1. Marine Corps Task List MCTL / MET / METL Life Cycle FEB 2016
Maryroi Goldman, CIV-GS14
MCTL Branch Head
HQMC, CD&I, CDD, MAGTF Integration Division
Office of Strategic Management
FEB 2016
UNCLASSIFIED

2. Overview MCTL/MET/METL Life Cycle Development and Approval Process
MCT-to-MET Alignments to Mission Statement, Structure (T/O&E) and Training
MCTIMS, The Authoritative Data Source System: Policy and Web Tools
MCT/MET Task Linkages, Force Generation/Deployment and DRRS-Enterprise
Readiness Synchronization
Supporting Future Capability Mission Thread Development, and Acquisition Strategies
CD&I MCTL Website and MCTL Branch Contact Info
FEB 2016
UNCLASSIFIED

3. MCT / MET / METL Life Cycle
FOUO // SEE DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT
MCT / MET / METL Life Cycle
(CURRENT Capabilities)
Core, OPLAN,
Assigned Mission or
(FUTURE Capabilities)
Expeditionary Force 21 MC Service Campaign Plan
“CAPABILITY”
MCTL “Tasks” = METs/METLs
TFSMS (T/O&E) MCTIMS (Training)
Authoritative Data Source (ADS) System Interfacing METs/METLs
Manpower, Equipment,
Trained Performance
Standards and Metrics
USMC READINESS
DRRS-MC
MISSION PERFORMANCE MISSION ASSESSMENTS
“Force in Readiness”
Provides MCSHA Analytics
USMC MISSION
(Current-to-Future
Future-to-Current
Cycle)
REQUIREMENTS
CAPABILITIES
STRUCTURE/RESOURCES
RFFs / FORCE SOURCING THE ESTABLISHED USMC CURRENT CAPABILITIES
MCT / MET / METL Life Cycle is the organizational relationship between Mission Planning, Requirements, Capabilities, Resources, Capabilities Sourcing and Readiness performance indicators reported in DRRS-MC
UNCLASSIFIED
FEB 2016
FOUO // SEE DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT

4. MCTL Supports Current Capability MET/METL Development
MCTL is a “Dictionary” of current USMC activities or actions defined as “Tasks” that an organization must perform to accomplish a mission.
MCT’s are used by COI/SE as “Building Blocks” for METs/METLs
USMC TASKS:
MCT Conduct Amphibious OPS
MCT Conduct Offensive OPS
MCT Conduct Defensive OPS
MCT Conduct Irregular Warfare (IW)
MCT Conduct NEO
MCT Conduct Stability OPS
MCT Support COIN OPS
MCT Facilitate Foreign HA
Official Tri-Service Directive
OPNAVINST
MCO
USCG COMDTINST
EX: INFANTRY CORE METL
EX: INFANTRY CORE METs:
1. MCT Conduct Amphibious OPS
2. MCT Conduct Offensive OPS
3. MCT Conduct Defensive OPS
MCT Conduct Stability OPS
MCT Support COIN OPS**
**Not deemed CORE by Community but could be used in an Assigned Mission/OPLAN METL
TASK (MET)
TASK (MET) 1 2
TASK (MET) 3 4
TASK (MET)
TASK (MET) 5
FEB 2016
UNCLASSIFIED

5. MCTL Task Organization
Standardized “Dictionary/Library” of common language “Tasks” an
organization must perform to accomplish mission capabilities
Maneuver
Intelligence
Fires
Logistics
Command and Control
Force Protection
Contains Task Title, Task Definition, Doctrinal References and Suggested Measures
EXAMPLE Marine Corps Task
Task Title: MCT Conduct Amphibious Operations
Definition: To conduct a military operation launched from the sea by an amphibious force, embarked in ships or craft with the primary purpose of introducing a landing force ashore to accomplish the assigned mission. Types of amphibious operations include assaults, withdrawals, demonstrations, raids, and other amphibious operations in a permissive, uncertain, or hostile environment.
Doctrinal References: (JP 1-02, 3-02, MCDP 1-0, 3, MCWP , , MCRP A, MCO )
Suggested/EXAMPLE Measures:
M1 Percent Of qualified and deployable MOS Marines available to conduct Amphibious Operations.
M2 Percent Of Mission Essential Equipment (MEE) supply on hand and Mission Ready.
M3 Y/N Able to conduct amphibious operations at MEB level, transitioning MAGTF capabilities ashore
from amphibious shipping.
M4 Y/N Regimental HQ capable of executing C2 throughout all phases of the amphibious operation.
Designed Capabilities of a USMC Unit or
Functional Support Capabilities of an Installation / Base / Station
Organized by the Six Warfighting Functions
FEB 2016
UNCLASSIFIED 5

6. Subordinate / Supporting Units
Unit METs/METLs
DRRS-MC
MCTL serves as the common reference for USMC commanders, staffs, and trainers. Units serving in their Core and Assigned Missions derive their “tasks” from MCTL and are required to reporting their operational readiness to execute these tasks in DRRS-MC.
A MCT that is considered “essential” or “critical” to mission accomplishment becomes a Mission Essential Task (MET).
METs are externally focused and are tasks for which the unit was designed, organized, or sourced to the mission or OPLAN.
METs support other commands or directly affect the enemy. Answers the question: “Why does this unit exist?”
Standards: Personnel, Equipment, Training, Certifications and Outputs.
Core METs define the design capabilities for a type of unit, are published in the MCTIMS Task Master ADS database, and used to develop the type community’s T&R Manual.
Assigned Mission/OPLAN METs are developed when a unit prepares to participate in a specific unit deployment, operation, or alert mission (e.g., MEU BN Landing Team, Global Response Force) and may/may not be “additive” tasks to the established Core METL.
Unit METL
Core Mission
Assigned Mission
MET
MCT
MET
MCT
MET
MCT
MET
MCT
Readiness Standards
Personnel
Equipment
Outputs
Subordinate / Supporting Units
Certifications
Exercises
Training
FEB 2016
UNCLASSIFIED

7. MET / METL Review Workshops Process
(MCO )
Workshops are conducted prior to COI T&R Manual Reviews per 3-Yr. cycle battle rhythm established by MCCDC/TECOM. CD&I, TECOM, MARFORCOM and Advocate release coordinated AMHS Naval MSG with detailed unit/COI requirements:
Review Unit/Community Mission Statement to ensure organizational capability and mission intent can be met. Be prepared to submit recommendations for updating if needed.
Map personnel from current established TFSMS T/O to the current METs/METL.
(Aids in identifying and developing improved personnel standards.)
Map equipment from current established TFSMS T/E to the current METs/METL
(Aids in identifying inaccuracies/deficiencies/excesses of equipment.)
Use current T&R Manual to determine qualitative training standards aligned to the METs. Be prepared to submit recommendations for incorporation of NEW training events, if needed.
Workshop Record of Proceedings (ROP) captures change recommendations. T/O&E provided to CD&I/TFSID, T&R Manual to the TECOM OccField/SMEs supporting follow-on unit/COI T&R Manual review.
Developed products are staffed in MCATS for COI and Advocate review/approval.
FEB 2016
UNCLASSIFIED

8. MET/METL Development Workshops
DRAFT
MET/METL Development Workshops
Purpose
To review current and develop revised integrated personnel, equipment, and training standards aligned with unit core tasks and unit output measures.
Integrated – allows correlation with critical MOS, mission-essential equipment (MEE), and evaluation-coded T&R Manual training events
Aligned – every MET has standards and outputs
Deliverables
Validated METs
Updated Mission Statements
Aligned FY15-16 unit organizational structure with validated METs
Identified up to 10 critical MOS and align with validated METs
Updated output standards for each MET
Identified Mission Essential Equipment (MEE) for each MET
Aligned training standards with latest version of unit T&R manual
Expected readiness lifecycle at varying levels of dwell/OPTEMPO

9. MCTs/METs/METLs Approval Process
DISCONNECTS
CONSIDERATIONS
COI requests change/mod to existing MCTs/METs in their METL (structure changes, resource or training deficiencies).
COI independent “Capabilities Based Assessment” (CBA) review identifies desired future capability requirements. Could be submitted to CD&I/CDD, but NOT acceptable to reflect current capabilities required for DRRS-MC.
MCT/MET changes requires stakeholder coordination per policy.
Mission criteria based on future requirements prevents development of an adequate Training plan resulting in artificially skewing COI’s combat capability assessment and creates degraded readiness within DRRS-MC.
PROCESS CONTROL
ENDSTATE
CD&I/CDD, TECOM and MARFORCOM conduct COI MET/METL reviews PRIOR to T&R Manual reviews.
Review process is “lock-step” with COI Mission Statement and T&R Manual reviews conducted every three (3) years.
Workshop deliverables require COI/Advocate/OAG validation of Mission Statement, structure accuracy, current capabilities with training aligned to the T&R Manual, and output standards that provide adequate ability to assess that unit’s METL readiness in DRRS-MC.
CD&I/CDD facilitates new/modified MCT changes within MCTIMS Task Master for immediate use as a reportable MET.
Unit identified METs are reflected in the COI Mission Statement within TFSMS to support TOECR change modifications.
Workshop Record of Proceeding (ROP) is developed.
MARFORCOM conducts 45-day MCATS staffing of products.
Unit/COI/Advocate/HHQ review and validation is required.
A collaborative/coordinated process with guidance by CD&I/CDD, TECOM, and MARFORCOM G3/5
FEB 2016
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10. MET / METL MCO Aligns with Total Force Structure Process
(MCO E (2015))
Title X mandates capabilities/requirements for ALL branches of the Armed Services within DoD IOT accomplish assigned tasks for the United States Government.
Mission Statements define capabilities (core competencies or operational requirements) for the Marine Corps, and describe the mission, associated METs/METL, organization, concepts of organization and employment, administrative and logistics capabilities, and command and signal.
MAGTF Advocates are responsible for creation, review, modification, formal staffing and GO endorsement of a Mission Statement for every unit identified by a UIC.
Units without valid Mission Statements run the risk of not having submitted Tables of Organization and Equipment Change Requests (TOECRs) considered.
Mission Statement for units/SE will be reviewed every three (3) years in alignment to unit MET/METL and T&R Manual review battle rhythms.
MAGTF Advocates will associate assigned METs with their appropriate units’ Mission Statements and will review, modify or create new (if required) for each unit within its purview.
MAGTF Advocates will have three (3) months from date of a revised or developed Marine Corps Task (MCT) incorporation within the MCTL, and used as a MET within an operational reportable METL, to update their affected Mission Statements.
FEB 2016
UNCLASSIFIED

11. EX: Mission Statement Identifies Aligned MCTs/METs and is reflected in TFSMS
A COI Mission Statement and T/O&E resident within TFSMS
should be aligned with established METs/METLs
FEB 2016
UNCLASSIFIED

12. Identify Personnel Standards (T/O Align to METs)
DRAFT
Identify Personnel Standards
(T/O Align to METs)
Personnel Standards
EX: Intel BN Critical MOS
Identify the personnel (T/O) required to produce the Mission Essential Task (MET) outputs under the selected task conditions.
Identified up to 10 critical MOS and align with validated METs.
Use the provided Excel Spreadsheets to associate BICs to METs.
EXAMPLE Metric Field in DRRS-MC:
>= 80% of MOS 0210, 0211, 0231, 0241, 0261, 0621, 2651, 6842 T/O billets filled with qualified, deployable personnel which can meet output standards.
>= 80% of 2831/4, 2651, 2847, and 2841 T/O billets filled with MOS qualified, deployable, and home station support personnel.
T/O
10 Critical MOS
MCT Provide Task Organized Forces
MCT Conduct Intel Functions
MCT Conduct Counterintelligence
MCT Conduct Human Intel Activities
MCT Conduct Sensor OPS
MCT Conduct Spec. Intel. Communications
MCT Conduct METOC
0211CI/HUMINT SPEC X
0231 INTEL SPEC
0241 IMAGERY SPEC
0261 TOPO SPEC
2651 SI SYS ADMIN
6842 METOC FORECASTER
0311 INFANTRY
0202 INTEL OFFICER
0210 CI OFFICER
0205 MASTER ANALYST
0204 HUMINT OFFICER
Identify the personnel required to produce the essential task outputs under the selected task conditions.
Identified up to 10 critical MOS and align with validated METs
Use the provided Excel Spreadsheets to associate BICs to METs

13. Identify Equipment Standards (T/E or MEE Align to METs)
DRAFT
Identify Equipment Standards
(T/E or MEE Align to METs)
Equipment Standards
EX: Intel BN MEE / PEI
Identify the equipment (T/E) required to produce Mission Essential Task (MET) outputs under the selected task conditions.
Link Mission Essential Equipment (MEE) for a unit type to METs.
EXAMPLE Metric Field in DRRS-MC:
>=4 NITES ready and available
>=8 Counterintelligence and Human Intelligence Equipment Program (CIHEP) Suites ready/available
>=4 AWOS/TRSS ready and available
>=1 Global Broadcast Service (A0090) ready/ available
>=1 Imagery Exploitation System ready/available
>=1 Defense Intelligence VSAT Network (DIVN) ready/available (Only 3d Intel BN)
Critical Equipment (MEE)
NOMEN
MCT Provide Task Organized Forces
MCT Conduct Intel Functions
MCT Conduct Counterintelligence
MCT Conduct Human Intel Activities
MCT Conduct Sensor OPS
MCT Conduct Spec. Intel. Communications
MCT Conduct METOC
NITES v4 X
TPC FOS
AWOS
TRSS
GBS
IMAGERY EXPLOITATION SYS
DIVN (3d Intel only)
CIHEP
TSCM
RAVEN SUAS
GEODETIC SURVEY SET
TS/SCI COMM SYSTEM
IAS FOS
INTEL WORKSTATION
Equipment required to produce the essential task outputs under the selected task conditions
Link mission-essential equipment for a unit type to METs
Use the provided Excel Spreadsheets to associate BICs to METs
Mission Essential Equipment (MEE). “...a subgroup of PEI... MEE are items of equipment whose availability is essential and indispensable for the execution of the Mission Essential Tasks (METs) of the unit in support of a Combatant Commander. Items designated as MEE are of such importance that they are subject to continuous monitoring throughout.
Principal End Items (PEI). “...are those items that have been nominated by the MARFORs, Supporting Commands (CD&I, MCSC, MCLC), the applicable Headquarters Marine Corps (HQMC) advocates and the Operational Advisory Groups (OAGs). The items selected are of sufficient range to provide an adequate measure of overall equipment status and/or capability for the MARFORs... To preclude gross distortions of equipment status, items whose serviceability/operational capability undergo frequent inspection or which can be readily replaced by the unit’s first source of supply are not included in this list (e.g. rifles, pistols). Non-reparable items are also excluded from readiness reporting.”

14. Identify Training Standards (T&R Events Align to METs)
DRAFT
Identify Training Standards
(T&R Events Align to METs)
Training Standards
EX: Intel BN E-Coded Events
Measure the training required to produce the required Mission Essential Task (MET) outputs under the selected task conditions.
Link E-coded training events to METs.
Use current T&R Manual as the starting point.
*Community may identify NEW training event /CERTEX requirements for submittal and inclusion at the next T&R Manual review cycle.
EXAMPLE Metric Field in DRRS-MC:
Y/N Det trained to standard in the following E-coded events:
INTL-ANYS-4003 and INTL-ANYS-4001 chained events
Y/N IOC/MIC trained to standard in the following E-coded events: INTL-FUNC-8901
>=2 formally trained Collection Managers to achieve E-coded event: INTL-COLL-4001
>=2 formally trained Targeting Marines trained to standard in the following E-coded event: INTL-TRGT-4001
>=1 METOC Marine JMA certified per team
Y/N >= 2 teams are DoD Information Assurance Standard (DODI 8570) compliant.
T&R Manual Aligned Training Events
MCT Provide Task Organized Forces
MCT Conduct Intel Functions
MCT Conduct Counterintelligence
MCT Conduct Human Intel Activities
MCT Conduct Sensor OPS
MCT Conduct Spec. Intel. Communications
MCT Conduct METOC
INTL-FUNC-8901 X
INTL-ANYS-4001
INTL-ANYS-4003
INTL-COLL-4001
INTL-TRGT-4001
CIH-CINT-3001
CIH-HUMI-3001
GRSO-PLAN-3001
SIEW-OPS-3001
Measure the training required to produce the required task outputs under the selected task conditions
Link E-coded training events to METs
Use current T&R as the starting point (May identify new requirements for the next T&R cycle)

15. EX: MET T/E Alignment to TAMCN / Program $
Benefits of Data Alignments:
MCTs-to-METs-to-METLs data illustrates a unit’s defined mission “Capability”
Equipment/Systems Exiting / Modernization/ Sustainment Life Cycle data can be linked to an Org/Unit’s T/E (MEE) required for MET/METL-based DRRS-MC readiness reporting.
METs-to-MEEs-to-TAMCNs-to-MCPCs/PORs/CACs (Equip/Program $$) data can provide analytics for defensible decision-making on materiel ROI, or, where potential capability degradation and mission risks could occur.
FEB 2016
UNCLASSIFIED

16. MCTIMS Task Master ADS for MCTL / METLs
MY MODULES TM
TASK MASTER
HQMC CD&I / MCCDC TECOM
MCO
MCTIMS SOP 2014
FEB 2016
UNCLASSIFIED

17. MCTIMS Task Master Task Sets, METs, Standards, T&R
Infantry T&R Manual (NAVMC )
E-Coded events for :
MCT Conduct Offensive OPS
FEB 2016
UNCLASSIFIED

18. MCT/MET Life Cycle Supports RFF Readiness Synchronization
Codified Governance Policies:
MCO (2010) Readiness Reporting (DRRS-MC) SOP
MCO (2011) MET/METL Development
MCO A (2013) Marine Corps Force Generation Process
MCO D (2014) Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE)
MCO (2014) Marine Corps Training & Info Mgmt (MCTIMS) SOP
MCO (2015) Global Force Management and Force Synchronization
D-360 1
GFMRFF
MFC Sourcing 2
MCT/MET/METL Development
MCTIMS
D-180
MARFOR Approval
PP&O Validation
Load into DRRS-MC
Track Readiness Assessments
MCTIMS 3
PTP 4
D-30
ITX/MRX
Supported MARFOR registers capability requirement via RFF to MFC.
CD&I / TECOM COI MET/METL Workshop developed Core METs resident within (MCTIMS) are available for immediate use by deployable units, or, Force Synch Readiness WG refines Assigned METs/standards.
MFC staffs Assigned METs to MARFOR via SIPR MSG for approval, provides approved METs to PP&O for validation and/or change required, and interfaces deployable unit reportable METL into DRRS-MC.
MFC conducts pre-deployment readiness synch with MARFORs, MEFs, and units to review METL reporting requirements and PTP/certification timeline.
MCCRE
Certification
D-1
Deployment
FEB 2016
UNCLASSIFIED

19. Marine Corps Task Linkages
“Tasks”/METs are linked Top Down / Bottom Up ISO HHQ, COCOMs
Reported in DRRS-MC
Reported in DRRS-S
DoD / JS / OSD / Chairman’s Readiness System and Links to Service Components
JMETL
Supported COCOM/CCDR
USMC METL
MARFOR
SN Provide Forces – OPLANs/CONPLANs
MEF/MEU/MEB
MCT Provide Task Organized Forces
Marine Division
MCT Conduct Defensive Ops
Infantry Regt HQ
MCT Plan and Direct Defensive Ops
Infantry BN
(SPMAGTF)
(AA Teams)
MCT Conduct Defensive Ops
MCT Support Maneuver Through the Provision of Training Ranges (Tactical Training Support,
Ranges/Areas, Facilities, Devices)
MCT Community Services
MCT Conduct Supply Operations
MCT Conduct Transportation Operations
MCT Provide Services (Nonmaterial & Support Activities)
MCT Provide Airfield Operation Services
MCT Provide Base and Station Facilities and Related Infrastructure
MCT Protect the Force
MCICOM
--MCIEast (II MEF)
--MCIWest (I MEF)
--MCIPac (III MEF)
Installations / Bases / Stations METLs provide Supporting Establishment/Infrastructure and Support Programs
FEB 2016
UNCLASSIFIED

20. DRRS-Enterprise and DRRS-MC
FEB 2016
UNCLASSIFIED

21. MET / METL Types and Workshop Goals
Core Mission Essential Tasks
Critical, discrete, externally-focused activities that enable execution of the organizational mission; tasks for which standing organizations were designed; standardized for each unit type
Core Plus Mission Essential Tasks
Have lower probability of execution; theater specific; NOT included in unit readiness assessments; Units may elect to include Core Plus tasks in their METLs and associated training plans
Assigned Mission Essential Tasks
Assessed when 25 percent or more of a unit deploys or prepares to deploy in support of a Named Operation; Based on Core METs, Core Plus METs, Mission templates, and deployment guidance
Select MCTs as METs and Develop COI CORE METL = 20% of the WG’s time
Select Conditions = <10% of the WG’s time
Establish Standards = >70% of the WG’s time
An accurate accounting of mission “critical” tasks your organization does for the fight
Broad brush canvas of the environment you expect to do the task in
Relevant, measurable metrics shaping the evaluation of COI readiness to execute a critical task or unit mission
FEB 2016
UNCLASSIFIED

22. MET Standard Types Resource Standards:
Manpower (T/O) and Equipment (T/E) required to produce the outputs
Training/Certification Standards:
Training required to produce the outputs
Links DRRS-MC assessment to COI T&R Manual standards
Links “E” coded events to the MET; identifies Exercises/Certs required
Output (Performance) Standards:
Quantify the outputs provided to the gaining Force Commander
Focus on results rather than process, inputs, or resources applied
Subordinate/Supporting Unit Standards:
Tasks performed by other units that are required to produce the outputs
Required for intermediate level commands
FEB 2016
UNCLASSIFIED

23. MET Personnel (T/O) & Equipment (T/E) Standards
Measure the Personnel required to produce the required task outputs under the selected task conditions; Link Personnel on the unit (T/O) to the tasks they support; Personnel metrics are used in DRRS-MC to assess the resources required to accomplish the task
Personnel Examples:
>= 16 crews formed
>= 80% Of T/O billets filled with MOS-qualified, deployable personnel
>= 80% of MOS 0621 T/O filled with MOS-qualified, deployable personnel
>= 2 MOS 0602 billets filled with MOS-qualified, deployable personnel
Measure the Equipment required to produce the required task outputs under the selected task conditions; Link Equipment on the unit Table of Equipment (T/E) to the tasks they support; Equipment metrics are used in DRRS-MC to assess the resources required to accomplish the task
Equipment Examples:
>= 80% of BN T/E Stinger sub-systems mission ready and available
>= 2 DTC (or equivalent stand-alone equipment) ready and available
>= 80% of single channel radios T/E ready and available
FEB 2016
UNCLASSIFIED

24. MET Training & Output Standards
Measure the Training required to produce the required task outputs under the selected task conditions; Training metrics are used in DRRS-MC to:
Assess the training required for the task
Support the calculation of the percentage of METs trained
Normally refer to E-coded events in an approved COI T&R Manual, or Collective events
identified by the community as critical indicators of a unit’s ability to perform a MET
Training Example:
>=4 teams trained to standard in 0321-AMPH-4002 Conduct a clandestine amphibious landing/withdrawal
Measure the capability to produce the required Output or endstate. Quantify and scope the activity described by the task; Output metrics are used in DRRS-MC to assess the observation of the task performance.
Output Examples:
>= 22,400 gallons per day of bulk fuel received/stored/dispensed
>= 2 site(s) established to provide immediate humanitarian assistance, including food, water,
and health services
Y/N Capable of boarding high freeboard ship
Y/N Capable of applying combat power to delay, impede, halt, or dislodge the enemy
Y/N Capable of seizing multiple battalion objectives through surface and/or heliborne assault
FEB 2016
UNCLASSIFIED

25. Acquisition Strategies
Supporting Future Capability Mission Thread Development, Force Development Framework
and
Acquisition Strategies
FEB 2016
UNCLASSIFIED

26. CD&I is the “Capability Portfolio Integrator”
Internal Divisions reorganized by Joint Capability Area (JCA) for more efficient Capability Portfolio Management (CPM)
Across the DOTMLPF and JCAs
Current
MCTs/METs
Future
METs/METLs
JCA
JCA
JCA
JCA
JCA
JCA
JCA
JCA
JCA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SE
Mission Thread
Mission Support
Unit
SPMAGTF
Security
Cooperation
MEU
Crisis
Response
MEB / MEF
MCO
MARFOR
Cross-portfolio integration, in the context of Expeditionary Force 21 & MCSCP
METs/METLs provide cross-cutting constructs (via mission threads) that connect the “stovepipes” of the JCAs
FEB 2016
UNCLASSIFIED

27. MCTs/METs Used in Future Capability Mission Thread Development
Mission Thread: An operational and technical description of the end-to-end set of tasks [MCTs/METs], comprised of performers (T/O) and systems (T/E) that accomplish the execution of a mission. (DoDAF)
𝐂apability=𝑻𝑎𝑠𝑘𝑠 + 𝑪𝑜𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠+𝑺𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑎𝑟𝑑𝑠+𝑾𝑎𝑦𝑠+𝑴𝑒𝑎𝑛𝑠
MCT
MET
Measures from
UJTL/MCTL/etc., criteria from multiple sources
Doctrine
Tactics
Procedures
Processes
Resources
Performers
Fully Described (Instantiated)
Derived from scenario and UJTL conditions list.
Capability Achieves Desired Effect(s)

28. Cross Portfolio Integration & Mission Threads
Pilot Project “TRAP” Mission Thread
Cutting across, while impacting, JCA capability portfolios
Future TRAP Mission
METs/METLs
A Mission Thread is enabled by the MET T/O&E, T&R data; aligns to other threads, and can be “templated” and reused for different scenarios.
1.1 Force Management – The ability to integrate new and existing human and technical assets from across the Joint Force and its mission partners to make the right capabilities available at he right time and place to support National Security.
1.2 Force Preparation - The ability to develop, enhance, adapt and sustain the total force to effectively support National Security.
1.3 Human Capital Management - The ability to ensure, within the life cycle management of total force human resources, the availability of highly motivated personnel equipped with required skill sets and capabilities to achieve mission success.
7 Protection – Protection – The ability to prevent/mitigate adverse effects of attacks on personnel (combatant/non-combatant) and physical assets of the United States, allies and friends.
9.4.4 Acquisition – The ability to organize and execute the activities necessary to provide material for DoD operations.
9.5.1 Program/Budget and Performance – The ability to direct, supervise, provide advice, formulate policy, analyze, evaluate, and recommend efficient and effective resource allocation and performance targets/measures that support DoD missions, strategic goals, objectives, priorities, and approved strategies and policies including the ability to direct, formulate, justify, and present the costs, efficiency, effectiveness, and capabilities of DoD programs and Defense budgets timely and accurately.
HRDP Mission
TRAP Mission
Acquisition Mission
TRAP
T/O
TRAP Mission Thread Example
Acquisition Mission Thread Example
Human Resources Development Process Mission Thread Example
Legend
USMC TRAP Mission Thread
FEB 2016
TRAP
T/E
UNCLASSIFIED

29. MCT/MET Capabilities Data Relationships
Capability Description
MCT Secure an Area
JCA Maneuver to Secure
MCCL FY18 Rank - #1
CD&I/CDD
Doctrine
MCWP Helicopterborne Ops
MCWP Marine Rifle Squad
Performer:
Rifle Platoon (+)(-)
CD&I/CDD (TFSMS) /
I&L (EGEM)
CD&I/CDD (TFSMS)
TAMCN/Nomenclature (MEE/PEI):
E14422M – Rifle, 5.56MM
E10487B – Common Laser Range Finder System
A20787G – Radio Set, Multiband, Falcon II
III MEF FY17 TFSMS Data:
E14422M – 13,425
E10487B – 181
A20787G – 955
MCPC Training Support:
MAGTF Training Center
Formal Schools Training Support
Family of Infantry Weapons Systems
Enterprise Land Mobile Radio …
P&R
MOS:
0302, 0369,
0311, 8002, 8404
M&RA
Facility Code Requirements for INF-MAN-5003:
Facility Code Maneuver/Training Area, Light Forces
Facility Code Impact Area Dudded
Facility Code Machine Gun Field Fire Range
Facility Code Light Antiarmor Weapons Range Live
Facility Code Mortar Range
Facility Code Infantry Platoon Battle Course
Facility Code Close Air Support Range
I&L / MCICOM
INF T&R Manual Dependencies:
INF-MAN-8002 – Conduct helicopter / tilt-rotor borne (air assault) OPS
– Event Component (7) Designate TRAP force
INF-MAN-5003 – Conduct helicopter / tilt-rotor borne attack
MCCDC/ TECOM MCTIMS
FEB 2016
UNCLASSIFIED

30. USMC MCTs Currently Mapped to JCA Tier 1
Functionality Field within DRRS-MC ISO
Joint Combat Capability Assessment (JCCA/QRRC) Compliance
CJCSI E Joint Combat Capability Assessment (JCCA)
(13 Apr 2010, rev. 19 May 2014)
Future Mapping of MCTs to JCA Tier II, III, etc. is needed.
FEB 2016
UNCLASSIFIED

31. Force Development Framework Effort
Strategic Planning
Production of a common aim point that describes the Future Force and guides development of that force. BF
FG(D) CD
FG(A)
 FE
Design
The Force
Identify and prioritize capabilities required to achieve the future force, plan solution strategies across DOTMLPF, and direct development of the force within the limitations of resources and with an understanding of risk.
Build The Force
The actions required to develop and deliver DOTMLPF solutions to achieve the designed force.
Prepare
Designed Force
Actions associated with manning, equipping, organizing, and training (both service and theater)
of a unit to achieve a C1/C2 readiness rating that can deploy in support of steady state activities or a major contingency operation.
Generate Assigned Force
The collective process of transforming a C1/C2 designed force into a C1/C2 assigned force by providing additional mission specific training, manpower, and equipment.
Employ
The Force
Deploying, sustaining, and redeploying an assigned force in support of operational requirements.
Concept Development
Entry-Level Training (MOS)
Sustainment
Wargaming / Experimentation
PME (MCO B)
Force Generation
Process
MCO A
Force Sourcing / GFM Force Synchronization
MCO (2015)
Doctrine (MCO )
MCCBA
(MCO DRAFT)
JCIDS (CJCSI )
MCTL/METL Core
MCO
MCO
MCTL/METL(+)
MCO
MCO
U-UNS
(MCO )
Installations (including MILCON) (MCO )
MET (Future) TBD
Unit Training
MCO D
Readiness
MCO
UNP (MCO )
Human Resource Dev. Process (HRDP) and HCM - Manpower Mgmt.
Readiness Eval (MCCRE)
MCO D
LEGEND
CD - Capabilities Design
BF - Build the Force
FG(D) -Force Generation (Designed)
FG(A) -Force Generation (Assigned)
FE - Force Employment
R - Resourcing
A - Assessment
TFSP (MCO DE)
S&T (MCO )
80% of MANNED Units > C-2
Acquisition (SECNAVINST e)
Action taken to balance financial, manpower, and material assets in order to meet present and future requirements on and to best support the Marine Corps of the future based on requirements and capabilities identified and outlined through a deliberate planning process providing a basis for a sound strategy to best allocate and distribute our limited resources. R
A (MCSHA-PMF, DRRS-MC, etc.)
Actions associated with measuring the ability to effectively design, build, generate, and employ forces
UNCLASSIFIED
FEB 2016

32. METs/METLs Role in the “Pillars”of a Balanced Force and PPBE Process
Funding Investments that
Support the Force
Targeted Investment Goals

33. METs/METLs Role in P&R’s MC Strategic Health Assessment (MCSHA)
FOUO // SEE DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT
METs/METLs Role in P&R’s MC Strategic Health Assessment (MCSHA)
POM and Budgetary re-alignments resulting from P&R’s execution cycle and MCSHA analytics impact future force capability and resource development
MCSHA 2013
MCSHA 2014
MCSHA 2015
How well did the USMC execute the Budget?
CMC Strategic
Guidance
CD&I / CDD Force Develop. / CPM Implementation
-TFSD
-MCT/MET/METL
-UUNS/DUNS
-CBA/MCEIP
POM & Budget Development
-Prog. Reviews
-PEBs
-PWGs
-POM / T-POM
Building Blocks of a Balanced Force
Program Metrics / Analysis
Acquisitions, Budget Strategies,
RDT&E, Fielding
MCTs/METs
Current and Future Capabilities
Development
Performance
Results
Current “State” of the USMC
Integrated relationships between capabilities development, future planned and current resources with performance indicators provide a Performance Management Framework (PMF)
FEB 2016
UNCLASSIFIED

34. 1. USMC MCTIMS Task Master 2. HQMC CD&I SharePoint Platform
MCTL Branch products:
1. USMC MCTIMS Task Master
2. HQMC CD&I SharePoint Platform
3. MCCDC / CD&I Website
FEB 2016
UNCLASSIFIED

35. QUESTIONS? MARYROI GOLDMAN, CIV-GS14 MCTL Branch Head
(703) / DSN
MARIO MARTINEZ, CIV
MCTL Program Assistant
(703) / DSN
FEB 2016
UNCLASSIFIED