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

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 UNCLASSIFIED 2

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 UNCLASSIFIED 3

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. UNCLASSIFIED

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 UNCLASSIFIED 5

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

New ARFORGEN Force Pools PREDECISIONAL New ARFORGEN Force Pools RC Force Generation - 2013 and beyond RESET TRAIN / READY AVAILABLE RC Rotational Force Pool 12 48 60 PREDECISIONAL DAMO-TR Updated: 120910

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

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 UNCLASSIFIED 9

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

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 UNCLASSIFIED 11

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 UNCLASSIFIED 12

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 UNCLASSIFIED 13

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!” UNCLASSIFIED 14

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