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Chapter 2 ⎯ Description of the Proposed Action and AlternativesTable 2–2 2/25th SBCT and IBCT Annual Authorization for Training AmmunitionNumber of Rounds AuthorizedTraining Ammunition IBCT SBCT Difference105MM 5,277 3,186 -2,091120MM 3,740 5,988 +2,248155MM 0 3,260 +3,26040MM 90,376 213,152 +122,7605.56MM 5,374,304 9,511,262 +4,136,95850CAL 356,276 1,252,220 +895,94460MM 4,578 3,060 -1,5187.62MM 914,232 1,853,686 +939,45481MM 2,616 2,040 -5769MM 75,452 89,376 +13,924Boosters, Charges, Caps, Detcord 74,184 77,817 +3,633Grenades 41,616 51,309 +9,693Mines 394 465 +71Rocket, missile 128 133 +5Shotgun/rifle 13,980 12,222 -1,758Signal, smoke, flare, sims 14,384 29,148 +14,764Total 6,971,537 13,108,324 +6,136,7872.2.5 Maneuver TrainingManeuver training is a critical component of the SBCT collective training plan that trains units onhow to synchronize the execution of battle tasks and shoot, move, and communicate on the battlefield.Large-scale maneuver training events (battalion and brigade levels) are often the capstone trainingexercises that are used to test and certify units for operational deployments abroad. Maneuvertraining builds on all of the individual skills that Soldiers possess and tests each echelon of commandof the SBCT. Platoons, companies, and battalions of the SBCT as well as the entire SBCT itselfwould conduct maneuvers to ensure unit proficiency at each successive level of command. Small unitmaneuvers at the platoon and company level typically occur at home station. Larger unit maneuversat the battalion and brigade level would typically occur on an installation or at a satellite maneuvertraining area. If available, a final rotation for unit evaluation and certification for deployment wouldoccur at a combat training center such as the NTC at Fort Irwin, California. Table 2–3 depicts thesize of the units of the SBCT and the maneuver training area it requires to conduct training to doctrinalstandard. TC 25–1 Training Land (Army 2004a) is the Army’s definitive source for definingmaneuver training land requirements. These requirements were staffed by the Army Training andDoctrine Command and approved and accepted by HQDA.Table 2–3 SBCT Training Land Requirement According to TC 25–1 Training LandType of Unit Soldiers Vehicles Land RequirementPlatoon 18 – 39 4 – 6 6x4 kmCompany Team 150 – 240 40 – 60 17x6 kmBattalion 800 – 1,200 300 – 450 20x14 kmBrigade Combat Team 4,000 – 5,200 1,000 – 1,400 50x50 kmFebruary 2008 2–7 2/25th SBCT Final EIS