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Joint Staff J7 Deputy Directorate for Joint Training (DDJTE) Collective Joint Training

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1.0 INTRODUCTION: The mission of JS J7 Deputy Directorate for Joint Training & Exercises (DDJTE) is to execute the Chairman’s Title 10 responsibilities for both Joint Training (JT) and a Joint Lessons Learned Program (JLLP). DDJTE develops, delivers, and enables a continuum of individual, staff and collective joint training to enhance the operational effectiveness of the current and future joint force through a concept-driven, threat informed capabilities development approach. This supports the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS), Combatant Commanders (CCDRs), and Service joint training exercises in preparation for globally integrated joint operations to implement the Joint Warfighting Concept and increase warfighter lethality and readiness. JLLP enhances Joint Force readiness and effectiveness gained in joint operations, training, exercises, experiments, and wargames. The DDJTE mission is critical in a new security era defined by great power competition, a departure from the counterterrorism focus of the past 30 years. Aligned with the 2026 National Defense Strategy, DDJTE is pioneering a new training approach focused on homeland defense, deterring China, and empowering allies to meet the complex challenges of today's global landscape. Collectively, DDJTE focuses on the following:

1.0.1 Development and execution of the Elite Constellation Campaign (EC) including, and not limited to, Globally Integrated Exercises (GIE) and Multi-Combatant Command, Command Post Exercises (MCC-CPX) and coordination across Services (Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force etc…).

1.0.2 Supporting Combatant Command and Joint Staff training

1.0.3 Prepare / increase deploying HQ’s effectiveness

1.0.4 Enable Service joint training

1.0.5 Train tomorrow’s senior leaders

1.0.6 Provide a joint distributed training architecture

1.0.7 Implementation of Joint Force Development Initiatives in exercises, wargames and operations

1.0.8 Joint Lessons Learned Program

1.1 The program of work identifies the dynamic and cyclical nature to joint exercises that requires core capabilities on a continuing basis. In contrast, other capabilities require surge capabilities for exercise design and control. Core capabilities are defined as providing event planning, design, preparation, and execution of EC, GIE, MCC-CPX, Combatant Command (CCMD), and Service events as identified in the program of work with functional and technical capabilities. Historically, joint training was referred to as exercises. Over time, to be more precise, the joint training milestones became collectively referred to as events and are commonly referred to as the Joint Event Life Cycle (JELC). Certain words are considered synonymous and used interchangeably. For example, all joint training exercises are events, and the subtle difference is, not all joint training events are exercises, e.g. Staff Assist Visits (SAV) and classroom courses are examples of training events that are not exercises. Similarly, the description, DDJTE encompasses Joint Training.

1.2 Over the performance period of this contract the contractor shall continuously explore and, where feasible, incorporate AI-driven tools and methodologies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the event planning, design, preparation, and execution. AI technology is rapidly advancing to automate manual time intensive processes, IA-enable workflows and IA-ready the workforce to accelerate the delivery more robust deliverables. Potential applications include, but is not limited to, predictive analytics for resource allocation, scenario generation, collaboration and planning processes, lessons learned and assessment, and real-time decision support during exercises.

2.0 Background. Through 10, U.S.C., section 153(a)(6), the Chairman is responsible for joint force development activities. Joint Staff J7 has responsibilities to serve as the lead agent for Joint Force Development, for the Chairman for the following:

2.1 Managing the Joint Training Exercise and Evaluation Program (JTEEP), conducting and assessing joint and multinational training and exercises for assigned forces, and assisting the Chairman, CCDRs, and Service Chiefs in their preparations for globally integrated joint and combined operations.

2.2 Joint Staff J7 coordination and scheduling for CCMD exercises and Joint National Training Capability (JNTC) accredited Service Joint Training programs and de-conflicting the participation of forces in worldwide joint exercises and training events for CCDR and Service requirements.

2.3 Providing joint training of CCMD battle staffs, Joint Task Force headquarters (JTF HQ) staffs, JTF functional component commanders and their staffs, and headquarters designated as potential joint headquarters.

2.4 Leading the collaborative development of joint training standards and designing standardized joint training processes and programs for JTF HQ and functional component joint training events to for CCDR requirements.

2.5 Providing exercise and engagement capability for CCMDs Theater Security Cooperation training events with Coalition Partner and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) as requested by the CCMDs.

2.6 Leading the development and operation of systems and architectures that directly contributes to the distributed joint training requirements of CCDRs, JTFs, and defense agencies.

2.7 Providing expertise and strategic planning input within the joint training community on joint training-related modeling and simulation (M&S) issues.

2.8 The contractor shall remain informed of advancements in emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), and incorporate these capabilities into joint training processes as they become viable over the contract period. AI tools may be used to enhance planning, execution, and assessment processes, optimize system performance, and improve modeling and simulation capabilities. The government encourages innovative solutions that align with technological developments and support the evolving needs of joint training and exercises.

2.9 The contractor shall provide comprehensive support for the joint exercise activities, ensuring a workforce capable of operating AI-enabled systems across all phases of the JELC, including scenario generation, event testing, and event operations. Responsibilities include collaborating with stakeholders to develop AI-enhanced exercise plans, generating dynamic scenarios, conducting pre-exercise testing, and managing AI systems during the exercise, such as Smart OPFOR. Additionally, the contractor will collect and analyze data to assess performance, prepare after-action reports and lessons learned, and deliver training programs to enhance participant proficiency with CJADC2 and AI technologies, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations and standards.

3.0 Organization. DDJTE develop, deliver, adapt, and assess to enable joint training to prepare the joint force to conduct globally integrated operations across the continuum of conflict to meet national defense priorities and foster mission partner collaboration. Leverage international and national-level exercises focused on plans, policies, and procedures to inform and improve U.S. Joint Force readiness to conduct global operations. DDJTE is organized into four distinct divisions, each with specialized focus areas:

3.1 Chairman's Joint Exercise Division (CJExD). CJExD conducts the design, planning, and execution of joint and multinational exercises to improve joint and combined warfighting capabilities worldwide.

3.2 Deployable Training & Lessons Learned Division (DTLD). Provides joint training event support and education to improve the operational effectiveness of the joint force. As directed in Joint Staff Manual (JSM) 5100.01F, “Organization and Functions of the Joint Staff,” DTLD provides deployable training teams (DTTs) to joint force commanders to enhance their readiness through training. The DTLD also conducts senior leader education and contributions to joint force development. Specific DTLD support requires subject matter expertise to provide joint academics and training for CCDRs and/or their designated training audiences; assist in development of CCMD training events and mission rehearsals; execute senior leader education through CAPSTONE, KEYSTONE, and PINNACLE joint operations modules; provide insights and best practices and lessons learned from CCMD exercises; and manage the joint course certification program.

3.3 Programs and Operations Division (POD). POD synchronizes the efforts of DDJTE’s divisions and performs current operations, planning, and resource management functions for DDJTE. POD is also responsible for DDJTE’s administrative operations including budget, personnel, travel, IM/KM and contract management.

3.4 Joint Technology & Simulation Division (JTSD). JTSD provides technical enablers, training, and expertise to deliver realistic Joint training content and context of the Joint Force. JTSD provides the people (technical experts), processes (integrates technology), and technology (networks, simulations, information systems) to replicate a realistic joint operational environment for exercises. This includes engineering, M&S planning & integration, and Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intel (C4I) expertise to design, plan, setup, configure, test, operate, and maintain globally distributed enterprise training capabilities, to include the, and not limited to, Joint Training Enterprise Network (JTEN) and Joint Live Virtual Constructive (JLVC) federation in for CCMD and Service joint training events.

3.5 The contractor shall remain informed of advancements in emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), and provide recommendations to incorporate these capabilities into DDJTE processes that can be used to increase integration of DD JTE processes as they become viable over the contract period. AI tools may be used to enhance information/knowledge management, planning, execution, and assessment processes, optimize resource management, and improve modeling and simulation capabilities. The government encourages innovative solutions that align with technological developments and support the evolving needs of joint training and exercises.

3.6 ELITE CONSTELLATION (EC) is a multi-year campaign that provides a framework for the Joint Force to conduct globally integrated, multi-domain operations to strengthen deterrence while improving warfighting readiness and lethality. EC operationalizes the Joint Warfighting Concept (JWC) through integrated events across the Department of Defense (DoD) and with mission partners. EC enables the Joint Force to adapt to the changing character of war and address global multi-domain threats. EC is aligning CCMD Tier-1 exercises, a single scenario within the same operational environment to increase the ability of the Joint Force to conduct globally integrated, cross-functional, multi-domain operations as envisioned in the Joint Warfighting Concept. The scope, scale, and complexity of this exercise has dramatically increased as up to 11 CCMD Tier-1 exercises are aligned under the EC Campaign. EC accelerates Joint Force warfighting readiness, increases lethality, and strengthens deterrence globally.

3.6.1 EC priorities focus on enhancing globally integrated readiness and lethality, refining and implementing the JWC through the EC campaign, and adapting Joint Force readiness to the evolving global operating environment across all domains. They aim to enable the Joint Force to address global threats while defending the homeland, exercise options for rapid decision-making in global conflicts, identify solutions for rapid mobilization and deployment of forces, and expand integration and interoperability among interagency partners and Allies.

3.6.2 The EC Campaign will annually execute key events including the Globally Integrated Exercise (GIE) to enhance joint force readiness, the Global Integration Campaign of Learning (GiCoL) to advance strategic learning, the Multi-Combatant Command - Command Post Exercise (CPX) to improve command coordination, and the Large Scale Global Exercise (LSGE) to test multi-domain operations and global force integration.

4.0 Applicable Documents: Applicable documents refer to policies, regulations, instructions, directives, manuals, and technical documents. The Contractor shall become acquainted with, refer to and adhere to all Government regulations as identified in the applicable documents and as new documents are developed and implemented throughout the period of performance. The Contractor shall comply in their entirety with the latest revision of all publications. The Contractor shall be responsible for full compliance with all revisions, supplements and amendments.

4.1 US Department of Defense, Strategic Plan for the Next Generation of Training for the DoD, Washington, DC: Office of the Secretary of Defense, Series.

4.2 CJCSI 3500.01J, Joint Training Policy for the Armed Forces, Series

4.3 CJCSM 3500.03E, Joint Training Manual for the Armed Forces, Series

4.4 CJCSI 3500.02B, Universal Joint Task List (UJTL) Program, Series

4.5 CJCSM 3500.04F, Universal Joint Task Manual, Series

4.6 PDF Version of Approved Universal Joint Task List (UJTL)

4.7 CJCS Notice 3500.01 2017-2020 Chairman’s Joint Training Guidance, Series

4.8 CJCSI 3030.01 Implementing Joint Force Development and Design, Series

4.9 NATO Bi-SC 75-3, Collective Training and Exercise Directive, Series

4.10 National Military Strategy

4.11 Defense Planning Guidance

4.12 Joint Strategic Campaign Plan

4.13 Presidential and Secretary of Defense directives

4.14 A Guide to Opposing Forces

4.15 Intel Branch SOP, publication

4.16 Joint Event Handbook, publication

4.17 Special Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) SOP

4.18 Joint Training Schedule and Travel Events

4.19 DoDI 8510.01, Cybersecurity, Series

4.20 DoDI 8510.01, Risk Management Framework (RMF) for DoD Systems, Series

4.21 DoDI 8530.01, Cybersecurity Activities Support to DoD Information Network Operations, Series

4.22 DTD Observer Trainer (OT)/Analyst Trainer (AT) Handbook

4.23 DoDM 8140.03, Cyberspace Workforce Qualification & Management Program, Series

4.24 CJCSI 6510.01F, Information Assurance (IA) and Support to Computer Network Defense (CND), Series

4.25 CJCSM 6510.01A, Information Assurance (IA) and Computer Network Defense (CND) Volume 1 (Incident Handling Program), Series

4.26 DISA Application Development Security Technical Implementation Guide, Current version

4.27 FM 3-14, Army Space Operations

4.28 Joint Publication (JP) 3-14, Space Operations

4.29 AFDD 3-14, Space Operations

4.30 CNSSI No. 1253, Security Categorization and Control Selection for National Security Systems, Series

4.31 Executive Order 12333

4.37 National Defense Strategy

5.0 SCOPE: The Contractor shall be trained, experienced, and qualified, to successfully perform quality services and produce deliverables to the DDJTE. The work and associated deliverables are required to support the Joint Training, Exercise, and Evaluation Program (JTEEP). These services and deliverables enable the Joint Staff to provide joint training support to CCMD, Services, Joint Task Forces, and Combat Support Agencies (CSA). Joint training support includes but is not limited to; CCMD and service joint training events, wargames, senior leader seminars, academics (Joint Operations Module), command post exercises, field training exercises, tabletop exercises, experimentations, concept integration in exercises, assessments, lessons learned, analytics and feedback within the Joint Training System. The Contractor shall support the DDJTE in the execution of all operational and technical joint training. The work and associated deliverables enable DDJTE to design, control, and execute: 1) an annual ELITE CONSTELLATION campaign 2) an annual Large Scale Global Exercise, 3) two multi-CCMD command post exercises, 4) approximately 22 tier one and two CCMD, command post exercises. The work and associated deliverables include designing and controlling joint training events focused on the operationalization of the Joint Warfighting Concept (JWC) and other work in the Joint Force Development and Design (JFDD) portfolio. JFDD combines the interrelated and complementary elements of force development and force design to achieve the Chairman’s vision. The process is the deliberate, iterative, and continuous process of planning and developing the current and future joint force through concept development, assessment, and capability development. The Joint Staff on the behalf of Chairman utilizes JFDD to assess the joint force strategic capabilities in comparison with our enemies and adversaries, measures our current capabilities against assumed strategic risk, and provides technological and operational solutions to bridge those gaps and sustain competitive advantage across two overlapping time horizons.

5.0.1 The Contractor shall complete all prescribed deliverables to defined standards while successfully planning, managing, and executing joint training events and exercises in accordance with all regulatory policy, guidance, and instructions with the outcome of successfully executing the role of JFDD.

5.0.2 The Contractor shall have a working knowledge and successfully perform the full spectrum of Joint Force Trainer operations required to conduct events (multi-level local, remote, distributed, live, virtual, simulated and realworld). The Contractor shall gather and compile all event information to successfully coordinate and synchronize multiple joint training events and exercises to the Joint Staff, CCMDs, and service components. The Contractor shall interface with government leads to gather and synchronize tasks to integrate event planning objectives for timely and executable joint training events and exercises. Conducting these events will require on-time planning, coordinating, and scheduling. The success of these events and exercises is dependent upon the contractor’s logistics coordination, models and simulations (M&S) management, operational environment / scenario design and control, database builds, distributed learning, media replication, courseware development, educational development, blended learning, technical expertise, concept integration, analysis and assessment, Information and Knowledge Management (IM/KM), and capability development associated with the JFDD mission.

5.0.3 The Contractor shall perform services that are outside of the JTEEP and JFDD portfolio of work when scheduled and approved by DDJTE; the priorities can change based on updated or newly published strategic documents, policy, guidance, memos, directives and operational orders. For example, support Operational Planning Teams, reviewing operational and strategic documents, and other Joint Staff task management.

5.0.4 The Contractor shall perform the work for two funding appropriations, which consists of Operations and Maintenance (O&M) and Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E). The separation of this level of effort is distinct and clear. The Contractor shall obtain COR approval before performing RDT&E.

5.0.5 The Contractor shall execute in accordance with the JS J7 mission in requirements, planning, execution, and assessments as defined within the Joint Training System (JTS) for the individual, staff, and collective training to the Joint Staff, CCMDs, designated Joint and Combined Headquarters and selected multinational partners, Service Components and Services.

5.0.6 Requests for Joint Staff J-7 support for CCMD and Service Joint exercises, training, JTF forming and operational assistance outside of the programmed schedule of work have resulted in the establishment of a process known as an “Out of cycle Request (OoCR).” An OoCR is generally defined as a CCMD, Service or subordinate command request for training support from DDJTE that is not part of the annual JTEEP Execution Plan (PEP). The Contractor shall surge and respond to OoC events. The Contractor shall support changes in the workload to deliver the out of Cycle (OoC) exercises that may result in simultaneous event execution at multiple global locations.

5.0.7 The contractor shall explore and, where feasible, incorporate emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), emerging CJADC2 tools, and advanced modeling and simulation tools, into joint training processes and deliverables. These technologies shall be leveraged to enhance the efficiency, realism, and effectiveness of joint training events, ensuring alignment with the operationalization of the Joint Warfighting Concept (JWC) and the Joint Force Development and Design (JFDD) portfolio. The contractor shall use AI-driven tools to analyze exercise data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to improve joint force readiness.

5.1 Joint Training System (JTS). The JTS is a four-phase iterative set of processes that aligns joint training strategy with assigned missions to produce trained and ready individuals, staffs, and units. In accordance with the JTS, the Contractor shall identify events and resources to accomplish the required training. The Contractor shall conduct and evaluate training, assess the performance and integrate lessons learned into each phase of the JTS. Although the application of the JTS is deliberate in concept, it is flexible in execution. The JTS phases are:

· JTS Phase I (Requirements) - Determine Mission Essential Tasks

· JTS Phase II (Plans) - Develop Joint Training Plans (JTP)

· JTS Phase III (Execution) - Execute the Command Training Plans

· JTS Phase IV (Assessment) - Assess Training Performance

5.1.1 In accordance with the JTS, the Contractor shall assist the Joint Force at all echelons in defining the required level of individual, organizational and collective task performance; determining the current level(s) of performance; executing training programs to improve performance; and assessing those levels of performance relative to mission capability requirements.

5.1.2 In accordance with the JTS, the Contractor shall ensure the Joint Force is trained and prepared to employ a broad portfolio of military capabilities that offer versatility across the full spectrum of mission requirements.

5.1.3 The Contractor shall utilize Command & Control Information Environment (C2IE), Program Execution Plan (PEP), Joint Training Tool (JTT) and other planning systems and documents to incorporate methodologies and processes within each phase of the JTS.

5.1.4 The Contractor shall explore and, where feasible, incorporate emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and advanced planning and M&S tools, to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of each phase of the Joint Training System (JTS). These technologies shall be leveraged to:

· Phase I (Requirements): Use AI-driven analytics to identify mission-essential tasks and prioritize training requirements based on historical data and predictive modeling.

· Phase II (Plans): Develop Joint Training Plans (JTP) that integrate AI-enabled tools to optimize resource allocation, scheduling, and scenario design.

· Phase III (Execution): Enhance training execution through AI-driven tools, adaptive learning platforms, and real-time decision support tools to replicate complex operational environments.

· Phase IV (Assessment): Use AI-enabled tools to develop and analyze exercise after action review, performance data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights and best practices to refine future training exercise and integrate lessons learned.

5.2 Joint Force Development and Design Requirements Phase. During this requirements phase, the Contractor shall support the planning and execution of Globally Integrated Exercises and Globally Integrated Wargames in which requirements will be addressed on the transregional, multi-domain, and multi-functional problem sets germane to peer and near peer competition.

5.2.1 The Contractor shall plan, prepare, formulate, document, manage, and execute global integration and JWC implementation effects based on guidance and process flow directed by the Government Leads responsible for coordinating the exercises.

5.2.2 The Contractor shall research and understand the adversary family of plans and capability gaps.

5.2.3 The Contractor shall have a working knowledge of strategic guidance, and familiarization with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS), Joint Staff Director for Joint Force Development (D-J7), and Deputy Director Joint Training (DD-JT) Guidance and priorities.

5.2.4 The Contractor shall identify mature joint concepts, concepts of employment, and other joint force development related products, services, and capabilities for integration into unit Joint Training Plans for alignment with joint training events.

5.2.5 Joint force development and design related products include functional areas consisting of capabilities that can facilitate exercise design and execution, as well as provide enhanced realism and a more challenging training environment for Training Audiences (TA). The Joint Force achieves readiness gain by facing a realistic adversary while dealing with the strategic and operational level implications that arise from policy and the decisions of senior leaders.

5.3.6 The Contractor shall incorporate emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and advanced modeling and simulation tools, to enhance the design, execution, and assessment of Globally Integrated Exercises and Wargames. These technologies shall be leveraged to replicate peer and near-peer adversary capabilities, strategies, and tactics, providing Training Audiences (TA) with realistic and challenging operational environments. AI-enabled tools shall be used to model strategic and operational-level implications of policy decisions and senior leader actions, enabling participants to explore second- and third-order effects. Predictive analytics and data-driven methodologies shall optimize exercise design by identifying capability gaps, prioritizing training objectives, and aligning scenarios with transregional, multi-domain, and multi-functional problem sets. Additionally, AI tools shall support the analysis of exercise data to identify trends, refine future exercises, and improve joint force readiness.

5.3 Joint Force Development and Design Plans Phase. The Contractor shall recommend assessments throughout the JTS Plans phase of the Joint Training System (JTS) and the JELC IAW with Joint Publications.

5.3.1 Collection Management Plan (CMP). The collection management plan captures the aggregate of research, analysis, and lessons learned for a specific training event. In collaboration with the Government lead, the contractor shall provide detailed information on the strategic and operational understanding of the event, including globally integrated base plan (GIBP), global integration framework (GIF), campaign plans, joint training plan, mission essential tasks, training objectives, training scenario and road to crisis, joint force development focus areas based on guidance and directives, previous written reports on related training, organizational structure of the training audience, joint doctrinal publications, multinational and coalition participation and interests, functional areas of interest, and linkages to other events and partners. The Contractor shall develop the CMP in line with division guidance ensuring it is tailored to the training audience for the specific event that enables operational and strategic mission threads to be examined during execution and post event analysis. (Deliverable #001).

5.3.2 The Contractor shall research historical exercise documents, real world operations, operating environment, CCMD, interagency, coalition, policies, plans, strategies, Future Joint Force Development (FJFD), the Continuum of Learning (CoL) documents and activities. The Contractor shall seek to use AI and computer automation to assist with identifying trends, battle rhythms, reoccurring themes, noted points of the exercise and lessons learned. (Deliverable #002).

5.3.3 The Contractor shall examine data, analyze and interpret information to ascertain key cross-functional, functional, and overarching command challenges at the operational and strategic levels of war, and conduct cross-functional analysis of information gathered from lessons learned, insights, and apply best practices within the planning phase. (Deliverable #002).

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5.3.4 The Contractor shall provide training to services, CCMDs, JTFs, component commanders, and their staffs in support of Joint Exercise Program events, Mission Rehearsal Exercises, Staff Assistance Visits, other Joint Training Program events, and Senior Leader Education to contribute to the JTS planning phase.

5.3.5 Analytical and Planning Documents. The Contractor shall research and compile doctrinally based documents in sufficient detail for the government to perform pre-event analysis of training events, including FJFD and the CoL activities. (Deliverable #002).

5.3.6 The Contractor shall incorporate emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and advanced analytics, to enhance the planning phase of Joint Force Development and Design. AI-driven tools shall be used to automate data collection, identify trends, and analyze complex operational and strategic challenges across globally integrated exercises and wargames. These technologies shall assist in synthesizing large volumes of historical exercise data, real-world operations, and lessons learned to provide actionable insights that inform planning decisions. Additionally, AI-enabled systems shall support scenario development, road-to-crisis development, and the identification of cross-functional and transregional linkages, ensuring exercises align with strategic objectives and address peer and near-peer competition. The Contractor shall ensure that these tools are applied to improve the accuracy, efficiency, and relevance of deliverables, including the Collection Management Plan (CMP) and analytical planning documents.

5.3.7 Functional Areas. The functional areas consist of capabilities that facilitate JTS planning, exercise design, control, and execution, as well provide enhanced realism and a more challenging training environment for the TA during exercises from a perspective of a particular Joint Functions or Domains. The Contractor shall provide expertise in the following functional areas: Sustainment, Intelligence, Interagency, Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) and Integrated Air Missile Defense (IAMD), Space, Electromagnetic Warfare/Electromagnetic Spectrum (EW/EMS), Media, and Orders Writer. Contractors supporting functional areas shall have senior and master expertise. The Contractor shall possess a Top Secret (TS), Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance is required at the senior and master expertise levels.

5.3.7.1 Sustainment. Sustainment JFDD and joint exercise scenario design and control is based upon the Exercise Operational Environment (OE) and tailored to the training audience, commander's intent, and training objectives. The Contractor shall provide expertise in Global Force Management and sustainment planning and support using tools such as JOPES (Joint Operational Planning and Execution System and JPES (Joint Planning and Execution System. The contractor shall provide the sustainment annex and sustainment cell movement and logistics plans for multi combatant command and CCMD Tier 1 & 2 exercises. In addition, the Contractor shall provide input and expertise in the development of JS exercise requirements across the core sustainment functions (logistics, personnel services, health service support, financial management, supply, maintenance, deployment and distribution, engineering, and operational contract support) to senior leadership.

5.3.7.2 Intelligence (Intel) Support. The Contractor shall conduct target planning, develop products, training, and intelligence operations. A TS/SCI clearance is required for Intel tasks. The Contractor shall provide intelligence analysis and produce intelligence products that enable the design, control, and execution of approved joint exercises and events to stimulate, inform, and build readiness in identified TAs.

5.3.7.3 Interagency. The Contractor shall plan, develop, coordinate, evaluate and execute all aspects of interagency interaction and replication in joint and multinational exercises. The Contractor shall perform as the Lead Interagency Planner and replicate U.S. whole-of-government subject matter expertise with the understanding of US Government interaction with friendly and hostile foreign governments.

5.3.7.4 Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) and Integrated Air Missile Defense (IAMD). The Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) and Integrated Air Missile Defense (IAMD) is based in the Ground Based Missile Defense Patriot Weapon System, the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD); the Aegis Short Range Air Defense (SHORAD), Missile Defense watch floor procedures, Missile Defense sensors; the four pillars of Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) for all Services. The Contractor shall possess the subject matter expertise and knowledge of BMD/IAMD weapon systems the capabilities and limitations, and associated BMD architecture. Additionally, the Contractor shall have operations expertise in an Air Operations Center (AOC), Control and Reporting Center (CRC), Maritime Operations Center (MOC), and Joint Air Operations Center (JAOC). The Contractor shall research, analyze, and provide, BMD and IAMD products that enable the design, control, and execution of approved joint exercises and events to stimulate, inform, and build readiness in identified TAs.

5.3.7.5 Space Operations. The Contractor shall perform space operations as a Joint Exercise Space Operations Planner. The Contractor shall plan, design, and execute Category III (Joint/US-only), Category V (Joint/Combined), and Category VI (Inter- agency/Inter- governmental) exercises in the CJCS-directed Joint Exercise Program. Contractor shall be knowledgeable of the Space applicable documents identified in section 4. The Contractor shall research, analyze, and provide, Space Operations products that enable the design, control, and execution of approved joint exercises and events to stimulate, inform, and build readiness in identified TAs.

5.3.7.6 Electromagnetic Warfare/Electromagnetic Spectrum (EW/EMS) Operations. The Contractor shall serve as the EW/EMSO Planner for all assigned exercises. The Contractor shall attend all JELC events and executions for assigned exercises. The Contractor shall research, analyze, and provide, EW/EMS related products that enable the design, control, and execution of approved joint exercises and events to stimulate, inform, and build readiness in identified TAs.

5.3.7.7 Information Environment (IE) Replication. The Contractor shall coordinate, develop and produce media products and Publicly Available Information (PAI), to include social media, print media, video and other broadcast media to replicate a competitive Information Environment (IE).

5.3.7.8 Emerging Technologies Integration. The Contractor shall incorporate emerging technologies, including CJADC2 tools, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, advanced analytics, advanced M&S tools to enhance the design, control, and execution of joint exercises across all functional areas. Emerging technologies and tools shall be used to simulate complex operational environments, replicate adversary capabilities, and provide real-time decision support to Training Audiences (TAs). The Contractor shall leverage these technologies to improve sustainment planning, intelligence analysis, interagency coordination, ballistic missile defense (BMD) and integrated air missile defense (IAMD) operations, space operations, electromagnetic warfare/electromagnetic spectrum operations (EW/EMS), and information environment replication. Additionally, integration of AI-enabled systems shall support the analysis of exercise data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights and best practices to refine future exercises and enhance joint force readiness.

5.3.8 In addition to the identified support to joint functions and domains the Contractor shall provide general support to DDJTE across the Joint Event Life Cycle (JELC) to enable Joint Force readiness..

5.3.8.1 Orders Writer. An Orders Writer (OW) takes broad concepts and goals from senior Joint Force leaders and commanders and turns them into a detailed and standardized military order. The OW must thoroughly understand strategic and operational level joint doctrine and be able to apply that knowledge to the overall vision, objectives, and desired end state to be published. This often involves attending planning meetings and asking clarifying questions of senior leaders within the Joint Staff, CCMDs, services, and Combat Support Agencies. The Contractor shall, as a subject matter expert, apply the Joint Planning Processes described in Joint Publication 5-0 Joint Planning. The Contractor shall research, analyze, staff and provide, CJCS PLANORDs / EXORDS, SecDef Orders Book (SDOB), CCMD PLANORDS and EXORDS that enable the design, control, and execution of approved joint exercises and events to stimulate, inform, and build readiness in identified TAs. (Deliverable #040)

5.3.8.2 Joint Training & Operations Specialist. The contractor shall develop, execute, update, and maintain the Chairman's Joint Exercise Division training program in accordance Training Officer direction. The contractor shall develop and maintain a current Divisional organizational chart and personnel roster with training related information as determined by the Training Officer (i.e. arrival date, billet number, departure date, training status, etc.).

5.3.8.3 The contractor shall develop training plans for positions within the Division (i.e. Desk Officer, Event Planner, etc.) (Deliverable #122)

5.3.8.4 The contractor shall execute training checklists (i.e. Onboarding/offboarding checklist, training plan checklists, etc.).

5.3.8.5 The contractor shall develop, update, and sustain training content (i.e. briefings, papers, checklists, training aids, library of resources, etc.). (Deliverable #122)

5.3.8.6 The contractor shall develop and manage the KM/IM plan for training materials and collaborate with Division KM/IM lead (i.e. update portal pages, training hyperlinks, Joint Training Portal resources, etc.) (Deliverable #119)

5.3.8.7 The contractor shall deliver training content (execute briefings, learning sessions, demonstrations, etc.). (Deliverable #020)

5.3.8.8 The contractor shall coordinate with internal and external agencies (guest briefers, off-station classes, third-party content, etc.).

5.3.8.9 The Contractor shall incorporate emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and advanced knowledge management (KM) tools, to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of training programs, operational planning, and readiness support across the Joint Event Life Cycle (JELC). AI-driven tools shall be used to automate data collection, analyze trends, and provide actionable insights to improve training content, checklists, and deliverables. The Contractor shall leverage these technologies to optimize KM/IM processes, ensuring training materials are accessible, up-to-date, and tailored to the needs of the Training Audiences (TAs). Additionally, AI-enabled systems shall support the development of standardized military orders, such as PLANORDs and EXORDs, by streamlining research, analysis, and staffing processes to align with strategic and operational objectives.

5.4 Joint Force Development Design and Execution Phase. In this phase, the Contractor shall support commanders’ and directors’ focus on executing, observing, and evaluating the planned training events resident in their JTPs. This phase operationalizes the Joint Training System (JTS) by translating the strategic and operational objectives identified in JTS Phase I (Requirements) and JTS Phase II (Plans) into actionable training events. The Contractor shall ensure that the execution phase aligns with the iterative processes of the JTS, enabling Training Audiences (TAs) to achieve readiness through deliberate and realistic training environments.

5.4.1. The broad event plans outlined in the JTPs are reiterated in further execution-level detail during this phase through the Joint Event Life Cycle (JELC). The JELC provides a structured framework for planning, designing, controlling, and assessing joint training events, ensuring alignment with mission-essential tasks, training objectives, and operational priorities. The Contractor shall support the JELC processes by facilitating collaboration among stakeholders, integrating lessons learned from previous phases, and ensuring training events are tailored to the specific needs of the TAs.

5.4.2 The Contractor shall leverage emerging technologies, including CJADC2 tools, artificial intelligence (AI), advanced modeling and simulation tools, and data-driven methodologies, to enhance the realism, efficiency, and effectiveness of training events. Emerging tools shall be used to simulate complex operational environments, replicate adversary capabilities, and provide real-time decision support during execution. Additionally, the Contractor shall ensure that training events incorporate transregional, multi-domain, and multi-functional problem sets to address the challenges of peer and near-peer competition.

5.4.3 The Contractor shall observe and evaluate training events to assess performance against mission capability requirements, identify gaps, and provide actionable insights to refine future training programs. This phase integrates JTS Phase IV (Assessment) by ensuring that observations and evaluations are systematically captured and analyzed to inform lessons learned and continuous improvement. The Contractor shall provide detailed after-action reports (AARs) and feedback to commanders and directors, ensuring that training outcomes align with strategic objectives and contribute to Joint Force readiness.

5.5 Joint Event Life Cycle (JELC). The Joint Event Life Cycle (JELC) is a critical component of the Joint Training System (JTS), providing a structured framework for the design, planning, preparation, execution, and analysis of joint training events. All Joint Training events developed by the exercising commands and supported by the JS J7 are designed, planned, and executed in accordance with the JELC. The JELC operationalizes the JTS by translating mission-essential tasks and training objectives identified in JTS Phase I (Requirements) and JTS Phase II (Plans) into actionable training events. It ensures alignment with strategic guidance, operational priorities, and the iterative processes of the JTS. The JELC consists of five stages: design stage, planning stage, preparation stage, execution stage, and analysis stage. Each stage builds upon the previous one, ensuring a deliberate and continuous process that supports the readiness of Training Audiences (TAs). The design stage establishes the strategic framework and objectives for the exercise, while the planning stage translates these objectives into detailed plans and timelines. The preparation stage focuses on refining scenarios, coordinating resources, and ensuring readiness for execution. The execution stage delivers the training event, providing TAs with realistic and challenging operational environments. Finally, the analysis stage captures observations, evaluates performance, and integrates lessons learned to inform future training events.

5.5.1 The Contractor shall coordinate, participate, and develop products for all JELC and battle rhythm events. The Contractor shall ensure that JELC processes align with the JTS framework, enabling Training Audiences to achieve readiness through deliberate and realistic training environments. Additionally, the Contractor shall leverage emerging technologies, including CJADC2 tools, artificial intelligence (AI), advanced modeling and simulation tools, and data-driven methodologies, to enhance the efficiency, realism, and effectiveness of JELC processes. AI-driven tools shall be used to automate data collection, analyze trends, and provide actionable insights to improve exercise design, execution, and post-event analysis.

5.5.2 Joint Training Platform (JTP) / Joint Training Tool (JTT). The JTP/JTT is a web-based platform and collection of tools that transforms exercise planning and execution by automating workflows and enabling AI-driven processes. It provides Joint Commands and Services with a centralized tool to manage all phases of the Joint Event Life Cycle (JELC), including exercise design, planning, execution, post-execution reviews, and reporting. The system features an intuitive Graphical User Interface (GUI) that ensures consistent functionality across applications, simplifying operations and enhancing user experience. The Contractor shall provide a JTT Operations Specialist to act as a liaison between the operational community and the development team, capturing and prioritizing user feedback from the Joint Staff and CCMDs to inform updates and improvements during the agile development process. (Deliverable #003)

5.5.2.1 The Contractor shall provide a JTP/JTT Operations Specialist to act as a liaison between CJExD’s OE Branch and the development team. The Operations Specialist shall represent the operational community at monthly user group meetings and biweekly developer production meetings, ensuring situational awareness of new capabilities and enterprise requests for enhancements. The Operations Specialist shall advocate for operational requirements and ensure the JTP/JTT evolves to meet the needs of Training Audiences (TAs). The JTP/JTT is developed using the DoD Software Acquisition Pathway’s Agile methodology, with new versions released on a rapid development cycle.

5.5.2.2 The Contractor shall provide a JTT Coordinator to advocate for CJExD equities in the continued development of the JTP/JTT. The Coordinator shall serve as the CJExD liaison to the development team, produce a monthly newsletter, and design JTP/JTT training courses for JELC events. Deliverables include the JTT Monthly Newsletter, training syllabi, business rules, and SOPs. (Deliverable #003)

5.5.2.3 The Contractor shall ensure that the JTP/JTT Coordinator and Operations Specialist roles are interchangeable, with personnel in either position capable of fulfilling the responsibilities outlined for both roles. These roles require overlapping expertise in JTP/JTT functionality, operational requirements, stakeholder engagement, and training support. The Coordinator shall be able to perform the duties of the Operations Specialist, and vice versa, ensuring seamless support for JTP/JTT development, implementation, and operational readiness. The Contractor shall ensure that personnel assigned to these roles possess the necessary skills, knowledge, and flexibility to transition between responsibilities as needed to meet mission requirements.

5.5.2.4 The Contractor shall develop and deliver comprehensive training programs for TAs, including hands-on sessions, virtual modules, and distributed learning opportunities. Training shall focus on maximizing the use of JTP/JTT features, including automation, AI-driven analytics, and collaborative tools, to support JELC processes and enhance operational readiness.

5.5.2.5 The Contractor shall provide JTP/JTT version release training (VRT) through a mobile training team (MTT) that conducts virtual, distributed, and on-site training for DD JTE designated elements of the Joint Force. The Contractor shall develop and use a program of instruction for VRT, delivering hands-on training on new and existing JTP/JTT functions. The MTT shall provide best practices and approaches for utilizing JTP/JTT in support of JELC processes.

5.5.2.6 The Contractor shall create and manage exercise products, including storylines, Master Scenario Event Lists (MSELs), timelines, presentations, Order of Battle (OOB), military graphics, and symbols for JELC events. These products shall ensure exercises are realistic, synchronized, and aligned with operational objectives. (Deliverable #38 & 092)

5.5.2.7 The Contractor shall develop and update the JTP/JTT SOP quarterly and create business rules tailored to the requirements of each…