A field training exercise, generally shortened to the acronym "FTX" or simply referred to as going to "the field", is a coordinated training exercise conducted by military units for training purposes.

Jul 25, 2024 · The FTX is a task-based, simulated, tactical operation in a live training environment. Echelons that are fully exercised at the FTX include platoon, company, battalion, …

Sep 15, 2017 · FTX stands for field training exercise, and it is broken down into three separate phases: FTX 1, FTX 2 and FTX 3, according to Sgt. 1st Class Jeremy Sneed, Company A, 1st …

The FTX is an exercise held over the course of a weekend during which cadets use skills previously learned during leadership labs such as Land Navigation and Troop Leading …

The major Advanced Camp event is the field training exercise (FTX). During the FTX, Cadets must plan offensive, defensive, and stability operations, leading fellow Cadets in the execution …

Oct 29, 2024 · The QM-FTX is a Capstone training event that incorporates Warrior Tasks & Battle Drills and 10 hours of department directed Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) Training for …

Jun 21, 2024 · Field Training Exercises (FTXs) serve as a cornerstone of military preparedness, providing personnel with practical experience in realistic environments. Such exercises …

Jun 13, 2024 · Knowing how to communicate and assist battle buddies is crucial for the Cadets to learn before beginning a Field Training Exercise.

The CFX is an FTX with reduced combat unit and vehicle density, but with full command and control, CS, and CSS elements.

An Field Training Exercise (FTX) is high-cost, high-overhead exercise where the entire battalion and its supporting combat support and combat service support units deploys to field...