Example_09_Exercise_Directive.pdf

EXPORTABLE COMBAT TRAINING CAPABILITY (XCTC)

0 January 0000

XCTC 00-00 Exercise Directive

1. General

a. Purpose: The purpose of this exercise directive is to assign responsibilities for eXportable Combat Training Capability (XCTC) 00-00 activities, provide management controls, and prescribe policies and procedures for contractors, trainers, and units training with XCTC at Camp during XCTC Rotation 00-00, 0July - 0 August 0000.

b. References:

(1) References: ARNG Regulation 350-50-1 (Draft) NGB, Dated 00 August 0000

(2) XCTC Rotation 00-00 Mid-term Planning Conference (MPC) Trip Report 00January 00.

Dated

(3) Exercise OPORD. IBCT will publish an administrative Annual Training

OPORD.

c. Facts:

(1) Training is focused on Platoon (PLT) and Company/Troop (CO/TRP) collective Training and Platoon level Live Fire Exercises as designated by the Brigade Commander using Situational Training Exercise (STX) lanes within a Caspian Sea scenario, conducted and evaluated where required by First US Army assets.

(2) XCTC Rotation will be supported with Instrumented After Action Review (I-AAR) capability for Platoon and Company/Troop level STX.

(3) The Exercise Support Cell (ESC), Battlefield Effects (BFE), Battlefield Immersion (BFI), support will be provided for all XCTC training by contractors. Observer Coach/ Trainer (OC/T) support will be provided by First U. S. Army. OPFOR support will be provided by 0/000 Airborne Division (Air Assault).

(4) XCTC 00-00 will be conducted in three locations: Camp, Camp and Ft .

d. Unit Task Organization: As per Infantry Brigade Combat Team Task Organization briefed during the MPC.

2. Situation

a. Area of Operations: As per 00-00 Draft Lane Map, dated 00 January 00.

b. Enemy Forces: 0/000 Airborne Division (AA) provides OPFOR ISO XCTC 00-00.

OPFOR will conduct the appropriate TRADOC standard OPFOR tactical task on each STX lane IAW the individual lane’s Lane Resource Book. The OPFOR tactical task will be the most appropriate OPFOR Counter-Task to the BLUFOR mission for the lane. The main OPFOR element replicated will be 000th TM BDE, Arianan armed forces. The OPFOR unit will utilize BTR VISMODs to replicate the hybrid treat. Additionally, there will be a small SAPA guerilla insurgent force operating throughout the Area of Operations.

c. Friendly Forces: There is no HICON for this rotation. The 00th Brigade Commander will act as the Exercise Director. The 00th Infantry Division will provide: Joint Visitor’s Bureau / Public Affairs Office (JVB / PAO) support, Mayor Cell Duties, as well as Platoon Live Fire Exercise (LFX) Support. 000rd Combat Sustainment Support Battalion (CSSB) will provide transportation support, maintenance support, administrative support, medical support, and act as the Operational Control (OPCON) Headquarters for the 000th Quartermaster (QM) CO and the 0000 Transportation Company.

3. Unit Commander’s Mission and Intent:

a. Mission: 00th IBCT conducts PLT collective training from 00July - 00 August 00 at Camp, Camp and Fort IOT validate PLTs and prepare for their 0000 JRTC Rotation.

b. Intent: The intent of this exercise is to validate platoons on collective tasks vital to success during the 0000 JRTC Rotation.

4. Commander’s Training Objectives:

a. Plan, prepare and execute PLT level operations, including:

Conduct an ATK (LFX/CALFX) Secure and Defend Unit Position Conduct Area Reconnaissance Conduct an Area Defense Conduct Artillery and Mortar LFXs – echelon fires.

b. Conduct BSA defense operations and jump BSA.

c. Conduct majority of training in limited visibility.

d. Plan, prepare and execute PLT and CO sustainment operations, including:

Refuel Convoys Rearm/Refit Recovery Field maintenance Defend Convoy Elements (LFX) Medical Operations

e. Conduct Mission Command IAW JRTC tactical battle rhythm, TOC layout and environment – Jump TOCs.

f. Plan, prepare and execute CO/TRP/BTRY level operations, including:

IN: Movement to Contact and Defense CAV: Area/Route RECON and Defense

FA: Self protect and provide fires support SUST: Establish and defend unit area and convoy self-protection BEB: ENG, UAV, MI and Signal support lanes and self-protection

5. Concept of Operation. This is a four phase operation.

a. XCTC 00-00 will be conducted 00July - 00 August 0000, in three locations; Camp, Camp, and Ft . The Rotation is conducted in a Caspian Sea scenario incorporating villages and structures simulating the area of operations (AO), civilians on the battlefield (COBs), role players, and an opposing force (OPFOR) replicating the threat in a Decisive Action Training Environment (DATE).

b. Phase 1 (00 June 0000 – 00 July 0000) (Planning Phase) Begins 365 days prior to XCTC execution and Includes all meetings, IPRs and conferences conducted to plan, coordinate, and synchronize resources for the exercise. It also includes the training unit’s completion of required training aim points as required by the ARNG and all prerequisite individual and collective training prior to executing their XCTC rotation. The unit develops their training plan and ensures all training products (Lane Books, Horse Blanket, Operational Maps and Exercise Directive) are completed, reviewed and approved. The training unit rehearses critical events during the ROC Drill conducted at the FPC.

c. Phase 2 (00 July – 00 July 0000) (Preparation Phase) Begins when the ESC and I&C teams arrive to establish the infrastructure to support the rotation approximately 3 weeks before the training unit’s main body arrives. ADVON from the training unit arrives, prepares to receive the main body and initiates RSOI tasks. OPFOR and all subcontractors arrive and begin their train-up. XCTC and TSB personnel conduct the XCTC Academy, conduct COMEX(s) and finalize lanes. ESC is operational and the XCTC Battle Rhythm commences. This phase concludes on D-Day.

d. Phase 3 (00 July – 00 August 0000) (Execution Phase) Begins on D+1 when the training unit main body begins to arrive and starts the RSOI process. MILES and Instrumentation are issued to personnel and installed on vehicles. All training resources including the OPFOR, BFE, BFI and the OC/Ts are on hand, training complete and ready to execute lane training. Lane Validations for platoon/company/troop STX lanes are conducted to ensure Commander’s Training Objectives are being met. The training unit departs the Initial Staging Base (ISB), occupies “The Box” and conducts 15 days of continuous training. This phase ends D+18/D+19 when units complete their training, depart “the Box” and prepare to begin recovery operations.

(1) Integrated Training Strategy:

(a) Units of the 00th IBCT will conduct day and limited visibility platoon, company, battery and troop situational training exercise (STX) lanes set within a Caspian Sea scenario conducting Unified Land Operations (ULO) in a Decisive Action Training Environment (DATE).

Platoon, Company and Troop level STX lanes are stand-alone lanes with separate maneuver space for each lane. Each lane has been de-conflicted by time and/or space. Combined arms and combat support enablers will be integrated into specific STX lanes. Focus for the 00th IBCT staff and Battalions’ staff will be participation in the Brigade Warfighter Exercise (BWFX), while the BDE Tactical Command Post (TAC), commanded by external Field Grade Officers that were previously in the BDE and representatives from each battalion, will conduct Mission

Command of the XCTC exercise. Once the BWFX is complete, the BDE Tactical Operation Center (TOC) will assume Mission Command of XCTC.

(b) All training is planned and resourced with the exception of limited unit training. All training will be evaluated and documented.

(c) Key Training Tasks: CAIN

Platoon Attack w/ Breach Mass Casualty (MASCAL) Platoon Movement to Contact (DMTD) MORTEP Platoon Defense Tactical Convoy Scout Screen Scout Zone Recon Construct Complex Obstacle Breach an Obstacle BSA Defense TOC Defense Vehicle Recovery Consolidated Battle Drill Route Clearance and Framework (EN) Company Attack Company MTC/ Hasty Attack Company Defense Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) Recon (MTD) (DMTD)

(d) Key Training Tasks: MUTC

Employ Sniper (Urban) Raid (Urban) Area RECON

(e) Key Training Tasks: FKKY

Zone Recon/Screen MTD (CAV) Tactical Convoy Water Insertion/Screen (DMTD) Vehicle Recovery Attack by Fire (MTD) TOC Defense Area Recon (MTD) (DMTD) Consolidated Battle Drill FA Tactical Movement FA Battery Defense FA Battery Counter IED Field Artillery Raid Route Recon (MTD) Platoon Attack ENGR Route Recon MASCAL Platoon Movement to Contact Troop Area RECON

(2) Exercise Rules of Engagement (EXROE), all exercise participants to include training units, OPFOR, OC/Ts, and contractors will follow the EXROE. See Enclosure One.

(3) AAR purpose, locations, and schedules:

(a) 00th IBCT has determined which STX lanes receive instrumented After Action Reviews (I-AARs). I-AARs will be conducted IAW the current rotation “horseblanket” (training synchronization matrix). OC/Ts will conduct “hot wash” AARs after each iteration on their STX lane. All identified Soldiers and vehicles will be outfitted with MILES and FlexTrain Trackers to facilitate the I-AARs.

(b) Final AAR instructions: 00th IBCT will receive a final training summary at the conclusion of the XCTC rotation.

e. Phase 4 (00 August – 00 August 0000) (Recovery) Begins when units complete training and move back to the ISB. This phase consists of accountability and recovery of personnel and equipment from the field. Reverse RSOI is conducted. MILES and Instrumentation are turned in, vehicles and equipment cleaned, final AARs are conducted and Unit Take Home Packages are completed and delivered to the training unit. XCTC infrastructure is broken down, cleaned and packed up. Training areas, ranges and facilities are cleared and units and support personnel prepare to redeploy. This phase ends when the last XCTC participants depart the training area and arrive back at home station.

f. Exercise timeline. The 00th IBCT Planning Calendar and XCTC 00-00 Rotation Calendar were briefed during the MPC. Exercise planning/preparation/execution/recovery milestones:

0-0 June 0000 – IPC, Camp 00-00 September 0000 – CDC, Camp and Fort.

0-0 January 0000 – MPC, City, state.

00-00 April 0000 – FPC / ROC Drill / Leader Recon, Camp, Camp and Fort. 00-00 June 0000 – OC/T MTT for 000 TSB, Camp.

00 July – 0 August 0000 – XCTC Academy for 000 TSB, Camp.

0 August 0000 Lane Validation Camp 0 August 0000 Lane Validation Camp 0 August 0000 Lane Validation Fort 0 – 00 August 0000 – XCTC 00-00 execution, Camp, Camp, Fort.

6. Tasks to Supporting Organizations. Memorandum of Agreement TBP.

a. 000 TSB

(1) Attend MTT 00-00 June 0000 Camp. Provide numbers of attendees and location of training.

(2) Participate in the XCTC Academy IAW Academy schedule. Schedule TBP.

(3) Provide the following OC/Ts for the Rotation:

b. 0/000 ABN

(1) Provide OPFOR Soldiers, COBs and Vehicles IAW the most current version of the exercise resources horseblanket.

(2) Provide Mechanics and tools to install TASC VISMOD kits on OPFOR Vehicles.

Unit OC/Ts 153 Camp Lane OC/Ts 36 Camp TAC OC/Ts 12 Camp/Camp DOC OC/Ts 4 Camp Lane OC/Ts 7 Camp TAC OC/Ts 3 Fort Lane OC/T's 23 Fort TAC OC/Ts 4 Fort DOC OC/Ts 2 Total 244

000th TSB

(3) Participate in the XCTC Academy IAW Academy schedule. Schedule TBP.

(4) All participants “in the box” will wear operational instrumentation (MILES and FlexTrain) throughout the exercise.

c. 00th ID: Provide: JVB/ PAO support, Mayor Cell Duties, Platoon LFX Support and other required support as identified by the 00th IBCT Commander and 00th ID G3.

d. 000rd CSSB: Provide transportation support, maintenance support, administrative support, medical support, and act as the OPCON Headquarters for the 000th QM CO and the 0000 Transportation Company.

e. Sub-contractors: Provide support in the form of BFE technicians, Fire Markers, BFE devices to include Indirect Fire Devices (IDF), simulated OPFOR weapon systems capable of interfacing to MILES 2000 and I-MILES, blank ammunition for OPFOR weapons, OPFOR wardrobe, administrative and transport vehicles, Non-Tactical Vehicles (NTVs), moulage capability, cultural signs, “Beach” setup labor, and other props as required per the Sync Meeting Matrix. Sync Meeting Matrix TBP.

f. 00th IBCT

(1) Maintain 80% manning during XCTC.

(2) Conduct all prerequisite training prior to XCTC.

(3) IBCT Commander is the Exercise Director.

(4) All participants in lane training will wear operational instrumentation (MILES/FlexTrain).

(5) Be the single focal point for coordinating all XCTC required ranges, training areas and facilities at all training locations.

g. DPTMS Camp and Fort. Provide Facilities, Ranges, and Training Areas to support XCTC.

h. XCTC ESC.

(1) Facilitate the daily Sync Meeting.

(2) Facilitate the daily Training Update Brief to the Brigade Commander.

(3) Issue the daily Instructions NLT 1900.

(4) Provide training support and resources to all 3 locations.

(5) Provide to the TSB and 00th IBCT hard copy and access to electronic copies of all lane books.

(6) Keep the XCTC Website current and maintain throughout the rotation.

(7) Maintain the master Training Plan (Horseblanket) and notify all participants of changes.

(8) Produce the lane Validation Order that covers lane validation at all three locations.

f. Coordinating Instructions:

(1) All times associated with the exercise are local, unless otherwise specified.

(2) All participants will provide representation to the 1000 Daily Sync Meeting at FOB Warrior beginning 00July 00 and will read the Daily Instructions published NLT 1700 daily by the ESC.

(3) Changes to the scenario or training plan will be addressed through the Rotational Director at the daily Synchronization Meeting and must be approved by the Brigade Commander or his designated representative.

(4) Once signed, this directive represents the agreed upon planning document for the exercise. To ensure synchronization, any changes must be coordinated through XCTC, ESC for distribution to all stakeholders.

(5) Leaders at all levels will conduct Risk Assessments and review on a regular basis.

7. Sustainment

a. Logistics

(1) CAIN: The XCTC exercise elements are self-sustaining for all classes of supply.

The Exercise Support Cell (ESC) plans to set up in existing buildings within FOB Warrior. The Instrumentation and MILES element plans to set up in the CAIN Railhead Warehouse building.

The Instrumentation and Communications (I&C) element plans to set up at Buildings 655, 656, and 658. Other XCTC exercise support elements plan to set up in FOB Nighthawk. The 00th IBCT and 000th TSB are self-sufficient for all classes of supply. 0/000 billeting in the North Barracks Complex vicinity Burnside Street. CLS I and CLS III TBD.

(2) MUTC: The XCTC ESC and I&C support elements are self-sufficient for all classes of supply and plan to setup at Building 5016. Instrumented AARs will be conducted in building 5101. Other XCTC exercise support elements plan to setup at TA-B2. The 00th IBCT and 000 TSB are self-sufficient for all classes of supply. 0/000 billeting in Building 5104. CLS I is TBD.

(3) FKKY: XCTC Support elements plan to co-locate with the 00th IBCT at FOB Professional and FOB Densburger. The XCTC Support elements are self-sufficient for all classes of supply. 0/000 supported by 00th IBCT at FOB Professional.

(4) ESC Support Layout: As per Exercise Support Areas Layout briefing conducted during the MPC.

(5) Equipment requirements: MILES covers both training units and the OPFOR.

Device # Systems Required QTY (Camp)

QTY

(Fort)

07-59 M2 BFA 140 50

23-68 M24 Sniper IWS 13 4

23-69 M107 IWS 10 2

23-77 MAJiK (MILES Zeroing) 30 10

23-97/A WITS (# of Vehicles 565) 188 95

23-98 MK-19 SPU Kits 45 37

23-101 MILES Universal Controller 200 55

23-101/A MILES Micro Controller 50

23-102/A SLM AT4 54

23-102/B SLM RPG 21 11

23-102/C SLM Engine (total for A/B) 75 11

23-110/23-66 M2 MG Laser, (Code 24) 140 50

23-111/23-67 IWS-2 Kit M4/M16A2 (Code 27) 3118 818

23-111/23-71 IWS-2 Kit M249 SAW (Code 27) 297 35

23-111/23-70 IWS-2 Kit M240 MG (Code 27) 194 81

07-127 JAVELIN FTT 54 6

07-158/1 TOW ITAS-TESS FTS 22 8

07-158/1/1 RIHHI 2 1

b. Personnel:

ESC – 0 Contractors XCTC Support - 000 Contractors OPFOR – 000 task force + C2 First Army OC/T – 000 task force + C2 TOTAL: 000 (Estimated)

c. Army Health system Support

(1) Routine health support for contractor personnel is the responsibility of the each sub-contractor.

(2) The nearest medical personnel or facilities (military or civilian) will treat injuries threatening “life”, limb” or “eyesight” of contractor personnel. Locations, contact information

TBP.

8. Command and Signal

a. Command, the proposed C2 Structure as briefed during the MPC.

(1) Location of Key Personnel:

(a) Exercise Director: The 00th Brigade Commander will be located at the Brigade TOC.

(b) 000th TSB Commander will be located at FOB Warrior.

(c) Rotational Director. Rotational Director’s office will be located at FOB Warrior.

(2) Director Succession. In the Rotational Directors absence the Deputy Rotational Director will act as Rotational Director.

b. Control

(1) XCTC ESC establishes Exercise Support Cell, on FOB Warrior, NLT 00 July 00 and coordinates all support for the exercise.

(2) 000 TSB CP will co-locate with XCTC ESC.

c. Reports

(1) Strength reports are due to ESC at 0700 daily.

(2) All contractors will report recovery of all personnel at the end of each training day.

(3) CCIR, TBP. Notify your chain of command and follow up by notifying the ESC for all CCIRs.

d. Signal

(1) XCTC 00-00 Lane Master and SOI, TBP.

(2) XCTC will provide radios for the administrative communications used by exercise support elements. 000th TSB will provide additional radios for Lane OC/Ts, Embedded OC/ Ts, and administrative communications. Additionally, XCTC will provide the 00th Infantry Division with 2 Motorola hand held radios and a battery charger for administrative communications with the ESC.

Encls

1. Exercise Rules of Engagement

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