LTC Geoff Fuller JS J-7 CEP Branch

1. Chairman’s Exercise Program / National Exercise Program Synchronization Working Group 29 March 2010 LTC Geoff Fuller JS J-7 CEP Branch

2. CEP/NEP Brief-back Purpose: Review/synchronize the 5-Year NEP Calendar specifically the DOD overlay, discuss upcoming exercises, and discuss draft Chairman’s Exercise Program (CEP) CJCSI, set the stage for follow-on training opportunities addressing integrated operations and finally provide an update to and discuss the open WJSTC issues. Discussion: Conducted NEP overview; Reviewed 5-Year NEP Calendar and current scheduling of Tier I, II, and III exercises specifically the DOD exercise; Discussed draft Chairman’s Exercise Program (CEP) CJCSI; Received briefings from SOCOM exercises and training on way ahead vision; Reviewed working group issue #08-003 and received briefings from J5 Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI), and AAFES Contingency Capabilities. Outcomes: Strengthened foundation for integrated operations training environment. Developed new proposal to foster whole of government integrated operations training. Combatant Commands have better understanding of PSI and when possible that it should be incorporated into Commands Joint Exercises. Integrated Operations Training: Discussions and working group input led to the development of the National Rehearsal Program concept and working group issue. NEP supports integrated operations related to domestic homeland security issues – Combatant Commands cannot realistically exercise their contingency plans with interagency partners if they link to the NEP. Issue 08-003: DOD Participation Challenges in the National Exercise Program (recommend closure) Issue 10-xxx: National Rehearsal Program (recommend adoption as new working group issue)

3. DOD Participation Challenges in the National Exercise Program (NEP) Recommend Closure Briefer: LTC Fuller Issue 08-003: DOD Participation Challenges in the National Exercise Program Discussion: a. There is higher-level involvement in the NEP, and the E&E Sub-IPC is considering changing the frequency of National Level Exercises (NLE), Principal Level Exercises, and NEP Tier II exercises. b. 5-Year scheduling challenges in the NEP: No fidelity in future years for NEP exercises (NLE and planning dates through 2010 and some for 2011 are established). This is discussed in interagency forums, and interagency partners understand the dilemma. However, problem still exists and JS/OSD will continue to press this issue. Endstate: Improved joint training effectiveness and efficiency as directed by Chairman’s Joint Training Guidance. Supported / supporting roles consistent with Plans / Unified Command Plan. Staffs build relationships, conduct realistic rehearsal with actual counterparts. POA&M: Use Worldwide Joint Training and Scheduling Conference, deconfliction and combatant command annual exercise conferences to link multiple exercises, taking advantage of NEP to link exercises / integrate mission areas to ensure regional / mission area coverage. Still need more fidelity on future years exercises regarding dates/themes. Support use of the National Exercise Simulation Center (NESC) (located at FEMA HQ) to provide national level interagency exercise support and exercise control capabilities. Codify Tier III DOD submission process. OPR:JS J-7 JETD; OCRs: DHS, USNORTHCOM SEP 08- JUN 09 SEP 08 FEB 09 SEP 08 AUG 09 MAR 10 NEXS Conf and 5-year schedule to DC and approved NEP 5-year Scheduling Conf Completed Combatant commands involved In 5-yr NEP calendar DOD Process Completed Update at WJTSC 09-2 Update and close at WJTSC 10-1 3

4. National Rehearsal Program Briefer: LTC Fuller Issue 10-xxx: National Exercise Program (NEP) does not adequately exercise real world threat streams and adversaries. Consequently, combatant commands cannot realistically exercise their contingency plans with interagency partners if they link to the NEP. Discussion: Recent discussions indentified the requirement for a National Level Rehearsal (NLR). Domestic incident management does not incorporate threat streams and disrupt/respond options. Requirement for an exercise construct with senior whole of government integration for maximum collaboration and participation. Requirement for a senior level rehearsal program with flexibility to keep ahead of current threats. Requires exercise integration of real world threat streams on an annual basis (Example: Counterterrorism, Cyber, Weapons of Mass Destruction). Requirement to partner with interagency during development and execution of NLR. COA 1: Propose enhancement / modification of current NEP construct developing an exercise framework addressing actual overseas threats on an annual basis. COA 2: Define existing programs as a new National Rehearsal Program commensurate with NEP. Endstate: A national rehearsal program that brings together disrupt / respond options to real world threat streams in a whole of government context. POA&M: 1) Establish whole of government community of interest. 2) Establish series of in process reviews. 3) Establish Able Warrior 11 as a pilot for the NLR. 4) Conduct a senior concept development conference to discuss NLR 11. 5) Initiate discussions among senior leaders. 6) Conduct strategic level mission analysis (MA) and course of action (COA) development. OPRs: OSD(P), JS J7 and USSOCOM OCRs: Combatant Commands and Interagency partners JUN 10 JUL 10 MAR 11 MAY 10 APR 10 2011 MAR 10 COA decision Develop concept brief Issue identified Establish community of interest AW 11 Senior level CDC NLR 11 (AW 11) pilot Initial strategic level MA and COA Dev