Seating Chart Front of Room CDR Holihan CSFTL 1 Michael Ullrich USFF

Seating Chart Front of Room CDR Holihan CSFTL 1 Michael Ullrich USFF
LtCol Zellers EWCT Col Maxwell Col Liberto CDR Hogsten Pat McCarthy CAPT Clement LtCol Berardi Russ Williams CAPT Alwine MFC MFC MFC MFC USFF USFF USFF USFF Rip Schrader CSFTL CDR Fonseca CJOS COE Barbara Ballard MFC CDR Adside MSC Steve Suddreth MSTP Mort White CSFTL Michael Moskowitz MFC Mike Reedy CSFTL Tom Cariker II MEF SIM CDR Dumont CTF 24 Johnnie Frame MSTP Odie Ogden CSFTL LCDR Wissen CTF 24 Pat Vega CSFTL Skip Clarkson II MEF SIM Col McGrath EWTGL CAPT Landas TTGL Joe Johannes NMAWC Del Gist NMAWC Bob Kissinger CSFTL Rob George DTCL CDR Rufo ETG Tom Lafferty ETG CDR Pieczynski EWTGL CDR Duffy TTGL Lee Mahoney TTGL LT Mommsen USFF PAO LtCol Marshall 2D MEB Al Koth USAF Col McCarthy II MEF / 2D MEB Col Weisz ESG-2 LtCol Riffer 2D MEB LtCol Bane ESG-2 LCDR Drey USFF PAO Michael Ruwe USCG LtCol Cunningham 2D MEB CDR Radice ESG-2 Maj Demyer 2D MEB LCDR Pastoor ESG-2 LtCol Morgan MFC PAO Mr Hendrickson USFF CDR Holihan CSFTL Front of Room 1

BOLD ALLIGATOR 13 Concept Development Conference
OVERALL: UNCLASSIFIED

Administration and Agenda
4/24/2017 Administration and Agenda

Admin Items Classification Recording of POC information
4/24/2017 Admin Items Classification Recording of POC information Refreshments & ROE Facilities/Restrooms

REAR SLIDING DOUBLE DOORS
4/24/2017 EWTGL Laydown EWTGLANT QUARTERDECK 25 23 JETT 177 MIDWAY 175 TARAWA 19 1 6 7 1 6 8 1 6 5 164 MAHAN 1 6 3 N E C 26 173A 169 166 NECC 173 28 21 185 MEN HEAD 185 FEMALE HEAD VENDING NECC NECC 190 JIOC 183 PKSO EWTGL Parking Lot REAR SLIDING DOUBLE DOORS MSAT EWTGLANT QUARTERDECK 189 EWSP/ AWI 184 IO OPS 15 17 EWTGLANT PARKING LOT 14 MK 86 188 MAGTF BASIC 185 12 13 186 187 UOS C2PC 186A EWTGLANT Bldg 3504 FIRST DECK

CDC Agenda Tuesday (27 Mar)
4/24/2017 : Check-In : Opening Comments and BA Series Review BA11 Review BA12 Review : Draft BA13 Initiating Directive : Draft BA13 Exercise Directive : BA13 Scenario Discussion : Lunch : BA13 Scenario Discussion

CDC Agenda Wednesday (28 Mar) & Thursday (29 Mar)
: External Support requirements : Lunch : Key Processes and MSEL Structure : Exercise Planning Schedule Timeline : CDC Review and Final discussion Thursday : FO/GO CDC Outbrief VTC 1430-TBD: FO/GO discussion (2d MEB / ESG-2)

https://www. portal. navy. mil/hq/MOC/MOC_Pages/BOLD_ALLIGATOR_2013

Mr. Michael ‘Mort’ White
4/24/2017 Mr. Michael ‘Mort’ White CSFTL N5

Seating Chart Front of Room CDR Holihan CSFTL 10 Michael Ullrich USFF
LtCol Zellers EWCT Col Maxwell Col Liberto CDR Hogsten Pat McCarthy CAPT Clement LtCol Berardi Russ Williams CAPT Alwine MFC MFC MFC MFC USFF USFF USFF USFF Rip Schrader CSFTL CDR Fonseca CJOS COE Barbara Ballard MFC CDR Adside MSC Steve Suddreth MSTP Mort White CSFTL Michael Moskowitz MFC Mike Reedy CSFTL Tom Cariker II MEF SIM CDR Dumont CTF 24 Johnnie Frame MSTP Odie Ogden CSFTL LCDR Wissen CTF 24 Pat Vega CSFTL Skip Clarkson II MEF SIM Col McGrath EWTGL CAPT Landas TTGL Joe Johannes NMAWC Del Gist NMAWC Bob Kissinger CSFTL Rob George DTCL CDR Rufo ETG Tom Lafferty ETG CDR Pieczynski EWTGL CDR Duffy TTGL Lee Mahoney TTGL LT Mommsen USFF PAO LtCol Marshall 2D MEB Al Koth USAF Col McCarthy II MEF / 2D MEB Col Weisz ESG-2 LtCol Riffer 2D MEB LtCol Bane ESG-2 LCDR Drey USFF PAO Michael Ruwe USCG LtCol Cunningham 2D MEB CDR Radice ESG-2 Maj Demyer 2D MEB LCDR Pastoor ESG-2 LtCol Morgan MFC PAO Mr Hendrickson USFF CDR Holihan CSFTL Front of Room 10

Future of Bold Alligator
Vision: “The Premier Naval Amphibious Exercise” Overall Focus: Enhance / Improve USN-USMC integration Develop & Identify gaps in Doctrine / TTPs Identify gaps or shortfalls in capabilities & capacity at strategic, operational and tactical levels Training Audience is primarily the MEB / ESG at operator level Integration of Experimentation without impacting training Possible Areas for Expansions: Widen the aperture / coverage to include a full Component Staff or to a JTF (certification) Include more Coalition, expand beyond NATO, or possibly expand to the Pacific? Greater A2AD challenges ESG and/or MEB Certification Greater Inter-Agency involvement Greater Sea-Basing focus Scenario to include Forcible Entry, or HA/DR posture, or both simultaneously Wider spectrum of MPF Operations Strait reopening, port seizure, offload MPF, defend gains Increase allocation challenges with established forces in theater at the tactical and operational levels “Off ramp” for new joint experiments based upon lessons learned from previous BA events Considerations to Maintain Throughout the Process: Need to get the attention of the COCOMs Sharpen a unique capability that only we possess Keep it relevant and credible to the MEB level in current scenarios Aggregation of dispersed forces (USN / USMC / Joint / Coalition / IA)

BA13 CDC Objectives Review BA11 and BA12 assessments and lessons identified Review and refine draft BA13 Initiating Directive and Exercise Directive Identify preliminary external support requirements Assets, facilities, SME augmentation, staffs Identify desired joint and coalition participants Identify key processes, syndicates and leads Determine level, scope and potential experiment integration Establish MSEL structure to include identifying MSEL manager Review and refine exercise planning schedule timeline Determine key issues for resolution and way ahead

BA13 CDC Outcomes Proposed Initiating Directive forwarded to OSEs for approval Concurrence on OCE Exercise Directive content Initial identification of BA13 supporting requirements Facilities, Commands, SME Augmentation, desired participant commands OPRs for key processes Identify desired participants BA13 POA&M Calendar of events Defined deadlines for products with assigned OPRs BA13 POC list

BA11 Review EXCON / Synthetic Tactical
METOC include significant wave heights Fleet System Engineering Team (FSET) support – overtime Overlays / 4W grids installed at supporting sites Blue-Green Sim cross-talk (Blue controlling Green asserts / vice versa) Consistency in Intel reporting and scenario play (increase Intel play) Lack of targets for NSFS H&AHQ fidelity, CA/CMO manning and integration Tactical TLAM control in SACC AOA altitude CATSKILL(CCO) integration into CWC Load Planning proficiency and common load plan distribution Exercise LCAC crew day limitations

BA11 Review Scenario play Start ATO prior to START-EX
Medical planners / medical scenario desires Include Emergency Tango in warm-start Increase IO / Cryptology play (Global Augmentation Policy limitations) Advance Force play Include MIW play Include JLOTS capabilities/assets 24 hour play for landing operations Better training in actual control and SA of landing

LtCol Erin Zellers Deputy, EWCT-N
BA12 Review: Highlights from the 27 Feb 2012 EX BA-12 Waterfront Symposium (Initial Observations) LtCol Erin Zellers Deputy, EWCT-N

Exercise Design Full Staffing vs. Response Cell (CFMCC, CFACC, etc.)
Response Cell plan was insufficient to meet training audience demand Mixture of live / virtual / constructive / in-scenario / ex-scenario led to confusion Blue-on-Blue between NITZE and USMC AV-8B Blue synthetic surface tracks merged with live tracks KEARSARGE had synthetic V-22s in-scenario but live AV-8s ex-scenario Participants forced to manage in-scenario and ex- scenario operations to support unit level training and certification

CSG / ESG / MEB Integration
Effective Unity of Command ESG & MEB coordination (supported/supporting relationship) Transitions (ARG/MEU to ESG/MEB) Orders promulgated via briefs in lieu of operational orders ESG/MEB OPORD not released in message format VTC and chat not available for all participating units (USNS PEARY, FS MISTRAL) ESG/MEB Staff challenges: ESG Staff shift from Napoleonic codes to FOPS/COPS (not structured for enduring operations) MEB Staff unfamiliar with CWC construct Integration of FOPS/COPS improved throughout exercise

ESG / MEB Training Naval forces participating in BA-12 were at varying stages of readiness (basic to advanced) which impacted exercise execution No existing ESG FRTP, MEB pre-deployment training plan, or integrated Naval training Existing staff training not integrated Additional training required to fully integrate staffs Validated necessity for Intermediate & Advanced Amphibious Staff Planning Courses (under development with MSTP and EWTGs)

ESG Manning ESG Staff not manned to support BA-12 level operations
22+ augments and LNOs required to accomplish mission, not including TACRON & DESRON Staffs Key personnel collaterally stood watch; detracted from primary duties (IWC standing watch during CWC responsibilities) Planning cells and N3/5 staff functional areas not sufficiently manned to meet FOPS/COPS requirements Recommend review of ROC / POE to assess operational / non-operational manning requirements

Amphibious Warfare Commander
Roles, responsibilities, and authorities of AMWC not clearly defined AMWC not located with CATF / CLF; presented communication & coordination challenges Limited situational awareness of ship-to-shore movement via air Limited visibility of Advanced Force Operations (Beach Masters) Some mitigation through VTCs, VoSIP and chat rooms AMWC CWC construct requires further concept development, experimentation, and validation

USMC Expeditionary Warfare
Land based expectations (OIF / OEF) may not be expeditionary or sustainable from the sea Determine current land based capabilities relevant to amphibious operations and associated acceptable risk “Golden Hour” adherence (casualty to a LVL III Facility) Multiple collaboration / tracking systems (C2, AADS, EPLRS, AN/PRC-117G, BFT) Heavily armored vehicles WRT Force Protection Precise Munitions / Collateral damage criteria

Information Sharing / Knowledge Management
Information sharing awareness was constrained by multiple sharing venues and access (SIPR CAS, CENTRIXs CAS, USMC Portal, USN vs. USMC servers) KM and sharing of pertinent exercise information on CENTRIXs and SIPR was unequal Extensive use of LNOs Coalition LNOs were effectively utilized by the ESG / MEB Initially lacked ESG Navy LNO on FS MISTRAL Foreign disclosure requirements must be addressed early in the planning cycle and throughout exercise OPTASK releasability precluded information sharing (e.g., ASUW, ASW , AAW, Communications) Lacked FDO capacity

Amphibious Lift BA-12 (live forces) did not exercise amphibious lift requirement of an ESG / MEB Maintenance, support, and supplies embarked were not representative of MEB requirements (duration of exercise) USMC table of equipment (T/E) continues to increase space and weight requirements MV-22 footprint 33% larger than CH-46 F-35 footprint 15% larger than an AV-8B Additional space and support requirements for a MEB were not taken into consideration for BA-12

LHD Class Ship Lacked sufficient tactical and operational level command center C5I systems, planning spaces, and displays to support combined ESG / MEB Staffs & CWCs Recommend identifying MEB / ESG staff requirements early in planning cycle Review existing spaces for potential changes to existing areas (i.e. LFOC, TFCC, SACC, etc.)

Assessment & Lessons Learned Report Flow Chart
MSTP (FER) CSFTL Assessment EWCT (LL Report) MCCLL Report NWDC NLL Report CJOS – COE CNA Reconstruction MCWL EMO LOE # 1 ESG – 2 LL Report ESG / MEB Hot Wash DOTMLPF Actions USFF Integrated analysis and review DOTMLPF Actions USFF MARFORCOM MARFORCOM DOTMLPF Actions MCCDC 5 – 13 APR O-6 level review and align submissions 13 – 20 APR Final internal review of submissions 4 – 15 MAY USFF and MFC Review 15 JUN DOTMLPF POA&M APR MAY JUN 20 APR – 4 MAY Senior Mentor Review 4 – 15 MAY ESG2, 2d MEB and ENT CSG review REVIEW REPORT & DOTMLPF ACTIONS AT WARFIGHTER TALKS

Draft BA13 Initiating Directive
4/24/2017 Draft BA13 Initiating Directive

Addressees

Subject

BA13 Exercise Design/Support product listing
BA13 Initiating Directive (OSE) - post CDC Provides broad exercise guidance Establishes exercise Roles and Responsibilities BA13 Exercise Directive (OCE) - pre FPC* Part I: Exercise admin and instructions Part II: Exercise scenario background and orders Part III: Exercise evaluation, analysis and reports BA13 Exercise Control Book (EXCON) - post FPC EXCON, mentors and trusted agents

CJCSM Exercise Directive Format
1. Description. The joint exercise directive is organized and constructed along the line of a joint operations plan. (Note: This example is for a computer assisted event and should be tailored to the specific training event). 2. Format a. Cover Page. Command, joint exercise name, date of publication, highest classification. b. Record of Changes c. Plan Summary. The plan summary contains the following: (1) Purpose (2) Conditions for implementation (3) Operations to be conducted (4) Key assumptions (5) Joint exercise constraints (6) Joint exercise time line (7) Command relationships (8) Logistic appraisal (9) Personnel appraisal (10) Consolidated listing and impact assessment of shortfalls and limiting factors d. Security Instructions and Classification Guidance e. Table of Contents and List of Effective Pages f. Basic Plan (1) Situation - General. Includes the OSE, training audience(s), purpose, tasked units, and exercise overview. (a) Area of Concern. Describes the joint training event “play box.” (b) Deterrent Options. Discussion of possible actions that might preclude combat operations if applicable. (c) Enemy Forces. Type and nature of opposition forces. References the scenario background in the exercise background in the appropriate annex to the joint exercise directive. (d) Friendly Forces. Includes all units and their command relationships. Includes supporting combatant commands and relationships. Augmentee and liaison-tasked units are also identified. (e) Assumptions. List all assumptions that were made relevant to the scenario and lead-in actions. (f) Legal Considerations. Describes all considerations, both realworld and scenario-relevant, to the joint training event, scenario, and participants. (g) Joint Exercise Objectives. Separate paragraphs to discuss combatant command, task organization, and supporting command joint exercise objectives. These joint exercise objectives may or may not be directly related to training objectives. (h) Training Objectives. Separate paragraphs to state all training objectives by source and UJTL (JMETL) references. (2) Mission. Full mission statement, task, and purpose. Includes the who, what, where, when, why, and how (relevant doctrine and SOP). (3) Execution (a) Concept of Operations. Summary of organization and responsibilities to accomplish the stated mission. Joint exercise phasing is included (if applicable). Identifies the model and/or simulation and what will be simulated. (b) Tasks. Joint exercise development and execution tasks are described for all participating and supporting units and/or agencies. (4) Administration and Logistics. References the logistics support annex and all other support annexes. (5) Command and Control. Physical locations of the command and control and/or HQ structure. Reference to the communications support annex. g. Annexes, as required (examples follow): (1) Annex A, Task Organization (2) Annex B, Intelligence (3) Annex C, Operations (4) Annex D, Logistics (5) Annex E, Personnel (6) Annex F, Public Affairs (7) Annex G, AAR Collection Management Plan (8) Annex H, Environmental Services (9) Annex J, Command Relationships (10) Annex K, Command, Control, and Communications (11) Annex L, Operations Security (12) Annex M, Geospatial Information and Services (13) Annex Q, Medical Services (14) Annex S, Joint Visitor Operations (15) Annex U, Reports (16) Annex V, Space Operations (17) Annex X, Execution Checklist and Milestones (18) Annex Y, Definitions and Glossary (19) Annex Z, Distribution Commensurate with FXP 5

CJCSM C

JP 1-02 initiating directive — An order to a subordinate commander to conduct military operations as directed. It is issued by the unified commander, subunified commander, service component commander, or joint force commander delegated overall responsibility for the operation. (JP 3-18) OPERATION — 1. A military action or the carrying out of a strategic, operational, tactical, service, training, or administrative military mission. 2. The process of carrying on combat, including movement, supply, attack, defense, and maneuvers needed to gain the objectives of any battle or campaign. ESTABLISHING DIRECTIVE — An order issued to specify the purpose of the support relationship. (JP 3-02) EXECUTE ORDER — 1. An order issued by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, at the direction of the Secretary of Defense, to implement a decision by the President to initiate military operations An order to initiate military operations as directed. Also called EXORD. (JP 5-0)

Commanders’ Intent BA12 Mission: Plan and execute a MEB-sized amphibious assault from a sea-base in a medium threat Anti-Access/Area Denial (A2/AD) environment. Intent: BA12 will be a multi-national, Joint service, live & synthetic scenario-driven exercise using East Coast operating areas designed to showcase USN/USMC expeditionary ops as the nation’s future offshore option.

Scenario BA12 Focus areas:
C2 relationships throughout all phases of Amphibious Operations Force employment Combined blue-green C/JFMCC staff Assessment of current C5I capabilities Strategic level engagement, communications, and education Naval staff integration Develop Congressional/OSD appreciation for Navy-Marine Corps readiness and proficiency at jointly executing a complex offshore military option

End State

Planning Group Task Org

Participants

Exercise Support

Objectives

Bold Alligator 2012 Exercise Objectives:
Enhance and continue to revitalize the relationships between II MEF and the Atlantic Fleet regarding amphibious operational capability INTENT OF #1 Develop and refine the supporting/supported relationship and doctrine for MEB/ESG integrated operations INTENT OF #4 Execute Command and Control of all forces in support of amphibious operations from the Seabase and phase aspects of command and control ashore INTENT OF #3 Successfully operate in an anti-access / area denial environment OMITTED Integrate technological, platform, and unit experimentation to enhance future ESG/MEB amphibious capability INTENT OF #5 Engage organizations across the Navy and Marine Corps to develop enterprise solutions for issues & challenges facing large scale amphibious operations INTENT OF #2 Exercise integration of a complete Carrier Strike Group in support of ESG/MEB operations OMITTED (CWC IN #4) USFF / MARFORCOM Commander’s Intent (msg MSG 23FEB2011): BA12 will be a live and synthetic scenario-driven simulation supported exercise designed to train Expeditionary Strike Group TWO (ESG-2) and 2D Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB) staffs to plan and execute a MEB-sized amphibious assault from a seabase in a medium land and maritime threat, anti-access/area denial (A2AD), environment to improve naval amphibious core competency. The scenario for BA12 will present complex afloat and ashore problem sets for the Navy/Marine Corps team based upon potential near term challenges. Focus areas will include but are not limited to load planning, force employment, naval staff integration and examination of current C4I capabilities and command and control relationships throughout all phases of amphibious operations. Scenario development will include training requirements for forces in the midst of their PTP/FRTP to ensure they complete training to meet scheduled follow-on deployments. Exercise Purpose: Revitalize amphibious planning and execution skills within the context of emergent maritime operational concepts, doctrine and processes. Exercise Objectives: Revitalize amphibious planning and execution skills Integrate emergent Navy and Marine Corps operating concepts, policies, doctrine and technologies into planning and execution of ESG/MEB level amphibious operation Develop strong planning relationships between 2nd Fleet and II MEF staffs Identify amphibious operations policy, doctrine, resources, education, and training concerns or shortfalls Integrate operating concepts for employment of sea-based forces in the emerging hybrid warfare environment Define C2 relationships, roles and responsibilities between JFMCC, CTF, ESG, and MEB MEDIUM THREAT: Conventional and asymmetric enemy capabilities that will adapt to US/Coalition operations, challenge our dominance in the littorals, and integrate to achieve a limited A2/AD capability. These threats require the effective application and integration of air, surface, subsurface and mine warfare capabilities in selected areas to ensure sea superiority and access within the JOA/AO/AOA.

Scenario Construct

Timeline BA13 Exercise Planning Major Events Timeline Norfolk CLNC VTC
13-24 AUG 10 APR 12-13 APR Strategic Level Documents 15-19 OCT 7-10 MAY 27-29 MAR Exercise Directive Published 24-27 JUL 26-29 JUL OLW OPT #1 MPC #1 / MSEL Development Conference TLW OPT #1 2 MAR Pre-CDC VTC Norfolk CLNC VTC Complete CDC BA13 Exercise Planning Major Events Timeline Dated: 1 Mar 12 28 JUN IPR ESG-2 WCC 27-31 AUG OLW OPT #2 (The OLW OPTs might need to be longer!) 27 SEP 30 OCT – 2 NOV MPC #2 / MSEL Development Conference 31 AUG 28 SEP OSE Qtrly Update / BA13 Planning Book (OLW docs) TLW OPT #2 NOV-DEC 30 NOV 29 JUN OSE Quarterly Update 14 DEC TLW Orders Crosswalk JAN 13 22-25 JAN 13 FPC / MSEL Conference FEB-MAR 13 SLS FAST Cruise COMM Check/ TRiP ROC Drill BA13 Execution 8-14 Mar / Mar / 25 Feb-8 Mar / 22 Apr-3 May ??????? HOTWASH Waterfront Symp Final Ex Report + 2 weeks + 3 months Considerations: Schedule may adjust depending on execution dates (OPTs, FPC, FCM?, IPRs) Sync with HST FST-J might require adjusted FST-J timeline OLW OPT dependent of OLW staff & crosswalk within exercise construct Need support for HHQ order OSE Quarterly Update in Feb/Mar 13 27 APR 22-25 MAY IPC / MSEL Development Conference 47 30 JUL – 03 Aug 20-31 Aug

Final Para / Other

Refined Proposed BA13 Purpose
Refine ability of ESG-2 and 2d MEB Staffs to plan and execute MEB-sized amphibious operations from a Seabase in a 21st Century threat environment that challenges all aspects of our naval amphibious core competency Enable an assessment of Naval Amphibious Operations within the Single Naval Battle context that includes the full spectrum of warfighting capabilities and Seabase sustainment assets

Draft BA13 Exercise Directive
4/24/2017 Draft BA13 Exercise Directive

OCE directive The BA13 Exercise Directive provides: Direction and guidance for real life support Detailed direction, guidance and instructions to the Executive Syndicate, supporting commands or other activities for the preparation, conduct, support, analysis and reporting of the exercise. It establishes requirements, responsibilities and the schedule of activities for detailed exercise planning Planning Conference Scenario development Simulation support Communications

Consists of: Main Body: Background, Planning, Special instructions, Key Points of Contact Part I: Exercise Admin and Instructions Part II: Exercise scenario background and orders Part III: Exercise evaluation, analysis and reports Working copy with final version prior to FPC Assigns sections to various commands/organizations Reviewed at each Planning Conference Part II completed prior to Primary Training Audience OPTs

Consists of a Main Body with 3 Parts Main Body (1) Background – Exercise purpose, Exercise objectives, Training objectives, JTAs/NTAs/MCTs, Primary Training Audiences, Secondary Training Audiences, External Support requirements, Execution window (linkage to other exercises), Scenario overview (2) Planning – Terms of Reference, Roles and Responsibilities, Exercise Planning major event timeline, Exercise POA&M (3) Special Instructions – Public Affairs, DV concept, Coalition support/joining, Experimentation, Lessons Identified/Lessons Learned process, Security Classification guidance, Scope of post exercise analysis, Operations Security, Budget? (4) Key Points of Contact

Consists of a Main Body with 3 Parts Part I: Exercise Admin and Instructions (1) Task Organization and Participation (Includes command locations) (2) Real Life Support (incl lodging, coalition procedures (FVR, etc.)) (3) Public Affairs Plan / Instructions (4) Visitors and Observers Plan / Instructions (5) C5I and C2 systems, applications and services Plan / Instructions Includes hook-up information (BFTT)? (6) Information Management and Knowledge Management Instructions (7) Lessons Identified/Lessons Learned Instructions (8) Budget Instructions? (9) Exercise Safety Instructions? (Is their Live play?)

Consists of a Main Body with 3 Parts Part II: Exercise scenario background and orders (1) Scenario details (Road to Crisis, UNSCRs, Earmarked force lists) (2) Intelligence overview / STARTEX conditions (3) Operations overview / STARTEX conditions HHQ SOPs/Instructions, Air Operations, Maritime, Amphibious, MISO, Information Operations, Electronic Warfare, METOC Support, Environmental Protection?, Force Protection? Special Operations overview / STARTEX conditions (4) Logistics overview / STARTEX conditions (5) HHQ order (US EASTCOM/CFC or CJTF 950) and/or CTF 955 order Outline key processes in the OPORD (Fires, ATO, etc.) How far do we take Personnel reporting? (6) Acronyms

Consists of a Main Body with 3 Parts Part III: Exercise evaluation, analysis and reports (1) After Action Review (AAR) guidance (2) Evaluation and Certification guidance (3) Exercise analysis and Final Exercise Report (FER) guidance Working copy with final version prior to FPC Assigns sections to various commands/organizations Reviewed at each Planning Conference Part II completed prior to Primary Training Audience OPTs

ESG-2 Training Objectives
Refine ESG-2 / 2d MEB integration to plan and execute amphibious operations ( Forcible Entry versus an A2AD Threat ) Refine coordination with CFMCC Blue/Green Staff and “Single Naval Battle” Validate DATF SOPs and EDATF MOU Validate AMWC concept and Amphibious C2 structure Integrate Coalition forces (Include SOUTHCOM AOR countries) Maximize CENTRIXS for Classified Communication, Planning and Document Distribution Execute CMPF Duties through AFOE OPS via Sea Basing Refine force integration with CSG / USCG / NEF / USA / USAF / SOF Refine SACC SOP to include IO, Space, JSOTF, TLAM EA and integration into the CWC Structure Develop a SOP for sustained Air/Surface Ship-to-Shore Movement

2d MEB Training Objectives
Conduct integrated (ESG/MEB) planning and execution of an amphibious operation in an area denial (AD) threat environment to improve naval amphibious core competency Develop a Landing Plan that employs combat organized forces ashore in support of the scheme of maneuver Develop and validate load plans for the Landing Force to include submission of MDSS II data and TPFDD to validate the JOPES process Refine supporting/supported command relationships for amphibious operations within a joint campaign Plan and execute ship-to-shore movement Validate 2d MEB SOP for Amphibious Operations Plan integrated Amphibious Task Force, Landing Force and supporting Naval and joint forces solutions to conduct forcible entry/counter anti-access/area denial (A2AD) Exercise command and control of MEB forces from the Seabase Synchronize fires with maneuver Plan the continuation of operations ashore to include C2 of forces Plan and execute transition of the MEB C2 from afloat to ashore if required Plan and execute logistics/sustainment of the Landing Force from the Seabase

BA13 Scenario Discussion
4/24/2017 BA13 Scenario Discussion

Execution phasing and format Conduct 2 execution windows with scene setter between For example: D-3 to D+2 (C2 & integration) & D+20 to D+22 (Seabase sustainment & FOPS/FuPlans) Focus on transition between phases? CFLCC arrival? Platforms vs. Modules Global sourcing/play? Length of exercise: 3 weeks Week 1: Staff forming/B2C2WG/C5I connectivity Week 2: First execution window Week 3: Second execution window 24 hour response cell capability? 8-10 hour sim play? Weekend schedule?

Proposed Execution Window
Scene Setter Scene Setter S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S C5I FAST Cruise / Ramp up Execution Phase 1 Execution Phase 2 EXCON INFOFLOWEX StaffEx Rehearsal COMMEX

Road to Crisis Similar to BA12 Road to Conflict? Add HA/DR? Wider theater concerns TBMD, Counter-piracy, IRTC escort, TSC How much of a resource management challenge?

USEASTCOM / CFC Operations Joint, Coalition, other Naval force footprint in theater? NEF, MIW, SPECWAR, MPF shipping CFACC, CFLCC, JSOTF-TC Define threat level Air, Surface, Sub-surface, Land, Assymetric Conditional requirements for DATF / E-DATF? Level of activity on Amethyst Island How established is the ALSS? MAW aircraft? CFACC assets? Staggered force inflow, start geographically separated, start co-located?

AMBER/AMBERLAND COUNTRY TEAMS (JECG) ORANGE FONT – COALITION
4/24/2017 4/24/2017 Exercise Force List? COALITION FORCE HEADQUARTERS UN WFP IMO EASTCOM (JECG) AMBER/AMBERLAND COUNTRY TEAMS (JECG) CJTF 950 ???? CTF 951 CFLCC CTF 955 CFMCC CTF 958 JSOTF-TC CTF 959 CFACC/CAOC Response Cell AEF? Response Cell? Key leads (C-codes) Response Cell SOCOM? MARSOC? Response Cell # AF? CTG 955.0 CSG (HST) CTG 955.1 ATF (Platform???) CTG 955.2 LF (Platform???) CTG 955.3 LOG TF CTG 955.4 TASW CTG 955.5 MIW CTG 955.7 MPRG CTG 955.9 CSG #2 Response Cell T-AO T-AKE T-AVB MPF? Coalition forces CTF 24 T-AGOS SUBs CRUDES? Coalition forces NMAWC? MCMRON 3 LHD? MH-53s? EODMUs? Joint forces Response Cell CPRW-11? P-3C (AIP?) P-8 CSG XX? CVW X? CDS XX? CVN CRUDES Coalition TG? CSG-10? CVW-3? CDS 22? CVN CRUDES ESG-2 (CATF) CDS ??? CRUDES SUB? LHD/LPD/LSD ARG? NECC? Joint forces Coalition forces/staff 2d MEB (CLF) MEU? RLT 2? MAG 29? CLR 25? Joint forces Coalition forces/staff BLUE FONT – USN GREEN FONT – USMC PURPLE FONT – JOINT ORANGE FONT – COALITION RED FONT - TBD 64 64

BA13 C2 Considerations Command Structure and Interagency Play
USEASTCOM / CFC assigned CJTF? Desire to replicate USMARFOREAST? Phasing and structure of C2 Require an Operational Reserve? Develop a more robust Interagency play? For who? In what form? Need to identify source.

Proposed Execution Window
Game progresses 24/7 24 hour response cell support ( ) 12 hour support ( ) requires 10 hour support ( ) requires 8 hour support ( ) requires

BA13 OLW Considerations CFMCC: institute Blue/Green CFMCC staff initiative Leadership = EXCON / Full Trusted Agents Identify CTF 955 / CFMCC planning lead Balance between Active and Reserve components Identify training opportunities Early identification of key positions and planning opportunities CTF 955 (CFMCC) COM: CTF-20? CTF 955 (CFMCC) DCOM: provided by MFC? CTF 955 (CFMCC) COS: provided by MOC TT CTF 955 (CFMCC) Staff Structure (must be available for planning process) Napoleonic codes or Functional codes? Identification of individual code leads Who assists development of OLW USFF MOC TT support (how, what areas) Other commands to support development (JECC?)

BA13 Joint/Coalition Considerations
Level of coalition participation OLW, TF, TG, individual units Who has lead for invites and administration? USAF: USAF CAOC response cell Other USAF unit participation Army Expeditionary Force? What role? What C2 arrangement? What NTAs are we validating? USCG Staff interaction, processes and capabilities Investigate seams Interagency SOCOM

BA12 Syndicate Leads Syndicate Blue Lead Green Lead 4/24/2017
Executive Mr. Michael “Mort” White – CSFTL N5 Col Thomas McCarthy – II MEF Exercise Control CDR Keith Holihan – CSFTL N53 LtCol Daniel Seibel – MSTP Air CDR James Preston – CSFTL N34 Mr. Mel Reeves – MSTP Land Mr. Dave Gellene – CSFTL N57 Mr. Bob Blose – MSTP Maritime CDR Chuck Sellers – CSFTL N31 LtCol Mike Sutherland – II MEF Information Operations Mr. Mark Nold – CSFTL N57B Mr. Tony Clapp – MSTP Intelligence CDR Joseph Robson – CSFTL N2 Mr. Joe Mitchell – MSTP Scenario/SOM Mr. Derry Chalker – CSFTL SDS Mr. Cliff Simmons – MSTP MEB/ESG Integration LCDR George Pastoor – ESG-2 Logistics CDR Aaron Traver – USFF Mr. Ken Wickwire – MSTP Fires CAPT – USFF Mr. Rick Simmons – MSTP Manpower Mr. Robert Schrader – CSFTL N51 Mr. Steve Suddreth – MSTP C5I CDR Kelvin Upson – CSFTL N6 Maj Donald Herod – MSTP Synthetic Technical Mr. Odie Ogden – CSFTL N9 Mr Johnnie Frame – MSTP Opposition Forces CAPT Jeff Connor – CSFTL N7 Mr. Don Holmes – MSTP Assessment LtCol Benjamin Luciano – EWCT Mr. Jim Duran – MSTP Info Management / Knowledge Management LT Robert Adams – CSFTL N6KM Mr. Steve Collins – MSTP Public Affairs / DV Management LCDR Charles Drey – USFF PAO LtCol Matt Morgan – MARFORCOM Coalition CDR Rob Goodroe – USFF LtCol Aaron Cunningham – II MEF

BA 13 Syndicate Noms 4/24/2017 Syndicate Blue Lead Green Lead
Executive Mr. Michael “Mort” White – CSFTL N5 Col Thomas McCarthy – II MEF Exercise Control (Exercise Directive) CDR Keith Holihan – CSFTL N53 Air (apportionment/allocation/ATO?) CSFTL N34 Land (incl SOF) ETG Maritime CSFTL N31 Information Operations CSFTL Intelligence Scenario / Scheme of Maneuver Logistics (TPFDD, USFF Fires (incl Joint Targeting?) EWTGL Manpower Mr. Robert Schrader – CSFTL N51 C5I Synthetic Mr. Odie Ogden – CSFTL N9 Mr. Tom Cariker – II MEF Sim Center OPFOR TTGL Assessment EWCT IM/KM Chet Natale – USFF Public Affairs / Communication Strategy LCDR Drey LtCol Morgan Coalition LtCol Berardi – USFF N35 Foreign Disclosure Officer USFF FDO II MEF FDO Interagency NECC CTF-955 / CFMCC Lead MFC

Key Processes and MSEL Structure
4/24/2017 Key Processes and MSEL Structure

Key Processes CTF 955 Apportionment and Allocation
CTF 955 Air Planning Joint Fires integration CTF 955 internal process (NTTP ) Joint Targeting integration Need to identify leadership and clearly delineate the processes Leads should expect primer before IPC

BA13 MSEL Structure Master Scenario Event Criteria
An event created to stimulate the Training Audience to do something (act, disregard, communicate, etc.) Linked events that support one or more Mission Essential Tasks and Training Objectives Part of the overall scenario, tied to a Theme with synchronized Storylines/Threads Relates staff processes and tactical learning objectives Master Scenario Event List (MSEL) Collection of pre-scripted events intended to guide an exercise towards a specific outcome Relational database… w/ report funtions…

BA13 MSEL Structure Identified shortfall from BA12 Way Ahead
It’s not just about INTEL… MSEL requirement has broader implications Way Ahead Identify MSEL Manager: Mike Reedy (CSFTL N5T) Integrate MSEL structure and processes: prior to IPC Identify BA13 Themes and Storylines/Threads Identify supporting MSEL developers by name Establish product (reports) to be used/monitored during development and execution

JMSEL Kneeboard Card

BA13 MSEL Structure

ESG-2 Exercise Design Requests
Develop certification process for ESGs, using BA13 as cornerstone for ESG-2 Develop Strategic Communications plan early and engage at all levels Develop all Unclassified Exercise Guidance and Material on NIPR Develop all Classified Exercise Guidance and Material on CENTRIX Use SIPR for NOFORN items ONLY! Exercise ESG/MEB Flagship other than LHD (LCC / CVN / Coalition / Other?) Additional OPT Planning Time: OPT #1: Mission Analysis OPT #2: COA OPT #3: CONOPS OPT #4: Landing Plan Cross Walk Symposia: Ship to Shore C2 (Air & Surface) & AMWC Duties / Responsibilities Fires to include integration of SACC into the CWC Structure CWC Development to include detailed discussions on DATF / EDATF Multiple Task Force Battlespace / CMD Relationships / C2

Exercise Planning Schedule Timeline
4/24/2017 Exercise Planning Schedule Timeline

BA13 Exercise Planning Major Events Timeline
+ 3 months Dated: 1 Mar 12 Final Ex Report ??????? Norfolk CLNC VTC Complete 22 Apr-3 May HOTWASH 1 week prior BA13 Execution FEB-MAR 13 ROC Drill FEB-MAR 13 COMM Check/ TRiP FAST Cruise LATE FEB 13 JAN 13 FPC / MSEL Conference 14 DEC TLW Orders Crosswalk 4-7 DEC OSE Quarterly Update 30 NOV MPC #2 / MSEL Development Conference 29 OCT – 02 NOV IPR 15-19 OCT TLW OPT #2 28 SEP TLW OPT #1 27 SEP OSE Qtrly Update / BA13 Planning Book (OLW docs) 11-14 SEP IPR 31 AUG MPC #1 / MSEL Development Conference 27-31 AUG IPR 26-29 JUL OLW OPT #2 (The OLW OPTs might need to be longer!) 29 JUN OLW OPT #1 29 JUN IPR 24 MAY OSE Quarterly Update 19-22 JUN Considerations: Schedule may adjust depending on execution dates Symposia OLW OPT dependent of OLW staff & crosswalk within exercise construct Need support for HHQ order OSE Quarterly Update in Feb/Mar 13? IPR 7-10 MAY IPC / MSEL Development Conference 27 APR Strategic Level Documents 12-13 APR IPR 13 APR Strategic Level Documents 27-29 MAR Event Initiating Directive Published CDC 2 MAR 79 Pre-CDC VTC

BA13 CDC Outbrief Summary
4/24/2017 BA13 CDC Outbrief Summary

BA13 Scenario Summary Single execution window, maximizing platform integration and hook-up (BFTT) D-4 to D+5 (ATF/LF in theater assigned .1/.2) Scenario runs 24 hours / 10 hour window Amethyst Island: 700nm from Treasure Coast Level III capability / get well ALSS? / Viable force location Road to Crisis Garnetian advance into Amber, want FEO Garnetian force size (force ratio) Asymmetric threat

BA13 Scenario Summary Blue Force NEF, MIW: shorter time in theater
NSW, CFACC: decrease assets MPF shipping: no // Designation of Sqdn w/ ComRel: yes CSG: in theater ARG/MEU: East Coast and West Coast (in prior?) No hospital ship Representative East Coast Amphib fleet USS Ponce for MIW

Adjusted CDC Exercise Force List?
4/24/2017 4/24/2017 COALITION FORCE HEADQUARTERS UN WFP IMO EASTCOM (JECG) AMBER/AMBERLAND COUNTRY TEAMS (JECG) CJTF 950 CTF 951 CFLCC CTF 955 CFMCC CTF 958 JSOTF-TC CTF 959 CFACC/CAOC Response Cell AEF? Response Cell Key leads (C-codes) Response Cell SOCOM? MARSOC? Response Cell # AF? CTG 955.0 CSG CTG 955.1 ATF CTG 955.2 LF CTG 955.3 LOG TF CTG 955.4 TASW CTG 955.5 MIW CTG 955.7 MPRG CTG 955.9 CSG #2 Response Cell T-AO T-AKE MPF? Coalition forces CTF 24 T-AGOS SUBs CRUDES? Response Cell NMAWC? MCMRON 3? USS Ponce MH-53s EODMUs? Joint forces Response Cell CPRW-11? P-3C (AIP?) P-8 CSG XX? CVW X? CDS XX? CVN CRUDES Coalition TG? CSG-10? CVW-3? CDS 22? CVN CRUDES ESG-2 (CATF) CDS ??? East Coast L-Class CRUDES T-AVB MSC SUB? ARG? NEF Joint forces Coalition forces/staff 2d MEB (CLF) MEU? RLT 2? MAG 29? CLR 25? XVIII Airborne Corp? Coalition forces/staff BLUE FONT – USN GREEN FONT – USMC PURPLE FONT – JOINT ORANGE FONT – COALITION RED FONT - TBD 83 83

Draft BA13 Initiating Directive
4/24/2017 Draft BA13 Initiating Directive

Addressees ADD: NMAWC CJOS COE 10TH FLT MSCLANT MSC HQ ETG Phibron 6
Remove 2

Subject EVENT INITIATING DIRECTIVE

Commanders’ Intent INTENT:
…..OPERATIONS FROM A SEABASE IN A MEDIUM THREAT (REFERENCE XX) ENVIRONMENT TO IMPROVE NAVAL AMPHIBIOUS CORE COMPETENCY.

Scenario BA12 Focus areas:
C2 relationships throughout all phases of Amphibious Operations Force employment Combined blue-green C/JFMCC staff Assessment of current C5I capabilities Strategic level engagement, communications, and education Naval staff integration Develop Congressional/OSD appreciation for Navy-Marine Corps readiness and proficiency at jointly executing a complex offshore military option Assessment of Naval amphibious capabilities, doctrine and TTPs

End State END STATE: AN INCREASED NAVAL AMPHIBIOUS CAPABILITIY WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF A GREATER NAVAL FORCE PACKAGE THAT INCLUDES THE FULL SPECTRUM OF WARFIGHTING CPAABILITIES AND SEABASE SUSTAINMENT ASSETS.

Planning Group Task Org
Primary training audience: ADD CSG

Participants (3) ARG ships (5)MSCLANT/CTF 23

Participants

Exercise Support Additional Support commands:
ADD Expeditionary Warfare Collaboration Team (EWCT) ADD CTF-24 ADD MSCLANT/MSC HQ NMAWC

Objectives

Scenario Construct 10 day event
Execution days: 22 Apr 2013 to 1 May 2013

Key Issues and Way Ahead
4/24/2017 Key Issues and Way Ahead

Key Issues & Way Ahead IPC Enablers Single Naval Battle Brief for IPC
Syndicate Lead preparations Exercise Directive assignments Main Body: CSFTL

Key Issues & Way Ahead

Key Issues & Way Ahead Preliminary IPC Objectives and tasks
Review Event Initiating Directive and draft Exercise Directive Review requirements, tasks and POA&M Confirm HQs / forces level and scope of participation Review planning situation and theater information requirements Assess IM/KM structure / data population Assess external training support requirements (Identify POCs for components) Assess requirements for augmentation and support for TA Assess evaluation, observation and analysis requirements Assess experiment integration and training requirements Assess EXCON manning and resources (Identify names for EXCON)

Key Issues & Way Ahead Preliminary IPC Objectives and tasks (cont’d)
Assess Interface of M&S Tools with Operational C2IS Assess CIS resources and connectivity (C5I topology) Assess Augmentation and External Support Determine Requirements for IO/NGO Participation/Support Draft the STARTEX Conditions for Collective Training (Crisis Action Planning and Exercise Conduct) Establish ESMD shell Consolidate requirements and issue tasking Establish Points of Contact for all participating organizations Determine key issues for resolution and way ahead

4/24/2017 Back-up Slides

ESG-2 / 2d MEB BA12 Training Objectives
Conduct integrated ESG/MEB planning and execution of a large scale, Seabased, amphibious operation in a medium threat environment Develop a Landing Plan that employs combat organized forces ashore in support of the scheme of maneuver Develop and validate embark plans for ESG and MEB forces Plan and execute ship-to-shore movement Refine and Validate ESG-2 SOP Exercise command and control of assigned forces across a distributed environment utilizing a CWC construct Synchronize fires with maneuver Plan and conduct sustainment of ATF Plan the logistics/sustainment of LF ashore from a Seabase 2d MEB Conduct integrated (ESG/MEB) planning and execution of an amphibious operation in a medium threat environment Develop a Landing Plan that employs combat organized forces ashore in support of the scheme of maneuver Develop and validate embark plans for MEB forces Plan and execute ship-to-shore movement Validate 2d MEB Amphibious SOP Plan integrated solutions to counter anti-access/area denial (A2AD) Exercise command and control of MEB forces from the Seabase Synchronize fire support with maneuver Plan the continuation of operations ashore to include C2 of forces Plan and execute logistics/sustainment of the Landing Force from the Seabase USFF / MARFORCOM Commander’s Intent (msg MSG 23FEB2011): BA12 will be a live and synthetic scenario-driven simulation supported exercise designed to train Expeditionary Strike Group TWO (ESG-2) and 2D Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB) staffs to plan and execute a MEB-sized amphibious assault from a seabase in a medium land and maritime threat, anti-access/area denial (A2AD), environment to improve naval amphibious core competency. The scenario for BA12 will present complex afloat and ashore problem sets for the Navy/Marine Corps team based upon potential near term challenges. Focus areas will include but are not limited to load planning, force employment, naval staff integration and examination of current C4I capabilities and command and control relationships throughout all phases of amphibious operations. Scenario development will include training requirements for forces in the midst of their PTP/FRTP to ensure they complete training to meet scheduled follow-on deployments. Exercise Purpose: Revitalize amphibious planning and execution skills within the context of emergent maritime operational concepts, doctrine and processes. Exercise Objectives: Revitalize amphibious planning and execution skills Integrate emergent Navy and Marine Corps operating concepts, policies, doctrine and technologies into planning and execution of ESG/MEB level amphibious operation Develop strong planning relationships between 2nd Fleet and II MEF staffs Identify amphibious operations policy, doctrine, resources, education, and training concerns or shortfalls Integrate operating concepts for employment of sea-based forces in the emerging hybrid warfare environment Define C2 relationships, roles and responsibilities between JFMCC, CTF, ESG, and MEB

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