Reception, Staging, and Onward Movement (RSO)

Outline Historical Perspective Purpose Principles of RSOI Process Map Definitions Mission Analysis (HR Tasks) Reception (HR Tasks) Staging (HR Tasks) Onward Movement (HR Tasks) Synchronization Matrix Deployment Support RSO Video CLICK TO OPEN

Historical Perspective In the Cold War era, reliance on forward basing and prepositioned equipment tended to mask the importance of RSO&I. The main objective was to receive REFORGER units and link them with their Prepositioning of Materiel Configured to Unit Sets (POMCUS). It wasn’t until the largescale deployment of forces to Operation Desert Shield that the Army rediscovered the difficulties inherent in moving large bodies of troops and their equipment, over intercontinental distances, and reforming them into combat unit’s in-theater. Other operations since then experienced the same problems on a smaller scale.

Purpose It integrates the deploying forces into the joint area of operation and is the responsibility of the supported commander. Deployment is not complete until the deploying unit is a functioning part of the joint force. The time between the initial arrival of the deploying unit and its operational employment is potentially the period of its greatest vulnerability. During this transition period, the deploying unit may not fully sustain itself, defend itself, or contribute to mission accomplishment because some of its elements have not attained required mission capability. RSOI planning is focused on the rapid integration of deploying forces and capabilities to quickly make them functioning and contributing elements of the joint force.

Principles of RSO The purpose of unity of command is to ensure unity of effort under one responsible commander for every objective. In the context of deployment and redeployment operations. Unity of Command Synchronization links deployed personnel, equipment, and materiel in a timely manner. A well-synchronized flow expedites buildup of mission capability and avoids saturation at nodes and along lines of communications (LOCs), thereby enhancing survivability. Synchronization Moving unit personnel and equipment on the same strategic lift platform provides distinct advantages for units and the force closure process. It leverages the strength of the chain of command, simplifies force tracking, and increases training opportunities. Unit Integrity Balance applies to managing the TPFDD flow. Managing the TPFDD allows the supported CCDR to adjust the movement schedule for units as mission requirements or conditions change. Balance

Definitions Reception: The process of unloading personnel and materiel from strategic transport, marshaling the deploying units, transporting them to staging areas, if required, and providing life support to deploying personnel. Staging: The process of assembling, holding, and organizing arriving personnel and equipment into units and forces, incrementally building combat power and preparing units for onward movement, and providing life support for the personnel until the unit becomes self-sustaining. Onward Movement: The process of moving units and accompanying materiel from reception facilities and staging areas to TAAs or other theater destinations, moving arriving non-unit personnel to gaining commands, and moving arriving sustainment materiel from reception facilities to distribution sites. Integration: The synchronized transfer of authority over units and forces to a designated component or functional commander for employment in the theater of operations.

THE RECEPTION, STAGING, ONWARD MOVEMENT, AND INTEGRATION PROCESS MAP Analyze the Mission Confirm Deployment Data Prepare to Receive the Force Conduct Port of Debarkation Operations RECEPTION Assemble and Marshall Forces Prepare the Force STAGING Onward Movement ONWARD MOVEMENT Complete Force Integration Conduct Tactical Assembly Operations INTEGRATION

PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS Analyze the higher headquarters mission with emphasis on the higher unit’s HR mission to ensure synchronization of HR support (review task organization) Identify liaison personnel to clarify issues with the higher headquarters’ mission Identify all essential, implied, and specified tasks Define HR CCIR and EEFI Define the scope of the operation (type, duration, size and composition of the force) Define the capabilities and locations of Ports of Debarkation (APOD/SPOD) Identify the training requirements for the receiving HR elements (TPS, DTAS, eMILPO) to ensure accurate accountability of personnel Identify other HR elements operating in the area (HRSC, TG DET, MMT, ESC/SB HROB) that may be able augment personnel shortages Define the level of Host Nation support (if applicable) Define the level of medical support Define the level of communication support (Who will be responsible for your network connectivity and management? ) Define the level of life support (beds, food, transportation) Define the environment (desert, cold weather, rainy, etc.) Define the threat level Define the expected arrival of forces and commencement of operations Define the size of the HR reception team Determine if theater-provided equipment is available or if home station equipment must be shipped Determine if facilities for receiving personnel is available or will expeditionary equipment must be shipped Identify the workspace requirements to conduct briefings and the staging of personnel (laptops, audio visual screens, tent size, etc.) Analyze the Mission Confirm Deployment Data A specified task is a task specifically assigned to a unit by its higher headquarters. An implied task is a task that must be performed to accomplish a specified task or mission but is not stated in the higher headquarters’ order. An essential task is a specified or implied task that must be executed to accomplish the mission. Essential tasks are always included in units mission statement. Request a copy of the final Deployment Manning Document for the inbound unit Confirm the Time-Phased Force Deployment Data (TPFDD) Confirm the size of the inbound force to validate life support requirements Confirm the composition of the inbound force (i.e. command team) to ensure appropriate lodging is resourced

Prepare to Receive the Force Conduct Port of Debarkation Operations RECEPTION Prepare to Receive the Force Conduct Port of Debarkation Operations RECEPTION Confirm transportation and escorts (Military Police, Movement Control Teams, and Host Nation security (if applicable)) Conduct a rehearsal for the reception of the inbound force Reporting timeline for personnel accountability (PERSTAT, PRR, or PERSUM) Finance entitlements Lodging arrangements Dining facility operations Chaplain support Limited EPS support (DD93/SGLV updates or CAC replacement) MWR support (books, board games, etc.) PAO coordination to ensure no posts to social media TPS operations DTAS operations (unit hierarchy, updating status, HRSC PA liaison) DCIPS (Casualty Operations, location of CLT, and MTF) eMILPO operations (duty status and location changes) Staging operations to prepare the inbound force to move to the next phase Rules of Engagement Support organizations (American Red Cross, AAFES, etc.) Replacement operations Conduct a rehearsal with other enablers to ensure synchronization Confirm arrival time of the inbound force

RECEPTION CONCEPT SKETCH OUTBOUND PROCESSING BAGS SORTED . BAGS ARE X-RAYED TO ENSURE NO CONTRABAND LEAVES THE DEPLOYED AREA HOLDS UNTIL MOVED TO AIRCRAFT OR GROUND TRANSPORTATION 4. ENSURES PAPERWORK IS COMPLETE AND SECURES UNTIL A/B-BAGS ARE TRANSPORTED INBOUND PROCESSING 1. UNLOADS INBOUND BAGS 2. X-RAY MACHINE TO SCREEN BAGS SORTS BAGS ORGANIZES PERSONNEL ACCORDING TO THEIR FINAL DESTINATION MAINTAINS CURRENT TASK ORGANIZATION AND UNIT LOCATOR LIST CONNEX LOADING AREA HOLDS BAGS AFTER IT HAS BEEN SORTED TO FINAL DESTINATION(S) FLIGHT LINE BRIEFING ROOM LOCATION FOR PERSONNEL TO RECEIVE THEIR VARIOUS BRIEFS (I.E. SECURITY, FINNACE, CULTURAL, ROE, ETC.) PRIOR TO MOVING TO THE STAGING AREA CONNEX LOADING AREA MANIFEST ROOM ALL PAPERWORK (TRN FILE) IS PREPARED FOR PERSONNEL TO LOAD INTO DTAS-MOBILE (SIPR) OUTBOUND PROCESSING INBOUND PROCESSING MANIFEST COMMAND CELL TG DET AND HR COMPANY LEADERSHIP MWR ROOM LOCATION FOR PERSONNEL TO CHECK EMAILS OR MAKE CALLS HOME TO FAMILY (MET-TC) CMD CELL EPS CELL (LIMITED) UPDATES TO DD93/SGLV CAC REPLACEMENT ID TAG REPLACEMENT HR ROOM COMMAND CELL MP CELL MWR ROOM CONTRABAND STORAGE STORAGE LOCATION FOR ILLEGAL ITEMS SEIZED DURING X-RAY SCREENS INBOUND / OUTBOUND COMMAND CELL SIPR / NIPR WORKSTATIONS SIPR / NIPR PHONES

Assemble and Marshall Forces STAGING Maintain accurate accountability of personnel as the force assembles in the staging area (PERSTAT, PRR, PERSUM) Confirm P.A.C.E. plan for communicating personnel accountability and timeline of daily reports Perform communication checks Rehearse replacement operations Rehearse casualty operations Confirm the order-of-march and final location of the departing force Confirm the number of personnel in each serial by rank (i.e. slant report: OFF/WO/ENL) Assemble and Marshall Forces Prepare the Force STAGING

ONWARD MOVEMENT Maintain reporting timeline (MET-TC) Maintain personnel running estimates to ensure an accurate HR COP Maintain communication with unit HR representative to ensure accurate reporting of personnel Onward Movement ONWARD MOVEMENT

SYNCHRONIZATION MATRIX SYNCHRONIZATION MATRIX The embedded spreadsheet is organized by HR Core Competency with its associated Key Function. As the planner develops the support plan, use the PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS column to capture tasks that must be accomplished to ensure the RECEPTION, STAGING, and ONWARD MOVEMENT phases are properly resourced. CLICK HERE TO OPEN SYNCHRONIZATION MATRIX

Deployment Support Once the unit has prepared their equipment for deployment, the equipment moves to a central staging area on the installation for further processing. The name, organization and responsibilities for these staging areas may differ between installations however the functions performed to prepare units for movement are essentially the same. The size of the units supported and the frequency of their deployments will have a direct bearing on the size of the installation deployment processing facility. Human Resources SRP. The supporting installation or area command normally establishes SRP checks as a part of the predeployment process to ensure personnel readiness status. These checks include personnel readiness status, military pay support, legal, medical, dental, security, and religious support. The installation will assist commanders, Soldiers, emergency essential civilian employees, and their Families in preparing for deployment. Additional responsibilities include conducting predeployment briefings to assist Soldiers, deploying Army civilians, and their Families in putting their personal affairs in order, and to inform them of available support services. Deployment support process. This comprehensive process that ensures Soldiers, DA Civilians, and their Families are better prepared and sustained throughout deployments. The goal of deployment support process is to facilitate Soldier, DA Civilian, and Family well-being throughout the deployment and provides a means to identify those who may need assistance when faced with the challenges of deployments. The theater human resources manager, in coordination with the TSC is responsible for personnel accountability at the theater processing centers. The unit remains responsible for conducting strength accounting through manpower and personnel channels. The human resources element at the processing centers verify unit manifests, coordinate manifest changes with the USAF, and transmit final flight manifests to the appropriate commands, human resources agencies, and destination installation commanders. SHOW SLIDE: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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