National Training Center Operation Sand Castle 2020 National Training Center

Operation Sand Castle Overview OPERATION SAND CASTLE (OSC) leverages reserve component engineer units to construct CG prioritized horizontal, vertical and specialized projects that improve the NTC rotational operating environment. OSC is designed as a training exercise in which reserve component engineer units deploy to NTC with their MTOE authorized equipment to conduct mission essential tasks collective training in an austere, contested environment, increasing operational readiness. Within a rotation at the National Training Center, units will face world-class opposing forces while operating in one of the most challenging environments available. Units have the ability to work real world mission, and receive external evaluation on their ability to accomplish mission essential tasks.

Task Organization CBT 315 CBT CONST (-) CONST Total authorized strength of units listed is 636 personnel, ARNG/USAR organizations goal for ECT attendance is at 80% of authorized strength. If goal is achieved 508 personnel would be in addition to existing rotational number. Units of different composition can be sourced based on the project priorities of the National Training Center

Nominated Projects Shock Absorbent Concrete Structures Live UXO Clearance (Garry Owen, Langford) Route Improvement for Maneuver (Alpine) Urban Objective Construction/Improvement Main Supply Route Widening/Maintenance Quarry Operation Well Drilling (Northern Corridor) Electrical Installation Tank ditches and bunkers

Battalion Headquarters and Support Battalion Headquarters and Support: Provides mission command to support and direct units on ground as a portion of a host nation effort. Reporting units will be spread across the battlespace requiring the headquarters to deal with the tyranny of time and space while securing themselves against hybrid threats.

Engineer Construction Company Engineer Construction Company: Units can expect to construct roadways, berm obstacles, anti-tank ditches, or runways in support of the National Training Center mission. The construction company will be in dispersed locations and prone to at least probing efforts of the enemy.

Vertical Construction Company Vertical Construction Company: Increased requirements for our forces to fight in constricted dense urban populations the vertical assets can expect to construct shock absorbent concrete structures or temporary wooden structures throughout the training environment. Being in urban areas means units can expect to have to work with the local populace and react to such threats.

Route Clearance Company Route Clearance Company: This represents the only live route and area clearance mission outside of a theater of operation. Using visual surface clearance and ground penetrating radar former designated impact areas need to be cleared to expand training area. Units will be supported by explosive ordnance disposal and encounter small mortars to artillery impact UXO.

Road to War We are here Initial Planning Conference JUN 19 JUL 19 AUG 19 SEP 19 OCT 19 NOV 19 DEC 19 JAN 20 FEB 20 MAR 20 APR 20 MAY 20 JUN 20 JUL 20 Initial Planning Conference Support Review w/NTC and all Units Mid-Planning Conference Final Planning Conference ROT 20-08.5 CBL/GBL Depart to Fort Irwin Scenario and Project Review/Approval MAC/Clearance CO DTT (if applicable) Initial Personnel/Equipment Roster Due Final Personnel/Equipment Roster Due OPORD Production Individual/Crew Served Weapons Qualifications GCSS-A DODAAC Validation Mission Letter Submission OPORD Production CPX/STAFFEX Rehearsals Supportability Brief Final OPORD Released MAC/Clearance Company must complete demolitions refresher training prior to arrival Drivers and Equipment Operators validate all licensing (night qualifications) Unit Notification and Nomination EN Unit Location EN BN Location Fort Irwin Telephonic