Who is responsible for conducting training and gunnery qualification per established CATS?

The responsibility for conducting training and gunnery qualification per established CATS (Common Army Training System) standards primarily falls on commanders. Commanders hold the authority and accountability for the overall readiness and effectiveness of their unit. They are tasked with ensuring that all personnel receive the necessary training to meet operational requirements and standards, which includes gunnery qualifications.

While instructors, sergeants, and training officers play important supporting roles in training and qualification processes, it is the commander's role to establish the training priorities and to ensure that the training is conducted according to the set guidelines. Commanders also assess the overall training effectiveness and make decisions regarding resources needed for successful completion of gunnery and other training programs.