2025 Platoon FTX

Platoon Field Training Exercises

Field Training Exercises are in-game training sessions for infantry Soldiers. 3ID currently has one platoon organized into Alpha Company.

Platoon Leadership develop and teach weekly lessons on soldering tactics and use of equipment for Drills. Topics include, among others, tactical formations and movement, Battle Drills (e.g. React to Contact), convoy operations, radio communications, medical aid, military operations in urban terrain (MOUT), close-quarters battle (CQB), etc. Squad Leader assist their Platoon Leader and Platoon Sergeant as needed in presenting and leading Drills.

These training sessions are held on one of 3ID’s Arma 3 Training Servers, typically using the Ft. Stewart or other maps. Field Training Exercises, or FTX, are scheduled on a weekly basis Soldiers form up in-server Sunday @1430 EST and step off @1500 EST. It is required for everyone within the 3rd ID to attend unless they file a Temporary Pass Request or Leave of Absence. Under the Platoon Leader and Platoon Sergeant's direction, Squads train to improve offensive and defensive combat capabilities. This training builds Soldiers’ cohesion and performance in 3ID Operations as a Platoon. Platoon Drills also improve discipline, timeliness, and stress management through regular training. Development of these skill sets aids the unit in its immediate mission.

Field Training Exercises are platoon wide training exercises. Objectives may vary from the different Infantry Battle Drills, additional they can also vary from reconnaissance, search and destroy, garrison, etc. It is important that every Soldier stays aware of his situation on the ground as almost anything can happen during the training. Enemy presence is usually guaranteed and they will take advantage of any exploit they can acquire.