A device-based strategy is proposed for reducing or compressing the training time required to prepare Army National Guard armor tank crews for intermediate-level gunnery qualification on Table VIII. Using two computer-based devices, that is, the Conduct-of-Fire Trainer (COFT) and Guard Unit Armory Device Full-Crew Interactive Simulation Trainer - Armor (GUARDFIST I), time compression is accomplished in three ways. First, only Table VIII—related skills are trained on the devices. Second, emphasis is placed on training those Table VIII engagements typically not performed to standard. And third, training time is allocated primarily to crews that need it most, as determined through device-based competency pretesting. The strategy is designed for company-level implementation over three consecutive inactive duty training weekends.