Attacking the FiST Problem.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Wilkins, Jon
- Source
- Marine Corps Gazette; Mar2014, Vol. 98 Issue 3, p78-80, 3p
- Subject
- INFANTRY
RECONNAISSANCE operations
MILITARY education
TRAINING
MILITARY science
- Language
- ISSN
- 00253170
The article discusses the problem with infantry and light armored reconnaissance (LAR) and fire support teams (FiSTs )where too many arrive at Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) unprepared. The Tactical Training Exercise Control Group (TTECG) has characterized the issue as a shortfall in training and created a FiST training program. It recommends establishing a formal 1-week FiST course using the TTECG FiSt training package and for a 2-or 3-man MTT to request infantry and LAR battalions.