AGCCC Establish HR Mission Command Nodes LP



U.S. ARMY ADJUTANT GENERAL SCHOOL

Adjutant General Captains Career Course

HR Plans and Operations

Lesson Plan for 805C – CEE42141

Establish Human Resources (HR) Mission Command Nodes

Lesson: 2.0 Hours (1.5=Academic; .5=PE) (This lesson may not cover all listed hours, you may be referred back to this material later in the course)

Lesson Author: Mr. Kenneth Fidler

Last Review: July 2019

1. SCOPE:

a. The intended outcome of this lesson is to produce officers who can confidently

establish HR mission command nodes in their future assignments. The lesson begins by reviewing a baseline of doctrinal concepts to HR mission command nodes. Information added to this foundation focuses on the considerations HR professionals must take into account when planning for and establishing HR mission command nodes.

b. While the lesson provides basic key information you must know and understand

to be successful in your future assignments, it cannot and will not provide you with everything you need to know. Establishing HR mission command nodes, like other HR Planning and Operations functions, are complex and dynamic events. You are expected to start class prepared to participate, sharing knowledge and your real-world experiences to reach conclusions. Often you will find that there is no one “right” answer to a question. Instead you will be required to propose and defend possible “best” answers. If your group works together well, you may even find the “best” questions are the ones you ask yourselves.

c. Take note that several self-development products are provided for you to learn

more about what interests you, or what you feel you need to spend more time on. We will discuss the basics for establishing HR mission command nodes and other topics that are directly connected to successfully operating mission command nodes in a training or deployed environment. Think about these topics now, and what questions you may want to raise during class.

d. This lesson is interrelated with most of the other key function lessons you have

had or will receive, and will support the other HR Planning and Operations blocks of instruction later in the course.

2. Army Learning Areas (ALA) and General Learning Outcomes (GLO):

a. ALAs are the baseline focal points Soldiers and Army Civilians must possess to prevail in the ambiguous environments that challenge the Army today. The four ALAs are: Army Profession and Leadership, Mission Command, Human Dimension, and Professional Competence. The ALA taxonomy provides a framework to assist in grouping the GLOs. The four ALAs serve as the framework to catalogue the 14 GLOs.

b. The GLOs are essential outcomes resulting from training, education, and

experience along a career continuum of learning. There are three primary purposes for the Army GLOs. First, they provide trainers and educators a lens into how effective they are in conveying their support material. Second, it assists in improving instructional design and/or training support packages. Finally it places responsibility on training and education proponents to be nested with ALAs.

c. The following ALAs and corresponding GLOs align with this lesson:

1) ALA - Mission Command (MC): The exercise of MC encompasses how Army

commanders and leaders apply the foundational MC philosophy with the MC Warfighter Function (WfF). Together, the MC philosophy and MC WfF guide, integrate, and synchronize Army operations throughout the conduct of unified land operations (ULO).

a) GLO 5: Soldiers and Army Civilians demonstrate proficiency in mission

command staff tasks. This includes the Operations Process (Plan, Prepare, Execute, and Assess), Synchronize Information related Capabilities, Knowledge/Information Management, and Cyber-Electromagnetic Activities.

2) ALA - Human Dimension: The human dimension embodies the cognitive,

physical, and social components of the Army’s trusted professionals and teams.

a) GLO 7: Soldiers and Army Civilians demonstrate capacity in critical

thinking. This GLO includes Applied Critical Thinking and Groupthink Mitigation,

Strategic Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making.

b) GLO 8: Soldiers and Army Civilians demonstrate proficiency in

communications skills. This includes Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Active Listening, Facilitation, Negotiations, Social Media, and Digital Communications

3) ALA - Professional Competence: The demonstrated technical and tactical

proficiency in Army and joint doctrine largely revolving around the concept of ULO codified in ADP 3-0.

a) GLO 12: Soldiers and Army Civilians demonstrate proficiency in Army

and joint doctrine; includes ULO, National Security Policies, and Military Strategies and Capabilities.

b) GLO 13: Soldiers and Army Civilians support Army policies, programs,

and processes; includes understanding and contributing to Army Systems that manage, develop, and transform the Army.

(c) GLO 14: Soldiers and Army Civilians are technically and tactically competent; includes Branch and Career Management Field proficiency, Career Programs, Series Technical Certifications, and Warfighting Skills.

3. LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

a. Action: Establish HR Mission Command Nodes.

b. Conditions: In a training environment as an S-1 and your unit has arrived in a

notional deployed theater. You are responsible for reporting requirements to your higher headquarters and subordinate commands. You have access to a Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT), a Combat Service Support Automated Information System (CAISI), unit network infrastructure and standard automation equipment, and awareness of Operational Environment (OE), variables, and actors.

c. Standards: Students will meet the standard of 80% accuracy when they:

(1) Employ the Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) and Combat Service Support Automated Information System (CAISI).

(2) Establish and verify connectivity to CITRIX, electronic Military Personnel Office (eMILPO), Personnel Network (PERNET), and Defense Casualty Information Processing System (DCIPS) via NIPRNET.

(3) Obtain access to Force XXI Battle Command Brigade and Below (FBCB2), Blue Force Tracker (BFT), Joint Capabilities Release (JCR), or similar system to allow secure text capability with subordinate companies.

(4) Establish and verify connectivity to the Battle Command Support and Sustainment System (BCS3) through either the NIPRNET or SIPRNET.

d. Evaluation: You will be evaluated and must obtain an 80% or higher (70% for

international students) on the end of module, MOD “E” assessment for HR Planning and Operations.

e. Safety Requirements: In a training environment, leaders must perform a risk

assessment in accordance with DA PAM 385-30, Risk Management. Leaders will complete a DD Form 2977 Deliberate Risk Assessment Worksheet during the planning and completion of each task and sub-task by assessing mission, enemy, terrain and weather, troops and support available-time available and civil considerations, (METT-TC). Local policies and procedures must be followed during times of increased heat category or cold weather in order to avoid a weather-related injury. Consider the work/rest cycles and water replacement guidelines IAW TRADOC Regulation 350-29. No food or drink is allowed near or around electrical equipment (CPU, file servers, printers, projectors, etc.) due to possible electrical shock or damage to equipment.  Exercise care in personal movement in and through such areas.  Avoid all electrical cords and associated wiring. In event of electrical storm, you will be instructed to power down equipment. Everyone is responsible for safety.

f. Risk Assessment Level: Low

g. Environmental Considerations: Environmental protection is not just the law but

the right thing to do. It is a continual process and starts with deliberate planning. Always be alert to ways to protect our environment during training and missions. In doing so, you will contribute to the sustainment of our training resources while protecting people and the environment from harmful effects. Refer to FM 3-100.4, Environmental Considerations in Military Operations and GTA 05-08-002 Environmental-Related Risk Assessment.

h. Instructional Guidance: Before presenting this lesson, instructors must

thoroughly prepare by studying this lesson and identified reference material. Throughout this lesson, solicit from students the challenges they experienced in the current operational environment (OE) and what they did to resolve them. Encourage students to apply at least 1 of the 8 critical variables: political, military, economic, social, information, infrastructure, physical environment and time.

i. Learning Domain: Cognitive

j. Level of Learning: Application

4. STUDENT PREREQUISITE WORK:

a. Study Requirements/Read:

• Advance Sheet

• FM 1-0, Human Resources Support, Chapter 2, Paragraph 2-39, 2-40 & 2-

42, Chapter 3, Paragraph 3-140, 3-142, 3-146 & 3-171, Chapter 6, Paragraph 6-30

b. Regulations/Forms Referenced in Lesson. Available at

or the SSI Learning Resource Center.

c. During Class:

• Practical Exercise – Establish HR Mission Command Nodes

5. Instructor Additional Reading(s)/Material: None.

6. Training Aids, References, and Resources:

This lesson is intended to be taught in a small or large group classroom setting with the ability to project PowerPoint slides. The Concrete Experience (CE) works best when students participate in a discussion exploring all COAs to support their justification. Additional resources are available digitally for students to reference on their laptops without having the need to print.

a. Appendix A: Assessment Plan

b. Appendix B: List of Slides

c. Appendix C: Additional Resources for Students

7. CONDUCT OF LESSON:

a. Lesson Timeline:

10 minutes Concrete Experience

10 minutes Publish and Process

05 minutes Introduction

25 minutes Generalize New Information

10 minutes Break

20 minutes Generalize New Information

30 minutes Practical Exercise

05 minutes Develop

05 minutes Break

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ADMINISTRATIVE DATA:

Academic Hours/Methods

0 hr/05 min Introduction

1 hr/15 min Conference / Discussion

0 hr/40 min Practical Exercise / Review

2 hrs / Total Hours

MOTIVATOR. As S-1s, you must establish and ensure satellite communications link to network infrastructure. Establishing (NIPRNET) connectivity by connecting the Battalion S-1 CAISI to the Forward Support Company VSAT or Brigade S-1 VSAT. Once connectivity has been established ensure that DCIPS, CITRIX/PERNET, and eMILPO are functioning.

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|courses of action as they pertain to this situation. | |

NOTE: Students should be able to select the COA that they can identify with and provide a justification on why they selected one COA over the other COA choices. The purpose of this concrete experience is to invoke students to openly discuss their points of view.

SITUATION: You are a Brigade S-1 and neither you nor anyone in your shop has experience assembling your very small aperture terminal (VSAT). Your unit has a field training exercise in four weeks and you along with S-1 shop need to figure out the correct procedures for erecting your VSAT. How can you solve your current predicament?

COA 1: Figure out the assembly instructions on your own by reading the instruction manual provided with your VSAT.

COA 2: Notify your Division G-1 for assistance in assembling a VSAT.

COA 3: Contact the Field Services Division at HRC for step by step instructions on assembling your VSAT.

a. Concrete Experience (10 min). Students should be able to select the COA that they can identify with and provide a justification on why they selected one COA over the other COA choices. The purpose of this concrete experience is to invoke students to openly discuss their points of view.

b. Publish and Process (10 min). This phase is student-centered and instructor facilitated.

Note: The “publish” portion is a short discussion on how group members felt during their experience of generating data. This phase focuses on the group dynamics during the exercise and is NOT intended to be a discussion of the content generated. This can be kept short; once the group moves to “process,” they will likely continue to add to “publishing” type information. Do not let the group jump straight to content. When well facilitated, publishing is a good method to relate a discussion of interpersonal communication and group dynamics to the broader topic of leader competencies described in ADP 6-22.

NOTE: Questions the instructor may ask to assist in the publishing phase:

• What happened? How did you feel about that?

• Who had a similar or different experience, and why? Were there any surprises?

• Did anyone have a hard time contributing? Why? (Knowledge, group dynamics,

etc.)

• Is everyone engaged in actively listening, or are some trying to dominate? If a

“dominator” personality exists, how can you ensure participation and commitment of everyone towards shared knowledge and understanding?

NOTE: The “processing” phase now allows the group to talk about the data they generated. Discussion and questions are directed toward making sense of the data for the individual and the group. Since the CE question for each group relates to the other, one technique for discussing information may be to go back and forth to see if related items were generated from each group.

NOTE: Questions the instructor may ask to assist in publishing: (intent is to push critical thinking; push students to defend their answers – allow students to hash out ideas).

• What does this information mean to you? (This gets at affective learning and

how students find the material relevant from their experiences).

• Did you find that once you expressed one idea, it triggered related ideas? (If yes,

have them show examples. This shows the interrelatedness of the materials in a larger process).

• Would you say you saw any themes develop? (e.g., events vs. processes)

• Can you prioritize your thoughts? (There may be no right answer to their

prioritization, but the more interesting development would be if there is a disagreement between group members. Have them discuss their differences in thought).

• After having talked about this, do you think you left anything out of the

discussion?

• Did the CE demonstrate that getting all of this information correct will require a

plan?

c. Generalize New Information (45 min):

Introduction: Understanding HR Command Nodes is crucial to a S1 in a deployed environment. Establishing connectivity will play a vital role in communicating with higher headquarters and subordinate units. Obtaining and delivering pertinent information will be crucial to all commanders you will ever work for. This lesson provides an overview of doctrinal responsibilities, philosophies, and objectives for Establishing HR Mission Command Nodes.

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|1. Employ the Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) and Combat Service | |

|Support Automated Information System (CAISI). | |

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|2. Establish and verify connectivity to CITRIX, electronic Military | |

|Personnel Office (eMILPO), Personnel Network (PERNET), and Defense | |

|Casualty Information Processing System (DCIPS) via NIPRNET. | |

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|3. Obtain access to Force XXI Battle Command Brigade and Below | |

|(FBCB2), Blue Force Tracker (BFT), Joint Capabilities Release (JCR), | |

|or similar system to allow secure text capability with subordinate | |

|companies. | |

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|4. Establish and verify connectivity to the Battle Command Support | |

|and Sustainment System (BCS3) through either the NIPRNET or SIPRNET. | |

NOTE: Inform the students of the Terminal Learning Objective (TLO) requirements.

ACTION: Establish Human Resources (HR) Mission Command Nodes.

CONDITIONS: In a training environment, you (the S-1) and your unit have arrived in a notional deployed theater. You are responsible for reporting requirements with HR headquarters and subordinate commands. You have access to a Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT), Combat Service Support Automated Information System (CAISI), unit network infrastructure and standard automation equipment, and awareness of Operational Environment (OE), variables, and actors.

STANDARDS: Students will meet the standard of 80% accuracy when they:

1. Employ the Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) and Combat Service Support Automated Information System (CAISI).

2. Establish and verify connectivity to CITRIX, electronic Military Personnel Office (eMILPO), Personnel Network (PERNET), and Defense Casualty Information Processing System (DCIPS) via NIPRNET.

3. Obtain access to Force XXI Battle Command Brigade and Below (FBCB2), Blue Force Tracker (BFT), Joint Capabilities Release (JCR), or similar system to allow secure text capability with subordinate companies.

4. Establish and verify connectivity to the Battle Command Support and Sustainment System (BCS3) through either the NIPRNET or SIPRNET.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS: In a training environment, leaders must perform a risk assessment in accordance with DA PAM 385-30, Risk Management. Leaders will complete a DD Form 2977, DELIBERATE RISK ASSESMENT WORKSHEET during the planning and completion of each task and sub-task by assessing mission, enemy, terrain and weather, troops and support available, time available and civil considerations, (METT-TC). Local policies and procedures must be followed during times of increased heat category or cold weather in order to avoid a weather-related injury. Consider the work/rest cycles and water replacement guidelines IAW TRADOC Regulation 350-29. 

RISK ASSESSMENT LEVEL: Low.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS: Environmental protection is not just the law but the right thing to do. It is a continual process and starts with deliberate planning. Always be alert to ways to protect our environment during training and missions. In doing so, you will contribute to the sustainment of our training resources while protecting people and the environment from harmful effects. Refer to FM 3-100.4, Environmental Considerations in Military Operations and GTA 05-08-002 ENVIRONMENTAL-RELATED RISK ASSESSMENT.

EVALUATION: Students must successfully complete the practical exercise and pass the end-of-module exam with a score of 80% or higher.

INSTRUCTIONAL LEAD-IN: Understanding HR Command Nodes is crucial to a S1 in a deployed environment. Establishing connectivity will play a vital role in communicating with higher headquarters and subordinate units. Obtaining and delivering information that will be crucial to commanders. This lesson provides an overview of doctrinal responsibilities, philosophies, and objectives for Operating HR Mission Command Nodes.

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|Focus: Secure voice data is critical to remain linked to subordinate | |

|companies and the Brigade S-1. | |

Learning Step/Activity 1: Employ the Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT), Combat Service Support Automated Information System (CAISI), or connect to unit network infrastructure.

1. VSAT is a software-driven, small-dish, transportable, satellite terminal used for reliable connectivity. Used in conjunction with CAISI, it permits the receipt and transmission of data and voice over internet protocol via the NIPRNET from anywhere in the world to anyplace in the world. Together with CAISI, VSAT has given the TSC the communication asset it needs to manage and maintain mission command sustainment support across the theater. VSAT provides forward deployed sustainment units a communication capability for sustainment automated systems that is substantially the same as in the garrison environment.

2. The Brigade S-1 section relies on non-secure, secure, and continuous digital information systems. Their success depends on the availability of both secure and non-secure data and voice systems which requires close coordination with the Brigade Signal Staff Officer (S-6). NIPRNET connectivity is provided by either VSAT, CAISI or with the Joint Network Node.

3. SIPRNET connectivity is coordinated through the Battalion S-6. The S-1 ensures the S-6 includes DTAS in the battalion SIPRNET bandwidth requirement. Secure voice data is critical to remain linked to subordinate companies and the Brigade S-1. Additionally, the S-1 section requires access to FBCB2, Blue Force Tracker, or similar systems to allow secure text capability with subordinate companies.

4. The Battalion S-1 section depends on the availability of both secure and non-secure voice and data systems requiring NIPRNET and SIPRNET connectivity with sufficient bandwidth to facilitate web-based applications. The S-1 section uses various HR systems for automated HR support, as well as for coordinating military pay, legal, and postal services for the battalion. All HR systems, with the exception of DTAS, operate in NIPRNET. Battalion S-1 sections should have CAISI for NIPRNET connectivity. Connectivity requirements direct that at least an element of the section be within line of site (3-5 km) of the VSAT in the Forward Support Company providing sustainment support for the Battalion S-1 or to the Brigade S-1 section, which also has VSAT capability. The Battalion S-1 updates the DTAS daily. Company First Sergeants and executive officers can make daily strength reports or updates to the Battalion S-1 via FBCB2.

5. The CAISI accepts information from automation devices interfacing over military communication networks (e.g.,) satellite communications, Defense Data Network, Defense Switching Network, VSAT, U. S. public switched networks, and commercial communications systems of Nations with which the U. S. has defense agreements. The two CAISI components are: Bridge module and a System Support Representative. It is a high data rate, sensitive but unclassified wireless local area network.

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NOTE TO INSTRUCTOR: Conduct a Check on Learning and summarize the Learning Activity.

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QUESTION: What does the acronym NIPRNET stand for?

a. No Internet Protocol Router Network

b. Non-Internet Protocol Router Network

c. Non-secure Internet Protocol Router Network

d. Now-secure Internet Protocol Router Network

ANSWER: c. Non-secure Internet Protocol Router Network

(End of Learning Activity)

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|Defense Casualty Information Processing Systems (DCIPS) via NIPRNET. |

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|Focus: Coordination with S-6 / Information Management Officer (IMO). | |

Learning Step/Activity 2: Establish and verify connectivity to CITRIX, electronic Military Personnel Office (eMILPO), Personnel Network (PERNET), and Defense Casualty Information Processing Systems (DCIPS) via NIPRNET.

1. Coordinate with S-6 / Information Management Officer (IMO) to install software, if

applicable.

a. CITRIX - a security gateway that is used to access HR systems and is designed

to facilitate secure access to applications and content.

NOTE: The application Personnel Network (PERNET) can also be accessed through CITRIX.

b. eMILPO – a web-based application which provides the Army with a reliable,

timely, and efficient method of performing personnel actions, PA, and SR.

c. Defense Casualty Information Processing System (DCIPS) – is an automated

system used to record and report casualty data.

d. Non-Secure Internet Protocol Router Network – (NIPRNET) is a network of

government-owned internet protocol routers used to exchange sensitive unclassified information.

2. Additionally, the S-1 must:

a. Verify installation of software (ensure that you have the latest updated version).

b. Coordinate with S-6 to ensure IPs are registered with the NETCOM.

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NOTE TO INSTRUCTOR: Conduct a Check on Learning and summarize the Learning Activity.

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QUESTION: Which HR systems should S-1s verify as operational once connectivity has been established?

a. eMILPO

b. DCIPS

c. CITRIX/PERNET

d. All of the above

ANSWER: d. All of the above.

(End of Learning Activity)

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|Focus: Obtain the Activation Key and Major Command Server IP address | |

|from the Major Command Manager POC. | |

Learning Step/Activity 3: System Activation (DTAS)

(REFERENCE: DTAS 3511 FUNCTIONAL GUIDANCE)

1. Mobile System User - Open DTAS Application to begin activation process. Click on the DTAS icon. Since this is the first time that you have opened DTAS on your Mobile System, an Activation Window will be displayed. (Fill out each block)

 

2. Mobile System User - Enter the personal information of the Mobile System User, the POC’s System SIPR Email, NIPR Email, Location, UIC, the Activation Key, IP address of the Major Command Server and click Activate. .

 

Note: The Activation Key and Major Command Server IP address must be obtained from the Major Command Manager POC.

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|Focus: DTAS must remain connected to the SIPRNET throughout | |

|initialization. | |

SHOW SLIDE 9: SYSTEM ACTIVATION (2 OF 2)

(REFERENCE: DTAS 3511 FUNCTIONAL GUIDANCE)

NOTE: After this step the DTAS Mobile Software will begin downloading command specific data for the mobile system. This download must be completed prior to using the mobile. DTAS must remain connected to the SIPRNET throughout Initialization.

1. Mobile System User - Monitor DTAS Application during Initialization Process. System is fully activated when the Add Person button becomes active (no longer ‘grayed out’).

2. The Major Command Manager is responsible for fielding all Mobile System User questions and concerns, through the Major Command Manager Help Desk. The Help Desk is intended to be the first tier of support in resolving any Mobile System User issues with DTAS.

3. Units will request assistance for DUIC Hierarchy changes, Mobile System Activation Keys, requests for .XML/TRN files, requests to add locations/Base Camps, change grid coordinates, as well as for technical problems. Technical problems could include Mobile Systems are connected to the SIPRNET but do not receive updates; queued messages not going out, or how to do certain functions on DTAS.

4. The Mobile System User will send issues to the Help Desk through two primary methods; email and telephone. All requests for assistance will be replied to regardless of the issue: the Major Command Manager has the responsibility to reply.

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NOTE TO INSTRUCTOR: Conduct a Check on Learning and summarize the Learning Activity.

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Question: True or False. DTAS must remain connected to the NIPRNET throughout initialization.

ANSWER: b. False (It must be connected to SIPRNET per the DTAS 3511 Functional Guidance.)

(End of Learning Activity)

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|Focus: Ensure that you have the latest DTAS Software updates. | |

Learning Step/Activity 4: Coordinate with Battalion S-6 to ensure voice data capability within the S-1 Section.

1. NIPRNET connectivity may be provided by VSAT and the CAISI Connect-the-Logistician system by connecting the Battalion S-1 CAISI either through the Forward Support Company’s VSAT, or the Brigade S-1 VSAT. SIPRNET connectivity is coordinated through the Battalion S-6. The S-1 ensures the S-6 includes DTAS in the battalion SIPRNET bandwidth requirement.

2. Activation Key and Major Command Server IP address must be obtained from the Major Command Manager POC or the DTAS Manager (DTAS 2511 Functional Guidance Jun 11).

NOTE: Mobile System User - Connect the DTAS computer to the SIPRNet and Initialize DTAS Mobile System. Make sure that you have the latest DTAS Software updates.

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NOTE TO INSTRUCTOR: Conduct a Check on Learning and summarize the Learning Activity.

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QUESTION: Which of the following connections does the Deployed Theater Accountability Software require?

a. NIPRNET

b. MIPRNET

c. SIPRNET

d. Either NIPRNET or SIPRNET

ANSWER: c. SIPRNET

(End of Learning Activity)

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|Focus: Ability to have secure text capability to communicate. | |

Learning Step/Activity 5: Obtain access to Force XXI Battle Command Brigade and Below (FBCB2), Blue Force Tracker (BFT), Joint Capabilities Release (JCR) or similar system to allow secure text capability with HQs, higher HQs, and subordinate units.

1. Army Battle Command System (ABCS) such as Force XXI Battle Command-Brigade and Below (FBCB2), Joint Capabilities Release, and Blue Force Tracker (BFT) are several of the systems currently being used in various organizations.

2. Force XXI Battle Command, Brigade and Below (FBCB2) is designed to provide on-the-move, real-time, and near-real-time situational understanding as well as mission command information to sustainment leaders from brigade to the platform and Soldier-level. FBCB2 feeds the ABCS common database with automated positional friendly information and current tactical battlefield geometry for friendly and known or suspected enemy forces. Company First Sergeants and executive officers can make daily strength reports or updates to the Battalion S-1 via FBCB2.

3. Blue Force Tracker is a United States military term for a GPS-enabled system that provides military commanders and forces with location information about friendly (and despite its name, also hostile) military forces. In NATO military symbology, blue typically denotes friendly forces.

4. Joint Capabilities Release. This upgrade builds on the situational awareness tool Force XXI Battle Command Brigade and Below/Blue Force Tracker (FBCB2/BFT), which is integrated on more than 120,000 platforms and field to every brigade combat team in the Army. As a software upgrade, JCR leverages existing hardware for substantial cost avoidance. With JCR, Soldiers inside vehicles can track the locations of friendly forces, plot enemy location and exchange command and control messages. The capability is fielded by Project Manager Joint Battle Command-Platform (PM JBC-P), assigned to the Program Executive Office for Command, Control and Communications-Tactical.

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NOTE TO INSTRUCTOR: Conduct a Check on Learning and summarize the Learning Activity.

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QUESTION: Which of the following systems allows Soldiers inside a vehicle to track enemy forces?

a. Joint Capabilities Release

b. FBCB2

c. BFT

d. All of the above

ANSWER: d. All of the above

(End of Learning Activity)

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|Focus: Capable of running on classified or unclassified networks. | |

Learning Step/Activity 6: Establish and verify connectivity to the Battle Command Support and Sustainment System (BCS3) through either the NIPRNET or SIPRNET.

1. BCS3 is the Army’s logistics mission command automation system. It aligns sustainment, in-transit, and force data to aid commanders in making critical decisions. This system capability provides operators the common operating picture in the form of total asset visibility to quickly and efficiently see the status of selected critical items.

2. The system’s software is capable of running on classified or unclassified networks. It provides the ability to plan, rehearse, train, and execute on the same system. The system provides sustainment and movement information for command decisions by displaying current status and the tools to determine future projections of fuel, ammunition, critical weapons systems, and personnel.

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NOTE TO INSTRUCTOR: Conduct a Check on Learning and summarize the Learning Activity.

NOTE TO INSTRUCTOR: This slide contains one (1) animation. Click mouse to reveal correct answer.

QUESTION: Which of the following does the Battle Command Sustainment Support System (BCS3) provide?

a. Ability to plan, rehearse, train and execute

b. Determine future projections for sustainment

c. Aligns sustainment, in-transit, and force data

d. All of the above

ANSWER: d. All of the above.

(End of Learning Activity)

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|Focus: Review the Terminal Learning Objective (TLO) and requirements.| |

Summary. Review the TLO, summarize the lesson, poll for any remaining questions and transition to the Practical Exercise.

NOTE: Review the Terminal Learning Objective (TLO) and requirements.

ACTION: Establish Human Resources (HR) Mission Command Nodes.

CONDITIONS: In a training environment, you (the S-1) and your unit have arrived in a notional deployed theater. You are responsible for reporting requirements with HR headquarters and subordinate commands. You have access to a Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT), Combat Service Support Automated Information System (CAISI), unit network infrastructure and standard automation equipment, and awareness of Operational Environment (OE), variables, and actors.

STANDARDS: Students will meet the standard of 80% accuracy when they:

1. Employ the Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) and Combat Service Support Automated Information System (CAISI).

2. Establish and verify connectivity to CITRIX, electronic Military Personnel Office (eMILPO), Personnel Network (PERNET), and Defense Casualty Information Processing System (DCIPS) via NIPRNET.

3. Obtain access to Force XXI Battle Command Brigade and Below (FBCB2), Blue Force Tracker (BFT), Joint Capabilities Release (JCR), or similar system to allow secure text capability with subordinate companies.

4. Establish and verify connectivity to the Battle Command Support and Sustainment System (BCS3) through either the NIPRNET or SIPRNET.

Appendix A

Assessment Plan

Your performance in this lesson will be assessed through the following:

Group Participation (2 percent). See AG Technical Rubric for specific grading criteria. This is an individual evaluated item, with half of the grade being the group interaction, and the remaining half based on your group participation.

Peer Evaluation (2 percent). Each student completes this online for their peers (using AG Technical Rubric). International officers submit a hardcopy form. This is an individually evaluated item.

Module Post Assessment (8 percent). The MOD E HR Planning and Operations assessment test students’ knowledge of HR Plans and Operations. (See AG Technical Rubric). This instructor evaluation is an individually evaluated item.

Appendix B

List of Slides

Slide 1: Establish Human Resources (HR) Mission Command Nodes

Slide 2: Concrete Experience

Slide 3: Terminal Learning Objective

Slide 4: Employ VSAT, CAISI, or Connect to Unit Network Infrastructure

Slide 5: Check on Learning

Slide 6: Establish and Verify Connectivity

Slide 7: Check on Learning

Slide 8: System Activation (1 of 2)

Slide 9: System Activation (2 of 2)

Slide 10: Check on Learning

Slide 11: Coordination with Unit S-6

Slide 12: Check on Learning

Slide 13: Obtain Access to FBCB2

Slide 14: Check on Learning

Slide 15: Establish Connectivity to BCS3

Slide 16: Check on Learning

Slide 17: Terminal Learning Objective

Appendix C

Additional Resources for Students

None

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Establish Human Resources (HR) Mission Command Nodes

LESSON PLAN

805C – CEE42141

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July 2019

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