Security Force Assistance Advisor Team (SFAAT) Train-Up

1. Security Force Assistance Advisor Team (SFAAT) Train-Up OPORD Brief

2. Agenda • Task Org • Situation • Mission (FORSCOM/4ID/214th) • Concept of Operations • Stage I • Stage II • Stage III • Stage IV TBP • Stage V • Tasks to Staff • Tasks to Subordinate Units • Coordinating Instructions • Sustainment (TPB) • Command and Signal (TBP)

3. Task Organization (10 x SFA Teams) 1 x MP BDE Advisor Team 8 Soldiers 1 x BDE Advisor Team 18 Soldiers 5 x Kandak Advisor Teams (12pax) 60 Soldiers 1 x AUP Province Team (12pax) 12 Soldiers 3 x AUP District Teams (12pax) 36 Soldiers 134 Total Soldiers approx 12 filled by 3HBCT/4ID 214th Requirement = approx 122 Soldiers

4. x 214 TF LEADER TASK ORGANIZATION (ADCON PHASE 4) (ADCON PHASE 4) Thru JUL’12 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 2 C A B 4 HHB H 26 HHB A B 1 1-14 1-14 1-14 14 TAB HHC A B HHB C B A 2 2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5 5 C 529 168 168 168 168 578 168 609 696 BSB (TACON Stage 1-4) C 1-14 SFAAT HHB 214

5. 578 Task Organization for Training 1-14 HHB A B C SFA 11 x SFA Teams are TACON to 1-14 FA and remain ADCON to individual parent units

6. Situation Request For Forces is currently under staff action with validation expected in the near future. Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) operational effectiveness is a critical component to the overall success of the ISAF mission. Enabling the ANSF to neutralize the insurgency with the support of SFAAT will further campaign momentum and the evolutionary shift to the ANSF having the lead for security and holding the gains made by the combined team in Afghanistan. SFAAT missions are no longer being tasked through the WIAS system, but are now tasked to BDEs and above to execute. 4ID has received a FORSCOM order to fill 38 teams totaling approx. 517 Soldiers. 214th BDE is tasked to fill 11 of these teams (approx 122 Soldiers).

7. Mission: 3-4 HBCT and 214FiB conduct mission analysis and begin planning to support the deployment of SFA advisor teams to Afghanistan in FY 2012. Commander’s Intent: FORSCOM facilitates the deployment of trained and ready Security Force Assistance Advisory Teams to meet the requirements of COMISAF. Key Tasks: Develop a manning plan that IDs requirements filled by the unit, installation and any resulting shortfalls Develop a training plan to include a culminating exercise for all teams Develop an equipment sourcing plan that IDs any shortfalls in time to successfully train and deploy Coordinate with theater to validate SFAAT support plan and develop plans to facilitate the successful deployment and initial implementation of the teams Develop Stay Back plan for each BDE Back-brief the FORSCOM leadership on all plans and shortfalls FORSCOM Mission

8. 4ID Mission • Mission:4ID mans, trains, equips and deploys SFAAT in support of Operation Enduring Freedom-Afghanistan in order to increase the operational effectiveness of the ANSF. • Commander’s Intent: The purpose of this mission is to fully prepare SFAATs for deployment to Afghanistan to increase the effectiveness of the ANSF allowing the Afghan government to take the lead for security across the country, ultimately allowing the further drawdown of ISAF forces • Key Tasks: • ID Soldiers for SFAAT prior to holiday break • Train and certify all SFAAT Soldiers through Phase I (individual/ crew training) • Equip all SFAAT to allow teams to successfully train and deploy • Develop stay back plans • Deploy teams to Afghanistan in a manner that allows teams to rapidly integrate personnel and equipment.

9. 214th FIB Mission Mission:214th Fires Brigade mans, equips and trains 11 SFAA teams from JAN to APR 2012 at Fort Sill OK and Fort Polk LA, in order to support 4 ID’s deployment to Operation Enduring Freedom and successfully train and advise ANSF forces in the ISAF AOR. Commander’s Intent:TBP Key Tasks: 1) Identify deploying Soldiers and build teams prior to holiday leave 2) Validate deployable Soldiers through the SRP 3) Complete TSIRT (CAT 3) requirement for SFAAT Teams 4) Equip SFAAT teams for deployment 5) Prepare focused and resilient Soldiers and Families for deployment End State: Elements deploy as trained and self-reliant SFAATs, confident in the resiliency of their Families and the care available to them.

10. 214th FIB Mission Concept of the Operation:

11. STAGE I Receipt of Mission and Initial Planning 17NOV-03JAN

12. Stage 1 • This stage began in mid November with a request for support from 4ID to help fill a number of teams for a possible upcoming mission. Key events that took place during this phase were: • Verbal request for support (O/A 17 NOV) • Conduct initial personnel mission analysis (22 NOV) • 4ID WARNO (7 DEC) • Identify non-deployers (continuous) • Contact 4ID counterparts to develop training/equipment plan (12 DEC) • Formal Mission Analysis (13 DEC) • Finalize Team Rosters (16 DEC) • OPORD development (16 DEC) • BDE CDR brief to deploying Soldiers (3 JAN) • This stage was completed on 3 JAN when the BDE Commander addressed the deploying Soldiers at Grierson Hill Chapel.

13. STAGE II HOME STATION TRAINING AT FORT SILL, OK 04JAN-1FEB

14. Stage II • Stage II begins the day following the in brief by Leader 6 (4 JAN). During this stage, teams will immediately begin training to prepare for Stage III (JRTC). Teams will conduct individual tasks combined with a few team collective tasks. Key events are as follows • OPORD Brief 5 JAN • Commo Training (Harris/MBITR/BFT) 4-6 JAN • MRAP Training (MAXPRO/ MATV) 9-12 JAN • SRP (TBD) • CLS (TBD) • SA/Crew Serve Ranges 17-24 JAN • Brigade Staff Ride/LPD for non-deploying Command teams 30-31 JAN • Fire Support Training 30-31 JAN • RFI (TBD) • This stage ends 1 FEB when all 11 teams are prepared for movement to JRTC. There will be minimal time in MAR-APR to conduct re-training/ refresher training.

15. 2-6 JANUARY Communications Refresher Courses (HHB BDE) WK New Years Day Observed Profession of Arms: OPORD Brief 1300 Commo Training: AN/CYZ-10, AN/PRC119E, and DAGR training. If possible train on AN/PRC 148 (MBIRT), AN/PRC 117, AN/PRC 150, BFT, and Falcon view

16. 9-13 JANUARY MRAP Drivers Training :MAXX PRO MATV WK MG Anderson Visit FORSCOM Holiday: MLK Drivers Training: Teams will ID drivers and assistant drivers. All drivers and assistant drivers will be licensed on the MATV/MAXX-Pro variant prior to arrival at Fort Polk for Phase II. There will be an additional drivers training for others after JRTC

17. 16-20 JANUARY M16/4 Qual Reflexive Fire M9 Qual Small Arms: M2, M240, M249 (KHMGR) M16/4 Zero WK MRAP Drivers Training (Make Up): Drivers (Piggy-back w/ 3-13 FA) FORSCOM Holiday: MLK Small Arms Training: The MEEL specifies advisor teams will be dual weaponed. Day and night qual is required for the M4. Night qual is not required for the M9. 18 man teams will need 4 trained on M203, all other teams will need 3. Training needs to be conducted with optics. Crew Served Training Advisor teams will select gunners and assistant gunners. Weapons listed on MEEL include .50cal (2 per team), MK19 (1 per team), and M240B (2 per team)

18. 23-27 JANUARY MK 19 Fam / Qual CLS (T) M203 Fam / Qual WK 40 Hour Drivers Training (Proposed) CLS: Goal is for all team members to be CLS certified prior to deployment. We will have another class after JRTC. FORSCOM requirement is 4 per 18 man team, and 3 per 12 man team.

19. 30 JANUARY- 03 FEBRUARY Fire Support Refresher Training (2-5 FA) Movement to FPLA WK Staff Ride Battle of Washita River (Non-Deployers)

20. STAGE III ADVISOR TRAINING AT FORT POLK, LA 02FEB-29FEB

21. STAGE III CONCEPT • In stage III, the SFAAT teams will travel to FPLA to conduct training on how to be an advisor. This training is broken into two events over 21 days. The training events are as follows: • Combat Advisor Training: 7 days of training conducted by the 162nd Infantry Brigade with a focus on language, cultural, COIN, and advisor skills. • SFAAT Tactical CPX/Team validation CTE: • For Brigade Teams this will be 14 days of Situational Training Exercises within a competitive environment & executive-level classes on Afghan man, train, and equip procedures. • For Battalion level and below this will be 14 days of Situational Training Exercises within a competitive environment with a focus on Foreign Security Forces (FSF) Integration and Key Leader Engagements (KLEs). This is designed to exercise team ability to advise its Host Nation counterpart and coordinate with the land owning BDE to leverage resources

22. Combat Advisor Training • 7 days of hands on classes, case studies and seminars • PAOs will be utilized for media awareness • Focus on vignettes to help solve “problem sets” • Training received by the 162nd IN BDE complies with COIN Qualification Guidance for Individuals, issued by COMISAF dated 23NOV10

23. Tactical CPX/ Validation CTE • •Live Fire Exercise: BN & lower teams only; Combat Patrol lane culminates in a KLE; team receives SAF; executes retrograde and CASEVAC • •Executive-level classes: SME led seminar and Practical Exercises that cover Afghan man, train, and equip procedures • KLE training: Team leaders conduct initial and subsequent meeting engagements with Professional Cultural Role Players • •Combat Convoy scenario: Teams conduct a 15K movement with HNSF through engagement area; execute personal recovery of a vehicle; engage local populace • •Foreign Security Force Integration scenario: Teams must advise HNSF partners through planning and execution of an operation • •Street-level Engagement scenario: Teams conduct multiple street-level engagements during patrol through village

24. JRTC Training Objectivesby Team MP Regional ADVISOR TEAM X 1 • Conduct and advise Mission Command and MDMP with HNSF (NTM-A) • Advise and execute the Operations Process • Advise the Integration of Information Engagement Capabilities (NTM-A) • Advise manning, training, and equipping IAW Afghan procedures (NTM-A) • Conduct an in-depth analysis of the host nation’s ability to meet the desired end-state within the operational environment. (NTM-A) • Establish a professional relationship providing a positive influence to the foreign security force. • Synchronize U.S. military activities with the host-nation activities. (JCISFA) • Develop programs and institutions to train and educate FSF within the nature and requirements of their security environment. (CSTC-A) • Develop a prioritized list of assessment criteria. • Conduct a vulnerability assessment on FSF facilities. • Develop sustainment and contingency plans in support of an advisory team. • Advise and assist development and coordination of training plans with subordinate units.

25. JRTC Training Objectivesby Team BRIGADE ADVISOR TEAM X 1 • Conduct and advise Mission Command and MDMP with HNSF • Advise and execute the Operations Process • Advise the Integration of Information Engagement Capabilities • Advise manning, training, and equipping IAW Afghan procedures • Conduct an in-depth analysis of the host nation’s ability to meet the desired end-state within the operational environment. • Establish a professional relationship providing a positive influence to the foreign security force. • Synchronize U.S. military activities with the host-nation activities. • Train and educate FSF within the nature and requirements of their security environment. • Conduct a vulnerability assessment on FSF facilities. • Develop sustainment and contingency plans in support of an advisory team. • Advise and assist development and coordination of training plans with subordinate units.

26. JRTC Training Objectivesby Team KANDAK ADVISOR TEAM X 5 • Conduct and advise Mission Command and MDMP with HNSF • Advise and execute the Operations Process • Advise the Integration of Information Engagement Capabilities • Conduct an in-depth analysis of the host nation’s ability to meet the desired end state within the operational environment. • Establish a professional relationship providing a positive influence to the FSF • Synchronize U.S. military activities with the host-nation activities. • Train and educate FSF within the nature and requirements of their security environment. • Conduct a vulnerability assessment on FSF facilities. • Develop sustainment and contingency plans in support of an advisory team. • Advise and assist development and coordination of training plans with subordinate units. • Determine effectiveness of FSF before, during, and after training. • Provide technical expertise on weapons and munitions. • Establish accountability mechanisms with HNSF.

27. JRTC Training Objectivesby Team AUP PROVINCE ADVISOR TEAM X 1 • Develop integrated command, control, intelligence and information sharing arrangements between international military, constabulary, and civilian police forces. • Conduct an in-depth analysis of the host nation’s ability to meet the desired end state within the operational environment. • Establish a professional relationship providing a positive influence to the foreign security force. • Synchronize U.S. military activities with the host-nation activities. • Train and educate FSF within the nature and requirements of their security environment. • Conduct a vulnerability assessment on ANP facilities. • Develop sustainment and contingency plans in support of an advisory team. • Advise and assist development and coordination of training plans with subordinate units. • Develop civilian police functions included investigating crimes and making arrests. • Provide technical expertise on weapons and munitions. • Develop plan for establishment of host-nation police training program.

28. JRTC Training Objectivesby Team AUP DISTRICT ADVISOR TEAM X 3 • Develop integrated command, control, intelligence and information sharing arrangements between international military, constabulary, and civilian police forces. • Conduct an in-depth analysis of the host nation’s ability to meet the desired end state within the operational environment. • Establish a professional relationship providing a positive influence to the foreign security force. • Synchronize U.S. military activities with the host-nation activities. • Train and educate FSF within the nature and requirements of their security environment. • Conduct a vulnerability assessment on ANP facilities. • Develop sustainment and contingency plans in support of an advisory team. • Advise and assist development and coordination of training plans with subordinate units. • Develop civilian police functions included investigating crimes and making arrests. • Supervise incarceration processes and transfers to prison facilities. • Provide technical expertise on weapons and munitions. • Develop plan for establishment of host-nation police training program.

29. STAGE IV CONTINUATION of HOME STATION TRAINING 01MAR-25APR

30. STAGE IV • In Stage IV, units will recover from JRTC and immediately prepare their equipment and personnel for deployment. Teams will continue with Home Station Training until time to deploy. The MP regional team will be on an accelerated timeline and will be given priority for ranges and such. Key events during this stage will be: • FPLA Recovery • Continued TSIRT Training • JFO Course (2-3 per team) • Opportunity Leave • St. Barbs (16 MAR) • Leader Gauntlet (MAR) • RFI Issue • Connex Load-Out • BDE FRG Meetings • Deployment ceremony • This Stage ends when all training is complete and teams are prepared to deploy and families and their families are prepared to deploy into theater.

31. 27 FEBRUARY – 02 MARCH Movement to FSOK FPLA Recovery WK

32. 05 – 09 MARCH Capabilities Integration team (CIT) Training WK

33. 12 – 16 MARCH CIT Training ST BARBS WK Deployment Ceremony (T)

34. 19 – 23 MARCH Crew Served (Mounted) / Make up Small Arms Ranges Land Navigation Training 4ID Training Holiday WK Opportunity Leave for MP Regional Team • LPS Spring Break week

35. 26 – 30 MARCH ROE / Law of Land Warfare EO / SHARP Training COIST Training 214th Training Holiday Window for MP Regional Team to Deploy WK

36. 02 – 06 APRIL BDE FRG Meeting 214th Training Holiday WK

37. 09 – 13 APRIL Opportunity Leave 214th Training Holiday WK

38. 16 – 20 APRIL Opportunity Leave WK

39. 23 – 27 APRIL Deployment Ceremony (T) Make up / Additional SRP WK

40. Tasks to Staff • S1:- ICW BDE MEDO, coordinate for use of BLDG 4700 SRP facilities(TBD) • Maintain status of select personnel SRP deficiencies and “get well plan” • Establish derivative UICs for each team (11 total) by 13 JAN • Schedule bi-weekly non-deployable scrubs for the DCO and XO; publish deployable/ non-deployable lists to leaders and SFAAT team leaders following scrubs. • Coordinate for deployment manifesting • Ensure unit deployment orders and individual deployment orders are provided to the all deploying elements. • Construct SRP “chalks” and designate times for each group to complete processing. • S2: • Provide BDE / Team leadership classified brief on area of operation and INS threat. • Validate team member security clearances and expiration dates • Coordinate with 4ID IOT identify requirements for TS/SCI positions; facilitate clearance process for select individuals. • Coordinate for COIST training. • Request, process, and issue courier cards for deployment. • Validate security procedures and load out of sensitive items container(s). Coordinate with the deploying element’s unit movement officer.

41. Tasks to Staff • S3: • Establish pre-deployment training plan. • Coordinate with FSOK DPTMS for priority use of ranges, equipment and facilities • Coordinate with FORSCOM IOT obtain ammunition required in excess of STRAC allocations. • Coordinate for JFO slots • Coordinate deployment ceremony with DPTMS. • S4:- Coordinate with DOL to establish RFI dates ASAP • Coordinate with DOL IOT provide M4s for deploying team members • Coordinate with 4ID G4 IOT validate deployment Mission Essential Equipment List • Coordinate with 4ID G4 IOT determine deployment UICs and property accountability • ICW the BDE XO establish property accountability plan for stay behind equipment • Develop movement plan to include load-out plan and complete updated OEL. • Coordinate with 4ID Movement Control Officer IOT de-conflict equipment and personnel load and movement dates.

42. Tasks to Staff • S6: • Provide radio communications refresher (SINGARs, Harris Radio, and SKL) training 04 –06JAN12. Submit CONOP NLT 22DEC to the S3. • Coordinate with 4ID G6 IOT determine network requirements for deploying computer systems. • Schedule VTC with 4ID and forward units as needed. • BDE MEDO:- Provide CLS training (Time TBD) • - Submit CLS CONOP NLT 22DEC to the S3. • Provide updated profile lists/ medical statuses during weekly training meetings. • BDE Chaplain: • Reserve Grierson Chapel for 030900JAN12 for L6 deployment in-brief. Provide one projector and one computer for instruction.

43. Tasks to Staff • BDE UMO: • Coordinate movement of personnel to and from FPLA o/a 01FEB12 • Work with S4 to provide containers for equipment for deployment • Coordinate movement to theater • FRSA: • -Plan and schedule a deployment fair for deploying Soldiers and their families. Deployment fair will serve as an introduction to family support groups as well as emergency leave procedures, powers of attorney, and Fort Sill support agencies. • -Verify BN FRSAs maintain updated Soldier-Family Data Sheets

44. Tasks to Subordinate Units • 1-14 FA: • Coordinate with BDE S3 Land and Ammo to execute the following ranges: • M9 at TF1 (19JAN12) • M4/M16 (Zero: 19JAN12 at TF1, Qual: 20JAN12 at NRETS) • M4/M16 Reflexive Fire at SRM and ARM5 (20JAN12) • Establish TACON control of SFAATs NLT04JAN2012 • Conduct evening SFAAT sync meetings with team leaders when necessary. • 2-4 FA: • - Conduct mounted land navigation lanes during StageIV (TBD)

45. Tasks to Subordinate Units • 2-5 FA: • -Provide Fire Support refresher training 30-31JAN12 • 168 BSB: • Conduct drivers training on wheeled vehicles to include HMMWV and MRAP/MATV for primary drivers on 9-12 JAN12 for approximately 100 Soldiers. • -BPT conduct 40 Hour Drivers Training for approximately 40 Soldiers from 23-27 JAN. • -Coordinate for MRAP Drivers Training ICW 3-13 FA MRAP training o/a 17-20 JAN12. • Conduct drivers training on wheeled vehicles to include HMMWV and MRAP/MATV for alternate drivers on date TBD for approximately 40 Soldiers. • Coordinate with BDE S3 Land and Ammo to execute the following ranges: • M2, M249, M240 at Kerr Hill Machine Gun Range (17-18JAN12) • M203/M19 at BBMT (24JAN12) • MK19 at MK19 (23JAN12) • HHB BDE: • - Provide medics ISO CLS training

46. Coordinating Instructions • Battalion Commanders will provide a backbrief to L6 NLT 30JAN12 focused on equipment accountability and task/purpose/timeline for each CO/BTRY formation • Each team will have an identified “Master Driver” capable of updating records and licenses in theater • All Soldiers will obtain a basic license for wheeled vehicles (HMMWV, MRAP, etc..) • -Each team will have an identified “Master Gunner” for the weapon systems deploying.

47. Coordinating Instructions CCIR: -Expected deploying Soldier receives orders. -Expected deploying Soldier becomes non-deployable. -Soldiers with significant Family or personal hardships that may interfere with the Soldier’s ability to deploy. -Change in BOG/LAD dates -Inability/ failure of elements to meet training requirements. -Loss or unavailability of required training recourses. -Change in expected TPE.

48. Sustainment TBP

49. Command and Signal • Sync meetings will be held every evening at 1630 at the 1-14 Reg Room in order to discuss training requirements and upcoming events. Each team OIC/NCOIC are invited but all units must have a rep. BDE Staff Primaries will also attend to start working movement pieces and coordination for equipment.

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