1. National Training Center
Operation Sand Castle 2020
National Training Center

2. 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.

3. Task Organization
CBT
315
CBT
CONST
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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

4. 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

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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
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