their vehicle, troops and equipment from one point to another.

# 9: React to Possible (IED) Improvised Explosive Device (052-192-1270)

Ever since the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, IEDs have become a way of life. Every Soldier must know what to do when they are under an IED attack. They must know how to maneuver their vehicle and get their personnel and equipment to safety.

# 10: Develop Professionally (150-SRT-0001)

I’m a big fan of personal and professional development . I believe every Soldier should improve daily. I believe all Soldiers should be a student of their profession. They should attend schools, learn everything they can about being a good Soldier and leader, find mentors , read lots of books, etc.

The intent is for those Non-Commissioned Officers to take what they learned here and the methods in which they learned them back to their units. There, they will disperse that knowledge to their Soldiers so that they are better prepared for these types of situations, which ultimately could occur in combat. ~ U.S. Army Reserve

Final Thoughts

The bottom line is that every Soldier, regardless of their MOS, must have a certain combat skill-set so they can survive on the battlefield.  The Army has created a list of 39 Warrior Tasks that every Soldier must be able to do in battle. As a small unit leader , your responsibility is to ensure your Soldiers are proficient in all of these tasks, so they can deploy, get the job done, and return home safely.

What are your thoughts? What do you think are the most important Army Warrior Tasks? Why? Which task did I leave off this list that I should have included? Leave a comment below to let me know what you think. I look forward to hearing from you.

Suggested Reading

  • Small Unit Leadership by Dan Malone
  • Soldier’s Manual of Common Tasks
  • Common Sense Leadership for NCOs

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3 thoughts on “Army Warrior Task Training: Top 10 Tasks Every Soldier Should Know”

Hello Major Holmes,

I am a 47 year old NEW student of the military. I joined the Michigan Defense force earlier this year. I am hopeful that my COC and my State government get their stuff together to get all the new enlistees trained at a more efficient rate than I have seen thus far. I do not blame my direct COC, but our government in Michigan is not only slow (as the government tends to be), but they are really behind the ball with getting us rolling again and they currently do not support us with even a modest budget. So, with that bit of background information I just presented to you I wanted to say that I am taking it upon myself to train myself further. I feel it is my duty to protect and serve, and I want to know so much more and be ready when called upon to do so. Sooner rather than later.

With that said, I am so glad that I found your post. This is helpful for me. I started studying the SMCT and I am glad to know a Major’s opinion of what tasks I should focus on first and strongest.

Do you (or anyone reading this) have any suggestions about how I can train with my other new brothers? I intend to try to find someone willing to volunteer their time to train us on occasion, in person to sharpen and hone our abilities. I am trying to organize this. I am in the Metropolitan Detroit area. I have a good career and am willing to donate my time and money to this cause.

I am in firm agreement that all 39 tasks need to be known and mastered by every soldier. I also agree with your #1 choice, and I must say that I also stand with you that if a soldier cannot properly use their firearm, they have no part in the Army. No matter the MOS, a soldier’s first call is being a soldier. Using the M16/M4 is the main part of that.

My 2nd choice is further down in your list, but it is moving under direct fire. I also believe that every soldier needs to be trained, retrained and trained more on this warrior task.

Lastly, I cannot say that following the rules of warfare should even be a task. They should be a law and mandatory. Anyone caught not doing so should be severely punished.

Great post sir!

I agree. We are all Soldiers first and must know the basic Soldiering skills.

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Evaluate a Casualty Task #081-831-1000

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Evaluate a Casualty Task #081-831-1000. Presented By: Primary: CW2 Mandell Assistant: Det. 1, 302 nd QM Company U.S. Army Reserve. Task, Conditions, Standards. Task: You have a casualty who has signs and/or symptoms of an injury.

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Evaluate a CasualtyTask #081-831-1000 Presented By: Primary: CW2 Mandell Assistant: Det. 1, 302nd QM Company U.S. Army Reserve

Task, Conditions, Standards • Task: You have a casualty who has signs and/or symptoms of an injury. • Conditions: Given FM 21-11, A block of instructions and a group of highly motivated soldiers. • Standard: The casualty is correctly evaluated following the correct sequence. All injuries and/or conditions are identified. The casualty is immobilized if a neck or back injury is suspected.

WARNING: If There Are Signs Of Chemical Or Biological Agent Poisoning, Immediately Mask The Casualty. If It Is Not Nerve Agent Poisoning, Decontaminate Exposed Skin And Gross Contamination (Large Wet Or Oily Spots) Of The Clothing Or Over garments. If Nerve Agent Poisoning, Administer The Antidote Before Decontamination. (See Task Perform First Aid For Nerve Agent Injury, Task Number 081-831-1044.) WARNING: If A Broken Neck Or Back Is Suspected, Do Not Move The Casualty Unless To Save His Or Her Life. Performance Steps: REMEMBER!!!!! NOTE: When evaluating and/or treating a casualty, seek medical aid as soon as possible. Do not stop treatment, but, if the situation allows, send another person to find medical aid.

1. Check for responsiveness. • A. Ask in a loud, but calm voice, “Are you okay?” • B. Gently shake or tap the casualty on the shoulder. • C. Watch for a response. If the casualty does not respond, go to step 2. • If the casualty is conscious, ask where he or she feels different than usual or where it hurts. Go to step 3. If the casualty is conscious but is choking and cannot talk, stop the evaluation and begin treatment. • (See task Perform First Aid to Clear an Object Stuck in the Throat of a Conscious Casualty, task number 081-831-1003.)

2. Check for breathing. • A. Look for rise and fall of the casualty's chest. • B. Listen for breathing by placing your ear about 1 inch above the casualty's mouth and nose. • Feel for breathing by placing your hand or cheek about 1 inch above the casualty's mouth and nose. If the casualty is not breathing, stop the evaluation and begin treatment. • (See task Perform mouth-to-mouth Resuscitation, task number 081-831-1042.) • NOTE: Checking for pulse is accomplished during performance of mouth-to-mouth resuscitation as necessary.

3. Check for bleeding. • A. Look for spurts of blood or blood-soaked clothes. • B. Look for entry and exit wounds. • C. If bleeding is present, stop the evaluation and begin treatment as appropriate. (1) Arm or leg wound. (See task Perform First Aid for Bleeding of Extremity, task number 081-831-1032.) (2) Partial or complete amputation. (See task Perform First Aid for Bleeding of Extremity, task number 081-831-1032.) (3) Open head wound. (See task Perform First Aid for an Open Head wound, task number 081-831-1033.) (4) Open abdominal wound. (See task Perform First Aid for an Open Abdominal wound, task number 081-831-1025.) (5) Open chest wound. (See task Perform First Aid for an Open Chest wound, task number 081-831-1026.)

4. Check for shock. • Look for any of the following signs and/or symptoms: • (1) Sweaty but cool skin (clammy skin). • (2) Paleness of skin. • (3) Restlessness or nervousness. • (4) Thirst. • (5) Loss of blood (bleeding). • (6) Confusion. • (7) Faster than normal breathing rate. • (8) Blotchy or bluish skin, especially around the mouth. • (9) Nausea and/or vomiting. • B. If signs or symptoms of shock are present, stop the evaluation and begin treatment. • (See task, Perform First Aid to Prevent or Control Shock, task number 081-831-1005.)

5. Check for fractures.WARNING:Unless There Is Immediate Life-Threatening Danger, Do Not Move A Casualty Who Has A Suspected Back Or Neck Injury. • Look for the following signs and symptoms of a back or neck injury: • Pain or tenderness of the neck or back area. • (2) Cuts or bruises in the neck and back area. • (3) Inability of the casualty to move (paralysis or numbness). • (a) Ask about the ability to move (paralysis). • (b) Touch the casualty's arms and legs; ask whether he or she can feel your hand (numbness). • (4) Unusual body or limb position.

B.Immobilize any casualty suspected of having a neck or back injury by doing the following: (1) Tell the casualty not to move. (2) If a back injury is suspected, place padding under the natural arch of the casualty's back. (3) If a neck injury is suspected, place a roll of cloth under the casualty's neck and put boots (filled with dirt, sand, etc.) or rocks on both sides of the head. C. Check the casualty's arms and legs for open or closed fractures. (1) Check for open fractures. (a) Look for bleeding. (b) Look for bone sticking through the skin. (2) Check for closed fractures. (a) Look for swelling. (b) Look for discoloration. (c) Look for deformity. (d) Look for unusual body position. D. If a fracture to an arm or leg is suspected, stop the evaluation and begin treatment. WARNING: Leg Fractures Must Be Splinted Before Elevating The Legs As A Treatment For Shock. (See task Perform First Aid for Suspected Fracture, task number 081-831-1034.)

Types of Fractures CLOSED FRACTURE OPEN FRACTURE

Examples Back Injury Neck Injury Fracture HEAVY OBJECTS Fracture ROLL OF CLOTH Padding

6. Check for burns. • Look carefully for reddened, blistered, or charred skin. Also check for singed clothes. • B. If burns are found, stop the evaluation and begin treatment. • (See task Perform First Aid for Burns, task number 081-831-1007.)

7. Check for head injury. • Look for the following signs and symptoms: • (1) Unequal pupils. • (2) Fluid from the ear(s), nose, mouth, or injury site. • (3) Slurred speech. • (4) Confusion. • (5) Sleepiness. • (6) Loss of memory or consciousness. • (7) Staggering in walking. • (8) Headache. • (9) Dizziness. • (10) Vomiting. • (11) Paralysis. • (12) Convulsions or twitches.

7. Check for head injury (cont.). B.If a head injury is suspected, continue to watch for signs: 1. Which would require performance of mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, (see task Perform mouth-to-mouth Resuscitation, task number 081-831-1042), 2. Treatment for shock (see task Perform First Aid To Prevent or Control Shock, task number 081-831-1005), 3. Control of bleeding (see task Perform First Aid for an Open Head Wound, task number 081-831-1033.)

8. Seek medical aid. • Seek medical assistance as soon as possible, but you must not interrupt treatment. If possible send another person to find medical aid.

Performance Evaluation Guide Evaluation Preparation: Prepare a "casualty" for the soldier to evaluate by simulating one or more wounds or conditions. Simulate the wounds using a war wounds moulage set casualty simulation kit, or other available materials. You can coach a "conscious casualty" to show signs of such conditions as shock or head injury and to respond to the soldier's questions about location of pain or other symptoms of injury. However, you will have to cue the soldier during evaluation of an "unconscious casualty" as to whether the casualty is breathing and describe the signs or conditions, such as shock, as the soldier is making the checks. Brief Soldier: Tell the soldier to do, in order, all necessary steps to evaluate the casualty and identify all wounds and/or conditions. Tell the soldier to tell you what first aid action (give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, bandage the wound, etc.) he or she would take but that no first aid is to be performed unless a neck or back injury is found. GoNo-Go 1. Checked for responsiveness. 2. Checked for breathing, if necessary. 3. Checked for bleeding. 4. Checked for shock. 5. Checked for fractures and immobilize neck or back injuries if found. 6. Checked for burns. 7. Checked for a head injury. 8. Sought medical aid. 9. Performed all necessary steps in sequence.

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