Session 1: Army Force Generation (ARFORGEN) 

Speaker:  LTC Gonzales, NETCOM/9th SC (A) G3 ICW FORSCOM G6

The Army Force Generation (ARFORGEN) track will provide a background of ARFORGEN, which will include a review of the Army Campaign Plan Decision Point 99, the current status of ARFORGEN, and its projected endstate.  The track will also include the current sourcing, dwell, and reset times for each of the three Army components (Active, National Guard, and Reserve). Discussions will also include the roles/responsibilities of training, readiness, and oversight (TRO) of USAR/NG between FORSCOM, Training, Readiness and Mobilization Command (TRMCOM) and NETCOM/9th SC (A).

Session 2:  Redesign the Force

Speaker:  Mr. Vince Speece, NETCOM/9th SC (A), G3

The breath and depth of the Signal transformation effort in support of Army Transformation has been profound.  Simply stated, when complete, every operational signal structure will have been impacted.  From the inactivation and subsequent redistribution of division signal battalions and corps signal brigades and battalions, to the complete restructuring of functional theater signal organizations into robust multifunctional expeditionary signal battalions, the Signal Regiment is well underway in implementing the most Warfighter-effective signal fighting force in its history.  This session will provide in-depth coverage of signal force transformation, signal unit basing, and on-going efforts to modernize signal systems.  The session will begin with a look at force structure from the bottom up, dissecting the organic signal capability at the brigades, the division, and the corps and then expanding into the expeditionary and operational base signal brigade and battalion structure at theater level.  The presentation will provide an operational employment overview to include a detailed look into the operational concept and implementation of signal force pooling.  The session will close with a technical review of on-going force modernization efforts.

Session 3: AN/TSC-133 Fixed Regional Hub Node (FRHN)

Speaker: Mr. Brian Crow, MITRE

Joint Network Node - Network (JNN-N) FRHN are currently being fielded, which will result in near-worldwide satellite communications coverage in support of deployed Soldiers and Joint Forces.  The FRHNs will be installed inside fixed facilities with the ability to extend pre-provisioned Defense Information Systems Network (DISN) and satellite services to support short notice deployments.  FRHNs will have the flexibility to support JNN-equipped units and integrate Army Airborne Command and Control (A2C2), Combat Service Support (CSS), TrojanSpirit, and Mounted Battle Command on the Move (MBCOTM) systems with incompatible terminals.  FRHNs are a critical warfighter enabler within the larger Network Service Center concept that integrates the connectivity for NetOps and data services, and storage enterprise service providers such as Army Processing Centers (APCs) to enhance communications and services in support of the warfighter.  A brief overview of FRHN capabilities and the concept of operations will be provided.  This will be followed by a more detailed discussion of the operations and control of the FRHN, to include service request procedures, mission planning and engineering, and operational roles and responsibilities.

Session 4: Standard Tactical Entry Point (STEP)/Teleport 

Speaker:  Mr. Collins, DISA, Mr Flahert; PM DCATS, Mr. Noble; PM STEP, Mr. Willett

This session will address how new satellites and ground systems are transforming capabilities and services to support modularity and tactical users on the battlefield.  Participants will be familiarized with STEP/Teleport modernization initiatives that bring required Defense Information Systems Network (DISN) services to CONUS forces in support of Homeland Defense and Natural Disasters and to OCONUS forces in support of theater operations.  Information will be provided on how the Expeditionary Signal Battalions and Joint Network Node (JNN) owners reach back and integrate with STEP/Teleport and use the Theater-Network Operations Security Center (TNOSC) support services at those locations.  Discussion will follow on the FY10-12 objective to replace existing earth terminals with Modernized Enterprise Terminals that will operate in the X and Ka band spectrum to expand service capabilities. 

Wednesday, 22 August 2007

Session 5: ARCENT/ 335th Theater Signal Command Transformation to 335th Signal Command (Theater) 

Speaker:  LTC Banks, 335th SC (T), G3

With the complete redesign of the Army Service Component Command (ASCC) staff, to include the G6, there was an urgent requirement to redesign the capabilities of the senior operational signal element in support of a Major Combat Operation (MCO) theater; this new operational construct is the Signal Command (Theater).  The ARCENT G6 and 335th SC (T) session will focus on the unique aspects of transforming both the G6 and 335th while operationally engaged in a combat theater of operation, with emphasis on OIF/OEF theater architecture planning, requirements generation and validation, as well as spectrum and NetOps challenges in support of tactical and operational base missions.

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Session 6: United States Army Pacific (USARPAC) 311th Theater Signal Command Transformation to 311th Signal Command (Theater)

Speaker: COL Kirkman,  311th SC (T) Chief of Staff

With the complete redesign of the Army Service Component Command (ASCC) staff, to include the G6, there was an urgent requirement to redesign the capabilities of the senior operational signal element in support of a Major Combat Operation (MCO) theater; this new operational construct is the Signal Command (Theater).  The USARPAC/311th session will focus on the transformation of the theater signal enablers in support of the larger USARPAC ASCC transformation; provide a detailed look at the ASCC G6 and the SC (T) transformation; explore the transition of the 311th from a multi component unit focused on mobilization mission, to a multi component unit, forward stationed, full time in-theater presence; examine the operational relationships in theater; and discuss the concept of support which leverages tactical and operational base signal formations.

Session 7: The National Guard (NG)—First DoD Responder and Force Provider for Homeland Defense and Civil Support (HD/CS):

Speaker:  Commander, 261st Signal Brigade BG McCann, DEARNG.

Session 8: Homeland Defense

Speakers:  BG McCann, Commander, 261st Signal Brigade, and Mr. Broadbent, USARNORTH G3

This session will talk to how US Army North (USARNORTH), as an ASCC to NORTHCOM, conducts its HomeLand Defense (HLD), Civil Support (CS) operational mission and their Theater Security Cooperation (TSC) activities.  USARNORTH is structured with a Defense Coordinating Officer (DCO) collocated and directly supporting each of the FEMA CONUS regions.  The DCO’s are equipped with their own mobile communications package that are linked into the USARNORTH deployed network through one or both of the USARNORTH deployable Operational Command Posts (OCP) which are under the Command and Control of USARNORTH Main Command Post.  This deployed network is essential in providing the multiple DoD First Responders and Interagency support organizations with initial robust and dependable communications supporting National Special Events, Transnational Threats, Disaster Relief, Civil Disturbances, CBRNE Incident Management, and other OPLANS.  With the integration of this deployable network into the LandWarNet Network Service Center construct of global NetOps, Area Processing Centers and Fixed Regional Hub Nodes facilitates the ability to work with National Guard, Reserve and Active Component organizations.