Patriot TOP

GUN
Individual Student Assessment Plan (ISAP)

Fires Center of
Excellence
Fort Sill, OK 73503
Contents
Overview ............................................................................................................... 3
Course Outcome ................................................................................................... 3
Course Length and Structure ................................................................................ 3
Student Responsibilities........................................................................................ 3
Course Graduation Requirements ........................................................................ 5
Completion Certificate........................................................................................... 6
Academic .............................................................................................................. 6
Formally Assessed Examinations, Quizzes, Exercises, and Assignments ........... 8
Appendix A (Student Assessments).................................................................... 13
Appendix B (Student Remediation) ..................................................................... 15
Appendix C (Faculty Review Board Procedures) ................................................ 17
Appendix D (Student Statement of Understanding) ............................................ 21
Appendix E (Practical Exercise / Assessment / Evaluation Score
Sheets…………………………………………………………………………………..23

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 Individual Student Assessment Plan (ISAP)
2F-SIT5/4F-ASIT5
Patriot Top Gun
April 2022

Overview
This Individual Student Assessment Plan (ISAP) contains the course graduation
requirements for the Patriot Top Gun (PTG) Course. The course is organized into
five modules, culminating in a defense design presentation to a panel of Patriot
Top Guns, subject matter experts, and field grade officers.

Course Outcome
Graduates of PTG will be adaptive officers who have exceptional Air and Missile
Defense (AMD) planning competencies, technically and tactically proficient on
the Patriot weapon system, confident, and capable of making independent
assessments in complex and joint environments to accomplish any mission.

Course Length and Structure

PTG is six weeks in length with 216 academic hours. There are 24
administrative hours assigned to the course. Refer to the Course Map for a
complete listing of lessons.

Student Responsibilities
Students are responsible for their own actions. It is the individual’s responsibility
to conduct oneself accordingly.

1) Read and sign the Individual Student Assessment Plan (ISAP) and
maintain a copy of the ISAP throughout the course.
2) Abide by the policies and procedures outlined in this ISAP.
3) Take ownership of your learning. This includes completing the study
assignments, practical exercises, and other training activities.
4) Seek resources to ensure your knowledge and skills are up to or
exceeding the standards, and remain actively engaged in the learning
process.
5) Review and adhere to Policy Letters and other guidance materials.
6) Provide constructive criticism concerning the efficiency and effectiveness
of the training and training materials throughout the course.
7) All Students attending the course are required to be at all classes.
Exceptions are possible, but must be approved by the Instructors prior to
the absence.

Standards of Conduct
Students must conduct themselves in the manner expected of any Soldier. As
an Army Officer, it is essential to be a steward of your profession. This includes
demonstrating professional conduct and behavior, both on and off duty.

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Student Honor Code
1) USAADAS operates on the honor principle, both in word and deed. The
qualities of integrity and responsibility required of students cannot be
reconciled with academic dishonesty. The honor code does not preclude
students from working together, in or out of the classroom, or when
directed to do so by their instructors. The honor code is not designed to
stifle individual academic freedom or deny sharing of knowledge or
interaction with fellow students. However, each graded examination,
evaluation, and assignment, whether academic or skills-related, oral or
written, weighted or un-weighted, must be an individual effort. Students
must not perform any act or omission that will provide them or other
students an unfair advantage over their peers, such as collaboration (or
toleration thereof) on graded examinations, evaluations, or assignments,
unless specifically authorized to do so by their instructors. Instructors will
inform students when they are permitted to work together to complete an
examination, evaluation, or assignment. Finally, all students have an
obligation to report suspected honor code violations to their PTG instructor
as soon as possible.

2) Under the honor code, a student is presumed to be honorable (i.e., one

who does not lie, cheat, or steal, nor tolerate those who do).

3) The following are honor code violations:

• Cheating: Any attempt to receive or give unauthorized assistance from

written or printed aids, from any person, or from another student’s
graded paper. No person who has completed an examination shall
give information to one who has yet to take the same or a different
version of that examination.

• Plagiarism: The use of another person’s idea or written work with the
intent to pass the idea or copied work off as the student’s own work.

• Stealing: Acquisition without proper permission of any property, test,

solutions, or instructional material designed to measure a student’s
knowledge of subject matter or procedure.

• Forgery: Alteration or misuse of score cards, documents, or academic

records.

• Lying: Furnishing false information with the intent to deceive.

4) Students will sign a Statement of Understanding at the beginning of each

examination stating that acquiring or providing inappropriate assistance
before, during, or after a written examination, except as instructed by the
Test Administrator, is unauthorized. All work on examinations must be

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 your own. You may not communicate with other students or make a record
of your answers. In addition, you are required to report any unauthorized
assistance before, during, or after any written examinations of which you
are knowledgeable.

5) Any student found in violation of the Honor Code may be involuntarily

dismissed from the course.

6) Students have the right to appeal involuntary dismissal.

7) Any student dismissed from PTG for Honor Code violations will only be
eligible for re-enrollment for the next iteration of PTG with the permission
of the ADA School Commandant.

Course Graduation Requirements

To graduate from this course students must demonstrate mastery of course
objectives by means of required student participation, product development, and
exam scores. Additionally, students must meet the following criteria to graduate:

1) Meet all course academic requirements.

2) Receive 90% on all written and practical examinations, culminating in an
overall grade point average of 90% or higher.
3) Receive 90% or meet identified “GO” criteria on all assignments and
briefings.
4) Prove yourself a competent, trustworthy, and dedicated leader.
5) Conduct yourself in a professional manner at all times.
6) Be at the correct place of duty at the specified times.
7) Avoid actions that are prejudicial to others in the class.
8) Demonstrate motivation and a positive attitude.
9) Demonstrate integrity and leadership potential.

Completion Certificate
All students who meet course completion criteria will receive recognition with a
PTG Diploma.

Diplomas will contain the following information or as otherwise approved for

students:

Full Name, Grade, Course Title, Course Identification Number, Course Start and
Completion Dates, and Number of Class Hours.

Student Recognition
At the end of PTG, special awards are given to students who excel by exceeding
prescribed course standards. Eligibility for all special awards is determined by the
criteria below:

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 • Students who passed all graded assignments and examinations the
first time (zero retests) with highest score.
• Prove themselves a competent, trustworthy, and dedicated leader.
• Zero negative counselings throughout the duration of the course.
• Be nominated/recommended by the Instructor.

Awards: The Course Manager will recognize the following award recipients
based on the criteria indicated above:

1) Distinguished Honor Graduate:

• Student who attains the highest course academic average, and
who passed all graded assignments the first time (zero retests) with
the highest score.

2) Honor Graduate
• Student who attains the second-highest course academic average
and who passed all graded assignments the first time (zero retests)
with the second highest score.

In the unlikely occurrence that multiple students have met the criteria for
distinguished honor graduate or honor graduate (all requirements listed above
and tied academic average), the individual scores on the Defense Design Oral
Presentation/Oral Examination will be used to distinguish the awardee(s).

Academic
Academic subject matter is evaluated on the basis of a 1000-point weighted
grading system. Students must successfully complete all written, practical, and
oral assignments to graduate. Points are distributed according to this document.
Academic personnel will maintain formal records as a basis for certifying the
student’s successful completion of course requirements.

Examinations:
All course requirements are PASS/FAIL. Performance based examinations
require 90% minimum to achieve the standard. Written module examinations
have a 90% minimum standard. The purposes of the examinations include the
following:
• To monitor progress in meeting course objectives and outcomes.
• To provide feedback on academic progress or achievement.
• To support decisions for counseling, academic or nonacademic
probation, and relief procedures.
• To provide the instructor with an evaluation tool to determine the
effectiveness of instruction and instructional material as part of
continuous course assessment and quality improvement.

Methods of Assessment

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 • Performance training evaluation. As the Instructor trains students, (s)he
evaluates training effectiveness by using a GO/NO-GO and/or a point
scheme for TLOs, ELOs, practical exercises, and other learning activities.
Instructors may re-teach material that (s)he determines has not been
adequately mastered by students.
• Formal evaluation. This course will use a combination of written and
practical examinations. Students will be made aware of what material is
considered testable prior to each written or practical exam. Practical
exams are conducted to reinforce/evaluate key skills and are usually
scored on a points-accrued basis.

Note - On written tests, students may NOT use any material, notes,
summary sheets, etc, or receive assistance from someone else during
examinations.
• All work on examinations must be the student’s own. Students may
not communicate with other students, give or receive assistance,
make a record of answers or pass on information about the test to
other students. Students who violate any of these rules will be
subject to counseling, probation, or dismissal.

Study Assignments:
Students will be required to complete study assignments outside of regular class
time. This includes, but is not limited to: preparing for an oral brief, studying for
examinations, preparing for upcoming classes, etc. All assignments will be
turned-in or conducted by the date designated by the Instructor. No late/missed
assignments will be accepted unless the Instructor makes an exception due to
extenuating circumstances. Late or missed assignments will receive zero points
unless prior arrangements have been made with the instructor. Students are
encouraged to work collaboratively to complete assignments; copying answers
from other students without collaboration is not allowed. Enforcement of this
standard rests with both students and instructors.

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 Formally Assessed Examinations, Quizzes, Exercises, and Assignments
0B

1BModule A: Radar Theory Your Score

40KTGA02 – Module A Examination
Written Examination
 Individual assignment
 This written examination covers lessons: 40KTGA04
(Interpret Patriot Radar Operations) covering the
following topics:
o Radar Theory
o Patriot Search
o Patriot Track Initiation
o Patriot Track Evaluation 200 WT
o Patriot Engagement PTS
o Case Studies and Practical Exercises
 This is a closed book test consisting of multiple choice
and True/False questions.
 The total time allocated for this lesson is 3 hours.
o 30 minutes for material review before the
examination.
o 2 hours to take the examination.
o 30 minutes for AAR after the examination.
 Must score a 90% on the examination to receive a “GO.”
Notes:

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 Module B: Interoperability
2B Your Score
40KTGB10 – Define the Joint Data Network
Oral Presentation
GO/NO GO
 Prepare and present Data Link presentation based on
instruction and material received.
40KTGB12 – Module B Examination
Written Examination
 Individual assignment
 This written examination covers lessons:
o 40KTGB00 - Identify Information Exchange
Requirements
o 40KTGB02 – Identify the Fundamentals of Joint
Doctrine
o 40KTGB04 - Define Joint Interoperability
Considerations
200 WT
o 40KTGB08 – Define the role of Air Defense
PTS
Airspace Management Cell
o 40KTGB10 – Define the Joint Data Network
 This is a closed book test consisting of multiple choice
and True/False questions.
 The total time allocated for this lesson is 3 hours.
o 30 minutes for material review before the
examination.
o 2 hours to take the examination.
o 30 minutes for AAR after the examination.
Must score a 90% on the examination to receive a “GO.”
Notes:

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 Module D: Defense Design Your Score
40KTGD08 – Defense Design Oral Presentation
Oral Examination
 Prepare and present a defense design using the Tactical
Officer Trainer Software, and present the material to a
panel of subject-matter experts and field grade officers.
 This oral examination is the capstone event conducted at 400 WT
course end, and covers all topic areas taught throughout PTS
the course.
 The total time allocated for this lesson is 3 hours.
o 2 hours for presentation.
o 30 minutes for panel deliberation.
o 30 minutes for AAR after the presentation.
Notes:

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 Module E: Patriot Capabilities and Limitations Your Score
40KTGE04 – Module E Examination
Written Examination
 Individual assignment
 This written examination covers lessons:
o 40KTGE02 – Communicate AMD Capabilities and
Limitations with the following topics:
 Introduction to Patriot Capabilities and
Limitations
 Patriot System Requirements
 Software Limitations
 Patriot System Capabilities
 ARM Classification Logic
 Patriot Cueing
 Remote Launch
200 WT
 Engage on Remote
PTS
 IFF Operations
 Patriot Interceptors
 Patriot Lethality
 Introduction to Patriot Performance
Notebook
 Patriot Performance Notebook
 This is a closed book test consisting of multiple choice
and True/False questions.
 The total time allocated for this lesson is 3 hours.
o 30 minutes for material review before the
examination.
o 2 hours to take the examination.
o 30 minutes for AAR after the examination.
 Must score a 90% on the examination to receive a “GO.”
Notes:

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 Student: Course Total

Your Score

Minimum Score Required 900

Point of Contact
The point of contact for this Individual Student Assessment Plan is the Patriot Top
Gun Course Manager.

Approving Authority
The approving authority for this Individual Student Assessment Plan is the
undersigned.

Digitally signed by
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NIEL.1405354337 4337
Date: 2022.03.23 15:59:17 -05'00'

ERICK D. HEANEY
CPT, AD
Commander

Attachment(s):
Appendix A: Student Assessments
Appendix B: Student Remediation
Appendix C: Faculty Review Board Procedures
Appendix D: Student Understanding Statement and Student Signature
Appendix E: Practical Exercise / Assessment / Evaluation Score Sheets

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 Appendix A

Student Assessments (Ref: TR 350-18)

Counseling/Mentoring: Instructors serve as mentors, counselors, and role
models who monitor student progress. Instructors will conduct developmental
counseling IAW FM 6-22, Appendix B.

Formal counseling sessions will be documented on DA Form 4856,

Developmental Counseling Form, and maintained in the student record folder.
Developmental counseling provides students with information on their strengths
and weaknesses, and courses of action to improve performance. Informal
counseling sessions generally do not require a written record, and Instructors
should conduct them as needed.

Students will be counseled a minimum of three times during the course.

(1) Initial Counseling: Students will receive an overview of

expectations for students and faculty, graduation requirements, and
unit SOPs.
(2) Midcourse Counseling: Students will receive an in-depth review of
their performance in the course thus far, to include strengths and
areas for potential improvement.
(3) Final Counseling: Students will receive their final course grade,
along with strengths and areas for improvement.

Counseling due to Attendance Rates

Any student whose misses more than four cumulative hours will be counseled
and recommended for dismissal.

Counseling after Examinations:

All students that fail to achieve a passing score will be counseled following the
examination.

Examination Failures
• The Primary Instructor, Class Advisor, Senior Instructor, or Course
Manager will counsel students who fail an exam. The counseling will
include the place and time for remedial training and retesting. In addition,
students will be counseled and informed of his or her options with the
possibility of dismissal from the course/program for failure of the retest.

• If the student fails the re-test, the Senior Instructor and Course Manager
will counsel the student that is being recommended for dismissal for
academic failure.

• A student may request a faculty review board for extenuating

circumstances. The student will appear before a Faculty Review Board

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 which will provide the student with its recommendation (graduation,
retaking examination again, or course removal) pending the
Commandant’s review and approval. A visual of this process is found in
Figure B-1 Reassessment Flowchart.

• The student may appeal the Faculty Board’s decision IAW USAFCOEFS
15-1.

Counseling for Students Being Considered for Dismissal

Students being considered for dismissal must be counseled by the course
manager prior to dismissal.

Other Counseling Sessions:

In addition to these mandatory counseling sessions, students may be counseled
at any time for any reason. For example, Instructors will counsel students as a
response to any questionable behavior or performance. They may also counsel
to reinforce positive behaviors that impact the learning environment.

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 Appendix B
Student Remediation

Remedial Training is additional training, scheduled after POI hours, mandated by

the Instructor, and is Instructor led with peer assistance based on the Instructor’s
discretion to assist the Soldier to further understand courseware being taught, or
to retrain the Soldier when (s)he fails an examination or graded assignment.
After remedial training, those students who fail to achieve established minimum
written or performance standards on an objective may retest the examination one
time and redo assignments/practical exercises until the student achieves a
successful level of performance. The Defense Design Practical Exercise (Oral
Presentation) in Module D is not retestable.

Instructors will provide resources and materials to allow for a minimum of 2 hours
of retraining on problem subject areas identified during examination/assignment
analysis, and other subject areas as requested by the student prior to
administration of a retest or redoing an assignment.

Reassessment Procedures:
The student’s academic records are the basis for certifying the student’s
successful completion of course requirements.

Examinations
A student will be formally reassessed if (s)he achieves less than 90% on an
exam. The retest will be preceded by remedial training and counseling.

Reassessment will occur at times other than scheduled academic hours.

Reassessments will not occur within 72 hours of a failed examination and will
only take place after remedial training has been conducted by an Instructor.
Students may request re-administration of the examination earlier than 72 hours,
and will be considered on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the Course
Manager.

Retest scores will be annotated in student course records, along with counseling
and remediation documentation. However, students who require and pass a
retest will receive the minimum passing score for that event and will automatically
be removed from class honors consideration.

Assignments and Practical Exercises

A student will be formally reassessed if (s)he achieves less than 90% or a NO
GO on an assignment or practical exercise.

Students who fail multiple successive exams, who fail an exam and a retest, or
who otherwise demonstrate poor academic performance may be assessed by a

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Faculty Review Board (FRB). See Figure B1 for a flow chart of the
Reassessment policy.

FAILURE

COUNSEL

RETRAIN PASS
RETEST

FAIL

COUNSEL
CONTINUE IN COURSE

FRB CONTINUE IN COURSE

RECYCLE

DISMISSAL FROM
COURSE

Figure B1. Reassessment Flowchart

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 Appendix C
Faculty Review Board Procedures

A Faculty Review Board (FRB) is convened at the discretion of the 30th Brigade
Commander to investigate circumstances of Officers who demonstrate the
following: academic deficiency, leadership deficiency, disciplinary problems, acts
of misconduct, honor violations, lack of motivation, lack of adaptability, or
otherwise failing to satisfy standards for graduation. The FRB will determine all
circumstances contributing to the student’s failure, rehabilitation actions taken by
the chain of command, and ascertain the student’s leadership potential for
continued service as an officer. FRBs will not be established to make
recommendations on the punishment of officers involved in misconduct, ethics
violations, or other items addressed in the Uniformed Code of Military Justice.
Academic failure cases, as a result of misconduct, will be addressed by the FRB.
The FRB’s recommendations may include, but are not limited to: graduation,
reinstatement, or relief of the student. Chapter 2 and associated appendices of
the United States Army Fires Center of Excellence and Fort Sill (USAFCOEFS)
Regulation 15-1, Administration - Boards, Commissions, and Committees,
provides additional information on FRBs.

FRB Procedures
The following procedures apply when an FRB has been requested where
dismissal is considered for motivational, disciplinary, or academic reasons:

(1) The Course Manager will notify the student in writing of the proposed
action, the basis for the action, the consequences of disenrollment, the
right to appeal, and the right to request a Faculty Review Board (FRB).
The training supervisor will advise the student that any appeal must be
submitted within 7 duty days after receipt of the written notification of the
dismissal action. Appeals will be submitted to the ADA School
Commandant.
(2) The student will acknowledge by endorsement within 2 duty days receipt
of the written notification of the proposed dismissal action. The
endorsement must indicate whether or not the student intends to request a
Faculty Review Board. The student may waive the Faculty Review Board
process. If the student wishes to appeal the Commandant’s decision as a
result of a Faculty Review Board, he / she may include documents in the
decision packet forwarded to the Commanding General (CG) of FCOE.
(3) All appeal actions will first be forwarded to the Administrative Law Division
to determine legal sufficiency of the action/Faculty Review Board
proceedings prior to disposition by the CG.
(4) Students will remain actively enrolled in the course pending School
Commandant (or CG) decision. In cases where the decision of the appeal
is delayed, students will participate in graduation ceremonies; however,
the Graduation Diploma and Additional Skill Identifier memorandum will be

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 withheld until final adjudication. Students who have been dismissed from
the course will be returned to 30th ADA Brigade until further disposition.
(5) Dismissals for misconduct, lack of motivation, or academic deficiency will
be recorded on the individual’s counseling statement.
(6) Disenrollment for illness, injury, or other reasons beyond the control of the
individual will be made without prejudice. In appropriate cases, the
student will be eligible to re-enroll as soon as conditions that led to
disenrollment no longer exist.
(7) Appeals will be forwarded to the School Commandant who will refer the
proposed action and the appeal to the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate
to determine legal sufficiency of the dismissal decision. All appellate
actions will become part of the student’s case file. The Commandant and
applicable commanders will make their final decision on dismissals after
considering the supporting OSJA recommendation. All appellate actions
will become part of the student’s case file. Commanders and the
Commandant will make their final decision on dismissals along with the
unbiased/neutral party’s (Faculty Review Board) recommendation.

For each of the sections in this Appendix, refer to USAFCOEFS 15-1 for
additional information.

Student Dismissal
Under certain conditions, students may be dismissed from the course early prior
to course completion. USAFCOEFS Regulation 15-1, Chapter 3, Paragraph 3-1
describes the requirements and procedures for student dismissal. The following
includes, but is not limited to possible causes for dismissal:

1) Personal conduct is such that their continuation in the course is not

appropriate (for example, if a student violates regulations, policies, or
established discipline standards).
2) Negative attitude or lack of motivation is prejudicial to the interests of other
students in the class.
3) Academic deficiency demonstrated by failure to meet course standards or
lack of academic progress that makes it unlikely that the student can
successfully meet the standards established for graduation.
4) Illness or injury (as determined by a physician), or added physical profile
limitation.
5) Compassionate reasons.

Dismissal for misconduct, lack of motivation, or academic deficiency will be

recorded on the individual’s counseling form. IAW AR 600-8-2, Officers pending
disenrollment for disciplinary reasons may be flagged.

Students being considered for dismissal must be counseled by the Course

Manager, and dismissal approved by the 2-6 ADA Battalion Commander.
Counseling sessions will be formally documented and signed by all counselors

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and acknowledged by the student. All counseling forms will be maintained with
the student’s records.

Challenge
Students may challenge for cause, illness, impartiality, or other valid reason for
excusal IAW USAFCOEFS 15-1.

Probation
Probation serves to help identify performance problems and the potential
consequences should improvement not occur. Personal behaviors that interfere
with the conduct of class, fail to meet the prescribed standards of conduct, or
constitute a habitual disciplinary problem as defined in this ISAP are grounds for
probation. The Course Manager may recommend academic probation when
warranted by lack of participation in class activities or lack of achieving standards
for any requirement. The instructor will notify the student of the probation in
writing during a formal counseling session. The student will be required to sign a
counseling statement (DA Form 4856). The counseling will specifically address
the activity failed, required remediation activities, and method or requirements to
be released from probation.

Relief Cause
Academic, Non-academic or Voluntary reasons are categories for relief cause:

1) Academic Reasons: Failure to demonstrate minimum training

competencies as prescribed in this Individual Student Assessment Plan
(ISAP). A Faculty Review Board will be convened and the Commandant
must approve the release.

2) Non-Academic Reasons: You may be relieved from the course for either
administrative reasons or personal misconduct whether the action(s) occur
on/off post or on/off duty. Each case must be considered individually and
decided on its own merits. Examples which may justify nonacademic
relief includes, but not limited to:

― Failure to demonstrate dependability and conscientiousness in fulfilling

obligations as a student and as an Army officer
― Cheating
― Plagiarizing
― Repetitive disruptive behavior which interferes with the opportunity of
other students to learn
― Compassionate reasons when continued attendance in the course
imposes a serious hardship on the family or when prolonged absence
for personal reasons prevents the student from attending a critical
portion of the course
― Incarceration

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 ― Alcohol/Drug abuse
― AWOL, to include unexcused class absences
― Conduct unbecoming an Officer or that brings discredit to the Service

3) Voluntary Relief. A student can request voluntary relief from the course.
The 2-6 ADA Battalion Commander may accept such a request to avoid
student embarrassment and unnecessary administrative delay. However,
service obligations must be fulfilled.

Recycle Policy
Due to the nature of the class content, the frequency of the class schedule, and
the dynamics of balancing the development and completion of a defense plan for
an assigned area, students are not eligible for recycle in Patriot Top Gun.

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 Appendix D

Student Statement of Understanding

Patriot Top Gun ISAP
Dated May, 2021

I, ___________________________ have read, understand, and will abide by all

sections and appendices of this Patriot Top Gun Individual Student Assessment Plan
(ISAP), dated March, 2019. If I have questions or am uncertain about any part of
this ISAP, I will contact my course manager immediately to discuss that particular
area/section.

Student Signature: ________________________________ Date: __________

Instructor Signature: _______________________________ Date: __________

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 Appendix E

Enclosures – Practical Exercise/Assessment/Evaluation Score sheets

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 Enclosure 1: Patriot Top Gun Defense Design Rubric

STUDENT’S NAME: DATE: Lesson #:

441-40KTGD08
RATER’S NAME:

Determine whether or not the student achieved the Performance Steps or Criteria.

Unsatisfactory/ Needs Improvement

Satisfactory/ Adequate
Excellent/ Very Effective

Add comments at the bottom of the scoresheet.

Criteria: Score
I. MISSION ANALYSIS Unsatisfactory/ Needs
Satisfactory/ Adequate Excellent/ Very Effective
55 PTS POSSIBLE Improvement
- Analyze Higher 0 – 4 points 5 – 8 points 9 – 10 points
Headquarters Orders
Does not discuss or Discusses and Discusses and
(minimum of two echelons
above) understand the understands all elaborates the
elements of the elements of the understanding on all
Commander’s Intent: Commander’s Intent: elements, and has
HEU Purpose, Key Task, HEU Purpose, Key Task, incorporated into the
or End State and End State plan: HEU Purpose, Key
Task, and End State
- Define the Battlespace 0 – 2 point 3 – 4 points 5 points
(AO / AOI)
Does not discuss or Discusses, understands, Discusses and
understand the and displays the elaborates on the
doctrinal doctrinal doctrinal
implementation of the implementation of the implementation of the
Commander’s Area of Commander’s Area of Commander’s Area of
Operation or Area of Operation and Area of Operation or Area of
Interest. Interest. Interest. AO and AOI are
clearly defined and are
nested within the scope
of the mission.
- Discusses / understands 0 – 2 points 4 – 5 points 6 points
effects of terrain (OAKOC),
Does not discuss or Discusses and Discusses and
weather, and civil
considerations understand all the understands elaborates at a graduate
following effects on friendly and level of understanding
effects: terrain (OAKOC), enemy operations: the effects on enemy
weather, and civil terrain (OAKOC), and friendly operations:
considerations weather, and civil terrain (OAKOC),
considerations weather, and civil
considerations
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- Discusses the threat 0 – 4 points 5 – 8 points 9 – 10 points
- Evaluate disposition / Does not discuss all of Discusses all of the Discusses and is able to
composition / strength /
capabilities and limitations the threat elements: threat elements: TBM, elaborate at a graduate
TBM, ABT, ARM, CM, ABT, ARM, CM, UAV, level all of the threat
UAV, and other and other applicable elements: TBM, ABT,
applicable threats to the threats to the mission. ARM, CM, UAV, and
mission. Disposition/composition other applicable threats
Disposition/composition /strength/capabilities to the mission.
/strength/capabilities and limitation Disposition/composition
and limitation evaluation of each /strength/capabilities
evaluation of each threat. and limitation
threat. evaluation of each
threat.
- Determines Threat 0 – 4 points 5 – 6 points 7 – 8 points
Courses of Action Does not discuss all Discusses all necessary Discusses, elaborates
- MLCOA
- MDCOA necessary aspects of the aspects of the threat and clearly defines the
threat elements that elements that clearly MLCOA and MDCOA; is
clearly define the define the enemy’s able to apply all aspects
enemy’s COAs with the COAs with the following of MLCOA into the
following considerations: defense design. All
considerations: - COA is feasible necessary aspects of the
- COA is feasible - COA is acceptable threat elements that
- COA is acceptable - COA is sustainable clearly define the
- COA is sustainable - COA is complete enemy’s COAs with the
- COA is complete - MLCOA and MDCOA following
- MLCOA and MDCOA are distinguishable considerations:
are distinguishable - COA is feasible
- COA is acceptable
- COA is sustainable
- COA is complete
- MLCOA and MDCOA
are distinguishable
- Identify Specified, Implied, 0 – 3 points 4 – 5 points 6 points
and Essential Tasks Does not identify or Identifies and discusses Identifies, discusses, and
discuss the specified, specified, implied, and elaborates on specified,
implied, or essential essential task; all items implied, and essential
task(s); cannot relate to the planning tasks; all aspects are
demonstrate process, and are insightful, and are easily
relationship of terms to incorporated into the identified in other
the planning process plan applicable portions of
the plan

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- Determine Limitations and 0 – 2 points 3 – 4 points 5 points
Constraints Does not identify or Identifies and discusses Identifies, discusses, and
discuss limitations or limitations and elaborates on
constraints; cannot constraints; all items limitations and
demonstrate relate to the planning constraints; all aspects
relationship of terms to process, and are are insightful, and are
the planning process incorporated into the easily identified in other
plan applicable portions of
the plan
- Mission Statement 0 – 2 points 3 – 4 points 5 points
- Describes the who,
Does not describe the Lists the who, what, Describes and
what, where, when,
why who, what, where, where, when, why; has elaborates the who,
when, why trouble elaborating, but what, where, when,
understands premise of why; adequately
mission statement as it describes and
applies to the elaborates on all aspects
assignment at the graduate level of
understanding
II. EMPLACEMENTS Unsatisfactory/ Needs
Satisfactory/ Adequate Excellent/ Very Effective
90 PTS POSSIBLE Improvement
- Identify Emplacement 0 – 4 points 5 – 8 points 9 – 10 points
Considerations
Did not describe Described planning Demonstrated graduate
planning considerations considerations related level understanding of
related to product to product planning considerations
development development. related to product
development
- Identify Battalion 0 – 4 points 5 – 8 points 9 – 10 points
Emplacement
Failed to identify Identified Battalion Identified Battalion
battalion emplacement emplacement emplacement, and
elaborated why the
position was selected
while also identifying
the pros, cons, and risk
- Identify Battery/ Remote 0 – 19 points 20 – 35 points 36 – 40 points
Launch Emplacement
Failed to identify Battery Identified Battery and (if Identified Battery
or (if applicable) remote applicable) remote emplacement and (if
launch emplacement launch emplacement; applicable) remote
emplacement is launch emplacement,
Emplacement of Battery functional and complete and maximized the
does not adequately capability of the weapon
defend assigned asset(s) system based on
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- Explain Communications 0 – 4 points 5 – 8 points 9 – 10 points
Plan
Failed to provide Communications plan Communications plan
communications plan, provided with minor provided with no issues;
or communications plan issues; plan includes: plan includes:
was rudimentary to the - Frequencies - Frequencies
point of non- - Azimuths - Azimuths
functionality - Antenna Height - Antenna Height
- Polarity - Polarity
- Primary and - Primary and
Alternate plans Alternate plans
- Explain Frequency 0 – 4 points 5 – 8 points 9 – 10 points
Management
Frequency Management Frequency management Frequency management
not included, or plan provided, minor plan provided with no
inappropriate frequency inadequacies with EM issues, elaborated at the
separation could lead to plan graduate level of
EMI understanding
- Explain Missile 0 – 4 points 5 – 8 points 9 – 10 points
Distribution Plan
Missile distribution plan Missile distribution plan Missile distribution plan
not included, or missile included, with minor included with no issues;
distribution plan is non- issues elaborated at the
functional and graduate level of
contributes to DD understanding
ineffectiveness
III. COMMAND AND
Unsatisfactory/ Needs
CONTROL Satisfactory/ Adequate Excellent/ Very Effective
Improvement
25 PTS POSSIBLE
- Identify Command Chain 0 – 3 points 4 – 5 points 6 – 7 points
Command chain not Command chain Command chain
identified, or blatantly included, student could included, student
incorrect not elaborate to the understands the
function of positions or function of each
relationships position and each
relationship
- Identify Control Chain 0 – 4 points 5 – 8 points 9 – 10 points
Control chain not Control chain included, Control chain included,
identified, or blatantly student could not student understands the
incorrect elaborate to the function of each
function of positions or position and each
relationships relationship
- Identify US ADAFCO 0 – 3 points 4 – 6 points 7 – 8 points
Location and Role
ADAFCO location or role ADAFCO location and ADAFCO location and
not identified role identified at a non- role identified at a
graduate level of graduate level of
understanding understanding

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 IV. ROE / ENGAGEMENT
Unsatisfactory/ Needs
PROCEDURES Satisfactory/ Adequate Excellent/ Very Effective
Improvement
40 PTS POSSIBLE
- Develop and Explain TBM 0 – 4 points 5 – 8 points 9 – 10 points
Engagement Procedures TBM Engagement TBM Engagement TBM Engagement
procedures not procedures identified, procedures identified
identified; or TBM and are functional with with no issues,
engagement procedures minor issues explained at the
lead to ineffective DD graduate level of
understanding
- Develop and Explain ABT 0 – 4 points 5 – 8 points 9 – 10 points
Engagement Procedures ABT Engagement ABT Engagement ABT Engagement
procedures not procedures identified, procedures identified
identified; or TBM and are functional with with no issues,
engagement procedures minor issues explained at the
lead to ineffective DD graduate level of
understanding
- Develop and Explain ARM 0 – 4 points 5 – 8 points 9 – 10 points
Engagement Procedures ARM Engagement ARM Engagement ARM Engagement
procedures not procedures identified, procedures identified
identified; or TBM and are functional with with no issues,
engagement procedures minor issues explained at the
lead to ineffective DD graduate level of
understanding
- Develop and Explain Self 0 – 4 points 5 – 8 points 9 – 10 points
Defense ROE and SD ROE and SD ROE and SD ROE and
Engagement Procedures
Engagement procedures Engagement procedures Engagement procedures
not identified; or TBM identified, and are identified with no issues,
engagement procedures functional with minor explained at the
lead to ineffective DD issues graduate level of
understanding
V. AIRSPACE CONTROL
Unsatisfactory/ Needs
MEASURES Satisfactory/ Adequate Excellent/ Very Effective
Improvement
10 PTS POSSIBLE
- Develop recommended 0 – 4 points 5 – 8 points 9 – 10 points
ACMs ACMs not identified ACMs identified with ACMs identified with no
minor issues issues; maximized the
effectiveness of
airspace control
measures to enable
ADA forces freedom to
execute while mitigating
the risk of fratricide
VI. MULTI-TDL & EARLY
Unsatisfactory/ Needs
WARNING Satisfactory/ Adequate Excellent/ Very Effective
Improvement
20 PTS POSSIBLE
- Identify EW systems 0 – 2 points 3 – 4 points 5 – 6 points
capable of interfacing with Early warning/SEWS not EW systems/SEWS EW systems/SEWS
Patriot
identified identified, but did not identified; explained

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 explain purpose or purpose and
effectiveness effectiveness
- Identify available Tactical 0 – 1 point 2 – 3 points 4 points
Data Link Participants MTDL participants not MTDL participants All MTDL participants
(Joint and Combined)
identified identified at a basic level that are BMD enablers
are identified, and
incorporated into the
plan
- Develop recommended 0 – 2 points 3 – 4 points 5 – 6 points
Multi-TDL Architecture MTDL plan not provided MTDL plan provided, MTDL plan provided
basic level of with all BMD enablers
understanding incorporated; explained
at the graduate level of
understanding
- Identify Multi-TDL 0 – 1 point 2 – 3 points 4 points
limitations affecting the MTDL MTDL MTDL
mission/MTN
capabilities/limitations capabilities/limitations capabilities/limitations
not identified identified with a basic identified with a
understanding graduate level of
understanding
VII. Patriot PERFORMANCE Unsatisfactory/ Needs
Satisfactory/ Adequate Excellent/ Very Effective
110 PTS POSSIBLE Improvement
- Define Patriot system 0 – 39 points 40 – 44 points 45 – 50 points
performance against Patriot system Patriot system Patriot system
identified threat capabilities
performance against the performance against the performance against the
threat not identified threat identified with a threat identified with a
basic level of graduate level of
understanding understanding
- Demonstrate DD 0 – 29 points 30 – 35 points 36 – 40 points
Effectiveness through DDSE results not DDSE results provided DDSE results provided
DDSE
provided; DDSE results with a basic level of with a graduate level of
inconclusive or did not understanding understanding; identified
match MLCOA areas of potential risk to
predictions the Commander
- Determines Tactical Risk 0 – 4 points 5 – 8 points 9 – 10 points
Does not discuss risk, or Discusses risk, but fails Determines and
is unable to relate to identify exceptional discusses risk that
system configuration to risks to the Commander, provides the
threat capabilities to or does not provide the Commander with the
establish risk for the Commander with ability to make a well-
Commander necessary information to informed decision
make a well-informed
decision
- Identify Recommended 0 – 4 points 5 – 8 points 9 – 10 points
CCIRs PIRs and FFIRS were PIRs and FFIRS were PIRs and FFIRS were
not identified identified with slight identified, and were
deviation from the DD completely nested with
plan the DD plan

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VIII. TABULAR ENTRIES Unsatisfactory/ Needs
Satisfactory/ Adequate Excellent/ Very Effective
50 PTS POSSIBLE Improvement
- Develop Complete Tabular 0 – 19 points 20 – 21 points 22 – 25 points
Packet IAW prepared DD for Tab packet not Tab packet provided Tab packet provided
the Fire Platoon
provided, or tabular with minor issues with no issues, or minor
entries generated an issues that did not
ineffective defense plan impact the defense plan
- Develop Complete Tabular 0 – 19 points 20 – 21 points 22 – 25 points
Packet IAW prepared DD for Tab packet not Tab packet provided Tab packet provided
the ICC
provided, or tabular with minor issues with no issues, or minor
entries generated an issues that did not
ineffective defense plan impact the defense plan
IX. Miscellaneous
1. Subtract zero (0) points for questions not answered that were not directly related to defense design
product.
2. Subtract one (1) point for lack of a graduate level answer.
3. Subtract five (5) points for marginal deviation and/or lack of ownership on related defense design product
requirements.
4. Subtract twenty (20) points for gross deviation and/or lack of ownership on related defense design product
requirements.
5. Subtract twenty (20) points for invalid defense design (gross errors without mitigating circumstances).
6. Subtract twenty (20) points for failure to provide defense plan from Tactical Office Training Software
(TOTS).
7. Subtract forty-one (41) points for failure to complete the defense design oral board (without prior
approval).
SUSTAINMENTS IMPROVEMENTS

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 Overall Scores

Section Possible Points 90th Percentile Score

I. Mission Analysis 55 49.5

II. Emplacements 90 81

III. Command & Control 25 22.5

IV. ROE / Engagement

40 36
Procedures
V. Airspace Control
10 9
Measures
VI. Multi-TDL & Early
20 18
Warning

VII. Patriot Performance 110 99

VIII. Tabular Entries 50 45

IX. Miscellaneous 0 N/A ―

Total Score 400 360

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