Sustainment & Evaluations
The Sustainment & Evaluations program ensures that all members of MSOT 8213 – Task Force Raven maintain proficiency in core skills, billets, and advanced qualifications. All operators are expected to attend recurring sustainment training and participate in evaluations to validate their readiness for operations.
Training Schedule
- Weekly Sustainment Training: Sundays at 9:00 PM EST
- Location and scenario will vary depending on training focus.
- Training is mandatory unless excused by leadership.
Sustainment Training
Sustainment training reinforces core Raider skills and prevents skill fade. Each session typically includes:
- **Marksmanship** – Weapons handling, qualification refreshers.
- **Tactics** – Small-unit tactics, CQB, and field maneuvers.
- **Medical** – TCCC refreshers under ACM system.
- **Communications** – ACRE2 radio drills and reporting formats.
- **Billet Proficiency** – Focused training for specialized billets (RO, Breacher, DM, etc.).
- **Mission Rehearsals** – Simulated scenarios preparing for operations.
Evaluations
Evaluations are conducted to ensure all operators remain proficient and mission-ready.
- **Frequency:** Conducted quarterly (every 3 months).
- **Format:** Scenario-based events that test individual and team skills.
- **Focus Areas:**
- Core CSO skills (marksmanship, medical, comms, navigation).
- Billet-specific tasks for assigned roles.
- Execution of mission orders as part of the MSOT.
Operators must demonstrate proficiency in their billet responsibilities and core tasks to remain in good standing.
Standards
- Operators are expected to maintain readiness equal to the level achieved at ITC.
- Failure to attend sustainment training or pass evaluations may result in remedial training or reassignment.
- Consistently high performance may be recognized with leadership opportunities or advanced training slots.
Summary
The Sustainment & Evaluations program ensures that Task Force Raven remains a capable, disciplined, and effective MSOT. Through weekly sustainment training and regular evaluations, operators maintain the edge needed to succeed in special operations missions.