National Guard Counterdrug Program Brief

1. National GuardCounterdrug Program Brief Central Florida Regional Coordinator Captain Nate Dinger

2. Agenda • Florida Counterdrug Overview • Task Organization • Counterdrug Missions • Civil Operations • Training • Technical Support • Reconnaissance • 2011 Program Statistical Summary

3. Overview • DIRECTORATE/SPECIAL STAFF: J2/J3/JDOMS-COUNTERDRUG • DIRECTOR: LTC Michael E. Powers • SUPPORTING STAFF: Total Soldiers & Airmen on orders: 93 (as of 21MAY12) • MAJ Jamie Umberger, Executive Officer • CSM Rick Mendez, Senior Enlisted Advisor • KEY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: For the past 20 years, the Florida National Guard has sustained the foremost Counterdrug Program in the Nation. The program consists of four functional areas, Civil Operations, Technical Support, Reconnaissance, and Training. These functional areas support Law Enforcement and Community Based agencies throughout Florida. Our supply reduction efforts have resulted in the seizure of billions of dollars in narcotics and assets. Our reduction efforts resulted in prevention education of over 100,000 youth annually, and our training efforts result in the training of thousands of personnel annually.

4. History • Recognized Nationally for excellence • 2011-12 Community Anti Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) "Outstanding State Drug Demand Reduction Program" • 2009 Best Program in the Country (CPE) • Four Time Winner of the Secretary of Defense Community Drug Awareness Award as Best National Guard program in the Country • Our staff is involved in several National level councils and committees • Counterdrug Advisory Council (CDAC) • Counterdrug Training Advisory Council (CTAC) • Subject Matter Experts on Counterdrug Evaluation Program (CPE) • Drug Demand Reduction Advisory Committee

5. Authority to Operate • Section 112, Title 32, United States Code (32 USC § 112) is the authority for the Counterdrug Support Program. Under this authority the Counterdrug Program provides support to Law Enforcement Agencies (LEA) and Community Based Organizations (CBO) • Public Law 92-129 (PL 92-129) as implemented by Army Regulation and Air Force Instruction (AR 600-85/AFI 44-120). AR 600-85 and AFI 44-120 are the authority for the Army National Guard (ARNG) and Air National Guard (ANG) Joint National Guard Substance Abuse Program. Under this authority our office provides oversight of the FLARNG and FLANG Substance Abuse Prevention Programs.

6. Florida Sheriffs Association Supported Agencies The program supports Federal, State and Local agencies throughout the state Other Agencies Supported State Attorney General’s Office Southern Command (SOUTHCOM and JIATF-S) Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Florida’s School System Department of Forestry Department of Agriculture Counterdrug HQ

7. Task Organization Counterdrug Coordinator LTC Mike Powers Deputy Coordinator – XO MAJ Jamie Umberger Senior Enlisted Advisor CSM Enrique Mendez Operations Admin & Log Civil Operations Training Technical Support Reconnaissance JSAP

8. The Florida Counterdrug Program executes its support of the National Drug Control Strategy through the implementation of 4 Functional Areas (FAs): Civil Operations - Foster Community Based Organization (CBO) leader relationships, enhance CBO operational efficiency, ensure inter-organization strategic cooperation, and leverage resources to maximize education and interdiction efforts. Training - Provide resources and training to Law Enforcement Agencies, Community Organizations, and Department of Defense Personnel. Technical Support – Provide Law Enforcement Criminal Analysts, Counter Threat Finance Analyst, and Linguists in support of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. Reconnaissance - Provide raw intelligence to law enforcement through Surface, Subsurface, and Aerial Surveillance, and Communications Support.

9. Functional Area Briefs • Civil Operations • Training (MCTFT & MCTFT-T) • Technical Support • Reconnaissance

10. Civil Operations DDRA CPT Jeanette Kingsley DDR NCOIC 1SG Wesley Erb

11. Civil Operations Overview The FLNG-CDP Civil Operations Program (COP) will provide coalition support and development to anti-drug coalitions throughout all 67 Florida Counties by using unique military skill-sets and culture to assist community organizations in creating a safe and healthy environment for our citizens. The COP will provide coalition support in the way of development, strategic planning, In-Kind Support, youth and adult leadership training, and approved drug education activities. Through embedded partnership with our community based organizations Florida’s COP will assist local leaders in developing and resourcing initiatives designed to reduce drug use in the community through education and interdiction facilitation.

12. Drug Demand Reduction Programs Night Vision: A flexible information dissemination program aimed at, “Enabling Florida’s Youth to clearly see the dangers of Alcohol, Tobacco, & Other Drugs. This award winning program is presented by uniformed Soldiers and Airmen as well as trained students. Youth Leader: A dynamic Youth Program based on the Army Values of Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage. Soldiers and Airmen conduct this training in flexible course lengths. The primary target of the Youth Leader program is Middle School students but it can easily be modified for elementary and high schools. The program goal is to provide our youth with the values and confidence to make strong life decisions. Youth Camps: DDR supports Youth Camps conducted by various Community Based Organizations. Support for these camps includes facilitation of the various DDR programs listed above as well as personnel and logistics support.

13. The Kaizen!!! Community Systems Group and the National Guard Counterdrug Program have collaborated to develop a Kaizen event that is free of charge for coalitions nationwide. The term “Kaizen” is taken from the Japanese management approach to continuous process improvement. It is hoped that coalitions will regularly assess their current strengths and weaknesses and identify opportunities to improve. By repeating this cycle, coalitions can measure their improvement in capacity over time. This program develops a report that outlines your strengths and weaknesses. Excellent tool for defining success.

14. Drug Demand Reduction 2010 DDR Impacts Stay on Track: 4,368 Night Vision: 92,500 Youth Leader: 3,737 Youth Camps: 250 Total: 101,932 DDR Regions West Florida North Florida Central Florida South Florida

15. Holmes Jackson Santa Rosa Walton Nassau Escambia Washington Okaloosa Gadsden Hamilton Calhoun Jefferson Leon Madison Bay Duval Columbia Wakulla Suwannee Baker Liberty COP HQ Taylor Union Clay Gulf Lafayette Franklin Bradford St. Johns Gilchrist Alachua Putnam Dixie Flagler Levy Marion Volusia Lake Citrus Seminole Sumter Hernando Orange Pasco Brevard Osceola Pinellas Polk Hillsborough Indian River SFC R. Garcia Okeechobee Manatee Hardee St. Lucie Highlands DeSoto Sarasota Martin SSG J. Garcia CPT Dinger SSG Pierce Glades Charlotte Palm Beach Website Manager – Macleod Lee Hendry Coalition Program Liaison – Locklear/ Yevtich Civil Ops Program Regions Broward Collier Miami - Dade Monroe SSG Johnson 1LT Gatchell SGT Burris

16. Training Multijurisdictional Counterdrug Task Force Training (MCTFT) Training OIC MAJ Shawn Fulker Training NCOIC 1SG Darren McCall

17. Counterdrug Training Multijurisdictional Counterdrug Task Force Training (MCTFT) Located St. Pete College (Federally Funded) MCTFT-Tactical Located Camp Blanding Joint Training Center (Federal and State Funded) • Expert training on military skills that will increase the effectiveness of the agency is planned and conducted by elite Special Forces soldiers (Green Berets) at no cost to the agency. • Patrolling, Land Navigation, Booby Trap Detection, Tracking & Counter-tracking, Surveillance, Maritime Operations, Rural Operations, Mission Planning, Weapons familiarization, Marksmanship Support, Tactical Medical, Team Building, and Other Customized classes as requested. • Tuition-free, courses covering all aspects of counterdrug law enforcement • Instructor-led classes, satellite-based training programs, CD-ROM independent study courses, and online eDrug training courses. • Analytical Investigative Techniques, Aviation Drug Interdiction, Canine Narcotics Operations, Clandestine Laboratory Awareness, Conspiracy Investigations, Courtroom Testimony, Criminal Street Gangs Investigations, Current Drug Trends, etc…..

18. Reconnaissance Ground Reconnaissance Team (GRT) & Aerial Reconnaissance Team (ART) & RC-26 Program RC-26 OIC LtCol Michael Prinzi GRT NCOIC SGM Sean Keane ART OIC MAJ Tom Warner

19. Reconnaissance Ground Reconnaissance Team (GRT): Surface and Subsurface The Ground Reconnaissance Team based at Camp Blanding, Florida, is comprised of highly trained personnel, forming two operational teams with a support team element. Specializing in rural and urban reconnaissance and observation, the GRT utilizes video and digital photography, remote camera systems, day and night observation devices, and secure communications in order to obtain documentation of suspected illicit drug activity for our law enforcement requestors. While primarily ground reconnaissance, the GRT also specializes in counterdrug underwater dive operations to combat the smuggling of illegal drugs attached to the hulls of ships arriving at Florida’s ports.

20. Reconnaissance Aerial Reconnaissance Team (ART): The ART is a counter-narcotics and homeland security aviation unit based out of Cecil Field in Jacksonville Florida. The unit, formerly known as the RAID (Reconnaissance and Interdiction Detachment) has been in existence since the early 1990s. Initially their primary mission was marijuana eradication and night-time Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) observation of suspected narcotics activity. Over the years the ART has grown to meet ever increasing demands from our counter-narcotics missions, as well as demands involving homeland security and natural disaster missions. Maintaining proficiency in these various mission sets has helped us build and maintain good working relationships with the Department of Homeland Security through Customs and Border Protection and the U.S. Coast Guard. The ART maintains a year-round mission support request with both of these agencies.

21. Reconnaissance Aerial Reconnaissance Team (ART) Capabilities • UH-72A Lakota (2 slick and 2 Mission Equipment Package) • Dual Engine Turbine • Cruise 120 KTAS, 3-1/2 hour Endurance • Crew - Two Pilots and Six passengers Missions: • Observation, Aerial Cover, Tactical Team Insertions, Thermal Imaging, Photo Reconnaissance, Marijuana Eradication, & Static Displays (DDR)

22. Reconnaissance • RC-26 Specs: • External Sensor Pod • 1200NM Range, 4-5 hour Endurance • 250KTAS Cruise • RC-26 Capabilities/Missions: • Aerial Observation / Reconnaissance • Monitor illegal activity at known sites. • Conduct Car Follows • Provide Reconnaissance during raids and controlled buys • Photo & Video Reconnaissance for planning and evidence • Airborne Command, Control and Communication • Transportation (Controlled delivery)

23. Technical Support S2/Criminal Analyst OIC CPT Paul Pilliod S2/Criminal Analyst NCOIC CSM Alain Roque

24. Analytical / Intel Support • Types of Support provided by the FLNG CD Program: • Information Sharing (Secret Internet Protocol Router Network) • Transcription, Translation, & Linguist Support • Investigative Case, Analyst Support, Case Prosecution Support • Counter Threat Finance Analytical Support

25. Analyst Locations Tallahassee:State Attorney General’s OfficeU.S. Drug Enforcement AgencyFDLE Fusion Center Jacksonville:U.S. Drug Enforcement AgencyNF High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA)U.S. Customs & Border Patrol – P3/Air & Marine Orlando:Central Florida HIDTA Gainesville:U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency Tampa / St. Pete: U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency Panama Express Miami / Ft. Lauderdale:U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)DEA WestonSouth Florida HIDTA & HIDTA Intel CenterField Intelligence Unit - Miami Southern Command CD HQs High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) North Florida HIDTA Central Florida HIDTA South Florida HIDTA

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