ATTACHMENT 4A Sample MCTP Exercise Solution WFX 28-3 Brief V6.pdf

Mission Command Training Program “Warfighters!”

UNCLASSIFIED

WFX 28-3

Exercise Brief

CHAIR: COL _______

FACILITATOR: MAJ ___ _____ (S5)

PURPOSE: Share WFX understanding and parameters

Information/Understanding Planning

Direction/Guidance Decision/Approval Review/Assessment

INPUTS:

• WFX 28-3 FPE Outbrief

• Site Survey

• C2CD

• Planning Guidance

• COA Approval Brief

OUTPUTS:

• Shared Understanding

AGENDA:

• AO/AI/COA

• V Corps Training Objectives

• CPX III WG Notes

• CPX III Personnel and Capabilities

Requirements

• Mission Statement

• Commander’s Intent

• WFX 28-3 Exercise Timeline

• WFX Exercise Control Group (ECG)

Structure

• WFX 28-3 Troop List (Resourced

Units) Risk Analysis

UNCLASSIFIED

+JED

POC: MAJ Garvin, WilfordAs of: 14SEP21

WFX 28-3

AO/AI/Concept of the Operation

HICOM

USAREUR

XXXX

FRKS

V Corps

XXX

GRAF

Lithuania Common Scenario

Warsim

MCTP

OG-A

GRAF

MCTP

OG-B

FLKS

WCOPFOR

X

MP

X

XX

DSB

MCTP

OG-C

X

XX

X

XX

DSB

FSGA

+SR CTRL

+JED

X

XX

SUST

HICOM

MD

CJSOTF

x

X

XXX

SUST

1ID

XX

+MCC

+JED

XXX

X

+ECG

+MUSE

+INTEL

+JED

+JED

Baltic 1.5

12POL

XX

X

XXX

X

XX

X

XX

3ID

XX

X

XXX

SFAB

III

XXX

EOD

X

XXX

CA

X

XXX

SOF

Phase 1. Plan. Begins: prior to concept development, 15 AUG 22.

Ends: Conclusion of FPE.

• Initial Event WG, 20 APR 27

• C2CD, 14 JUL 27

• Initial Planning Event, 23-25 JUN 27

• 1AD Academics, 17-21 AUG 27

• 1CD Academics, 17-21 AUG 27

• VC/POL Academics, 12-16 OCT 27

• Final Planning Event, 10-12 NOV 27

Phase 2. Prepare. Begins: Conclusion of FPE. Ends: Beginning of

CPX3.

• HICOM WARNORD, 13 NOV 27

• HICOM OPORD, 08 DEC 27

• Exercise OPORD, 15 DEC 27

• Equipment arrival and setup, 12 JAN 28

• Final Data Load, 4 FEB 28

Phase 3. Rehearse. Begins: CPX3. Ends. STARTEX, 24 JAN 28

• CPX III, 24-28 JAN 28

• Pre-STARTEX CAR/RXL Window, 31 JAN -4 FEB 28

• Day VALEX, 4 FEB 28

Phase 4. Execute. Begins: STARTEX, 5 FEB 28. Ends: CoM, 13 FEB 28.

• STARTEX, 05 0600 FEB 28

• MAAR, 09 FEB 28

• ENDEX, o/a 13 1200 FEB 28

• FAAR, 14 FEB 28

Phase 5. Assess. Begins: FAAR Ends: Submission of FER

• FAAR, 28 FEB 28

• MCTP AAR, 03 MAR 8

• MCTP Final Exercise Report, 08-12 MAR 28

UNCLASSIFIED

1. Exercise distributed mission command of the Corps across the Atlantic, consisting of the MAIN, TAC, and SACP, and subordinate units both CONUS and in Europe; plan and synchronize transitions and maintain mission command through deliberate handover between each command node in a degraded communications environment to include displacement of the command posts [TAC and MCP]; validate C4ISR architecture; empower subordinate commanders to execute disciplined initiative through clear and concise commanders intent, planning guidance, and the orders process.

2. Define the fight at echelon and exercise staff processes that enable disciplined initiative and the synchronization of all WfFs across all domains, including space. This is accomplished through effective use of the Operations Process to support the commander’s ability to understand, visualize, describe, direct, lead, and assess. This exercise will provide a validation of battle drills in the management of dynamic and deliberate operations and intelligence processes enabled through joint capabilities (Air, SOF, Space, Cyber, Maritime shaping capabilities) requested thru the JFLCC.

3. Through the targeting process, deliver, integrate, and synchronize multi-domain lethal and non-lethal effects in order to shape the division’s close fight and enable decisive maneuver. Plan, coordinate, and synchronize combined kinetic and non-kinetic fires to shape the deep fight, and develop a collection plan to enable this effort; maximizing the whole-of-theater intelligence enterprise and exploiting enemy vulnerabilities.

4. Plan and direct operational sustainment and protection activities, to include medical, to extend the Corps’ operational reach, sustain operational tempo, and prevent the enemy’s ability to disrupt friendly operations.

5. Plan and direct mobility and countermobility tasks to enable offensive and defensive operations.

Purpose: Prepare V Corps to deploy, fight in Multi-Domain Large Scale Ground Combat in a multinational environment, and win in support of National Military Objectives against a peer or near-peer threat in support of EUCOM combatant commander requirements.

V Corps WFX 28-3 Training Objectives

CDR Endstate: V Corps successfully deploys, executes the Warfighter, and redeploys from European Theater of operations. V Corps staff is proficient in the operations process and prepared to fight and win in a multinational environment against a peer or near-peer threat.

HQDA Standard METL:

• MET 1: Conduct Force Projection for Corps (71-CORP-7300)

• MET 2: Conduct Forcible Entry Operations for Corps (71-CORP-1340)

• MET 3: Conduct Campaign and Major Land Combat Operations (71-CORP-7000)

• MET 4: Conduct Shaping Operations for Corps (71-CORP-1270)

• MET 5: Conduct an Attack for Corps (71-CORP-7120)

• MET 6: Conduct a Defense for Corps (71-CORP-7222)

UNCLASSIFIED

2 X PAX

S33 9x PAX (3x Mil, 6x ACP)

505th 6x PAX

Key Capabilities -Intel Systems Coord

-ARCHER

Storyline Scripting -Irregular Forces -HICOM Integration -Joint Targeting

-MCC

-Sustainment Control

- Tech Support

GRAF (HICOM / ECG Main) ORG Estimated Personnel

2x PAXS2

OPS GRP A

1x PAX

CIO/S6

1x PAX S4

1x PAX 35x PAX, 2x SM

6x PAX (5x ACP, 1x Mil)

S35

S5

JED

FSGA (Satellite 2)

ORG Estimated Personnel

S33 6x PAX (6x ACP) JED 2x PAX 505th 1x PAX

OPS GRP C 14x PAX, 1x SM

CIO/S6 5x PAX (4x ACP, 1x Mil) 24 Analytic Collaboration Tech Support

Technical Capabilities

CPX III Personnel and Capabilities Requirements

HICOM

ORG Estimated Personnel

JED 2x PAX (CY,EW) OPFOR 6x PAX

Technical Capabilities EW Adj. 6x PAX (TA Provided)-2x DTG w/ support (Fires, ADA, Aviation, Sustainment, etc.)

Tech Support - NEMOC CIO/S6 2x Pax (ACP)

*estimated numbers account for ADVON personnel in addition to those just identified as CPX III support.

* Technical Services Support (JLCCTC, C4I (MCiS), Networking, VTC related services required at all locations.)

Analytic Collaboration Tech Support

Technical Capabilities

CIO/S6 5x PAX (4x ACP, 1x Mil)

FRKS (Satellite 1)

ORG Estimated Personnel

S33 6x PAX (6x ACP) JED 2x PAX 505th 1x PAX

OPS GRP B 14x PAX, 1x SM

Sheet1

GRAF (HICOM / ECG Main)

ORG Estimated Personnel

S2 2x PAX

Key Capabilities S33 9x PAX (3x Mil, 6x ACP)

-Intel Systems Coord

-ARCHER

Storyline Scripting -Irregular Forces -HICOM Integration -Joint Targeting

-MCC

-Sustainment Control - Tech Support S35 2 X PAX

505th 6x PAX

S4 1x PAX

S5 1x PAX

JED 1x PAX

OPS GRP A 35x PAX, 2x SM

CIO/S6 6x PAX (5x ACP, 1x Mil)

FSGA (Satellite 2)

ORG Estimated Personnel

OPS GRP C 14x PAX, 1x SM

S33 6x PAX (6x ACP)

JED 2x PAX

505th 1x PAX

Technical Capabilities CIO/S6 5x PAX (4x ACP, 1x Mil)

24 Analytic Collaboration Tech Support

No Training Audience FLKS

ORG Estimated Personnel

OPFOR 6x PAX

Technical Capabilities JED 2x PAX (CY,EW)

CIO/S6 2x Pax (ACP)

FRKS (Satellite 1)

ORG Estimated Personnel

OPS GRP B 14x PAX, 1x SM

S33 6x PAX (6x ACP)

JED 2x PAX

505th 1x PAX

Technical Capabilities

Analytic Collaboration Tech Support

CIO/S6 5x PAX (4x ACP, 1x Mil)

UNCLASSIFIED

CPXIII Exercise Control Group (ECG) Structure

MCTP supports the CPX III HSMC HQ through deliberate integration of staff systems. This ensures unity of effort during exercise execution in order to achieve training objectives.

As of: 13FEB23

OG-C

ECG Satellite

FSGA

ECG Staff

OPFOR

OC/T

Control

WFX

Support

XXXX

HICOM

S-33 S-35S-2

ECG Main

GRAF

WCOPFO

R LNO S-4

FSGA

FRKS

GRAF

Coordination As OF: 111330AUG27

JED

S-35

JED

OG-B

ECG Satellite

FRKS

S-33

OG-J

JED

S-35

OG-J

S-33

CIO/S-6CIO/S-6

CIO/S-6

WCOPFORSenior ControlFLKS JEDCIO/

S-6

UNCLASSIFIED 7

WFX 28-3

5-13 FEB 28

UNCLASSIFIED POC: MAJ Garvin, WilfordAs of: 14SEP21

Mission Statement

NLT 5 February 2028 MCTP, in conjunction with allied partners, executes WFX 28-3 for nine training audiences at Grafenwöhr, GE , three training audiences at Fort Riley, Kansas, and three training audiences at Fort Stewart, GA in order to facilitate training of participating unit commanders, staffs, and leaders on mission command in large scale combat operations.

UNCLASSIFIED

POC: MAJ Garvin, WilfordAs of: 14SEP21

Expanded Purpose. MCTP assists training audiences achieve training objectives to assist the Chief of Staff of the Army to ensure the readiness of the force to fight and win in large scale combat within multi-domain operations.

Key Tasks.

• Assist training objective accomplishment through scenario stimulation, OC/T feedback in execution, and professional AARs.

• Retain core Warfighter experience within the Baltic scenario.

• Protect training objectives of CTCs during CTC integration.

• Use the Mission Partner Environment C2 Network

• Employ MDO capabilities to facilitate Army force development.

• Challenge training audiences to the maximum extent possible while ensuring the achievement of training objectives.

Endstate. WFX 28-3 conducted to the FORSCOM standard with unit training objectives achieved. Army units are ready to fight and win in multi-domain operations with MCTP recorded lessons learned shared across the Army.

MCTP team members safely deployed and redeployed.

Commander’s Intent

UNCLASSIFIED

WFX 28-3 Exercise Timeline

W-05

W-04

W-03

W-06

W-01

W-17

W-16

W-14

W-13

W-12

W-11

W-08

W-07

W-10

W-09

W-15

W+14

W-02

W+01

W+02

W+03

W+04

W+05

W+07

W+08

W+09

W+10

W-+13

W+11

W+06

W-02

JAN / FEB

FEB

M

AA

R WFX 28-3 Part B

FA

AR

CHANGE of MISSION

STARTEX NET:

050600FEB 28

Warm Start 0001-0600*

W

Cell OIC In-Brief

Final Data Adjustments

Units Begin Departure

Data Upload

As of: 31 JAN 23

RC Training

MCTP CPX II

Personnel Arrival

W+12

NLT All OC/Ts Arrive 1st ECG

Board

MCTP MB1

Arrival

MCTP TORCH

Arrival

WFX 28-3 Part A MCTP Torch

Departs

MCTP Equip Ships

CAR/RXL Window

WFX 28-3 Equipment Set up

Equipment Arrival

C4I Integration/Validation

Tactical Corps /TA Rehearsal Window:

V Corps: TBD

1ID CAR: TBD

3ID CAR: TBD

Intel / Fires: TBD Sustainment: TBD

TA MB

RSOI

WFX EVENT

REHEARSALS

HOLIDAY

MCTP /ECG

STA/ OG EVENT

HICOM

HICOM

Integration

HICOM

Tactical

Conditions Check

Day

VALEX

Night

VALEX

*All Times GMT+1 unless denoted

PAUSEX

Draft for Coordination / Planning

W-20

W-19

W-18

W-25

W-24

W-22

W-21

W-23

V COPRS CPX III

JAN

UNCLASSIFIED

OG-C

ECG Satellite

FSGA

ECG Staff

OPFOR

OC/T

Control

WFX

Support

WFX Exercise Control Group (ECG) Structure

WCOPFORSenior ControlFLKS

XXXX

Exercise Director HICOM CJSOTF

X

S-33 S-35S-2

Chief Controller

505th CDR

(USAF

DS)

MCTP CDR

(Deputy Ex.

Director)

ECG Main

GRAF

OG-A

WCOPFOR

LNO S-4

JED

OG-J

FSGA

FRKS

GRAF

Coordination

MCTP supports the WFX HICOM HQ through deliberate integration of staff systems. This ensures unity of effort during exercise execution in order to achieve training objectives.

JED

S-35

JED

OG-B

ECG Satellite

FRKS

S-33

OG-J

JED

S-35

OG-J

S-33

CIO/S-6CIO/S-6CIO/S-6

CIO/

S-6

UNCLASSIFIED

XX

DIV TRP

(POL)

II

XXXX

(POL)

NSE

X

MECH

(POL)

XX

XXXX

CFLCC

USAREUR

V

XXX

HN

Allied Forces

USAREUR

XXXX

INTEL

USAREUR

MUSE

USAREUR

TA / WORK CELL

HICOM

RESPONSE CELL

MCC

FUNCTIONAL CELL

SCRIPTED ONLY

SUPPORT DETAIL REQs

Unit per Annex A

Sourcing Unit

Requires Sourcing

Enhanced RC

UNIT

LOCATION

GRAF GER

FRKS

FSGA

GER

EXERCISE

SUPPORT

USAREUR

FRKS

EXERCISE

SUPPORT

1ID

MAYOR

CELL

OG SPT

DETAIL

MTC SPT

DETAIL

COMMO

DETAIL

FSGA

EXERCISE

SUPPORT

3ID

LEGEND

WFX 28-3 Troop List (Resourced Units)

(POL)

III

* This is not a Tactical Task Organization

XXXX

SUST 21

TSC

21 TSC

CJSOTF

X

OG-J

20 CBRNE80744 MED

(embedded in another cell)

32AAMDC 32

MD

UK

3 ID

XX

MECH

(POL)

X

XXX

EMIB

X

XXX

X

II

III Corps 53

MCB

X

X

MP

CA

X

II

2 POG

III

XXX

SUST

X

X

X

69 ADA

XXX

ESC

X

X

SFAB

X

III

EOD

XXX

X

CAV2 CAV

III

X

XXX

MECH

(POL)

X

(POL)

X

PNZR

(GER)

X

(GER)

ii

XX

DLD

1ID1ID

X

1ID

X

1ID

1 ID1ID

X

X

3-1

1CD

II

1CD

XX

DSB

X

X

XX

XX

X

CAB

XXX

X

X

XX

XX

DSB

X

X

XX

X

XX

XX

X

CAB

XXX

X

XXX

DLD

3 ID3ID

X

3 ID

X

3ID

3 ID3ID

X

3ID

X

6-1

3ID

II

3ID

XXX

DLD

MAYOR

CELL

OG SPT

DETAIL

MTC SPT

DETAIL

COMMO

DETAIL

MAYOR

CELL

OG SPT

DETAIL

MTC SPT

DETAIL

COMMO

DETAIL

1 ID

XX

XXX

DLD

SOF

X

10101

XX

V

UNCLASSIFIEDAs of: 7SEP21

Risk Analysis

Planning Assumption

CCIR (yes/no question; to be developed with

Specific Information Requirements and

Indicators)

Risk/Opportunity if Assumption Proven

Wrong

Initial Assessment (Considers Severity and

Probability)

Decision Point:

Commander/Exercise

Director Decision Required

Resources Available (informs DST)

LTIOV (Last Time Information of Value)

Operational Environment

(PIR)

Friendly (FFIR)

Potential spillage risk from

REL/FVEY

between SIPR- MPE enclaves and unauthorized external observation to classified information.

Will the transfer of information from SIPR to

MPE have control measures in place to ensure there is no spillage?

-FDO procedures will be in place, but proper classification marking & handling is a must to ensure proper security classification enclave is enforced.

Opportunity is to catch potential event as early as possible to prevent loss of classified information.

Potential risk to mission predicated on the information involved with the spillage event.

Severity will be case dependent None currently.

FDOs & Standardized mitigation measures

UNCLASSIFIED 14

GRAF Critical Capabilities

SECTION CAPABILITY JUSTIFICATION NOTES

S2 Current Ops HICOM Liaison

Current Ops of INTEL/MUSE and liaison between HICOM G2 and ECG

Cannot be accomplished remotely/through reach-back

EXCON EXCON Exercise stimulus properly coordinated and executed, ensure training prior to WFX accomplished as directed

Cannot be accomplished remotely/through reach-back

S33 Current Ops Current Operations functions in COIC, all ECG briefs

Cannot be accomplished remotely/through reach-back; no line OG

S35 FUOPS Team Synchronize stimulation IAW EXDIR decision and guidance

GRAF Personnel:

• Military (x2)

• NGSC (x4)

S4 S4 Chief / HICOM Liaison

Linkage between HICOM, Sustainment Control, and ECG

Cannot be accomplished remotely/through reach-back

S5 HICOM Liaison Synchronize HICOM 1x Lead Planner

OGJ Replicates CJSOTF No SOF TA so OGJ must replicate a

CJSOTF

Provides TA with CJSOTF exercise inputs

505 CCW Mini Combat OPS Replicate AOC-RC functionality (2-3 people)

8-hour coverage for SODO/C2 Coord

CIO/S6 Technical Support Install, Operation and Management of all IT systems. (SIM, C4I, Services)

Enables MCTP to execute WFX exercise.

Cannot be accomplished remotely. Touch Labor.

UNCLASSIFIED 15

GRAF Critical Capabilities

Critical Capabilities at GRAF

SECTION CAPABILITY JUSTIFICATION NOTES

S2 Security Manager /

FDO

Provide information security and foreign disclosure advice to ECG and units

Cannot be accomplished remotely/through reach-back

EXCON EXCON Exercise stimulus properly coordinated and executed, ensure training prior to WFX accomplished as directed

Cannot be accomplished remotely/through reach-back

S33 Real life support Requires in-person coordination with MTC staff and OGs

Cannot be accomplished remotely/through reach-back

S4 Sustainment Control Requires in-person coordination with Senior Training Audience and 12POL.

Cannot be accomplished remotely/through reach-back.

JED/JTT OC/T Support Provide OC/T support for CY, EW, Space, STO, IO, & PAO to TA

Cannot be accomplished remotely/through reach-back

505th OC/T 1xOC/T per US TA Observe Div JAGIC and CORPS TACP

MCC Partnered Force Representation

Represent partnered forces within the exercise for SFAB-specific and wrap-around stimulation.

Personnel: 8x PAX

OGA OC/T Support Provide OC/T support for 5 x Training Audiences(V Corps, 75FAB, 13ESC, 89MP, 36EN)

Cannot be accomplished remotely/through reach-back

UNCLASSIFIED 16

FRKS Critical Capabilities

Critical Capabilities at FRKS

SECTION CAPABILITY JUSTIFICATION NOTES

EXCON EXCON Exercise stimulus properly coordinated and executed, ensure training prior to WFX accomplished as directed

Cannot be accomplished remotely/through reach-back

S33 Real life support Requires in-person coordination with MTC staff and OGs

Cannot be accomplished remotely/through reach-back

JED/JTT OC/T & CEMA

Adjudication

Provide OC/T support for CY, EW, Space, STO, IO, & PAO to TA

Cannot be accomplished remotely/through reach-back

505th OC/T 1 OC/T to observe 1CD JAGIC/FUOPS

OGB OC/T Support Provide OC/T support for 3 x Training Audiences(1CD, 1CD FAB, 1CD DSB)

Cannot be accomplished remotely/through reach-back

CIO/S6 Technical Support Install, Operation and Management of all IT systems. (SIM, C4I, Services)

Enables MCTP to execute WFX exercise.

Cannot be accomplished remotely. Touch Labor.

UNCLASSIFIED 17

FSGA Critical Capabilities

Critical Capabilities at FRKS

SECTION CAPABILITY JUSTIFICATION NOTES

EXCON EXCON Exercise stimulus properly coordinated and executed, ensure training prior to WFX accomplished as directed

Cannot be accomplished remotely/through reach-back

S33 Real life support Current Operations functions in COIC, all ECG briefs

Cannot be accomplished remotely/through reach-back; no line OG

OGC N/A N/A 75th FAB RC at Riley while TA @ GRAF

CIO/S6 Technical Support Install, Operation and Management of all IT systems. (SIM, C4I, Services)

Enables MCTP to execute WFX exercise.

Cannot be accomplished remotely. Touch Labor.

Critical Capabilities at FLKS

SECTION CAPABILITY JUSTIFICATION NOTES

CIO/S6 Technical Support Install, Operation and Management of all IT systems. (SIM, C4I, Services) NEMOC, OPFOR.

Enables MCTP to execute WFX exercise.

JLCCTC Simulation Operated out of Regional Sim Center. Touch Labor.

UNCLASSIFIED

Shipping Scenario:

1. Plan Shipping for WFX 28-3.

2. Plan for Customs and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements.

3. Ensure equipment meets set-up (Exercise Time-line).

4. Ship all required Technical and Operations equipment as needed.

5. Inventory all required equipment to always ensure 100% accountability.

6. Return Shipment to FT. Leavenworth Kansas and ensure all equipment is accounted for.

7. CONUS to CONUS shipping time is roughly 10 days.

8. CONUS to OCONUS is roughly 15 Days.

Exercise Locations

Shipping planning factors by Truck:

Historic Shipping Cost: lbs varies due to size of exercise.

30,000 lbs CAIN $30,945 each truck holds up to 30,000 lbs.

60,000 lbs FCTX $33,853 each truck holds up to 30,000 lbs.

90,000 lbs FLNC $37,595 each truck holds up to 30,000 lbs.

15,000 lbs ROK $170,424 (one site).

Overseas planning factors:

Depends on size and construct of exercise 100-1500 shipping containers will move to exercise location.

Shipping Support