Maneuver Tactics Foundation Course (MTFC) Site

Maneuver Tactics Foundation Course (MTFC)

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Purpose: Mentor and develop leaders by focusing on Army doctrine (ADRPs 1-02, 3-0, 3-90, and 5-0) and the foundations for tactical planning and execution. The course learning outcomes span ten subject areas: Unified Land Operations, Operational Graphics, Terrain Model, Offensive Operations, Defensive Operations, Combat Orders, Small Unit Tactics, Movement Techniques, Troop Leading Procedures, and Indirect Fire Planning.

Course Outcomes:

• Apply a basic understanding of current combined arms maneuver doctrine to small-unit tactical operations.
• Apply the eight steps of Troop Leading Procedures.
• Conduct a mission analysis using METT-TC.
• Develop a small-unit level operations course of action using the correct operations planning process.
• Brief a small-unit level operations course of action using the correct operational terms and graphics.
• Understand the role of doctrine in the application of the art and science of tactics.