ATTACHMENT 6 Performance Work Statement (PWS) 23JUL24.pdf

UNCLASSIFIED

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

23 July 2024

Mission Command Training Program Fort Leavenworth, KS

PART 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1. General Contract Overview

1.2. Description of Services/Introduction

1.3. Background

1.4. Contract Scope

1.4.1. Warfighter Exercises (WFXs)

1.4.2. Joint Task Force (JTF)-Enabled WFX

1.4.3. Army Service Component Command (ASCC) / Joint and Combined Staff Training (JCST) Exercises

1.4.4. Mission Readiness Exercise (MRX)

1.4.5. Contingency Operations

1.4.6. Deployment Exercise

1.5. The Mission Command Training Program, Mission Statement

1.5.1. Organizational Description

1.5.2. MCTP Headquarters

1.5.3. Operation Groups

1.5.4. Operations Group J

1.5.5. S-2 Intelligence

1.5.6. S-3 Operations

1.5.6.1. S-33 Current Operations (CUOPS)

1.5.6.2. S-35 Future Operations (FUOPS)

1.5.6.3. The S-37 And Exercise Resourcing

1.5.6.4. Joint Effects Division (JED)

1.5.7. The S-5 (Plans Division)

1.5.8. The World Class OPFOR (WCOPFOR)

1.5.9. 505TH Command and Control Wing, Detachment 1 (505TH CCW, DET 1)

1.5.10. Army Joint Support Team (AJST)

1.5.11. Highly Qualified Experts-Senior Mentors (HQE-SMs)

1.6. Exercise Planning Cycle Overview

1.6.1. Concept

1.6.2. Exercise Schedule

1.6.3. Technical Support

1.6.4. Receipt of Mission and Concept Development [W-330]

1.6.5. Concept Development (CD) Video Teleconference (VTC) or Initial Staff Coordination (EWG#1) [W-300]

1.6.6. Initial Planning Event and Site Survey (IPE) [W-200]

1.6.7. Academics

1.6.8. Final Planning Event (FPE) [W-100]

1.6.9. Exercise Directors Brief (EBD) [W-74]

1.7. General Exercise Execution

1.7.1. Pre-STARTEX Set-up and Training

1.7.2. Establishing the Exercise Location(s)

1.7.3. Exercise Control Group (ECG)/ Training

1.7.4. General ECG Structure

1.7.4.1. ECG Leadership

1.7.4.2. Maneuver HICOM Response Cell

1.7.4.3. Sustainment augmentation to HICOM Response Cell

1.7.4.4. Higher Command (HICOM) Support Cells

1.7.4.5. Maneuver Control Cell (MCC)

1.7.4.6. Movement Control Battalion (MCB) Cell

1.7.4.7. Work Cells (WC)

1.7.4.8. Response Cells (RC)

1.7.5. Warfighter Exercise Execution

1.7.5.1. Warfighter Exercise Battle Rhythm

1.7.5.2. Higher Command (HICOM) Battle Rhythm

1.7.5.3. Exercise Control Group Battle Rhythm Events

1.7.5.4. OC/T Azimuth Check

1.7.5.5. Exercise Control Group Decision Board

1.7.5.6. World Class Opposing Force and Scenario Synchronization

1.7.5.7. Exercise Control Working Group

1.7.5.8. Scenario and MSEL Synchronization

1.7.5.9. Change of Mission (COM)

1.7.5.10. MCTP Internal AAR

1.7.5.11. Event Lifecycle Termination

1.8. Contract Information

1.8.1. Phase-In Plan

1.8.2. Phase-Out Plan

1.8.3. Type of Contract

1.9. General Information

1.9.1. Contracting Officer Representative (COR)

1.9.2. Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings

1.9.3. Identification of Contractor Employees

1.9.4. Recognized Federal Holidays

1.9.5. Hours of Operation

1.9.6. Place of Performance

1.9.7. Security Requirements

1.9.8. Quality Control

1.9.9. Quality Assurance

1.9.10. Contractor Travel

1.9.11. Other Direct Costs

1.9.12. Data Rights

1.9.13. Organizational Conflict of Interest

1.9.14. Key Control

1.9.14.1. Lost Keys

1.9.14.2. Control of Keys

1.9.14.3. Lock Combinations

PART 2 - DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS

2.1. Definitions

2.2. Acronyms

PART 3 - GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3.1. General Information

3.2. Facilities

3.3. Utilities

3.4. Equipment and Supplies

3.5. Equipment Operation, Maintenance, and Repair

3.6. Refuse Collection

PART 4 - CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4.1. General Information

4.2. Contractor Furnished Vehicles and Equipment

PART 5 - SPECIFIC TASKS

5.1. Program Management

5.1.1. General Requirements in Support of Operations Groups

5.1.2. Personnel

5.1.2.1. Key Personnel and Special Qualifications

5.1.2.1.1. Program Manager

5.1.2.1.2. Operations Group, FUOPS, and Plans and Team Chiefs

5.1.2.1.3. S-35 Scenario Design Chief

5.1.2.1.4. Technology Team Lead

5.1.2.1.5. WCOPFOR Team Chief/Senior (Lead) Analyst

5.1.2.1.6. Warfighting Function (WfF) Analysts

5.1.2.1.7. Workstation Controllers

5.1.2.1.8. Warfighting Function Analyst Duties and Functions

5.1.2.1.9. WCOPFOR Military Analyst / Primary Staff:

5.1.2.1.10. Cyber Scenario Writer

5.1.2.1.11. Audio Visual Technician

5.1.2.1.12. Information Environment Scenario Writer

5.1.2.1.13. Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) Scenario Writer

5.1.2.1.14. Space Operations Scenario Writer

5.1.2.2. Training and Certifications

5.1.2.2.1. Phase I - Initial Training

5.1.2.2.2. Phase II - Sustainment Training

5.1.2.2.3. Phase III – Exercise-Specific Pre-Deployment Training

5.1.3. Knowledge Management

5.1.3.1. Knowledge Management Functions/Tasks

5.1.3.2. Government Meetings, Planning Events, and Briefings

5.1.3.3. Government Files

5.1.3.4. Maintain a Digital Library

5.1.3.5. Access to Data and Information

5.1.3.6. Contractor Database and Government Web Site

5.1.4. Contract Management Team Tasks

5.1.4.1. Service Contract Reporting (SCR)

5.1.4.2. End of Year Budget Forecasting

5.1.4.3. Contractor Progress, Status, and Management Report

5.1.4.4. Annual Work Plan

5.1.4.5. Foreign Export and Import Shipment and Services

5.2. Support to the Operations Process

5.2.1. Plan

5.2.1.1. Develop and Plan Exercise Scenarios

5.2.1.1.1. Exercise Operational Environment (OE) Development

5.2.1.1.2. Develop Country Studies

5.2.1.1.3. Develop a Training Targeting Database

5.2.1.1.4. Develop Threat and Host Nation Orders of Battle

5.2.1.1.5. Higher Headquarters Order or Planning Guidance

5.2.1.2. Planning Event Attendance Requirements

5.2.1.3. Support Event Lifecycle and Exercise Planning Events

5.2.1.4. Support Planning for Academics

5.2.1.5. Support Development of WfF Storylines and AARs

5.2.2. Prepare

5.2.2.1. Scenario Design Support

5.2.2.1.1. Supporting Scenario Design Methodology

5.2.2.1.2. Required Scenario Design Support

5.2.2.2. Cyber Scenario Design Support

5.2.2.3. Information Operations Scenario Design Support

5.2.2.4. Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) Scenario design support

5.2.2.5. Space Operations Scenario Design Support

5.2.2.6. Attack the Network/Hybrid Threat Scenario Design Support

5.2.2.7. Final Preparation for Exercises

5.2.2.8. Training Site Equipment Shipment and Support

5.2.3. Execute

5.2.3.1. Execute and Control Exercises

5.2.3.2. Higher Command (HICOM) Structure and Functions

5.2.3.2.1. Exercise Higher Headquarters (HICOM) Support

5.2.3.2.2. Role of the HICOM

5.2.3.3. Workstation Controller Duties and Functions

5.2.3.4. Audio Visual Technician Duties and Functions

5.2.3.5. Joint Effects Division (JED) Adjudication Cell

5.2.3.5.1. JED Adjudication Cell Tasks

5.2.3.5.2. JED Adjudication Cell Staffing

5.2.4. Assess

5.2.4.1. Post-Exercise Activities

5.2.4.1.1. After Action Review Support to the Operations Groups

5.2.4.1.2. Final Exercise Reports

5.2.4.1.3. Training Audience Take Home Package

5.2.4.2. Contractor After Action Report

5.3. Support to the World Class Opposing Force

5.3.1. Operational Strategic Command (OSC) Headquarters

5.3.1.1. OSC Command Post Functions

5.3.1.2. Command and Control the OSC

5.3.2. Division Tactical Group (DTG) Command Post Functions

5.3.2.1. Organize DTG Staff, Information Management Procedures, Equipment and Facilities to Support Command and Control Functions

5.3.3. Senior Red Control Cell

5.3.4. Work Areas Alpha/Bravo/Charlie/Delta

5.3.5. Integrated Fires Command (IFC) Work Area

5.3.6. Irregular Warfare Work Area Uniform (WA-U)

5.3.7. OPFOR ISR Work Area

5.3.8. Integrated Support Command (ISC) Work Area

5.3.9. OPFOR AIR (OPAIR) Work Area

5.3.10. Work Area Zulu (Non-Competitive and Follow-On Forces)

5.3.11. WCOPFOR Mission Command Training Support

5.3.12. OPFOR Trend Analysis

5.4. Role Player Support and Replication of Unified Action Partners (UAPC)

5.4.1. The MCTP Unified Action Partners Cell (UAPC)

5.4.2. UAPC Garrison Operations

5.4.3. UAPC Event Operations

5.4.4. UAPC Role Players and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)

5.4.5. Role Player/UAPC Medical Treatment

5.4 6. Role Player/UAPC Uniforms

5.5. Technical/Simulation Support

5.5.1. Exercise Planning Requirements

5.5.2. WARSIM Databases

5.5.3. Rules and Workarounds Book

5.5.4. Simulation Control Plan (SCP)

5.5.5. Simulation Exercise Support

5.5.6. Mission Partner Environment (MPE)

5.5.7. Cyber Security Assurance Administrators

5.5.7.1. Risk Management Framework (RMF)

5.5.7.2. Trouble-Shoot Hardware and Software

5.5.7.3. Security/Cyber Security

5.5.7.4. Technical Information Cyber Security Management

5.5.7.5. Cyber Security/Information Training

5.5.7.6 Systems Management

5.5.8. Post Exercise Support Requirements

5.5.9. Data Collection Plan

5.5.10. Configuration Control Board

5.5.11. Analytic Collaboration Tool

5.5.12. WCOPFOR Intelligence Analysis Common Operational Picture (COP)

5.6. Operational Cyber Support

5.7. Multidomain Analytics

5.8. Sustainment Integration and Control Division

5.8.1. Sustainment Integration and Control Division Tasks:

5.8.2. Execute Actions as Sustainment Control During Exercises

5.8.3. Sustainment Full-Time Support

5.8.4. Sustainment Part-Time Team

5.8.5. Sustainment Full/Part Time Qualifications

PARTS 6, 7, 8 - RESERVED

PART 9 - APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

9.1 Required Publications (Current Editions)

9.2. Applicable Publications (Current Editions)

9.2.1. Joint And Department of Defense Publications

9.2.2. Army Publications

PART 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1. General Contract Overview.

This is a non-personal services contract to provide contracted mission support for the planning, coordination, and execution of exercises conducted by the US Army’s Mission Command Training Program (MCTP). The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn, is responsible to the Government.

1.2. Description of Services/Introduction.

The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform the mission support as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS) except for those items specified as Government furnished property and services. The Contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.3. Background.

Fort Leavenworth is one of the US Army’s Combat Training Centers for combined arms education, doctrine, and leadership development. The MCTP supports the collective training of US Army units as directed by the Chief of Staff of the Army (CSA) and scheduled by Forces Command (FORSCOM) in accordance with the Regionally Aligned and Modernization Model (ReARMM) process. It plans and executes exercises at worldwide locations to train leaders and provide commanders the opportunity to train on mission command in Large Scale Combat Operations (LSCO).

The MCTP performs its mission by conducting five basic types of exercises: Warfighter Exercises (WFX); Joint Task Force (JTF)-Enabled WFX; US Army Service Component/Joint and Combined Staff Training Exercises (ASCC); Mission Readiness Exercises (MRX) and Contingency Operations. Key aspects of these exercises are summarized below.

On average, the MCTP conducts five WFXs annually in support of corps and division training audiences and support units up to five Combatant Command or US Army Service Component Commands exercises annually. Each WFX requires about ten weeks of planning and support over a period of nine to twelve months; at any one time, the MCTP is developing between five and seven exercises each year.

The Combatant Command exercises, or US Army Service Component Commands exercises, are planned and executed by those commands. MCTP only supplies Observer Coach Trainers and an After-Action Review Contractor support package for these exercises.

MCTP, when directed, supports US Army units identified as a Deployment Expeditionary Force by executing a culminating training event (i.e. a Mission Rehearsal Exercise) as part of Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) Unified Endeavor-Series exercise program.

The MCTP, when directed, provides staff assistance to US Army units allocated in support of contingency operations.

1.4. Contract Scope.

The Contractor shall provide non-personal technical services to support the mission requirements of the MCTP. The Contractor shall provide a staff with the qualifications necessary to operate computer-based simulations and models, and automated tools used for the collection and analysis of information used by MCTP. These include the Joint Land Component Constructive Training Capability (JLCCTC) systems, Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Information Systems (C4I), Mission Command Information Systems, (MCIS) Warfighter Simulation (WARSIM), legacy simulation federation models such as After-Action Review System (AARS), Perspective (AAR platform) and the Archive and Enhanced Retrieval Tool (ARCHER).

The Contractor shall support two forward exercise sites and be capable, as needed, to support a third forward site in addition to supporting MCTP operations at Fort Leavenworth, KS.

The Contractor shall support Risk Reduction Events (RREs), Command Post

Exercises (CPXs) and contingency operations when directed by the Government. The Contractor shall create, update, and sustain a training program for the existing and future simulations utilized by MCTP (i.e., WARSIM and any follow-on system designated by the U.S. Army) and provide simulation training to U.S. Department of Defense personnel participating in an exercise and any foreign nationals only when the MCTP Foreign Disclosure Officer (FDO) has given clearance in writing to do so.

The Contractor shall provide contract personnel to attend U.S. Army provided operator and master operator training for U.S. Army Mission Command Systems (AMCS) to maintain training and certification on AMCS and any future U.S. Army fielded AMCS and assist training units during pre-exercise integration and network testing involving U.S. Army training audiences during the exercise.

The Contractor shall support MCTP as a subordinate command of the US Army

Combined Arms Center. As such the Contractor may be required to provide products to support CAC requests of MCTP to support its mission to develop full Doctrine, Organizations, Training, Materiel, Leader Development and Education, Personnel, Facilities, and Policy (DOTMLPF-P) requirements for divisions, corps, and theater armies while synchronizing and integrating doctrine, training, education, and leader development solutions across the six warfighting function proponents, the combined arms team, Joint Force, and multi-national partners.

1.4.1. Warfighter Exercises (WFXs).

The Contractor shall support and provide services to MCTP in support of multi-echelon, multi-component WFXs focused on tactical corps and division formations as major units of action during Large Scale Combat Operations (LSCO) in multidomain operational environments. WFXs are scheduled by FORSCOM on behalf of the CSA.

Each WFX is tailored to provide expeditionary-focused, realistic, demanding training, and leader development opportunities by integrating Joint, Interagency, Intergovernmental, Multinational (JIIM) operations against near-peer threats in a multi-domain contested environment.

The WFX program is the CSA’s exercise program and a significant training event within the ReARMM. Instead of emphasis on individual enabling functional/multifunctional brigades such as artillery, aviation, and sustainment, these brigades are now viewed in the context of corps and division formations. Primacy is now placed on the vertical integration of WfFs throughout the depth of the formation and their horizontal synchronization to achieve corps and division end states.

The MCTP provides Highly Qualified Experts-Senior Mentors (HQE-SMs) and Observer Coach Trainers (OC/T) to tactical corps and division formations with subordinate units and enablers organized by Warfighting Functions (WfF) during WFXs.

MCTP Operations Group OC/Ts are also organized by WfF to facilitate mission command training through exercise coverage of unit command groups, staff, and key leaders in their respective command posts, and integrating cells throughout the WFX.

Prior to each WFX, senior training audience (corps and/or division) formations receive academics facilitated by their respective operations group and HQE-SM.

Each facet of the WFX is designed to build and sustain unit readiness and enhance leader development. The MCTP only supports non-standard unit ramp-up and/or command post exercises (CPX) that occur in preparation for participation as a senior training audience in an MCTP WFX when requested and funded by the unit.

1.4.2. Joint Task Force (JTF)-Enabled WFX.

When directed, the Contractor shall support JTF-enabling WFXs 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-enabling 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-enabling WFX are corps and select division headquarters as a joint training audience with functional and multi-functional support brigades as Army subordinate units.

The supported Combatant Command or ASCC publishes an exercise force requirement in the Joint Training Information Management System (JTIMS) 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-enabling WFX must be supported by the Joint Staff J-7 (JS-J7) Deployable Training Team (DTT), or an ASCC-provided equivalent OC/T team, working in coordination with MCTP to form the Joint Observer Training Team (JOTT). The Combatant Command, or ASCC, provides the higher command (HICOM) for the exercise. This event relies upon unified action partner participation identified in the training audience’s joint manning document and MCTP’s exercise support manning/equipping document (ESMED) 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.

This also includes other Government agencies and multinational partners. Routinely, MCTP receives US Marine Corps (USMC), US Navy (USN), United States Air Force (USAF), US Space Command (USSPACECOM), 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.

1.4.3. Army Service Component Command (ASCC) / Joint and Combined Staff Training (JCST) Exercises.

When directed, the Contractor shall support ASCCs, field armies, corps, or divisions designated as an Army Force (ARFOR) 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 (JS-J7) supported or geographic combatant command augmented Joint Observer Training Team for units designated as a Joint Forces Land Component Command (JFLCC) or Joint Task Force (JTF) as part of the exercise.

The MCTP OC/T requirement for an ASCC exercise is defined by size and scope of the ASCC designated training audience staff. MCTP OC/Ts and HQE-SMs facilitate mission command training through coverage of key leaders, command group, command posts, and staff/WfF and integrating cells throughout the ASCC exercises. 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.

Standard MCTP support to an ASCC headquarters event consists of up to one full OPSGRP and Contractor support package with an HQE-SM to provide a formal AAR to the ASCC commander and primary staff as the training audience.

Funding for this package is provided by the Combat Training Center (CTC) program allocation from HQDA. This standard support package does not include mission command academics or exercise designers from MCTP Operations Directorate.

Standard MCTP support applies to the approved event execution dates only. Whenever possible, MCTP will send an event planner to select ASCC hosted planning events (e.g., initial, mid-point, and final planning conferences if required) and up to two additional planning events as requested by the ASCC. MCTP will conduct an exercise site survey in conjunction with one of the planning events as needed.

1.4.4. Mission Readiness Exercise (MRX).

When directed the Contractor shall provide services to MCTP in support of a deploying Army unit’s culminating training event and may include support from JS-J7 when the unit has been designated to serve as a Joint HQ. MCTP augments the JOTT when a unit is designated as a JFLCC or JTF. MCTP OC/Ts facilitate mission command training during an MRX through coverage of designated training audience staff, key leaders, command group, command posts, and staff/WfF and integrating cells throughout the

MRX.

1.4.5. Contingency Operations.

When directed, the Contractor shall support MCTP in providing staff assistance to Army units allocated in support of contingency operations. These events consist of pre-event coordination and planning, academics events, mobile training teams, and potentially simulation-assisted vignettes.

The MCTP OC/T requirements to support a contingency operation will be based on the type of unit covered, level of support requested by the unit and approved by FORSCOM and contingency mission requirements.

All units requesting additional MCTP support for risk reduction events, Command Post Exercises (CPXs), contingency operations, and other unforeseen events, must provide a fund cite/source at the time of request.

This is necessary because risk reduction events, CPXs and contingency operations are not programmed as part of the normal MCTP Program Objective Memorandum (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, MCTP support Contractors, and HQE-SMs.

1.4.6. Deployment Exercise.

When requested, the Contractor shall support a Deployment Exercise (DEPEX), which could be a supplement to another MCTP exercise. The DEPEX is normally a 10–15-day event with the objective to exercise the unit in deployment related activities. These include, but are not limited to Crisis Action Planning, Operation Order/Operation Plan/Fragmentary Order (OPORD/OPLAN/FRAGO) development, Unit Movement Plans, Reception, Staging, Onward Movement, and Integration (RSOI) planning, and analysis and transportation feasibility analysis.

1.5. The Mission Command Training Program, Mission Statement.

MCTP designs, plans, executes, and controls WFXs (and other exercises – as directed) which train Commanders and their staff through achievement of FORSCOM approved training objectives on behalf of the Chief of Staff, Army. The MCTP is the premier deployable combat training center for implementing, observing, coaching, and facilitating collective training opportunities and leadership experiences for Commanders and staffs to plan, prepare, fight, and win during Large Scale Combat Operations (LSCO). The MCTP supports the execution of five exercise variants, each focused on enhancing unit readiness and leader development.

1.5.1. Organizational Description.

Mission Command Training Program (MCTP) is a US Army unit, serving as the US Army’s deployable Combat Training Center. MCTP’s organizational structure is designed to mirror a division or corps headquarters to enable integration and synchronization across all WfFs to more thoroughly execute the MCTP Operations Process across the Plan, Prepare, and Execute model.

The MCTP organizational structure is easily recognizable across the Army to better inform external higher command (HICOM), training audiences, response cells as well as communicate Army-wide understanding of roles and responsibilities for those who work across MCTP’s formation.

The Contractor shall conform to support emerging or new command structures as directed.

The MCTP consists of headquarters and four Operation Groups (OPSGRPs). The organization consists of military, Army civilians, and support Contractors enabling the design and execution of exercises. The MCTP’s military OC/Ts are military education level four (MEL4) branch-qualified officers, warrant officers, and NCOs who have successfully completed the MCTP OC/T training and certification requirements within the standards established by United States Army Training and Doctrine Command

(TRADOC).

The location of all elements, except for the HQE-SMs, is Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.

1.5.2. MCTP Headquarters.

MCTP’s staff, led by the Deputy Commander who also serves as MCTP’s Chief of Staff (CoS), employs the operations process and Army problem-solving methodologies to assist the commanders command and control of the unit, and to facilitate shared understanding and staff integration with external agencies.

The Headquarters provides mission command, administration, and resource management for the organization. It contains the Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment (HHD) and associated staff sections which are responsible for the integration of the communications systems, security, and planning of exercises and the simulation support into exercises.

The Headquarters directs the administrative and assigned Soldier training requirements of MCTP and facilitates the environment in which they operate. It in turn supports the MCTP commander in commanding the program. Additionally, the Headquarters contains the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and associated staff, who are responsible for the integration of the communications systems of the MCTP and the simulation support for exercise execution.

1.5.3. Operation Groups.

Operations Groups (OPSGRPS) A typically focuses on tactical corps, while OPSGRPS, B and C will focus on divisions and their subordinate formations, organized by WfF, during WFXs. When directed, they support Joint and ASCC exercises on order to train Joint Task Force-capable headquarters in support of unified action. Each

Figure 1: MCTP Organization and Support Structure

OPSGRP can observe, coach, and train one senior training audience (corps or division headquarters) and its subordinate formations per exercise. OPSGRPs are organized by WfFs to support the vertical integration of WfFs in training audiences’ formations with a Chief of OPSGRP (COG), Chief Observer Trainer (CHOT), and a Chief of Operations

(CHOPS).

1.5.4. Operations Group J.

Operations Group J observes coaches and trains Army Special Operations Forces (SOF) operational level headquarters during WFXs. Operations Group J also observes, coaches and trains Conventional Force (CF) commanders and staff in SOF/CF integration, interoperability, and interdependence during WFXs. During WFX they provide SOF/CF integration, interoperability, and interdependence; SOF scenario development and design; integrate SOF doctrine, concepts, and procedures; and serve as the SOF Response Cell / SOF higher command (HICOM) during WFXs. Operations Group J can observe, coach, and train one SOF operational level HQ per exercise.

1.5.5. S-2 Intelligence.

The S-2 has oversight over all intelligence and security matters within MCTP and integrates with the greater Intelligence Community (FORSCOM G2, INSCOM, TRADOC G2, Intelligence Center of Excellence) to drive positive change for the Army's WFX Program. During the planning phase of a WFX, the S-2 supervises the development of the Intelligence Data Flow Plan (IDFP).

The IDFP is developed over the course of the exercise life cycle with input from the HICOM, training audience, and external support agencies involved in the WFX and describes the movement of intelligence messages throughout the WFX. The S-2 assists the HICOM and training audience with developing their architecture, ensuring that it can receive, and transport, simulation generated intelligence message traffic into and throughout the WFX's intelligence architecture (up, down, and adjacent). This includes ensuring that message traffic is in the standardized form, adheres to the proper format, and is disseminated in a way that closely simulates real world procedures.

Additionally, the IDFP addresses intelligence sensors, by echelon, defining what sensor platforms will be leveraged, what type of data will be collected (GEOINT, SIGINT, HUMINT), and then the format in which that data will be ingested into the architecture.

Finally, the IDFP also addresses the processes by which national and theater collection assets are coordinated within the WFX. During the Pre-STARTEX and execution phases of a WFX, the S-2 provides the final intelligence synchronization in replication of a Military Intelligence Brigade - Theater and the products they would produce within the scope of the exercise to drive training objectives.

The S-2, as a member of Exercise Control Group (ECG), oversees the preparation for training and utilization of the Intelligence Work Cell, the U.S. Army's Multiple Unified Simulation Environment (MUSE), and Intelligence WARSIM “pucksters” in the maneuver Response Cells, as well as conducting data validation between the written orders and the simulation. Additionally, the S-2 facilitates coordination and communication among all Collection Management entities, to include Joint capabilities.

Finally, the S-2 integrates fully with the HICOM G2 and ensures the training audience is fully supported to achieve their training objectives.

The S-2 is also the Command Security Manager for MCTP. As part of its duties, the S-2 develops and implements the unit's physical, personnel, information, and industrial security programs. As MCTP's Foreign Disclosure Officers, the S-2 section provides recommendations and guidance on all foreign disclosure issues in garrison and during an exercise's life cycle.

1.5.6. S-3 Operations.

The S-3, led by the Deputy Chief of Staff, Operations (DCoS Ops), provides direct support to exercise design, planning, exercise control, and management of corps and/or division assets during WFX. The S-3 provides general support to the OPSGRPs for other exercises based on requirements.

The S-3 consists of the S-33, S-35, S-37, the Joint Effects Division (JED), and World Class Opposing Forces (WCOPFOR). The DCoS Ops is also typically the Chief Exercise Controller during exercise execution. The S-3 provides exercise design, planning, exercise senior control, and management of corps/division during WFXs. It provides general support to training OPSGRPs for other exercises based on requirements and assists the commander in control of operational matters.

While the Deputy Commander, in his role as chief of staff, “owns” the MCTP battle rhythm the DCoS Ops has been delegated authority to assist with the management of the battle rhythm and calendar. The DCoS Ops is assisted in his duties by an Operations NCOIC, a military deputy, and a civilian deputy, as well as two Administrative Assistants, two Information Management Officers (IMO), a Knowledge Manager (KM), and other facilities management support personnel. The “front office” facilitates MCTP operations, issuing orders and tasks, and exercise life support for the staff in conjunction with HHD.

The S-3 staff consists of S-33 Current Operations and S-35 Future Operations, which are the cores of operations integration cells. The S-37 provides exercise planning and resourcing expertise. During exercises, the DCoS Ops serves as the Chief Controller within the ECG. In this role, he implements direction and guidance from the Exercise Director and the MCTP Commander. As such, he holds universal tasking authority over the ECG and WCOPFOR.

The S-3 team deploys the preponderance of its personnel to the ECG main command post. This command post co-locates on the installation that hosts the WFX’s corps level HQ, whether a training audience corps or a corps level HICOM. This CP is established within the Mission Training Center (MTC). The S-3 also deploys personnel to serve as tactical CPs at other exercise locations to facilitate exercise control and unity of effort across the ECG.

1.5.6.1. S-33 Current Operations (CUOPS).

The MCTP S-33 CUOPS, led by the Chief of CUOPS, provides MCTP with its short-range integration cell. The S-33 is the proponent for the execution phase of WFXs, upon receipts of the deployment FRAGORD briefing, and then assumes exercise control. The S-33’s Exercise Control (EXCON) teams monitor, synchronize, and control the stimulation provided by work/response cells during the execution of the WFX. They also manage the master scenario event list (MSEL) and are the proponent for the exercise rules of engagement (EXROE), including adjudications.

Most S-33 personnel deploy in support of WFXs and run the Combat Operations Intelligence Center (COIC) of the ECG Main Command Post (CP) and any tactical CPs in other locations. Following redeployment, S-33 returns exercise proponency to the S-5 for the assessment phase.

The S-33 monitors, synchronizes, and controls the stimulation of training units during the execution of the WFX. The S-33 ensures supporting elements that are not designated as primary training units (e.g., HICOM, response cells, work cells, etc.) are properly staffed, equipped, trained, and rehearsed in preparation for the exercise. The S-33 is the proponent for the management, design, and accuracy of the Exercise Manning and Equipping Document (ESMED) and the Simulation Control Plan (SCP).

Thet ensure the senior 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 OPSGRP COGs. The S-33 also integrates the overarching exercise design and planning process for MCTP exercises which includes coordination with internal and external agencies. During exercise execution, they serve as the core of the ECG during exercises at each site.

1.5.6.2. S-35 Future Operations (FUOPS).

MCTP’s S-35, led by the Chief of FUOPS, provides MCTP with its integrating cell for WFX mid-range planning and preparation, HICOM integration preparation and execution, scenario control, and stimulation integration and synchronization. The S-35 Team consists of FUOPS Plans Teams, Protection Cell, Unified Action Partners (UAP) Cell, and SOF Plans Team. The S-35 leads Movement and Maneuver (M2), Protection, UAP, and SOF planning during scenario design and HICOM orders production (JFC, HICOM, SOF, OPFOR). It is MCTP’s staff proponent for HICOM G-35, Protection, SOF, and UAP integration throughout exercise planning, preparation, and execution. During WFX execution, the S-35 maintains the multidomain Operational Environment (OE) for training audiences and leads the integration, synchronization, and delivery of stimulation not driven by the computer simulation (i.e. WARSIM).

1.5.6.3. The S-37 And Exercise Resourcing.

The MCTP S-37, led by their Division Chief, provides MCTP with a functional cell oriented on exercise design and resourcing. The S-37’s interactions with FORSCOM and training audiences provide critical facts and updates to assumptions for the WFX Operational Plans Team (OPT). The S-37 planner is always the OPT’s lead in charge of planning. The S-37 planners lead Exercise Work Groups (EWGs) throughout the exercise lifecycle. They assist the S-5 planners in refining and executing the plan-to-plan, facilitate communication with external organizations, lay on and run planning events as needed, and lead site surveys. They ensure completion of pre-deployment training and certification and facilitate RSOI as MCTP moves into execution. During execution, some S-37 personnel will augment S-33 CUOPS as identified during ECG task organization. S-37 is also the lead proponent for the OC/T certification program.

1.5.6.4. Joint Effects Division (JED).

The Joint Effects Division (JED) coordinates and integrates HICOM fires and it’s Information Advantage Division (IAD) provides support to the exercise in order to meet operational training guidance and unit training objectives. JED performs the following functions:

Observes, coaches, and trains tactical corps and divisions, and Army Special

Operations Forces (SOF) on the integration and synchronization of Cyberspace Operations (CO), Electromagnetic Warfare (EW), Integrated Joint Special Technical Operations (IJSTO), Space Operations (SO), Information Operations (IO), Public Affairs Operations (PAO) and Military Deception (MILDEC), by providing OC/T packages to integrate with Operations Groups (OPSGRPS) A, B, C, and J.

Provides Joint Targeting, Joint Air Ground Integration, CJFLCC/Corps Fire

Support, CO, EW, IJSTO, SO, IO, PAO and MILDEC development and design, facilitates OPORD annexes, and integrates doctrine, concepts, and procedures into WFXs and scenario design.

Plans, coordinates, and executes the Joint Lethal and Non-Lethal Effects within the WFX. JED Supports the HICOM Effects & Targeting Enterprise by replicating the Chief of Fires / Chief of Effects for the next higher-level HQ from the HICOM. JED Manages the Warfighter Joint Targeting Cycle in conjunction with HICOM, 505th CCW AOC, and AJST BCD.

Develops, updates, and maintains training targeting databases and electronic target folders in the Modernized Integrated Data Base (MIDB) for lethal and non-lethal targets pertaining to each WFX operational environment.

Provides resident experts in the use of joint targeting tools such as Joint

Targeting Toolbox - Capability Package (JTT-CP) and National Production Workshop (NPW) to update and maintain electronic target folders and Joint Targeting Lists.

Integrates Space and Missile Defense Command (SMDC) capabilities into

WFXs. The JED has subject matter experts who produce Master Scenario Event List (MSEL) injects to replicate multi-domain operations in the exercise.

Coordinates and manages support from the Army Red Team and ARCYBER.

JED provides echelons above HICOM replication for organic and non-organic processes and procedures (Joint / National Level authorities and capabilities) as well as Combatant Command (CCMD) authorities, responsibilities, and capabilities.

Updates rules and workaround and performs adjudications for lethal and non-lethal effects which cannot be simulated in WARSIM to provide effects and feedback for assessment to training audiences.

As a member of ECG, provides personnel to participate in battle rhythm events to integrate and synchronize Joint effects.

Integrates fully with the HICOM Joint effects enterprise to ensure the training audience is fully supported from higher to achieve their training objectives.

1.5.7. The S-5 (Plans Division).

The MCTP S-5 Plans, led by the Deputy Chief of Staff (DCoS) Plans, provides MCTP with its long-range planning integration cell. The S-5 is the proponent for the MCTP campaign plan and assists the commander with understanding, visualizing, describing, and directing action for long-range planning efforts and emergent complex problems.

The S-5 also provides the planning integration cell with strategic and multidomain operational expertise. It is comprised of leaders with strategist and/or planner skill identifiers with experience in line OPSGRPs. S-5 planners chair three working groups to synchronize efforts and address program requirements: the MCTP Operational Approach Working Group (OP APP WG), the MCTP Systems and Processes Working Group (SPWG), and the MCTP MDO Working Group (MDOWG).

1.5.8. The World Class OPFOR (WCOPFOR).

The WCOPFOR plans and executes the employment of a near-peer to peer threat during MCTP WFXs and other exercises as directed. The purpose of the WCOPFOR is to challenge the execution of collective tasks by training audience Army brigades, divisions, and corps and stress the ability of Commanders and staff to conduct the operations process. WCOPFOR’s key tasks:

Replicate a free-thinking, uncooperative, strategic to operational, multi-domain threat that poses a complex training opportunity to training audiences.

Integrate and synchronize all effects within the OPFOR area of responsibility to stimulate training objectives at echelon. This includes but is not limited to the following:

• Theater Army operations

• Irregular Warfare operations

• Cyber Effects

• Space Effects

• Electronic Warfare

• Information Operations

Typically operates under the doctrine outlined in Training Circular (TC) 7-100 series manuals describing the hybrid threat and Army Techniques Publications (ATP) addressing the organization, tactics, and activities of specific threats, using the most current threat capabilities. Can be directed to replicate a real-world enemy threat for unique training exercises.

Coordinate with the Army Cyber Command’s Information Warfare/ Cyber

Opposing Forces (IW/ Cyber OPFOR) and the Space and Missile Defense Command’s Army Space Training Division for WFX planning and execution.

Accredited by TRADOC Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence (G-2) every two years.

1.5.9. 505TH Command and Control Wing, Detachment 1 (505TH CCW, DET 1).

The 505th CCW, DET 1 serves as the U.S. Air Force (USAF) liaison for Army 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 WFXs.

Based on the MCTP priorities, and 505TH CCW, DET 1 resources, each OPSGRP, the S-33, and planning staff are supported by USAF OC/Ts to ensure accurate USAF air and space capabilities and doctrine are represented. This relationship is based on Air Force Instruction (AFI) 10-204 and Army/Air Force Integration Forum (AAFIF) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

1.5.10. Army Joint Support Team (AJST).

The AJST is TRADOC and the 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).

The 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. It provides expertise, systems, OC/Ts, and coordinates for Battlefield Coordination Detachment (BCD) support to MCTP exercises such as providing a Battlefield Coordination Detachment (BCD) response cell (with augmentation) when a full BCD is not required.

During the execution and assessment phases of exercises, 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.

1.5.11. Highly Qualified Experts-Senior Mentors (HQE-SMs).

Also known as the Senior Mentor program. Senior Mentors are managed by the US Army Civilian Senior Leader Management Office (CSLMO). Thet are retired general officers appointed by the CSA and the Chief of Staff of the Air Force who are appointed as part-time Senior Executive Service (SES) Government employees.

MCTP senior mentors coach, teach, and mentor senior training audience commanders and their command groups through the operations process and execution of the exercise. Senior mentors’ partner with WfF chiefs when subordinate training audience formations are organized by WfF. Additionally, HQE-SMs oversee doctrinal standardization within exercise training events, participate in academic 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 and/or WfF.

1.6. Exercise Planning Cycle Overview.

The exercise planning cycle typically requires approximately 23 weeks of effort over a period of approximately nine (9) to twelve (12) months. Several cycles will overlap.

1.6.1. Concept.

MCTP works with training audiences to nest planning, preparation, and execution efforts to the achievement of training objectives. Each exercise is unique and tailored to its training audiences and their training objectives. However, WFXs share many key activities and events. Each mission requires MCTP to adapt well-honed tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) to the unique character of each exercise. The ‘lifecycle’ of an exercise begins when the FORSCOM Army Synchronization and Resourcing Conference (ASRC) identifies training audiences and locations.

MCTP moves from conceptual and detailed planning approximately one year out from execution. MCTP’s model orients on our commander and employs Army Design Methodology (if needed) and Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP). It includes collaborative planning events tied to MDMP steps, as needed.

MCTP planning results in exercise OPORDs that govern us in execution, and in a family of fictional OPORDs that govern training audiences. MCTP’s center of gravity for exercise planning is an Operational Planning Team (OPT) consisting of a core of representatives from across the staff and OPSGRPS that develop our plan to execute a

WFX.

By battle rhythm, the OPT meets weekly to synchronize efforts of working groups, ensure progress within the detailed plan-to-plan, compile MDMP outputs for briefings to the MCTP commander, and to prepare MCTP OPORDs and FRAGORDs for publication and briefing.

Operational Plans Team members are typically assigned to one to two exercises and remain their organization’s point of contact for the exercise. Proponency of the OPT transitions between integrating cells based on time horizons and key events. Note that the S-37, a functional cell, provides essential input to the OPT as changes to FORSCOM guidance, training audiences, and resourcing impact all aspects of WFX planning. OPT members will often also serve as the proponents for subordinate working groups that create and refine detailed aspects of the plan for a WFX (scenario, simulation control plan, exercise control, personnel manning, etc.)

WFXs have many work groups, but only one OPT. Exercise planning is a collaborative, iterative, and adaptive process conducted throughout the Event lifecycle (ELC).

Exercise planning events have established required inputs and outputs. Outputs require informed decisions by training unit representatives at all planning events. Designated decision makers must come to the planning events with guidance from commanders to the planning events to deliver appropriate outputs upon completion of the event.

MCTP continues the planning and refinement of the outputs to prepare inputs or scenario products at established timelines to feed the training units’ operations process.

The multi-echelon WFX design incorporates a parallel planning model for training units nested under other training units.

Figure 2: Baseline WFX Event Life Cycle

1.6.2. Exercise Schedule.

The Contractor shall support the exercise schedule. MCTP’s exercises are scheduled in accordance with FORSCOM business rules at the Army Sourcing Resourcing Conference (ASRC) out to five years. The MCTP uses Combat Training Center (CTC) program funds to resource MCTP costs associated with each exercise. Although rigorous planning proceeds each exercise cycle, unforeseen circumstances and unplanned events often occur that require the MCTP staff and the Contractor to adjust to changing requirements. Historical examples include, but are not limited to threat changes, higher command directed changes, training unit exercise directed changes regarding location of units, FORSCOM schedule changes.

The Contractor shall provide support to an Army corps and division’s headquarters training as an ARFOR, Coalition Forces Land Component Command (CFLCC) or Army Service Component Command (ASCC) and provide staff assistance for contingency operations of U.S. Army units. ‘Staff assistance’ includes but is not limited to providing input to the unit on processes and procedures which will improve the effectiveness of the unit. MCTP will continue to participate in the development and fielding of exercise data collection tools that integrate with emerging Army digitization efforts.

The Contractor shall be involved in the development and integration of these emerging training technologies. The Contractor shall adapt changes to exercises based on future U.S. Army Doctrinal evolutions, Command direction and Army Chief of Staff initiatives.

Capacity. The MCTP designs, coordinates, and executes five multi-echelon embedded WFXs and supports five ASCC exercises per fiscal year. When manned at 100% of Tables of Distribution and Allowances (TDA) authorized OC/Ts, WFXs typically consist of up to a corps and two division HQ formations, including two sustainment commands, up to six functional/multifunctional support brigades, and a SOF HQ.

When manned at 100% of TDA authorized OC/Ts, the fiscal year training capacity of the WFX program accommodates:

• Up to two corps or other operational-level headquarters.

• Up to eight RA/RC division headquarters (minimum five RA and two RC).

• Thirty functional/multifunctional support brigades/ Army National Guard

(ARNG) Brigade Combat Team (BCT) HQs.

• Ten Sustainment commands and/or brigades.

• Up to three SOF operational level HQs.

• Up to five ASCC exercises (e.g., FREEDOM…