Which practice supports continuous improvement in platoon training?

• A. Maintain the same plan without feedback
• B. Regularly review METL, collect feedback, update plans, implement improvements, and maintain an ongoing training calendar
• C. Only train on METL tasks
• D. Focus solely on individual performance metrics

Answer: (B)

Continuous improvement in platoon training comes from a feedback-driven, iterative cycle that ties training to the METL. Regularly reviewing theMETL, collecting feedback from training results and after-action reviews, updating training plans based on what’s learned, implementing those improvements, and maintaining an ongoing training calendar keeps the unit learning and adapting. This approach ensures gaps are identified and closed, plans stay aligned with mission requirements, and training remains consistent over time rather than becoming stale.

This is the best approach because it embeds learning into action: it evaluates how well tasks are being performed, uses that information to refine plans, puts those refinements into practice, and schedules ongoing work so progress continues.

Other options miss important parts of that cycle. Maintaining the same plan without feedback prevents adaptation to actual performance or changing needs. Training only on METL tasks narrows focus and can ignore other critical capabilities and integration. Focusing solely on individual performance metrics overlooks team readiness and the collective improvements that come from feedback and updated plans.