LandWarNet 2009

1. LandWarNet 2009 1

2. What is the Point of this Briefing? 2

3. Agenda Mission and Key Tasks TF Organization and Employment Operational Environment Working for MNC-I NETOPS Challenges Lessons Learned Baghdad Signal University Questions 3

4. Situation 4

5. TF Mission and Key Tasks Key Tasks: Posture communications to support combat operations and force restructuring Facilitate support to ISF (JSSs & COPs) Actively administer the MNC-I network – refine and optimize Execute battle drills in response to network outages Battle command of Expeditionary Signal Battalions 5

6. Task Force Thunderbird 6

7. Task Force Thunderbird 7

8. Tactical Employment 8

9. Operational Risk 9

10. Working with MNC-I 10 Seamless integration with both III Corps and XVIII Airborne Corps G6 MTOE insufficient to perform NETOPS for sustained operations or when Corps assumes the role of JTF

11. Operations & Planning 11

12. CNOSC Manning 12

13. So, Who’s in Charge?..?.. 13

14. NETOPS Within the AO 14 Align signal support with C2 relationshipsAlign signal support with C2 relationships

15. Building Trained and Ready Forces 15

16. Moving Around the AO 16 PriorityPriority

17. The “Tactical” Tech Control Facility 17 BLUF: Our Soldiers are completing MNC-I validated Technical Control Facility (TCF) missions in locations that are either not Strategic Overwatch locations or do not have enough infrastructure in place to transition to base support battalion. Provide communications support to non-maneuver, CS/CSS type units Work in more austere conditions with less infrastructure than most other FOBs Photos: Camp Echo, circa November 2007 BLUF: Our Soldiers are completing MNC-I validated Technical Control Facility (TCF) missions in locations that are either not Strategic Overwatch locations or do not have enough infrastructure in place to transition to base support battalion. Provide communications support to non-maneuver, CS/CSS type units Work in more austere conditions with less infrastructure than most other FOBs Photos: Camp Echo, circa November 2007

18. Commercialization Takes a Village… 18 The IP data package solution was developed in order to extend voice and data services to small remote locations Fulfill signal requirements without exhausting all CPNs, maintain unit reserve The IP data package solution was developed in order to extend voice and data services to small remote locations Fulfill signal requirements without exhausting all CPNs, maintain unit reserve

19. COMSEC Management in TTSB 19

20. Odds and Ends A well trained, well led unit can do anything—but should you? Personnel only missions limit flexibility ISP/OSP, CG Commo Teams, RTO, etc Filling MTOE shortfalls for other units Villainy of “Good Enough” takes time and energy to fix – start early Reliable power was constant problem Iraqi grid, KBR generators, tactical power Specialized training requirements Tower climbing, fiber splicing, manholes Americans are a generous people Leaders must take time to recognize the constantly changing environment 20

21. Baghdad Signal University (BSU) 21

22. Engagement Opportunities 22 MOD opening Network and Lighting Cable courses #1 To develop and improve the communications officers capability in IA divisions, Deputy commander of IGFC opened the Network and Lighting Cable courses #1 in Camp Victory, with attendance of staff command officers in the opening ceremony on Wednesday May/21/2008. 12 Feb 08 Fiber picMOD opening Network and Lighting Cable courses #1 To develop and improve the communications officers capability in IA divisions, Deputy commander of IGFC opened the Network and Lighting Cable courses #1 in Camp Victory, with attendance of staff command officers in the opening ceremony on Wednesday May/21/2008. 12 Feb 08 Fiber pic

23. Questions? 23