TRAIN AS YOU FIGHT

”Train as you fight” is the motto of the Land Forces troops.

Romania as a NATO and EU member must have well trained deployable structures. In this respect,
the training of the deployable designated forces is initiated and conducted to a well-established calendar.
Pre-deployment training is a key factor for mission success.
The training schedule must be developed in accordance with each structure functions and the METL
(mission essential task list), the commander having to evaluate the subordinates’ training level.
At the end of the mission training or pre-deployment training, the assigned unit has to meet the
requirements comprised in the MELT.
The entire personnel are provided through the training process the basic knowledge required to
understand the principle and nature of future actions that will be executed in the theaters of operations.
The personnel preparing for a mission must acquire and develop the necessary skills to demonstrate a
correct behavior, as a representative of an impartial and trustworthy force. All personnel have to understand
the mission mandate, concept of operation and the rules of engagement. Also, they have to become familiar
with the procedures during states of alert, and also with the specific elements of the weapons, mines,
vehicles, and equipment used in the area of operations.
The pre-deployment training lasts between 12 and 20 weeks, depending on the level of the unit that is
to be deployed.

Training through simulation

One of the main parts of the pre-deployment training is the simulation training. Simulation is a
reproduction of an item or event. Simulation can be achieved in all areas, through computer games, role-
players, or by building numerous patterns, these being only a few examples.
As the Romanian Armed Force is reorganizing and consolidating the experience gained in missions
abroad, Romanian Land Forces have to focus on maintaining and increasing the quality and training of its
forces. A very effective way to achieve these results is training through simulation, not only for the missions
conducted in theaters of operations but also for the Full Spectrum of Operations (FSO). The up-to-date
equipment and the constantly developed training capabilities support the individual and collective defence in
the Land Forces Simulation Training Center. But, the cooperation with foreign partners, the experience
gained in the theaters of operations, the necessary financial support and procurement of required software
and equipment are compulsory for the development of the current and future training capabilities.
Land Forces Simulation Training Center “Getica” from Cincu provides the proper conditions so that
the units can “train as they will fight” in a live simulated environment simulating the battle conditions.
Simulation replicates situations that are made available to the troops in order to practice and develop the
necessary skills, before operating in a real environment where “do it or die” mentality can often make the
soldiers unconfident and nervous.
CIL-FT CINCU can provide the commanders with the ability to manage the training of their units
and conduct live-simulated training. Commanders can train the troops by following different scenarios, under
various conditions, using a flexible, progressive training methodology and with lower costs involved.
Simulation and simulation-based technology do not only make training accessible but also save both
time and resources by allowing multiple repetitions or training cycles that cannot be conducted in other
circumstances due to the limited allocated resources.
Romanian Armed Forces must focus more and more on realistic training in order to maintain and
enhance the knowledge and the skills gained.
Military Exercises
Briefing
Military exercises come in a variety of shapes and sizes to fit a variety of purposes. They may be single, involving only
a single service, such as navy. They may be joint, involving multiple services of a country, such as the army, navy, and
air force. Or they may be combined, involving multiple countries, such as exercises conducted by NATO and
Partnership for Peace (PfP) countries. Exercises may last for only a couple of days, or several weeks.
Military exercises have a number of important purposes. First of all, they serve to train the troops and commanders
involved, and to test their equipment and vehicles in a wide variety of battle-like conditions. It is important that the
training be as realistic as possible, including using live ammunition and exposing troops to controlled live fire when
appropriate. Working in such a high-stress environment forces greater concentration from the troops involved, and
helps build confidence among the troops and commanders. Experience shows that training under such conditions tends
to produce fewer casualties in a real battle situation.
Military exercises also give commanders an opportunity to test and evaluate battle plans and strategies. Battle plans,
equipment, and troop performance can then be assessed in terms of effectiveness. Another important aspect of military
exercises is their ability to provide a military presence in a region. The physical presence of military forces involved in
training exercises tangibly demonstrates both the ability and willingness to mobilize troops and equipment. This can
demonstrate to allies that the nations involved are serious about their commitments, and it can demonstrate to potential
opponents that the nations involved have a serious interest in the region.
However, not all military exercises involve combat training. Some projects may combine humanitarian assistance with
military exercises, to ensure the readiness of units to respond to crises. Other may focus on technological and
communications preparedness. One of the best known of these, “Combined Endeavor’, brings together nearly forty
NATO and PfP countries every year to test command, communications and computer systems for the ability to carry
out joint operations ranging from peacekeeping to disaster relief.

Task Match the words with the definitions.

combined arms exercise joint exercise combined exercise

1. An exercise where the armed forces of more than one country participate.
2. An exercise where more than one service participates.
3. An exercise where different branches of the army participate.
Task Provide a synonym for the following words the words.
to evaluate to ensure readiness
to show partners injured people
to enhance to gain procurement