1. BOLD ALLIGATOR 13 Mid Planning Conference #1 Plenary
4/26/2017
BOLD ALLIGATOR 13 Mid Planning Conference #1 Plenary
OVERALL: UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED

2. Commander, Strike Force Training Atlantic
4/26/2017
RDML Scott Craig
Commander, Strike Force Training Atlantic 2
UNCLASSIFIED

3. Deputy Commander, US Fleet Forces Command
4/26/2017
VADM Michelle Howard
Deputy Commander, US Fleet Forces Command 3
UNCLASSIFIED

4. The Strategic Environment

5. 1994

6. Bold Alligator 2013
Amber

7. AUDIENCE

8. COALITION

9. SYNTHETIC

10. Administration and Agenda
4/26/2017
Administration and Agenda
1010
UNCLASSIFIED

11. 4/26/2017
1111

12. Admin Items Classification Recording of POC information
4/26/2017
Admin Items
Classification
Recording of POC information
Refreshments & ROE
Outbrief Submission
Facilities/Restrooms
1212
UNCLASSIFIED

13. EWTGLANT Bldg 3504 FIRST DECK
4/26/2017
EWTGL Laydown
EWTGLANT
QUARTERDECK 25
JETT 19
177
MIDWAY
175
TARAWA 1 6 8 1 6 7 1 6 5
164
MAHAN 1 6 3 N E C
173A
169 22
166
NECC 27
173 28 21
Lobby 21
185
MEN
HEAD
185
FEMALE
HEAD
VENDING
NECC
NECC
190
JIOC
183
PKSO
MSAT
EWTGLANT
QUARTERDECK
184 IO
OPS
189
EWSP/
AWI 15 17
EWTGL
Parking
Lot 14
MK 86
188
MAGTF
BASIC
185 12 13
187
UOS
C2PC
186
186A
EWTGLANT Bldg 3504 FIRST DECK
1313
UNCLASSIFIED

14. BA13 MPC#1 / MSEL Dev Conference Focus Areas
4/26/2017
MPC#1 is a “Detailed Planning” conference
‘Good ideas’ are allowed, but progress is required
The next major events are the FDR Training and the Advanced Amphibious Operations Course (BA13 Academics Seminar)
MPC#2/MSEL Dev Conference #2 are TBD
Syndicates Must
Resolve IPC outstanding issues
Review/refine/develop portions of the Exercise Directive
Review/refine exercise support manning document (ESMD) inputs
Report progress and refine detailed POA&M to include assignments and deadlines
Capture JMSEL requirements for days 3&4
Exercise construct Lessons Learned 14
UNCLASSIFIED

15. BA13 MPC#1 Agenda Tuesday, 11 September 2012 (MPC#1)
: Security Check-in
: Opening Remarks / Plenary Session
: Syndicate Working Groups
EXCON Working Group , Scenario Working Group, OLW Processes Working Group
: Syndicate breakouts
: Syndicate Lead daily wrap-up
Wednesday, 12 September 2012 (MPC#1)
: Syndicate morning crosstalk meeting
: Syndicate breakouts
: Final Syndicate wrap-up
UNCLASSIFIED

16. BA13 MPC#1 Objectives
Review/Refine POA&M and follow-up on Initial Planning Conference (IPC) outstanding issues
Review/Refine exercise planning major event timeline
Develop/Refine BA13 Exercise Directive
Draft Part I – Exercise administration and instructions
Final Draft Part II – Exercise scenario background and orders
Draft Part III – Exercise evaluation, analysis and reports
Confirm participants, scope of participation and training objectives
Identify vignettes to support specific training objectives
Determine key issues for resolution and way ahead 16
UNCLASSIFIED

17. BA13 MSEL Dev Conference Agenda
Thursday, 13 September 2012 (MSEL Dev Conference)
: MSEL Development
Review Sign-In procedures (Trusted Agents, JSAF and MTWS operators etc.)
Review Exercise Objectives
Review DRAFT Training Objectives by Training Audience
Confirm Scheme of Maneuver by Warfare Syndicate
Confirm the “Threads” and “Themes” Fields cover the Training Objectives
Conduct JMSEL Training and Draft a Sample Implementer
Limited Discussion of JMSEL as the BA Synchronization Tool
Friday, 14 September 2012 (MSEL Dev Conference)
Complete Day One Tasks as Required
Set Agenda for Syndicate and Trusted Agent Data Entry (Deadlines)
Discuss Review and MSEL Synchronization Goals
UNCLASSIFIED

18. BA13 MSEL Dev Conference Objectives
Review MSEL design
Review/confirm training audience training objectives, validate themes and threads/storylines, and enumerate key events in support of the above
Conduct JMSEL registration and training
Establish roles and responsibilities of MSEL scripters
Identify simulation and stimulation means, methods and detail MSEL holders below the JMSEL level. Examples include JSAF and MTWS scripting in support of JMSEL key events (e.g. TTGL and II MEF Sim Center)
Determine key issues for resolution and way ahead 18
UNCLASSIFIED

19. Exercise Objectives and Updates
4/26/2017
Exercise Objectives and Updates 19
UNCLASSIFIED

20. BA13 Event Initiating Directive
Intent: BA13 will be a synthetic, scenario-driven exercise designed to improve naval amphibious core competency through focusing on the Single Naval Battle concept and refining Expeditionary Strike Group Two (ESG-2), 2d Marine Expeditionary Brigade (2d MEB), and a Carrier Strike Group (CSG) staffs' ability to plan and execute MEB-sized amphibious operations from a seabase operating in a medium threat anti-access area denial environment.
For the purpose of exercise BA13, an area denial threat includes a set of hybrid capabilities ranging from coastal defense and anti-ship cruise missiles, mines, limited fixed wing attack aircraft, and fast attack craft/fast inshore attack craft, and improvised explosive devices. The threat will adapt to U.S./multi-national operations and challenge our dominance in the littorals. These threats, when dispersed throughout the joint operating area/area of operations/amphibious operations area, have the capability of integrating conventional and irregular effects at critical times and locations to produce sufficient and sustained combat power that will require an integrated response to ensure friendly freedom of action.
Focus Areas (include, but not limited to):
C2 relationships throughout all phases of operations
Naval staff integration
Force apportionment and employment
Examination of current C5I capabilities
Load Planning
Assessment of Naval Amphibious capabilities, doctrine, TTPs 20
UNCLASSIFIED

21. BA13 Event Initiating Directive
End State: An improved set of Naval Amphibious capabilities within the context of the Single Naval Battle construct
Exercise Objectives:
Continue to enhance the relationship between II MEF and the Atlantic Fleet to maintain an optimum Naval operational capability
Demonstrate effective command, control, integration, and interoperability with joint, multi-national, and interagency elements in large-scale amphibious operations
Demonstrate capabilities and potential for naval and joint force projection and sustainment from a Seabase while identifying associated Doctrine, Organization, Training, Material, Leadership and Education, Personnel and Facilities deficiencies, and implications these deficiencies pose to naval forces
Continue to refine supporting/supported command relationships and composite warfare doctrine for amphibious operations within a joint campaign
Integrate complementary experimentation and other initiatives to enhance future naval force capabilities with minimal impact to training 21
UNCLASSIFIED

22. BA13 Events to Date BA13 Concept Development Conference (27-29 Mar 12)
4/26/2017
BA13 Events to Date
BA13 Concept Development Conference (27-29 Mar 12)
BA13 In Progress Reviews (27 Apr, 24 May, 24 Jul, 31 Aug)
CUSFF / COMMARFORCOM mtg (23 May 12)
CUSFF / COMMARFORCOM ltr to CNO/CMC
CUSFF / COMMARFORCOM CPOAT
ESG-2/2D MEB Symposia schedule
Intel and Logistics Estimates and background production
Series of Operational Level of War (OLW) OPTs
CUSFF / COMMARFORCOM C2 Discussions (05Sep12)
MPC#1 Executive Syndicate Meeting (10Sep12) 22
UNCLASSIFIED

23. BA13 Message Traffic CSFTL CDC Summary Msg (121400Z APR 12)
4/26/2017
BA13 Message Traffic
CSFTL CDC Summary Msg (121400Z APR 12)
ESG-2 Response to CDC Summary Msg (132000Z APR 12)
CSFTL BA13 IPC Calling Msg (231244Z MAY 12)
COMUSFFC and COMMARFORCOM BA13: Event Initiating Directive (181728Z JUN 12)
CTF-20 BA13 Assignments (282108Z Jun 12)
II MEF Request West Coast MEU (291359Z Jun 12)
CSFTL IPC/MSEL Draft Summary Msg (111842Z JUL 12)
MARFORCOM Request for Army support for BA13 (121953Z Jul 12)
I MEF Pending 11 MEU Participation in BA13 (081500Z Aug 12 )
CSFTL MPC#1/MSEL Development Conf Calling Msg (091914Z AUG 12)
II MEF BA13 Foreign Disclosure Representative (FDR) Training (271656Z AUG 12)
USFF and MARFORCOM BA12 Key Findings Tasking (291015Z AUG 12)
I MEF Response wrt 11th MEU Participation in Bold Alligator 13 (292128Z Aug 12) 23
UNCLASSIFIED

24. Updates since BA13 IPC GHWB CSG has replaced HST CSG (Blue Blazer)
4/26/2017
Updates since BA13 IPC
GHWB CSG has replaced HST CSG (Blue Blazer)
TLW OPT dates have been adjusted
Exercise Directive Part II new post date of 05Oct12 24
UNCLASSIFIED

25. BA13 Exercise Planning Major Events Timeline
+ 3 months
within 1 week
Final Ex Rpt
Dated: 10 Sep 12
22 Apr-01 May
HOTWASH
1 week prior
BA13 Execution
Norfolk
CLNC
VTC
Complete
2 week prior
Mission Rehearsal
29 MAR 13
FAST cruise / ROC drill
4-8 MAR 13
OSE Quarterly Update
26 FEB – 01 MAR 13
SACEX/DATF Training
20-22 FEB 13
FPC / MSEL Sync Conference
28-31 JAN 13
Final Embark Conference
14-16 JAN 13
Mid Embark Conf / SACC/FECC/DATF Conf
14 DEC
TLW Orders Crosswalk
4-7 DEC
OSE Quarterly Update
26 – 30 NOV
MPC #2 / MSEL Development Conference
TLW OPT #2
29 OCT – 02 NOV
15-25 OCT
TLW OPT #1
11 OCT
KSG ARG / 26 MEU FST-GC
05 OCT
CDR Design Conference
1-4 OCT
BA13 Exercise Directive Part II
28 SEP
Advanced Amphib Ops Course
18 SEP
OSE Qtrly Update
11-14 SEP
FDR Training
5-7 SEP
MPC #1 / MSEL Development Conference
5 SEP
OLW OPT #2
31 AUG
C2 Workshop
27-29 AUG
IPR
25-28 JUL
Initial Embark Conference
24 JUL
OLW OPT #1
17-18 JUL
IPR
27 JUN
ESG-2 TFCC trainer
29 JUN
USFF & MSRFORCOM C2 Workshop
19-22 JUN
OSE Quarterly Update
24 MAY
IPC / MSEL Draft Conference
7-10 MAY
IPR
APR-MAY
Strategic Level Documents
27 APR
Event Initiating Directive Published
FDR training (TBD)
23 APR
IPR
27-29 MAR
USFF/MFC mtg
2 MAR
CDC 25
UNCLASSIFIED
Pre-CDC VTC

26. Draft BA13 Projected Force List (23Apr13 ~ D-3) UNCLASSIFIED 4/26/2017
Dated: 10Sep12
COALITION
FORCE
HEADQUARTERS UN
WFP
IMO
EASTCOM
(JECG)
AMBER/AMBERLAND COUNTRY TEAMS
CJTF 950
CTF 951 CFLCC
CTF 955 CFMCC
CTF 958 JSOTF-TC
CTF 959 CFACC/CAOC
SOF
RC-135, RQ-4, Tankers, E-3, E-8C, EC-130J, EC-130H
GHB CSG
(CCSG-2)
ATF
(CESG-2) LF
(CG 2D MEB)
TASW
(CTF-24)
NEF
(CRG-2)
CSG #2
(TBD)
CSG-2
CDS 22
CVW-8
GHW BUSH
LEYTE GULF
PHILIPPINE SEA
ROOSEVELT
TRUXTUN
Coalition forces
ESG-2
CPR 6 / 8
WASP
BATAAN
IWO JIMA
MESA VERDE
NEW YORK
FORT MCHENRY
GUNSTON HALL
ASHLAND
CARTER HALL
OAK HILL
KSG ARG
CPR-4
KEARSARGE
SAN ANTONIO
WHIDBEY ISL
MKI ARG
CPR-5*
MAKIN ISLAND*
GREEN BAY*
PEARL HARBOR*
CRUDES
F SHERMAN
STATEN ISL
Joint forces
Coalition forces/staff
RLT
MAG
CLR
BHG
11 & 26 MEU
AA Bn (USA)
Coalition forces/staff
TG 24.2
IMPECCABLE
EFFECTIVE
FLORIDA
PITTSBURG
SCRANTON
BOISE
CRG-2
CRS-4
NCHB
UCT
NMCB
MDS Co
EOD
MCAT
IET
COMCAM
PSU 312
CV*
ESCORT*
LOG TF
(CLF EAST)
J LENTHALL
LARAMIE
T-AKE*
WRIGHT
MIW
(NMAWC)
MPRG
(CPRW-11)
MCMRON 3
PONCE
2xMH-53s
EODMUs
CPRW-11
4xP-3C AIP
2xP8
White Box: White/Response Cell
Blue / Green Box: Training Staff
BLUE FONT – Live BFTT
RED FONT – Live non-BFTT
GREEN FONT – Virtual
BLACK FONT – Constructive
ORANGE FONT – Unknown at this time
*participants are subject to change
COCOM
OPCON
Coordination
TACON 26
UNCLASSIFIED 26

27. Coalition Participation
4/26/2017
Coalition Participation
Country
Projected level of participation
Argentina
Australia
Brazil
Canada
NCTE node (staff/trainer)
Chile
Columbia
France
Germany
Italy
Country
Projected level of participation
Mexico
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Peru
Portugal
Spain
Turkey UK
1-star response cell staff 27
UNCLASSIFIED

28. 4/26/2017 28
UNCLASSIFIED

29. https://community.apan.org/bold_alligator/default.aspx UNCLASSIFIED
4/26/2017 29
UNCLASSIFIED

30. Road to Crisis Scenario Timeline
4/26/2017
Road to Crisis Scenario Timeline 30
UNCLASSIFIED

31. BA13 Date Conversion TODAY Dated: 07 Sep 12 UNCLASSIFIED 4/26/2017
Real
World
Date
25-28 Jul / 5-7 Sep
2012
15-19 Oct /
29Oct–02Nov
2012????
08-20 Apr 2013
C5I FAST Cruise: Apr 2013
Mission Rehearsal: Apr 2013
23 Apr 2013
26 Apr 2013
Scenario
25 Feb –
04 Mar 2013
12 – 21 Mar 2013
22 Mar –
08 Apr 2013
06 Apr 2013
Apr 2013
16 Apr 2013
20 Apr 2013
Events
OLW OPT
(CTF 955)
TLW OPT (ESG-2, 2D MEB, CSG-2)
ESG-2 / 2D MEB embark CONUS
3x CRUDES, 2x Subs CHOP to CTF 955 on arrival to CJOA
ESG-2 / 2D MEB U/W from CONUS (includes integration and rehearsal)
HST CSG & 1x SSGN CHOP to CTF 955 on arrival to CJOA
ESG-2,
KSG ARG,
T-AKE,
T-AVB & QE2 CSG CHOP
CTF 955;
2D MEB & 26 MEU transfer TACON to CTF 955 on arrival to CJOA
NEF follow-on echelon CHOPS to CTF 955 on arrival to CJOA
Projected D-Day
TODAY 31
UNCLASSIFIED

32. Scenario Timeline JAN 2013 FEB 2013 MAR 2013 APR 2013 MAY
4/26/2017
Dated: 10 Sep 12
Scenario Timeline
CJTF 950 CJOA: 10 day sea transit / 8 hour air transit
CTF 955 VTC Updates
ESG-2 / 2D MEB U/W from CONUS (integration/rehearsal)
MPSRON identified out of theater
Garnetian forces positioned
on border
Savannah mayor secedes
Garnet incursion into Amber
ESG-2 / 2D MEB Embark
BA13
Execution
OLW OPT
TLW OPT 15 30 12 25 04 12 21 22 8 9 20 22 1
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY 26 20 16 23 28 10 16 6 16 20 23 28
IDPs increase
West Coast ARG/MEU, LOGTF, TASWC, MIWC, NEF(-), MPRG established in theater
UNSCR 1657:
Condemns Garnet support to insurgent / terrorist groups
UNSCR 1658:
Establishes embargo / sanctions
UNSCR 1660:
Condemns, authorizes mil actions
UNSCR 1661:
Calls upon Garnet to cease mil operations NLT 21 Apr
3x CRUDES, 2x sub arrive in CJOA
HST CSG, 1x SSGN & 2x T-AGOS arrive in CJOA
NEF(+) arrives in CJOA
AFOE
/FIE
Projected D-Day
CJTF PLANORD
ESG-2 / 2D MEB, T-AKE,
T-AVB, KSG ARG / 26 MEU, &
QE2 CSG arrive in CJOA
UNSCR 1659:
Demands compliance w/ UNSCR 1658 32
UNCLASSIFIED

33. JAN 2013
4/26/2017
Savannah Escambians rise up against Savannah Muscogees following months of Garnetian rhetoric laying claims to Savannah and its oil infrastructure. Garnet increases covert support to Savannah Escambians.
Savannah (Amber) mayor declares his township seceding to Garnet.
Garnetian forces positioned along border heighten level of readiness, with a Mechanized brigade reinforced posturing to invade Amber to provide “security and stability” to the local Escambians.
Piracy and armed robbery continue to threaten maritime trade.
International pressure increases on both Amber to maintain its security, and Garnet to halt support of extremists.
Muscogees flee Savannah setting conditions for humanitarian problem (IDPs).
UNSC session meets to discuss resolution.
Without a clear-cut international legitimacy, governments around the world continue to monitor the situation.
Ongoing U.S military support to Amber/Amberland continues in the form of FID, COIN and CT.
Some nations start prudent planning efforts in response to Garnet’s aggressive activity.
SOF
MCM/
PON
NEF (-)
West
ARG/
MEU
SSN
Amethyst Island
700nm from TC
SOF X
RQ-4,
RC-135,
P3, P8, 33
UNCLASSIFIED

34. FEB 2013 OLW OPT: 26 Feb – 05 Mar 2013 X XX X UNCLASSIFIED 4/26/2017
Garnetian Mechanized brigade reinforced crosses Amber border (12Feb) to secure LOCs into Savannah. Intel of Div-sized force mobilizing ivo Macon. Garnet naval forces conduct defensive mining of Savannah.
Savannah (Amber) mayor works with Garnet to ‘establish security in the township’.
Insurgency activity within Amber and Amberland continues.
Piracy and armed robbery incidents continue to occur, Garnet increases arms acquisition.
Garnetian reinforcement forces remain positioned along the border, working Strategic Messaging.
Garnetian Navy and AF patrolling along the Savannah coast. The Navy commenced SSK and surface ship deployments north of the Amber Straits, deployments from west coast of Garnet begins.
International pressure remains.
UNSCR 1658 passed (16Feb) condemning XG and imposing embargo and economic sanctions on Garnet. UNSCR 1659 passed (28Feb) demanding compliance with UNSCR 1658.
IDP numbers become to large for Amber to manage.
U.S. and coalition begin planning contingency Ops.
Ongoing U.S. military support to Amber/Amberland continues.
SECDEF issues WARNORD to US EASTCOM, US State Department talks w/ potential partners.
SOF
NEF (-)
MCM/
PON
West
ARG/
MEU
SSN
SOF
Amethyst Island
700nm from TC X
IDP XX
SOF XG
SSK XG
SURF X
RQ-4,
RC-135,
P3, P8, XG
SURF 34
UNCLASSIFIED

35. MAR 2013 TLW OPT: 12 - 21 Mar 2013 (29 Oct-02 Nov12 & 26-30 Nov12) X
4/26/2017
TLW OPT: Mar 2013
(29 Oct-02 Nov12 & Nov12)
Garnetian Mechanized brigade reinforced remains in Amber securing the primary and secondary LOCs
Savannah (Amber) mayor continues to work with Garnet ‘establishing security in the township’
Insurgency activity within Amber and Amberland continues
Piracy/armed robbery incidents continue
Garnetian reinforcement forces remain positioned along the border, working Strategic Messaging
Garnetian Navy and AF continue patrolling along the Savannah coast. The Navy continues SSK and surface ship deployments north of the Amber Straits, west coast subs en route patrols/bases
International pressure remains
UNSCR 1660 passes (10Mar) condemning Garnet actions and authorizes military actions to halt Garnet aggression and expel Garnet from Amber. UNSCR 1661 passes (16Mar) setting deadline for Garnetian withdrawal NLT 21 Apr.
IDP numbers continue to grow and have exceeded Amber’s ability to manage.
Governments continue to monitor the situation
Ongoing U.S. military support to Amber/Amberland continues
US ARG/MEU shows support to Amber with visit, ESG-2/2D MEB start embark
US State Department continues discussions with other potential partner nations
SOF
NEF (-)
MCM/
PON
IDP
SSN
West
ARG/
MEU
SOF
IDP
Amethyst Island
700nm from TC X
IDP XX
SOF XG
SSK XG
SURF X
RQ-4,
RC-135,
P3, P8, XG
SURF XG
SSK 35
UNCLASSIFIED

36. START-EX Conditions: 22 Apr 2013
4/26/2017
START-EX Conditions: 22 Apr 2013
ATF/ LF
Garnetian forces maintain positions inside Amber securing Savannah and LOCs/Oil infrastrucure.
Terrorist acts , piracy, armed robbery continues
Garnet or Savannah mayor calls on Escambians to stand up to the atrocities like the Savannah township
Garnetian reinforcements remain positioned along the border, Strat Messaging continues
Garnetian patrols along the Savannah coast continue, Naval assets expand patrols north
International pressure strengthens
IDP numbers increase
Governments continue to monitor the situation
US A/DEU coop deployment (HST) arrives
Crisis Action Planning complete, deployment of ATF/LF occurs, QE2 CSG sent to AOR, US MPF identified (holding position out of AOR)
QE2
CSG
SOF
MCM/
PON
NEF
West
ARG/
MEU
IDP
SSN
SOF
IDP
HST
CSG X
IDP XG
SSK XG
SURF XX XG
SSK
SOF XG
SURF X
RQ-4,
RC-135,
P3, P8, XG
SURF
Conduct transition from CTF Shaping to ATF Advance Force Ops to Large-Scale Amphibious Operations from Sea Base (ESG/MEB)
Amberland/Amber – Country Teams still in place (Interagency/ARG/MEU)
NEO – Columbia, SC – ~200 AMCITs/Country Team (ARG/MEU)
Intel/Targeting info for Advance Force Ops (SSN/ARG/MEU)
TRAP w/Personnel Recovery (On-Call throughout, ARG/MEU)
Execute Joint/Combined Forcible Entry Operations, to include Amphibious Assault (ESG/MEB)
Prepare for A2AD Anti-Access/Area Denial (ESG/MEB)
Integrated Solution (USMC/USN)
Mine Warfare/Counter Mine Warfare
Anti-ship missiles positioned
Integrate Coalition naval & land forces (ESG/MEB)
Support/Integrate operations against irregular-force activity in Amberland and North Garnet (ESG/MEB/SOF integration)
Combat concurrent criminal activity/piracy in AOA (ESG/NECC/USCG)
Execute operations against concurrent Terrorist Camp activity in neighboring country (MEB/Warfighting Lab Experiment)
Garnet BDE starts move towards Charleston on 24 Apr XG
SSK 36
UNCLASSIFIED

37. Execution of the Mission
4/26/2017
Execution of the Mission
USA XVIII AB Corps?
Irregular Warfare
C2 structure directed by CTF-955
CFACC assets limited to big wing and persistent ISR
Seabase sustainment and protection
HA/DR
Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel (TRAP)
Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel (TRAP)
Integration of NECC capabilities
Ground conflict with air support
Strait transits
Strait transit? X XX
Amphibious Assault X
Defense of the ATF
Irregular Warfare
Irregular Warfare
Integration of West Coast ARG/MEU force
Anti Access / Area Denial (A2D2)
Subs, Mine threat, CDCM, SSM, SAM, Network, SRBM 37
UNCLASSIFIED

38. BA13 Scenario Orders Tracker
4/26/2017
BA13 Scenario Orders Tracker
CJTF 950 / CFC
Order
Event
Released
CONOPS
Execute
PLANORD
Prudent Execution Planning
231300Z Feb 13
08 Mar
TBD
CTF 955 / CFMCC 38
UNCLASSIFIED

39. 4/26/2017 39

40. BA13 Syndicate Leads / SMEs
4/26/2017
Dated: 05 Sep 12
Syndicate
Blue Lead
Green Lead
Executive
Mr. Michael “Mort” White – CSFTL N5
Col Thomas McCarthy – II MEF
Exercise Control (Exercise Directive)
CDR Keith “Keebler” Holihan – CSFTL N53
CDR Dave Hogsten – MFC
Assessment and Lessons Learned
CAPT Michael Patterson – EWCT-Quantico
Col David Coggins – EWCT-Norfolk
Coalition
CDR Jim ‘Snap’ Davis – USFF N73
IM/KM
TBD
Mr. Clay Kemmerer – MFC G3/5/7 /
LtCol Providance Nagy – MFC IMA DET
Public Affairs / Communication Strategy
LCDR Charlie Drey – USFF PAO
LtCol Matt Morgan – MFC PAO
CTF-955 / CFMCC Lead
Mr. Russ Williams – USFF N7 FJT-B
Col James Maxwell – MFC IMA DET
Foreign Disclosure Officer
Mr. Mark Hendrickson – USFF FDO
Ms. Kathy Fresia - II MEF FDO
Manpower
Mr. Robert “Rip” Schrader – CSFTL N51
Maj Patrick Kiely – MFC G-1
Scenario / Scheme of Maneuver / OPFOR
CAPT James Landas – TTGL
Mr. Tim Pierson – MFC
MSEL Manager
Mr. Mike Reedy – CSFTL N5T
Mr. Skip Clarkson – II MEF
Land (incl SOF)
Mr. Scott Brinkman – ETG
Maj Sean Dynan – II MEF
Maritime
CDR Chuck Sellers – CSFTL N31
Intelligence
Mr. Clinton Wright – TTGL
Col Maria Long – MFC IMA DET / Maj Jeremy Demott – MFC
Interagency
LT Michael Brock – MCAST
Logistics (Real world, TPFDD)
CDR William Booth - USFF
Maj Kevin Davis – MFC
Air (Apportionment/Allocation/ATO)
CDR David “Chili” Culpepper – CSFTL N34
LtCol Brent Lawniczak– II MEF
Fires (incl. Joint Targeting)
Col James McGrath - EWTGL
LtCol Bradley Pennella – II MEF
Information Operations
Mr. Mark Nold – CSFTL N573B
Capt Sean Hays – II MEF
Synthetic
Mr. Odie Ogden – CSFTL N9
Mr. Tom Cariker – II MEF Sim Center
C5I
Mr. Rob George – DTCL
Capt Patrick Estvold – MFC
Who is here? 40
UNCLASSIFIED

41. BA13 EXCON WG Objectives Identify Joint/Coalition participants
4/26/2017
BA13 EXCON WG Objectives
Syndicate
Blue Lead
Green Lead
Exercise Control (Exercise Directive)
CDR Keith “Keebler” Holihan – CSFTL N53
CDR Dave Hogsten – MFC
Assessment and Lessons Learned
CAPT Michael Patterson – EWCT-Q
Col David Coggins – EWCT-Norfolk
Coalition
CDR Jim “Snap” Davis – USFF N73
IM/KM
TBD
Mr. Clay Kemmerer – MFC G3/5/7 /
LtCol Providance Nagy – MFC IMA DET
Public Affairs / Communication Strategy
LCDR Charlie Drey – USFF PAO
LtCol Matt Morgan – MFC PAO
CTF-955 / CFMCC Lead
Mr. Russ Williams – USFF N7 FJT-B
Col James Maxwell – MFC IMA DET
Foreign Disclosure Officer
Mr. Mark Hendrickson – USFF FDO
Ms. Kathy Fresia - II MEF FDO
Manpower
Mr. Robert Schrader – CSFTL N51
Maj Patrick Kiely – MFC G-1
Identify Joint/Coalition participants
Review EXCON and CFMCC roles/responsibilities / populate ESMD
Identify/Refine TLW support requirements and timeline
Review BA12 Key Findings Tasking
Review/Refine POA&M & Schedule
Review/Refine Draft Exercise Directive 41
UNCLASSIFIED

42. BA13 Scenario WG Objectives
4/26/2017
BA13 Scenario WG Objectives
Syndicate
Blue Lead
Green Lead
Scenario / Scheme of Maneuver / OPFOR
CAPT James Landas – TTGL
Mr. Tim Pierson – MFC
MSEL Manager
Mr. Mike Reedy – CSFTL N5T
Mr. Skip Clarkson – II MEF
Land (incl SOF)
Mr. Scott Brinkman – ETG
Maj Sean Dynan – II MEF
Maritime
CDR Chuck Sellers – CSFTL N31
Col James Maxwell – MFC IMA DET
Intelligence
Mr. Clinton Wright – TTGL
Col Maria Long – MFC IMA DET / Maj Jeremy Demott – MFC
Interagency
LT Michael Brock – MCAST
Logistics (Real world, TPFDD)
CDR William Booth - USFF
Maj Kevin Davis – MFC
Review/refine Road to Crisis START-Ex conditions for TLW OPT
Understand ground scripting status and way forward
Review/refine day-for-day SOM and desired vignettes
Identify MSEL representatives 42
UNCLASSIFIED

43. BA13 OLW Processes Objectives
4/26/2017
BA13 OLW Processes Objectives
Syndicate
Blue Lead
Green Lead
Air (Apportionment/Allocation/ATO)
CDR David “Chili” Culpepper – CSFTL N34
LtCol Brent Lawniczak– II MEF
Fires (incl. Joint Targeting)
Col James McGrath - EWTGL
LtCol Bradley Pennella – II MEF
Information Operations
Mr. Mark Nold – CSFTL N57B
Capt Sean Hays – II MEF
Review current air / ISR beddown
Discuss/draft Fires and Targeting processes
Discuss CFACC / CAOC required processes and products
Review requirement for and initiate draft framework of 3-day look back ATO, JTB Result, CIPTL
JTF 950 Shaping discussion…when/how
Discuss Info Ops product requirement for TLW 43
UNCLASSIFIED

44. EXCON Syndicate Review and refine draft BA13 exercise directive
4/26/2017
EXCON Syndicate
Review and refine draft BA13 exercise directive
Review/refine POA&M and exercise planning major event timeline
MPC#2 / MSEL Dev #2 / FPC
Frame EXCON and CFMCC roles/responsibilities, provide inputs for ESMD
Identify draft EXCON laydown by location
Identify anticipated coalition participants and footprint
Identify required functions and composition of response cells
Identify additional capabilities desired to support training objectives
Identify and direct development of draft report formats
Coordinate with the IM/KM syndicate to identify coalition-supported network(s)
Identify EXCON FDR nominations
Identify requirements and process to transfer information between US and coalition exercise participants
Coordinate with scenario syndicate to establish TLW OPT STARTEX conditions 44

45. 4/26/2017
Air Syndicate
Review and refine associated parts of draft BA13 Exercise Directive
Provide initial review and inputs for ESMD
Confirm participants and training objectives
Identify draft vignettes to support specific training objectives
Identify additional capabilities desired to support training objectives
Determine CFACC/CAOC functions and products required to support training objectives
Discuss air apportionment and allocation process and tenants
Identify and develop draft report formats
Confirm air beddown on Amethyst Island 45

46. 4/26/2017
Land Syndicate
Review and refine associated parts of draft BA13 Exercise Directive
Provide initial review and inputs for ESMD
Confirm participants and training objectives
Identify draft vignettes to support specific training objectives
Identify additional capabilities desired to support training objectives
Identify and develop draft report formats
Establish NGO situation in Amber 46

47. 4/26/2017
Maritime Syndicate
Review and refine associated parts of draft BA13 Exercise Directive
Provide initial review and inputs for ESMD
Confirm participants and training objectives
Identify draft vignettes to support specific training objectives
Identify additional capabilities desired to support training objectives
CFMCC functions required to support training objectives
Identify and develop draft report formats 47

48. Information Operations Syndicate
4/26/2017
Information Operations Syndicate
Review and refine associated parts of draft BA13 Exercise Directive
Provide initial review and inputs for ESMD
Determine IO capabilities of participants and specific training objectives
Determine higher level Strategic IO guidance requirements
Identify draft vignettes to support specific training objectives
Identify additional capabilities desired to support training objectives
Identify and develop draft report formats 48

49. Intelligence Syndicate
4/26/2017
Intelligence Syndicate
Review and refine associated parts of draft BA13 Exercise Directive
Provide initial review and inputs for ESMD
Confirm participants and training objectives
Identify coalition information sharing requirements
Identify real/notional Intel product requirements
Identify real/notional Intel sensor architecture
Establish collection management template and fidelity; Develop draft collections plan and process
Identify and develop draft report formats 49

50. Scenario/SOM/OPFOR Syndicate
4/26/2017
Scenario/SOM/OPFOR Syndicate
Review and refine associated parts of draft BA13 Exercise Directive
Provide initial review and inputs for ESMD
Confirm participants and training objectives
Verify total number of days required to achieve training objectives
Identify draft vignettes to support specific training objectives
Review schedules and identify deliverables
Refine draft Road to Crisis taking into consideration known participants training objectives and potential linkage to other events
Develop initial day for day scheme of maneuver and operating areas for assigned forces
Establish proposed friendly/enemy OOB
Coordinate with EXCON syndicate to establish TLW OPT STARTEX conditions
Identify Mass Casualty and Joint Air Defense scenario support
Establish NGO situation in Amber 50

51. 4/26/2017
Logistics Syndicate
Review associated parts of draft BA13 Exercise Directive and overall BA13 LOGCONSUP
Review BA13 ESMD billet requirements
Update participants and training objectives
Review logistics process in support of training objectives
Review level of play of logistics processes at tactical and operational levels
TPFDD level of detail 51

52. Fires Syndicate Review status of outstanding issues from IPC
4/26/2017
Fires Syndicate
Review status of outstanding issues from IPC
Confirm USFF MOC manning for Targeting, IO, Intel, and Air cells
Confirm USFF MOC intentions for Boards, Bureaus, Centers, Cells and Working Group (B2C2WG), including inputs and outputs
Confirm Operational and Tactical Level of War training audience personnel are attending formal courses to attain critical skills to support Fires planning and processes
Review likely targeting cycle and required support products
Determine critical inputs for Fires Handbook
Define fires syndicate required IER inputs to C5I syndicate
 Discuss preparation/connection of OLW and TLW organizational SOPS
 Discuss TLAM employment iso 2d MEB ground maneuver forces 52

53. 4/26/2017
Manpower Syndicate
Review and refine associated parts of draft BA13 Exercise Directive
Confirm C2/EXCON structure driving manpower requirements
(“Identify required functions and composition of response cells” EXCON Syndicate Objective)
Provide initial review and inputs for ESMD
Identify POCs for each location listed on the ESMD
Update the BA-13 POC list
Identify augmentee requirements for Augment Message 53

54. C5I Syndicate Review draft Guard Chart Review Draft topology diagrams
4/26/2017
C5I Syndicate
Review draft Guard Chart
Review Draft Prioritized SATCOM Requirements list
b. Develop initial emulation/mitigation plan
Review Draft topology diagrams
Discuss C5I reporting formats
Review CENTRIXS sites and initial requirements
Update C5I POA&M
Review IER status (other syndicates) 54

55. Synthetic Syndicate (I)
4/26/2017
Synthetic Syndicate (I)
Finalize synthetic syndicate membership, roles and responsibilities
Review and refine associated parts of draft BA13 Exercise Directive
Review initial ESMD inputs
Determine initial friendly and OPFOR Order of Battle (OOB)
Determine live/virtual/constructive (LVC) force breakdown
Determine communication requirements for synthetic OOB / Scheme of Maneuver
Determine level of synthetic LVC and C5I fidelity required to meet training objectives
Determine control node locations/capabilities/requirement 55

56. Synthetic Syndicate (II)
4/26/2017
Synthetic Syndicate (II)
Determine COP requirements and C2 structure for training audience and synthetic response cells
Determine initial number/location/capability/manning requirements of synthetic response cells
Determine synthetic control sites battle rhythm
Discuss potential lead up support events (Fires, TFCC, etc.)
Determine fires plan, adjudication and connectivity requirements
Discuss simulation caps/lims/requirements (JSAF/MTWS/JLVC)
Determine software/hardware/C5I integration testing requirements
Determine simulation contract between JSAF/MTWS
Determine Joint/Coalition synthetic participation
Discuss exercise procedures book for response cells 56

57. Assessment & Lessons Learned Structure
Overall Lead:
USFF DCOM & II MEF
CTF-20 designated…
AF Assessment
-- Observation of: MEB, ESG & Integration
(CSFTL)
BLUE PILLAR
(MSTP)
GREEN PILLAR
ESG-2 Assessment
--Evaluate planning and execution
--Evaluate mission success
(EWCT)
B/G PILLAR
2d MEB Assessment
--Observe mission effectiveness
--Observe/train planning and execution
Blue/Green Observations
& Analysis:
--Documentation of Observations
--Determine incorporation of lessons
into appropriate doctrine/guidance
** Apply DOTMLPF Framework
ESG-3, EWTGL
TTGL, EWTGP
CNA, NWDC, MCCLL,
TTGL, EWTGL, CJOS-COE, MOC TT
BA13 A&LL Focus
Parallel Assessments & Documentation
Embedded
Experiments
Exercise LL
-Design
-Execution/Control
CERTs -?
CSFTL
SOTG
ETG
Experiment
sponsors
CSFTL
MSTP
UNCLASSIFIED

58. Assessment & Lessons Learned (A&LL) Syndicate
4/26/2017
CTF-20 designate A&LL lead
Confirm participants, scope of participation, training objectives and contributors to the AAR (CSFTL, CNA, MSTP?, ESG-2, 2D MEB, CJOS-COE, NCLL, MCCLL, EWCT, MOC TT?)
Review and refine associated parts of draft BA13 Exercise Directive
Provide initial review and inputs for ESMD
Develop POA&M for A&LL collections plan
Identify sources of expertise to B/G pillar, observers, and analysts (to include early funding iot participate in key BA13 POA&M events)
-CTF-20 designate A&LL lead
-Confirm participants, scope of participation, training objectives and contributors to the AAR (CSFTL, CNA, MSTP?, ESG-2, 2D MEB, CJOS-COE, NCLL, MCCLL, EWCT, MOC TT?)
-Review and refine associated parts of draft BA13 Exercise Directive
MPC objective
-Provide initial review and inputs for ESMD
Intial review complete. Need clarification of focus areas and participants.
-Develop POA&M for A&LL collections plan
POA&M will be disseminated via tasking message. Four phase collections plan under review
-Identify sources of expertise to B/G pillar, observers, and analysts (to include early funding iot participate in key BA13 POA&M events)
Need clarification of focus areas and participants.
-Define A&LL focus areas/functional areas
C2 relationships, Amphibious planning, Sea Basing, Logistics, C5I, Ship-to-shore movements (STS), Fires, Intel, Exercise design, Emergent capabilities
Define IM/KM requirements for observation collection
Portal/collaboration tools
Define C5I requirements (ship space, CFMCC space, etc.)
Due at FPC
EWCT participates in C5I syndicate 58

59. Assessment & Lessons Learned (A&LL) Syndicate
4/26/2017
Define A&LL focus areas/functional areas
C2 relationships
Amphibious planning
Sea Basing
Logistics
C5I
Ship-to-shore movements (STS)
Fires
Intel
Exercise design
Emergent capabilities
Define C5I requirements (ship space, CFMCC space, etc.)
Define IM/KM requirements for observation collection 59

60. 4/26/2017
IM/KM Syndicate
Review and refine associated parts of draft BA13 Exercise Directive
Provide initial review and inputs for ESMD
Identify any IM/KM training requirements and implementation strategies
Define and validate customer expectations and requirements
Identify and implement use of alternate unclassified network to facilitate multinational planning
Develop a collaborative environment to mitigate operational risk of geographically distributed staff
Ensure full staff Battle Rhythm is maintained and integrated with HHQ's Battle Rhythm
Modify USFF MOC knowledge management plan to support BA13 operations and objectives
Identify requirements and process to transfer information between us and coalition exercise participants
Assist in identifying and developing draft report process and procedures
Establish IM/KM approach matrix 60

61. PA / Communication Strategy Syndicate
4/26/2017
Refine BA13 real-world communication objectives for approval by prospective COMUSFF.
Determine ESMD and JMD requirements for PA.
Draft PA section of Exercise Directive Part 1.
Develop real-world media/DV strawman. 61

62. 4/26/2017
Coalition Syndicate
Identify Training Audience requirements for Coalition augmentation
Finish coordinating, at the action officer level, the intended participation level and utilization of Coalition nation individual augmentees and observers
Identify Coalition nation POCs
Identify additional Coalition training objectives (if applicable) 62

63. Interagency Syndicate
4/26/2017
Interagency Syndicate
Review and refine associated parts of draft BA13 Exercise Directive
Provide initial review and inputs for ESMD
Confirm participants and training objectives
Identify draft vignettes to support specific training objectives
Identify additional capabilities desired to support training objectives
Establish NGO situation in Amber 63

64. Syndicate Working Group Laydown REAR SLIDING DOUBLE DOORS
Tuesday AM (11 SEP 12)
4/26/2017
EWTGLANT
QUARTERDECK 25
JETT 19
177
MIDWAY
175
TARAWA
EXCON :
Assessment and Lessons Learned
C5I
Coalition
CFMCC Lead
FDO
IM/KM
Manpower
PA / Communications Strategy
Synthetic
Scenario:
Intel
Interagency
Land
Log
Maritime
MSEL Manager
OPFOR
OLW:
Air
Information Operations
Fires 1 6 8 1 6 7 1 6 5
164
MAHAN 1 6 3 N E C
173A
169 22 C
166
NECC 27 A
173 28 21
Lobby 21
185
MEN
HEAD
185
FEMALE
HEAD
NECC
NECC
190
JIOC
183
PKSO
REAR SLIDING DOUBLE DOORS
MSAT
EWTGLANT
QUARTERDECK
184 IO
OPS
189
EWSP/
AWI 15 17 B
EWTGLANT
PARKING LOT 14
MK 86
188
MAGTF
BASIC
185 12 13
187
UOS
C2PC
186
186A
EWTGLANT Bldg 3504 FIRST DECK 64
UNCLASSIFIED

65. EWTGLANT Bldg 3504 FIRST DECK
Syndicate Laydown
Tuesday PM (11 SEP 12)
4/26/2017
JETT
NECC N E C
EWTGLANT
QUARTERDECK 19
190
JIOC
184 IO
OPS
183
PKSO
185
189
EWSP/
AWI
188
MAGTF
BASIC
186
186A 28 25
177
MIDWAY
175
TARAWA
173A
173
169 1 6 8 7
166 5
164
MAHAN 3 12 13 14
MK 86 15 17
MEN
HEAD
FEMALE
187
UOS
C2PC
PARKING LOT 21
MSAT 22 27
Lobby E G A
28A C D F
EXCON:
Assessment and Lessons Learned
Coalition
CFMCC Lead
FDO
Scenario:
Air
Info Ops
Intel
Interagency
Land
Maritime
MSEL Manager
Fires
Synthetic & C5I
IM/KM
Logistics
PA / Communications Strategy
G. Manpower B
EWTGLANT Bldg 3504 FIRST DECK 65
UNCLASSIFIED

66. Back-up Slide for 2nd Deck at EWTGL
4/26/2017
Back-up Slide for 2nd Deck at EWTGL
EWTGLANT Bldg 3504 SECOND DECK 66
UNCLASSIFIED

67. EWTGLANT Bldg 3504 FIRST DECK
Syndicate Laydown
Wednesday (12 SEP 12)
4/26/2017
JETT
NECC N E C
EWTGLANT
QUARTERDECK 19
190
JIOC
184 IO
OPS
183
PKSO
185
189
EWSP/
AWI
188
MAGTF
BASIC
186
186A 28 25
177
MIDWAY
175
TARAWA
173A
173
169 1 6 8 7
166 5
164
MAHAN 3 12 13 14
MK 86 15 17
MEN
HEAD
FEMALE
187
UOS
C2PC
PARKING LOT 21
MSAT 22 27
Lobby E G A
28A C D F
EXCON:
Assessment and Lessons Learned
Coalition
CFMCC Lead
FDO
Scenario:
Info Ops
Intel
Interagency
Land
Maritime
MSEL Manager
Fires & Air
Synthetic & C5I
IM/KM
Logistics
PA / Communications Strategy
G. Manpower B
EWTGLANT Bldg 3504 FIRST DECK 67
UNCLASSIFIED

68. EWTGLANT Bldg 3504 FIRST DECK
MSEL Dev Conference
Thursday (13 SEP 12)
4/26/2017
JETT
NECC N E C
EWTGLANT
QUARTERDECK 19
190
JIOC
184 IO
OPS
183
PKSO
185
189
EWSP/
AWI
188
MAGTF
BASIC
186
186A 28 25
177
MIDWAY
175
TARAWA
173A
173
169 1 6 8 7
166 5
164
MAHAN 3 12 13 14
MK 86 15 17
MEN
HEAD
FEMALE
187
UOS
C2PC
PARKING LOT 21
MSAT 22 27
Lobby
28A F
EWTGLANT Bldg 3504 FIRST DECK 68
UNCLASSIFIED

69. 4/26/2017
Questions?
4/26/2017 1:55 AM 69
UNCLASSIFIED

70. 4/26/2017
Syndicate Progress
Item
Status
Follow-on work 70

71. 4/26/2017
Syndicate Way Ahead
Item
Action
Due date / OPR 71