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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. >           >         3.13.  Combat Lifesaver Certification. >           >             a.  This paragraph outlines the process for certifying Soldiers who have completed the requirements for CLS certification in IET, under provisions of AR 350-1, para G–12a(4) and G–12b.  The CLS course content trained in IET is equivalent to the correspondence course.  It is not necessary to enroll Soldiers in the CLS correspondence course in order to certify them. >           >             b.  The requirements for training the CLS course in IET are outlined in the training support packages (TSP) for First Aid 1 thru 5 and 8.  The TSPs are accessible at https://www.us.army.mil/suite/folder/22897200.  The requirements include Health Care Specialist (MOS 68W), medical NCO, as the primary instructor for these lessons, with CLS-certified instructor cadre/Drill Sergeant (one per 15 Soldiers) as assistant instructors. >           >             c.  Initial military training students will be certified as CLSs if they have passed the practical exercises and the written examination for CLS, using the following procedure: >           >                 (1)  Battalion Commander (or O-5 or above) signs a Certificate of Training, DA Form 87, for Combat Lifesaver Course. >           >                  (2)  Training/administrative personnel enter completion of the CLS course into ATRRS, using their own school code. >           >         3-14.  BCT/OSUT/AIT field training exercise >           >            a.  Each BCT, AIT and OSUT course will conduct a scenario driven, tactical FTX.  The duration of this FTX should be determined by the objectives set forth by the MOS proponent. >           >            b.  The FTX. >           >                   (1)  Reinforces/sustains acquired MOS skills, WTBD, and Soldier survival skills in a realistic, tactical environment. >