1. USPACOM Deployable Joint Task Force Augmentation Cell (DJTFAC) (U)
Col Kelly Lawson Deputy Division Chief, Crisis Action Planning USPACOM Future Operations (J35) 6 Nov 2012
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2. Goal: Move the curve up and to the left
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SITUATION (U)
Problem: USPACOM missions and operational design depend on the ability to activate Joint Task Forces (JTFs) that can reach operational mission capability rapidly; current policy of ad hoc JTFs does not meet mission need; SJFHQ gone.
Minimum
Competence
Operational Competence
Goal: Move the curve up and to the left
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FACTS (U)
(U) All COCOMs are mandated by CJCS to maintain a JTF Readiness Program
(U) Early-1990s: USPACOM activated the Deployable Joint Task Force Augmentation Cell (DJTFAC)
(U) Early 2003: Standing Joint Force Headquarters (SJFHQ) activated & DJTFAC deactivated, USPACOM J35 activated
(U) 1 Oct 2011: SJFHQ disestablished
(U) 1 Oct 2011: USTRANSCOM Joint Enabling Capabilities Command (JECC) Global SJFHQ activated
(U) 8 Dec 11: CDRUSPACOM reactivated the DJTFAC 3
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4. 4 DJTFAC MISSION (U) MISSION STATEMENT
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DJTFAC MISSION (U)
MISSION STATEMENT
(U) Deployable Joint Task Force Augmentation Cell provides USPACOM a rapidly deployable, cross-functional staff element capable of temporarily assisting JTF HQs, when activated, initiate crisis action planning and critical battle staff processes in order to accelerate the operational capability of designated priority JTFs. 4
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CDRUSPACOM INTENT (U)
(U) Purpose: Accelerate JTF operational competence at the start of a crisis
(U) Method:
Establish an O6-led core assigned to PACOM J3
Designate matrixed team of functional SMEs from PACOM HQ
Upon USPACOM OPT activation, J352 + DJTFAC participate
Upon JTF activation, DJTFAC Core and selected matrixed SMEs deploy to the forming JTF for temporary assistance
Upon agreement of CJTF and CDRUSPACOM, redeploy DJTFAC
Prior to activation, DJTFAC Core facilitates a higher state of readiness for designated JTFs
(U) Endstate: USPACOM has a rapidly deployable means to accelerate the operational competence of designated JTFs, both during crisis activation and pre-crisis 5
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6. USPACOM Crisis Planning Team (U)
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USPACOM Crisis Planning Team (U)
(U) Crisis Planning Team is Led by O6
Reports to Future Ops Division (J35)
J352 - Crisis Response Planning Branch
2 US planners + 1 vacant
1 Canadian LNO
J359 – DJTFAC
5 core personnel (including OIC and NCOIC)
~20 matrixed Subject Matter Experts
(U) Upon Crisis, Operational Planning Team forms with both branches
(U) If JTF activated, DJTFAC can deploy if necessary 6
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7. STRATEGIC C2 STRUCTURE (U)
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STRATEGIC C2 STRUCTURE (U)
CDRUSPACOM J3
J35
J359 DJTFAC
J352 Crisis Response
Planning Branch
J35 Dep CAP
Air/Space Planner
O4/5
Army Planner
O4/5
Naval Planner
O4/5
Marine Planner
O4/5
Ground Planner
O4/5 (vacant)
Naval Planner
O4/5 (vacant)
NCOIC
E57/8
Canadian LNO O5 7
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8. STRATEGIC C2 STRUCTURE (U)
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STRATEGIC C2 STRUCTURE (U)
DJTFAC MATRIX
Matrixed = ~20 8
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9. 9 Way ahead (U) Readiness to be reported to J02 monthly, and in DRRS
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Way ahead (U)
Readiness to be reported to J02 monthly, and in DRRS
Core:
(U) Build capability / credibility during joint / combined exercises
(U) Coordinate with stakeholders (e.g. potential JTFs, JECC, J7, COE, etc) to establish complementary capabilities / processes
(U) Build standardized SOP (Crisis Action Planning templates, Deployment checklists, efficient/effective training program, etc)
Matrixed:
(U) Deployment: Complete deployment training / requirements
(U) Employment: Be ready to deploy/employ on short notice
Complete online prerequisite training
Participate in monthly DJTFAC training
Participate 2 deployed exercises per year
Option to build pool of matrixed vs single points of failure 9
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10. DJTFAC Tentative Trips & Exercise Calendar – FY12/13
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As of 29 Oct 2012
DJTFAC Tentative Trips & Exercise Calendar – FY12/13
Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep
JECC Meet/Greet ( Norfolk, VA)
Talisman Saber 13
STAFFEX
(Yokosuka, JP
JTF 505
Meet/Greet
( Camp Courtney, JP)
Terminal Fury 13
(TBD)
Talisman Saber 13
( USS Blue Ridge, TBD)
TS PT 1
PACFLT
JTF 507
26 Jan-6 Feb
TF 13
PACOM
14-22 May TS
PACFLT
JTF 507
16-26 Jul
JECC
19-20 Sep
Norfolk
III MEF
4-7 Oct
Okinawa
USFJ & JTF 507
Meet/Greet
( JP)
I Corps
Meet/Greet
( McChord, WA)
III MEF STAFFEX
(Palawan, PI)
ASEAN
(Brunei)
PHIBLEX
8-18 Oct
7th FLT &
USFJ
TBD Dec
I CORPS
TBD Mar
ASEAN
8-18 Jun
Joint Exercise Malaysia 13
( Kuala Lumpur, MY)
TEMPEST EXPRESS (Bangladesh)
MNFSOP 17
(India)
TEMPEST EXPRESS (Wellington, NZ)
JEM 13
MFP
29 Jan-6 Feb
MPAT
BGD (T)
TBD Apr
MNF SOP 17 IND
TBD Jun
MPAT
NZL
TBD Aug
USPACOM
Meet/Greet
( Local Area)
BALIKATAN 13
(Manila, PI) BK
MFP
5-17 Apr
PACOM ORIENTATION Sep-Nov
= JECC participation
= DJTFAC Outreach
= PACOM JEP
= OCA
Level 1
= Other exercise
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Questions (U) ? 11
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