DA Form 7858: Tier 3 Table VI MI Crew Certification

DA Form 7858: Tier 3 Table VI MI Crew Certification – US Army units rely on standardized tools like DA Form 7858 to evaluate and certify intelligence crews under the Military Intelligence Training Strategy (MITS). This form supports readiness for Brigade Combat Teams (BCTs) and other formations.

What Is DA Form 7858?

DA Form 7858, titled “Scorecard for Operational Management Team MI Training Strategy: Tier 3, Table VI, Crew Certification,” is an official Department of the Army form. It evaluates the performance of Operational Management Teams (OMT) during collective training exercises at the crew level.

It is part of Tier 3 of the MITS, which focuses on MI crew certification. Table VI represents the culminating evaluation table in the progressive training structure (similar to gunnery tables), where crews demonstrate full mission proficiency under realistic conditions.

Download the official form here: DA Form 7858 PDF.

Understanding the Military Intelligence Training Strategy (MITS)

The US Army Intelligence Center of Excellence (USAICoE) developed MITS as a tiered, objective framework to measure and improve intelligence readiness across BCT intelligence structures.

  • Tier 4: Individual MOS proficiency.
  • Tier 3: MI Crew Certification (where DA Form 7858 applies).
  • Tier 2: MI Platform Certification.
  • Tier 1: Intelligence Warfighting Function (IWF) certification at BCT level.

Tier 3 builds crew-level skills so intelligence teams can effectively support the intelligence cycle—planning, collection, processing, exploitation, analysis, and dissemination (PCPAD)—in support of unit METL and commander’s priorities.

Purpose and Use of DA Form 7858 in Crew Certification

Leaders use the scorecard during Table VI exercises to objectively assess whether an Operational Management Team meets certification standards. It documents:

  • Task performance standards.
  • Go/No-Go evaluations.
  • Strengths, weaknesses, and retraining recommendations.
  • Overall crew readiness for operational deployment.

Certification under Table VI confirms the crew can operate as a cohesive team in complex environments, integrating with other warfighting functions.

Key Components of Tier 3, Table VI Training

Table VI is the “qualification” or certification table. It typically includes:

  • Full-mission profile scenarios.
  • Integration of multidiscipline intelligence (HUMINT, SIGINT, GEOINT, etc.).
  • Communications and reporting under stress.
  • Support to targeting and operations.
  • After-action reviews (AARs) and performance documentation via DA Form 7858.

Units often conduct this training at home station using simulators like IEWTPT or during field training exercises (FTX) and rotations at Combat Training Centers.

Who Uses DA Form 7858?

  • MI Company Commanders and Operations Officers.
  • OMT Leaders and Crew Chiefs.
  • Brigade S2 Sections.
  • Training and Readiness evaluators in Active Army, Army National Guard, and Army Reserve units.

It applies to various MI disciplines but is specifically tailored here for Operational Management Teams.

How to Properly Complete and Use the Scorecard?

  1. Preparation — Review the relevant Training Circular (e.g., TC 2-19.403) for exact tasks and standards.
  2. Execution — Observe the crew during the Table VI event.
  3. Evaluation — Mark performance for each critical task (Go/No-Go).
  4. Documentation — Record comments, overall rating, and certification recommendation.
  5. Follow-up — Use results for retraining plans and readiness reporting.

Maintain records per Army Records Management policies for audit and historical tracking.

Benefits of MITS Tier 3 Certification

  • Provides commanders with quantifiable intelligence readiness metrics.
  • Ensures crews are prepared for Large-Scale Combat Operations (LSCO) and Multi-Domain Operations.
  • Reduces risk by identifying gaps before deployment.
  • Standardizes training across the Army, improving interoperability.
  • TC 2-19.403: Military Intelligence Training Strategy for the Brigade Combat Team Tier 3.
  • Army Publishing Directorate (armypubs.army.mil) for all MITS forms and TCs.
  • Intelligence Electronic Warfare Tactical Proficiency Trainer (IEWTPT).
  • Army Training Network (ATN) for additional resources.

For the latest guidance, visit official Army sites or consult your unit’s intelligence training officer.

Stay mission-ready: Proper use of DA Form 7858 and adherence to MITS Tier 3 standards directly contributes to the Army’s intelligence dominance on the battlefield. Commanders and MI professionals should integrate these tools into their annual training plans.