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>                   (2)  At a minimum, conduct sensing sessions at the battalion and company level. >           >                   (3)  Sensing sessions with DSs will be held at the end of each cycle by the commander. >           >            e.  As an additional feedback mechanism, commanders may establish a "Dear Colonel letter" and a "Dear Chaplain letter" program to solicit feedback from IET Soldiers on their IET experience that will preserve participant anonymity. >           >         3-11.  Warrior tasks and battle drills >           >         Proficiency at WTBD is a primary focus at BCT and OSUT.  A list of the current WTBD is found at https://atn.army.mil/index.aspx Click the link "How to Access Army Warrior Tasks," and follow the instructions.  This training is critical because it allows our Soldiers to shoot, move, communicate, survive, and adapt while operating in the contemporary operating environment.  Furthermore, it develops proficiency of drills necessary to succeed while in contact with the enemy.  BCT and OSUT units will ensure Soldiers are proficient at these skills through instruction, repetition, and application in realistic scenarios.  Additionally, AIT Cadre/PSGs will reinforce the WTBDs identified in paragraph 2-2c.  WTBDs will be evaluated biennially and updated to reflect current contemporary operating environment at https://atn.army.mil/index.aspx.   >           >         3-12.  Weapons immersion training (security of arms during IET) (safe handling and >                    maintenance of individual weapon) >           >            a.  Weapons immersion training is conducted IAW AR 190-11, paragraph 4-22 to reduce negligent discharges.  All Soldiers will carry their individual weapons at all times or it will be properly safeguarded and secured as designated IAW AR 190-11, paragraph 4-22b(4)(a). >           >            b.  Training will focus on safe weapons' handling, orientation, proper loading and clearing procedures, and maintaining situational awareness at all times. >           >            c.  Weapons immersion training will take place as early as possible during the BCT/OSUT training cycle. >           >            d.  Weapons immersion (safe handling and maintenance of individual weapons) in AIT will be reinitiated NLT one week prior to the FTX. >           >            e.  IET brigade commanders will establish and enforce procedures for securing weapons and ammunition based on local assessment of the threat and installation policies. >           >            f.  Commanders will establish policies noting locations where weapons immersion training is not acceptable (for example, PX, bank, medical facility, etc.).  Commanders will ensure that Soldiers abide by the policy. >