HST SME (PTOC)

Summary:  

This position is a Part Time On Call (hourly) position, supporting the ARNG Mission Training Complexes and other DOD locations. The Higher Command Support Team will teach, coach, train, and mentor ARNG Division and Brigade Commanders and Staff counterparts in the philosophy of Mission Command, and the art and science of command and control (C2). May support work originating from any/all the MTC locations.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:  

• Replicate the Warfighting Function (WFF) and serve as the Higher Command (HICOM) staff principle.
• Establish a tactical battle-rhythm consisting of key HICOM Meetings, Boards, and Working Groups that drive training unit Mission Command C2 processes. HICOM battle rhythm events will include Battlefield Update Briefings; Commander’s Update Briefings; Targeting Meetings; ISR Synchronization Meetings; Sustainment Boards, Protection Boards, etc.
• Prepare and deliver daily Air Tasking Orders (ATO); Operational Summaries (OPSUMS), Intelligence Summaries (INTSUMS); Operations Plans and Orders (OPLANS and OPORDS); Warning and Fragmentary Orders (WARNORDS and FRAGORDS).
• Prepare and issue all Joint Exercise Lifecyle Products in analog format, and digitally via the appropriate Mission Command Information System (CPCE, CPOF, DCGS-A, AFATDS, TAIS, AMDWS, JCR, etc.).
• Coordinate, train, and manage augmenter’s that are provided by the training unit’s State JFHQ or a sister unit within the State.
• Coordinate for MCTSP provided MCIS “white-boxes” to equip the HICOM.
• Role-play notional higher and adjacent units throughout the exercise.
• Prepare and submit input and participate in informal and formal exercise After Action Reviews.
• Attend all planning conferences.
• Develop the overarching “road-to-war” scenario to include higher headquarters TACSOPS, PSOPS, and KM SOPS; WARNORDS, OPORDS, and FRAGORDS in accordance with established timelines.
• Prepare a Master Scenario Events List (MSEL) for non-simulation supported training objectives requiring manual injects to stimulate.
• Coordinate with OST/EST’s and Simulation Support Teams to ensure accurate replication of the opposing forces, the training audience, and notional echelons above Brigade (or Division) higher and adjacent units.
• Support pre-exercise staff exercises (STAFFEX) in training Commanders and Staff in Operational Design, the Operations Process, the Military Decision Making Process, Command Post Operations, Role-Duties-Functions of Command Post Personnel, and other such topics to meet Commander’s training objectives and prepare units to effectively conduct Mission Command, and command and control processes.
• Prepare all JELC related products to ensure robust replication, and immersion of the training audience within the Operational Environment. Resultant is an exercise that sets the context for doctrinally precise, realistic, stressful, and high-tempo Unified Land Operations.