Dated Oct 2003, with Change 1 dated 2009

In COLOR

(Because of its size, 1326 pages, this book is divided into 2 parts, Part 1 and Part 2)

This soldier’s training publication (STP) is for skill levels (SLs) 3 and 4 soldiers holding military occupational specialty (MOS) 18D in career management field (CMF) 18 and their trainer and first-line supervisor. It contains standardized training objectives (in the form of task summaries) that can be used to train and evaluate soldiers on critical tasks that support unit missions during wartime and military operations.

Noncommissioned officers (NCOs) holding MOS 18D, SLs 3 and 4, should have access to this STP. Trainers and first-line supervisors must ensure it is available in the soldiers’ work areas, unit learning centers, unit libraries, and the National Guard.  Commanders will ensure this STP is readily available to all soldiers.

This book is a "mini" (7 1/4 inches high by 5 1/2 inches wide) size - A popular size to carry anywhere (briefcase, large pocket, purse) but the print is large enough for easy reading.

The covers are laminated for weather protection with black and white inside printing.

The binding is coil binding, allowing easy flipping of pages and 180 page rotation, can lay flat on table opened wide.