A training plan without specifics is just a wish list. For each priority skill: identify the specific learning resource (book, course, mentor, practice), define a measurable milestone (completed TCCC course, changed oil on a diesel engine, made a net contact on HF), and set a target date. Prioritize based on your ECHO gap analysis — develop skills that close the most critical gaps first.

The training log creates accountability and a record of genuine capability development. Log formal courses, self-study hours, practical exercises, and mentorship sessions. Skills that are not practiced decay — use the log to identify skills that haven't been practiced in over 12 months and schedule refreshers. This log also feeds your ROSTER entry — keep both synchronized.

Formal credentials have two values: legal authority to perform certain functions (HAM radio operator, EMT) and demonstrated baseline competency that others can rely on. Document every credential with issue date, expiration date, and renewal requirements. Set a 90-day reminder before expiration. An expired HAM license or a lapsed CPR certification is a gap that costs nothing to fix before the crisis.

The gap report is FORGE's primary output — a ranked list of the skills you most need to develop, in order of priority. Priority is determined by three factors: how critical the skill is to your group's survival (medical > basket weaving), how wide your current gap is (0 = 5 vs 3 = 2), and whether your ECHO threat assessment specifically identifies this skill gap as a vulnerability. This report drives your training plan.