DRAFT Performance Work Statement 2SEPT2022.pdf

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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

September 2 , 2022

Mission Command Training Program (MCTP) Fort Leavenworth, KS

Contents

1. GENERAL. 8

1.1. Description of Services/Introduction. 8

1.2. Background. 8

1.3. Contract Scope. 9

1.3.1. Warfighter Exercises (WFXs). 9

1.3.2. Joint Task Force (JTF)-Enabled WFX. 10

1.3.3. Army Service Component Command (ASCC) / Joint and Combined Staff Training (JCST) Exercises 11

1.3.4. Mission Readiness Exercise (MRX). 11

1.3.5. Contingency Operations. 11

1.3.6. Deployment Exercise. 12

1.4. The Mission Command Training Program, Mission. 12

1.4.1 Organizational Description. 12

1.4.2. MCTP Headquarters. 13

1.4.3. Operation Groups. 13

1.4.4. Operations Group J. 14

1.4.5. The S-2 Section. 14

1.4.6. The Operations Directorate (S-3). 15

1.4.6.1 The S-33 (Current Operations Division). 15

1.4.6.2. The S-35 (Future Operations Division). 16

1.4.6.3. The S-37 (Training and Exercises Operations Division). 16

1.4.6.4. Joint Effects Division (JED). 16

1.4.7. The S-5 (Plans Division). 16

1.4.8. The World Class OPFOR (WCOPFOR). 17

1.4.9. 505TH Command and Control Wing, Detachment 1 (505TH CCW, DET 1). 17

1.4.10. Army Joint Support Team (AJST). 18

1.4.11. Highly Qualified Experts-Senior Mentors (HQE-SMs). 18

1.5. Exercise Planning Cycle Overview. 18

1.5.1. Concept. 18

1.5.2. Exercise Schedule. 19

1.5.3. Technical Support. 20

1.5.4 Concept Development [W-370]. 20

1.5.5. Concept Development (CD) Video Teleconference (VTC) or IEP [W-330. 21

1.5.6. Main Event Planning and Site Survey (MEP) [W-210]. 21

1.5.7 Academics. 22

1.5.8. Final Event Planning (FEP) [W-100]. 23

1.5.9. Exercise Directors Brief (EBD) [W-74]. 23

1.6. General Exercise Execution. 24

1.6.1. Pre-STARTEX Set-up and Training. 24

1.6.2. Establishing the Exercise Location(s). 25

1.6.3. Exercise Control Group (ECG)/ Training. 26

1.6.4. General ECG Structure. 26

1.6.4.1. ECG Leadership. 27

1.6.4.2. Maneuver HICOM Response Cell. 27

1.6.4.3. Sustainment augmentation to HICOM Response Cell. 28

1.6.4.4. Higher Command (HICOM) Support Cells. 28

1.6.4.5. Maneuver Control Cell (MCC). 28

1.6.4.6. Movement Control Battalion (MCB) Cell. 29

1.6.4.7. Work Cells (WC). 29

1.6.4.8. Response Cells (RC). 30

1.6.5. Warfighter Exercise Execution. 31

1.6.5.1. Warfighter Exercise Battle Rhythm. 32

1.6.5.2. Higher Command (HICOM) Battle Rhythm. 32

1.6.5.3. Exercise Control Group Battle Rhythm Events. 32

1.6.5.4. OC/T Azimuth Check. 33

1.6.5.5. Exercise Control Group Decision Board. 33

1.6.5.6. World Class Opposing Force and Scenario Synchronization. 34

1.6.5.7. Exercise Control Working Group. 34

1.6.5.8. Scenario and MSEL Synchronization. 34

1.6.5.9. Change of Mission: (COM). 34

1.6.5.10. MCTP Internal AAR. 34

1.6.5.11. Event lifecycle Termination. 35

1.7. Period of Performance. 35

1.7.1. Phase In Plan. 35

1.7.2. Phase-Out Plan. 36

1.7.3. Type of Contract. 36

1.8. General Information. 36

1.8.1. Contracting Officer Representative (COR). 36

1.8.2. Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings. 37

1.8.3. Identification of Contractor Employees. 37

1.8.4. Recognized Holidays. 37

1.8.5. Hours of Operation. 37

1.8.6. Place of Performance. 38

1.8.7. Security Requirements. 38

1.8.8. Quality Control. 38

1.8.9. Quality Assurance. 39

1.8.10. Contractor Travel. 39

1.8.11. Other Direct Costs. 40

1.8.12. Data Rights. 40

1.8.13. Organizational Conflict of Interest. 40

1.8.14. Key Control. 41

1.8.14.1. Lost Keys. 41

1.8.14.2. Control of Keys. 41

1.8.14.3. Lock Combinations. 41

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS. 42

2.1. Definitions. 42

2.2. Acronyms. 43

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES. 47

3.1. General Information. 47

3.2. Facilities . 47

3.3. Utilities. 47

3.4. Equipment and Supplies. 47

3.5. Equipment Operation, Maintenance, and Repair. 47

3.6. Refuse Collection. 48

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. 48

4.1 General. 48

4.2 Contractor Furnished Vehicles and Equipment. 48

5. SPECIFIC TASKS. 49

5.1 Program Management. 49

5.1.1 General Requirements In Support of Operations Groups. 49

5.1.2. Personnel. 49

5.1.2.1. Key Personnel and Special Qualifications. 49

5.1.2.1.1 Program Manager. 49

5.1.2.1.2. Operations Group (OPSGRP) and Operations Directorate/Team Chiefs. 50

5.1.2.1.3. Scenario Design Chief. 50

5.1.2.1.4. Technology Team Lead. 50

5.1.2.1.5. WCOPFOR Team Chief/Senior (Lead) Analyst. 51

5.1.2.1.6. Warfighting Function (WfF) Analysts. 51

5.1.2.1.7. Work Station Controllers. 51

5.1.2.1.8 Warfighting Function Analyst Duties and Functions. 51

5.1.2.1.9. WCOPFOR Military Analyst / Primary Staff: 52

5.1.2.1.10. Cyber Scenario Writer 53

5.1.2.1.11. Audio Visual Technician. 53

5.1.2.1.12. Information Environment Scenario Writer. 54

5.1.2.2. Training and Certifications. 54

5.1.2.2.1. Phase I - Initial Training. 55

5.1.2.2.2. Phase II - Sustainment Training. 55

5.1.2.2.3. Phase III – Exercise-Specific Pre-Deployment Training. 55

5.1.3 Knowledge Management . 56

5.1.3.1 Knowledge Management Functions/Tasks. 56

5.1.3.2 Government Meetings, Planning Event, and Briefings. 57

5.1.3.3. Government Files. 57

5.1.3.4. Maintain a Digital Library. 57

5.1.3.5. Access to Data and Information. 57

5.1.3.6. Contractor Database and Government Web Site. 58

5.1.4 Contract Management Team Tasks. 58

5.1.4.1. Contractor Manpower Reporting (CMR). 58

5.1.4.2 End of Year Budget Forecasting. 59

5.1.4.3. Contractor Progress, Status, and Management Report. 60

5.1.4.4. Annual Work Plan. 60

5.1.4.5. Foreign Export and Import Shipment and Services. 60

5.2. SUPPORT TO THE OPERATIONS PROCESS. 60

5.2.1. Plan. 61

5.2.1.1. Develop and Plan Exercise Scenarios. 61

5.2.1.1.1. Exercise Operational Environment (OE) Development. 61

5.2.1.1.2. Develop Country Studies. 61

5.2.1.1.3. Develop a Training Targeting Database. 62

5.2.1.1.4. Develop Threat and Host Nation Orders of Battle. 63

5.2.1.1.5. Higher Headquarters Order. 63

5.2.1.2. Planning Event Attendance Requirements. 64

5.2.1.3. Support Event lifecycle and Exercise Planning Events. 65

5.2.1.4. Support Planning for Academics. 65

5.2.1.5. Support Development of WfF Storylines and AARs. 65

5.2.2. Prepare. 66

5.2.2.1. Scenario Design Support. 66

5.2.2.1.1. Supporting Scenario Design Methodology. 66

5.2.2.1.2. Required Scenario Design Support. 67

5.2.2.2. Cyber Scenario Design Support. 71

5.2.2.3. Information Operations Scenario Design Support. 71

5.2.2.4. Attack the Network/Hybrid Threat Scenario Design Support. 72

5.2.2.5. Final Preparation for Exercises. 72

5.2.2.6. Training Site Equipment Shipment and Support. 72

5.2.3. Execute. 73

5.2.3.1. Execute and Control Exercises. 73

5.2.3.2. Higher Command (HICOM) Structure and Functions. 75

5.2.3.2.1. Exercise Higher Headquarters (HICOM) Support. 76

5.2.3.2.2. Role of the HICOM. 76

5.2.3.3. Work Station Controller Duties and Functions. 77

5.2.3.4. Audio Visual Technician Duties and Functions. 78

5.2.3.5. Electronic Warfare Adjudication Cell. 79

5.2.4. Assess. 79

5.2.4.1. Post-Exercise Activities. 79

5.2.4.1.1. After Action Review Support to the Operations Groups. 80

5.2.4.1.2. Final Exercise Reports. 80

5.2.4.1.3. Training Audience Take Home Package. 80

5.2.4.2. Contractor After Action Report. 81

5.3. Support to the World Class Opposing Force. 81

5.3.1. Operational Strategic Command (OSC) Headquarters. 81

5.3.1.1. OSC Command Post Functions. 82

5.3.1.2. Command and Control the OSC. 82

5.3.2. Division Tactical Group (DTG) Command Post Functions. 82

5.3.2.1. Organize DTG staff, Information Management Procedures, Equipment and Facilities to Support Command and Control Functions. 83

5.3.3. Senior Red Control Cell. 83

5.3.4. Work Areas Alpha/Bravo/Charlie/Delta. 84

5.3.5. Integrated Fires Command (IFC) Work Area. 85

5.3.6. Irregular Warfare Work Area (Work Area Uniform (WA-U). 86

5.3.7. OPFOR ISR Work Area. 87

5.3.8. Integrated Support Command (ISC) Work Area. 87

5.3.9. OPFOR AIR (OPAIR) Work Area. 87

5.3.10. Work Area Zulu. 88

5.3.11. WCOPFOR Mission Command Training Support. 89

5.3.12. OPFOR Trend Analysis. 89

5.4. Role Player Support and Replication of Unified Action Partners (UAPC). 89

5.4.1. The MCTP Unified Action Partners Cell (UAPC). 90

5.4.2. UAPC Garrison Operations. 91

5.4.3. UAPC Event Operations. 92

5.4.4. UAPC Role Players and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). 92

5.4.5. Role Player/UAPC Medical Treatment. 94

5.4 6. Role Player/UAPC Uniforms. 94

5.5. Technical Support. 94

5.5.1. Exercise Planning Requirements. 94

5.5.2. WARSIM Terrain Database. 95

5.5.3. Rules and Workarounds Book. 95

5.5.4. Simulation Control Plan (SCP). 95

5.5.5. Simulation Exercise Support. 97

5.5.6. Mission Partner Environment (MPE). 101

5.5.7. Cyber Security Assurance Administrators. 102

5.5.7.1. Risk Management Framework (RMF). 103

5.5.7.2. Trouble-Shoot Hardware And Software. 103

5.5.7.3. Security/Cyber Security. 103

5.5.7.4. Technical Information Cyber Security Management. 104

5.5.7.5. Cyber Security/Information Training. 104

5.5.8. Post Exercise Support Requirements. 104

5.5.9. Data Collection Plan. 105

5.5.10. Configuration Control Board. 105

5.5.11. Analytic Collaboration Tool. 105

5.5.12. WCOPFOR Intelligence Analysis and REDCOP. 106

6. Operational Cyber Support. 107

6. APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS (CURRENT EDITIONS). 109

Section I - Required Publications 109

Section II - Related Publications 109

Part 1

General Information

1. GENERAL.

This is a non-personnel 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.

1.1. 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 except for those items specified as Government furnished property and services. The Contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2. Background.

Fort Leavenworth is the US Army’s center for excellence in 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 at worldwide locations in order to train leaders and provide commanders the opportunity to train on mission command in Unified Land Operations.

The MCTP performs this 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 exercise annually. Each WFX requires about 10 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 or US Army Service Component Commands are planned and executed by those commands. MCTP only supplies Observer Coach / Trainers and an After-Action Review contractor support package to these exercises.

MCTP, when directed, supports US Army units identified as a Deployment Expeditionary Force by executing a culminating training event 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.

1.3. Contract Scope.

The Contractor shall provide non-personal technical services to support the mission requirements of the Mission Command Training Program (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) Warfighters Simulation (WARSIM), legacy simulation federation models such as After-Action Review System (AARS) and Joint Training Information Management System (JTIMS).

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

b) 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 a WFX and any foreign nationals only when the MCTP Foreign Disclosure Officer (FDO) has given clearance in writing to do so.

c) 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) in order 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.

d) 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.

1.3.1. 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). WFXs are scheduled by FORSCOM on behalf of the Chief of Staff of the Army (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 Regionally Aligned and Modernization Model (ReARMM). Instead of emphasis on individual enabling 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 Divisions formations with subordinate units and enablers organized by 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. Additionally, each WFX senior training audience (Corps and/or Division) formations receives academics facilitated by their respective operations group and HQE-SM(s). 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.

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

When directed, the JTF-enabling 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-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 ASCC-provided equivalent working in coordination with MCTP to form the Joint Observer Training Team (JOTT) and the Combatant Command or ASCC providing 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 (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 USMC, 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.

1.3.3. 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 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 (J7) supported or geographic combatant command augmented Joint Observer Training Team for units designated as a Joint Forces Land Component Command or Joint Task Force as part of the exercise. The MCTP OC/T requirement for an ASCC exercise is defined as 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 CTC program allocation from HQDA, CTC-D. 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) 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.

1.3.4. Mission Readiness Exercise (MRX).

When directed the Contractor 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 Joint Staff Joint Observer Training Team (JOTT) when a unit is designated as a Joint Forces Land Component Command or Joint Task Force. 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.

1.3.5. 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 unit covered and level of support requested by the unit and approved by FORSCOM. 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 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.

1.3.6. 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 four (4) 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. Modeling programs such as Joint Flow & Analysis System Transportation (JFAST) and/or Event List (ELIST), as well as simulations such as Joint Theater Logistic System (JTLS), may also be used.

1.4. The Mission Command Training Program, Mission.

The Mission Command Training Program (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.

1.4.1 Organizational Description.

Mission Command Training Program (MCTP) organizational structure is designed to mirror a Division and Corps Headquarters in order 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 MCTP consists of a 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 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, with the exception of the HQE-SMs with relevant operational experience in the area for which they are observing, is Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. (See figure #1).

1.4.2. MCTP Headquarters.

The Headquarters provides mission command, administration, and resource management for the organization. Additionally, the Headquarters contains the HHD and associated staff sections which is responsible for the integration of the communications systems, security and planning of the exercise and the simulation support into the exercise. The Headquarters directs the administrative and Soldier training aspects of 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.

Additionally, the Headquarters contains the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and associated staff, which are responsible for the integration of the communications systems of the MCTP and the simulation into the exercise. (See figure #1).

1.4.3. Operation Groups.

Operations Groups (OPSGRPS) A, B, C will focus on tactical Corps and Divisions with their subordinate formations organized by WfF during WFXs when directed, they support Joint and ASCC exercises on order to provide Joint Task Force-capable headquarters in support of unified action. Each 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 the senior training audiences’ formations with a Chief of OPSGRP COG), Chief Observer Trainer, and a Chief of Operations. (See Figure 1)

Figure 1: MCTP Organization and Support Structure

1.4.4. 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 staffs in SOF/CF integration, interoperability, and interdependence during WFXs. Operations Group J provides SOF/CF integration, interoperability, and interdependence during WFXs.

OPSGRP J provides SOF scenario development and design, integrates SOF doctrine, concepts, and procedures, and serves 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. Operations Group J OC/Ts are MEL-4 branch-qualified officers, warrant officers, and NCOs who have SOF background and experience (e.g., Civil Affairs, Military Information Support Operations, and Special Forces). (See figure 1)

1.4.5. The S-2 Section.

The S-2 has oversight over all intelligence matters within MCTP and integrates with the greater Intelligence Community (FORSCOM G2, INSCOM, TRADOC G2, Intelligence Center of Excellence) in order 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, TAs, 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 TAs with developing their architecture, ensuring that it can receive and transporting simulation generated intelligence message traffic into and throughout the WFX's intelligence architecture (up, down, and adjacent) in the standardized form and that scripted message traffic 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 is 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 MIB-T and sets the Theater products. The S-2, as a member of Exercise Control Group, oversees the preparation for training and utilization of the Intel Work Cell, MUSE, and Intel [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 from higher 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.

Additionally, 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. (See figure #1)

1.4.6. The Operations Directorate (S-3).

Provides direct support to exercise design, planning, exercise control, and management of Corps and/or Division assets during WFX exercises. The Operations Directorate provides general support to the OPSGRPs for other exercises based on requirements.

The Operations Directorate consists of the S-33, S-35, S-37, and the Joint Effects Division (JED). The Operations Directorate is also the Chief Exercise Controller and the Exercise Control Group Chief of Staff during WFX execution. The Operations Directorate provides direct support to exercise design, planning, exercise senior control, and management of Corps/Division during WFXs. The Operations Directorate provides general support to training OPSGRPs for other exercises based on requirements. (See Figure 1)

1.4.6.1 The S-33 (Current Operations Division).

The S-33 simultaneously leads and synchronizes five WFX plan, prepare, and execute cycles each fiscal year that integrate JIIM 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 plan, prepare, fight, and win during LSCO. 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 Support Manning and Equipping Document (ESMED) throughout the event lifecycle. S- 33 manages the synchronization and timing of exercise Master Scenario Event list (MSEL) injects during the exercise. S-33 ensures 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.

The S-33 only supports WFXs. (See Figure 1)

1.4.6.2. The S-35 (Future Operations Division).

The S-35 is responsible for the creation of the complex operating environment under the doctrinal operational variables for WFXs. The S-35 also controls the Maneuver Control Cell (MCC), irregular threat forces and Unified action partners (UAP) operations during the exercise. The S-35 ensures the Higher Command (HICOM) integration is synchronized during the exercise. The S-35 only supports WFXs. (See Figure 1)

1.4.6.3. The S-37 (Training and Exercises Operations Division).

The S-37 simultaneously leads and synchronizes five WFX plan, prepare, and execute cycles each fiscal year and represents MCTP at all Army Synchronization and Resourcing Conference (ASRC) planning events, They integrate Joint, Interagency, Intergovernmental Governmental, Multinational (JIIM) 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 plan, prepare, fight, and win during LSCO. (See figure 1)

1.4.6.4. Joint Effects Division (JED).

The Joint Effects Division (JED) coordinates and integrates fires and Information Advantage Division (IAD) support to the exercise in order to meet operational training guidance and unit training objectives. The IAD contains subject matter experts who produce Master Scenario Event List (MSEL) injects to replicate multi-domain operations in the exercise such as space operations, special technical operations (STO), media, cyber-electromagnetic activity, inform and influence activities, and military information support operations (MISO). JED also supports operations, and air and surface delivered joint fires. Develops, updates, and maintains training targeting databases and electronic target folders in the Modernized Integrated Data Base (MIDB) pertaining to each WFX operational environment. Resident experts in the use of joint targeting tools such as Joint Targeting Toolkit (JTT-CP) and National Production Workshop (NPW) to update and maintain electronic target folders and joint targeting lists JED only supports WFXs.

(See figure 1)

1.4.7. The S-5 (Plans Division).

The S-5 leads new operating environment and scenario development, or refinement to operational planning teams supported by functional cell expertise across the staff and MCTP OPSGRPs. The S-5 represents MCTP at the FORSCOM Army Synchronization and Resourcing (ASRC) Conference where the MCTP exercise schedule is developed;

assesses Long Range Progress of Operations; leads the MCTP Multi-National

Integration Element (MNIE); and directs and coordinates the exercise High Headquarters (HICOM) S-5 integration throughout the MCTP Operations Process (Plan / Prepare / Execute / Integrate / Assess). The S-5 conducts MCTP campaign planning and special projects for the MCTP Commander. (See figure 1)

1.4.8. 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 Army Brigades, Divisions, and Corps and stress the ability of Commanders and staffs to conduct the operations process.

WCOPFOR’s key tasks:

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

b) 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

c) 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.

d) 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.

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

1.4.9. 505TH Command and Control Wing, Detachment 1 (505TH CCW, DET 1).

The 505TH serves as 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 WFXs. Based on the MCTP priorities and 505TH CCW, DET 1 resources, each OPSGRP is supported by USAF OC/Ts, S-33, and planning staff 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).

1.4.10. Army Joint Support Team (AJST).

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. It provides expertise, systems, OC/Ts, and coordinates for Battlefield Coordination Detachment (BCD) support to the MCTP events to provide a battlefield coordination detachment response cell (with augmentation) when a full BCD 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.

1.4.11. Highly Qualified Experts-Senior Mentors (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. They 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 the 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.

1.5. Exercise Planning Cycle Overview.

The exercise planning cycle typically requires approximately ten (10) weeks of effort over a period of approximately nine (9) to twelve (12) months. Several cycles will overlap.

1.5.1. Concept.

Exercise planning is a collaborative, iterative, and adaptive process conducted throughout the Event lifecycle (ELC), (see figures 2 and 3). 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 in order 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 1: Baseline WFX Lifecycle

1.5.2. Exercise Schedule.

The Contractor shall support the exercise schedule. MCTP’s exercises are scheduled in accordance with FORSCOM business rules at the 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 in regard to location of units, FORSCOM schedule changes. The Contractor shall provide support to Army Corps and Division’s headquarters as an ARFOR, CFLCC or 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.

a) Capacity. The MCTP designs, coordinates, and executes five multi-echelon embedded WFXs and support to five ASCC exercises per fiscal year. When manned at 100% of TDA authorized OC/Ts, WFXs 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.

b) 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/ARNG BCT HQs.

• Ten Sustainment commands and/or brigades.

• Up to three SOF operational level HQs.

• Up to five ASCC exercises (e.g., Combined Command Post Training (CCPT), DEFENDER EUROPE (DE), VIBRANT RESPONSE (VR), INTERNAL LOOK

(IL), and AUSTERE CHALLENGE (AS)) are distributed for execution among the MCTP OPSGRPs.

1.5.3. Technical Support.

The Contractor may be required to purchase hardware for emergency use in this support of software maintenance and testing. The Government will provide all necessary facilities on Fort Leavenworth to include a Program Management Office. The Contractor shall support exercises and activities on a 24-hour per day basis. The Contractor shall ship Government-owned equipment and Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) to remote training sites, install equipment, and assist in the set up and the performance of the exercise, which runs 24 hours a day for approximately five (5) to twelve (12) days. After the exercise, the Contractor shall uninstall and ship all equipment in accordance with the Government direction. The Contractor shall operate existing simulation systems and test new releases of simulation software and recommend product improvements to the COR/MCTP CIO and develop interim rules and work-arounds for identified issues that could impact training. All information technology related purchases and GFE shipments are subject to the approval of the COR and the KO.

1.5.4 Concept Development [W-370].

Concept Development [W-370]. The concept development initiates the ELC and the exercise planning process. Informed by guidance from the Chief of Staff of the Army, and the CG, FORSCOM, MCTP’s S-5 completes the concept development by applying outputs from the ASRC, input provided from S-37 staff, other OPS GRPs, and any input provided from projected training audience commanders and/or staffs. The concept development process begins with developing exercise design products that display tentative troop list (showing training audiences and response/work cell requirements), ECG, exercise execution timeline, exercise training locations, and the exercise plan-to-plan (the ELC with tentative dates). The concept development process culminates with the creation of the Concept Development Brief (CDB). The CDB provides a read ahead to the EXDIR and training audience commanders. The CDB is primarily delivered via email to the EXDIR and is stored on the respective MCTP exercise collaboration SharePoint sites. The CDB contains additional coordination and guidance that prepare them for involvement in the CD VTC or Initial Event Planning (IEP). All training audience commanders provide MCTP with initial training objectives (using FORSCOM approved format provided in CDB) no later than 14 days prior to the CD VTC or IEP. Units outside the senior training unit task organization are not required to nest training objectives, but failure to consider the WFX senior headquarters’ objectives may result in a disjointed aspect of the exercise; opportunities to meet training objectives may not logically develop within the exercise See Figure 2: Baseline WFX Life cycle.

1.5.5. Concept Development (CD) Video Teleconference (VTC) or IEP [W-330.

The CD VTC is a one-day event via distributed digital means originating from the McHugh Training Center, Fort Leavenworth Kansas. The CD VTC provides a WFX overview, exercise design, guidance, and lays out unit responsibilities during the ELC to include desired outcomes and MEP product requirements. The IEP is an up to four-day event conducted at Fort Leavenworth Kansas and hosted by the MCTP. The senior training unit at each exercise location builds the communications architecture required to support the tactical communications and services needed for the WFX. The installation MTC director provides a facilities overview with available space to enable planning for the subsequent site survey. The IEP concludes with a back-brief of the exercise design. The EXDIR and training audience commanders are invited to receive this out-brief (via distributed digital means as required) and any impacts to continued planning are brought to their attention for decision and/or action. Either venue establishes the framework of the exercise or marks the initiation of planning within the working groups. The CD VTC or IEP initializes all exercise timelines and locations in preparation for the detailed planning and synchronization throughout the ELC. NOTE:

the CD VTC desired outcomes or the IEP Final Out-brief establishes the basis for the FORSCOM Commander-to-Commander Dialogue with Corps and Division training audience commanders. This FORSCOM sponsored event is normally conducted at W- 270 and results in approval and/or additional exercise guidance from the FORSCOM Commander. Figure 2: Baseline WFX Lifecycle.

1.5.6. Main Event Planning and Site Survey (MEP) [W-210].

MEP and Site Survey [W-210]. The MEP is a three-day planning event that may be hosted by MCTP or the senior headquarters either in person, distributed or a combination of both. This event may be combined with a site survey. The site survey of the training location(s) is conducted following the determination of the troop list and training units at each exercise site. The MCTP has a capacity for up to three training exercise sites. The MCTP’s focus of the site survey is on the MTC space available, network capabilities, power, and life support. The senior training headquarters is responsible for allocation of command post sites to other training units. The site survey team gathers required information and compiles a briefing that is fed into the main event planning. The MEP is also a MSEL scripting event (if required). The MEP concludes with a back-brief of the exercise design. The EXDIR and training unit commanders are invited to receive this out brief (via distributed digital means as required). See Figure 2:

Baseline WFX Lifecycle. The outcomes of the MEP are the following products:

Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) is the administrative and logistical agreement between the MCTP, the senior training headquarters at each exercise location, and each exercise locations’ MTC director. The MOA assigns responsibilities for support and identifies deliverables for each of the senior corps/division training audiences and each exercise locations’ MTC. The MOA is signed by the MCTP Commander and the Chiefs of Staff of each senior training audience headquarters at each exercise location. The MOA is initiated by the MCTP S 3-7.

Memorandum of instruction (MOI), initiated by MCTP Operations Directorate during the WFX concept development (W-370), which covers the planning timeline and milestones for information and product delivery for the WFX.

The Exercise Support Manning and Equipping Document (ESMED) which is a compiled listing of all supporting personnel and equipment for the exercise, to include any support to the MCTP. This list does not include the training units, only the ECG requirements for response cells provided by those units (e.g., response cells, work cells, help desk, mayor cell, and security detail). The ESMED is based on the FORSCOM approved troop list and contains the duty position, rank, and occupational skill of each person required to effectively represent subordinate and flank units and their interactions with training units.

The ESMED also provides a recommended number and type of Army Command and Control Systems necessary for a work or response cell to effectively depict the unit it is portraying.