W911S0-16-R-0007_ATTACHMENT_1_PWS.pdf

ATTACHMENT 1

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Final

Mission Command Training Program Fort Leavenworth, KS

Table of Contents

Paragraph Title Page

1 General 6

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction 6

1.2 Background 6

1.2.1 Organizational Description 6

1.2.2 MCTP Headquarters 6

1.2.3 OG A&D 6

1.2.4 OG B&F 7

1.2.5 OG C 7

1.2.6 OG S 8

1.2.7 OG J 8

1.2.8 OG X 8

1.2.8.1 Scenario Design Division (SDD) 8

1.2.8.2 Plans and Operations Division (POD) 8

1.2.8.3 Exercise Control (EXCON) 9

1.2.8.4 World Class Opposing Forces (WCOPFOR) 9

1.2.8.5 Operational Contracting Support (OCS) 9

1.2.9 505th Det 1 9

1.2.10 Army Joint Support Team (AJST) 10

1.2.11 Highly Qualified Expert Senior Mentor (HQE SM) 10

1.2.12 Exercise Planning 10

1.2.12.1 Concept 10

1.2.12.2 Concept Development 12

1.2.12.3 Initial Event Planning (IEP) 13

1.2.12.4 Main Event Planning/Site Survey (MEP/SS) 13

1.2.12.5 Mission Command Training Event (MCT) 15

1.2.12.6 Final Event Planning (FEP) 16

1.2.12.7 Exercise Directors Brief (EBD) 17

1.2.12.8 Final Coordination Video Teleconference (FCVTC) 17

1.2.13 Exercise Execution 17

1.2.13.1 Concept 17

1.2.13.2 Establishing the Exercise 18

1.2.13.3 Exercise Control Group (ECG) 18

1.2.13.4 General ECG structure 19

1.2.13.5 Exercise Battle Rhythm 21

1.2.13.6 Change of Mission (COM) (formerly ENDEX) 22

1.2.13.7 Event Lifecycle Termination 23

1.3 Objectives 23

1.3.1 Mission 23

1.3.2 War Fighter Exercise (WFX) 23

1.3.3 Army Service Component Command (ASCC) 25

1.3.4 Mission Rehearsal Exercise, (MRX) 25

1.3.5 Contingency Operations 25

1.4 Scope 25

1.4.1 Area of emphasis, contractor be capable of sustaining training Program

1.4.2 Contractor act as OPFOR 26

1.4.3 Contractor shall support MCTPs full training schedule 26

1.4.4 ASCC/JCST 27

1.4.5 Exercise Cycle 27

1.4.6 MCTP participated in Stability Operations Training 27

1.4.7 Contractor should adapt to changing schedule 27

1.4.8 Contractor utilize doctrine 27

1.4.9 Contractor design & execute exercises that incorporate

ULO

1.4.10 Contractor provide technical support for hardware &

software

1.5 Period of performance 28

1.6 General Information 28

1.6.1 Quality Control 29

1.6.2 Quality Assurance 29

1.6.3 Recognized Holidays 29

1.6.4 Hours of Operations 30

1.6.5 Place of performance 30

1.6.6 Type of contract 30

1.6.7 Security requirements 30

1.6.7.1 Physical security 30

1.6.7.2 Key Control 30

1.6.7.2.1 what to do if keys lost or duplicated 31

1.6.7.2.2 Contractor prohibit use of government keys by non-contractor personnel

1.6.7.2.3 Lock combinations 31

1.6.8 Special Qualifications 31

1.6.8.1 Mil Analysts supporting WFF OC/T 31

1.6.8.2 Work station Controllers 32

1.6.8.3 WCOPFOR MIL Analyst/Primary Staff 32

1.6.8.4 C-IED SDD Writer SME 32

1.6.8.5 COIC SDD Writer 33

1.6.8.6 Biometrics/CITP SDD Writer 33

1.6.8.7 Cyber SDD Writer 33

1.6.8.8 Law Enforcement Professional (LEP) SDD Writer 34

1.6.8.9 Counter-Insurgency Targeting Program Analyst 34

1.6.8.10 Audio Visual Technical support 34

1.6.9 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings 35

1.6.10 Contracting Officer Representative (COR) 36

1.6.11 Key Personnel 36

1.6.11.1 Program Manager 36

1.6.11.2 Operations Group (OPSGRP) Team Chiefs 37

1.6.11.3 Scenario Design Chief, (SDD) Chief 37

1.6.11.4 Technology Tm Lead 37

1.6.11.5 WCOPFOR Chief (Lead) Analyst 37

1.6.12 Identification of Contractor Employees 38

1.6.13 Export Import 38

1.6.14 Contract Travel 38

1.6.15 World Wide Contingency Operations & Plan 39

1.6.16 Other Direct Costs 40

1.6.16.1 Invoices 40

1.6.17 Data Rights 40

1.6.18 Organizational Conflict of interest 40

1.6.19 Phase in Plan 41

1.6.20 Phase Out 41

1.6.21 Annual Work Plan 41

2 Definitions & Acronyms 42

3 Government furnished property, equip, & services 44

4 CTR furnished items & services 46

5 Specific Tasks 46

5.1 Administrative & Program Management 46

5.1.1 Contractor Management Reporting 47

5.1.2 End of Year Budget Forecasting 47

5.1.3 Contractor Progress, Status, and Management Report 48

5.1.4 Program Management & Key personnel 48

5.1.5 Annual work plan 49

5.1.6 Government Files 49

5.1.7 Access to Data & Information 49

5.1.8 Contractor Database & web site 50

5.1.9 Contractor AAR 50

5.2 General Requirements in support of OGSGRPS 50

5.2.1 Training & Certification 50

5.2.1.1 Phase I - Initial Training 54

5.2.1.2 Phase II - Sustainment Training 51

5.2.1.3 Phase III - Exercise Specific Pre Deploy Training 51

5.2.2 Personnel 51

5.2.3 Government Meetings, Planning Event, & Briefings 52

5.2.4 Planning Event Attendance Requirements 52

5.2.5 WFF Analyst Duties & Functions 53

5.2.5.1 Work with OC/T’s 53

5.2.5.2 Support all ELC & exercise planning events 54

5.2.5.3 Support in develop of WFF specific briefings for MCT 54

5.2.5.4 Support in execution of WFF specific storylines 54

5.2.6 Work station controller duties & Functions 54

5.2.7 Final Preparation for Exercises 55

5.2.8 Training Site Equip shipment & support 55

5.2.9 Maintain a library 56

5.2.10 AAR support to operations groups 56

5.2.11 AV support 57

5.2.12 Post exercise activities 57

5.3 Support to OG X 58

5.3.1 Overview of Support 58

5.3.2 Higher HQ Order 58

5.3.2.1 Exercise Planning requirements 58

5.3.2.2 Exercise Execution requirements 59

5.3.2.3 Scenario design division support 60

5.3.2.4 Methodology for members of Scenario design division support

5.3.2.5 Scenario design division tasks 61

5.3.2.6 contractor support to Scenario Design Division 61

5.3.2.7 BWFX support to OG C 65

5.3.2.8 Support to OG X & C with scenario effects analysts 66

5.3.2.9 Operations Intel Integration Scenario Writer (OIISW) 66

5.3.3.0 Law Enforcement Scenario Writer (LESW) 67

5.3.3.1 Counter Insurgency Targeting Program (CITP) Scenario Writer

5.3.3.2 Cyber Scenario Writer 68

5.3.3.3 Information Operations (IO) Scenario Writer 68

5.3.3.4 Attack the Network/Hybrid Threat Writer 68

5.4 Role Player Support 69

5.4.1 Manage Roll Players 72

5.4.1.2 Roll Player Support 73

5.4.1.3 Joint Interagency Intergovernmental and Multinational

(JIIM)

5.5 World Class Opposing Force (WCOPFOR) 80

5.6 Model and Simulation Support 91

5.6.3 Rules & Workaround book 92

5.6.4 Simulation Control Plan 92

5.6.5 Simulation Exercise Support 93

5.6.6 Contractor provide expert simulation technical support 93

5.6.7 Post exercise support 96

5.6.8 Data Collection Plan 97

5.6.9 Provide recommendations for changes to SIM 97

6 Applicable Publications 97

1. General: This is a non-personnel services contract to provide mission support for the planning, coordination, and execution of exercises conducted by the US Army’s Mission Command Training Program (MCTP). The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform the mission support as defined in this Performance Work Statement except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2 Background: MCTP’s mission is to support realistic, stressful training for Army forces headquarters/joint forces land component commanders (ARFOR/JFLCC), corps, division, brigade, and battalion commanders and their staffs to assist the Chief of Staff, U.S. Army (CSA), in fulfilling his obligation to provide trained and ready units to win decisively on the modern battlefield, and to conduct contingency operations worldwide.

1.2.1 Organizational Description: The MCTP consists of a headquarters and seven observer, coach/trainer (OC/T) OPS GRPs, and an exercise design and support OPS GRP (OPS GRP-X). The organization consists of military, Army civilians, and support contractors enabling the design and execution of exercises. The MCTP’s military OC/Ts are qualified officers (i.e. MEL-4), warrant officers, and non-commissioned officers who have successfully completed OC/T training and certification requirements within the standards established by United States Army TRADOC. All elements, with the exception of the Highly Qualified Experts Senior Mentors (HQE-SM) with relevant operational experience in the area for which they are observing, are garrisoned at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.

1.2.2 MCTP Headquarters: The Headquarters provides mission command, administration, and resource management for the organization. Additionally, the Headquarters contains the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and associated staff which is responsible for the integration of the communications systems of the MCTP and the simulation into the exercise. The Headquarters Detachment 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 commander in commanding the program. See figure #1, MCTP Organization and Support Structure

1.2.3 OPSGRPs A and D: . OPS GRPs A and D observe, coach, and train division and corps commanders and staffs during WFXs. On order, they support Joint and ASCC exercises in order to provide Joint Task Force-capable headquarters in support of unified action. OPS GRPs A and D can each observe, coach, and train one division or corps headquarters per exercise. Each OPS GRP is organized by warfighting functions with a Chief Observer Trainer (CHOT), a Chief of Operations (CHOPS), and a Chief of OPS GRP (COG).

OPS GRP A, and D OC/Ts are military education level four (MEL-4) branch-qualified officers, warrant officers, and NCOs who have successfully completed the MCTP OC/T training and certification program. These qualifications apply to all OC/Ts in the MCTP.

Figure 1 the MCTP Organization and Support Structure

1.2.4 OPSGRPs B and F: OPS GRPs B and F observe, coach, and train functional and multi- functional support brigade commanders and staffs during WFXs. The FORSCOM-established priorities of support are: maneuver enhancement brigades, combat and theater aviation brigades, field artillery brigades, division artillery headquarters, engineer brigades, military police brigades, explosive ordnance disposal groups, chemical brigades and then signal brigades. Each OPS GRP can observe, coach, and train up to three different collocated brigades per WFX when manned at 80% and augmented to 100% of authorized OC/Ts. When directed, they support Joint and ASCC exercises in support of unified action.

1.2.5 OPSGRP C: OPS GRP C executes up to six stand-alone brigade warfighter exercises (BWFX) per fiscal year (FY) for a single National Guard BCT and its subordinate battalions. OPS GRP C designs, observes, coaches, trains and provides an opposing force (OPFOR) and a replicated operating environment. Each of these BWFXs is a self-contained and stand alone exercise conducted at one exercise location. Additionally, OPS GRP C can train two functional/multifunctional support brigades as part of a corps/division WFX.

OPS GRP C observes, coaches, and trains functional and multi- functional support brigade commanders and staffs during WFXs. The FORSCOM-established priorities of support are: maneuver enhancement brigades, combat and theater aviation brigades, field artillery brigades, division artillery headquarters, engineer brigades, military police brigades, explosive ordnance disposal groups, chemical brigades and then signal brigades. On order, OPS GRP C supports Joint and ASCC exercises in support of unified action.

1.2.6 OPSGRP S: OPS GRP S observes, coaches, and trains theater and expeditionary sustainment commands and sustainment brigade commanders and staffs during embedded WFXs. OPSGRPS can observe, coach, and train two sustainment formations during an exercise. When directed by FORSCOM, OPSGPS supports Joint and ASCC exercises in support of unified action.

1.2.7 OPSGRP J: 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 higher command (HICOM) during WFXs. OPS GRP J can observe, coach, and train one SOF operational level HQ per exercise. OPS GRP J OC/Ts are MEL-4 branch-qualified officers, warrant officers, and NCOs who have SOF background and experience (e.g. Civil Affairs, Military Information Support Operations, and Special Forces).

1.2.8 OPSGRP X: OPS GRP X provides direct support to exercise design, planning, exercise senior control, and management of corps/division WFXs, but not BWFXs. OPS GRP X provides general support to training OPS GRPs for other exercises based on requirements. OPS GRP X consists of the scenario design division, plans and operations division, exercise control (EXCON) division, and operational contracting support division (OCSD) as well as the World Class Opposing Force (WCOPFOR) division. The Chief of OPS GRP X is also the chief exercise controller and the exercise control group chief of staff during WFX execution. OPS GRP X OC/Ts include those for Cyber- Electromagnetic Attack (CEMA), Operational Contracting, and Space operations.

1.2.8.1 The Scenario Design Division (SDD): is responsible for producing an operational environment (OE) for MCTP exercises that achieves desired unit training objectives while fielding a challenging opposing force (OPFOR) consistent with Hybrid Threat OPFOR doctrine as described in the TC 7-100 series. Scenario design also controls the irregular threat forces and role-players during the exercise. Additionally, SDD coordinates and integrates the Unified Action Partner (Interagency, Intergovernmental, Multinational, Cyber Electromagnetic Activities (CEMA), Civil Affairs and Information Operations) support to the exercise to meet operational training guidance and training objectives.

1.2.8.2 The Plans and Operations Division (POD): leads and integrates the overarching exercise design and planning process for MCTP exercises which includes coordination with internal and external agencies. During the exercise event lifecycle (ELC) they manage the planning process and planning events (conferences). During exercise execution, they serve as the core of the Exercise Control Group (ECG). POD only supports WFXs.

1.2.8.3 The Exercise Control (EXCON) Division: The Exercise Control (EXCON) division synchronizes and manages the stimulation of training units during the execution of the WFX. EXCON ensures supporting elements that are not designated as primary training units (e.g. HICOM, response cells, work cells, etc.) are properly trained and rehearsed in preparation for the exercise. EXCON manages the synchronization and timing of exercise MSEL injects. EXCON ensures the 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. EXCON only supports WFXs.

1.2.8.4 The WCOPFOR: The World Class Opposing Force (WCOPFOR) provides a “free thinking,” near-peer competitive, operational level hybrid threat 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 unified land operations. The WCOPFOR are certified by the TRADOC Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence (G-2) and operate under the doctrine outlined in Training Circular (TC) 7-100 series of manual 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 World Class Cyber OPFOR for WFX planning and execution. WCOPFOR only supports WFXs.

1.2.8.5 The Operational Contracting Support (OCS): Division:

observes, coaches, and trains operational contracting support for joint, corps, division, and functional/multi-functional support brigade training audiences.

OCSD enhances the operating environment resulting in the creation of a complex, asymmetric battlefield by including, developing, coordinating, and executing contracting requirements and fiscal implications into exercises. OCSD coordinates with other organizations through the sustainment HICOM support cell, with strategic enablers and interagency partners having operational contract support authority on the battlefield. Additionally, OCSD coordinates with the Army Contracting Command (ACC) and United States Army Finance Command to arrange for contracting augmentee observer, coach, trainers (AOC/Ts), resource management and comptroller subject matter experts to provide contract-funding oversight during exercises. OSCD supports WFXs, BWFXs, ASCC and JTF Enabled exercises.

1.2.9 505TH Command and Control Wing Detachment 1: 505TH Command and Control Wing, Detachment 1 (505TH CCW, DET 1). The 505TH CCW DET 1 is the MCTP United States Air Force (USAF) liaison to USAF elements participating in combat training, codified under the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Joint Training Transformation Initiative, and Joint National Training Capability events. The 505TH CCW, DET 1 observes, coaches, and trains commanders, staffs, and their USAF airpower operations liaison elements in the integration of airpower and application of joint firepower. The 505TH CCW, DET 1 commander serves as the Deputy Exercise Director for Airpower, also known as the Chief of Airpower, during WFX and Mission Readiness Exercise events.

Based on the MCTP priorities and 505TH CCW, DET 1 resources, each OPS GRP is supported by USAF OC/Ts, EXCON, and planning staff to ensure accurate USAF air and space capabilities and doctrine are represented. This relationship is based on AFI 10-251.

1.2.10 Army Joint Support Team (AJST): The AJST is the TRADOC and CAC lead for joint air-ground operations, education, and training, including both the mission command processes and the joint command and control processes associated with joint air operations, e.g., close air support, air interdiction, airspace control, joint targeting, common operational picture, and integrated air and missile defense. The AJST fulfills the role of Air Operations Center response cell in the absence of an actual Air Force or Air National Guard AOC. In our joint enabled scenario, this AOC is co-located with a scripted CFACC component, who’s CDR may be role-played by the CDR, 505th CCW DET 1. AJST support is integral to the MCTP organization and function. They provide expertise, systems, OC/Ts, and coordinates for battlefield coordination detachment (BCD) support to the MCTP exercises to provide a BCD 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 Army Mission Command Systems (AMCS) employment for the MCTP leadership and respective OC/Ts.

1.2.11 Highly Qualified Experts/Senior Mentors (HQE-SM): Also known as the Senior Mentor program is 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 (CSAF). MCTP senior mentors coach, teach, and mentor training audience commanders and their command groups through the operations process and execution of the exercise. Senior mentors also oversee doctrinal standardization within exercise training events, participate in the Mission Command Training (MCT) seminars, and provide holistic feedback to the Army’s senior leadership. The MCTP commander assigns each HQE-SM to every training event for each exercise training audience.

1.2.12 Exercise Planning.

1.2.12.1 Concept: Exercise planning is a collaborative, iterative, and adaptive process conducted throughout the Exercise Life Cycle (ELC), (see figure 2 and 3 ). Exercise planning events have established required inputs and outputs. Outputs require informed decisions by training unit representatives at all planning events. Designated decision makers must come with guidance from commanders to the planning events in order to deliver appropriate outputs upon completion of the event. MCTP continues the planning and refinement of the outputs to prepare inputs or scenario products at established timelines to feed the training units’ operations process. The multi-echelon Warfighter exercise design incorporates a parallel planning model for training units nested under other training units.

Figure 2: Baseline WFX Lifecycle

Figure 3: EDRE WFX Lifecycle

1.2.12.2 Concept Development [W-370]. The concept development begins the Event Life Cycle (ELC) and the exercise planning process. MCTP’s OPS GRP X conducts the concept development using outputs from the ASRC, input provided from other OPS GRPs, and any input provided from projected training audience commanders and/or staffs. The concept development process begins with developing exercise design products that display tentative troop list (showing training audiences and response/work cell requirements), exercise control group structure (ECG), exercise execution timeline, exercise training locations, and the exercise plan-to-plan (the ELC with tentative dates). The exercise design products are developed by the Plans and Operations Division of OPS GRP X. After development of the draft exercise design products, the Scenario Design Division of OPS GRP X develops draft scenario design products that display tentative STARTEX conditions, scheme of maneuver, and other environmental variables in accordance with guidance from the CSA, FORSCOM, and the Army Operating Concept. The scenario design products will not be shared with the exercise training audiences. The concept development process culminates with the creation of the Concept Development Brief (CDB). The CDB provides a read ahead to the Exercise Director (EXDIR).

The CDB is primarily delivered via email to the EXDIR, and is stored on the respective MCTP exercise collaboration SharePoint sites. The CDB contains additional coordination and guidance that prepare them for involvement in the initial event planning. After receipt of the CDB, senior training audience commander(s) provide MCTP with their vision and end state for the training event. The EXDIR gives guidance as to the design of the scenario within the available approved operating environments. The senior headquarters provides a timeline to deliver approved and nested training objectives to embedded subordinate training units. All training audience commanders provide MCTP with initial training objectives (using FORSCOM approved format provided in CDB) no later than 14 days prior to the initial event planning (IEP). Units outside the senior training unit task organization are not required to nest training objectives, but failure to consider the WFX senior headquarters’ objectives may result in a disjointed aspect of the exercise; opportunities to meet training objectives may not logically develop within the exercise.

1.2.12.3 Initial Event Planning (IEP) [W-330: The IEP is a four day event conducted at Fort Leavenworth Kansas and hosted by the MCTP. The IEP establishes the scenario and framework of the exercise. The MCTP uses draft training objectives and the EXDIR guidance received after the CDB to provide a proposed scenario consisting of the geostrategic situation, the nature of the conflict, the joint command and control, Army Mission Command structure, assets available to each training unit, and operations area(s). Additionally, the IEP finalizes all exercise timelines and locations in preparation for the detailed planning and synchronization throughout the remainder of the ELC. Finally, the senior training unit at each exercise location builds the communications architecture required to support the tactical communications and services needed for the WFX. The installation Mission Command Training Complex (MCTC) manager provides a facilities overview with available space to enable planning for the subsequent site survey. The IEP concludes with a back-brief of the exercise design. The EXDIR and training audience commanders are invited to receive this out-brief (via distributed digital means as required) and any impacts to continued planning are brought to their attention for decision and/or action. NOTE: the IEP Final Out-brief establishes the basis for the FORSCOM Commander-to Commander Dialogue with Corps and Division training audience commanders. This FORSCOM sponsored event is normally conducted at W- 270 and results in approval and/or additional exercise guidance from the FORSCOM Commander. Following this VTC, Corps and Division training audience commanders provide MCTP with final approved training objectives no later than 15 days prior to the main event planning (MEP).

1.2.12.4 Main Event Planning and Site Survey (MEP)[W-210]: The MEP is a four day planning event that may be hosted by the senior headquarters, or, if equal headquarters are participating, the location where the majority of the training units will be located for the exercise. This event may be combined with a site survey. The site survey of the training location(s) is conducted following the determination of the troop list and training units at each exercise site. The MCTP has a capacity for two training exercise sites. The MCTP’s focus of the site survey is on the MTC space available, network capabilities, power, and life support. The senior training headquarters is responsible for allocation of command post sites to other training units. The site survey team gathers required information and compiles a briefing that is fed into the main event planning. The MEP is also a MSEL scripting event (if required). The MEP codifies the scenario into actionable products or simulation requirements. This is done through working groups within the event that coordinate to provide input into draft source documents.

(1) The memorandum of agreement (MOA) is the administrative and logistical agreement between the MCTP, the senior training headquarters at each exercise location, and the manager of the MTC. This document outlines the MCTP requirements for execution of the exercise and denotes what requirements the training audience will have of the MCTP as well as life support requirements of training units are not from that installation garrison command based on garrison and unit operating procedures. The MOA is signed by the MCTP Commander and the training audience Division and/or Corps Chief of Staff of the senior training audience headquarters at each exercise location.

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

(3) The simulation control plan (SCP) is a diagram of the MCTC facilities and denotes the physical and digital support requirements of each room in the MCTC to support the exercise. The SCP is based upon required space, chairs, and tables for the personnel on the ESMED and the required tactical and simulation C4I system requirements based on the required function of each cell. This document does not direct training audience networks or equipment setup.

(4) After the conclusion of the MEP, MCTP planners combine all information available to complete the drafts of the four source documents and develop the scenario into an operations order (OPORD) for issue to training audiences prior to the mission command training (MCT) seminar. Active component units associated with a WFX designed to replicate emergency deployment readiness exercise (EDRE)-like conditions will utilize a non-exercise OPORD to facilitate military decision making process (MDMP) training during their respective MCTs.

The MEP concludes with a back-brief of the results of the planning event. The EXDIR and training audience commanders are invited to receive this out-brief (via distributed digital means as required) since any impacts to continued planning are brought to their attention for decision and/or action.

1.2.12.5 Mission Command Training (MCT): MCT is a five day training event conducted at Fort Leavenworth, KS which assists in developing the training unit’s command and staff team. A Corps MCT occurs at approximately W-180;

for theater and expeditionary sustainment commands at approximately W-145;

for divisions approximately W-135; and for other training units at approximately W90. MCTs are scheduled in this manner to enable echeloned OPORD product development and dissemination to subordinate unit training audiences during their respective MCTs. Each training unit receives an MCT hosted by the OPS GRP providing their OC/T coverage during the WFX. The MCT purpose is to provide the training unit with academic seminars and an opportunity to conduct detailed planning focused on the application of Army’s operations doctrine and command and staff processes. The MCT is enabled by an exercise-specific OPORD issued no later than 15 days before the earliest MCT and briefed to the training unit on the first day of the event. The MCTP will issue and brief the OPORD to all units directly subordinate to the HICOM. Senior training HQ are responsible for issuing and briefing training units subordinate to them. In an emergency deployment readiness exercise (EDRE) WFX, the WFX OPORD will be released to training audiences no earlier than 45 days prior to STARTEX.

Reserve Component training audience MCTs will be scheduled for execution within 45 days of STARTEX to enable use of the WFX OPORD during their MCT seminar to facilitate MDMP.

(1) The MCT is built around the training unit commander’s guidance and provides the commander with academic seminars to assist in achieving the following goals:

(a) Understanding current doctrine and its application.

(b) Improving command and staff teamwork.

(c) Providing a model for further training.

(d) Improving warfighting skills.

(2) For corps and divisions, the WFX uses the MCT as a team building event for subordinate training units. Participation by other training units at the higher headquarters training unit’s MCT is encouraged as it allows for parallel planning and increased awareness of the subordinate units’ capabilities. The course of action developed at the culmination of the MCT is used by the other training OPS GRPs as inputs into subordinate units’ MCTs. Corps and division MCTs are programmed by HQDA, Combat Training Center-Directorate (CTC-D) for authorized 60 personnel (55 MCT attendees plus a five-person guard force) at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, and other unit MCTs are programmed for authorized 52 personnel (47 MCT attendees plus a five-person guard force). The units sending personnel to the MCTs must provide funding for any additional attendees above the aforementioned numbers.

(a) Recommended corps MCT attendees: Commanding general, Deputy commanding general, Chief of Staff, CSM, G-1, G-2, G-3, G-4, G-5, G-6, USAF ALO, Adjutant General, MI brigade commander, SJA, Chaplain, Division commanders with their G-2, G-3, fire support coordinator, and G-4, ESC commander, Aviation brigade commander, Corps artillery commander, Corps engineer, Air defense artillery (ADA) brigade commander, MP brigade commander, Transportation brigade commander, Signal brigade commander, Separate maneuver brigade commander, Medical brigade commander, Supporting CA and PSYOP commanders, Public Affairs Officer (PAO), IO officer, Special operations coordinator, Special operations command and control element commander and one NCO, CTO, and Logistics Assistance Office.

(b) Recommended division MCT attendees: Commanding general, Assistant division commanders, Command Sergeant Major, Maneuver brigade commanders, DIVARTY commander, Aviation brigade commander, Division support command commander, Division engineer, Division chemical officer, A corps representative, Echelons above division field artillery brigade commanders, Surgeon, Division provost marshal, Chief of Staff, G-1, G-2, G3, G-4, G-5, G-6, USAF ALO, Separate battalion commanders, SJA, Public Affairs Officer (PAO), Chaplain, Supporting CA and PSYOP commanders, Information operations coordinator/officer, Division Transportation Officer, Logistics Assistance Office, G1plans officer, G-2 operations or plans officer, G-3 operations or plans officer, G-4, plans officer, Assistant division fire support coordinator, Assistant division engineer, Assistant division air defense officer, Assistant division aviation officer, Assistant division signal officer, Assistant division chemical officer, Senior staff NCO, Operations clerk, Operational law judge advocate, Division Transportation Officer/Corps Transportation Officer (CTO) and Installation Deployment Support Staff should attend.

(c) Recommended functional/multi-functional (F/MF) support brigade MCT attendees: Commander, Deputy Commander, Executive Officer, CSM, S-1, S-1 NCOIC, Chaplain, S-2, S-2 NCOIC, R&S Officer, Intel Specialist x 2, S-3, OPS SGM, A/S-3, S-3 Planner, BDE Aviation Officer, ADA Officer, CBRN Officer, Fire Support Officer, S-4, S4 NCOIC, BDE Log Planner, BDE Surgeon, BDE Med Planner, S-5, S-6, S-6 Planner, IO Officer, BDE Engineer, BDE Eng NCOIC, MI Co CDR, Analysis and Control Element Chief, Analysis and Control Element NCOIC, ASAS Specialist, BDE PMO, BJA and Brigade Senior Paralegal NCO, SJA, SJA NCOIC, S-9, Public Affairs Officer (PAO), SPO, SPO NCOIC, MED OPS, and MED Plans.

1.2.12.6 Final Event Planning (FEP) [W-100]: Final Event Planning (FEP) [W100]. The FEP solidifies all concepts and finalizes draft source documents.

This event is a four day event hosted by the MCTP at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. This event uses working groups focused on defining how the exercise will be conducted and resourced. All timelines and events within the exercise are addressed with a training timeline prior to the STARTEX, the exercise battle rhythm, and the schedule for AARs. The MCTP reviews the milestones to ensure that the current planning progress has no impacts on STARTEX. This allows units to conduct planning for shaping operations and the effects fed into the STARTEX strengths of friendly and enemy units. The FEP concludes with a back-brief of the results of the planning event. The EXDIR and training audience commanders are invited to receive this out-brief (via distributed digital means as required) and any impacts to continued planning are brought to their attention for decision and/or action. Exercise Planning Team In-progress Reviews (EPT IPRs). EPT IPRs are conducted weekly throughout the ELC and are hosted/led by the MCTP, OPS GRP X exercise lead planner. These events begin approximately one week prior to publication of the Concept Development Brief.

These weekly synchronization meetings (schedule established in initial IEP calling message) are conducted via distributed digital means and include participates from MCTP, training units, and stakeholders at both exercise locations. Topics of discussion vary weekly and are focused on finalizing coordination and synchronization not accomplished during the main ELC events (IEP/MEP/FEP). These events occur at an established time on either Tuesdays or Thursdays.

1.2.12.7 Exercise Directors Brief (EBD) [W-74]: The EDB is a conditions check with the exercise director. This briefing is done over video teleconference with the EXDIR or in person when feasible MCTP commander and chiefs of OPS GRP. MCTP reviews the exercise scenario and highlights potential decisions the EXDIR will make during the exercise, the OPFOR concept of the operation, MSEL storylines, roles of the EXDIR director and the exercise battle rhythm. MCTP addresses any potential issues of outstanding resourcing or planning requirements that could impact the exercise for his decision or action.

1.2.12.8 Final Coordination Video Teleconference (FCVTC) [W-60]: The FCVTC is an action-officer level conditions check to review the exercise milestones status, coordinate the reception, staging, onward movement, and integration (RSO&I) for traveling units, confirm SCP and ESMED requirements have been fully sourced and resolve any final issues prior to the shipping of equipment and moving of personnel. This event is led by the chief controller and has participation from planners of all training units, response cells, the HICOM, and outside elements supporting MCTP. Any unresolved issues at the close of the FCVTC are brought to the attention of the EXDIR and all participants are alerted once resolved.

1.2.13 Exercise Execution

1.2.13.1 Concept: The MCTP WFX execution spans a 28 day period.

Execution begins with the arrival of the MCTP and traveling units advance parties to receive equipment shipment. The MCTP and training audiences set up the simulation, exercise, and tactical networks in parallel and end with integration and testing. Once networks are established, MCTP begins training subordinate response/work cells on the use of the simulation, while training units complete the operations process with troop leading procedures. Once the simulation and communications are operational and manned with trained personnel, the EXDIR approves the pre-determined (during ELC events) official time of STARTEX (normally W-Day at 0600 local time). During the ten day exercise there is a pause of the exercise for a formal mid-exercise AAR for each training unit. At the completion of the ten days of training, the MCTP facilitates a final AAR for each training unit. After the final AAR, all equipment is prepared for shipment.

1.2.13.2 Establishing the Exercise: The MCTP arrives to the exercise on W-15 with an advance party to receive and distribute equipment shipments and begin set-up of the exercise control group network and the simulation systems. The senior training unit at each exercise site establishes the mayor’s cell with minimal manning no later than W-15. Concurrently with the MCTP setup, training units (includes training audiences, work cells, and response cells) establish their tactical communications networks. The MOA will specify the earliest date and time when the networks become operational and reporting requirements for guard forces and support personnel. The MCTP continues to phase force flow into the exercise at key points to continue improving the exercise footprint and conduct final coordination. An initial party of OC/Ts arrives at W-9 to begin interaction with training units and observation of troop leading procedures. No later than W7, the National Simulation Center has functional simulation data feeds to the exercise and begin sending exercise feeds from the simulation to the tactical network. No later than W-5 the tactical and simulation networks are fully integrated in preparation for training of the support personnel in the exercise control group.

1.2.13.3 Exercise Control Group (ECG) Training: All exercise support personnel are required to arrive and complete RSOI on W-6, in order to be prepared for training beginning on the morning of W-5, around 0900 local time.

The MCTP provides a daily schedule of training events and required attendees to all exercise support personnel cell leaders. The three days of training consist of briefings on: the exercise purpose, operating environment, and duties, responsibilities, and procedures for response/work cell staffs. Concurrently simulation operators receive training on the systems they will operate during the exercise. Training audiences inform the MCTP through the Liaison Officer (LNO) to the ECG of any planned training involving response/work cells to synchronize schedules. At the conclusion of three days of staff and simulation operator training, there is an exercise wide communications exercise (COMEX) to validate Army Mission Command Systems (AMCS) operability and communications systems. Also on W-3, the final data for task organization, unit locations, and air tasking order will be finalized. W-2 is dedicated to input of data and orders collected on W-3 into the simulation, known as STARTEX data load.

These are locations of units when the exercise begins with mission and operational variables in effect. On W-1 the MCTP conducts a mini-exercise

(MINIEX) for the response/work cells and the ECG to validate the training conducted and ensure the simulation is properly stimulating AMCS equipment.

Each MCTP work station controller (an Army support contractor) executes key operations for the function of the cell and exercise control validates key coordination measures between cells. On W-1, the EXDIR receives a conditions check from MCTP and the training audience covering the status of simulation, training unit communications, system, and ECG training. At the conclusion of this conditions check, the EXDIR approves the exact time of STARTEX or the corrected conditions under which STARTEX can occur.

1.2.13.4 General ECG Structure: MCTP is the core of the ECG augmented by supporting operations groups.

(a). ECG Leadership: The EXDIR with advice from the senior mentors leads the ECG. The MCTP commander is the deputy EXDIR and exercises operational control (OPCON) over the ECG in support of the exercise. The Chief of OPS GRP (COG) X is the chief controller/chief of staff for the exercise. COGs aligned with training units are the primary advisors to the EXDIR regarding those units they are covering. The division chiefs of OPS GRP X provide their functional input and recommendations to the EXDIR. Sustainment Higher Command (SHICOM) Response Cell. For sustainment units, FORSCOM designates an existing theater or expeditionary sustainment command as a sustainment HICOM. This allows OPS GRP S to focus their efforts on training a maximum of two sustainment training audiences per WFX. Logistic Exercise and Simulation Directorate (LESD) supports the MCTP by providing sustainment (FA 90) Soldiers to support the designated SHICOM cell. The LESD team provides informal AARs to the SHICOM cell.

(b). Maneuver Higher Command (HICOM) Response Cell. The MCC is an economy of force response cell manned by Army support contractors and augmented by tasked unit Soliders that operates under the supervision of Exercise Control (EXCON) providing the stimulation required to achieve a realistic and holistic training operational environment during a WFX and MRX.

The MCC accomplishes its purpose through the replication of US Army units, Joint Forces, Host Nation Security Forces, and allied forces at all three levels of war replicating units from battalion through Corps and CJTF-level functional and multi-functional brigades performing mission tasks across the range of military operations. The MCC affords the exercise Chief Controller with a mechanism to stimulate the training audience across all warfighting functions and a means to inject inputs into the exercise that supports realization of the many varied training objectives of multi-echelon training audiences. The MCC most often performs functions to replicate adjacent and non-training audience units.

(c). HICOM Support Cells: HICOM support cells are manned and equipped to represent the echelons above the division enabling units that are in general support to the training units. These cells participate in the battle rhythm events and coordinate operations with key staff from the training unit. HICOM support cells are not manned for exercises with a corps training unit, with the exception of the intelligence cell. For most exercises there is a HICOM fires cell executing shaping fires in the training unit area of operations, a HICOM intelligence cell replicating sensors at the echelon above the senior training unit(s), a HICOM protection cell replicating the chemical, engineer, military police, air defense, EOD and security area units, and a special operations force (SOF) cell replicating all of the JSOTF units, civil affairs (CA), and military information support operations (MISO). See Appendix C for baseline HICOM support cell manning.

(d). Maneuver Control Cell (MCC): The MCC is an economy of force response cell manned by Army support contractors and augmented by tasked unit Soliders that operates under the supervision of Exercise Control (EXCON) providing the stimulation required to achieve a realistic and holistic training operational environment during a WFX and MRX. The MCC accomplishes its purpose through the replication of US Army units, Joint Forces, Host Nation Security Forces, and allied forces at all three levels of war replicating units from battalion through Corps and CJTF-level functional and multi-functional brigades performing mission tasks across the range of military operations. The MCC affords the exercise Chief Controller with a mechanism to stimulate the training audience across all warfighting functions and a means to inject inputs into the exercise that supports realization of the many varied training objectives of multiechelon training audiences. The MCC most often performs functions to replicate adjacent and non-training audience units. The MCC operates as a competitive and non-competitive (scripted), scalable group of response cells replicating military forces in the Warfighter Simulation (WARSIM) and providing orders, plans, running staff estimates, role-player commanders, and other inputs to the four elements of the Army Operations Process as required by the exercise design and/or as directed by the exercise Chief Controller. The MCC is also an economy of force group of response cells reducing the exercise footprint through Soldier augmentation and select Army Mission Command Systems (AMCS) eliminating the need for the tasking of additional US Army forces to replicate units during a WFX or and MRX. AMCS are the means to provide the digital feeds, inputs, outputs, running staff estimates, and mission planning products to the training audience commanders, staffs, battle rhythm events, and tactical information networks. Based on the guidance from the OG-X COG, the EXCON chief, and the scenario, the MCC recommends the number of role-players to serve as replicated unit commanders, the number and MOS of Soldier augmentation required, and the type of select AMCSs required in order to correctly replicate assigned units and functions for each WFX and MRX.

Manning and equipping requirements will vary from exercise to exercise since each is a tailored event designed to meet the specific training objectives of each WFX and MRX. The MCC provides this information to the exercise planning team’s at all three exercise planning events of the event lifecycle.

(e). Movement Control Battalion (MCB) Cell. The MCB cell supports the movement control requirements of all training units. When the exercise contains a sustainment command, the movement control battalion serves as a subordinate response cell.

(f). Response Cells. Response cells are similar to work cells however, they replicate division and corps subordinate formations that cross talk and plan with training audience units. The subordinate unit command post communicates directly with the training audience unit in order to stimulate and interact with the training audience unit’s staff. Response cells are manned at a level, which allows effective staff analysis and product production based on that analysis. In addition, response cells input orders into the simulation and report to their respective higher headquarters. Generally, one response cell represents one subordinate unit.

(g). Work Cells. Work cells are typically battalion (-) staff sections that represent and control the subordinate commands of the training audience unit. Work cells contain a commander and staff that communicate directly with the training unit in order to stimulate and interact with the training unit commander and staff. The cell OIC and staff oversees the simulation system operators who fight the units in the simulation. Work cells perform all basic functions as required by the training audience unit, to include routine reporting and will typically replicate several subordinate units.

1.2.13.5 Exercise Battle Rhythm: The simulation begins at STARTEX and runs continuously, with a free-thinking OPFOR, until a pause of the exercise occurs on W+4. A two day period is designated for conducting a formal mid-exercise AAR for each training audience unit and allows for conducting retraining. The exercise resumes for the final four days of decisive action training. The EXDIR in consultation with the training audience unit commanders declares the end of the exercise (ENDEX) and change of mission (COM). During the daily execution of the exercise the following events occur:

(a). HICOM Battle Update Assessment (BUA). HICOM Battle Rhythm. The HICOM cell(s) host various battle rhythm events to help stimulate training audience training objectives. At a minimum, the HICOM will host a daily Commanders Update Brief (CUB) and require subordinate training audiences to report current situation. Additional battle rhythm events are conducted in accordance with the HICOM Battle Rhythm Synchronization agreed upon during the ELC planning.

(b). OCT Azimuth Check. OC/T Azimuth Check. Each OPS GRPs conduct an azimuth check to inform the senior mentor and chiefs of OPS GRPs on the daily…