Should a Training Support Plan include T&EOs?

• A. No
• B. Yes
• C. Only for larger units
• D. Only if mandated

Answer: (B)

T&EOs provide the measurable outcomes that training must achieve, including the tasks to perform, the conditions under which they’re performed, and the standard of performance. A Training Support Plan explains how training is resourced, scheduled, and evaluated. When you include T&EOs in the plan, every training activity is tied to concrete outcomes, so trainees work toward demonstrable capabilities and evaluators have clear criteria to judge success. This also keeps the training aligned with higher-level requirements and supports effective after-action reviews and continuous improvement because you can measure whether the intended capabilities were actually demonstrated.

Including T&EOs is appropriate for any unit, not just larger ones or situations that are explicitly mandated. The goal is purposeful, measurable training that can be assessed and improved, rather than relying on vague expectations. Without T&EOs, the plan risks ambiguous outcomes and inconsistent evaluation.