NORAD and USNORTHCOM Education and Training U

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NORAD and USNORTHCOM Education and Training (U)
This Briefing is Classified UNCLASSIFIED

• Mr. Doug Johnston
• Chief, Joint Training and Education Division
• 10 Mar 08

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Overview
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• Training Philosophy
• Training Exercise and Vision
• Knowledge/Competencies
• LMS
• 3 Level Knowledge/Competencies
• Other Training Education Initiatives
• Homeland Security Defense Education Consortium
• Immersive Learning Environments
• Defense Support of Civil Authorities
• NORAD and USNORTHCOM EJPME Program

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Training Philosophy
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• Individual and collective competency-based
  training and education focused on the NORAD and
  USNORTHCOM Joint Mission Essential Task Lists
  (JMETLs)
• This strategy is assessed during full-scale
  exercises involving private sector, local, state,
  and federal partners (linked directly to
  readiness evaluation)

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Training and Exercise Vision
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Knowledge/Competencies
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Level 1 On-line 30
Level 2 On-Line 60
Level 2 Completion 180
Arrival

• Level 1 Core Knowledge Competencies
• Knowledge of NORAD and USNORTHCOM mission,
  organization, operations, procedures
• Knowledge of Homeland Security/Defense
  organizations and operations
• Knowledge of the Threat

Depth
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Slide Classification Markings
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• Standard slide markings are (16 point Arial
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• If the information is releasable to another
  nation, the page heading should read
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  (e.g. SECRET/REL to USA, CAN)
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  nations, the page heading should read
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  nation, other nation with USA listed first as
  the country of origin followed by other nations
  in alphabetical order (e.g. SECRET/REL to USA,
  AUS, CAN, BGR) all in capital letters.

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3-Level Knowledge/Competencies
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• Level 1 - Core Knowledge Examples
• NORAD and USNORTHCOM Intro Course
• (29 Briefings/19 Lessons online)
• NORAD and USNORTHCOM Structures Course
• Weapons of Mass Destruction
• JKDDC - Joint Knowledge Development and
  Distribution Capability (ARNORTH) DSCA Phase I
  online Courses
• Level 2 - Advanced Knowledge Development
  Examples
• FEMA IS-700 NIMS/FEMA IS-800 NRP
• JOPES (Joint Operations Planning and Execution
  System) Planning Course
• Joint Planning Orientation Course
• CONOPS/BSOP (Concept of Operations Battle Staff
  Operating Procedures)

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Level 3 - Education Initiatives
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• O-6 Level bi-monthly/Action Officer Enlisted
  Professional Military Education quarterly
• University of Colorado, Colorado Springs (UCCS)
  Graduate
• Certificate Program (81 Grads/Yr)
• 1 year in-residence program
• Full Masters Degree coming soon
• US Naval Postgraduate School Master of Arts in
  Homeland Security Leadership Development (4
  Grads/Yr)
• 18 month program
• 2 weeks at NPS each quarter remainder via
  distance learning
• PhD program in development with Naval Post
  Graduate School/UCCS/CU Denver (Summer 08?)

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National Guard - JCTC / JSTC
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• JTF (Joint Task Force) Commander Training Course
  (JCTC)
• - Prepares potential JTF Commanders to operate
  across the full operational spectrum (SAD (State
  Active Duty), T32, T10)
• - Primary audience National Guard with limited
  IA, IG and AC
• - Four and one-half days in duration
• - Offered twice per year at NORAD and USNORTHCOM
  (Jan/Jul08)
• Joint Force HQ(JFHQ)/JTF Staff Training Course
  (JSTC)
• - Trains potential JFHQ-State / JTF-State Staff
  members
• - Primary audience NG with local IA and IG
• - Six months in duration including DL and
  resident instruction
• - Delivered continuously, scheduled on a
  state-by-state basis

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OTHER N-NC/J72 INITIATIVES
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• Joint Chemical, Biological, Radiological and
  Nuclear Familiarization Course (JCBRNFC) 1-2
  April 2008
• Joint Planning Orientation Course (JPOC) 3-5 Jun
  08
• Weapons of Mass Destruction Staff Support Seminar
  27 Feb 08
• Golden Script - EA Training Tool
• N2C2 Training Program
• CDR and CSEL (Command Senior Enlisted Leader)
  Reading List
• N-NC Enlisted Joint Professional Military
  Education
• NORAD and USNORTHCOM representation on USA, USAF,
  and USN Strategic Studies Groups

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Homeland Security Defense Education
Consortium
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• Integrated network of military, federal, and
  civilian academic institutions with a common goal
• - 104 Charter Members
• - Ensure the Department of Defenses (NORAD and
  USNORTHCOM) role in, and perspective on, homeland
  security is adequately and accurately reflected
  in national education initiatives
• - Encourage and facilitate HS education program
  development
• - Focus and facilitate research and knowledge
  development
• - Encourage cooperation between consortium
  member institutions
• - 2 symposia per year

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HSDEC UPDATE
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• Research Opportunities
• - Request for research topics, excellent response
  
• Internships
• - 24 interns selected for spring/summer placement
• - 10 interns for Phase II

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IMMERSIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS (ILES)
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• ILES Background
• - Online (24/7) exercise framework that
  incorporates individual and collective tasks
  from mission planning to capture of lessons
  learned
• - Bridges the gap between individual training
  and large exercises
• - Vision ON-DEMAND - Primary small group
  training and mission planning and rehearsal tool
• Status
• - Operational use validated at NORAD and
  USNORTHCOM and US Joint Forces Command
• - Operationalizing ILES within the Command
  ILES Training Managers assigned and
  Implementation Working Group established
• - Desired end-state is an ILES-federated
  architecture between COCOMs (Combatant Commands),
  Interagency and multi-national partners creating
  a large-scale, ON-DEMAND training environment
  across multiple organizations

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Basic DSCA Course

• Basic DSCA Course for O-7 level and below
• Federal Virtually all USG departments
• State Especially State Emergency Mgt orgns
• Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Red Cross,
  Salvation Army
• Three Phases of the DSCA Course
• Phase I Online Preparatory Course 8 hour WBT
• Phase II Residence or Mobile Training Team (MTT)
  Course five-day course, 12 per year 60
  participants interactive seminar DSCA SMEs
  instructing retired General officer mentor
• Phase III Alumni email and online updates
  provides graduates of Phases I and II with
  current information on HD, HS, and CS related
  subjects, references, lessons learned, and
  tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)

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Other DSCA Courses and Seminars
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• DSCA State/Region Course Inform FEMA Regional
  and State Emergency Operations officials on DOD
  capabilities, limitations, and planning
  considerations associated with support of Civil
  Authorities. One-day course, 17 per year
• DSCA Executive Seminar Executive level (O-8 and
  above) seminar on policy, planning, coordination,
  capability, challenges, and execution of DSCA
  operations. Participants DOD, NG, Interagency,
  NGO, and State. Two-day seminar, four per year
• DSCA Senior Executive Seminar USNORTHCOM
  Commander hosts Governors and The Adjutant
  Generals (TAGs). One day seminar, five per year

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Other DSCA Courses and Seminars
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• DSCA International Fly-Away Team
• Latest Good Idea (came up in early Feb 08)
• We think it might be an Informational Briefing
  for international audiences at Centers of
  Excellence, such as the Marshall Center (looking
  for others)
• Can last from 2 hours to 2 days, as requested
• How US military (Title 10) assists civil
  authorities in the US. Its probably very
  misunderstood outside the US

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Basic DSCA Course Schedule
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• DATE LOCATION
• - 31 Mar 4 Apr 08 Gettysburg PA
• - 21-25 Apr 08 Colorado Springs CO
• - 2-6 Jun 08 San Antonio TX
• - 23 27 Jun 08 Anchorage AK (w/ PACOM)
• - 14-18 Jul 08 San Antonio TX
• - 4-8 Aug 08 Washington DC
• - 15-19 Sep 08 Colorado Springs CO
• Full FY08 schedule at USARNORTH.org
• DSCA Executive Seminar co-located with Basic
  DSCA Course

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NORAD and USNORTHCOM Enlisted Joint Professional
Military Education (EJPME) Program
This Briefing is Classified UNCLASSIFIED
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EJPME Mission Statement
Educate NORAD and USNORTHCOM enlisted members to
think jointly and operate effectively in Homeland
Defense and Civil Support environments
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N-NC EJPME Joint Learning Areas (JLA)
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Program Design
Methodology

• CJCSI 1805.01 JLAs
• National Military Capabilities Organization
• Armed Forces Overview
• Foundations of Joint Operations
• National Strategic Overview
• Joint Doctrine
• N-NC Mission-Focused JLAs
• Homeland Defense
• Civil Support
• Interagency, Intergovernmental, Multinational
  Operations
• Aerospace Maritime Warning
• Aerospace Control

• Mentor-Facilitated Education
• Regular Mentor Group sessions
• Instructional Methods
• Speaker Series
• Reading Series
• Web-Based Courses
• Command Courses
• Two Phases
• Cornerstone (1st Year)
• Joint Enrichment (Rest of tour)
• Recognition Ceremony
• Completion of Cornerstone

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Education Continuum
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Mentor Program

• Mentor Qualifications
• CSEL-Appointed Enlisted Member
• Lead and Co-Mentors Appointed
• Complete Cornerstone Phase
• Complete Mentor Training
• Mentor Training (All E7 and above and USMC E6)
• Mentoring Skills
• Facilitator Training
• Mentor Roles and Responsibilities
• Mentor Authority
• Tailors Program for Group Members if attending
  Higher Education Program

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EJPME Steering Group
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Program Oversight
EJPME Executive Advisory Group

• Members
• Command Senior Enlisted Leader (CSEL) or Rep
• Senior Enlisted Service and Directorate Reps
• Designated Mentors
• N-NC/J7 Rep
• Responsibilities
• Assist in program development
• Recommend Program Assessment Plan and standards
• Periodically review effectiveness of EJPME
• Recommend improvements
• Meeting Frequency
• Monthly

• Members
• Chief of Staff
• Directors
• CSEL
• Responsibilities
• Approve Steering Groups recommended changes
• Support ongoing enlisted initiatives
• Frequency
• Quarterly Brief at CSAM to provide program
  updates

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Timeline
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• 8 Feb 08
• EJPME Steering Group Meeting
• 15 Feb 08
• EJPME Mentor Training Part 1 (All E7-E9 USMC
  E6)
• 20 Feb 08
• EJPME Kickoff (All Enlisted)
• 25 Feb 08
• EJPME Mentor Training Part 2 (All E7-E9 USMC
  E6)
• Mar 08
• Initial Mentor Group Sessions for Seminar 08-1
• Apr 08
• First Cornerstone Requirement and Mentor Session

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Way Ahead
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• Pursue Service Recognition of Joint Education and
  Experience
• Issue for next Worldwide Joint Training
  Conference
• (10-14 Mar 08)
• Awarding College Credit
• Short Term Investigate options for Award credit
• Continuing Education Units (CEU)
• Community College of the Air Force (CCAF)
  transfer of credit
• College of the American Soldier transfer of
  credit
• Long Term Program Review Accreditation

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