1. NORAD and USNORTHCOM Training and Education Program
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NORAD and USNORTHCOM Training and Education Program
Mr Douglas Johnston, N-NC/J72
24 August 2009
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2. Agenda Training Philosophy Training Levels Learning Management System
Cornerstone Enlisted JPME
Defense Support of Civil Authorities Programs
Assessor Training and Certification
Small Group Scenario Trainer
Exercise Program
Here’s the topics we’ll be covering today

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Training Philosophy
Individual and collective competency-based training and education focused on the NORAD and USNORTHCOM Joint Mission Essential Task Lists (JMETLs)
This strategy is assessed during full-scale exercises involving private sector, local, state, and federal partners (linked directly to readiness evaluation)
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4. Training and Exercise Vision
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Training and Exercise Vision
Mission Readiness
Mission Essential Tasks
Training
Education
Exercises
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5. Training Levels Level 1 – Core Knowledge Competencies
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Training Levels
Arr
Level 2
On-Line
+60
Level 1 On-line
+30
Level 1 Completion
+90
Level 2 Completion
+180
Level 1 – Core Knowledge Competencies
Knowledge of N/NC mission, organization, operations, procedures
Knowledge of Homeland Security/Defense organizations and operations
Knowledge of the Threat
Level 2 – Advanced Knowledge Development
Directorate/Staff Agency specific functional knowledge (link to stakeholders)
Practice
Broad knowledge of Homeland Security/Defense organizations
Exercises
Learning Management System (LMS) Supported
Here’s that same training program laid out in the actual way it’s going to be employed and supported by a training instruction.
Parts of Level 1 & 2 occur at the same time (see timeline at top), and if you think about it, it makes good sense to get as much training done early in the arrival time frame as possible, the reason Level 2 could last 180 days, is completion of Level 2 requires participation in a major exercise.
Expect a TMS tasker asking for inputs on the training Instruction
Level 1 Blended Solution Online and Classroom
Level 2 Varity of requirements
Level 3 can occur throughout one’s stay at N-NC
Problem Solving Knowledge/Leadership Development
Level 3 – Future Leader Development
Advanced knowledge of NC, Homeland Security/Defense mission, organization, operations, procedures
Advanced directorate/staff agency knowledge (strategic view/executive decision making)
Multi-level practice
Breadth
Experience
Depth

6. Level 1 Curriculum Introduction to NORAD-USNORTHCOM
Part 1 – 15 Web-based Training (WBT) modules
Part 2 – 3 days of Instructor-Led Training (ILT), includes 1 day of JCWMD training
NORAD-USNORTHCOM Publication Series Overview – WBT
DSCA Online Course (JKDDC or Phase 1 DoD Course)
NORAD-USNORTHCOM Organizational Structure – WBT
Microsoft SharePoint User Training – WBT
Department of Homeland Security – WBT
Canadian Culture Course – WBT
Mandatory Annual Training (6 x WBT courses)**
Completed within 30/90 days of assignment
6 x Mandatory Annual courses:
CTIP
DOD Information Assurance
OPSEC
Information Security (4 Sessions)
Antiterrorism Level 1
Security Education Training (SET)

7. Mandatory Annual Training (MAT)
Mandatory Annual Training (MAT) is assigned to all N-NC personnel on 1 Jan with completion by 31 Mar:
Combating Trafficking in Persons
DOD Information Assurance
Operational Security
Information Security
Antiterrorism Level 1
Security Education Training
Other training:
Constitution Training (US DOD mil/civ- Public Law )
Network Security Focus Day
Excerpt from Public Law
SEC (a) The head of each Federal agency or department shall—
(1) provide each new employee of the agency or department with educational and training materials concerning the United States Constitution as part of the orientation materials pro-vided to the new employee; and
(2) provide educational and training materials concerning the United States Constitution to each employee of the agency or department on September 17 of each year.
(b) Each educational institution that receives Federal funds for a fiscal year shall hold an educational program on the United States Constitution on September 17 of such year for the students served by the educational institution.
Original Documentation can be found at the following url on page 4:

8. Level 3 Education Program
Purpose of Level 3 is to develop a broad knowledge base for NORAD and USNORTHCOM personnel
Programs:
Graduate Certificate in Homeland Defense Program
30 seats at University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
4 Courses (12 weeks/course)
Masters Degree in Security Studies (HLS/D) Program
4 seats/year at US Naval Postgraduate School
18 month program
2 weeks at NPS each quarter; Remainder via distance learning
DSCA Special Area of Emphasis (SAE)
Professional Education Guest Speaker Program (quarterly)
Cornerstone Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education (EJPME) Program

9. Learning Management System
What is a Learning Management System? Stress: System that supports training! Transforms N-NC into a learning organization, one that is the knowledge of the personnel in this organization will change dynamically along with mission evolution.
Planning transition to JKO LMS ~ Jan 2010

10. LMS New User In Processing
New N-NC personnel
Obtain NIPR access &
Automatic data sync
User account created automatically
User Id
Default Pwd
Directorate
Web interface to user list
Key:
Start Date
User Input
Verify data in LMS
When new personnel arrive at Northcom, as part of their in processing they obtain a user account on the NIPR network and an address. During a nightly job, the LMS data synchronization tool queries the Active Directory database for new user account data. The tool then automatically populates the tables in the LMS database to create new user accounts: a user identification is established with the initial default password, along with address and a start date, and the directorate or special staff assignment. The data sync has a web interface which lists the new user accounts created in the LMS. The LMS administrators review the web interface and verify the data entered in the LMS for the new user account is correct. They then assign the Level 1 training and N-NC mandatory annual training and send a welcome letter to each new user.
Upon receiving the welcome letter, the user then has the information to login and begin registering and completing their Level 1 training.
LMS System
Registers for
Level 1 Training
Assign Training
User logs in
Send Welcome Letter

11. Cornerstone EJPME Continued Program Implementation and Refinement
Program now tracked by module in LMS
Implementation of assignment quizzes to measure learning
New Command Senior Enlisted Leader (CSEL)
Conducting program review to determine way ahead 3 11

12. Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) Program
DOD DSCA Resident Course
O7 and below focus
DSCA State/Region Outreach
State EOC and FEMA RRCC
DSCA Executive Seminar (ES)
O-8 and above, Civilian Equivalent
DSCA Senior Executive Seminar
Governors & TAGs
DSCA “Fly-Away” Team
International Partners, CDR Directed Venues

13. Assessor Training and Certification
Purpose: To certify designated GO/FOs as Assessors & Authorities by providing initial and continuation training in the following areas:
Domestic Attack Assessor (DAA)
Operation Noble Eagle (ONE) Engagement Authority
Integrated Tactical Warning Attack Assessment (ITW/AA)
Weapons Release Authority (WRA) certifications
Canadian Recommending Authority

14. Small Group Scenario Trainer
“Fire in the Sky”
Exercise Details
Exercise Name
Fire in the Sky
Exercise Scenario
Dirty bomb in the Denver, Colorado downtown area
Date
June 2009
Domain Area
Qualification Training for personnel that will operate within the NORAD-NORTHCOM Command Center (N2C2) on their domain specific (Land, Air, Space, Maritime, Cyber and Command) JMETs during a dirty bomb explosion in the Denver vicinity.
Organization
NORAD-USNORTHCOM
Training Audience
NORAD-NORTHCOM Command Center (N2C2) Qualification Training Personnel
Work Products
OPREP, CUB slides, SITREP
Roles
Land Domain Chief
Land Desk
Air Desk
CBRNE Desk
Maritime Desk
Interagency Desk
Emergency Action Coordinator
Cyber Desk
National Guard Bureau
Command Center Director

15. National Guard Training/Exercise Program
Joint Task Force (JTF) Commander Training Course (JCTC)
Prepares potential JTF Commanders to operate across the full operational spectrum
Primary audience National Guard w/select Title 10 and civilian
Four and one-half days in duration
Offered twice per year at NORAD and USNORTHCOM
Joint Force HQ (JFHQ)/JTF Staff Training Course (JSTC)
Trains potential JFHQ-State / JTF-State Staff members
Primary audience NG with local Emer responders/Mgrs
DL and Resident instruction
Vigilant Guard Exercises
4 per yr
2 independent and 2 integrated w/AS and VS

16. N-NC 3-Tier Exercise Program
VIGILANT SHIELD
Homeland Defense CPX
ARDENT SENTRY
Defense Support
of Civil Authorities
FTX
(Incorporated Exercises)
VIGILANT GUARD
NUWAIX
CT Vignettes 1
NC Joint Task Force
Exercises
NORAD Sector
Exercises
The following are just a few examples of the many exercises that we conduct.
Tier 1 Exercises – Full NORAD-USNORTHCOM Battlestaff Exercises, Joint Exercise Program
Tier 2 Exercises – NORAD Region/Sector exercises; NORTHCOM Subordinate Command exercises
Tier 3 Exercises – USNORTHCOM Sponsored Tabletop exercises
Tier 1 Exercise Descriptions (Tier 2 are essentially smaller versions of these)
AMALGAM PHANTOM - A NORAD-USNORTHCOM large-scale live-fly exercise involving all NORAD regions. USNORTHCOM participation will focus primarily on BMD play.
ARDENT SENTRY - A NORAD-USNORTHCOM exercise focusing on Defense Support of Civil Authorities with a secondary focus on Homeland Defense and asymmetric air threats.
VIGILANT SHIELD - Main focus will be on Homeland Defense
NORTHERN EDGE - Capstone event for the State of Alaska’s Homeland Security exercise plan and NORAD-USNORTHCOM and JTF-AK operations in support of the State of Alaska’s plan. Multi-agency and multi-level exercise with major CBRNE incidents, as well as homeland defense and disaster events.
Note: See back up slides for detailed explanations. 2
NC Service Hqtrs
Exercises
NORAD Region
Exercises
Cruise
Missile
Power
Grid
Port
Detonation
Avian Flu
MANPADS
Earthquake 3
Table Top Exercises
Transition – Partnerships are important. Look at Theater Security Cooperation.

17. Table Top Exercises
 9-10 SEP 09 NOVEL STRAIN (PAFB): Pandemic Influenza TTX intended to validate and refine plans between NORAD and USNORTHCOM and other stakeholders. It will incorporate the five RJTFs and a PFO representative for validation purposes.
22-23 SEP 09 TEAM SPORT II TTX (COS): V2010 Preparatory: cross-border employment, interagency coordination, and maritime security.
13 OCT 09 SOLEMN EAGLE TTX (PAFB): Noble Eagle One (ONE) shoot-down incident. Focus will be on ISR requirements, reporting procedures, major stakeholder coordination, consequence management and strategic communications in the wake of an ONE shoot-down incident. May also examine cross border issues.
17 NOV 09 ARMADA GRANDE TTX (PAFB) Description: U.S. and Mexican Navy (SEMAR) TTX to explore common goals and improve cooperation with international partners. Also, identify information sharing possibilities, policy barriers, and examine technology integration issues.

18. Questions?
I solicit your comments and questions

19. BACK UP SLIDES

20. LMS Functions
Assigns required courses based on an individual’s organization and duty position
Delivers courses comprised of interactive multimedia content
Manages instructor-led courses, testing, and exercise participation in fulfillment of curriculum
Automates enrollment system
Trainer/Instructor/Classroom Management
Automates schedule conflicts
Provides management reports for training progress
LMS Doesn’t replace classroom……compliments
Talk to:
Delivers online courses comprised of interactive and stimulating content (video, animation, & audio)
Provides management reports for training progress
Automates enrollment system
Trainer/Instructor/Classroom Management
Auto schedule de-confliction

21. Level 2 Level 2 - Advanced Knowledge Development Examples
FEMA IS-700 – NIMS
FEMA IS-800.B – National Response Framework
JOPES (Joint Operations Planning and Execution System) Planning Course
CONOPS/BSOP (Concept of Operations & Battle Staff Operating Procedures)

22. Web Interface to Data Sync
This is an example of the data synchronization web interface that lists the new user accounts established in the LMS

23. LMS User Summary Screen
Highlighted in this User Summary screen are the fields automatically populated by the LMS. The Assigned Courses are grouped together via “jobs”. Jobs can be created for any grouping of courses, including Level 2, mandatory annual training, service-specific courses, or special programs such as EJPME or AOPME, and assigned to the appropriate personnel.
Assigned jobs containing required courses

24. Overview of LMS Sample User Home Page
Example of User Home Page with Current, Upcoming and Assigned Training highlighted.
Assigned courses display on user’s home page.

25. Tracking Progress Export report to Excel
Manager page shows percent completion by course for the personnel you manage.
Managers can instantly view progress on assigned courses on their Manager page. They can view progress by course or by user and drill down to the details. Both the Summary view (shown here) and the Details view can be exported to Excel. Managers see only data based on the people they manage (for example, the percent of J7 users who have completed a course).
Managers can also create customized reports in Report Manager mode.
Click Details link for names of people who have not completed the course.

26. Avatars in N-NC Courses
An example of avatar use in N-NC Weather course.

27. DSCA Course Details Target Audience: DOD DSCA Training DSCA: 14/yr
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DOD DSCA Training
DSCA: 14/yr
3-phased course
Target Audience:
NC J3, J4, J5, J7, NORTHCOM SJFHQ, SG, IC & WO
DOD/Interagency/NG/ intergovernmental
DSCA ES: 4/yr; 18 students
Target Audience: O-8 and civilian equivalent
Federal, State, Local, Private and Multi-National reps
DSCA State/Region: 17/yr
State Emergency Managers and Regional FEMA leaders
DSCA Senior Executive Seminar (SES): 5/yr
Gov and TAG-Course at NORAD USNORTHCOM
The DoD DSCA Course is conducted 18 times a year via MTT and in-residence courses in San Antonio. The intent is to provide a strategic overview of the DSCA mission to our target audience - DoD personnel, federal agencies as well as local and state governmental officials.
USNORTHCOM provides course guidance and directorship, while ARNORTH executes the training.
The course is conducted in three phases beginning with a web-based course designed to bring all students to a baseline of knowledge on the DSCA mission.
The resident course is comprised of 4.5 days of instruction consisting of academic classes and interactive exercises.
The third phase consists of a post-course continuing education program and updates via electronic mail and on-line postings in order to keep graduates current.
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28. DOD DSCA SCHEDULE DATE LOCATION - 20-24 Apr 09 Hawaii
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DOD DSCA SCHEDULE
DATE LOCATION
Apr Hawaii
May San Antonio, TX
Jun Indianapolis, IN
Aug Colorado Springs, CO
Aug Washington DC
Oct San Antonio, TX
Oct Seattle, WA
Nov Emmitsburg, MD
Dec Colorado Springs, CO
Jan San Antonio, TX
Feb Wash., D.C.
Seating is limited
Full FY09 schedule at USARNORTH.org
Use LMS for Colo Spgs dates – Contact Mr. Austin for the electronic registration form for all other TDY locations
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