XCTC Industry Day Fort Cavazos TX 15APR24.pdf

ARNG XCTC Industry Day

XCTC 24-05

278th ACR

Fort Cavazos, Texas Friday, 31 May 2024 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

XCTC Rotation Planning Cycle

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

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

XCTC Schedule TY26-30

Platoon Through Brigade Collective Training, ADVON, Main Body Arrival

Live Fire

XCTC Academy, Lane Validation

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

Troop Leading Procedures

CATB Main Body Arrival

RSOI, RRSOI

Calendar Legend

May/June 2024

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

27 28 29 30 31 1 (D Day) 2 (D+1)

188th CATB MB XCTC & OC/T Academy

Industry Day RSOI

278th ACR TORCH/ADVONs OSS TF2 MB

OSS TF1 MB OSS TF1 Gunnery (Platform Crew Qual / SQD LFX)

3 (D+2) 4 (D+3) 5 (D+4) 6 (D+5) 7 (D+6) 8 (D+7) 9 (D+8)

XCTC and OC/T Academy

Lane Validation OSS TF 2 PLT (MTC) OSS TF 2 PLT (DEF) OSS TF 2 PLT (ATK)

RSOI TLP OSS TF1 PLT (MTC) OSS TF 1 PLT (DEF)

10 (D+9) 11 (D+10) 12 (D+11) 13 (D+12) 14 (D+13) 15 (D+14) 16 (D+15)

CAR DV Day

OSS TF2 PLT (ATK) TLP OSS TF 2 TRP (DEF) OSS TF 2 TRP (ATK) OSS TF2 FTX TF DEF

OSS TF 1 PLT (DEF) OSS TF 1 PLT (ATK) TLP OSS TF 1 TRP (DEF) OSS TF1 FTX TF DEF

17 (D+16) 18 (D+17) 19 (D+18) 20 (D+19) 21 (D+20) 22 23

OSS TF2 FTX TF DEF OSS TF2 AAR RRSOI

OSS TF1 FTX TF DEF OSS TF1 AAR 278th ACR Final AAR

XCTC 24-05 Executive Horseblanket

TRP FTXRSOI STX / Shaping TF ATK FTX TF DEF FTX Reverse RSOI

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O B J

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MTC

ATTACK

DEFENSE

MISSION: 278th ACR executes XCTC 24-05 01 – 21 June2024 at FCTX IOT improve readiness by validating OSS TF 1 pre-mobilization tasks and increasing overall platoon maneuver proficiency.

KEY TASKS:

Complete platoon-level collective training validation of OSS TF 1.

1. Manning and stabilization of OSS TF 1.

2. Complete platform crew qualification (Table VI) for OSS TF1.

3. Integrate all available combat enabling elements into XCTC lanes.

4. Complete a staff validation event for JMTG-E.

5. Integrate all available combat enabling elements into XCTC platoon lanes.

ENDSTATE:

At the conclusion of Training Year 3 of ReARMM, the Regiment has increased training readiness by improving platoon maneuver proficiency on specified high-payoff battle tasks, validated OSS TF 1, completed premobilization tasks for OSS TF 1, and set conditions to complete the TY25 collective training requirements for OSS TF 2 and Joint Multi-National Training Group – Europe (JMTG-E).

CONCEPT: This operations consists of four phases: planning, deployment, training, and redeployment. The decisive point of this operation is 1st Army validation of the OSS TF1 platoon maneuver proficiency. OSS TF1 deploys to Ft. Cavazos, TX (FCTX) on 28 May 2024 to complete platform crew qualification (Table VI) and Infantry Squad Rifle Table VI. The Regiment deploys to FCTX 01 June 2024 and executes XCTC through 21 June 2024. The Regiment will utilize training areas 40-60, west of the FCTX impact area. The Regiment task organizes into OSS TF1 & TF2, while providing internal opposing forces (OPFOR) to improve platoon level maneuver proficiency. The Regiment will transition to a SQDN maneuver exercise 14-16 June using the OSS OE. The Regiment returns to HS 21-23 June 2024.

1 Jun 2 Jun 3 Jun 4 Jun 5 Jun 6 Jun 7 Jun 8 Jun 9 Jun 10 Jun 11 Jun 12 Jun 13 Jun 14 Jun 15 Jun 16 Jun 17 Jun 18 Jun 21 Jun20 Jun19 Jun

2787 278th ACR STX Concept

LIMERIA

ATROPIA

GORGAS

SEMI-AUTONOMOUS

REGION

(JANGA)

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

S

S

TRP FTXRSOI STX / Shaping TF ATK FTX TF DEF FTX Reverse RSOI

1 Jun 2 Jun 3 Jun 4 Jun 5 Jun 6 Jun 7 Jun 8 Jun 9 Jun 10 Jun 11 Jun 12 Jun 13 Jun 14 Jun 15 Jun 16 Jun 17 Jun 18 Jun 21 Jun20 Jun19 Jun

MISSION: 278th ACR executes a 48- hour Taskforce Level Field Training Exercise (FTX) and a 48-hour Brigade level FTX during rotation 24-05 at Fort Cavazos, TX (FCTX) to achieve proficiency in Taskforce and Brigade level command and control utilizing mission command systems and battalion maneuver in a continuous Decisive Action Training Environment (DATE).

KEY TASKS:

1. Conduct a TF Offensive operation and one Brigade level defensive operation with two taskforces abreast.

2. Synchronize BDE/BN sustainment operations throughout training at echelon.

3. Exercise Mission Command (Upper and Lower TI) at echelon in a DATE environment.

4. Integrate all available combat enabling elements into FTX

5. Simultaneously C2 maneuver of two Taskforce elements

ENDSTATE:

278th ACR integrates all WfF across the OE achieving validation of required METs for Operations Spartan Shield Taskforce One and BDE staff METs required by Multi- National Training Group-Europe.

CONCEPT: Driving both STX and FTX training is an HST-developed division-level operations order built around a modified DATE-Caucasus scenario bent to replicate OSS mission key aspects. HST, acting as 36 ID, issued OPORD LONESTAR RESOLVE to 278th ACR on 21 OCT 23. This OPORD covers all operational phases through the FTXs, requiring continuous operations from RSOI to STX through FTX to RRSOI (no ‘Reset the Box’ day). 278th ACR will issue its comprehensive OPORD to subordinates in JAN 24. To address RSOI and other specific OSS-related training objectives, HICOM will issue FRAGORDs (missions TBD) as needed before and during XCTC execution to drive 278th ACR RDMP. ACR and TF-level Combined Arms, Fires, and Sustainment rehearsals will be conducted in support of troop and squadron FTXs.

DIV WARNORD 1: AUG 23

DIV WARNORD 2: SEP 23

DIV OPORD: 21-22 OCT 23

REGT MDMP: OCT 23–JAN 24

REGT OPORD: 21 JAN 24

SQDN MDMP JAN–MAR 24

SQDN OPORD 3 MAR 24

SQDN REHRSLS 15-17 MAR 24

DIV DEF FRAGORD 10 JUN 24

ORDERS ISSUE TIMELINE

TF 2

TF 1

• TF2 Attacks south IOT establish Area Defense West along Cowhouse Creek.

• H+48 TF 1 Follows and Assumes IOT establish Area Defense East along Cowhouse Creek

• 278th ACR Defends along Cowhouse Creek IOT prevent

OPFOR

penetration north of creek

2787 278th ACR FTX Concept

Time Event Location Presenter 0800 – 0830 Sign-in

Building 489

ACC-O & ARNG

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

0900 – 0930 ESG Tour XCTC Rep

0930 – 1000 Log Site Tour MP19B XCTC Rep

1000 – 1200 Beach Tour SFCTX XCTC Rep

1200 – 1230 Bus movement to NFCTX Building 489 XCTC Rep

1230 – UTC One-on-One Discussions Building 316 ACC-O & ARNG

Industry day Agenda

XCTC 24-05 (278th ACR) Fort Cavazos, Texas

Fort Cavazos, Texas

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 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

• North Fort Cavazos Texas:

− Building #316 − Room: TBD − 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

Fort Cavazos Welcome Center

• Monday-Friday (0500-2100)

• Saturday (0800-1600)

• For more information call (254) 287-9909

• Bring driver's license and be prepared to provide valid ID

• Visitors may apply online for a pass from their computer or mobile device at https://pass.aie.army.mil/steps/branch_selection. Visitors will receive a background check, and after entering their information, including a valid driver’s license or state identification card, they will be notified via text if their pass is approved or denied. If approved, they can proceed to a gate, scan the identification used for access or use the kiosks at the Visitor Welcome Center for issuance of their pass.

• All Industry Day visitors will walk from the AAFES (PX) to the ESG to observe then bused to the Logistics site, the beach and back to the AAFES (PX) parking lot.

• There are no projected stops for breakfast nor lunch. Water point and latrines will be available at the ESG and Beach.

• Upon completion of the visit at the XCTC Beach site and return to North Fort Cavazos, all industry day visitors are free to depart the installation. All industry day representatives who pre-coordinated with ACC-O for a one-on-one visit will return to building 316 (AAR Facility) for their scheduled meeting.

Points of Contact Coordinating Instructions https://pass.aie.army.mil/steps/branch_selection

• 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, Cell 561-727-7178

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

• saul.godinez.ctr@army.mil

• (703) 607-0804, MS Teams # (520) 672-0336, Cell 757-609-1744

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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