Submit recommendations for standard verb list changes along with justification using the DA Form 2028 to: Commander, TRADOC, ATTN: ATTG-CD, FT Eustis, VA 23604-5000. Submit a minimum of two task title examples that show the use of the recommended verb.
Appendix F
Critical Task And Site Selection Boards (CTSSBs)
F-1. Job analysis
As a part of the Army learning approach, the CTSSB begins with job analysis. Job analysis identifies individual critical tasks job incumbents must perform to successfully accomplish their mission and duties as well as survive in the full range of military operations. The individual tasks are the critical tasks for that job. The job analysis data is collected from surveys (sent through e-mail, Internet, or regular mail), interviews, site visits, or a triggering event. Current OIL from the operational force and the utilization of proponent professional networking are examples of best practices. See TR 350-70 and supporting pamphlets for further information on job analysis.
F-2. CTSSB/critical task selection survey (CTSS)
A CTSSB/CTSS provides systematic selection and prioritization of tasks for job requirements in accordance with TR 350-70. Results of the CTSSB/CTSS provide data on appropriate tasks skill level and training site selection, and present an accurate audit trail. The CTSSB is a management device that serves as a quality control function for the process. It is held at minimum every 24 months or as major changes to doctrine occur. Table F-1 provides the membership and responsibilities of the board members.
Table F-1 CTSSB members
Regular members
Responsibilities
1. Chairman
(tie-breaker: casts tie breaking vote only)
a. Convenes the individual board.
b. Ensures adequate AA and RC representation.
c. Selects board members (approximately 5-7 SMEs).
d. Leads the discussions on critical task selection.
e. Advises board on procedural matters.
f. Is a SME.
2. Developers
(non-voting members)
a. Advise board on educational, analysis, and procedural matters, to include explaining:
b. Learning product development process, especially the job analysis.
c. Task and critical task definitions.
d. Task performance data.
e. Task selection model.
3. SMEs
(voting members)
a. Recommend changes, such as rewording, combining, additions, or deletions of tasks to the total task inventory.
b. Provide technical information and advice to the board.
c. Determine criticality of each task based on the task selection model.
d. Recommend (rate) each task as critical or non-critical.
Note: To serve on this board, SMEs should be one skill level higher than the job for which the tasks are being recommended.
4. Evaluator
(non-voting member)
a. Ensures recommendation of tasks as critical/non-critical based on an appropriate task selection model.
b. Ensures task title meets the regulation requirements.
5. RC representative(s)
(voting member(s))
a. Ensures RC requirements are included in the decision.
b. Functions as a SME.
F-3. Critical task determination
The CTSSB members determine the critical tasks for their MOSs. Individual training is training of individuals to prepare them to perform critical tasks to standard, accomplish their mission and duties, and to survive on the battlefield. Critical tasks must be trained, and they may be trained either in the institution or unit, or through self-development. Board members are composed mainly of SMEs who include AA and RC personnel, as well as adequate civilian representation. All voting members of the CTSSB must come from operational units of each of the following components as applicable:
a. FORSCOM.
b. USAR.
c. ARNG.
Note: RC (either USAR or ARNG ) members must currently hold the specific MOS or capper MOS. Also, they must have formerly held the MOS under review prior to promotion. It is vital that the members of a CTSSB be highly skilled and experienced Soldiers. This ensures that the Army trains Soldiers with the right critical task to perform their jobs to standard. Figure F-1 depicts the roles of the members of a CTSSB.
Figure F-1. Roles of personnel affecting the CTSSB