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A live fire exercise (LFX) is a military exercise in which live ammunition and ordnance is used, as opposed to blanks or dummies. The term can also be found in non-military usage.

LFX Condition: If the attack by fire is executed during a live fire exercise (LFX), refer to Field Manual (FM) 3-20.21 for additional training conditions. Dynamic Operational Environment:...

The Army’s philosophy of LFXs is to train to combat readiness, which includes— Establishing a commander’s maneuver area or box where the leader can select the direction and method of fire and maneuver based on METT-T. Integrating all organic and nonorganic (direct and indirect) weapons systems and personnel.

Aug 14, 2024 · LFXs are an integral component of deliberate and rigorous training programs. LFXs create opportunities for leaders to develop expertise in creating desired weapons effects with organic and...

May 30, 2024 · Under the leadership of Operations Group Goldminer Team, led by LTC Octavia Davis and MSG Brandon Reyna, the newly designed LFX provides a realistic environment for sustainers to hone their...

CLF training in the Army in Europe is intended primarily for units deploying in support of OIF, OEF, and the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT). Priority for training will go to these units and will...

Jan 7, 2025 · Training Circular 7-9, Infantry Live-Fire Training, describes marksmanship as “one of the most important” areas that live-fire exercises (LFXs) train; we argue that it is the most important ...

Mar 22, 2022 · The U.S. Army's 1st Battalion 28th Infantry Regiment, conduct Platoon Live Fire Exercises (LFX) over 10 days in February at Fort Benning, Georgia. A LFX is conducted to test a unit's...

Sep 30, 1993 · The first chapter discusses the Army’s philosophy of LFXs; the live-fire training concept; how to develop a training strategy; special terms used to discuss LFXs; and the cyclic, progressive sustainment strategy needed to maintain a unit’s live-fire skills.