1. Contingency Expeditionary Force (CEF) Future Training Strategies
First Army
Contingency Expeditionary Force (CEF)
Future Training Strategies
LTG Mick Bednarek
Commanding General
First Army
2012 Maneuver Conference
Fort Benning, GA
19 September 2012

2. First Army General John J. Pershing
“We no longer differentiate in an ultimate sense between Army, National Guard and Reserve Forces. Every energy…is bent to the development of the Army of the United States. Our purpose is to think only of the American citizen and to prepare him…for duties in war.”
General John J. Pershing
First Army’s First Commanding General
1917
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3. Overview First Army’s Responsibilities ….. Training Our Nations
Reserve Component Forces
for Future Contingencies
ARFORGEN Progression …..
Reserve Component
CEF Training Strategy
Training Opportunities …..
For Sustaining Readiness of the
Operational Force
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4. Mission Statement
First Army advises, assists and trains Reserve Component units during pre-mobilization periods. Conducts mobilization, training support, readiness validation, and deployment of alerted forces. Executes demobilization of Reserve Component forces in accordance with Department of the Army, and FORSCOM directives. Provides trained and ready forces in support of the Army Force Generation model. As directed, provides training to Joint, Combined, Interagency, and Active Army Forces.
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5. Reserve Component (RC) includes Army National Guard US Army Reserve
Bottom Line
First Army Serves as FORSCOM’s Executing Agent for Mobilization Operations in the Continental United States (CONUS) … plus Puerto Rico & the US Virgin Islands
First Army provides trained and ready forces covering the full range of military operations responsive to the Combatant Commanders. We are the Army’s enabler, supporting the long-term readiness of our Nation’s Reserve Component capabilities between current Deployed Expeditionary Force (DEF) and Contingency Expeditionary Force (CEF) future training strategies.
Reserve Component (RC) includes
Army National Guard US Army Reserve
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6. Intent of ARFORGEN ARFORGEN Intent Reserve Component Challenges
Provide a sustained flow of trained and ready forces for Decisive Action operations and to hedge against unexpected contingencies at a tempo that is predictable and sustainable for an all-volunteer force.
Sustaining Readiness Goals Within Constraints:
Resourcing
Authorized Training Days
Available Training Time
Travel Distances to
Regional Training Centers 6

7. New ARFORGEN Force Pools
PREDECISIONAL
New ARFORGEN Force Pools
RC Force Generation and beyond
RESET
TRAIN /
READY
AVAILABLE
RC Rotational Force Pool 12 48 60
PREDECISIONAL
DAMO-TR Updated:

8. Army National Guard BCT ARFORGEN Demand Based Models
12 Months
T1 = BN Maneuver LFX & BCT/BN Staff Proficiency
T3 = PLT Maneuver/LFX & BCT/BN Staff Proficiency
T4 = Crew/Squad Maneuver & BCT Section
& BN Staff Proficiency
T2 = CO Maneuver / LFX & BCT/BN Staff Proficiency
AFP
12 Months
T/R 3 T2
12 Months
T/R 2
12 Months T3
CTC
T/R 1
LTP
12 Months T4
XCTC
T3/T2
RESET T4
WFX
XCTC
T4/T3
Rotational Apportioned Units
(CEF Units) T4
WFX T4 T4 T4
Operational Sustainment
Pool T3 T4 DP T4
WFX
= Warfighter Exercise - CPX
Operational Sustainment
Pool T4
LTP
= Leader Training Program - Staff Exercise
CTC
= Combat Training Center Rotation
XCTC
= Exportable Combat Training Capability Exercise

9. How the RC Will Sustain Readiness
….. combat effectiveness for the future
Examples
XCTC - Primarily for Army National
Guard BCTs (IBCT/ABCT/SBCT)
- Focused on Assessing SQD/PLT –
Company Capabilities & Proficiencies
- BCT/BN level Mission Command
Capability & Proficiencies
CSTX / WAREX - Primarily for US Army
Reserve Functional / Multi Functional Units
Combat Training Center Like
Experiences … to the Extent Possible
Conducted at various Regional Collective
Training Capability Installations in CONUS
Maximizes First Army Training Support Capabilities
Leverage LVC/G and JIIM Enablers
XCTC
Exportable Combat Training Capability Exercise
These Exercises provide an excellent opportunity for Active Army and Joint Force integration
CSTX
Combat Support Training Exercise
WAREX
Warrior Exercise
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10. Regional Collective Training Capability (RCTC) Installations
Combat Training Centers (CTC)
DIV/BDE Warfighter Exercises (WFX)
Unified Endeavor (UE)
Exportable Combat Training Capability (XCTC)
Warrior Exercises (WAREX)
Combat Support Training Exercises (CSTX)
Command Post Exercises (CPX)
RC Major Training Exercises
Active Component Installations (IMCOM) (13)
ARNG Installations (ARNG) (11)
USAR Installations (IMCOM) (3)
USAR Mission Training Complex Locations (5)
ARNG Mission Training Complex Locations (3)
JB Lewis/McChord
Cp Ripley
Umatilla/Boardman
Ft. Drum
Cp Grayling
Orchard Training Area
(Gowen Field)
Ft. McCoy
Cp Guernsey
Cp Dodge
Arlington Hts
FIG
JB McGuire/Dix/Lakehurst
Cp Atterbury
Ft. Riley
Ft. AP Hill
Cp Parks
Ft. Carson
Ft Leavenworth
Ft. Pickett
Ft. Hunter Liggett
Ft. Knox
Cp Roberts
Ft. Campbell
Ft. Sill
Ft. Bragg
Birmingham
Ft. Chaffee
Ft. Bliss
Ft. Stewart
Ft. Benning
Ft. Hood
Cp Shelby
Cp Blanding
Houston

11. Leader Development Emphasis
Creating Adaptable Leaders ….. Able to Function Effectively & Make Sound, Rapid Decisions in Complex Environments
Sustaining Our Imperatives …..
Trust
Discipline
Soldier Fitness
Mentorship
Leveraging the Full Capabilities of Our Training Domains …..
Institutions
Unit Level Training
Self Development
Integration of Civilian Skills and Competencies
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12. Enablers
What will our Reserve Components need to sustain future Readiness ?
COCOM Mission Guidance – Enables Leader
Training, Mission Command and Replicating
the Operational Environment
Predictable Regional Aligned Forces and
Combat Training Center Opportunities
Home Station Enabler Support:
LVC/G, JTEN, Mission Command Systems
(Simulations & Networks) and ALOTT
Web Based/Exportable Applications to
Support Soldier, Leader & Staff Training
Adequate & Available MTOE Equipment & Mission Specific Special Equipment
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13. Army Total Force Policy
Signed by Secretary of the Army on 04 September 2012
Standards for qualification & professional development will be the same for AC & RC personnel.
The Total Force - Integrated Operational Force; organized, trained, equipped & employed as force packages
Long Term - Smaller and more capable land forces, regionally aligned, engaged at multiple levels, conducting wider range of military operations
End State - A sustained flow of trained and ready RC forces capable of executing Decisive Action in support of the Combatant Commanders
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14. Be A First Army Trainer Mentor
If you are a 1LT to CPT or SSG to MSG
Come be a First Army Trainer Mentor
Apply your combat skills and proven
leadership abilities
Sustain the readiness of our Nations
Reserve Component team
Gain knowledge and experience
that will serve the future… relevant to
the Total Force
Be a First Army Trainer Mentor
“Make a Difference!”
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15. Contingency Expeditionary Force (CEF) Future Training Strategies
First Army
Contingency Expeditionary Force (CEF)
Future Training Strategies
LTG Mick Bednarek
Commanding General
First Army
2012 Maneuver Conference
Fort Benning, GA
19 September 2012