1. CANUSLANT 2007 – Breakout Sessions CANUSLANT Workshop Breakout Sessions Workgroup process and outcomes

2. CANUSLANT 2007 – Breakout Sessions Deliverable u A final report out on communication challenges and shortfalls in the transboundary area u Identification of next actions to be taken for improvement in communications u End product : To revise the plan

3. CANUSLANT 2007 – Breakout Sessions Significant Current Gaps u Inadequate Communications Plan to fulfill today’s needs u Is no identified communications leader for plans or protocol u Lack of ability to project a common situational status (( Common Operational Picture (COP)) u No Catalogue to assess communications infrastructure shortfalls –Telephone ( land/cell/satellite) –Internet ( Servers/security/hardware ) –Radio ( frequency mixes/security/dead spots )

4. CANUSLANT 2007 – Breakout Sessions Inadequate Comms Plan u Initiate workgroup to assess shortfalls u Get a plan written u Implement key corrections u Exercise the plan u Update the Annex

5. CANUSLANT 2007 – Breakout Sessions No Communications Leader u Develop Job aid for requirements u Select candidate for each side of the border u Utilise leader for all communications needs and share …. u Immediately establish the role in responses

6. CANUSLANT 2007 – Breakout Sessions Lack of ability to project a common situational status u Identify critical shared information u Determine the tools required to transfer and display information u Train and develop job aids u Evaluate and exercise u Update plans and protocols u Reach out for opportunities for use

7. CANUSLANT 2007 – Breakout Sessions Communications Infrastructure Shortfalls Telephone ( land/cell/satellite) u Pre-wiring of pre-designated command posts and activation plans u Promote use of priority service cards u Assess capacity and develop addition cell repeaters u Pursue agreements for cross border cell provider services. u Inventory Satellite Phones

8. CANUSLANT 2007 – Breakout Sessions Communications Infrastructure Shortfalls Internet ( Servers/security/hardware ) u Pre-wiring of pre-designated command posts and activation plans u Pre-arrange technical response specialists u Develop protocols for access

9. CANUSLANT 2007 – Breakout Sessions Communications Infrastructure Shortfalls Radio ( frequency mixes/security/dead spots ) u Identify Dead Spots and develop plans to address u Establish Joint Frequency Assignments and pre-program where possible u Explore security requirements u Standardise Radio Protocols

10. CANUSLANT 2007 – Breakout Sessions Addressing the Deficiencies u Update the Plans u Test the Plans u Share information in plans u Engage IT and Communications u Outreach to government officials, public and industry. u Revisit sites for larger ICP’s. u Generate generic Joint Command priorities/limitations/objectives/assignments and key decisions list. u Improvement of Communication tools between command posts. u Enhanced Liaison Support between command posts

11. CANUSLANT 2007 – Breakout Sessions Great thoughts…… It will be #30 on my list of #1 priority list This is common to all regions, a fix could be shared Elevate communication problems higher priority.