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Capt Jason Vanta 28 Mar 2013

GLOBAL RESPONSE FORCE (GRF). Capt Jason Vanta 28 Mar 2013. Purpose / Agenda. Agenda What is GRF? GRF Missions Real World GRF Examples Key GRF Personnel How Do We Get Ready? Sitting Alert Sample Timeline Training Requirements GRF Personnel for April and May GRF Recall Roster

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Capt Jason Vanta 28 Mar 2013

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  1. GLOBAL RESPONSE FORCE (GRF) Capt Jason Vanta 28Mar 2013

  2. Purpose / Agenda Agenda • What is GRF? • GRF Missions • Real World GRF Examples • Key GRF Personnel • How Do We Get Ready? • Sitting Alert • Sample Timeline • Training Requirements • GRF Personnel for April and May • GRF Recall Roster • Questions

  3. What is GRF? • The Global Reaction Force (GRF) is the ability to provide NO NOTICE combat power and conduct forced-entry missions with the 82d Airborne Division • Capable of going anywhere in the world • SECDEF’s first responders • Paratroopers jump in – establish the ACP/secure the LZ • Multiple C-17s land for sustained support (ASOC is on C-17 #3) • Timeline may change based on the mission and response needed

  4. GRF Missions • Forcible Entries (JOAX) • Full Spectrum Operations • Joint Targeting/Strikes • (R/DA) Raid/Direct Action • Implementation of Exclusion Zones • COIN • NEO (Non-Combatant Evacuation Ops) • P/SO (Peace and Stability Ops) • FHA (Foreign Humanitarian Assistance) • Domestic Civil Support

  5. Real World Examples • Op Urgent Fury Grenada 1983 • Op Golden Pheasant Honduras 1988 • Op Just Cause Panama 1989 • Op Desert Shield Saudi Arabia 1990 • Op Desert Storm Iraq/Kuwait 1991 • Op Restore Democracy Haiti 1994 • Op Safe Haven Panama 1994 • Op Joint Endeavor Bosnia 1995 • Op Allied Force Kosovo 1999-2000 • Op Enduring Freedom Afghanistan 2001 • Op Iraqi Freedom Iraq 2003 • Op Unified Response Haiti 2010

  6. KEY GRF Personnel • GRF Personnel • 6 Ops / 4 Support will hold GRF status for a 2 – month cycle • 2 personnel (FDO/FDT) will be on 2 hour alert from the 1-15th of each month (NO TDY/NO LEAVE) • 2 different personnel (FDO/FDT) will be on 2 hour alert from the 16-31st of each month (NO TDY/NO LEAVE) • All other primary GRF members are on 12 hour alert during their GRF cycle (TDY/LEAVE per GRF lead Approval) • 3 Ops / 4 Support will be held on RESERVE for a 2 – month cycle • All members on reserve are held to the same readiness standards • 24 hour Alert Status (Minimal TDY/LEAVE) • Sq members with mobility additional duties are also susceptible to recall based on need and GRF mission • M4/M9 Armorer / Key Custodians / COMSEC / VM / UDM

  7. How Do We Get Ready? • Personal Equipment • Pack for 1 month of sustainment • Pack your bags smartly – cold weather items / extra boots • Have a 72 hour bag – pack everything else (use the Sq packing list) • Personal Readiness • Prepare Will / Power of Attorneys, etc • Medications / Medical appointment • Set up how your bills will get paid (don’t expect internet if deployed) • Brief your significant others on the possibilities of GRF / watch the news • Plan your leave and TDYs around GRF cycles – names for the next cycle will be identified 60 days prior to new cycle

  8. How Do We Get Ready? • Squadron Equipment • Gateway System • Gateway Trailer Generator • DCP w/ radio & antennas • 3 x PRC-148 w/ antennas and Charger • 2 x Box of MREs • Admin Box w/ paper, pencils, markers, whiteboard, etc • Support Tool boxes • Extra parts kits for generator / vehicles • Iridium Phone • Still looking for a location to store all the equipment

  9. Sitting Alert • 2 Hour Alert • NO DRINKING • Must be at the 82nd Airborne Division Bldg 2 hours after the Notification process starts (N+2). NO EXCUSES • Keep phones charged, in hand and answer the phone! • 12-24 Hour Alert • ANSWER YOUR PHONE • Stay ready – you could be on a plane within 18 hours of notification • LEAVE is possible on case by case basis • If you are recalled on leave the member incurs the expense back • Alternate GRF members will be formally briefed when moved to primary GRF status

  10. Sample GRF Timeline • N-Hr AAOC initiates notification • N+2 Division ALO & ASOC OIC arrives at AAOC • N+4 Division battlestaff assembled to begin orders process • N+4 GRF members assembled at 682 ASOS (TDY/Non-Local Members traveling to local area) • N+7 AAOC fully operational; LNOs present • N+8 GRF key & essential personnel assembled (Army) • N+10 N+10 Brief (DIV WARNO) • N+12 Outload Synch Meeting and OST fully operational • N+24 GRF1 assembled with attached unit • N+24 TDY/Non-Local GRF Members assembled at 682 ASOS • N+26 Establish Alpha Echelon. Equipment/Vehicle movement to HDRS • N+32 Division OPORD • N+48 Remainder of GRF (GRF2/3/BCT) assembled with attached unit – Most likely us • N+50 GRF backbrief to TRA HQ • N+54 GRF OPORD published • N+72 Initiation of Airborne Timeline • N+96 GRF Prepared to Deploy (initial elements wheels up) – Most likely us

  11. Training Requirements • All GRF members will be deployment ready • Must be current in: • PHA/Dental • PT Test • TACTICS • M4 and/or M9 • Gas Mask Fit Test • ADLS • SABC • CBRNE • GRF membershave priority for training • Some training may be excused as long as it is scheduled – Check with DOR for most up to date training requirements and schedules

  12. GRF Personnel Apr-May Alternates Primary Supt Primary OPS Capt Slosky TSgt Rivas Capt Roberts Capt Whitten A1C Mills TSgt Whitney SSgt Delos Santos SSgt Stoudemire SrA Hayes SrA Spears SrA Pennock TSgt Grant SSgt Jackson TSgt Pleasant SSgt DeJesus SrA Garcia Gateway 006 Gateway Trailer DCP Equipment Iridium Phone SrA Latham

  13. GRF Recall Roster Apr-May Alternate OIC Calls: UDM 12Hour Recall 2 Hour Recall Alternates Lt Col Collins - CC H: 910-725-1647 BB: 910-916-3398 C: 660-281-3801 Capt Roberts 215-527-7668 Capt Slosky 405-226-5539 Capt Whitten 405-202-7153 SSgt Delos Santos 360-550-0029 TSgt Pleasant 803-464-8263 Lt Col Crawford - DO C: 808-286-0337 BB: 910-578-3687 SSgt Stoudemire 334-220-8387 Capt Slosky 405-226-5539 A1C Mills 910-987-7381 SrA Pennock 816-273-7504 TSgt Olexa 803-840-9272 Capt Landers 919-440-4169 Capt Haeuptle 704-363-8033 SSgt Jackson 805-757-3400 TSgt Rivas 803-565-6000 SSgt Baker 864-276-2998 TSgt Wiesner Cell: 702-325-6709 BB: 910-916-2594 Capt Vanta 602-538-2016 SSgt DeJesus 910-759-2561 TSgt Whitney 910-241-9303 Armorer/Key Custodians Need 1 of each: SrA Spears 910-658-7015 • TSgt Grant • 843-319-0658 Key Custodians Armorers SrA Latham 636-385-2779 SrA Hayes 228-235-6163 Capt Landers 919-440-4169 SSgt Jennings 716-307-6117 SrA Garcia 559-707-4877 SrA Pennock 816-273-7504 SrA Henderson 252-365-9637 SSgt Delos Santos 360-550-0029 SrA Garcia 559-707-4877 SrA Frklic 256-405-5856 SrA Heiny 507-219-1366 TSgt Whitney 910-241-9303

  14. Questions?

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