DRAFT_AOC_Monthly_Progress_Report.pdf

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HQ ACC/A3CO

Attention:

Reference: Prime Contract # FA4890-XX-X-XXXX

Subject: NAF AOC Operational and Technical Services Monthly Progress Report

Enclosure: Monthly Progress Report

Dear

XXXX is pleased to submit the attached Monthly Progress Report for the period of 1-31 January

20XX in accordance with the requirements provided at Paragraph 4.XX of the Performance Work

Statement under the Referenced Prime Contract Agreement for the XXXX.

Should you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at (XXX) XXX-XXX, ext. XXXX.

Sincerely, Monthly Progress Report for January 20XX

Under Contract Number FA4890-XX-X-XXXX Numbered Air Force (NAF) Air & Space Operations (AOC)

Operational and Technical Services

The following are the NAF SME positions and a sample of monthly activities beyond standard trouble ticket support and routine/recurring tasks for this period:

608 AOC C4I System Manager (Barksdale AFB): Provides expertise in managing the overall function and technical operations of the AOC and validates and prioritizes system requirements in direct support to the AOC Director.

Report Month Activities

• Attended weekly BF 13-1telecons and continue working BF prep

• Assisted sysads in building our user accounts and exchange server email address

• Built a user matrix for logins and passwords for the user client, Adobe connect, email, and

XMPP

• Sent in slide updates for the weekly briefing

• Receiving the COP feed, email, and test messaging from DM and the 505th. Also tested XMPP

• AOC lead for the Nuclear Deterrence conference. Provided ACOMS a floor plan with computer, printer and phone locations for reconfiguring area “C”. Worked with the NDO conference lead throughout the conference. The conference went smoothly and there were no comm. issues.

• Worked with CPD on a floor plan location for the installation of four stand- alone Miniature Air

Launched Decoy (MALD) clients for training and real world operations.

• Chaired Systems meeting and received status updates ongoing projects. Discussed Blue

Flag support/schedule, COD Red Flag IO range requirements, and the effect of not having PKI token capability on the TBMCS weapon system.

• Working Global Lightning exercise ELINT feeds and Intel messaging with 8AF/A2X.

• Working with our IA team on accrediting the IO range enclave so we can receive their COP feed. Challenge will be receiving the COP picture from Nellis and pushing it to

USSTRATCOM. ACOMS is working with Nellis to get three laptops that will help us get easier access to the Nellis system. Will work this issue after Blue Flag is complete.

• Set up initial meeting with ACOMS and COD to review the new radio tower install and to nail down dates for system down time when needed.

• Attended the AOC/CC weekly staff meeting, ACOMS meeting on TSVIOP, and upcoming live fly missions.

• Attended meeting on TSVOIP

608 AOC Configuration Manager/Deputy C4I System Manager: Performs all aspects of software and hardware configuration management in support of the AOC Weapon System (WS).

Assists the C4I System Manager and in his/her absence, manages the health, welfare and setup of

AOC systems in direct support to the AOC Director Report Month Activities

• Staffed seven requirements through the AFSTRAT AOC configuration review board

• Return GALE on SIPR (removal of variance to not utilize GALE) – Approved

- Received confirmation from AFC2IC, GALE will be re-installed with the new version during RE11

• Upgrade AFTRS to v6 Software – Approved

- Still working with the equipment owner to upgrade our hardware to v2

• Install PMU 13-1 Security Patches – Approved

• Reconfigure Area C for the AFGSC NDO Conference – Approved

• Add DCiDE to DoDIIS Clients in ISRD (SIPR when IA Approved) – Approved

- Will need AFNIC to accept an ATC from the Joint Technical Coordinating Group for

Munitions Effectiveness

• Install MALD Stand-alone Workstations in CPD – Approved

- Will be used by our CALCM planners as part of our stand-off weapons capability for all

AOCs

• Install ACAS in COD – Approved, contingent on funding

(200k)

• Requested from AFC2IC, now ACC/A5, any information they have on ATOMS

• Replacement app for TAP/EMR… little known except Lockheed Martin will develop the application for the 10.1 baseline

• Continued Blue Flag 13-1 planning internally and with the 505th and 612 th

• Worked with ACOMS to validate we were comm. hot and ready for test data

• Responded to AFGSC/A3B and ACC/A3C we can adjust to the proposed schedule changes for the RE11 fielding pushing our install 56 days to the right (26 Aug)

• Coordinated with ACOMS and the WSM to put in motion our bi-weekly RE11 telecoms with the PMO and lead command beginning on 25 Feb

• Developed one Request for Variance package for the AOC commander to forward to AFGSC Det 1 to upgrade PFPS to v4.2 SP1

• Met with ACOMS and AFGSC/A2 IAM to discuss placement and license issues of the TS VOIP phones

• Met with the ACOMS Commander and staff to discuss ways of saving funds within the AOC to comply with current and future restrictions on spending

• Participated in the virtual configuration management working group on 31 Jan

• Provided IRSD with intel systems related data to support the 8AF A2’s brief at the upcoming ACC Intelligence Conf

• Provided CPD planners with a brief concerning the future of PFPS and JMPS as well as the

POC at Eglin to discuss bringing the full capability of MALD-J to the 608th

• Held discussions with COD and sysads concerning an enabling concept requesting flying wings to utilize UL/UC2 Ops tools … initial concern is how well do they integrate with force level TBMCS… another concern is 8AF wings utilize the un-class network of UL/UC2 leaving very little opportunity to integrate the SIPR UL/UC2 with the AOC

• Answered concerns and provided information to the 608 AOC/CC concerning the TBMCS

1.1.3 MR1 termination of sustainment support and end of life

• Participated in discussions with COD and ACOMS concerning the transceiver site tower replacement project and associated downtime

608 AOC Systems Administrator: Function as a technical subject matter expert on AOC

Systems Administration for an information processing organization that provides field level support for AOC operations worldwide.

Report Month Activities

• Built capability to allow 8AF/CC the ability to view the 608th Recognized Air Picture (RAP) on

Google Earth from his desktop in his office.

• Began patching clients with PMU 13-1. Servers are complete.

• Preparing for Blue Flag. Tested Email between us and 505th and between us and 612th. Last thing still needing testing is CAOC Central. I can get it to challenge me for authentication but need a password to complete the test.

• Planning for user test of new SWIC. Six of us will travel to ISS headquarters to complete the test.

• Trained SSgt Hogue on Access databases. We built a new Master Station Log (MSL) for sysad then tailored another one for infrastructure.

• Helped with Firewall Access Request (FAR) to give all ACC SIPR clients’ access to the

GSAOC NetApp. The ACC NetApp is beginning to require tokens for access. We are currently working multiple solutions to get both GSAOC and ACC access to the same files. One solution is to add CAC readers to GSAOC clients. Another is to move all files from the ACC NetApp to the GSAOC NetApp. We would then be able to control access from within the AOC.

• Worked Avocent KVM connectivity with GCCS. The problem appears to be with the server itself and not the KVM.

• Tried to add map data to the JTEN Agile client. The maps I have are from the GPL and will not work on Agile.

• Created our monthly images of critical systems.

• Completed the 30 day user logon checks.

608 AOC ISR SME: Function as a technical matter expert on AOC intelligence operations and planning for an information processing organization that provides support for AOC Weapon System operations.

Report Month Activities

• Led two training sessions on ASA for ISRD users

• Prepared training materials

• Worked to correct ASA issues

• In February, will conduct another session to train more users as well as address training points that were missed in the first two sessions

• Corrected IPL problem products and cleaned out old imagery

• NetApp crashed causing us to lose backups

• Created new backups of all servers and client builds

• Moved sysad storage drive from the NetApp to new storage server

• Helped Targets obtain M3 accounts

• Installed DCiDE on six JWICS clients

• Set up new data feeds for ASA and GALE

• Ongoing task: build and test Window 7 clients for JWICS

• Updated DAFIF for PFPS users

• Ongoing: began training two new JWICS system administrators

• CMMA client crashed. Completed the necessary steps to get the client back online

• Patch management functions

• Updated Retina to new version, scanned JWICS network for vulnerabilities, and pushed associated patches to the entire JWICS network. Provided a list of newly installed patches to the IA office

• Updated Symantec virus definitions and pushed new version to clients and servers.

• Ensured all JWICS clients and servers are scanned daily

• Fixed misc. JWICS client issues for ISRD users: mouse, KVM, ISRD user application accounts, upgraded ranks and office symbols on several JWICS user accounts, fixed permission issues on folders, and unlocked JWICS user accounts

• Completed normal daily checks for ISR systems on SIPR and JWICS.

• Completed weekly check to make sure JWICS client audit logs were backed up.

608th Combined Planned Activities for February 2013

• Blue Flag 13-1 execution, 9-14 Feb

• Support HHQ flying mission support

• Support DV visit, 26-27 Feb

• Continue Red Flag 13-3 prep

609 AOC DET 1 (Shaw AFB) Database Manager: Provides technical subject matter expertise as the AOC Database Manager; provides operational subject matter expertise for database management of Air Order of Battle Database (AODB) and Tactical Information (TACINFO), overarching requirements analysis and operational training/support to AOC Combat Plans, Operations and ISR Divisions for (Shaw & AUAB) CAOC and deployed CAOC personnel.

Report Month Activities

• Completed DBM (FrOB/TACINFO build) preparation of RE11 (MAAPTK 2.0.4) TBMCS

Lite Suite (21 Dec – 7 Jan) for use in CENTCOM-directed, AFCENT-sponsored STRAT- TET-MAAP (S-T-M) Conference held 4-17 Jan.

• During conference discovered several issues with planning software that will be addressed back to ACC and the SPO for further evaluation and possible fixes

• MAAPTK 2.0.4 (possibly GCCS-I3 v4.2.0.9 and JTT Portal 3.1.3.7, not tested because the

GCCS-I3 server was not attached during LITE suite operations) appears to have an older look-up validation table embedded. JTT output (via SWIFT Tool) provides BE#

OSUFFIX Prime_Funct table values that prevented some JIPTL JDPI entries from uploading into MAAPTK. Known value conflicts included PLA, KLS and NAVU list choices; others may exist that were not used/imported. Manually modifying the JTT

SWIFT XML output file with a valid value of NA allowed the JIPTL to import without error directly into MAAPTK. Our team will be sending a SPR to highlight the deficiencies encountered for a future patch fix.

• Baseline MAAPTK 2.0.4 Burn Rate tables and Mission Profiles were questioned by

Navy planners, especially all variants of the FA18 and EA18G. My deputy and I are working on adjusting the Mission profiles to more accurately depict the onboard fuel loads available

• MAAPTK 2.0.4 sixty-six standard Burn Rate tables fall far short of the diverse types of aircraft used in a typical coalition AODB. We recommend additional focus is placed on adding additional aircraft to the baseline delivered products in future releases/updates.

Mission Profile, without PFPS or JMPS access are very difficult to build accurately

• Deck Cycle times worked extremely well for Air Location mission planning. Attack request didn’t work properly and required manual intervention by the planner to ensure aircraft could meet the scheduled deck cycles.

• Encountered a problem with C2 agency pairings of C2 Callword (Mission Manager vs. C2

Manager – isolated to E2C aircraft). Problem may have been systemically generated by the operator during the initial ABP build (call word used was incorrectly assigned in a flowed mission). The error was manually corrected but the C2 manager continued to display the old, incorrect pairing (replaced). We’ll monitor this behavior for repeatability in during future planning opportunities using RE11 MR2 software.

• Operators questioned why MAAPTK timing windows included seconds value (HHMMSS) vice only hours & minutes (HHMM). For aircraft planners, they saw no value in “splitting hairs” on seconds- level planning accuracy and caused some data entry slow-downs as the additional SS fields must be filled-in to proceed to the next field

• Participated in BLUE FLAG 13-2 MPC discussion on first use of RE11 MR2 suite using

PACIFICA based FrOB and specifically MIDB. During IPC in early Oct 2012, I told the BF

Intel team (Mr. Terry Effler) and the Team lead (Mr. Ed Bush) that the PACIFICA MIDB would not work on a RE11 GCCS- I3 system due to MDAL Rules enforcement. BLUE FLAG

PACIFICA data has known issues with Valid Country Codes (CN, WA, NV) used in WAC areas that the country codes, BE/OSUFFIX and Lat/Long combinations don’t allow. Initial attempts in August 2012 during the 609 AOC DET 1 data migration effort (using BF 11-2 data) resulted in complete rejection of the archived SWIFT file into the TBMCS ISDS (GCCS-I3

MIDB). MAAPTK did allow the import of the bad data but pairing to TAP/EMR shells was obviously impossible, thus preventing data synchronization between the two C2 software applications.

• 505th CCW BLUE FLAG staff, including their future commander, is aware of the need to address the data disparity soonest to avoid critical exercise planning/execution impacts.

609 AOC DET 1 (Shaw AFB) AOC Command and Control (C2) Systems Administrator:

Function as a technical subject matter expert (SME) on AOC Systems Administration for an information processing organization that provides field level support for AOC operations worldwide.

Report Month Activities

• MR2 MAAPTR issues with accessing WebLogic utility through Firefox

• Accessing WebLogic on MAAPTR using Mozilla Firefox would throw up certificate errors

- Snippet of error: You have received an invalid certificate: Your certificate contains the same serial number as another certificate issued by the certificate authority

- Realized the problem was when we tried accessing MAAPWS WebLogic on TR server which did in fact work. When we accessed that particular server; however; it assigned the certificate to that server and that server alone. This caused a conflict when trying to go back to the original MAAPTR WebLogic as it would show that certificate already being used, hence, the errors we were receiving.

• Resolved issue by going into Tools, Options, Advanced, Encryption, and View

Certificates—deleted out certificates in Server and Authorities Tabs that showed

MAAPWS server and restarted Firefox.

• Accessed MAAPTR from Firefox and were able to see the WebLogic interface and new certificates were assigned to the appropriate server.

• Falconview CADRG map data/client installation for Virtual MR2 operational clients in Bldg

• Operators requested CADRG map data coverage to fill creation of airspaces requirement

- Trained A1C Mallette/SrA Austin/Mr. Stevens on proper way to navigate EGPL server directories

- Provided instruction on utilizing Falconview Map Data Manager to insert, manipulate, and view EGPL Map coverage areas

• Open Falconview, Map, Map Data Manager, Paths Tab, Add, Locate file and Insert.

View Multiple Tab and Browse through specific coverage areas w/ proper zoom settings

- Ran into road block with how we were going to incorporate large amounts of data into an external site (size was too large for disks and we cannot use flash media)

• Suggested the use of a client used as a map and file repository for the remote systems

• Assisted with the set up local Windows Box with expansive hard drive to support large amounts of map data ‐ Imported CADRG EGPL data onto box and then had transported to site

• V&V for IWS/Transverse implementation into TTC environment

• Conferred with Harold Tucker (DET IWS Trainer) on system issues with IWS and

Transverse on TTC QA environment

- Isolated issues to include log-in errors with inadequate accounts and also system preferences

• Mr. Tucker needed access to IWS and Transverse but didn’t have the right account set up for initial access—remedied this by adding proper accounts ‐ Trained administrators on the proper way to add accounts, consult the customer, and properly update the ticket to avoid any future confusion with ticket updates

• Defined proper log-in procedures for logging into Transverse on QA Desktop— user needs to have a proper MR2 account whereas Desktop 2007 can utilize the normal WS administrator accounts ‐ Provided new documentation to administrators to show them proper steps in logging-in and changing application preferences tailored to operator/trainer needs (ex. Font type, window spacing, and classification banners

• Issue with assigning proper classification banners through JEDIT and Regedit

• TBMCS servers and clients in 702 were reflecting improper classification banners for both desktop and pre-login screens

- Instructed airmen on how to change JEDI settings for desktop classifications

• Start, Run, MMC, Add Snap-In, JEDI Classification Management, Expand

Security Banner and change Security Classification to appropriate level—changes reflect on active desktop

- Registry changes for Pre-Login background

• We originally discussed this issue and we at first believed this to be a Global policy—I remembered in the past having to work through Local Policy and decided to review the Registry settings—discovered the following path that controlled the desktop pre-login classification ‐ HKEY_USERS, .DEFAULT, Control Panel, Desktop, View the right pane and scroll to bottom. The Wallpaper option will have to be changed to the path of the image you want to place on the pre-login desktop. Once finished log-off and you will see the new settings

• TBMCS virtual server installation setup and software installation (operational preparation)

• Install consisted of defining storage rack space and obtaining equipment from KSPAN

- Mounted entire suite to include Windows and UNIX 440 systems

• Created new passwords/IP’s/hostnames for Variable worksheet and distributed to administers for installation

• Provided technical assistance for new airman installing Windows Domain Controllers

- Guided them through steps when issues came up beyond their assistance

• Trained on proper system responses and how system operates within the TBMCS environment

• Installed Sybase server to exact 1.1.3 Hardware/Software specifications

- Encountered issues on TINT GMIDB procedure which stalled installation

• Reviewed logs and tried backtracking installation to previous steps to avoid dependency issues—realized installation was no good and had to start over

• Researched this issue and realized that one of the power supplies had went bad on the Sybase server—installed new power supply and restarted installation—believe that power supply cutover caused major hiccup in installation and forced TINT to fail on GMIDB installation

• Assisted Al Udeid with JET setup for both JADOCS and TBMCS/MAAPTK systems

• Consulted with Rob Hayes on their desire to have JET successfully implemented into

TBMCS environment

- Ran through procedures on how to set up Subscription Service within CCWEB

• Process required user to access CCWeb/TBMCSApps, Subscription Service

Registration

• User then needed to select Add Subscriber tab and input proper JET configuration variables

• MAAPTK users have to add the external source within the Project Tool utility—path to certificate and web service link required in order to view proper layers

• Tested proper connectivity by utilizing CCWeb/FSTAT/Base Status/Select Area of

Coverage or base and then select Weather Information Tab—proper connection to

JET shows all applicable weather data for that area

• Discussed JET JADOCS configuration with Joe Todd (Al Udeid JADOCS Admin)

- Instructed him on how to load JET web service link into Horizon Configuration Admin tool within JADOCS application

• Provided Joe with link and POC for OWS Jet for future reference

• Gathered known ports for firewall access as he wasn’t able to successfully connect with current configuration

• Discussed with him the steps in order to successfully test JET connectivity within

JADOCS (Menus, Managers, Create Mission, JET/JWIS Tab, Input ICAO and coverage times and run verification)

• Collaborated with JADOCS TPG installation representative Christopher (Kit) Antonsen for addition of Target Package Generator (TPG) into AOC test environment—Kit also on-site to trainer JADOCS FSR and operators/administrators on new feature

• TPG allows for the bi-directional transmission of targeting and imagery data over a Link-

16 channel to various machines throughout AOR

- Configured TPG server to receive incoming JRE/ADSI track feeds through initialization of RMH (Remote Message Handler) and ASTAJ (Aircraft Simulation Tool Add-In) utilities—input Link-16 channel IP’s into configuration

- Consulted with JRE Administrator (Leandre Gregory) on setting up link from TPG to JRE—connection test returned successful

• Integrated TPG into JADOCS training environment to test functionality of application

- Added appropriate TPG configuration variables into encrypted configuration file along with IP and host name information

- Added chicklet column, C2 default configuration and coordination tabs under Intra-AOC

Managers for Tasking Status information

- Sorted out minor operational “kinks” in order to complete test integration

- All materials related to the installation and configuration are on JADOCS repository share

• JADOCS 1.0.5.1 virtual installation in preparation for future operations

• Technicians created a new virtual image of JADOCS 1.0.5.1 but were running into issues when attempting to start Horizon services (used for remote connectivity/apps)

- Attempted to resolve issue by changing configuration within Horizon and PostGres user accounts but had no success

- Leafed through installation documents and compared to current system and realized there were a few different applications that had not been loaded and needed to be before PostGres installation—only viable solution was rebuild

• Walked A1C Clemons through proper installation and provided proper documents for future reference—current build now works like a champ

• JET test on JADOCS local clients

• Attempted to load new JET test within Intra-AOC Manager in order to test feature for Al

Udeid

- Noticed that ICAO fields were not valid for the AOR, only stateside ICAO’s were loaded—researched issue and found that the ICAO.tables file under Server/Tables was not listing the appropriate overseas data

- Talked with Joe Todd (Al Udeid administrator) and had him transfer his ICAO table from his JADOCS to ours—placed file under Transfer folder in JADOCS

- Tables are now correct but when we ran the test in multiple countries we are still getting processing errors—consulting with OWS (Bradley Davis) for fix action—believe their .XML data isn’t inputting into JADOCS correctly

• mIRC connectivity issues with local nodes/get list not updating properly

• A1C Hingst informed me that we were not connecting locally to our mIRC server

- Ran him through the proper procedures on how to check the UnReal file to ensure it is running—restarted server and he now knows how to handle this issue

• Worked with Mr. Chestnut on adding channels into Unrealircd.conf file in order to see them within mIRC application

- Instructed on how to properly add the channels and test/validate within mIRC

609 AOC DET 1 (Shaw AFB) Operations/Plans Subject Matter Expert: Provide technical, field-level expertise for all AOC operations and planning software processes and procedures

(TTPs). Assess optimal performance and use of installed C2 and related applications that are used in theater air and space operations within the CAOC. Support troubleshooting and fault reporting on TBMCS system operation and AOC Weapon System (AOC WS) application issues. Provide on-site operational offensive and defensive C2 application expertise.

Report Month Activities:

• Participate in weekly Operations/Maintenance Meetings; assure equipment required is available the next two weeks for training and daily operations.

• Began work with the Distributed Mission Operations Center to develop the link architecture and scenario inputs for JICC Training

• Attending planning meetings and providing recommendations for development of specific vignettes

• Assisted maintainers in building data links from the JICC equipment to the upgraded RE-11 build GCCS, it will be used to pass the air picture in proper format to the Ops Floor

• Working with maintainers to verify equipment needs

• Reconfigured ADSI settings and tested new protocols for system integration

• Implemented Weekly JICC meetings to brief cell on what is up-coming and assign POCs for link specific task to assist the AOR JICC Cell with exercise preparations.

• Developed and presented JICC capabilities briefing to BG Urich/ACC A6

• Hand-picked to brief BG Dennis on the JICC capabilities and the contributions the Cell makes to AFCENT’s Area of Responsibility

• Coordinated with the CAOC for the JADEX execution

• Developed JICC schedule

• Ensured track server to both real-world ADSI’s was up and running for TacView connection

• Chosen to provide support for JADOC upgrade.

• Connected ADSI to the upgraded JADOC, upgrades gives the operator the capability of injecting data into the link-16 RF

• Responded to tasker involving C2 equipment used by the JICC to connect with JWICS to pass lower classified data to multiple units. In planning phase

• Provided on-call support to the Det 1’s JICC Cell, expertise utilized to maintain information data flow in support of unit’s mission.

609 AOC DET 1 (Shaw AFB) ISR Subject Matter Expert: The AOC ISR SME shall manage the health, welfare, and setup of all AOC intelligence systems in direct support to the AOC Director as outlined in AFI 13-1 AOC Volume 3. Provide operational ISR subject matter expertise on AOC ISR to ensure the configuration, capabilities and database information supports AOC ISR Division requirements.

Report Current Month Activities:

• Bereavement/PTO 6th -15 January

• Finalized trip to PA ANG in August 2013 to train their ISRD on several products and processes utilized within the CENTCOM AOR and how the 609th does business

• Started curriculum development for several positions within the ISRD the 112th Commander requested

609th Combined Planned Activities for February 2013:

• Scheduled for 32 Intelligence students in the month of Feb 13. Robust training for Collection

Managers on WebTAS STAKE and ISR Assessment Tool (IAT) will be conducted as requested by the ISRD Chief.

• As part of an upgrade program within the 609th AOC Det-1 DOI shop, train and help certify two new trainers (AD) on ISR Operations within our AOR and achieve a level that Stan

Evaluation with certify them as Combat Mission Ready and as backup trainers for me

• Continue prepping training guides for the August 2013 trip to PA ANG unit

• Assist in training 3 JICO’s for up-coming deployments.

• Continued coordination and support of exercises, Red Flag and Internal Look

• Support DISA to connect and receive test data from JWICS to a ADSI, test is scheduled for mid

Feb

• Update training web utility with new tasks/MSL/training and reference materials to assist technicians with future troubleshooting and POC recognition

• Continuous upgrade training with TMBCS utilities to include MAAPTK and MR2 servers

• Assist C2 work center with latest ticket entries and training to ensure 100% unit readiness

• Prep for future operations to include system loads and configuration of current applications

• Support VIRTUAL FLAG AODB data recovery (DMOC provided; TBMCS SP18 specific) for exercise execution 19-29 March.

• Continue coordination on complete overhaul of 609 AOC (AUAB CAOC) FrOB & TACINFO master baseline. Estimated completion: commenced Jan 13, 4-6 months.

• Complete IL 13-1 data build/ABP verification with JFCOM JTLS modeling team (suspense: 15

Feb)

• Continue to work MIDB two-way replication data source and operational implementation issues.

612 AOC C4I System Manager: As the C4I System Manager, provide knowledge and expertise into the overall functional and technical operations of the AOC WS to support responsibilities as outlined in AFI 13-1

AOC Volume 3. Additionally, serve as one of two Configuration Managers for 612 AOC.

Report Month Activities

• Prepared and briefed weekly AOC WS Integration meeting for 612 AOC personnel, as well as for the 612 AOC leadership on AOC systems status

• Continuing to work user accounts for the CAOC for SIPR, CENTRIXS, TTC and JWICS domains. Continuing to review process of RE11 documentation for user accounts

• Prepared and presented briefing to the 612 AOC staff and AOs on all AOC WS C4I systems integration relevant issues and events

• Continued to work with ACC and AOC WS IAM to ensure RE10 IATO got extended beyond current expiration date – extension finally granted with new expiration of 12 Jul 13;

• BF13-1/IA13 – completed revision work on floor plans for MAINEX (Feb 13); had to step in and do collaboration tool coordination for chat/meeting rooms, and accounts; labored over

DRMD process as it is the foundation for all user accounts – process is broke and will result in an after action report issue; worked extensively with Ms. House’s assistance to get user accounts for both exercises taken care of; worked with Mr. McIntyre and Mr. Morgan to coordinate and perform ops checks on systems required for both exercises; participated in weekly telecons with all BF trusted agent and C4I players; participated in weekly MSE meeting to smooth out the in processing for MAINEX participants; working post-BF reconstitution plan to accommodate following exercise and RE11 client deployment requirements

• Continuing to work 610 CACS, AMC, VF, BF, IA, AT and other exercise requirements.

Hosting numerous telecons with AMC, 505 CCW and local division reps to attempt to clarify exercise information flow between BF and IA which will be executed on JTEN and SIPR respectively and have different external training audiences but the same CAOC participants

• RE11 – Working bedddown for ISAs as well as EAL for them and 46TS participants.

Weekly telecons resumed 2 Jan 13 to coordinate further installation activity. Coordinated shipment back of FIPS compliant Netscaler H/W to be replaced with the standard Netscaler

H/W since no procedures exist to configure a FIPS compliant Nescaler nor is it required ATT.

• Coordinated JWICS WSUS server rebuild activity as well as Symantec A/V version to use based on current JDISS HD guidance; coordinated for SCCM client software to be used to auto push patches to CAOC JWICS segment to meet SSO patching timelines and security posture

• Coordinated functional analysis for above two JWICS variances and conducted electronic

CRB to expedite site approval. Will be preparing RFV letter to forward to AOC WS

CRB. Finalized, coordinated, and obtained final signature on updated 612 AOC CMP as required by for our JWICS segment accreditation; reviewed and commented on the new

JWICS MOA between 12 AF/A2, 612 ACOMS, and 612 AOC

612AOC Configuration Manager/Deputy C4I System Manager: Function as a technical subject matter expert on AOC systems and assist in the overall operations of the AOC; provide specialized knowledge and expertise on the configuration management and control of AOC baseline systems and capabilities.

Report Month Activities

• Working issues with our IRD. JWICS security and support to the AOC and the base continues to be addressed by the 12 AF/A2, A6, CAOC Director. Participating in meetings to coordinate the accrediting of our new sub-domain. Provided up to date drawings of the SCIFs. Reviewed the SOPs and implemented a naming convention for user accounts.

• Continued Blue Flag 13-1 (BF13-1) planning. Participating in the weekly scenario, C4I and status update DCO sessions. Began systems preparation and testing of connectivity to M&S systems as well as other external agencies.

• Planning for Integrated Advance 2013 (IA-13) to include testing of connectivity of systems to

M&S and other external agencies.

• Continued Angel Thunder 2013 (AT-13) planning. AT-13 is a Personnel Rescue focused combined live fly and virtual exercise.

• Planning for Panamax 2013 (PMX-13) attending the Initial Planning Conference. Due to fiscal constraints, the exercise is being scaled down. Exact scope to be determined.

• Received the latest PFPS software from the local Field Service Rep that works with Windows

7. This will be used by our AMD and installed on our NIPRNet systems.

• Working with our Battlefield Coordination Detachment (BCD) to get there systems connected with Army South using the correct configuration of our BSS.

• Received notification of two updates to our RE10 systems. Rel1060 (PMU 12-2) and Rel 1065

(PMU13-1). We received the software for Rel 1060 and entered it into the CM library and installed on the systems. Awaiting the kit for Rel 1065. Other software in our variance process is VLC for BF13-1 use and mIRC chat. Looking for a “trusted source” for the mIRC chat to be able to use since RE11 deletes IRC chat.

• Suspended RE11 install activities prior to the holidays and will resume post BF/IA events.

Continuing to work through some of the issues already identified and will complete all actions prior to the FE phase.

• Reviewed and updated several documents during the month to include AFSOUTH

Configuration Management Plan (CMP), AFI 13-1AOC Vol 3, JWICS Memorandum of

Understanding between 612AOC, 612ACOMS and 12AF/A2Y.

• The unit hosted a visit from the Commander USSOUTHCOM, Gen Kelly as well as the command Sargent Major, SGM Geressy.

612 AOC Weapon ISR SME. As the AOC ISR SME, manage the health, welfare, and setup of all AOC intelligence systems in direct support to the AOC Director as outlined in AFI 13-1 AOC

Volume 3. Provide operational ISR subject matter expertise on AOC ISR to ensure the configuration, capabilities and database information supports AOC ISR Division requirements.

Report Month Activities

• Bldg 75 GIG Upgrade:

• Began upgrade on 22 Jan; upgrade delayed one week due to base access

• There have been no major issues and they are about 4 days ahead of schedule

• Working with 610th as they are undergoing infrastructure upgrade also

• JWICS Accreditation: Conducting bi-weekly meetings for status updates; paperwork has been completed and sent forward to ACC SSO for approval; trying to delay physical inspection until Apr/May 13 due to OPS TEMPO

• Submitted and followed-up on numerous trouble tickets supporting the ISRD’s mission

• Working on new requirements from AFISRA for new capability within AOC supporting Det 1, 548 ISRG, which comprises the CAOC’s Imagery Support Element (ISE)

• Coordinating schedule for GCCS-I3 training and ACC Site Visit 25 Feb – 1 Mar 2013

• Coordinated TTC Monthly Generator Test

• IBS Testing; next participation has been moved to the Apr/May 13 timeframe

• Conducted quarterly VTC Maintenance schedule with contractor; no more inspections scheduled from this contract as the VTC will henceforth be maintained by DIA separate from the collateral VTCs

• Supporting RW operations relocated to TTC domain

• RE-11: Working with ISRD on data migration concerns

• Working technical solution to extend TTC domain into offices of B70 as requested by COD

• Submitted work order; may require a PDS solution

• CCY NIPR VOIPs have been configured and connected to switch

• Working the distribution of phones within the CAOC

• Blue Flag 13-1/Integrated Advance 13; participated in telecom and planning efforts;

assisting with accounts paperwork for both events; PROJECT SUTER II (PSII) upgrade

– completed install

• Working with 355th CS on NSANet network repairs which should be complete by end of Feb.

• Verifying that a network inspection will not be required with new changes to path

612 AOC Command and Control (C2) Systems Administrator: Function as a technical subject matter expert on AOC Systems Administration for an information processing organization that provides field level support for AOC operations worldwide.

Report Month Activities

• Worked issue with Web AD & AAT access to G: shared drive. Users hadn’t been assigned needed tbmcs UNIX account & subsequently fixed/modified the MSNFS configuration files to support UNIX authentication of these group assignments

• Provided CCY with inputs on CM Plan document periodic review/re-write

• Accomplished BF & IA Planning, Setup and Coordination tasks:

• Updated the TRNG Suite Sybase MIDB with Tier-1 provided Updates 1-6 to modify required CONSTRAINTS and SUPPORT database objects; Modified the ITS lookup tables to make PACIFICA-scenario EXER Country Codes visible

• Coordinated DNS and domain information exchange with 505th ECS; added their DNS servers to TRNG domain DNS records as forwarders

• Worked with SYSAD to develop process to change the Security Banners displayed

• Supported SYSAD by troubleshooting TBMENT failure to import; extracted only account additions and re-ran TBMENT against this subset to avoid process hanging

• Troubleshot CTO 10-133 GPO; discovered adding computer accounts to the “Deny-Policy”

Security Group allowed authorized users needed access

• Created required Org Mailboxes on CAOC & TRNG suites and setup BF/IA USMTF message distribution to these OMBs for all expected EXERCISE message traffic

• Supported BCD by troubleshooting ACMREQ processing from TAIS to TBMCS

• Processed 1ea PKI CERT request required for new RE11 ACS servers

• Supported RE11 Installation and weekly status meetings

• Accomplished Ezenia-recommend iwsconfsvr fix; IWS conferencing repaired

• Accomplished McAfee post configuration steps on Domain Controllers; and activated MS

Operating Systems on PVS & ADGP Servers

• Implemented temporary fix on CITRIX APP Servers to disable McAfee McShield Service;

reduced CITRIX login times from over 5 minutes to less than 30 seconds

• Discovered that VCS Service was disabled due to VCSSVR SQL database’s TRANS logs being full. Backed up & truncated logs, VCS Service could then run

- ESXi hosts were disconnected. Had to fix VCS Server PKI issues, then manually re-connect 18ea ESXi hosts to restore VSphere Enterprise management functions

- Also discovered that UCS Blades were reporting SEL-LOG was full – errors noted voltage issues – cleared logs. Also noted date skewed for SEL-LOG entries

• Discovered that CITIRX license server failed to service Thin Clients or SDCs

- The failure was the result of the CTX_PVS and CTX_XA6 MS SQL databases’ TRANS logs being full. Backed-up & truncated the logs; then completely rebooted all CITRIX servers to restore CITRIX login functionality

• Created a “UCS Logical Server <-> Chassis/Blade <-> ESXi Host” mapping to assist with future troubleshooting

612th Combined Planned Activities for February 2013:

• Troubleshooting/tracking of RE11 open issues until Install Team returns Feb 13

• RE11 Turnover – Mar 2013

• Blue Flag 13 MAINEX – Feb

• IA13 MAINEX – Feb

• ACC/A2 Visit/Training – Feb

Program Management

• Staffing

- HD System Administrator – candidate hired and in place

- HD Remedy Administrator – previous administrator working evenings (4-6 hours per night) part time until FTE is identified and in-place – all companies looking to source candidate – 4 candidates in the interview process

- Operations Plans SME - all companies looking to source candidate – 3 candidates in the interview process

• Help Desk and OSC support – numerous discussions about personnel at the HD in regards to supporting overall OSC functions. BLUF, BOSH will support functions within scope of the contract and will work to help identify workload levels on positions potentially requiring additional support hours. When excess workload conditions warrant, OSC leadership will provide prioritized requirements.