DA Form 7558-R: HBCT GST Individual Roll-Up Guide

DA Form 7558-R: HBCT GST Individual Roll-Up Guide – U.S. Army soldiers serving in Heavy Brigade Combat Teams (HBCT) or similar armored formations rely on precise documentation to track gunnery proficiency. DA Form 7558-R, titled HBCT Gunnery Skills Test (GST) Individual Roll-Up, serves as the official record for individual soldier performance during critical pre-live fire evaluations.

This form remains available as a fillable PDF from official Army sources and plays a key role in maintaining combat readiness for crews operating Abrams, Bradley, and other HBCT platforms.

What Is DA Form 7558-R?

DA Form 7558-R (September 2009 edition) is a standardized U.S. Army form used to document an individual soldier’s results on the Gunnery Skills Test (GST). It falls under the guidance of FM 3-20.21, Heavy Brigade Combat Team (HBCT) Gunnery (proponent: TRADOC).

The GST evaluates fundamental gunnery-related skills before crews advance to live-fire exercises. The Individual Roll-Up form aggregates scores across common tasks and platform-specific tasks (e.g., Abrams, Bradley, Guardian, or Truck variants).

Key Purpose:

  • Record “GO” or “NO-GO” results for each task.
  • Provide a clear, auditable summary of individual readiness.
  • Support platoon, company, and battalion-level roll-ups for training management.

Who Uses DA Form 7558-R?

  • Armor and Mechanized Infantry Crews in HBCT/ABCT units.
  • Gunnery Officers, Master Gunners, and Evaluators.
  • Soldiers in roles such as Tank Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver, or Bradley crew positions.
  • Units conducting prerequisite training for Tables I through VI or higher gunnery qualifications.

Note: While HBCT terminology has evolved toward Armored Brigade Combat Teams (ABCT), the form and GST principles remain foundational in current TC 3-20.31-series gunnery publications.

Structure and Sections of the Form

The one-page form captures essential information efficiently:

  1. Soldier Information — Name, Rank, Position, Unit, Platoon, Vehicle Crew, Station Number.
  2. Test Dates — Multiple columns allow for retests (up to three dates).
  3. Common Tasks — Universal skills like Threat Identification and Ammunition Identification.
  4. Platform-Specific Tasks:
    • Abrams Tasks (e.g., M240, M2, MRS, Reload).
    • Bradley Tasks (e.g., M240C, Feeder operations).
    • Guardian Tasks (MK19, M48, Misfire procedures).
    • Truck Tasks (M240B, M2HB, MK19, M249).
  5. Scoring — GO/NO-GO per task, Scorer’s Initials, and Remarks.
  6. Certification Area — Overall results and signatures.

This structure allows quick assessment of strengths and weaknesses for each crew member.

Why the Gunnery Skills Test (GST) Matters?

The GST is a mandatory gate before live-fire gunnery. It ensures every crewmember can:

  • Identify threats and ammunition types accurately.
  • Perform weapon loading, unloading, clearing, and misfire procedures.
  • Execute platform-specific tasks under time and accuracy standards.

Failing the GST prevents progression to live-fire tables, protecting safety and training resources. Units often conduct GST during T-6 to T-week windows as part of broader crew qualification programs.

How to Fill Out DA Form 7558-R? (Step-by-Step Tips)

  1. Complete soldier/unit data at the top.
  2. Conduct tasks per FM 3-20.21 / current TC standards.
  3. Mark G (GO) or N (NO-GO) for each item.
  4. Have qualified scorers initial results.
  5. Add remarks for any deficiencies or retests.
  6. Record test dates clearly (YYYYMMDD format).
  7. Maintain the form in unit training records.

Download the Official Form Here: DA Form 7558-R PDF (U.S. Army Publishing Directorate).

Always use the latest version from armypubs.army.mil for compliance.

  • DA Form 7662-R: GST Platoon Roll-Up
  • DA Form 7665-R: GST Company Roll-Up
  • Various Crew Critical Skills Test (Table I) forms

These support hierarchical reporting from individual to unit level.

Best Practices for Units

  • Train using TC 3-20.31-1 or platform-specific gunnery circulars.
  • Conduct hands-on practice before formal testing.
  • Document retraining for NO-GO tasks.
  • Integrate GST results into broader readiness tracking.

Master Gunners and evaluators should stay current with updates in the TC 3-20.31 series, as gunnery programs evolve to meet modern threats.

Download & Resources

  • Official DA Form 7558-R: Army Publishing Directorate
  • FM 3-20.21 / successor publications via Army Knowledge Online or unit training resources.
  • TC 3-20.31-1 Gunnery Skills Test reference materials.

Stay Ready: Proper use of DA Form 7558-R helps ensure your crew meets the high standards required for successful live-fire gunnery and combat effectiveness.