CVW – Based Squadron Course 30 September, 2015
Introduction This presentation covers the following topics: CVW-Based Course Background Metrics Overview Assessments Reporting Rules DRRS-N Accounts CNAF Readiness Brief Training Keys to Success
Background – DRRS Background DRRS provides a single, standardized DoD readiness reporting system based on Mission Essential Tasks (METs) DRRS improves the assessment, visibility, and force management of our forces/organizations DRRS is used by all services to report readiness to DoD and Joint Staff and is commonly referred to as DRRS-S (DRRS Strategic)
Background – Mission Essential Tasks METs are tasks considered essential to accomplish and support missions and requirements assigned by a Joint or Naval Commander The Mission Essential Task List (METL) is based on the Unit’s ROC/POE and maps tasks to capability areas Capability Areas = Warfare Mission Areas from the ROC/POE Squadrons only report on Primary Mission Areas from their ROC/POE Each MET contains a set of conditions and standards The METL is common to all units within a Responsible Organization (RespOrg)
Background – DRRS-N DRRS-N is the tool Navy organizations use to report MET readiness data to DRRS DRRS-N has two software applications DRRS-N Ashore (Shore-based) DRRS-N Afloat (Ship-based) Navy Policy Guidance NTRP 1-03.5 OPNAV 3501.360 CNAP/CNAL 3500.38 Note: All references are on the CNAF Readiness Reference Tool
Background – DRRS-N Data Flow DRRS-N is comprised of a network of interdependent systems, architectures, databases, and applications. The network provides the means for reporting readiness data when Ashore or Afloat. ARRS: Afloat Readiness Reporting Server. ARRS is the hardware that supports DRRS-N Afloat. IRRI: Innovative Readiness Reporting Initiative. IRRI is the software package that supports the DRRS-N application afloat.
Background – DRRS-N Ashore Sample Policy changes: The computed score at the MET level is still the average of all the PESTO scores in that row. The Capability computed score in each PESTO column is still the average of all the scores in that column. The change is in the overall Computed score for each Capability Area which is now the average of the individual Capability Area scores in the Capability Area row.
Background – DRRS-N Assessments DRRS-N contains two assessments: Computed Assessment (Automated) PESTO Pillars (Per, Eqp, Sup, Tng, Ord) Pre-calculated data from authoritative data sources Squadrons will see only the Personnel, Equipment and Training pillars Commander’s Assessments (Subjective) The Commander shall assess Core, Capability Areas, all METs, and the legacy SORTSREPNV C Rates PESTO Pillar data is provided to assist the Commander in making an assessment The Commander’s Core, Capability Area, and MET assessments are the only data that flow up beyond Navy lifelines to DRRS-S Personnel Equipment Training
Background – DRRS-N Data Sources DRRS-N compiles unit resource values (called FOMs or Figures of Merit), using authoritative data sources. These values and associated data are available to the Commander as a guide for making unit assessments. TFMMS – Total Force Manpower Management System FLTMPTS – Fleet Manpower Planning and Training System AMSRR – Aircraft Material Supply Readiness Report SHARP – Sierra Hotel Aviation Readiness Program PFOM – Personnel Figure of Merit ADW – Aviation Data Warehouse AMFOM – Aviation Figure of Merit NTIMS – Navy Training Information Management System Note: The Parent Commands of detachment-based squadrons display the P-Pillar for the entire squadron. Individual dets don’t have their own P-Pillar.
Metrics Overview – PESTO Metrics PESTO pillar data is dependent on inputs, data sources, frequencies, and metrics. The illustration below summarizes the inputs, data sources, frequencies, and metrics for personnel (P), equipment (E), and training (T). Pillar Input Data Source Frequency Metric Metric Owner Personnel NEC FIT Rating FIT Officer FIT COB, BA TFMMS, FLTMPS PFOM Bi-Monthly PFOM = Rs – Gs Rs CNAP N1 Type Wings Equipment Aircraft Assigned Aircraft RBA Systems Assigned Systems RBA AMSRR ADW Daily Based on CNAF Point and Map Tables CNAL N42 Training Skilled Crews (Pf) Sqdn Requirements (Ef) SHARP NTIMS Every 15 days or as updated by the squadron TFOM = Pf x Ef CNAP N40 This slide provides an overview of the metrics and data sources that feed the FOM data. These metrics are approved at the TYCOM level and support the overall Navy Metrics formulas required to feed DRRS-N. Note the frequency at which some of these data sources update DRRS-N. The slide is for reference mostly, but do highlight the Frequency column. Note that two of the data sources update bi-monthly and the E pillar updates daily.
Assessments – Types The Commander assess the following areas with a Y, Q, or N: The MET The Capability Area The Core In addition, the Commander shall update the OARS (Organization and Resource Status) data. OARS will be discussed later.
Commander’s Assessments Assessments – Values The following values are used to assess the Core assessment, Capability Areas, and METs: Commander’s Assessments
Assessments – Values The following values are used to assess the Core assessment, Capability Areas, and METs: Y – Yes (Green) The unit can successfully perform an assigned Capability or MET to the prescribed standards and conditions. A “Yes” assessment should reflect demonstrated performance in training and operations.
Assessments – Values The following values are used to assess the Core assessment, Capability Areas, and METs: Q – Qualified Yes (Yellow) (Used when data may not readily support a “Yes” assessment). The unit is expected to accomplish an assigned Capability or MET to the prescribed standards, under most conditions. This performance, however, has not been observed or demonstrated in operations or training. Units with this rating can be employed for those tasks.
Assessments – Values The following values are used to assess the Core assessment, Capability Areas, and METs: N – No (Red) The unit cannot perform an assigned Capability or MET to the prescribed standards and conditions at this time. Supporting explanations are mandatory for any “N” assessment.
Assessments – TYCOM Guidance Core assessment shall not be assessed as green if either MOB or CCC are assessed less than green The Commander’s assessment shall not be green for any Capability Area if the unit fails to complete the full training requirements for any phase of the FRTP Always Assess to the MCO standard and keep comments pointed and operationally focused “MCO ready” is defined as a unit’s ability to deliver it’s full design capability as delineated in the ROC/POE and should not be measured against the requirement of a specific OPLAN Unit Commanding officers should not report “Y/Green” across the board because their unit is green for it’s current FRTP phase
Assessments – Commander’s Remarks The Core assessment block contains specific sections for your comments: Overall Section: Describe the unit’s current readiness in relation to the wartime mission and ability to conduct current tasking PESTO Sections: Describe the specific readiness issues and operational impacts Comments should focus on current and future capability and issues Projections on readiness changes should be based on events and not just the next DRRS-N assessment Minimum comments should include; Current FRTP (R+) month/phase Next major FRTP milestone Expected deployment date Commander’s top readiness concerns Note: Since only the Commander’s assessment and comments go up to DRRS, remarks about PESTO pillar data should be submitted to CNAF N40 via other means.
Assessments – Commander’s Remarks Personnel Remarks Squadron – Comment on IAs, TADs, and other issues that cause personnel shortages Equipment Remarks Comment on long term aircraft and equipment shortages Training Remarks Use the SHARP reports to highlight skills that are keeping your TFOM scores low Pf data does not appear in the T Pillar drill down, so you must have good comments General Remarks Tips Use plain language; this is not a message, so use sentence case DRRS-N is about MCO capability and not what your unit is tasked with currently Do not use SORTS terminology in DRRS-N comments HSM/VRC CE/Det personnel and equipment shortages are resolved at the squadron level Don’t just write, “Readiness as per FRTP phase” There is no need to delay an assessment due to PESTO pillars that are not populated or erroneous pillar data
Assessments – Commander’s Remarks The SHARP Crew METs w/Individual Skills report is a useful tool for writing Training comments. This report helps the squadron determine the status of skilled crews (Pf) for any given NTA
Assessments – SORTSREPNV Data Reporting In addition to the MET assessments, the Commander shall update the OARS data. CJCS has not released the component services from their responsibility to report SORTSREPNV data USFF includes the OARS data in DRRS-N to capture legacy SORTSREPNV data OARS transmits SORTSREPNV data along with the DRRS-N assessment and creates a SORTSREPNV report internal to the larger DRRS network for use at Joint Staff SORTSREPNV = Status of Resources and Training System – Navy: It was the Navy readiness reporting system prior to DRRS-N. It is still used to feed the Joint SORTS system by submitting OARS data.
Assessments – OARS Data Calculations Everyone with a DRRS-N account can view your OARS data. To update the data in the OARS page, select the Edit buttons or by click on the C Rate boxes. The data in the OARS page is filled in by selecting the Edit buttons or by clicking on the C Rate boxes (in the InStaffing view only).
Assessments – OARS Data Calculations When the user selects either Edit buttons or clicks on the C rate boxes, a data entry screen will appear. Complete the data fields required. Report current employment via the Activity Code sets Report deployment status using the pull-down menu C Rates should be consistent with the commander’s assessed (DRRS-N) values Ordnance C Rates for squadrons are N/A The Supply C Rate is manually calculated based on the PAA of the squadron
Assessments – OARS Data Calculations Report the ship’s UIC when embarked, LAT/LONG when home (homeport only) Category Level and Limitations are N/A for CNAF units Percent Effective is your readiness to perform your currently assigned mission (1-4) Chem-Bio is normally C4 for squadrons until deployed Report BA/NMP/COB for all officers/enlisted in the Personnel Strength boxes Note: The guidance for completing the OARS page is contained in Section 5 of the CNAP/CNAL 3500.38
Reporting – Carrier Air Wing Readiness Report The Carrier Air Wing Readiness Report (CARR) allows the CAG to report readiness issues for the Air Wing Reported in DRRS-N by the CAG only The CARR is a roll-up of all CVW squadrons and VRC detachments by Capability Area The CAG will be able to see all the squadrons and detachments under their OPCON in their roll up view and assess the CVW Capability Areas based on the squadron and detachment DRRS-N assessments
Reporting Rules - Frequency Submit assessments in DRRS-N as follows: Within 24 hours of a significant change in readiness Within 30 days of the last assessment Following completion of major FRTP milestones to include TSTA, ARP, Air Wing Fallon, and C2X When otherwise directed Assessments must be submitted in DRRS-N within 24 hours of a significant change in readiness. An updated assessment must be submitted within 30 days of the last assessment, even if there is no change in readiness. A significant change in readiness is defined as a change in any Capability Area (Yes, Qualified Yes, and No) assessment from the previously reported assessment as determined by the Unit Commander (e.g. Commander’s Assessment). Note: Your ISIC may also direct a DRRS-N assessment based on COCOM or Fleet Commander reporting requirement.
Reporting Rules – Readiness Expectations The Fleet Response Training Plan (FRTP) standards are designed to incrementally prepare a unit for its full wartime readiness During an FRTP cycle, the expectations of readiness increase progressively from “No”(Red) in the maintenance phase to “Yes”(Green) at the beginning of a unit’s employability window The commander’s assessment is expected to change from red to yellow as the unit moves from the basic phase to the intermediate phase assuming that the unit is on track and is resourced appropriately in the FRTP Units should strive to maintain a “Yes”(Green) throughout their employability window unless their mission forces a degrade in certain Capability Areas (single mission focus, non-wartime tasking) Not all units follow this type of FRTP model (HM, VQ(T), VPU, and FDNF) Maintenance Basic Intermediate Employability T&R Funding T Pillar Note: Currently MOB is the only Capability Area that is intended to be green prior to the employability phase.
DRRS-N Accounts DRRS-N Ashore DRRS-N Afloat Tips Requested via the SIPRNET (https://drrsn.nrre.navy.smil.mil/drrsn) Accounts are managed by USFFC At least, CO, XO, and OPS should have Commander permissions Help Desk: 757-836-6365 (DSN 836) Email: drrsn@navy.mil DRRS-N Afloat Primarily where you will make DRRS-N assessments when embarked OPS Dept on the ship/OPS ADMIN on the CVN creates accounts for all embarked units Help Desk: 757-836-5241 (DSN 836) Tips Remember to sync all data when you first use your DRRS-N Afloat account Sync PESTO data only if the data has not refreshed VRC detachments that are land based will use DRRS-N Ashore to report
DRRS-N Accounts - Permissions Account permission levels for both DRRS-N Ashore and Afloat have the same functionality but have different names. The table below describes the permission levels. CNAF recommends that the CO/OIC, XO, and OPS-O all have the Commander/Releaser permission level. The CO has the discretion to assign any permission level to personnel in their command DRRS-N Ashore URL (SIPRNET): https://drrsn.nrre.navy.smil.mil/drrsn DRRS-N permission levels: Ashore Afloat Description View Browser Can only view approved assessments. Cannot make changes to assessments. Cannot see the OARS data. Unit User Drafter Can view and change the assessments of capabilities and NMETs, and save assessment changes, but cannot submit assessment changes. Unit Commander Releaser Can view and change the assessments of capabilities and NMETs, save assessment changes, and submit assessment changes. Can also select the reporting method. NA Releaser and ADMIN CNAL/CNAP Recommends that CO , XO, and OPS all have a DRRS-N account with Commander Permissions. The CO ultimately decides who can submit DRRS-N for the unit.
CNAF Readiness Brief (CVW) Both CNAP and CNAL present a bi-monthly readiness brief to CNAL N00 using DRRS-N readiness data. The CVW pages are organized by FRTP phase. The CVW CARR assessment is displayed on the far left. Unit DRRS-N comments are displayed below.
Training Plan – Methods Three avenues for DRRS-N training are: On-line and embedded training CNAF Readiness Reference Tool Help functions in DRRS-N Pipeline training PXO Course HSM OIC Course ARP DRRS-N Training Waterfront briefs Quarterly at Fleet Concentration sites As requested by units
Keys to Success CO/OIC gets 100% of the vote in the Commander’s assessment regardless of the PESTO pillars The unit needs to understand their FRTP cycle and their readiness expectations Remarks should be focused on readiness issues for your squadron/detachment Do not use SORTS terminology in remarks Ensure that all remark fields are continually updated Concentrate your remarks in the Core Comment block Evaluate all METs, Capability Areas, Core, and OARS on every assessment OARS data should match the current DRRS-N Capability Area assessments Manage the input systems (AMSRR, SHARP, etc.) Flight logging in SHARP really matters The AMSRR must contains numbers for all aircraft and equipment fields, even if the number is zero Take advantage of the TYCOM and Type Wing experts
CNAF DRRS-N Pillar Leads CDR Nate “Dude” Ogle DRRS-N PM 757-836-8244 Mr John Olanowski P Pillar 757-836-9936 CDR Robert Palmore E Pillar 757-836-7392 CDR Timothy “Tonto” Young T Pillar 619-767-7745 Contractor Support Leads Mr Chris Soler Training & Policy Development 757-836-8243 Mr Mark Burgunder Aviation Programs Support Rep 619-955-5800 Mr Tim Leonard NMETL Management 619-767-1191 Mr Dan Scholtes Lead SHARP Support Rep 757-270-0955
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