XCTC Industry Day Camp Shelby MS 15APR24.pdf

XCTC 24-06

53rd IBCT

Camp Shelby, Mississippi Saturday, 13 July 2024

ARNG XCTC Industry Day eXportable Combat Training Capability (XCTC) is to support and enable ARNG Brigade Combat Teams (BCT) to culminate home station training strategy in an integrated force-on-force training event as they prepare for future readiness-building events or operational deployment. The rotation is a 21-day multi-echelon exercise with a BCT, to include sourced enablers, focused on achieving Brigade Training Level 3 (T3) proficiency with practiced Command Posts and Staffs. Rotations are typically conducted regionally in an instrumented Decisive Action Training Environment (DATE) to replicate Large Scale Combat Operations (LSCO).

XCTC Facilitates Training at Echelon Platoon:

• Platoon TLPs

• Reps/Sets Platoon STX

• Integrated CBRN

• SITREPS/INTREPS to higher for all training events

• OPFOR integration

• Platoon live fire

*Executed during rotation, not part of XCTC evaluation

Company:

• Company TLPs

• Integration of indirect fires

• Rt. Clearance / LOGPACs

• Company METL

• TUAS integration

• React to Hybrid threats

• OPFOR Integration/LSCO

• Integration of CBRN

• Enabler integration

Battalion:

• Battalion MDMP

• Mission Command System integration with

Brigade

• Displace Command Post (CP)

• Combined Arms Rehearsals

• INTEL integration

• FIRES integration

• Air Assault Planning

• Battalion METL

Brigade:

• Mission Command System integration thru echelon

• Brigade MDMP through FTX

• Full warfighting function integration

• Displace CP / Displace BSA

• BEB integration at echelon

• RSOI

• Brigade METL

XCTC Program Overview

Training Unit &

Supporting State

ARNG

First Army

Exercise Support Contract

XCTC

• Senior Mentor

• Cdr’s Training Objectiv es

• Exercise design & lane dev elopment

• Horse blanket

• Co-design mission resource books

• OC/Ts

• Exercise Support Cell LNOs

• Execute Mission resource books

• Prov ide Lane, Unit (Embedded), and TAC OC/Ts

• Ov ersight of FORSCOM assets (OPFOR)

• POM (funding)

• Contracts

• Accountability

- Equipment

- Funds

• OC/Ts (Ops Group Wolf; TACON to CATB Cdr)

• Ensures execution meets CDRs intent

• Maintain and sync horse blanket

• Resources Mission/Rotation Administration

• Co-design Mission resource books

• Sub-contracts

- Life support, BFI, BFE

- OPFOR support

• Technology/Instrumenta tion

- Transportation

- Maintenance

• Produce and deliv er the rotational operations orders with annexes, graphics, RTW compatible with Army MCS

- WARNORD 60 days prior to MPC

- OPORD issues at FPC

- FRAGORDs issued to facilitate training

• Prov ide Doctrinal Training Team Leads to HICON to integrate OPORD within Liv e, Virtual, Constructiv e

Rotation Support Team – Roles & Relationships

XCTC Rotation Planning Cycle

XCTC Schedule TY26-30

RTU 37 IBCT (OH) 2/28 IBCT

(PA)

27 IBCT

(NY)

45 IBCT

(OK)

56 SBCT (PA) 79 IBCT

(CA)

2/34 IBCT

(IA)

32 IBCT

(WI)

86 IBCT

(VT)

53 IBCT

(FL)

Patch

Training Event XCTC 26-01 XCTC 26-02 XCTC 27-01 XCTC 27-02 XCTC 28-01 XCTC 28-02 XCTC 29-01 XCTC 29-02 XCTC 30-01 XCTC 30-02

Location CGMI CGMI FDNY FCAR FBVA CRCA CRMN FMWI FDNY CBFL

Training Dates ("Box Dates")

TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD

TY26 TY27 TY28 TY29 TY30

Platoon Through Brigade Collective Training, ADVON, Main Body Arrival

Live Fire

XCTC Academy, Lane Validation

Senior Leader Event (DV, Industry Day, Final AAR, Industry Day)

Troop Leading Procedures

CATB Main Body Arrival

RSOI, RRSOI

Calendar Legend

July/Aug 2024

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

7 8 9 10 11 12 13 (D Day)

177th CATB OGW MB XCTC & OC/T Academy

Lane Val Rehearsal

53rd IBCT TORCH/ADVONs 53rd IBCT MB

Industry Day

14 (D+1) 15 (D+2) 16 (D+3) 17 (D+4) 18 (D+5) 19 (D+6) 20 (D+7)

XCTC & OC/T Academy 1-153 CAV PLT LFX/Mounted Gunnery

Lane Validation 1-124 IN STX PLT (CTM, ATK) TLP 1-124 IN STX CO (MTC, ATK)

RSOI 2-124 IN STX PLT (CTM, ATK) 2-124 IN PLT LFX

1-167 IN PLT LFX TLP

2-116 FA Tables VI-XI 2-116 FA Table XII LFX

21 (D+8) 22 (D+9) 23 (D+10) 24 D (+11) 25 (D+12) 26 (D+13) 27 (D+14)

DV

1-153 CAV PLT LFX/Mounted Gunnery TLP 1-153 CAV STX PLT (Area, Zone, Screen) CAR BCT FTX

1-124 IN STX CO (MTC, ATK) TLP 1-124 IN PLT LFX BCT FTX

2-124 IN PLT LFX TLP 2-124 IN STX CO (MTC, ATK) BCT FTX

1-167 IN STX PLT (CTM, ATK) 1-167 IN STX CO (MTC, ATK) CAR BCT FTX

2-116 FA Tables VI-XI CAR BCT FTX

28 (D+15) 29 (D+16) 30 (D+17) 31 (D+18) 1 (D+19) 2 (D+20) 3

1-153 CAV BCT FTX RRSOI 53rd IBCT & BN AARs RRSOI

1-124 IN BCT FTX RRSOI

2-124 IN BCT FTX RRSOI

1-167 IN BCT FTX RRSOI

2-116 FA BCT FTX RRSOI

XCTC 24-06 Executive Horseblanket

BDE FTX TLP RRSOIRSOI PLT/CO STX CO STX

26JUL12JUL 15JUL 16JUL13JUL 14JUL 17JUL 18JUL 21JUL 22JUL19JUL 20JUL 23JUL 24JUL 25JUL 27JUL 28JUL29JUL 30JUL 31JUL 01AUG 02AUG

Mission: 53rd IBCT participates in XCTC rotation 24-06 from 13 July-02 August 2024 at Camp Shelby, MS IOT provide advanced and realistic training scenarios for platoon level validations (LFX) and company level familiarization (STX) IAW ULC training goals.

Intent: The purpose of this operation is to achieve the required proficiency that validates 53rd IBCT in Year 2 of Training Phase by utilizing the resources and support of the eXportable Combat Training Capability (XCTC). The focus is Decisive Action Training Environment (DATE) scenarios operating against a near-peer OPFOR. Battalion Commanders are directly responsible for validating their platoons and can utilize the 177th CATB for support. Emphasis is placed on sustainment operations in a contested environment.

Key Tasks:

1) Conduct Platoon and Company STX lanes (w/enabler integration).

2) Conduct Firing PLT Artillery Table XII.

3) Conduct Staff Training with a focus on MDMP with HHQs orders at both Brigade (Division order) and Battalion (Brigade order) levels, with planning culminating with a combined arms rehearsal.

4) Exercise command post operations across all echelons of the Brigade utilizing digital and analog systems.

5) Conduct Sustainment operations in a contested environment.

6) Enable Mobility, Counter-mobility, and Survivability operations during offense, defense, and stability operations.

7) Enable Mission Command through utilization of C/753 BEB, under the guidance of BDE S6.

8) Integrate Collection Assets with Maneuver Units (HUMINT, SIGNINT) and provide UAS operations under guidance of BDE S2.

End State: IBCT platoons validated IAW Year 2 of Training Phase, Companies exercised through realistic scenarios, and BNs and BDE Staff Mission Command tested and prepared to build readiness toward NTC 25-09.

TVL TVL

53rd IBCT STX Concept

PLT LFX

BDE FTX T

L P

RRSOIRSOI PLT/CO STX CO STXTVL TVL

26JUL12JUL 15JUL 16JUL13JUL 14JUL 17JUL 18JUL 21JUL 22JUL19JUL 20JUL 23JUL 24JUL 25JUL 27JUL 28JUL29JUL 30JUL 31JUL 01AUG 02AUG

COMMANDERS TRAINING OBJECTIVES

1. Conduct Mvt to Contact, Conduct an Attack, Conduct an Area Defense, Conduct an Air Assault and Conduct Expeditionary Deployment Operations with enabler integration.

2. Conduct Platoon Qualification for FA and transition to Battery Training, Integrated FIRES with Infantry Platoons.

3. Conduct Staff Training with focus on MDMP with HHQs orders at both the Brigade (Division Order) and Battalion (Brigade Orders) culminating with a

CAR.

4. Exercise Command post operations across all echelons of the Brigade using digital and analog systems.

5. Conduct Sustainment support operations in a contested environment.

6. Enable Mobility, Counter-mobility, and Survivability operations during offense, defense, and stability operations.

7. Enable Mission Command thru C/753BEB, under the guidance of BDE S6.

8. Integrate Collection Assets with Maneuver units (HUMINT, SIGINT) and provide UAS operations under guidance of BDE S2.

ENDSTATE: TF Gator is postured to execute NTC 24-09.

53rd IBCT FTX Concept

Time Event Location Presenter

0800 – 0830 Sign-in

Building 4500

ACC-O & ARNG

0830 – 0900 Program and Industry Day Overview ACC-O & ARNG

0900 – 0930 ESG Tour XCTC Rep

0930 – 1000 Beach Tour CSMS XCTC Rep

1000 – 1030 Motor Pool 9 Tour CSMS XCTC Rep

1030 – UTC One-on-One Discussions Building 4500 ACC-O & ARNG

Industry day Agenda

FSC

MOTORPOOL #9

LOG OP, RSOI,

FUEL POINT

COL 1

ESC

FORWARD

BLDG# 4500

ESG, OC/TS, I&C, BFEs, MOULAGE

Camp Shelby, Mississippi

Industry Day Objectives Areas to view

Exercise Support Group (ESG) Range Operations (Range OPS)

Desired Outcome Exercise Support Group (ESG) – Understanding the importance of the ESC. Serves as a Command & Control (C2) center. Place where all exercise operation coordination efforts occur.

Hub of real-time information, Common Operational Picture (COP) display, and administrative communications center.

Range Operations (Range OPS) – Behind the scene personnel and equipment sourcing the entire rotation requirements from life support requirements, to battery Service Center (BSC) trailers, to pioneer equipment used for ground-breaking activities at the training site.

ALL INFORMATION PRESENTED TODAY IS DRAFT AND SUBJECT TO REVISION,

INCLUDING ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS

• Objectives.

• Provide industry with current information on the training strategy for the XCTC program

• Solicit comments on current draft documents, Notice ID, W900KKSSNARNGXCTC posted to https://sam.gov/content/home

• Acquisition Milestones.

• Draft RFP – Late 1st Qtr. FY 25 (T)

• Issue RFP – Mid 2nd Qtr. FY 25 (T)

• Contract Award – Early 2nd Qtr. FY 26 (T)

Opening Remarks Administrative Notes https://sam.gov/content/home

• Question and Answer (Q&A) period.

• A Q&A session will be held at the conclusion of the training site visit

• Q&A will be posted to https://sam.gov/content/home

Sign-in Questions and Answers

• One-On-One Sessions: Per ACC-O schedule

• Camp Shelby, MS:

− Building #4500 − Room: VIP − Time limit of 30 minutes per company

Opening Remarks Administrative Notes https://sam.gov/content/home

• Program Management.

• Key Contractor Personnel

• Program Management - Staff Support

• Surge Capability

• Stakeholder Integration

• Planning.

• Exercise Design / Training Scenario Development

• Force multipliers / Capabilities / Training Resources

• LFX / Platoon and Company STX / Company FTX / Battalion, Brigade, and Division Staff (-) Integration

• Rotation.

• Exercise Control

• Geospatial infrastructure and military situation awareness

• Property Management

• Property Management Plan

• Maintenance and Sustainment Services

• Management Information Systems

• Government cloud-based system

• Operational Data Store

• Transition.

• Duties & responsibilities

• Outstanding projects

• Upcoming deadlines

• Key contacts

• List of resources

As of 08 April 2024

XCTC PWS UPDATES

South Gate Visitors Center

• Monday-Friday (0630-1800)

• Saturday (0800-1600)

• For more information call (601) 558-2065

• Note: Visitors without Military ID or CAC cards must use the South Gate

• Bring driver's license and be prepared to provide valid ID. Please inform the gate guard you are here to attend the XCTC Industry Day event.

• All visitors with Military ID or CAC cards can access the North gate and proceed directly to Building 4500. Please inform the gate guard you here to attend the industry day event.

• All Industry day visitors will walk from Building 4500 to observe the beach site.

• The intent is for all industry day visitors to drive from building 4500 to the Log Operations point, Motor Pool 9 (trailers, motor pool, fuel point, and RSOI point) as the final location to observe.

• There are no projected stops for breakfast nor lunch. Water point and latrines will be available at Building 4500.

• Upon completion of the visit at the Log Operations / Motor Pool 9, all industry day visitors are free to depart Camp Shelby. All industry day representatives who pre-coordinated with ACC-O for a one-on-one visit will return to Building 4500 for their scheduled meeting.

Points of Contact Coordinating Instructions

• Ms. Leatrice J. Frederick – Contract Specialist

• leatrice.j.civ@army.mil

• (407) 384-5318

• Ms. Indira R. Phillips – Contracting Officer

• indira.r.phillips.civ@army.mil

• (407) 208-5036

• MAJ Flanders – ARNG XCTC Program Manager

• aaron.j.flanders.mil@army.mil

• (703) 607-0804, MS Teams # (520) 671-6839

• CPT Llantoy – ARNG XCTC COR

• cindy.m.llantoymosquera.mil@army.mil

• (703) 607-2349, MS Teams # (520) 671-7616

• Mr. Saul Godinez – ARNG XCTC Assistant to Program Manager

• saul.godinez.ctr@army.mil

• (703) 607-0804, MS Teams # (520) 672-0336

Points of Contact Points of Contact mailto:leatrice.j.civ@mail.mil mailto:indira.r.phillips.civ@army.mil mailto:aaron.j.flanders.mil@army.mil mailto:aaron.j.flanders.mil@army.mil mailto:aaron.j.flanders.mil@army.mil

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