TE-2 TRADOC Regulation 350-50-3.pdf

Department of the Army *TRADOC Regulation 350-50-3 Headquarters, United States Army Training and Doctrine Command Fort Eustis, Virginia 23604-5700

12 July 2023

Training

Mission Command Training Program

FOR THE COMMANDER:

MARIA R. GERVAIS

Lieutenant General, U.S. Army Deputy Commanding General/ Chief of Staff

OFFICIAL:

WILLIAM T. LASHER

Deputy Chief of Staff, G-6

History. This publication is a major revision, implementing AR 350-50 and evolving techniques for exercise planning, preparation, and execution of Mission Command Training Program exercises. This regulation is directed in AR 350- 50.

Summary. This regulation outlines the organization and procedures of the Mission Command Training Program. It also prescribes policies, procedures, and responsibilities for headquarters and commands conducting training supported by the Mission Command Training Program. This regulation also stipulates requirements for Army commands to support the training events of subordinate training audiences. The current operational environment compels joint training with other services and combined training with allied/multinational partners when available. While this document is directive for the Mission Command Training Program, it is written with regard to cross-service and combined training where that participation is within the Mission Command Training Program guidelines.

Applicability. This regulation applies to Army units (Regular Army, U.S. Army Reserve, and Army National Guard) involved in training with the Mission Command Training Program. When applicable, this regulation specifically addresses differences between these components.

Proponent and exception authority. The proponent of this regulation is the Deputy Commanding General, Combined Arms Center-Training. The proponent has the authority to *This regulation supersedes TRADOC Regulation 350-50-3, dated 19 April 2018.

TRADOC Regulation 350-50-3 approve exceptions or waivers to this regulation that are consistent with controlling law and the proponent may delegate this approval authority in writing, to a division chief with the proponent agency or its direct reporting unit or field operating agency, in the grade of colonel or the civilian equivalent. Activities may request a waiver to this regulation by providing justification that includes a full analysis of the expected benefits and must include formal review by the activity’s senior legal officer. All waiver requests will be endorsed by the commander or senior leader of the requesting activity and forwarded through their higher headquarters to the policy proponent.

Army management internal control program. This regulation does not contain management internal control provisions.

Supplementation. Supplementation of this regulation is prohibited without prior approval from the Deputy Commanding General, Combined Arms Center-Training, 633 McClellan Ave. (Attn:

ATZL-CT); Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027.

Suggested improvements. Send comments and suggested improvements on DA Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms) directly to Combined Arms Center- Training Headquarters, 633 McClellan Ave. (Attn: ATZL-CT); Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027.

Suggested improvements may also be submitted to usarmy.leavenworth.cac.mbx.cac-t-operations@army.mil.

Availability. This regulation is distributed electronically and is available on the TRADOC Administrative Publications homepage at: http://adminpubs.tradoc.army.mil/.

Summary of Changes

Mission Command Training Program

This major revision, dated 12 July 2023 -o Updates the Mission Command Training Program mission, key tasks, organizational design, and capacity planning considerations (chap 1).

o Updates reporting to the Center of Army Lesson Learned (para 2-9).

o Updates the Mission Command Training Program planning and execution framework to support the execution of a warfighter exercise (chap 3).

o Updates After Action Reviews/Final Exercise Reports take home package provided to a senior training audience (para 3-5).

o Updates reflect implementation of Regionally Aligned and Modernization Model (throughout).

o Changes Mission Command Training to Academics (throughout).

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Contents Page

Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1. Purpose 1-2. References 1-3. Explanation of Abbreviations and Terms 1-4. Responsibilities……………………………………………………………………………5 1-5. Records Management……………………………………………………………………...5 1-6. The Mission Command Training Program Mission and Key Tasks 1-7. Organizational Design 1-8. Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution

Chapter 2 Responsibilities and Requirements to Supported Commands 2-1. The Chief of Staff of the Army 2-2. The Department of the Army Deputy Chief of Staff, G-3/5/7 2-3. Commanding General, United States Army Training and Doctrine Command 2-4. Commanding General, United States Army Forces Command 2-5. Director, Army National Guard 2-6. Commanding General, U.S. Army Combined Arms Center 2-7. Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence (G-2), TRADOC 2-8. Deputy Command General, U.S. Army Combined Arms Center-Training 2-9. Commander, Mission Command Training Program 2-10. National Simulation Center 2-11. TRADOC Capability Manager – Integrated Training Environment 2-12. Exercise Director 2-13. Warfighter Exercise Senior Training Audience 2-14. Other Supporting Commands

Chapter 3 Warfighter Exercise Planning and Execution 3-1. General 3-2. Training Methodology 3-3. Warfighter Exercise Planning 3-4. Warfighter Exercise Execution 3-5. After Action Reviews and Final Exercise Reports 3-6. Visits to Exercises and Events

Chapter 4 Army Service Component Command Training Exercise Coordination and Execution

4-1. Overview 4-2. Army Service Component Command Event Scheduling

Chapter 5 Simulations, Models, and Army Mission Command Systems 5-1. Overview 5-2. Models and Simulations 5-3. Simulation Operations 5-4. Rules and workarounds 5-5. Command, control, computers, communication, and intelligence systems 5-6. Mission Command Training Program information management

Appendix A References Glossary

Figure List Figure 1-1. The Mission Command Training Program Organization and Support Structure Figure 1-2. Example of Warfighter Exercise Troop List Template (Corps) Figure 1-3. Example of Warfighter Exercise Troop List Template (Two Divisions) Figure 1-4. Example of Warfighter Exercise Troop List Template (One Division) Figure 3-1. Warfighter Exercise Event Life Cycle Figure 3-2. Example of a Warfighter Exercise Timeline Figure 3-3. Example of a Warfighter Exercise Control Group Structure Figure 3-4. Warfighter Exercise Work Cells Figure 3-5. Warfighter Exercise Response Cells Figure 3-6. Example of an Exercise Control Group/Higher Command Battle Rhythm

Chapter 1 Introduction

1-1. Purpose This regulation prescribes the objectives, concepts of operation, responsibilities, policies, and planning guidance for the Mission Command Training Program (MCTP) in support of multi-echelon warfighter exercises (WFXs), Army Service Component Command (ASCC)/Combatant Commander Exercises, and pre-deployment exercises (when directed by United States Army Forces Command (FORSCOM)).

1-2. References See Appendix A for references.

1-3. Explanation of Abbreviations and Terms Abbreviations and special terms used in this regulation are explained in the glossary.

1-4. Responsibilities See Chapter 2.

1-5. Records management The records management requirement for all record numbers, associated forms, and reports required by this publication are addressed in the Records Retention Schedule- Army (RRS-A).

Detailed information for all related record numbers, forms, and reports are located in Army Records Information Management System (ARIMS)/RRS-A at https://www.arims.army.mil. If any record numbers, forms, and reports are not current, addressed, and/or published correctly in ARIMS/RRS-A, see DA Pamphlet 25-403 for guidance.

1-6. The Mission Command Training Program (MCTP) Mission and Key Tasks

a. Mission. 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.

b. WFX. The MCTP designs and executes multi-echelon, multi-component warfighter exercises focused on tactical corps and divisions formations as major units of action during 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 Warfighting Functions throughout the depth of the formation and their horizontal synchronization to achieve corps and division endstates. The MCTP provides Highly Qualified https://www.arims.army.mil/

Experts-Senior Mentors (HQE-SMs) and observer coach/trainers (OC/T) to tactical corps and division formations with subordinate units and enablers organized by Warfighting Function (WfF) during WFXs. MCTP Operations Group OC/Ts are also organized by WfF to facilitate mission command training through 24-hour coverage for 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) with its subordinate formations receives an academic session 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.

c. ASCC Exercises. The MCTP, when directed, supports 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 (J-7) supported or geographic combatant command augmented joint observer training team (JOTT) for units designated as a Joint Force Land Component Command or Joint Task Force (JTF) as part of the exercise. The MCTP OC/T requirement for an ASCC exercise is defined as: ASCC designated training audience staff. MCTP OC/Ts and HQE-SMs facilitate mission command training through 24-hour coverage of: key leaders, command group, command posts, and staff/warfighting function and integrating cells throughout the ASCC exercises. The MCTP support package does not include exercise designers and academic seminar(s). 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.

d. Mission Readiness Exercise (MRX). MCTP, when directed, supports the deploying Army unit’s culminating training event(s) directed by Commanding General (CG), FORSCOM. In exercises for units designated to be a Joint Force Land Component Command or JTF headquarters, MCTP forms the core of a JOTT with support from the Joint Staff (JS) Joint Force Development Directorate (J-7) and augmentation from the supported geographic combatant command. MCTP OC/Ts facilitate mission command training during an MRX through 24-hour coverage of: designated training audience staff, key leaders, command group, command posts, and staff/warfighting function and integrating cells throughout the

MRX.

e. Contingency Operations. The MCTP, when directed, provides staff assistance to Army units allocated in support of contingency operations. The MCTP OC/T requirement for a Contingency Operation will be based off the type of unit covered and level of support requested by the unit and approved by FORSCOM.

f. JTF-enabling 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 senior 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 (such as, 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 JS/J-7 deployable training team or ASCC-provided equivalent working in coordination with MCTP to form the JOTT and the Combatant Command or ASCC provides the higher command (HICOM). This event relies upon the unified action partner participation identified in the senior training audience’s joint manning document and MCTP’s exercise support manning/equipping document (ESMED) to establish the senior training audience’s boards, bureaus, centers, cells, and working groups and the higher, adjacent, and supporting mission command structure with which they interact. Also includes other government agencies and multinational partners. Routinely, MCTP receives United States Marine Corps, United States Navy, United States Air Force (USAF), United States Space Command, and United States Special Operations Command augmentation to create the necessary response cells. Post-event, the supported ASCC works with its combatant command and with FORSCOM to coordinate the senior training audience’s sustainment training and recertification as a JTF-capable headquarters.

1-7. Organizational Design The MCTP consists of a headquarters, and four Operation Groups (OPS GRPs). The organization consists of military, DA 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 non-commissioned officers who have successfully completed the MCTP OC/T training and certification requirements within the standards established by U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC). All elements, with the exception of the HQE-SMs with relevant operational experience in the area for which they are observing, are garrisoned at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.

Figure 1-1. The MCTP Organization and Support structure

a. MCTP Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment (HHD). The Headquarters provides mission command, administration, and resource management for the organization. The HHD directs the administrative and Soldier training aspects of the MCTP and supports the primary staff by facilitating the environment in which they operate and in turn supports the MCTP command group in leading the program.

(1) S-3 provides direct support to exercise design, planning, exercise control, and management of corps and/or division WFXs and MRXs, when directed. S-3 provides general support to OPS GRPs for other exercises based on requirements. S-3 consists of the S-33, S-35, S-3/7, the Joint Effects Division (JED), and the World Class Opposing Forces (OPFOR). The Director of Operations is also the chief exercise controller and the exercise control group chief of staff during WFX execution.

(a) The S-33 monitors, synchronizes, and controls the stimulation of training units during the execution of the WFX. S-33 ensures supporting elements that are not designated as primary training units (for example, HICOM, response cells, et cetera.) are properly manned, equipped, trained, and rehearsed in preparation for the exercise. S-33 manages the synchronization and timing of exercise Master Scenario Event List (MSEL) injects. 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 OPS GRP chiefs. S-33 only supports WFXs.

(b) The S-35 is responsible for the creation of the complex operational environment under the doctrinal operational variables for WFXs. S-35 also controls the irregular threat forces and role-players during the exercise. Additionally, S-35 coordinates and integrates unified action partner support to the exercise in order to meet operational training guidance and unit training objectives.

S-35 only supports WFXs.

(c) The S-3/7 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. S-3/7 is also the proponent for the management, design, and accuracy of the ESMED and the Sim Control Plan

(SCP).

(d) 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 MSEL injects to replicate multi-domain operations in the exercise such as space operations, special technical operations, media, cyber-electromagnetic activity, inform and influence activities, and military information support operations. JED only supports WFXs.

(e) The World Class OPFOR (WCOPFOR) provides a “free thinking,” near-peer competitive, operational level hybrid threat in a multi-domain contested and diverse geographical operational environment that challenges the execution of collective tactical tasks by Army brigades, divisions, corps, and service components while stressing and challenging the ability of commanders and staffs to guide, integrate, and synchronize Army forces throughout the conduct of LSCO. The WCOPFOR are accredited by the TRADOC Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence (G-

2) and operate under the doctrine outlined in Training Circular 7-100 series describing the Hybrid Threat. The OPFOR threat characteristics conform to the guidance of the TRADOC G-2 in order to represent the most current threat capabilities outlined in the TRADOC World Wide Equipment Guide. The WCOPFOR has a coordinating relationship 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.

WCOPFOR only supports WFXs.

(2) S-6 is responsible for the integration of the communications systems of the MCTP and the simulation into the exercise. The MCTP Chief Information Officer (CIO) is responsible for delivering the stimulation/simulation to the exercise and is the final authority for controlling the simulation and/or federation of simulations used in exercises.

b. OPS GRP A, B and C. OPS GRPs focus on tactical corps and divisions with their subordinate formations organized by WfF during WFXs. When directed, they support ASCC exercises. Each OPS GRP can observe, coach, and train one senior training audience (corps or division headquarters) and its subordinate formations per exercise. OPS GRPs are organized by warfighting functions to support the vertical integration of WfFs in the senior training audiences’ formations with a Chief of OPS GRP (COG), Chief Observer Trainer, and a Chief of Operations.

c. OPS GRP J observes, coaches, and trains Army special operations forces (SOF) operational level headquarters during WFXs. OPS GRP J also observes, coaches and trains Conventional Force (CF) commanders and staffs in SOF/CF integration, interoperability, and interdependence during WFXs. OPS GRP J provides SOF scenario development and design, integrates SOF doctrine, concepts, and procedures, and serves as the SOF Response Cell / SOF HICOM during WFXs. OPS GRP J can observe, coach, and train one SOF operational level headquarters (HQ) per exercise. OC/Ts are military education level four branch-qualified officers, warrant officers, and non-commissioned officers who have SOF background and experience (for example, Civil Affairs, military information support operations, and Special Forces).

d. Command and Control Wing, Detachment 1 (CCW, DET 1). 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 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 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 CCW, DET 1 resources, each OPS GRP is supported by USAF OC/Ts, exercise control, and planning staff to ensure accurate USAF air and space capabilities and doctrine are represented. This relationship is based on AFI 10-204 and AAFIF MOU.

e. 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 (for example, 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.

f. 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.

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 senior training audience and/or WfF in accordance with Army Directive 2011-13.

1-8. Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution The MCTP’s exercises are scheduled in accordance with FORSCOM business rules at the ASRC out to six years. The MCTP uses Combat Training Center (CTC) program funds to resource MCTP costs associated with each exercise.

a. Capacity. The MCTP designs, coordinates, and executes five multi-echelon embedded WFXs and support to five ASCC exercises per fiscal year. An MRX is executed in lieu of a WFX as directed by FORSCOM. When manned at 100% of table of distribution and allowances (TDA) authorized OC/Ts, WFXs consist of up to a corps and division or two division HQs, two sustainment commands, up to six functional/multifunctional support brigades, and a SOF HQ.

(1) When manned at 100% of TDA authorized OC/Ts, the fiscal year training capacity of the

WFX program accommodates:

(a) Up to two corps or other operational-level headquarters.

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

(c) Thirty functional/multifunctional support brigades/Army National Guard (ARNG) brigade combat team HQs.

(d) Ten Sustainment commands and/or brigades.

(e) Up to three SOF operational level HQs.

(2) Up to five ASCC exercises (for example, COMBINED COMMAND POST TRAINING, AVENGER TRIAD, INTERNAL LOOK, and AUSTERE CHALLENGE) are distributed for execution among the MCTP OPS GRPs.

(3) TRADOC G1 advocates for permanent party manning of MCTP OPS GRPs consistent with Army Manning Guidance and Priorities. TRADOC as a goal must ensure manning for all MCTP OPS GRPs to 100% during planning and execution of all exercises. They will do so via internal augmentee OC/Ts (AOC/Ts) tasking for all requirements that the rotational unit is unable to support.

(a) Reduction in the MCTP manning reduces capacity for exercise planning, because personnel involved in planning are also involved in the execution of exercises.

(b) AOC/Ts must be on location and complete in- processing no later than three days prior to the start of the exercise to receive standard MCTP OC/T training and integration into the exercise.

(4) Other considerations in planning capacity are:

(a) MCTP conducts OC/T training and certification twice annually to eligible officers and non-commissioned officers assigned or attached to MCTP.

(b) MCTP requires equipment shipping time of up to 14 days for overseas shipments and up to five days for continental United States exercises.

(c) MCTP requires up to 15 days for WFX equipment setup, workstation controller training, and associated pre-start of exercise (STARTEX) activities.

1. MCTP submits annual program objective memorandum (POM) command and critical requirements as part of the management decision evaluation package (MDEP) mission command training program (TCBC) to the training (TT) program evaluation group for inclusion in the Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA) annual budget submission to Congress.

2. MCTP POM submission is bound to the constraints of TDA authorization and directed annual training capacity of the CTC program. MCTP has no financial capability to support above capacity.

Figure 1-2. Example of MCTP WFX Troop List Template (Corps)

Figure 1-3. Example of MCTP WFX Troop List Template (Two Divisions)

Figure 1-4. Example of MCTP WFX Troop List Template (One Division)

(5) The MCTP conducts embedded exercises distributed over three permanent sites (Fort

Leavenworth, KS; Fort Gregg-Adams, VA; and Hurlburt Field, FL). MCTP routinely distributes the exercise network to no more than three additional training unit garrison locations. Additional satellite locations with limited simulation capability may be accommodated for the unit replicating the maneuver, sustainment, and SOF HICOMs. Sites beyond this capacity incur significant risk in the ability of the MCTP to resource simulation equipment and execute exercise control to ensure desired training objectives are met.

(6) Simulation model support for unit ramp-up training events and CPXs is coordinated through, and provided by, the Global Simulation Capability (GSC) of the National Simulation Center (NSC), Combined Arms Center- Training (CAC-T), Ft. Leavenworth, KS. When available, the MCTP only supports non-standard unit ramp-up and/or CPX that occur in preparation for participation as a senior training audience in an MCTP WFX when requested and funded by the unit.

(7) MCTP directly coordinates for Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Army Material

Command, United States Army Special Operations Command, and other supporting commands as outlined in para. 2-14 for support to WFXs.

b. Scheduling Constraints. All the MCTP exercises and supported training events are scheduled at the ASRC by FORSCOM. The MCTP Commander, through deliberate planning, may elect to exceed the MCTP planned capacity if the situation provides additional flexibility for the MCTP to plan, resource, and execute around known constraints.

(1) Requests for non-standard, out-of-cycle, un-programmed training events (for example, CPX, Risk Reduction Event (RRE), et cetera) must be submitted in writing by the training audience through the Army command (ACOM)/chain of command to the respective proponent (HQDA for ASCC events or FORSCOM for WFXs) for approval at least 12 months prior to exercise execution. The training audience is responsible for all additional costs associated with the variance from standard exercise support.

(2) All Units requesting additional MCTP support for RREs, contingency operations and other unforeseen events must provide a fund cite/source at the time of request. This is necessary because RREs 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.

(3) Approving Authorities. HQDA G-3/5/7 is the approval authority for all requests for

MCTP non-standard support associated with ASCC exercises. CG, FORSCOM (ATTN: G- 3/5/7) is the approval authority for all requests of MCTP non-standard support for non-ASCC exercises.

Unforeseen requests include, but are not limited to, support of RREs, contingency operations and any other request not scheduled in accordance with chapter 1, paragraph 1-6, section b (Scheduling Constraints). Units will resolve funding for such requests prior to approval by HQDA. Major Army commands forward requests through FORSCOM; include outside the continental United States country clearance data if applicable. Requests will include a fund cite/source, and exact costing data, determined by MCTP and the requesting unit. FORSCOM provides a recommendation and forwards the request through HQDA (DAMO-TR) to the HQDA G-3/5/7.

c. Resourcing.

(1) HQDA provides funds to ASCCs, ACOMs and the National Guard Bureau for WFXs, WFX academics, and ASCC exercises. Training unit costs above all costs directly programmed for exercise planning event travel and per-diem is a unit bill and is funded with the unit’s home station funding.

(2) HQDA provides TRADOC funding for the MCTP military, DA Civilian, Army support contractor support, and travel to support annual exercise training requirements to include the authorized event life cycle (ELC).

(3) MCTP uses JTIMS and the Joint Training Coordination Program (JTCP), respectively, to request and to fund many of the capabilities enabling joint training. MCTP is eligible to participate in the JTCP by maintaining its program accreditation and technical site certification through the Joint National Training Capability. JTIMS and JTCP allow the MCTP to directly request other service and Special Operations Command support along with the corresponding funding from Joint National Training Capability.

(4) Additional MCTP resourcing and required augmentation:

(a) The MCTP requires AOC/T support for all exercises if not manned to 100% or if training unit requirements exceed the rank and skill requirements of the MCTP TDA. In accordance with Army Regulation 350-50, TRADOC, as a goal, will fill 100% of the MCTP OPS GRPs personnel requirements through permanent party assignment. TRADOC will coordinate with the rotational unit’s ACOM or ASCC to fill individual MCTP rotational OC/T shortfalls for 80 percent of authorized TDA positions within the approved troop list which TRADOC is unable to support. The training unit ACOM will source all AOC/T requirements above the MCTP TDA to meet approved training objectives. The MCTP will provide required AOC/Ts sourcing requirements to TRADOC on/about W-75.

(b) For Operational Capability Assessments and Joint exercises, the ACOM, directing or supporting, will resource or coordinate for joint augmentation required to form a JOTT. Specific request of augmentation will be provided to the ACOM no later than W- 180.

(c) ACOMs will also source personnel to fulfill exercise control group (ECG) requirements, which include but are not limited to the EXDIR and staff, HICOM response cell, the maneuver and sustainment control cells, echelon above division or corps functional cells, subordinate response, and MTC exercise support personnel.

(5) Outside agencies requesting the MCTP assistance with data collection, information gathering, et cetera will reimburse the MCTP for any additional costs directly resulting from this collection effort. The training unit must concur with requests for outside agency participation.

(6) Training or exercise participation of foreign government agencies will be in accordance with AR 350-50.

(7) The WFX senior headquarters training audience is responsible for consolidating the Field Budget Estimates for participating units and distributing funds provided by FORSCOM for each WFX accordingly.

Chapter 2 Responsibilities and Requirements to Supported Commands Responsibilities and requirements are nested with AR 350-50, institutionalized in this regulation, and reinforced through the Army Synchronization and Resourcing Process.

2-1. The Chief of Staff of the Army The sole approval authority for:

a. WFX cancellation.

b. Changes to operational training guidance used in the WFX design process.

2-2. The Department of the Army Deputy Chief of Staff, G-3/5/7

a. Approves participation of foreign military units at MCTP exercises in accordance with AR

350-50.

b. Ensures MCTP staffing and manning changes are in accordance with the HQDA manning guidance.

c. Requests Joint and Special Operations personnel required to meet training guidance and directives as outlined in the ESMED produced for each exercise.

d. Approves all un-forecasted requests for MCTP support as explained in paragraph 1-6, (b) above.

2-3. Commanding General, United States Army Training and Doctrine Command

(TRADOC)

a. Establishes priorities for the allocation of TRADOC resources identified to support the

MCTP.

b. Provides AOC/Ts to backfill the MCTP TDA shortfalls in support of standard exercises.

c. The Director, CTC Directorate, on behalf of CG, TRADOC, plans and executes the CTC accreditation process in coordination with FORSCOM and United States Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF) and develops an accreditation report every two years in accordance with

AR 350-50.

2-4. Commanding General, United States Army Forces Command (FORSCOM)

a. Sources required training support, and response cell personnel, special skilled personnel, and

AOC/Ts required above the MCTP TDA as outlined in the ESMED when modular subordinate units cannot fill those positions.

b. Schedules WFXs within the MCTP capacity to meet ReARMM unit life cycle requirements.

c. Approves exercise locations for major subordinate commands.

d. Appoints EXDIR for major subordinate command’s WFX at the ASRC and confirmed at the exercise working group #1 (EWG#1) conducted no earlier than W-300.

e. Enforces training unit responsibilities and the MCTP planning guidance to training audiences.

f. Approves WFX training objectives.

g. Serves as approval authority for changes in time or location of the ELC to include the academic seminar and associated venue for senior training audiences.

2-5. Director, Army National Guard

a. Sources required training support, and response cell personnel as outlined in the ESMED when modular subordinate units cannot fill those positions.

b. Schedules major subordinate command’s WFXs with FORSCOM at the ASRC.

c. Approves exercise locations which meet Department of Defense Risk Management Framework for Information Technology and authority to operate requirements for major subordinate commands.

d. Enforces training unit responsibilities and the MCTP planning guidance to rotational units.

Responsible to backfill training audiences and/or response cell units that reclama an ASRC-directed WFX assignment unless otherwise relieved by FORSCOM.

2-6. Commanding General, U.S. Army Combined Arms Center (CAC)

a. Executes oversight of the MCTP in accordance with CSA, HQDA, FORSCOM, and

TRADOC directives.

b. Provides required Title 10 support to the MCTP.

c. Resources the MCTP personnel requirements.

d. Develops training and curriculum resources to support the MCTP mission and OC/T training based on emerging doctrine.

2-7. Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence (G-2), TRADOC

a. Researches, prepares, and updates the Decisive Action Training Environment (DATE) and hybrid threat concept and doctrine to include products from the National Ground Intelligence Center.

b. Prepares the base OPFOR threat characteristics for the WCOPFOR to derive specific exercise threat characteristics in order to accomplish exercise objectives.

c. Conducts accreditation and assistance visits for the WCOPFOR in accordance with

AR 350-50.

d. Provides intelligence support to WCOPFOR requests for information.

e. Assists the MCTP in developing workarounds and/or simulation requirements to integrate operational environment variables into exercises.

f. Provides relevant targeting databases based on the operational environment(s) developed in the common base scenario(s).

g. Coordinates the design of the operational environment and provides Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) support to MCTP exercises.

2-8. Deputy Commanding General, U.S. Army Combined Arms Center-Training (CAC-T)

a. Manages overall MCTP program training and support requirements necessary to train Army units and leaders for LSCO.

b. Serves as approval authority for orientation visits to the MCTP exercise events (see paragraph 3-6, c.1.)

c. Oversees and approves the execution of the MCTP budget for exercises.

2-9. Commander, MCTP

a. Responsible for planning and execution of the MCTP exercises.

b. Applies the CTC concept of operations to all MCTP exercises (see AR 350-50, chap 1).

c. Supervises development of scenarios for use in WFXs.

d. Ensures WCOPFOR portrays accurate hybrid threat doctrine and threat characteristics.

e. Ensures proper conduct and coordination of the ELC.

f. Ensures simulation capability, to include hardware requirements, that supports training exercises.

g. Approves all ECG decisions regarding personnel, equipment, or facilities for each WFX.

h. Develops, publishes, and distributes rules, parameters, and workarounds that govern the MCTP operations using the associated simulation programs.

i. Assigns responsibility to OPS GRPs for planning, coordination, and execution of each exercise.

j. Ensures OPS GRPs conduct OC/T certification and AOC/T training.

k. Serves as the Deputy EXDIR for division/corps WFXs, responsible to the EXDIR for the command, control and supervision of WFX academics and exercise planning, preparation, and execution. During the execution of the WFX, in the absence of the MCTP Commander, the Director of Operations serves as the Deputy EXDIR.

l. Exercises operational control of the Mission Training Complex(s) (MTC) facilities, equipment, and player/controller personnel throughout train up, execution, and termination.

m. Identifies and develops logistical requirements to support academics and exercise operational needs. Requirements include equipment availability and transportation, technical and maintenance support, and personnel augmentee requirements.

n. Responsible for controlling, manning, equipping, and executing support contracts at the

McHugh Training Center, Fort Leavenworth, KS.

o. Responsible for the collection of observation and trends. Conduct annual reporting to the Center for Army Lessons Learned.

p. Assigns HQE-SMs to senior training audiences and/or WfF.

2-10. National Simulation Center (NSC) The Global Simulation Capability (GSC) of the NSC provides the following to MCTP:

a. Gives priority for support to MCTP missions.

b. Provides communications and network support during MCTP WFXs.

c. Provides space in the Regional Simulation Center facility for WCOPFOR and CIO in support of MCTP WFXs.

d. Provides Battlefield Visualization full motion video to MCTP and the training audience from the simulation into training unit command posts.

e. Provides software and hardware maintenance support for simulation systems used by

MCTP.

f. Stores and ships through the MCTP contract simulation hardware and storage media in support of WFXs, as required.

g. Annually reviews the memorandum of agreement (MOA) during the first quarter of each fiscal year which outlines responsibilities with MCTP. The MOA is updated as required.

h. Collaborates with MCTP in the attempt to resolve simulation problems either through defined processes, work arounds or requirements through the TRADOC Proponent Office for Constructive Simulations (TPO-C) to Program Executive Office Simulation, Training, and Instrumentation (PEO-STRI) to make the necessary changes to the simulation software.

i. The Logistics Exercise Simulation Directorate, a subordinate of the National Simulation Center and located at Ft. Gregg-Adams, VA, provides the following:

(1) Sustainment/Logistics simulation (LOGFED) and exercise design support.

(2) Stimulation of designated sustainment mission command systems or processes.

(3) Training and oversight of unit personnel serving as LOGFED workstation operators.

(4) Training of selected MCTP personnel on the use of LOGFED.

(5) Installation, configuration, maintenance, and assistance in the installation of LOGFED hardware/architecture at the exercise site/MTC.

(6) Local Area Network/Wide Area Network support.

(7) Joint Deployment Logistics Model technical support at the exercise site/MTC.

2-11. TRADOC Proponent Office- Constructive (TPO-C) TPO-C provides simulation model and help desk support to MCTP missions.

2-12. Exercise Director (EXDIR)

a. WFX EXDIR Defined. The EXDIR is a general officer appointed by the CG, FORSCOM and approved by the CSA. The EXDIR is the chief representative and delegated decision maker of Army senior leaders. The EXDIR will:

(1) Receive WFX planning updates during planning event out-briefs for information purposes only.

(2) Review WFX training objectives and commander’s training end state for all participants.

(3) Assume control of WFX upon arrival to the WFX training location. Represent CG, FORSCOM and MCTP during the exercise.

(4) Approve STARTEX conditions. STARTEX conditions are the training and OPFOR unit locations, strength, level of engineering effort, et cetera at the start of the exercise.

(5) Ensure senior training audiences’ compliance to WFX Pre-STARTEX schedule.

(6) Provide exercise planning point of contact to MCTP upon notification of appointment.

(7) Chairs daily ECG Decision Board meetings during WFX execution in order to review and approve WCOPFOR future planning and execution, review and approve storylines and MSELs, dialogue with HQE-SMs and COGs/Directors, and approve changes in exercise conditions to stimulate training objectives.

(8) Participates in the CG, FORSCOM Commander-to-Commander dialogue sessions for corps and division (both RA and RC) WFX senior training audiences on/about W-180.

(9) Serves as WCOPFOR (Red Force) Supreme High Commander during the exercise.

(10) Serves as HICOM (Blue Force) Commander or delegates to a General Officer of the tasked HICOM unit.

(11) Approves date/time group for change of mission (including, end of WFX).

b. ASCC EXDIR is appointed by the Combatant Commander based on the scenario and echelon of senior training audience.

2-13. Warfighter Exercise (WFX) Senior Training Audience

a. General. A Senior Training Audience is defined as corps, divisions or special operations force headquarters in which FORSCOM allocates one OPS GRP and HQE-SM(s) to conduct academics and provides dedicated OC/T coverage during the WFX resulting in receipt of a mid-exercise after action review (MAAR) and a final after-action review (FAAR). Remaining OC/Ts are organized to support corps and/or division subordinate units and organized by WfF resulting in facilitation of instrumented MAAR and a FAAR aligned with the unit’s protection, fires/intel, and sustainment WfFs. Unit-specific informal MAAR and FAARs are also provided for initial feedback to participating units as coverage allows. All units participating in training with the MCTP will do the following:

(1) Provide a single point of contact upon notification of a scheduled exercise to assist MCTP with exercise planning and preparation.

(2) Provide final version of training objectives to MCTP no later than 30 days prior to the Initial Planning Event (IPE). Training objectives for each exercise senior training audiences will be consolidated at the EWG#1 (on/about W- 300) and provided to the FORSCOM commander for review and approval.

(3) Employ organic command post equipment and tactical network architecture as would be employed in an austere environment. Shortages in required equipment should be addressed with the unit’s higher headquarters or ACOM.

(4) Resource response cell personnel and equipment as directed by FORSCOM and outlined in the ESMED and the simulation control plan. In cases of modular unit HQ that lack subordinate elements, the unit is responsible for coordination with their higher HQ to the ACOM for resourcing. Units may coordinate with the supporting Installation Management Command MTC for equipment shortfalls.

(6) Provide guidance to the MCTP OPS GRP on desired end state and vision for WFX academics no later than the EWG#1.

(7) The Commander, or designated representative, will sign a MOA for the WFX academics between the supporting MCTP OPS GRP, the training unit, and the facility manager

(facility manager is only required for academics not conducted at Fort Leavenworth, KS) detailing the responsibilities each has regarding the conduct and support to the academics. This MOA is signed no later than one week prior to the departure of the training unit (or MCTP for approved exceptions) from home station.

(8) The Commander or designated representative will sign a MOA for the WFX between the training unit and the facility manager detailing the responsibilities each has regarding the conduct and support to the WFX. MCTP will facilitate the agreement during the ELC events as well as facilitating the discussion through the weekly exercise working groups. This MOA is signed no later than the final planning event (FPE).

b. Senior Headquarters. At each WFX training location, one unit will be identified as the senior headquarters. The senior headquarters (typically a corps or division) will:

(1) Design, plan, integrate, and provide maintenance of tactical network used for the exercise. The senior headquarters at each location ensures that all training units at their location have complete resourcing and access for all services required for the WFX at that location. The planning for this is done during the command, control, communications, computers, and intelligence (C4I) working group led by the senior training unit headquarters at all ELC events. The MCTP will ensure that the simulation network is operational and integrated. The senior headquarters will provide a liaison officer from their G-6 or S-6 to the ECG during WFX preparation and execution. Additionally, the senior headquarters will establish a help desk within the MTC to integrate and maintain the tactical network in the ECG. The senior training unit at each location is responsible for coordinating appropriate Installation Management Command support as necessary.

(2) Schedule the supporting MTC facilities, personnel, and equipment according to the exercise timeline (27 days from setup to teardown) and within the scope of the respective MTC operating procedures.

(3) Host a site survey to allow the MCTP and other training units deploying to the training location to develop the exercise footprint and life support requirements. The MCTP will outline the support required of the senior headquarters in a MOA for the exercise. In conjunction with the site survey at the main training location (defined as location of the senior HQ within the exercise or where the EXDIR will locate during the exercise), the senior training unit may host the IPE and, if required, a MSEL scripting effort.

(4) Establish a mayor’s cell/exercise support cell and reception, staging, onward movement, and integration plan for training units and training support personnel at each training location.

Responsible for manning the mayor cell/exercise support cell in accordance with the WFX ESMED unless otherwise relieved by FORSCOM.

(5) The senior headquarters at each exercise location is responsible for manning the adjacent maneuver division response cell support to the maneuver control cell (MCC) in accordance with the WFX ESMED unless otherwise relieved by FORSCOM. If a division headquarters is the senior training audience, this requirement will be tasked to the division’s respective corps headquarters.

2-14. Other Supporting Commands To properly meet training guidance and objectives directed to CTCs, the MCTP requires joint and interagency enabler support.

a. USAF Command and Control Wing. CCW coordinates for Air Combat Command and other

USAF Major Command support…