1. Marine Corps Task List MCTL / MET / METL Life Cycle 01 Mar 2013
The purpose of this Brief is to provide a brief History of the Marine Corps Task List, MCTL:
What MCTL was
What MCTL is now
How MCTL is currently being implemented
Building Marine Corps Tasks for inclusion into the MCTL, and
Future MCTL Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M)
Maryroi Goldman, CIV
MCTL Branch Head
HQMC, CD&I, CDD, MAGTF Integration Division
(703) / DSN (378)
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2. Slidedeck Overview Key Terms, MCTL and the Universal Naval Task List
MCTL Organization
MCTL: The “Dictionary of Support” to METL Development
CD&I MCO METL Development, Policy Alignment and Integration
METL Stakeholders and Development Process
MCTIMS Taskmaster Module and DRRS-MC ADS Systems View
Building METs/METLs
MCTL/METL Support to USMC Institution, Linkages and Review Process
What is a MET/METL? Example and T&R Manual Association
Installation METL and Readiness Reporting
MCTL/METL Support to Current/Ongoing Initiatives
MCCDC CD&I MCTL Website and Sharepoint Info
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3. Key Terms MCTL: Marine Corps Task List MET: Mission Essential Task
Standardized “DICTIONARY” defining common USMC capabilities as “Tasks”
Provides the building blocks for METL development
MARADMIN 177/08 (141508Z MAR 08) “GUIDANCE AND POLICY FOR MARINE CORPS TASK LIST (MCTL) DEVELOPMENT, REVIEW, APPROVAL AND PUBLICATION”
MET: Mission Essential Task
A single MCT determined by a reporting unit or installation considered “essential” to mission accomplishment and listed on their METL
Has associated proficiency standards aligned or linked to COI T&R Manuals (units) or DoDI Benchmarks Installation Title 10 requirements
METL: Mission Essential Task List
The list of “essential” critical, discrete, externally-focused tasks that directly enables the execution of the organizational mission
Core METLs capture the tasks for which standing organizations were designed, and are standardized for each unit type
E-coded Event
An “evaluated” collective training event that is a critical component of a mission essential task (MET), or a key indicators of a unit’s readiness. These are designated in the T&R Manual for a type of reporting unit
Reporting Unit: A unit with a registered Unit Identification Code (UIC) that reports into DRRS-MC
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4. (219+ UNTL tasks / 303+ MCTL tasks-Since 2007v)
MCTL – Chapter 4 of UNTL
COCOM / OPLAN
UJTL / UNTL / MCTL
MET / METL
DRRS-MC
Jan 07 – United States Navy / United States Marine Corps / United States
Coast Guard signed and released OPNAVINST B/ MCO A/
USCG COMDTINST B, UNTL 3.0/ MCTL 1.0, posted on usmc.mil, Marine
Corps Publications Electronic Library on-line, SSIC 03000, Operations and
Readiness.
2013 – UNTL/MCTL “Policy” revision and Re-staffing initiative
(219+ UNTL tasks / 303+ MCTL tasks-Since 2007v)
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5. MCTL Task Organization
Standardized “DICTIONARY” defining common USMC 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 2.1 Plan and Direct Intelligence Operations
Definition: To assist tactical Commanders in determining and prioritizing their intelligence requirements (IR), to enable them to plan and direct intelligence, counterintelligence, and reconnaissance operations to satisfy these requirements. This task includes identifying, validating, and prioritizing IRs; planning and integrating collection, production, and dissemination efforts; issuing the necessary orders, requests, and tasking to the appropriate intelligence organizations; and conducting continuous supervision to ensure effective and responsive intelligence support to current and future operations.
Doctrinal References: (JP 2-0, 2-01, , , MCDP 2, MCWP 2-1, 2-2, NDP 2, NWP 2-01, NTA 2.1)
Suggested Measures:
M1 Days To disseminate initial and subsequent PIRs to all units.
M2 Hours Between updates of PIRs by Plans Cell.
M3 Days In advance of collection, intelligence requirements identified.
M4 Percent Of PIRs identified during execution, not previously identified.
M5 Hours After collection, priority intelligence requirements (PIR) disseminated to subordinate units.
M6 Percent Of total PIRs identified during execution (Execution plus Crisis Action Planning).
Designed Capabilities of a USMC Unit or
Functional Support Capabilities of an Installation, Base, Station
Divided into Six Warfighting Functions
When MCT building, we only write tasks that do not include environments. We will, however, write tasks unique to a specialized unit.
In building METS for inclusion into MCTL, the task selected by a commander must be deemed to be essential/critical to the unit’s mission accomplishment with appropriate conditions and performance standards to assure success.
MCT build process proceeds with a thorough review of the suggested task.
After MCCDC receipt of a suggested task or subtask, the definition of that task must be reviewed, Doctrine provides documentation to support the identified task, and TECOM provides the measures, criteria, and standards by which the unit trained for the task.
As units submit tasks to MCCDC for MCTL inclusion, proper alignment of the task with the UJTL is done, and subsequent DRRS database population of task follows, to assist the unit in reporting readiness of that particular MET.
Supporting Establishment MCT Example:
Currently working with CBIRF in developing METs, so using them as an Example.
The 1st Example shows a suggested MET that the Chemical Biological Incident Response Force (CBIRF) currently performs that needs to be included in the MCTL. This MET, to conduct Command and Control… is addressed in Command & Control MCT 5. The CBIRF unit’s specialized task is addressed in both MCT 6.4 and which addresses Force Protection mission tasks unique to a specialized CBRNE unit.
The 2nd Example shows a suggested MET for inclusion that is NOT addressed in the MCTL. This CBIRF MET needs to be added as either an individual task to a listed CBRNE task already defined.
These Examples illustrate that it is important to realize that many MCTs that a particular unit performs and is critical to their mission accomplishment are addressed in the current MCTL. The ENVIRONMENT in which a unit performs their task is a CONDITION of the task they perform, not to be defined as a separate MCT or within the Title of the task.
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6. MCTL Supports METL Development
Provides the “Building Blocks” for
Mission Essential Task List (METL) Development
USMC TASKS:
1. MCT Conduct Amphibious OPS
2. MCT Conduct Offensive OPS
3. MCT Conduct Defensive OPS
MCT Conduct Irregular Warfare (IW)
MCT Conduct NEO
5. MCT Conduct MOUT
6. MCT Conduct Stability OPS
MCT Support COIN OPS
MCT Facilitate Foreign HA
INFANTRY CORE METL
INFANTRY CORE METs:
1. MCT Conduct Amphibious OPS
2. MCT Conduct Offensive OPS
3. MCT Conduct Defensive OPS
MCT Conduct Irregular Warfare (IW)
MCT Conduct MOUT
TASK (MET)
TASK (MET) 1 2
TASK (MET) 3 4
TASK (MET) 5
TASK (MET)
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7. MCTL / METL Life Cycle Impacts Readiness
HQMC CD&I
MCO METL Development, Review, Approval, Publication and Maintenance
(15 Jul 2011)
USMC units/installations report mission readiness in DRRS-MC using the
MET/METL construct drawing from tasks in MCTL.
(PP&O MCO Readiness Reporting SOP, 2010 Aug - Revision 2013)
CD&I’s MCO , Codifies and Validates:
Process owners, roles and responsibilities
Synchronization and integration of METL development with Advocates
Provides a common, cohesive process and methodology for METL development
Establishes a “central repository” for MET/METL data (MCTIMS/Taskmaster Module DB)
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8. MCTL/METL MCOs and DC, CD&I Directives
MCO Policy on METL Development
Supports and Aligns with other DC, CD&I Directives
MCO _ – MCTL (Policy Revision 2013)
MCO 3900.XX – Advocacy and Proponent Assignments and Responsibilities for the USMC
(Currently in GO Staffing)
MCO B** – Expeditionary Force Development System (EFDS) (Revision/Development 2013)
NEW: Force Development System (MCFDS)
Enterprise Integration Plan (MCEIP) /
Integrated Enterprise Capability Plan (IECP)
Capability Portfolio Mgmt Process (CPM)
MCO _ – Total Force Structure Process (TFSP) (Revision 2013)
MCO – USMC Urgent Needs Process and Urgent Universal Need Statement (UNP/UUNS) (Revision 2013)
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9. USMC MCTL & METL Stakeholders
ALL MARFORS / MARSOC / MEFs/MEUs/MEBs
Units
Readiness Reporting
Training Plan Development
USMC Installations/Bases/Stations
MCICOM (MCIE / MCIW / MCIPAC)
Ground/Aviation/Logistics/Training
ADVOCATES:
CD&I
CE/MAGTF/CYBER
PP&O
PLN/POG/POE
PS (FP/MA (Installations))
I&L
MCI-COM (CORRS Data)
MERIT/MDR: Equipment levels and readiness
DC/AVN
Equipment levels and readiness (SERMIS / AMSRR / NALCOMIS)
M&RA
Personnel data (MCTFS)
CD&I, CDD
MCTL / METL Development, Support Doctrine, Capabilities Development (MID)
Mission Statements, TO&E/TFSMS (TFSID)
TECOM
Ground T&R Manuals (NAVMC)
Aviation T&R Manuals (NAVMC)
MAGTF T&R Manual (NAVMC)
METL Workshop Support
T&R Conferences
Training Database
(MCTIMS)-Ground/MAGTF
(M-SHARP)-Aviation
ALL OAGs
HQMC PP&O/POR
DRRS-MC Development/ Data Automation
DRRS-MC Data interface to Joint Staff, OSD
MARFORCOM
Force Generation Provider
Sourcing Solutions Developer
OPLAN/Named OP METLs/Templates
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10. METL Development Process
SUPPLIERS
INPUTS
PROCESS
OUTPUTS
CUSTOMERS
Units
Installations
Mission Statement:
- Unit Designed Capability
- Installation Support to the
Warfighter
MCTL Task/s
Marine Corps Doctrine or Joint Doctrine
T/O&E
E-Coded Individual or Collective Training Events (T&R Manuals)
DoDI – Installation Benchmark Requirements
See Process Flowchart
Policy Controls:
DoD DRRS Policy
MCO (MCTL)
MCO DRRS-MC
MCO (METL)
MCO XXXX.X (MCTIMS)
METL Development
Workshops
Adjudication
Incorporation into
MCTL/MCTIMS/
DRRS-MC
List of “Mission Essential” Tasks
Conditions
Standards
Criteria Metrics
- T/O&E Required
- OP Sustainment
- DRRS-MC Readiness Assessments
CDD IDs (POM Strategy)
Commanders
MARFORs/MEFs
Install/Bases
Advocates
(i.e., DC/AVN)
HQMC
MROC / JROC
CONGRESS
SECDEF / POTUS
Prioritize Tasks as Essential/Critical to Mission Success
Determine T/O & T/E Required that Affect Task Performance
Start
Core Design Capability
Develop List of Capabilities/ Tasks
Determine Task Output Criteria: Y/N, Time, etc. to conduct Task for Mission Success
Determine Standards for Each Task
Identify Conditions that Affect Task Performance
Identify Training Events that Affect Task Performance
Finish
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11. MET/METL Workshop Adjudication Process
METL Workshops
ADJUDICATION
Publications & Applications
MAGTF T&E Standards Division (GCE/ACE)
OAGs/
ADVOCATES
Training Standards
COI / OPFORS
T&R Manuals
CD&I
Support
MARFORS
M-SHARP
MET / METL REVIEW
MARFORCOM
OPFOR COI Unit Or
Installation, Base, Station
Support
CD&I –
MCTL Tasks / METLs
MAGTF T&E Standards Division (GCE/ACE)
MARFORCOM – OPFOR/Installation Reportable METLs
Support
ADJUDICATION
READINESS REPORTING
MCIE / MCIW / MCIPAC
MCICOM / DC/I&L
HQMC PP&O POR
DRRS-MC / DRRS-S
METL Workshops
MCTL, ALL Unit Core / Core Plus METs/METLs, Mission Templates and Installation METLs are loaded UNCLASS
TECOM MCTIMS “TASK MASTER” Module Data Repository
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12. https://timsapp.tecom.usmc.mil/HomePort/
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13. MCTIMS and Readiness Reporting
MCTIMS - NIPRNET
MCTIMS - SIPRNET
Standards based upon
MOS, Rank, Billet
Standards based upon Core METs,
Assigned METs, and Missions
Individual & Unit
Training Completion
Combat Readiness Percentage
Unit Cohesion
(Who has trained with who)
Combat Readiness Percentage
Personnel #’s and Unit Structure
(TFSMS versus Actual)
Combat Readiness Percentage
Combat
Readiness
Percentage =
Yes
Qualified Yes No
Training Readiness Assessment
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14. DRRS-MC System View & ADS
DoD Joint Staff
DRRS-Strategic (OSD)
(Unit Status Reports and Basic Identification
Element data)
GSORTS / JOPES
(Unit Status Reports and Basic Identification
Element data)
DCIIN / JWICS
MARMS
MC-CAMS
(Installation
Preparedness)
Readiness Management Output Tool (MRMOT)
FUTURE
Interface
DRRS-MC
SIPRNET-CLASSIFIED
ADS DOMAIN TRANSFER
TFSMS
(Org Structure & Equipment
T/O & T/E)
Net Unit Status Reporting
Marine Corps (Net USR-MC)
NIPR
MCTFS
(Active & Reserve
Personnel)
DRRS-MC Authoritative Data Source (ADS) Systems/Owners
DC/PP&O
DRRS-MC (USMC Readiness Reporting System to SecDef’s/COCOM DRRS-Strategic)
(POC-POR)
MC Critical Asset Management System (MCCAMS)**
(POC-PS)
DC/CD&I
Total Force Structure Management System (TFSMS) (Mission Statements, TO&E)
(POC-TFSID)
MC Training & Information Management System (MCTIMS) (Training, MOS,TO&E)
(POC-TECOM & MID)
MC Sierra Hotel Aviation Readiness Program (M-SHARP) (Interfaces with USN-SHARP)
(POC-TECOM & DC/AVN)
DC/I&L
MC Equipment Readiness Information Tool (MERIT) and Master Data Repository (MDR) (Automated logistics information systems (SASSY, MIMMS, MARES, Stock Control System, MOWASP, WOLPH, etc.).
(POC-LOGCOM)
Commanding Officer’s Readiness Reporting System (CORRS) (Installation Bldg/Facility/MILCON Data)
(POC-LFF(F))
DC/M&RA
MC Total Force System (Manpower) – Interfaces w/DC CD&I’s MCTIMS and TFSMS)
(POC-M&RA)
DC/AVN
MC Sierra Hotel Aviation Readiness Program (M-SHARP) (Interface MOU with DC/CD&I-TECOM and USN-SHARP)
Support Equipment Resource Management Information System (SERMIS) (Interface MOU with USN’s Naval Aviation Logistics Command/Management Information System (NALCOMIS)
Aviation Management Supply and Readiness Reporting (AMSRR) (Interface MOU with USN’s Naval Aviation Logistics Command/Management Information System (NALCOMIS))
**NEW SYSTEM
AMSRR
(Aircraft)
M-SHARP
(Aviation)
MERIT / MDR
(Equipment)
MARFORCOM
DATA EXPORT
SERMIS
(Aviation)
CORRS
(Installations/Facilities
Structure MILCON)
TECOM MCTIMS “Taskmaster” Module Data repository
ALL MCTL Tasks, Core / Core Plus METLs are loaded UNCLASS
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15. MCTL/METL Development Supports the USMC Institution
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16. Marine Corps Task Linkages
Tasks are linked Up-and-Down the Chain of Command ISO HHQ
JMETL
Supported COCOM
MARFOR
SN Provide Forces – OPLANs/CONPLANs
METL
MEF
MCT Provide Task Organized Forces
Marine Division
MCT Conduct Defensive Ops
Infantry Regt HQ
MCT Plan and Direct Defensive Ops
Infantry BN
MCT Conduct Defensive Ops
MCT 4.X.X Provide Installation 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 & Station Facilities , Related Infrastructure
MCT Protect the Force
MCICOM
--MCIEast (II MEF)
--MCIWest (I MEF)
--MCIPac (III MEF)
Installations providing Support & Programs to the Warfighters and their Families
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17. USMC METL DEVELOPMENT COMMANDER
All DRRS-MC reporting organizations develop METLs:
COMMANDER
CORE METs
Fundamental design
capabilities of an
organization
Standardized for each
Unit type/Installation
TECOM Standards/
T & R Manual Aligned
Installation Benchmarks
ASSIGNED MISSIONS
Named by JCS/SECDEF
New Dawn/OEF/SFOR
Homeland Security/FEMA
METLS developed/
reported when unit
prepares to deploy or
provides >25% of
capability
OPLANS
Top Priority Plans
Mission Analysis to determine “Essential Tasks” required
COMMANDER’S ANALYSIS
In the past, METLs have been used for unit readiness evaluations through the Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation System (MCCRES) and TECOM develops T & R manuals based on METs/METLs.
UNIT METLs today are derived by three sources:
Assigned METs – missions/tasks assigned by higher headquarters.
OPLAN derived – Essential Tasks identified during Mission Analysis.
Core METs - METs that are based on unit design supported by their respective T&R Manuals.
The METL is the commander’s tool for remaining focused on mission accomplishment. A METL contains the list of a command's essential tasks with appropriate conditions and performance standards to assure successful mission accomplishment.
USMC METL = Tasks, Conditions & Standards
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18. METL Standardization and Alignment
CD&I, TECOM (MAGTF TS) and MARFORCOM conduct “Core” METL Standardization Development Workshops for all GCE, LCE, ACE units, and the Installations/Bases/Stations.
4 yr. effort to align METL Workshop products prior to COI T&R Manual Conferences ensuring METs are identified and linked to T&R Manuals.
Established Core METLs are uploaded into the MCTIMS Taskmaster Module and DRRS-MC database for OPFOR unit and installation readiness reporting :
– Core METLs are linked to a unit’s T&R Manual with E-coded or collective training events; and,
– Define the unit’s Output “Standards” corresponding resource personnel and equipment, and training requirements, to ensure fielding of all warfighting capabilities are integrated across DOTMLPF.
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19. Types of METs/METLs Core Mission Essential Tasks
Critical, discrete, externally-focused tasks that directly enable the execution of the organizational mission
Core METs capture the tasks for which standing organizations were designed, and are standardized for each unit type
Core Plus Mission Essential Tasks
Core Plus Tasks have a lower probability of execution or are 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 an operation.
Based on Core METs, Core Plus METs, Mission templates, and deployment guidance
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20. A broad brush canvas of the environment you expect to do the task in
MET and METL Workshops
Select the MCTs as METs and Develop your COI METL
(20% of the WG’s time)
Select your Conditions (<10% of the WG’s time)
Establish your Standards (>70% of the WG’s time)
An accurate accounting of mission critical tasks your organization does for the fight
A broad brush canvas of the environment you expect to do the task in
Meaningful, relevant, measurable metrics that shape the evaluation of the COI’s readiness to execute a critical task or unit mission
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21. Mission Essential Task (MET)
A Mission Essential Task (MET) is an activity (task) deemed
“essential” or “critical” to mission accomplishment.
A MET is absolutely necessary; indispensable.
Tasks are selected from the MCTL (USMC) or UJTL (COCOM).
Essential Absolutely necessary Indispensable
A “Mission-Stopper”
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22. Task Conditions Conditions are derived from the UJTL for ALL Services
Conditions describe the variable of the OP environment or situation broken
down by Physical, Military or Civil, in which a unit, system, or individual is
expected to operate that may affect performance.
If the Condition does not affect how to train, organize, or equip to perform
the task, it may not be relevant and should not be used.
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23. Types of MET Standards Output (performance) standards:
Quantify the outputs provided to the gaining Force Commander
Focus on the results rather than the process, inputs, or resources applied
Resource standards:
Manpower and equipment required to produce the outputs for the task
Link unit T/O and T/E to corresponding METs
Training standards:
Training required to produce the outputs for the task
Links DRRS-MC assessment to T&R standards
Links “E” coded events to the MET
Minimizes subjectivity
Identify exercises and required certification events
Subordinate/supporting unit standards
Tasks performed by other units that are required to produce the
outputs for the task
Required for intermediate level commands
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24. What Performance is a “GO”?
MET Standards Metrics
The minimum acceptable resource, personnel, equipment, proficiency, training, or output level required to correctly perform the task
Task: MCT Conduct Mass Casualty Operations
Of all other augmentation Billets can be filled with NEC/NOBC/MOS qualified, deployable personnel
Percentage 80
Tasks should have multiple standards
What aspect is being measured?
A Standard
Scale – What yardstick will we measure with?
Criterion – What is the minimum acceptable level or performance?
What Performance is a “GO”?
Measurable Quantifiable Relevant
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25. OPFOR MET/METL Example
OAG Adjudication
MET Alignment to T&R Manuals
Installation METL
MCT/METs/METLs Support to Initiatives
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26. MEF Core Mission Essential Tasks (EXAMPLE)
MCT Provide Task-Organized Forces
MCT Conduct Maneuver
MCT Conduct Amphibious Ops
MCT Conduct Stability Ops
MCT 3 Employ Firepower
MCT Conduct Prepositioning Ops
MCT Conduct Joint and Combined Ops
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27. MCT 1.14 Conduct Stability Operations
MEF - EXAMPLE
Subordinate Unit Standards:
Y/N MEF CE reports DRRS Y/Q for the following tasks:
MCT 1.2 Move Forces
MCT Plan and Direct Stability Operations
MCT Conduct Civil-Military Operations (CMO)
MCT 2.1 Plan and Direct Intelligence Operations
MCT 3.1 Conduct Targeting (Using D3A in Concert w/Joint Targeting Cycle)
MCT Plan and Direct Logistics Ops
MCT Integrate and Operate with Joint, Interagency, Intergovernmental and Multinational (JIIM) Organizations
MCT Exercise C2 of Air and Ground Forces
Y/N DIV reports DRRS Y/Q for the following tasks:
MCT Provide Task Organized Forces
MCT Conduct Offensive Operations
MCT Conduct Defensive Operations
MCT Conduct Amphibious Operations
MCT Conduct Stability Operations
MCT Integrate and Operate with Joint, Interagency, Intergovernmental and Multinational (JIIM) Organizations
Y/N MAW reports DRRS Y/Q for the following tasks:
MCT Conduct Assault Support Ops
MCT Conduct Air Reconnaissance
MCT Conduct Offensive Air Support
MCT Conduct Tactical Air Command Center Ops
MCT Control Aircraft and Missiles
Y/N MLG reports DRRS Y/Q for the following tasks:
MCT Provide HQ for a Logistics Combat Element (LCE)
MCT 4.1 Conduct Supply Operations
MCT 4.2 Conduct Maintenance Operations
MCT 4.3 Conduct Transportation Operations
MCT 4.4 Conduct General Engineering Operations
MCT 4.5 Provide Health Services
MCT 4.6 Provide Services (Nonmateriel and Support Activities)
Y/N MHG reports DRRS Y/Q for the following tasks:
MCT Provide Forces
MCT Conduct Intelligence Support
MCT Establish and Maintain Communications
MCT Establish Supporting Arms Liaison to Joint & Combined Forces
MCT 6.6 Conduct Law & Order Operations
Conditions:
C Foreign Government Stability: Low (unpredictable)
C Refugee Impact: Severe, Moderate, Negligible
C Restraints on Action: Moderate
Output Standards:
Y/N Capable of securing designated critical infrastructure
Y/N Capable of integrating operations with governmental and non-governmental agencies
Y/N Able to provide local populace security and humanitarian needs
Y/N Capable of executing a phased priority of restoration of critical services and infrastructure with utilities , water, food, supplies, transportation, medical services
Y/N Capable of improving the capacity of the partner nation to secure essential services
Observation Requirements:
≥ 1 MAGTF stability operations planning/training/operation event for CE and representative subordinate elements performed within the last 24 months
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28. EXAMPLE: MCT Additions presented for OAG Approval (GCE METL Review – Artillery COI)
ISSUE
BACKGROUND
Description
CMC approved FSRG recommendation to reorganize Artillery Cannon and Rocket units.
METs for Arty REG, Arty REG HQ, Arty Cannon BN, Arty Cannon BN HQ, Mission Statements (TFSD) and Artillery T&R changes required significant changes.
Recommended changes received coordination concurrence by BGen. Berger (PP&O)
Issue Background
Artillery COI have developed NEW MCTs for Split Battery and Rocket Platoon Ops
MCT Conduct Indirect Fires
MCT Conduct Artillery Cannon Split Battery Ops (NEW)
MCT Conduct Artillery Rocket Platoon Ops (NEW)
Provisional Infantry Ops and Route Security
MCT Conduct Offensive Ops
MCT Conduct Defensive Ops
MCT 1.6.X Conduct Provisional Infantry Ops (NEW)
MCT 1.6.X.X Conduct Route Security (Sub to Provisional INF)
DESIRED ENDSTATE
RECOMMENDATION
Describe the Desired Endstate
CD&I/CDD required GCE COI to review these recommended NEW tasks for inclusion in MCTL, inclusion in MCTIMS/Taskmaster ensuring alignment to T&R Manual and for use in relevant METL development for the Artillery units and DRRS-MC readiness reporting implementation.
CD&I/CDD requires quantifiable measurable metrics and standards associated to the NEW tasks.
GCE WG Recommended Deliverables
DELIVERABLE:
TIMELINE: Year-long Initiative
LEAD: LtCol. Andy Tate
Artillery/JTAC OccField Sponsor
GCE Branch, PP&O, HQMC
SUSPENSE: 20XX June
Speaker’s Notes:
Members’ Comments:
ThinkTank:
Other Comments:
GCE METL CONFERENCE ENDORSEMENT: Recommend review by Ground Board/IOAG to approve NEW task recommendations.
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29. Example - Core MET to T&R Linkage
Infantry Bn Core METL
Training Standards for MCT Conduct Offensive Operations
Group A: 100% Bn trained in following events:
INF-OFF-7111 Conduct an Attack
INF-FSPT-7302 Conduct Fire Support Coordination
Group B: Y/N Each company trained to standard in one of the following
INF-OFF-6111 Conduct an attack
INF-OFF-6112 Conduct a night attack
INF-OFF-6113 Conduct a raid
INF-OFF-6114 Conduct a motorized attack
INF-OFF-6115 Conduct tank-infantry integration
INF-OFF-6116 Conduct a mechanized attack
INF-OFF-6117 Conduct a helicopter-borne assault
INF-MOUT-6801 Conduct Urban operations
Infantry T&R Manual (NAVMC (draft))
E-Coded events for MCT Conduct Offensive Operations
INF-OFF-7111 Conduct an Attack
INF-FSPT-7302 Conduct Fire Support Coordination
INF-OFF-6111 Conduct an Attack
INF-OFF-6112 Conduct a Night Attack
INF-OFF-6113 Conduct a Raid
INF-OFF-6114 Conduct a Motorized Attack
INF-OFF-6115 Conduct Tank-Infantry Integration
INF-OFF-6116 Conduct a Mechanized Attack
INF-OFF-6117 Conduct a Helicopter-Borne Attack
INF-MOUT-6801 Conduct Urban Operations
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30. Installation METL Reporting
: DoD and USMC DRRS Reporting Requirements for Installations
2008: Approved installation METs loaded into DRRS for MCIE/MCIW
2010: MCO USMC Readiness Reporting SOP –additional requirements
2011: MCICOM (IOC) and Installation Readiness Conference, NEW METL
2012: MCICOM (FOC) providing overview of Installation Reporting in DRRS-MC
MCICOM Challenges:
Ensuring METs uniformly applicable/shaped to support OPFOR requirements.
Capture/alignment of Installation MET resources to OPFOR.
Methodology alignment of DoD DRRS OPFOR / DoDI Title X Installation requirements and reporting timeline synchronization.
Range requirements: “Weighting” by type of Installation the range supports.
Incorporate the “Pillars” of Mission Assurance into Installation readiness assessments.
Law Enforcement/Corrections Homeland Defense, Disaster and FEMA Integration
Emergency Management (IEM) Access Control and Physical Security
Fire & Emergency Services Force Protection Coordination
AT / CBRN CYBER Info Fusion/Sharing
Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Pandemic Health Awareness
Continuity of Operations (COOP)
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31. Installation Core METs 2012
Installations’ Core Tasks
Ground
MCAS
MCLB
MCMWTC
MCAF Q
MCSF BI
MCT 4.X.X Provide Installation Tactical Training Support (Training Ranges, Areas, Facilities, and Devices) (NEW)
MCT Community Services *
MCT 4.1 Conduct Supply operations
MCT 4.3 Conduct Transportation Operations
MCT 4.6 Provide Services (nonmaterial and support activities)
MCT Provide Airfield Operation Services
MCT 4.9 Provide Base and Station Facilities and Related Infrastructure
MCT 6 Protect the Force
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32. MCTL/METL Support to Ongoing Initiatives
Capability Portfolio Management (CPM)
Construct that evaluates USMC investment strategies against CMC prioritized requirements.
DC, CD&I
MC Force Development System (EFDS / MCFDS / MCEIP / MCIECP) Process:
MCTs are used as “Data Points”, w/other informational sources, in the JCIDS “CBA process”. (MCCL / MGL / SPD)
MCTs are used in linkage of “future” mission scenario-to-“Function/Activity” Areas-to Joint Capability Areas (JCAs).
MCTs supports future CONOPS and provides baseline capabilities required to achieve desired outcomes for future military objectives and POM acquisition and procurement strategies.
DC, P&R
MC Strategic Health Assessment
(MCSHA):
MCTs-to-METs-to-METLs-to-DRRS-MC Readiness Reporting Assessments:
Data provided will illustrate the current “Health of the Marine Corps” by “readiness pillars”:
High Quality People Capacity vs. Requirement
Unit Readiness (METs/METLs) Infrastructure Sustainment
Equipment Modernization
Data provided will illustrate current Capabilities strengths/weaknesses/trends of unit and SE manpower/equipment/training
Data will provide operational planners, trainers, and capability developers and POM strategists:
A baseline for future acquisitions and program funding solutions.
Aid in identifying sustainment, modernization, required resources and identified risks.
“It’s not about the Money, it’s ALL about the Money”
~ ~DC, CD&I
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33. METs/METLs Supports Institutional Readiness Construct
Modernization
Ground
Aviation
Infrastructure Sustainment
High Quality People
Unit Readiness
(DRRS-MC)
METS/METLS=
People
Equipment
Training
Capacity vs. Requirements
Crisis
Response
Steady State
Operations
OPLANS
Marine Corps Institutional Readiness
METs/METLs Supports Institutional Readiness Construct
All Five Pillars at High Readiness = Balance
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34. MCCDC Websites: www.mccdc.usmc.mil/MCTL.htm
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35. QUESTIONS? MARYROI GOLDMAN, CIV MCTL Branch Head HQMC, CD&I, CDD, MID
MCTL Overhaul:
MCTL underwent a complete overhaul in order to support Defense Readiness Reporting System (DRRS) implementation by 30 Sept 05.
There were 473 MCTs (298 between 96-03, plus MARFORLANT added in new tasks), The current MCTL now has 561 Revised Tasks, majority of which were reworded and relocated to be in alignment with UJTL and UNTL
MCCDC coordinated the MCTL as a common language task list for MARFOR unit METL development.
PACOM was using old MCTL; currently revising their METLs using the new MCTL Draft.
MCCDC future intent is to revise existing, and review suggested, unit METs submitted for inclusion into MCTL and subsequent population into DRRS.
I have a POA&M Slide at the end of this brief to illustrate how MCCDC plans to build and develop METs for the Supporting Establishments, Critical Infrastructure Protection, AT, etc. and timelines to accomplish this.
UNTL
USMC participated as co-author of the UNTL 1998 with approving signatures of the CNO/CMC/CCG.
We did not participate in UNTL 2.0 due to the CMC change and the events of 9/11.
MCTL is now Chapter 4 in the UNTL 3.0, for ease of USMC task selection, and is to be signed, staffed and released by 1 Dec 2005.
The MCTL provides a leveraging tool to support Expeditional Manuever Warfare concepts and to show sister service interoperability with the Navy by being able to develop JMETLs using a common Naval publication.
MARYROI GOLDMAN, CIV
MCTL Branch Head
HQMC, CD&I, CDD, MID
(703) / DSN
01 MAR 2013
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