Transcript B2C2WG 7-Minute Drills and TF One Team Battle Rhythm

CG12 Battle Rhythm
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CAWG
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KIMWG/B
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CLCWG
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CLCB
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Cmdr VTC
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ATO EXECUTION: 2300-2259Z/0600-0559L
CAMDB: Combined Air and Missile Defense Board
CCAWG: Combined Campaign Assessment Working Group
CMOWG: Civil Military Operations Working Group
CCMWG: Combined Collections Management Working Group
CCMB: Combined Collections Management Board
CUB: Commanders Update Brief
CFPWG: Combined Force Protection Working Group
CFEWG: Combined Fires and Effects Working Group
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ATO Noms to CFACC: 1100Z/1800L
CFECB: Combined Fires and Effects Coordination Board
CIWG: Communications Integration Working Group
CLCWG: Combined Logistics Coordination Working Group
CLCB: Combined Logistics Coordination Board
IOWG: Information Operations Working Group
CCB: Commanders Coordination Board
KIMWG/B: Knowledge/Info Management WG/Board*
KEY
POC/OPR: KM
Version 1.0
As of 1 NOV 11
Current Day
Next Day
Combined-Daily
PACOM-Daily
* As Required
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Note: Battle Rhythm Events Must Meet Three Criteria : 1) Vetted Through KIMWG; 2) Involve Cross-Staff Coord; 3) Org Template Approved by CoS
Commander’s Update Brief
(CUB)
Purpose: To provide MNF Commander,
components and staff with campaign progress and
updates from selected staff and assigned
components.
Inputs:
• Commander’s Update brief from MNF staff
• Components current operational briefs
• Guidance from Higher Headquarters of each MNF
country; for the U.S, the HHQ is USPACOM
Outputs:
• Commander’s guidance
• Daily Intentions Message (DIM)
• De-Confliction decisions
Key Tasks:
• Review progress of campaign
assessment
• Receive commander’s guidance on
planning efforts or execution of operations
Chair: MNF Commander
Facilitator: MNF Chief of Staff
Frequency/Location: Daily / Room TBD
Membership: MNF Cmdr; Deputy MNF
commander; Chief of Staff; Staff Directors
(C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8; special
staff (PAO, JAG; and MNF components
commanders or their LNOs)
POC: C5
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Communications Integration Working Group (CIWG)
Purpose: Synchronize, coordinate, de-conflict, and monitor
multinational force’s strategic communication actions, images, and
words to support the achievement of the participating nations’ overall
strategic objectives and end states.
Inputs:
• STRATCOM Guidance (National)
• JTF Guidance and Intentions / FRAGO (CC)
• Public Affairs Guidance (PAO)
• Campaign Assessment (JTF) (CAWG)
• Intelligence Updates (C2)
• OSINT analysis (Media Roll-up) (C2)
• CMO updates (CMOWG)
• Approved CPOTF products (CPOTF)
• Media Assessment
Outputs:
• Communications Integration Plan
• Campaign Themes and Messages
• Inputs/recommendations to IOWG
Key Tasks:
• MCI coordinates programs, plans, themes, messages,
and products with other instruments of national power in
a multinational effort
• Publish a communication integration plan
• Monitor and assess to assist in the decision-making
cycle
• Ensure dissemination of communication integration to
subordinate commanders for consideration in planning
• Obtain approval from MNF for Themes and messages
• Coordinate national PA and MCI guidance given to each
respective nation’s military forces
Chair: C5
Facilitator: Public Affairs Officer/Information Operations
Officer
Frequency/Location: Daily /PAO spaces
Membership: C5, Public Affairs, Information Operations,
Legal, Pol-Mil, CMO rep, C3, C2, CPOTF, SOF, country
liaisons, POLAD
POC: J39 IO Planner
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Information Operations Working Group (IOWG)
Purpose: Synchronize, coordinate, de-conflict, monitor PSYOP, EW,
OPSEC, MILDEC, and CNO with supporting and related (CMO, PA,
Strat Com, COMCAM) capabilities, staff elements, subordinate and
higher units to ensure a coordinated and efficient effect is achieved.
Inputs:
• STRATCOM Guidance (National)
• Public Affairs Guidance (PAO)
• JTF Guidance and Intentions / FRAGO (CC)
• INFOCON status (JTF) (C6)
• Campaign Assessment (JTF) (CAWG)
• Intelligence Updates (C2)
• OSINT analysis (Media Roll-up) (C2)
• CMO updates (CMOWG)
• Component and (EA) EW and PSYOP nominations (non-kinetic
targets) (Components)
• Approved CPOTF products (CPOTF)
Outputs:
• Non-lethal targeting guidance (components)
• Information Operations (IO) execution matrix (CFEWG)
• OPSEC guidance (components)
• PSYOP integration plan (CFEWG)
• PSYOP product requirements and guidance
• Target nominations for non-lethal and influence operations
(CFEWG)
Key Tasks:
• Determine IO target nominations for submission to
Target Coordination Board for approval (and inclusion in
ATO)
• Draft FRAGO input (IO targeting directives) as required
• Develop Talking Points for incorporation into Press
Releases / Conferences
• Ensure dissemination of IO guidance to subordinate
commanders for execution planning
• Monitor and Assess IO effects on targets to allow for
target and product adjustment
Chair: C39 Chief
Facilitator: Information Operations Officer
Frequency/Location: Daily /IO Cell Room (VTC, virtual
room for components)
Membership: Components, OID reps (Analyst,
Collections), C2IN rep, EWO, C5 rep, OMD rep, CMO rep,
PA planner, Engineer, PSYOP, Strat Com
As required: - SJA, POLAD, Chaplain, Space
POC: C39 IO Planner
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Combined Collection Management Working Group
(CCMWG)
Purpose: Identify, validate, prioritize and manage ISR
activities. Track and answer CCTF PIRs. Manages CTF
collection requirements. Conducts collection operations
management. Direct and manage dissemination process.
Inputs:
• Components’ Combined Integrated Priority Collection
Lists (CIPCLs)
• ISR Asset status (Components, National Agency)
• Draft Combined Integrated Prioritized Target List (CIPTL)
from CFEWG
• Identified Intelligence gaps (C-2 staff)
• IO Nominations (IOWG)
Outputs:
• Collection Plan (Components, C-staff)
• Collection Emphasis Message (Components, C-staff)
• Draft Combined Intelligence Prioritized Collection List
(CIPCL) – (Components, CFEB)
• Collection Requirement Nominations to National
Agencies
• ISR Synchronization Matrix (CFACC)
Key Tasks:
• Manage and account for ISR assets in theater
• Draft Collection Plan and Collection Emphasis
Message
• Create Draft CIPCL
• Request additional assets if required
• Recommend adjustments to ISR asset basing
• Submit requirements for National collection
• Monitor dissemination plan and key products
Chair: C-2 or Deputy;
Facilitator: Collection Manager
Frequency/Location: Daily VTC
Membership: C-2 analysts, C-3 ISR planners,
Component Collection Managers, IO planners, C3 Targets/ Fires, National Agencies, Coalition
LNOs, Civil-Military Ops, Space planners, C-5 rep
POC: CTF Collection Management Team
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Combined Collection Management Board (CCMB)
Purpose: Identify, validate, prioritize and manage
ISR activities. Seek approval for CTF Collection
Plan. Track and answer CCTF PIRs. Manages
CTF collection requirements. Conduct collection
operations management. Direct and manage
dissemination process.
Inputs:
• Finalized CIPCLs (Components, C-Staffs)
• ISR Asset status (Components)
• Combined Integrated Prioritized Target List
(CIPTL) from CFEB
Outputs:
•Approved Collection Plan
•Approved Collection Intelligence Prioritized
Collection List (CIPCL) to Components
•Collection Requirements to National Agencies
•Approved ISR Synchronization Matrix to CFACC
Key Tasks:
• Manage & recommend changes to PIRs
• Brief C-2/C-3 on ISR assets status
• Seek approval Collection Plan & CIPCL
• Submit requests for National collection
• Request additional assets if required
• Recommend changes to ISR asset
basing
• Highlight Intel gaps & mitigation plan
• Coordinate changes with Components
Chair: C-2 and C-3 (co-chair)
Facilitator: Collection Manager
Frequency/Location: Daily VTC
(normally scheduled after CFEB)
Membership: C-2 analysts, C-3 ISR
planners, Component Collection Managers,
IO planners, C-3 Fires, National Agencies,
Coalition LNOs
POC: CTF Collection Management Team
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Combined Fires and Effects Working Group
(CFEWG)
Purpose: Identify, validate, de-conflict, and integrate
kinetic and non-kinetic fires / prepare decision briefs in
preparation for the Combined Fires, Effects, and
Collections Board (CFECB).
Integrate all Fires with maneuver ISO CTF OPLANS
Inputs:
• CCIR(s) / EEFI(s) / Intelligence Assessment
• Current / future ISR Synchronization Allocation
• CUB (Salient) Updates
• Fragmentary / Warning Orders (Salient)
• ATO (Current) Review + Previous Day’s BDA
• TET Review (ISO Current Day CIPTL Approval)
• IOWG Synch Matrix
• ROEWG Review / Application for 72-96 hour out
• CAWG Review / Application for 72-96 hours out
• Target nomination
Outputs:
• Draft CIPCL / Draft CIPTL (CFECB)
• Review draft apportionment / guidance for 96 hours
• Publication of revisions to CTF FSCM(s), NSL, & RTL,
CTL
Key Tasks:
• Integrate kinetic + non- kinetic Fires
• Create Draft CIPTL for Approval
• Recommend revisions+NSL,RTL,LTL
• Prepare decision brief for CFECB
Chair: CTF Fires Officer / Chief
Facilitator: CTF Fires Officer / Chief
Frequency/Location: Daily / TBD
Membership:
• Intelligence (Current Op(s), METOC, Targeting)
• Components (CFACC,CFLCC, CFMCC, CJOSTF,
CMOTF, CBNE, PSYOPS)
• C3 Future Operations
• C3 Information Operations
• C5 Assessments
• BMD Coordinator (CFACC LNO)
• SJA
• Combined Information Bureau (Public Affairs)
POC: C3
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Combined Fires and Effects Coordination Board
(CFECB)
Purpose: Identify, validate, de-conflict, and integrate
kinetic and non-kinetic fires / prepare decision briefs in
preparation for the Combined Fires, Effects, and
Collections Board (CFECB).
Integrate all Fires with maneuver ISO CTF OPLANS
De-conflict and prioritize target nominations and ISR
collection requirements.
Key Tasks:
• Public apportionment guildance
• Approve Draft CIPTL, NSL, RTL, LTL
Chair: DCCTF
Facilitator: DCCTF
Deliverables (in):
• CCIR(s) / EEFI(s) / Intelligence Assessment
• Draft CIPCL (FEWG)
• Current / future ISR Synchronization Allocation (IOWG)
• ATO (Current) Review + Previous Day’s BDA
• Draft CIPTL
• TET Review (ISO Current Day CIPTL Approval)
• Components
Deliverables (out):
• Approved CIPCL / CIPTL (CCMWG)
• Approved AOD apportionment guidance for 72 hours
• Approved guidance for 96 hours
• Approved revisions to CTF FSCM(s), NSL, & RTL
Frequency/Location: Daily / Rm (TBD)
Membership:
• Intelligence (Current Op(s), METOC, Targeting)
• Components (CFACC,CFLCC, CFMCC, CJOSTF,
CMOTF, CBNE, PSYOPS)
• C3 Future Operations
• C3 Information Operations
• C5 Assessments
• BMD Coordinator (CFACC LNO)
• SJA
• Combined Information Bureau (Public Affairs)
• C4 Sustainment
POC: C3
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Combined Logistics Coordination Working Group
Purpose: Staff officer-level coordination and problemsolving forum for MNF logistics issues, including
distribution, engineering and medical. Enhances log
situational understanding across current ops, future
ops and plans time horizons.
Inputs:
• CLCB direction
• CUB, CPG, CAWG, CFEWG, CFPWG, CMOWG
info, coordination and requirements
• Daily LOG/MED SITREPs from MNF components,
and supporting log reports (REPOL, MUREP,
MOVREP, as required.
• MNF OPORD, FRAGO
• Support, supply, & movement priorities
Outputs:
• Coordinate with C4 reps attending: CAWG (update
log assessment areas), CFEWG (ref critical
infrastructure/munitions), CFPWG (ref engineering/log
services/distribution/HSS) & CMOWG (ref general log
requirements/support)
• LOGSITREP to HHQ, MNF SITREP input
Key Tasks:
• Identify log issues requiring senior C4
decision (for CLCB or HHQ)
• Coordinate log support to MNF, especially
for future ops and plans time horizons.
• Review key LOG/MED SITREP data
• Anticipate/solicit log problems or shortfalls
Chair: MNF C4 Deputy or Log Ops Div Chief
Facilitator: C4 Fusion Chief
Frequency/Location: Daily/C4 area, chat or
telecon for component participation
Membership:
Primary: C4 key staff, HSS, C1, CPG, C7,
Component C4 key staff
On request: HHQ J4 staff officers, MNF
Legal, C3 Force Flow.
POC: C4 Fusion Chief
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Combined Logistics Coordination Board
Purpose: Decision forum for MNF logistics issues,
including distribution, engineering and medical. Enhances
log situational understanding across current ops, future ops
and plans time horizons.
Inputs:
• Log issues requiring decision (from CLCWG)
• CUB, CPG, CAWG, CFEWG, CFPWG, CMOWG info,
coordination and requirements
• Daily LOG/MED SITREPs from MNF components, and
supporting log reports (REPOL, MUREP, MOVREP, as
required.
• MNF OPORD, FRAGO
• Support, supply, & movement priorities
Outputs:
• Key log issues to raise at CUB
• C4 direction to reps attending: CAWG (update log
assessment areas), CFEWG (ref critical
infrastructure/munitions), CFPWG (ref engineering/log
services/distribution/HSS) & CMOWG (ref general log
requirements/support)
• LOGSITREP to HHQ, MNF SITREP input
Key Tasks:
• Provide decisions on log issues
• Raise issues to HHQ for assistance/decision
• Approve C4 slides for CUB
• Review key LOG/MED SITREP data
• Anticipate/solicit log problems or shortfalls
Chair: MNF C4
Facilitator: C4 Fusion Chief
Frequency/Location: Daily/C4 area, VTC or
telecon for HHQ and component participation
Membership:
Primary: C4 key staff, MNF surgeon, C1, CPG,
C7, C8, MNF Component C4 key staff
On request: HHQ J4, MNF Legal, C3 Force Flow
POC: C4 Fusion Chief
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Civilian Military Operations Working Group (CMOWG)
Purpose: Coordinate civil-military support;
coordinate civil-military operations with all
external agencies, including IO/NGO/UN
agencies, non-governmental agencies;
Coordinate with key governmental leaders and
organizations.
Inputs:
• MNF Warning order – Commanders Guidance
• MNF FRAGO
• Civil Information Report – CA BN
• Reports and SITREPS from Intergovernmental
organizations (IGO)
• Campaign Plans and Update Brief (US)
• CUOPS/FUOPS Updates
• CIGG,IOWG, CCMWG, CLCWG, CLCB,
CAWG
Outputs:
• FRAGO Input/Change of plans/orders and
measures (Submit to CUOPS(TF))
• Updates to COIC COP – Civil Information (TF)
• Update to Common Operational Picture (COP)
• Guidance to CMOC and attached CA/CMO
units (FRAGO / CMO Estimate)
• Planners of C3 & C5
Key Tasks:
• Coordinate CMO support to MNF..
• Co-ordinate with Humanitarian Organizations.
• Support ongoing humanitarian operations.
• Liaise and coordinate with key military/government
leaders in region.
• Co-ordinate on the establishment of CMOC.
• Manage Civil Information.
Chair C-7:
• Chief C7
Frequency/Location: Daily / Cell
Reps: C2, C3, C4, C5, PAO, IO, C8, another US
Governmental Agencies, IO/NGO (if available)
POC : C7
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KIMWG / B
Purpose: Manage knowledge sharing processes
in order to facilitate situational understanding.
Assists the Headquarters Chief of Staff in
implementing people, processes and tools
necessary to create and share knowledge.
Key Tasks:
• Review proposed updates to the Battle
Rhythm and obtain CoS guidance
• Develop and recommend approval of KM
directives to the CoS
Inputs:
•Staff recommended changes to the battle rhythm
• Staff issues with tools, processes, and CFEs
Chair: KIMO (CoS for KMB as required)
Outputs:
• KM directives (tools, process and CFEs
changes)
• Recommended changes to the battle rhythm
(KMB)
Frequency/Location: As required
Facilitator: KM Ops
Membership: KM Cell, IMO Cell, Content
Manager (portal)
POC: KM
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Commander’s Coordination Board
(CCB)
Purpose: Provide a forum for the MNF
Commander to meet with his key leadership in
order to discuss planning and operational issues,
provide guidance, and make decisions to guide
future planning.
Key Tasks:
• Review progress of current operations
• Propose planning decisions requiring
MNF commander’s approval
Inputs:
• Current operations update
• CPG update on future planning
• Updated Fires, Effects and Collections products
Chair: MNF Commander
Outputs:
• Commander’s planning guidance
• De-Confliction decisions
• Updated Commander’s estimate
Facilitator: MNF Chief of Staff
Frequency/Location: Daily / Room TBD
Membership: MNF Cmdr; Deputy MNF
commander; Chief of Staff; C2, C3, C4, C5
Staff Directors; CPG and OPT Leads
POC: C5
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Campaign Assessment Working Group
(CAWG)
Purpose: Provide integrated campaign assessment
of trends in the operational environment using preestablished measures of effectiveness, measures of
performance and associated indicators.
Inputs:
• Tasks assessment from CcmdC and components
• Effects assessment from designated C-code offices
of primary responsibility (OPR)
• Draft assessment from Campaign Assessment Cell
(CAC)
Outputs:
• Results of the tasks and effects assessment
• Operations and Plan Review and Recommendations
(OPRR)
• Staff validated campaign assessment results to
CFEWG, IOWG, CMOWG and any required working
groups
Key Tasks:
• Analyze and validate the results of the CAC
assessment
• Provide recommendations to the MNF Cmdr
via Campaign Assessment Board
• Recommend changes to effects, measures of
effectiveness and related indicators based on
deficiency analysis of the assessment
Chair: C5
Facilitator: Senior Assessment Officer
Frequency/Location: Daily / Room TBD
Membership: C2, C33, C35, C39, C4, C5
CPG, C6, C7, SJA, components, and any
other required Subject Matter Experts
POC: C5
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Combined Air and Missile Defense Board
(CAMDB)
Purpose: Recommend a Course of action to the
Protected Asset List (PAL)
Inputs:
• Approved CAL/DAL
• Recommended VAL
• Equipment status report
• Approved POP/PAL
• INTSUM (TBM, SOF)
• Patriot Theater float equipment
• SAMSTRATREP (Missile status)
• TAMD Concept of Operations
• CTF COP
• CAMDWG results (proposed POP/PAL with
CVT, RFF)
Outputs:
• Proposed POP/PAL/VAL
• FRAGO for any changes required. (i.e. change
in POP)
Key Tasks:
• Approve FRAGO
• Approve AMD protection level by phase
Chair: C3 AMD Lead
Facilitator: C3 AMD Lead
Frequency/Location: As Required / DCO
& Conf Room
Membership: ADA BDE Rep, 94th AAMDC,
CFMCC Rep, CFACC Rep, CFLCC Rep,
C2, C3, C4
POC: C3
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Combined Force Protection Working Group
Purpose: Plans, coordinates, and assess force protection
(FP) for the MNF command.
Inputs:
• CDRs Guidance
• INTSUM
• SIG Events
• Current and Emerging Threats
• CTF approved CAL/DAL
• Component Recommended CAL/DAL
• BMD Assessment
• Approved Priorities of Protection (POP) and PAL
• HSS Issues
• CBRNE Events
Outputs:
• Recommended changes to FPCONs
• Updated FP Assessment
• FRAGOs for FP Changes
• FP vulnerability assessments
• Updated analysis on POP/PAL
• Proposed POP/PAL
Key Tasks:
• Synchronize protection levels by phase
• Prepare/update FPCONs for approval by CMNF
• Delineate force protection priorities
(Component, AO)
• Monitor Intelligence and operations for issues or
situation that may affect the MNF FP Posture
• Assist and advise multinational force units in
conducting FP vulnerability assessments
Chair: DEP CoS
Facilitator: MNF AT/FP Officer
Frequency/Location: TBD
Membership: AT/FP Officers, Component Reps,
CAMDWG Rep, IO, C2, C3, C4, C5, C8, BMD,
SJA, Health/Surgeon, Safety, Engineer, others as
required
POC: C3
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