SUMMARY:

This position is a full time Exempt (salary) position, supporting the ARNG Mission Command Training Support Program (MCTSP). The Higher Command Support Team Protection SME will teach, coach, train, and mentor ARNG Division and Brigade Commanders and Staffs in the philosophy of Mission Command, and the art and science of protection doctrinal foundations within Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) and Decisive Action Training Environment (DATE) context. May support work originating from any/all the MTC locations.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Replicate the Protection Warfighting Function (WFF) and serve as the Higher Command (HICOM) Protection staff principle.
• Establish a tactical battle-rhythm consisting of key HICOM Meetings, Boards, and Working Groups that drive training unit Command and Control (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 (JELC) Products in analog format, and digitally via the appropriate Command and Mission Command Information System (MCIS) (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.
• Role-play notional higher and adjacent units throughout the exercise.
• Prepare, 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 Tactical Standing Operating Procedures (TACSOPS), Plans Standing Operating Procedure (PSOPS), and Knowledge Management (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 Officer Senior Trainer (OST) / Enlisted Senior Trainer (EST) 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, Multi-Domain Operations, 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 a Multi-Domain Operational Environment. Resultant is an exercise that sets the context for doctrinally precise, realistic, demanding, and high-tempo Unified Land Operations.
• Reports directly to the HST Team Lead. At the discretion of HST Team Lead or Direction of MCTSP, serve as special project officer on MCTSP initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a background of at least twenty (20) years of experience in the Army (active Army, Army Reserve or Army National Guard) and a minimum of two (2) years of experience with exercise planning using the JELC process.
• Must have senior Army leadership experience with positions in training management backgrounds and Combat Training Center experience.
• Individuals who have successfully served as a Brigade staff principle (Division or Corps staff principle, preferred) within the specific WFF (Protection) they represent.
• Must have successfully commanded an MTOE Battalion (Brigade level command preferred) within their respective WFF (Protection).
• Experienced in large scale live and constructive exercises, doctrinal experts within their respective WFF (Protection), and familiar with Army Command and Control Information Systems.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

MS or MA degree, subject immaterial. Graduate of a military Senior Service College, preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance and meet other eligibility requirements for access to classified information.