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Department of the Army *TRADOC Regulation 350-50-3 Headquarters, United States Army Training and Doctrine Command Fort Eustis, Virginia 23604-5711

19 April 2018

Training

MISSION COMMAND TRAINING PROGRAM

FOR THE COMMANDER:

OFFICIAL: THEODORE D. MARTIN

Lieutenant General, U.S. Army Deputy Commanding General/

Chief of Staff

BRETT E. REISTER

Colonel, U.S. Army Acting Deputy Chief of Staff, G-6

History. This publication is a major revision, due to revisions to Army Regulation (AR) 350-50, 3 April 2013 and evolving techniques for exercise planning, preparation, and execution of Mission Command Training Program (MCTP) exercises. This regulation is directed in AR 350- 50, paragraph 2-15p.

Summary. This regulation outlines the organization and procedures of the MCTP. It also prescribes policies, procedures, and responsibilities for headquarters and commands conducting training supported by the MCTP. This regulation also stipulates requirements for Army commands to support the training events of subordinate training audiences. The current operating environment compels joint training with other services and combined training with allied/coalition partners when available. While this document is directive for the MCTP, it is written with regard to cross-service and combined training where that participation is within the MCTP guidelines.

Applicability. This regulation applies to Army units (Active, U.S. Army Reserve, and Army National Guard) involved in training with the MCTP. When applicable, this regulation specifically addresses differences between these components.

Proponent and exception authority. The proponent of this regulation is the Deputy Commanding General, Combined Arms Center-Training. The proponent has the authority to approve exceptions or waivers to this regulation that are consistent with controlling law and *This regulation supersedes TRADOC Regulation 350-50-3, 23 June 2014.

TRADOC Regulation 350-50-3

The proponent may delegate this approval authority in writing, to a division chief with the proponent agency or its direct reporting unit or field operating agency, in the grade of colonel or the civilian equivalent. Activities may request a waiver to this regulation by providing justification that includes a full analysis of the expected benefits and must include formal review by the activity’s senior legal officer. All waiver requests will be endorsed by the commander or senior leader of the requesting activity and forwarded through their higher headquarters to the policy proponent.

Army management control process. This regulation does not contain management control provisions.

Supplementation. Supplementation of this regulation is prohibited without prior approval from the Training and Doctrine Command Headquarters, Combined Arms Center-Training, 633 McClellan Ave. (Attn: ATZL-CT); Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027.

Suggested improvements. Send comments and suggested improvements on Department of the Army Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms) directly to Combined Arms Center-Training Headquarters, 633 McClellan Ave. (Attn: ATZL-CT); Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027. Suggested improvements may also be submitted using Department of the Army Form 1045 (Army Ideas for Excellence Program Proposal).

Availability. This regulation is distributed electronically and is available on the TRADOC Administrative Publications homepage at: http://adminpubs.tradoc.army.mil/.

Summary of Changes TRADOC Regulation 350-50-3 (U.S Army Training and Doctrine Command)

This major revision, dated 19 April 2018-o Aligns with the current Chief of Staff of the Army Warfighter Exercise guidance (throughout).

o Updates the Mission Command Training Program mission, key tasks, organizational design, and capacity planning considerations (chap 1).

o Updates support provided by the National Simulation Center (para 2-10).

o Updates the Mission Command Training Program planning and execution framework to support the execution of a Warfighter exercise (chap 3).

o Adds a new chapter to describe Mission Command Training Program support to Army Service Component Command training exercise coordination and execution (chap 4).

o Updates the Mission Command Training Program Operations Group Charlie planning and execution framework to support the execution of a Brigade Warfighter exercise (chap 5).

o Updates reflect implementation of Sustainable Readiness (throughout).

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Contents Page

Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1. Purpose 1-2. References 1-3. Explanation of Abbreviations and Terms 1-4. The Mission Command Training Program (MCTP) Mission and Key Tasks 1-5. Organizational Design 1-6. Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution

Chapter 2 Responsibilities and Requirements to Supported Commands 2-1. The Chief of Staff of the Army 2-2. The Department of the Army Deputy Chief of Staff, G-3/5/7 2-3. Commanding General (CG), United States Army Training and Doctrine Command

(TRADOC)

2-4. CG, United States Army Forces Command (FORSCOM) 2-5. Director, Army National Guard 2-6. CG, U.S. Army Combined Arms Center (CAC) 2-7. Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence (G-2), TRADOC 2-8. Deputy CG, U.S. Army Combined Arms Center-Training (CAC-T) 2-9. Commander, MCTP 2-10. National Simulation Center (NSC) 2-11. TRADOC Capability Manager – Integrated Training Environment 2-12. Exercise Director (EXDIR) 2-13. Warfighter Exercise (WFX) Training Audience 2-14. Other Supporting Commands

Chapter 3 Warfighter Exercise Planning and Execution 3-1. General 3-2. Training Methodology 3-3. Warfighter Exercise Planning 3-4. Warfighter Exercise Execution 3-5. After Action Reviews (AAR) and Final Exercise Reports (FER) 3-6. Visits to Exercises and Events

Chapter 4 Army Service Component Command (ASCC) Training Exercise Coordination and Execution

4-1. Overview 4-2. ASCC Event Scheduling

Chapter 5 Brigade Warfighter Exercise Planning and Execution 5-1. Brigade Warfighter Exercise (BWFX) 5-2. BWFX Location 5-3. BWFX event life cycle (ELC) 5-4. BWFX Execution 5-5. BWFX Brigade Combat Team (BCT) Participants 5-6. BWFX Personnel Support Requirements

Chapter 6 Simulations, Models, and Army Mission Command Systems 6-1. Overview 6-2. Models and Simulations 6-3. Simulation Operations

6-4. Rules and workarounds 6-5. Command, control, computers, communication, and intelligence (C4I) systems 6-6. MCTP information management

Appendix A References Glossary

Figure List Figure 1-1. The MCTP Organization and Support Structure Figure 1-2. MCTP WFX Troop List Template (Corps) Figure 1-3. MCTP WFX Troop List Template (Two Divisions) Figure 1-4. MCTP WFX Troop List Template (One Division) Figure 3-1. WFX event life cycle Figure 3-2. WFX Exercise Timeline Figure 3-3. WFX exercise control group (ECG) structure Figure 3-4. WFX Work Cells Figure 3-5. WFX Response Cells Figure 3-6. ECG/higher command (HICOM) battle rhythm Figure 5-1. BWFX Event Lifecycle

Chapter 1 Introduction

1-1. Purpose This regulation prescribes objectives, concepts of operation, responsibilities, policies, and planning guidance for the Mission Command Training Program (MCTP) in support of multi-echelon warfighter exercises (WFXs), Army Service Component Command (ASCC)/Combatant Commander Exercises, Brigade Warfighter Exercises (BWFX), and pre-deployment exercises (when directed by United States Army Forces Command (FORSCOM)).

1-2. References See Appendix A (p. 49) for references.

1-3. Explanation of Abbreviations and Terms Appendix A (p.52) contains abbreviations and special terms used in this regulation.

1-4. The Mission Command Training Program (MCTP) Mission and Key Tasks

a. Mission. MCTP supports the collective training of Army units as directed by the Chief of Staff of the Army (CSA) and scheduled by FORSCOM to provide Commanders and Leaders the opportunity to train on Mission Command in Unified Land Operations. The MCTP supports the execution of six exercise variants, each focused on enhancing unit readiness and leader development.

b. WFX. The MCTP designs and executes multi-echelon, multi-component WFXs that provide expeditionary-focused, realistic, demanding training, and leader development opportunities, in decisive action scenarios, to commanders and their staffs on the unit’s approved training objectives. The WFX program is the CSA’s exercise program and a significant training event within the Sustainable Readiness process. The MCTP provides senior mentors and observer coach/trainers (OC/T) during a WFX exercise for the following formations’ commanders and staff: Corps, Division, Theater Sustainment Command, Expeditionary Sustainment Command, Functional/Multi-Functional Support Brigades, Special Forces Groups, and Sustainment Brigades. MCTP OC/Ts facilitate mission command training through 24-hour coverage for unit command groups, staff, and key leaders in their respective command posts, as well as staff/warfighting function and integrating cells throughout the WFX.

Additionally, each WFX training audience receives a Mission Command Training (MCT) seminar facilitated by their respective Operations Group (OPS GRP) and a senior mentor. Each facet of the WFX is designed to build and sustain unit readiness and enhance leader development. The MCTP WFX does not include MCTP support to unit ramp-up and/or command post exercises (CPX) that occur in preparation for participation as a training audience in an MCTP WFX.

c. ASCC Exercises. The MCTP, when directed, supports ASCCs, field armies, corps, or divisions designated as an Army Force command as part of an ASCC or geographic combatant command exercise. The MCTP can form the core of a Joint Staff, Operational Plans and Interoperability Directorate (J-7) supported or geographic combatant command augmented Joint

Observer Training Team (JOTT) for units designated as a Joint Force Land Component Command or Joint Task Force (JTF) as part of the exercise. The MCTP OC/T requirement for an ASCC exercise is defined as: ASCC designated training audience staff. MCTP OC/Ts and senior mentors facilitate mission command training through 24-hour coverage of: key leaders, command group, command posts, and staff/warfighting function and integrating cells throughout the ASCC exercises. The MCTP support package does not include exercise designers from MCTP OPS GRP X and MCT seminar(s). Synchronization and scheduling of MCTP support will be codified at each FORSCOM Army Synchronization and Resourcing Conference (ASRC) during the MCTP scheduling segment to include refinements and updates to the existing and future MCTP schedule.

d. Mission Readiness Exercise (MRX). MCTP supports the deploying Army unit’s culminating training event(s) directed by Commanding General (CG), FORSCOM. In exercises for units designated to be a Joint Force Land Component Command or JTF headquarters, MCTP forms the core of a JOTT with support from the Joint Staff’s (JS’s) Joint Force Development Directorate (J-7) and augmentation from the supported geographic combatant command. MCTP OC/Ts facilitate mission command training during an MRX through 24-hour coverage of:

designated training audience staff, key leaders, command group, command posts, and staff/warfighting function and integrating cells throughout the MRX.

e. Contingency Operations. The MCTP, when directed, provides staff assistance to Army units allocated in support of contingency operations. The MCTP OC/T requirement for a Contingency Operation will be based off the type unit covered and level of support requested by the unit and approved by FORSCOM.

f. BWFX. The MCTP designs and executes BWFXs that provide expeditionary-focused, realistic, and demanding training, as well as leader development opportunities in decisive action scenarios to National Guard brigade combat team (BCT) commanders and their staff based on the unit’s approved training objectives. The BWFX program is the CSA’s exercise program within the Sustainable Readiness process for National Guard BCTs. MCTP OC/Ts facilitate mission command training through 24-hour coverage for BCT command groups, staff, and key leaders in their respective command posts, and staff/warfighting function and integrating cells throughout the BWFX.

g. JTF-enabled WFX. The JTF-enabled WFX is a non-standard WFX that enables a designated Army headquarters to become formally certified as a JTF by the requesting Combatant Command. The JTF-enabled WFX is a nested, multi-echelon, multi-component exercise, scheduled during the FORSCOM ASRC, which includes additional joint context and Unified Action Partner participation. The training audience(s) in a JTF-enabled WFX are Corps and select Division HQs as a Joint Training Audience with functional and multi-functional support brigades as Army training audiences [The Decisive Action Training Environment (DATE) is the preferred base exercise scenario used during a WFX with adaptable operational variables (political, military, economic, social, information, infrastructure, physical environment, and time; known as PMESII-PT) and mission variables (mission, enemy, terrain, and weather, troops and support available, time available, and civil considerations; known as METT-TC) used to create the appropriate joint operational environment and context to meet the training audience’s training objectives]. The supported Combatant Command or ASCC publishes an exercise force requirement in the Joint Training Information Management System that specifically requests the Army to provide a mission command headquarters (i.e. division, corps, operational field army or combination) expressly for the purpose of subsequent JTF certification as the desired end state. The JTF-enabled WFX must be supported by the JS-J7 Deployable Training Team (DTT) or ASCC-provided equivalent working in coordination with MCTP to form the JOTT and the Combatant Command or ASCC provides the higher command (HICOM). This event relies upon the unified action partner participation identified in the training audience’s joint manning document and MCTP’s exercise support manning/equipping document to establish the training audience’s boards, bureaus, centers, cells, and working groups and the higher, adjacent, and supporting mission command structure with which they interact. Also includes other government agencies and multinational partners. MCTP integrates support from the JS/J-7’s Deployable Training Division or ASCC-provided equivalent to form the JTF-enabled WFX JOTT. Routinely, MCTP receives USMC, USN, United States Air Force (USAF), and US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) augmentation to create the necessary response cells. Post-event, the supported ASCC works with its combatant command and with FORSCOM to coordinate the training audience’s sustainment training and recertification as a JTF-capable headquarters.

1-5. Organizational Design The MCTP consists of a headquarters and seven OC/T OPS GRPs, and an exercise design and support OPS GRP (OPS GRP-X). The organization consists of military, Army civilians, and support contractors enabling the design and execution of exercises. The MCTP’s military OC/Ts are qualified officers, warrant officers, and non-commissioned officers who have successfully completed OC/T training and certification requirements within the standards established by United States Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC). All elements, with the exception of the Highly Qualified Experts-Senior Mentors (HQE-SMs) with relevant operational experience in the area for which they are observing, are garrisoned at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.

Figure 1-1. The MCTP Organization and Support Structure

a. MCTP Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment. The Headquarters provides mission command, administration, and resource management for the organization. Additionally, the Headquarters contains the Chief Information Officer and associated staff which is responsible for the integration of the communications systems of the MCTP and the simulation into the exercise.

The Headquarters Detachment directs the administrative and Soldier training aspects of the MCTP and supports the primary staff by facilitating the environment in which they operate and in turn supports the MCTP commander in commanding the program.

b. OPS GRP A and D. OPS GRPs A and D observe, coach, and train division and corps commanders and staffs during WFXs. When directed, they support Joint and ASCC exercises in order to provide Joint Task Force-capable headquarters in support of unified action. OPS GRPs A and D can each observe, coach, and train one division or corps headquarters per exercise.

Each OPS GRP is organized by warfighting functions with a Chief of OPS GRP (COG), Chief Observer Trainer, and a Chief of Operations. OPS GRP A, and D OC/Ts are military education level four branch-qualified officers, warrant officers, and NCOs who have successfully completed the MCTP OC/T training and certification program. These qualifications apply to all OC/Ts in the MCTP.

c. OPS GRP B and F. OPS GRPs B and F observe, coach, and train functional and multi-functional support brigade commanders and staffs during WFXs. The FORSCOM-established priorities of support are: maneuver enhancement brigades, combat and theater aviation brigades, field artillery brigades, division artillery headquarters, engineer brigades, military police brigades, explosive ordnance disposal groups, chemical brigades and then signal brigades. Each

OPS GRP can observe, coach, and train up to three different collocated brigades per WFX when manned at 100% of table of distribution and allowances (TDA) authorized OC/Ts.

d. OPS GRP C. OPS GRP C executes up to six stand-alone BWFXs per fiscal year (FY) each for a single National Guard BCT. OPS GRP C designs, observes, coaches, trains and provides an opposing force (OPFOR) and a replicated operating environment. Each of these BWFXs is a self-contained and standalone exercise conducted at one exercise location. Additionally, OPS GRP C can train up to two functional/multifunctional support brigades as part of a corps/division WFX. OPS GRP C observes, coaches, and trains functional and multi- functional support brigade commanders and staffs during WFXs. The FORSCOM-established priorities of support are: maneuver enhancement brigades, combat and theater aviation brigades, field artillery brigades, division artillery headquarters, engineer brigades, military police brigades, explosive ordnance disposal groups, chemical brigades and then signal brigades.

e. OPS GRP S. OPS GRP S observes, coaches, and trains theater and expeditionary sustainment commands and sustainment brigade commanders and staffs during embedded WFXs. Additionally, OPS GRP S incorporates the Operational Contracting Support division (OCSD), operational control from OPS GRP X, into each WFX. OPS GRP S can observe, coach, and train two sustainment HQ formations during a WFX.

f. OPS GRP J. OPS GRP J observes, coaches, and trains Army special operations forces

(SOF) operational level headquarters during WFXs. OPS GRP J also observes, coaches and trains Conventional Force (CF) commanders and staffs in SOF/CF integration, interoperability and interdependence during WFXs. OPS GRP J provides SOF scenario development and design, integrates SOF doctrine, concepts, and procedures, and serves as the SOF Response Cell / SOF HICOM during WFXs. OPS GRP J can observe, coach, and train one SOF operational level HQ per exercise. OPS GRP J OC/Ts are military education level four branch-qualified officers, warrant officers, and NCOs who have SOF background and experience (e.g., Civil Affairs, military information support operations, and Special Forces).

g. OPS GRP X. OPS GRP X provides direct support to exercise design, planning, exercise control, and management of corps/division WFXs, MRXs, but not BWFXs. OPS GRP X provides general support to OC/T OPS GRPs for other exercises based on requirements. OPS GRP X consists of the scenario design division, plans and operations division, exercise control (EXCON) division, and the World Class OPFOR (WCOPFOR) division. The Chief of OPS GRP X is also the chief exercise controller and the exercise control group chief of staff during WFX execution. OPS GRP X OC/Ts include those for cyber-electromagnetic activity, Operational Contracting, and Space Operations (supporting OPS GRPs A and/or D).

(1) The Scenario Design Division (SDD) is responsible for the creation of the complex operating environment under the doctrinal operational variables for WFXs. SDD also controls the irregular threat forces and role-players during the exercise. Additionally, SDD coordinates and integrates Unified Action Partner support to the exercise in order to meet operational training guidance and unit training objectives. They contain subject matter experts who produce Master Scenario Event List (MSEL) injects to the exercise such as media, cyber-electromagnetic activity, inform and influence activities, and military information support operations. SDD only supports WFXs.

(2) The Plans and Operations Division (Plans/Ops) simultaneously leads and synchronizes five WFX plan/prepare/execute cycles each fiscal year that integrate Joint/Interagency/Multi- National partners in support of Army senior leader training objectives in order to provide corps, division, and functional/multifunctional support brigade commanders and staffs the opportunity to train Mission Command in Unified Land Operations.

(3) The EXCON division synchronizes and manages the stimulation of training units during the execution of the WFX. EXCON ensures supporting elements that are not designated as primary training units (e.g., HICOM, response cells, work cells, etc.) are properly trained and rehearsed in preparation for the exercise. EXCON manages the synchronization and timing of exercise MSEL injects. EXCON ensures the training units have an opportunity to meet their stated training objectives and outcomes based on the guidance of the exercise director (EXDIR), chief controller, and OPS GRP chiefs. EXCON only supports WFXs.

(4) The WCOPFOR provides a “free thinking,” near-peer competitive, operational level hybrid threat that challenges the execution of collective tactical tasks by Army brigades, divisions, corps, and service components while stressing and challenging the ability of commanders and staffs to guide, integrate, and synchronize Army forces throughout the conduct of unified land operations. The WCOPFOR are certified by the TRADOC Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence (G-2) and operate under the doctrine outlined in Training Circular (TC) 7-100 series of manual describing the hybrid threat. The OPFOR threat characteristics conform to the guidance of the TRADOC G-2 in order to represent the most current threat capabilities outlined in the TRADOC World Wide Equipment Guide. The WCOPFOR has a coordinating relationship with the Army Cyber Command’s World Class Cyber OPFOR for WFX planning and execution. WCOPFOR only supports WFXs.

(5) The OCSD observes, coaches, and trains operational contracting support for joint, corps, division, and functional/multi-functional support brigade training audiences. OCSD enhances the operating environment by including, developing, coordinating, and executing contracting requirements and fiscal implications into exercises. OCSD coordinates with other organizations through the sustainment HICOM support cell, with strategic enablers and interagency partners having operational contract support authority on the battlefield.

Additionally, OCSD coordinates with the Army Contracting Command and United States Army Finance Command to arrange for contracting augmentee observer, coach, trainers (AOC/Ts), resource management and comptroller subject matter experts to provide contract-funding oversight during exercises. OCSD supports WFXs, BWFXs, ASCC and JTF-enabled exercises.

h. 505TH Command and Control Wing, Detachment 1 (505TH CCW, DET 1). The 505TH CCW DET 1 is the MCTP USAF liaison to USAF elements participating in combat training, codified under the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Joint Training Transformation Initiative, and Joint National Training Capability events. The 505TH CCW, DET 1 observes, coaches, and trains commanders, staffs, and their USAF airpower operations liaison elements in the integration of airpower and application of joint firepower. The 505TH CCW, DET 1 commander serves as the Deputy Exercise Director for Airpower, also known as the Chief of Airpower, during WFX and Mission Readiness Exercise events. Based on the MCTP priorities and 505TH CCW, DET 1 resources, each OPS GRP is supported by USAF OC/Ts, EXCON, and planning staff to ensure accurate USAF air and space capabilities and doctrine are represented. This relationship is based on AFI 10-251.

i. Army Joint Support Team (AJST). The AJST is the TRADOC and Combined Arms Center (CAC) lead for joint air-ground operations, education, and training, including both the mission command processes and the joint command and control processes associated with joint air operations (e.g., close air support, air interdiction, airspace control, joint targeting, common operational picture, and integrated air and missile defense). AJST educates and trains the MCTP personnel in support of joint air-ground operations requirements. AJST support is integral to the MCTP organization and function. They provide expertise, systems, OC/Ts, and coordinates for battlefield coordination detachment support to the MCTP events to provide a battlefield coordination detachment response cell (with augmentation) when a full battlefield coordination detachment is not required. During the execution and assessment phases of exercise training events, the AJST provides observations and other relevant input on all aspects of Joint Air- Ground Integration relevant to both operations and Mission Command Information System (MCIS) employment for the MCTP leadership and respective OC/Ts.

j. HQE-SMs. Also known as the Senior Mentor program. Managed by the US Army Civilian

Senior Leader Management Office (CSLMO). Senior mentors are retired general officers appointed by the CSA and the Chief of Staff of the Air Force. MCTP senior mentors coach, teach, and mentor training audience commanders and their command groups through the operations process and execution of the exercise. Senior mentors also oversee doctrinal standardization within exercise training events, participate in the MCT seminars, and provide holistic feedback to the Army’s senior leadership. The MCTP commander assigns each HQE- SM to every training event for each exercise training audience.

1-6. Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution The MCTP’s exercises are scheduled with FORSCOM at the ASRC out to five years. The MCTP uses Combat Training Center (CTC) funds to resource MCTP costs associated with each exercise.

a. Capacity. The MCTP designs, coordinates, and executes five multi-echelon embedded WFXs and five ASCC exercises per fiscal year. An MRX is executed in lieu of a WFX as directed by FORSCOM. When manned at 100% of TDA authorized OC/Ts, the October, November, and February WFXs consist of up to a corps and division or two division HQ, two sustainment commands, up to eight functional/multifunctional support brigades, and a SOF HQ.

In the April and June WFXs, capacity for functional/multifunctional support brigades is up to six per WFX.

(1) When manned at 100% of TDA authorized OC/Ts, the annual training capacity of the WFX program accommodates:

(a) Up to two corps or other operational-level headquarters.

(b) Up to eight RA/RC division headquarters.

(c) Thirty-six functional/multifunctional support brigades.

(d) Ten Sustainment commands and brigades.

(e) Up to two SOF operational level HQs.

(2) The annual training capacity for National Guard BCTs is up to six stand-alone

BWFXs, as outlined in chapter 1-5, paragraph d.

(3) Up to five ASCC exercises (e.g., JUDICIOUS RESPONSE, ULCHI- FREEDOM

GUARDIAN, TALISMAN SABRE, VIBRANT RESPONSE, LUCKY WARRIOR, and AUSTERE CHALLENGE) are distributed for execution among the MCTP OPS GRPs.

(4) The MCTP requires 100% of the TDA sourcing by TRADOC to execute MCTP exercises to standard. Reduction in the MCTP manning below the TDA reduces the throughput and number of training audiences per fiscal year. Additionally, manning below the TDA reduces capacity in planning and design of the multiple exercise event life cycles (ELCs) conducted annually and requires Augmentee OC/Ts (AOC/T) to be resourced to the MCTP. Reduction in the MCTP manning reduces capacity for exercise planning, because personnel involved in planning are also involved in the execution of exercises. TRADOC must ensure manning for all MCTP training OPS GRPs to 100% during planning and execution of all exercises to achieve required capacity based on demand signature. AOC/Ts must be on location and complete in-processing no later than three days prior to the start of the exercise to receive standard MCTP OC/T training and integration into the exercise.

(5) Other considerations in planning capacity are:

(a) MCTP conducts two weeks of OC/T training twice annually.

(b) MCTP requires equipment shipping time of up to 10 days for overseas shipments and up to five days for continental United States exercises.

(c) MCTP requires up to 14 days for WFX and ten days for BWFX equipment setup and work station controller training.

(d) There are five established WFX windows established by FORSCOM per fiscal year in the months of October, November, February, April, and June.

1. Program objective memorandum (POM) WFX Training Audience Capacity. At 100% of

TDA authorized OC/Ts, MCTP training audience capacity for a WFX is as follows: OPS GRP A- up to one corps or division headquarters; OPS GRP D- up to one corps or division headquarters; OPS GRP S- up to two sustainment headquarters (e.g., expeditionary sustainment command, sustainment brigade); OPS GRPs B and F- up to three functional/multi-functional brigade headquarters each; OPS GRP C- up to two functional/multi-functional brigade headquarters in the October, November, and February WFX windows; OPS GRP J- up to one special operations forces headquarters.

2. Situational WFX Training Audience Capacity. Partial TDA OC/T manning results in fewer qualified and trained OC/Ts, requires additional AOC/Ts during each exercise, and reduces training audience capacity as follows: OPS GRP A- up to one corps or division headquarters; OPS GRP D- up to one corps or division headquarters; OPS GRP S- up to two sustainment headquarters (e.g., expeditionary sustainment command, sustainment brigade); OPS GRPs B and F- up to two functional/multi-functional brigade headquarters each; OPS GRP C- up to one functional/multi-functional brigade headquarters in the October, November, and February WFX windows; OPS GRP J- up to one special operations forces headquarters.

(e) MCTP OPS GRP C supports the execution of up to six stand-alone BWFXs conducted in a six month window established by FORSCOM per fiscal year in the months of April, May, June, July, August, and September.

Figure 1-2. MCTP WFX Troop List Template (Corps)

Figure 1-3. MCTP WFX Troop List Template (Two Divisions)

Figure 1-4. MCTP WFX Troop List Template (One Division)

(6) The MCTP conducts embedded exercises distributed over three permanent sites (Fort

Leavenworth, KS for Warfighter Simulation (WARSIM), WARSIM Intelligence Module, and WCOPFOR; Fort Lee, VA for Logistics Federation (LOGFED); and Hurlburt Field, FL for battlefield coordination detachment, air operations center, and air warfare simulation). MCTP routinely distributes the exercise network to two additional training unit garrison locations.

Additional satellite locations with limited simulation capability may be accommodated for the unit replicating the maneuver, sustainment, and SOF HICOMs. Sites beyond this capacity incur significant risk in the ability of the MCTP to resource simulation equipment and execute exercise control to ensure desired training objectives are met.

(7) The MCTP does not support unit ramp-up training events and CPX that occur in preparation for participation as a training audience in an MCTP WFX. Simulation model support for unit ramp-up training events and CPXs is coordinated through, and provided by, the Global Simulation Capability of the National Simulation Center (NSC), Combined Arms Center- Training (CAC-T), Ft. Leavenworth, KS.

(8) MCTP directly coordinates for Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Army Material

Command, United States Army Special Operations Command, and other supporting commands as outlined in para. 2-14 for support to WFXs.

b. Scheduling Constraints. All the MCTP exercises and supported training events are scheduled at the ASRC by FORSCOM. The MCTP Commander, through deliberate planning, may elect to exceed the MCTP planned capacity if the situation provides additional flexibility for the MCTP to plan, resource, and execute around known constraints.

(1) Requests for non-standard, out-of-cycle, and un-programmed exercises must be submitted in writing by the training audience through the Army command (ACOM)/chain of command to the respective proponent (HQDA for ASCC or FORSCOM for WFX/BWFX) for approval at least 12 months prior to exercise execution. The training audience is responsible for all additional costs associated with the variance from a standard exercise.

(2) All Units requesting additional MCTP OPS GRP support for contingency operations and other unforeseen events must provide a fund cite/source at the time of request. This is necessary because contingency operations are not programmed as part of the normal MCTP POM cycle and are not funded by the CTC program. Funding includes exercise costs associated with travel, lodging, and per-diem as well as any other costs associated with MCTP support to planning events. Additional MCTP support funding applies to both MCTP personnel and MCTP support contractors.

(3) Approving Authorities. HQDA G-3/5/7 is the approval authority for all requests for

MCTP non-standard support associated with ASCC exercises. CG, FORSCOM (ATTN: G- 3/5/7) is the approval authority for all requests of MCTP non-standard support for non-ASCC exercises. Unforeseen requests include, but are not limited to, support of contingency operations and any other request not scheduled IAW chapter 1, paragraph 1-6, section b (Scheduling).

Units will resolve funding for such requests prior to approval by HQDA. Major Army commands forward requests through FORSCOM; include OCONUS country clearance data if applicable. Requests will include a fund cite/source, and exact costing data, determined by MCTP and the requesting unit. FORSCOM provides a recommendation and forwards the request through HQDA (DAMO-TR) to the HQDA G-3/5/7.

c. Resourcing.

(1) HQDA provides funds to ACOMs and the National Guard Bureau for WFX, WFX MCT seminar, BWFX, and ASCC exercises. Costs associated with exercise planning event travel and per-diem is a unit bill and is funded with the unit’s home station funding.

(2) HQDA provides TRADOC funding for the MCTP military, Army Civilian, Army

Support Contractor support, and travel to support annual exercise training requirements to include the authorized ELC.

(3) MCTP uses the Joint Training Information Management System and the Joint Training

Coordination Program, respectively, to request and to fund many of the capabilities enabling joint training. MCTP is eligible to participate in the Joint Training Coordination Program by maintaining its program accreditation and technical site certification through the Joint National Training

Capability. Joint Training Information Management System and Joint Training Coordination Program allow the MCTP to directly request other service and USSOCOM support along with the corresponding funding from Joint National Training Capability.

(4) Additional MCTP resourcing and required augmentation:

(a) The MCTP requires AOC/T support for all exercises if not manned to 100% or if training unit requirements exceed the rank and skill requirements of the MCTP TDA. In accordance with Army Regulation (AR) 350-50, TRADOC, as a goal, will fill 100% of the MCTP OPS GRP’s personnel requirements through permanent party assignment. TRADOC will coordinate with the rotational unit’s ACOM or ASCC to fill individual MCTP rotational OC/T shortfalls for 80 percent of authorized TDA positions within the approved troop list which TRADOC is unable to support. The training unit ACOM will source all AOC/T requirements above the MCTP TDA to meet approved training objectives. The MCTP will provide required AOC/Ts to ACOMs no later than the final event planning (FEP). AOC/T requirements will be resolved by ACOMs prior to the FEP.

(b) For Operational Capability Assessments and Joint exercises, the ACOM, directing or supporting, will resource or coordinate for joint augmentation required to form a JOTT. Specific request of augmentation will be provided to the ACOM no later than the unit MCT (on/about W- 180).

(c) ACOMs will also source personnel to fulfill exercise control group (ECG) requirements, which include but are not limited to the EXDIR and staff, HICOM response cell, the maneuver and sustainment control cells, echelon above division or corps functional cells, subordinate response/work cell, and MTC exercise support personnel.

(5) Outside agencies requesting the MCTP assistance with data collection, information gathering, etc. will reimburse the MCTP for any additional costs directly resulting from this collection effort. The training unit must concur with requests for outside agency participation.

(6) Training or exercise participation of foreign government agencies will be in accordance with AR 350-50.

(7) The WFX senior headquarters training audience is responsible for consolidating the

Field Budget Estimates for participating units and distributing funds provided by FORSCOM for each WFX accordingly.

Chapter 2 Responsibilities and Requirements to Supported Commands

2-1. The Chief of Staff of the Army The sole approval authority for:

a. WFX cancellation.

b. Changes to operational training guidance used in the WFX design process.

2-2. The Department of the Army Deputy Chief of Staff, G-3/5/7

a. Approves participation of foreign military units at MCTP exercises in accordance with AR 350-50.

b. Approves changes to the MCTP staffing and manning.

c. Requests Joint and Special Operations personnel required to meet training guidance and directives as outlined in the Exercise Support Manning and Equipping Document (ESMED) produced for each exercise.

d. Approves all un-forecasted requests for MCTP support as explained in paragraph 1-6, (b) above.

2-3. Commanding General (CG), United States Army Training and Doctrine Command

(TRADOC)

a. Establishes priorities for the allocation of TRADOC resources identified to support the

MCTP.

b. Provides AOC/Ts to backfill the MCTP TDA shortfalls in support of standard exercises.

c. The Director, CTC Directorate, on behalf of CG, TRADOC, plans and executes the CTC accreditation process in coordination with FORSCOM and USAREUR and develops an accreditation report every two years in accordance with AR 350-50.

2-4. CG, United States Army Forces Command (FORSCOM)

a. Sources required training support, response cell, and work cell personnel, special skilled personnel, and AOC/Ts required above the MCTP TDA as outlined in the ESMED when modular subordinate units cannot fill those positions.

b. Schedules WFXs within the MCTP capacity to meet Sustainable Readiness requirements.

c. Approves exercise locations for major subordinate commands.

d. Appoints EXDIR for major subordinate command’s WFX at the ASRC and confirmed at the Concept Development conducted no earlier than W-370.

e. Enforces training unit responsibilities and the MCTP planning guidance to training audiences.

f. Approves WFX training objectives.

g. Serves as approval authority for changes in time or location of the ELC to include MCT and associated venue for training audiences.

2-5. Director, Army National Guard

a. Sources required training support, response cell, and work cell personnel as outlined in the ESMED when modular subordinate units cannot fill those positions.

b. Schedules major subordinate command’s WFXs with FORSCOM at the ASRC.

c. Approves exercise locations which meet Department of Defense Risk Management

Framework for Information Technology (IT) and authority to operate requirements for major subordinate commands.

d. Enforces training unit responsibilities and the MCTP planning guidance to rotational units.

Responsible to backfill training audiences and/or response cell units that reclama an ASRC-directed WFX assignment unless otherwise relieved by FORSCOM.

2-6. CG, U.S. Army Combined Arms Center (CAC)

a. Executes oversight of the MCTP in accordance with CSA, HQDA, FORSCOM, and TRADOC directives.

b. Provides required Title 10 support to the MCTP.

c. Resources the MCTP personnel requirements.

d. Develops training and curriculum resources to support the MCTP mission and OC/T training based on emerging doctrine.

2-7. Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence (G-2), TRADOC

a. Researches, prepares, and updates the DATE and hybrid threat concept and doctrine to include products from the National Ground Intelligence Center.

b. Prepares the base OPFOR threat characteristics for the WCOPFOR to derive specific exercise threat characteristics in order to accomplish exercise objectives.

c. Conducts validation and assistance visits for the WCOPFOR in accordance with AR 350-50.

d. Provides intelligence support to WCOPFOR requests for information.

e. Assists the MCTP in developing workarounds and/or simulation requirements to integrate operating environment variables into exercises.

f. Provides relevant targeting databases based on the operating environment(s) developed in the common base scenario(s).

g. Coordinates the design of the operational environment and provides ISR support to MCTP exercises.

2-8. Deputy CG, U.S. Army Combined Arms Center-Training (CAC-T)

a. Manages overall MCTP program training and support requirements necessary to train Army units and leaders for decisive action.

b. Serves as approval authority for orientation visits to the MCTP exercise events (see paragraph 3-5, c.1.)

c. Oversees and approves the execution of the MCTP budget for exercises.

2-9. Commander, MCTP

a. Responsible for planning and execution of the MCTP exercises.

b. Applies the CTC concept of operations to all MCTP exercises (see AR 350-50, chap 1).

c. Supervises development of scenarios for use in WFXs.

d. Ensures WCOPFOR portrays accurate hybrid threat doctrine and threat characteristics.

e. Ensures proper conduct and coordination of the ELC.

f. Ensures simulation capability, to include hardware requirements, that supports training exercises.

g. Approves all ECG decisions regarding personnel, equipment, or facilities for each WFX.

h. Develops, publishes, and distributes rules, parameters, and workarounds that govern the

MCTP operations using the associated simulation programs.

i. Assigns responsibility to OPS GRPs for planning, coordination, and execution of each exercise.

j. Ensures OPS GRPs conduct OC/T certification and AOC/T training.

k. Serves as the Deputy EXDIR for division/corps WFXs, responsible to the EXDIR for the command, control and supervision of MCT and exercise planning, preparation, and execution.

During the execution of the WFX, in the absence of the MCTP Commander, the Chief of OPS GRP X is the Deputy EXDIR.

l. Exercises operational control of the Mission Training Complex(s) (MTC) facilities, equipment, and player/controller personnel throughout train up, execution, and termination.

m. Identifies and develops logistical requirements to support MCT and exercise operational needs. Requirements include equipment availability and transportation, technical and maintenance support, and personnel augmentee requirements.

n. Responsible for controlling, manning, equipping, and executing support contracts at the

McHugh Training Center, Fort Leavenworth, KS.

o. Responsible for the collection of observation and trends. Conduct semi-annual reporting to the Center for Army Lessons Learned.

p. Assigns HQE-SMs to training audiences.

2-10. National Simulation Center (NSC) The Global Simulation Capability of the NSC provides the following to MCTP:

(1) Gives priority for support to MCTP missions.

(2) Provides and operates Federation Control in conjunction with MCTP simulation support for MCTP WFXs.

(3) Provides communications and network support during MCTP WFXs.

(4) Provides space in the NSC facility for OPS GRP X in support of MCTP WFXs.

(5) Provides Battlefield Visualization full motion video to MCTP and the training audience from the simulation into training unit command posts.

(6) Provides software and hardware maintenance support for simulation systems used by

MCTP.

(7) Stores and ships through the MCTP contract simulation hardware and hard drives in support of WFXs, as required.

(8) Annually reviews the memorandum of agreement (MOA) during the first quarter of each fiscal year which outlines responsibilities with MCTP. The MOA will be updated as required.

(9) Collaborates with MCTP in the attempt to resolve simulation problems either through defined processes, work arounds or requirements through TRADOC Capability Manager - Integrated Training Environment/TRADOC Capability Manager-Constructive to PEO-STRI to make changes to the simulation software.

(10) The Logistics Exercise Simulation Directorate (LESD), a subordinate of the Global

Simulation Capability and located at Ft. Lee, VA, provides the following:

(a) Sustainment/Logistics simulation (LOGFED) and exercise design support.

(b) Stimulation of designated sustainment mission command systems or processes.

(c) Training and oversight of unit personnel serving as LOGFED workstation operators.

(d) Training of selected MCTP personnel on the use of LOGFED.

(e) Installation, configuration, maintenance, and assistance in the installation of LOGFED hardware/architecture at the exercise site/MTC.

(f) LAN/WAN support.

(g) Joint Deployment Logistics Model technical support at the exercise site/MTC.

2-11. TRADOC Capability Manager – Integrated Training Environment The TRADOC Capability Manager – Constructive provides simulation model and help desk support to MCTP missions.

2-12. Exercise Director (EXDIR)

a. WFX EXDIR Defined. The EXDIR is a general officer appointed by the CG, FORSCOM and approved by the CSA. The EXDIR is the chief representative and delegated decision maker of Army senior leaders. The EXDIR will:

(1) Receive WFX planning updates during planning event out-briefs for information purposes only.

(2) Review WFX training objectives and commander’s training end state for all participants.

(3) Assume control of WFX upon arrival to the WFX training location. Represent CG, FORSCOM and MCTP during the exercise.

(4) Approve start of exercise (STARTEX) conditions. STARTEX conditions are the training and OPFOR unit locations, strength, level of engineering effort, etc. at the start of the

(5) Ensure training audience’s compliance to WFX Pre-STARTEX schedule.

(6) Provide exercise planning point of contact (POC) to MCTP upon notification of appointment.

(7) Chairs daily White Cell meetings during WFX execution in order to review and approve

WCOPFOR future planning and execution, review and approve storylines and MSELs, dialogue with Senior Mentors and COGs, and approve changes in exercise conditions to stimulate training objectives.

(8) Participates in the CG, FORSCOM Commander-to-Commander dialogue sessions for Corps and Division (both AC and RC) WFX training audiences on/about W-270.

(9) Serves as WCOPFOR (Red Force) Supreme High Commander during the exercise.

(10) Serves as HICOM (Blue Force) Commander or delegates to a General Officer of the tasked HICOM unit.

(11) Approves date/time group for Change of Mission (i.e. end of WFX).

b. BWFX EXDIR Defined. The BWFX EXDIR will be of a grade equal to or higher than that of the BCT commander and a higher headquarters response cell (HHRC) provided by either the training audience aligned division or the training audience’s state troop command, OPS GRP C serves as division headquarters for the brigade training audience. The EXDIR will:

(1) Review and comment on BWFX training objectives, task organization and assets available, as well as the exercise scenario.

(2) Act as the 52ID Commander, portray the actions and intent of adjacent and higher headquarters as appropriate, and attend and provide input during the OPS GRP C daily White Cell meetings and after action reviews (AARs).

c. ASCC EXDIR is appointed by the Combatant Commander based on the scenario and echelon of senior training audience.

2-13. Warfighter Exercise (WFX) Training Audience

a. General. A Training Audience is defined as a US Army headquarters formation determined by HQDA G-3/5/7 (in accordance with the ARSTRUC) as eligible for WFX participation in which FORSCOM allocates one OPS GRP and a HQE-SM to conduct a MCT seminar and provides dedicated OC/T coverage during the WFX resulting in receipt of a mid-exercise AAR (MAAR) and a final AAR (FAAR). In some cases, two units will be designated as a Combined Training Audience. Usually, this is a higher headquarters to subordinate headquarters relationship (e.g., division headquarters combined with the division artillery). All units participating in training with the MCTP will do the following:

(1) Provide a single POC upon notification of a scheduled exercise to assist MCTP with exercise planning and preparation.

(2) Comply with milestones specified in the memorandum of instruction.

(3) Provide approved training objectives at the FORSCOM Commander-to-Commander dialogue VTC (W-270). Following the FORSCOM Commander-to-Commander VTC, provide final version of training objectives to MCTP no later than 15 days prior to the initial event planning (IEP). Training objectives for each exercise training audience will be consolidated at the IEP and provided to the FORSCOM commander for review and approval.

(4) Provide guidance to the MCTP OPS GRP on…