WestPointAOG.org | 800.BE A.GRAD 43 The objectives of CLDT: • Demonstrate the ability tomake tactical decisions under pressure with limited information and limited time. • Demonstrate the ability to provide sufficient purpose, direction, andmotivation to subordinates and operate to accomplish the mission and improve the organization. • Demonstrate an understanding of how to apply the Troop Leading Procedures to planning a tactical operation. • Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental principles that underlie Army doctrine and small unit tactics and how to apply them in a field training environment. • Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate a tactical course of action both verbally and visually. • Demonstrate the ability to perform individual Warrior Tasks without supervision. In addition to successful completion of CLDT, Second Class cadets are enrolled in Platoon Operations during the fall or spring semester. This class expands upon the existing knowledge of basic infantry tactics and knowledge of TLPs acquired from CBT, CFT and previous military science classes. The focus is building strong, confident tactical decision-makers who understand Army doctrine and are able to apply creative thinking and common sense in solving tactical problems. This training enhances each cadet’s tactical planning and decision-making skills by testing their decisiveness in time-constrained scenarios with limited information in order to prepare future officers for the challenges of leading soldiers in complex environments.
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