1. Joint IO Task Analysis Advancing IO Force Development The overall classification of this brief is Unclassified
Ms. Jocelyn Bundrum
JS J7 JCW

2. Purpose
Provide a summary of the IO task analysis effort in support of Information Operations Force Development
Background
Task Overview
Results / Findings
Proposed Way Ahead
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Background
31 Aug 2010 – Joint IO Force Optimization Study (JIOFOS) documented that IO professionals operating in joint commands are inadequately trained and educated
25 January 2011 – SecDef memorandum directed CJCS to evaluate joint IO training & education to ensure CCMD requirements are met
March Joint Training Integration Group for IO (JTIG-IO):
5 March Documented IO community top five training priorities for FY 12 – Joint IO Planning ranked #1
30 March Identified collective/individual tasks have not been defined for joint IO
September OSD(P) sponsored analysis to support documenting individual and collective tasks
“In their communication with me, Combatant Commanders continue to stress the lack of adequately-trained IO personnel.” SecDef, 25 Jan 2011
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4. Initiate IO Task Analysis Validation of Tasks via JSAP
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OVERVIEW
Task/Purpose/Objective: Document joint IO collective and individual tasks and supporting knowledge, skills and attitudes (KSAs) in order to establish joint IO task standards to be used for standardization and alignment of Joint IO workforce training and education requirements
Methodology:
Discovery
OPLANS / CONPLANS / Org Charts / Policy / UJTL / JMETL / Doctrine / DRRS / JLLS / JTS
Documentation/Analysis
Surveys, Interviews and / or observations
Validation of captured tasks
Tasks reviewed by 9 CCMD and JIOWC
Population Dynamics:
49 Survey Respondents – 63% Mil, 19% Civ, 18% Contr
64 Verbal Job Interviews
9 Work Observations during CCMD Exercises
IOWG, JCMB, JTWG, CIWG, CUA, OPT, JPG, etc.
Sep 11
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan 12
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Initiate IO Task Analysis
JIOWC
CENTCOM
AFRICOM
ISAF
Final report
Discovery Phase
EUCOM
AFGHANISTAN RETURNEE
SOUTHCOM
PACOM
Validation of Tasks via JSAP
SOCOM
JTF HOA 4
OSD(P) funded, Joint Staff J7 & J39/JIOWC managed, Scientific Research Corporation contracted
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5. Results Results: Initial Joint IO Standards Recommendation:
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Results
Results: Initial Joint IO Standards
Documented 73 IO Task statements with Performance Measures (metric criteria)
25 Collective Tasks subordinate to UJTs - ST (Coordinate Theater IO) , ST 5.5.4, (Plan Trans-regional or Cross-core IO Capabilities) and ST (Provide OPLANS)
48 Individual Tasks
Validated tasks – All CCMDs reviewed the data and concurred these were the tasks they performed
189 comments - only 14 adjudicated without work beyond scope of this study
Aligned KSA’s to task based on current references/ guidance
Recommendation:
Align Service and joint IO training and education to CCMD requirements through:
Continued refinement of Tasks / Standards
Increased fidelity of measurement criteria
Evaluate individual joint IO training
Assess organizational joint IO readiness (e.g. JTIMS, DRRS)
Provide quantitative standards for Joint Course Certification
Analysis of training gaps
Improved policy
Development of a Work Force optimization strategy
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6. Results Results: Joint IO Roles Recommendation:
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Results
Results: Joint IO Roles
Documented 27 specific IO roles w/associated competencies
Competencies mapped to roles, establishing the relationship between the roles performing the tasks and competencies necessary for performance
Observed five IO related functions (Planning, Targeting, Operations, Training, Watch Officer)
Recommendation:
Establish defined joint IO work roles (i.e., IO Chief, IO Planner, IO assessor, IO targeteer, IO trainer, IO program manager (e.g. Voice) by mapping documented roles to observed functions
Aid in the identification of shortfalls in capability function, manpower, personnel, and training
Refine billet/position descriptions and/or joint individual qualification task list*
Adjust policy
Influence a work force optimization strategy
*CJCSM C JOINT TRAINING MANUAL FOR THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES, 15 Jan 2011
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Key Finding
Finding: Disunion between current manpower, personnel and training policy* and practice based on respondent population**
MILDEC Only 21%
JIOPC Only 4 %
OPSEC Only 2%
No Formal Training 67%
67% of respondents listed no formal training
63% of the current workforce falls under manpower, personnel, and training (MP&T) policy
65% of interviewees were occupationally appropriate by MP&T policy
No respondents met all requirements of the Joint IO Force for MP&T policy
<41% of the interviewees were assigned to eJMAPS billets requiring joint IO education and training
10% of respondents were JIOPC trained
No respondents were IO GLE graduates
JIOPC & MILDEC 6%
* DODD , CJCSM
**Statistics here represent a sample size of forty-nine respondents
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8. Advancing IO Force Development
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Advancing IO Force Development
Way Ahead Recommendations:
Continue refinement of Tasks / Standards
Adjudicate CCMD comments outside the scope of the study ( refine the “As Is”)
Further analyses (identify the “To Be”)
Increase fidelity of measurement criteria
Evaluate/assess effectiveness of updated training / readiness / certification
Analysis of training gaps
Course content mapping
Implement Force Development training/education changes
Improve policy
Incorporate, as appropriate, into Doctrine & Policy (Training / Education / Force Management)
Development of a Work Force optimization strategy
Recommend overall training concept/COAs IOT enhance Joint IO work force development & professionalization
Inform the IOFD Summit and support IOFD way ahead decisions/actions 8
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9. Proposed Timeline Optimize Work Force Development NOTES
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Proposed Timeline
Refine
Task List
15 Feb 13
Training Gaps Analysis
Improved Measurement Criteria
JFCOM/JS J7
IO Training
Studies
KSA
Final
Brief
Update Training Requirements/ Standards*
Recommend Overall Training Concept
Improved Doctrine and Policy
JIOFOS
SecDef
MEMO
KSA Study
Conclusion
IOFD
Summit
Apr 13
Implement
Approved Concept
Evaluate/Assess Updated Training
Optimize Work Force Development
NOTES
* - AO Level Product from IOFD Summit Apr 2013 9
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10. Discussion

11. Backup

12. Develop Commander’s Estimate
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Develop Commander’s Estimate
Task Category
Behavior
Knowledge; Performer must know how to
Skill; Performer must be able to perform following activities
Attitude; Performer must be able to demonstrate a behavior, express an opinion or make a decision
Collective
Develop Commander’s Estimate Who: Joint IO planners What: Deliberate or crisis action planning Where: CCMD's J39 branch and OPTs
Ref: JOPES Manual Vol II, Enc C, pg C-33; Joint Fires and Targeting Handbook, Ch I, pg I-18, par 1; Joint IO Planning Handbook, Ch I, Sec Understand the commander's plans to accomplish the mission, including the forces involved; the time phasing of operations; the general nature and purpose of operations to be conducted; and the interrelated or cross-service support, coordination, and cooperation necessary for successful execution Estimate effort and resources required to accomplish the mission Analyze the COAs to accomplish an assigned mission
Ref: Joint IO Planning Handbook, Ch I, Sec Provide the supported commander with COAs to meet planning guidance
Ref: JOPES Manual Vol II, Enc C, pg C-33 Coordinate for successful execution of the mission
Criticality
Difficulty
Frequency
Delay Tolerance
Performance Measures
Skill Levels Performing Task (time to proficiency)
Proficiency Code
Time
Accuracy
Critical - Catastrophic
6- 24 months with the aid of a senior mentor
As Required / Monthly
Immediate
1 day CAP month Deliberate
Performed correctly 75% -90% of the time
months Commander's approval
Commander's approval
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13. Develop Rules of Engagement (ROE) Supplement
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Develop Rules of Engagement (ROE) Supplement
Task Category
Behavior
Knowledge; Performer must know how to
Skill; Performer must be able to perform following activities
Attitude; Performer must be able to demonstrate a behavior, express an opinion or make a decision
Collective
Ref: Joint Nonlethal directorate reference; Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) agreements; Legal agreements for specific countries; Electronic Fact Sheets Database Develop Rules of Engagement (ROE) Supplement Who: Joint IO planners What: Deliberate or crisis action planning Where: CCMD's J39 When: While participant in an OPT
Ref: JP 1-04, Ch II, Sec 4, pg II Check COA for compliance with law and policy established in ROE Appraise supplemental ROE measures
Ref: JP 1-04, Ch II, Sec 4, pg II Reconcile COA outside of ROE, with appropriate request for authorizations, exceptions, or waivers
Ref: JP 1-04, Ch II, Sec 4, pg II Recognize COA operating outside of ROE guidelines
Criticality
Difficulty
Frequency
Delay Tolerance
Performance Measures
Skill Levels Performing Task (time to proficiency)
Proficiency Code
Time
Accuracy
Critical
2 - 3 Weeks
As Required
1 - 2 days, depending on the OPT schedule
2 - 3 weeks
Performed correctly 90% of the time
1 week
Approved ROE that adequately addresses the system
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14. Develop Targets in support of IO Concept of Support
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Develop Targets in support of IO Concept of Support
Task Category
Behavior
Knowledge; Performer must know how to
Skill; Performer must be able to perform following activities
Attitude; Performer must be able to demonstrate a behavior, express an opinion or make a decision
Individual
Ref: JP 3-60 Develop Targets in support of IO Concept of Support Who: Joint IO planner or Joint IO capability specialist What: Deliberate or crisis action planning Where: CCMD's J39 targeting and nonlethal fires integration branch
Ref: Joint Fires and Targeting Handbook, 2007, pg III-28, Ch 3 sec 7 Understand Phase One of the Targeting Cycle Understand end state, intent, objectives, desired effects and required tasks Derive initial/potential IO targets, based on intelligence, COG analysis and mission analysis
Ref: Joint Fires and Targeting Handbook, 2007, pg III-35 Use Modernized Integrated Database (MIDB) to access target information Select specific audiences, nodes, or links for targeting
Ref: Joint Fires and Targeting Handbook, 2007, pg III-35 Appreciate end state, intent, objective, and desired effects Consider lethal and nonlethal effects to develop an integrated and comprehensive range of target options that support the operational tasks, effects and objectives
Criticality
Difficulty
Frequency
Delay Tolerance
Performance Measures
Skill Levels Performing Task (time to proficiency)
Proficiency Code
Time
Accuracy
Critical - Catastrophic
8 Months
Weekly
1-2 days
Intelligence driven
Performed correctly 0% of the time
8 months
Commander's approval
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Task Category
Behavior
Knowledge; Performer must know how to
Skill; Performer must be able to perform following activities
Attitude; Performer must be able to demonstrate a behavior, express an opinion or make a decision
Collective
Develop MOE Who: Joint IO planners What: CJCS plans review and approval process Where: CCMD's J39 assessment branch
Ref: JP 5-0, Ch III, Sec 12, pg Identify the means to access effectiveness and the related information requirements that support assessment Understand system behavior and end state, objectives and desired effects
Ref: JP 5-0, Ch III, Sec D, pg III-44 Communicate progress toward achieving objectives and whether the current tasks and objectives are relevant to reaching the end state
Ref: JP 5-0, Appx. D, pg D-1 Choose relevant reliable measures for mission accomplishment
Criticality
Difficulty
Frequency
Delay Tolerance
Performance Measures
Skill Levels Performing Task (time to proficiency)
Proficiency Code
Time
Accuracy
Marginal - Critical
6 Months - 1 Year
Annually
2 weeks
Performed correctly 75% of the time
Changes to operation based on assessment
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