1. STRONG SOLDIERS, STRONG TEAMS! UNCLASSIFIED Sep 11Saber Strike 12 IPC Out brief Syndicate Co-Leaders – LTC Paljak (EST) & MAJ Collado (US)  Determine Training Objectives  Determine Simulation requirements  Develop communications and network requirements  Develop CPX design  Develop Scenario  Determine equipment requirements  Determine CPX manning requirements  Determine milestones and OPRs  Determine personnel/OPR for Site Survey and MPC  Provide input to ESA annex (as required)  Provide input to the exercise plan  Provide input to IPC Out brief CPX Syndicate

2. STRONG SOLDIERS, STRONG TEAMS! UNCLASSIFIED Sep 11Saber Strike 12 IPC Out brief DOMESTIC DISTURBANCE SBCT 1 AREA: South-Western part of Estonia SIDES:  Vironia (BLUEFOR)  Southland (OPFOR)  Eastland (neutral) CAUSE:  Protect ethnic minority rights (45% Southlander)  Support local SIMM party (South Independence Mass Movement)  Secure region with natural resources including strategic LoC (Pärnu - Viljandi line & Liivi Bay coastline/area) FORCES:  BLUEFOR: C/JTF HQ, EST MN BDE, SBCT (BDE)  OPFOR: (RR) BDE (incl. 3+1 manoeuvre Bn-s + CS & CSS elements); DiV CS assets, Limited AF capability (HELO) TIMEZONE: Local (GMT+3) from 25 March X X X CPX SCENARIO

3. STRONG SOLDIERS, STRONG TEAMS! UNCLASSIFIED Sep 11Saber Strike 12 IPC Out brief DOMESTIC DISTURBANCE STORY LINE Five years ago in Pärnu County, the large Southland population segment created instability due to an increased state tax. Over the last 4 years, Southland has increasingly discredited Vironia concerning its internal policies oppressing minorities. Within the last year, elements of the Southland information campaign threatening use of military force to intervene. Currently, political dialogue has ceased and Southland has prepared forces to the South of the Vironian boarder. Vironian Defence Forces MN BDE and Coalition Stryker BCT conduct joint exercise in Tapa area as a conflict deterrence measure. Opposing Rapid Reaction forces are assembled near the borders of Vironia. The use of military force by Southland, under the name of a peace-keeping mission to protect the rights of their minority in Vironia, seems imminent. Vironian MN BDE and Stryker BCT stopped the exercise and have received orders to stage in proximity to the operations area. MAIN EVENTS 1 Nov 2011, SIMM (South Independence Mass Movement) organized a large demonstration in Pärnu. Ill-equipped Vironian police responded, killing 1 demonstrator and injuring dozens while dispersing the crowds. The Regional press coverage sharply criticized the excessive use of force. Dec 2011, SIMM key leader arrested for organizing November protest. Jan 2012, Southland’s national day celebrations, demands the release of SIMM leader, threatening violence in Viljandi. Mar 2012, gunman attacks MOD in Tallinn, two officials wounded. CPX SCENARIO ROAD TO CONFLICT

4. STRONG SOLDIERS, STRONG TEAMS! UNCLASSIFIED Sep 11Saber Strike 12 IPC Out brief Brigade Training Objectives -Conduct the Military Decision Making Process(MDMP) in order to plan and execute comprehensive and decisive operations in support of the Brigade Commander’s intent. - Conduct command post operations in order to maintain command and control at all echelons - Conduct a BDE defense in order to secure key terrain, population, and resources against a Hybrid Threat in order to set conditions for the transition to offensive operations. Integrate synchronizing Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), BDE level fires, attack and assault aviation to defend in depth. Employ deep strike capabilities/assets to disrupt the enemy in depth along their avenues of approach before reaching the BDE’s main defensive belt. - Conduct a BDE attack, integrating and synchronizing ISR, BDE level fires, attack and assault aviation, combined with mechanized forces against a Hybrid Threat in order to seize and retain key terrain, population, and/or infrastructure - Conduct an Air Assault centered around one Infantry Battalion Task Force in order to seize and retain key terrain and/or resources until proper battle hand over to follow-on forces - Conduct active Cyber defense operations in order to protect BDE network infrastructure and maintain command and control capability

5. STRONG SOLDIERS, STRONG TEAMS! UNCLASSIFIED Sep 11Saber Strike 12 IPC Out brief FSO tasks associated with Training Objectives I.Conduct Mission Command i.Execute the Operations Process a.Develop the Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Plan b.Conduct the Military Decision Making Process c.Assess Tactical Situation and Operations d.Execute Tactical Operations II.Conduct Offensive Operations i.Conduct an Attack a.Coordinate Air-Ground Integration when Providing Close Combat Attack b.Employ Lethal Fires in Support of the BCT c.Synchronize Close Air Support d.Conduct (ISR) Synchronization and Integration ii.Conduct an Air Assault a.Coordinate Air-Ground Integration when Providing Close Combat Attack b.Employ Lethal Fires in Support of the BCT c.Synchronize Close Air Support d.Conduct (ISR) Synchronization and Integration III.Conduct Defensive Operations i.Coordinate Air-Ground Integration when Providing Close Combat Attack ii.Employ Lethal Fires in Support of the BCT iii.Conduct (ISR) Synchronization and Integration iv.Synchronize Close Air Support

6. STRONG SOLDIERS, STRONG TEAMS! UNCLASSIFIED Sep 11Saber Strike 12 IPC Out brief CPX Construct Site Director Exercise Director HICON OC Team MEL/ MIL LAT INF BN LIT INF BN EST MC BN LAT NG INF BN US Stryker FIN BN OPFOR M&S CIS Arty BN ENG BN Air Def BN CSS BN Recce CO Anti TNK CO FW/RW Assets Units in red outline are not confirmed Cyber Composition TBD Aprox 5 Pax - EXCON - Primary Training Audience - Secondary Training Audience - Support Elements - Response Cells LEGEND Real Life SPT Land forces HQ BDE

7. STRONG SOLDIERS, STRONG TEAMS! UNCLASSIFIED Sep 11Saber Strike 12 IPC Out brief 7 7 Estonia Lithuania Germany Pennsylvania CPX Execution COA 1 (Distributed) PAX located in Estonia (Tapa/Tartu) - EOC: 10/0 - ENSE: 50/15 - White Cell: 19/0 - HICON: 24/0 - EST BDE: 46/0 - EST BN: 17/8 - EST FA BN: 5/5 - EST CSS BN: 5/2 - EST AD BN: 5/5 - EST REC COY: 1/2 - EST AT COY: 1/2 - LAT BN (RA): 7/4 - LAT BN (NG): 7/4 - FIN BN: 17/8 (Tentative) - US BN: 10/5 (Tentative) 1 BN HQs w JCATS Response Cell 1 BN HQs w JCATS Response Cell 1 BDE HQs w JCATS Response Cell Planned for a connectivity test at the end of October. Specific date TBD Total PAX: 224 / 45

8. STRONG SOLDIERS, STRONG TEAMS! UNCLASSIFIED Sep 11Saber Strike 12 IPC Out brief 8 CPX Execution COA 2 (Consolidated) Simulation Center Tapa Garrison PAX located in Estonia (Tapa/Tartu) - EOC: 10/0 - ENSE: 50/15 - White Cell: 19/0 - HICON: 24/0 - EST BDE: 46/0 - EST BN: 17/8 - EST FA BN: 5/5 - EST CSS BN: 5/2 - EST AD BN: 5/5 - EST REC COY: 1/2 - EST AT COY: 1/2 - LAT BN (RA): 7/4 - LAT BN (NG): 7/4 - LIT BN: 5/5 - FIN BN: 17/8 (Tentative) - US BN: 10/5 (Tentative) Total PAX: 229 / 50 Lasna CTA

9. STRONG SOLDIERS, STRONG TEAMS! UNCLASSIFIED Sep 11Saber Strike 12 IPC Out brief CPX Location HICON& TA (TAPA) 2 1 3 4 1 1 1 LEGEND 1.BARRACKS 2.MESSHALL 3.HQs BLD 4.TRAINING BLD

10. STRONG SOLDIERS, STRONG TEAMS! UNCLASSIFIED Sep 11Saber Strike 12 IPC Out brief CPX Location LOCON (TARTU) LEGEND 1.BARRACKS 2.FEEDING AREA 3. SIMULATION CENTER 2 1, 2 & 3 located in the same building

11. STRONG SOLDIERS, STRONG TEAMS! UNCLASSIFIED Sep 11Saber Strike 12 IPC Out brief CPX Support Requirements Housing: -All non-Estonian participants in Tapa will require Barracks space during the first week of exercise. - Upon execution of second week, a portion of the participants (BDE HQ) will be staying at the Lasna (CTA) training area. - Housing requirements will not change at the Tartu site. Feeding: - Like housing, feeding requirements will change once BDE participants move to the CTA. - Requirements will not change at the Tartu site Transportation: -Transportation will be required to move BDE training personnel from Tapa to CTA during the first week for TOC setup and connectivity tests. - Additional transportation requirements in support of the CPX will be finalized during MPC. Equipment &Communications: - Planning for equipment and communication assets are still in progress. Finalized requirements to be confirmed by MPC.

12. STRONG SOLDIERS, STRONG TEAMS! UNCLASSIFIED Sep 11Saber Strike 12 IPC Out brief CPX DUE OUTS USAREUR: - Provides DIV OPORD for Exercise (JMSC) - Provide Road to Crisis video and Scenario inject videos (JMSC) - Provide 6 JCATS clients for connectivity test from 27-28 OCT 11 (JMSC) - Provide 1 JCATS server repeater for connectivity test - Provide one (x1) MSEL Writer (USAREUR G2) ESTONIA: - Provide JCATS servers and clients for connectivity test from 27-28 OCT 11 - Provide JCATS client map and system database for connectivity test - Provide IT information to spoke sites for connectivity test - Provide one (x1) MSEL Writer LITHUANIA: - Provide JCATS servers and clients for connectivity test from 27-28 OCT 11 - Provide 1 JCATS server repeater for connectivity test