To achieve qualification, a crew must successfully pass a minimum number of engagements (typically 7 out of 10) and maintain specific point thresholds:
: Enforces a single evaluative metric across the entire force to ensure equitable lethality metrics. tc+32031+training+and+qualification+crew+pdf
In the modern theater of large-scale combat operations (LSCO), the lethality of a maneuver unit is defined not just by its equipment, but by the standardized proficiency of its crews. , serves as the foundational doctrine for achieving this standard. By establishing a rigorous, "crawl-walk-run" methodology, this manual ensures that every crew—whether operating an Abrams tank, a Bradley Fighting Vehicle, or a mounted machine gun—adheres to a single, unambiguous standard of direct-fire proficiency. The Methodology of Mastery: Plan, Prepare, Execute, Assess To achieve qualification, a crew must successfully pass