Training Highlights
Sky Soldier Toughness Initiative (SSTI)
WHEN
September 2021 - Ongoing
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PURPOSE
This training was requested by COL Kloepper, 173D Brigade Commander to allow the Ready and Resilient Performance Center to teach leadership and cognitive toughness strategies over the course of four classes 2 hours courses. To purpose is to teach a cognitive toughness curriculum, observe and gain rapport with the soldiers, and learn learn how to best identify a strategies to enhance leadership and cohesion over a long-term period of time. The PEs then observe the Platoon Leaders, Team Leaders, and Squad Leaders in their ability to empower and mentally toughen their subordinates.
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R2 SKILLS TRAINED
Communication, Leadership, Team Building, Connection, Energy Management, Attention Control, Mental Skills Foundation, Resilience Core Competencies
MRT-C Level 1
17-28July22
MRT skills help build mental toughness, strong relationships, and character. The skills promote critical thinking, problem solving and effective communication techniques. All 30 graduates can now conduct training sessions with their units to teach these skills.
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"Self-Talk" Best Ranger Competition
17Feb22
Performance Expert Eric Urrutia gave instruction to Rangers on how to use ‘self talk’ and other mental skills to enhance their training for the Best Ranger Competition
Obstacle Course + Great Teams
8April22
The R2 Performance Center Team conducted a mental skills obstacle course with BEB C Co where the purpose was to focus on working together as squads. After the obstacle course, Performance Expert Eric Urrutia lead a Great Teams training to further the concepts of team cohesion and communication.