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Naval Information Forces

Training and Readiness Manual
 DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
NAVAL INFORMATION FORCES
115 LAKE VIEW PARKWAY
SUFFOLK, VA 23435-2660

COMNAVIFOR M-3502.1
10 January 2018

COMNAVIFOR M-3502.1

From: Commander, Naval Information Forces

Subj: NAVAL INFORMATION FORCES TRAINING AND READINESS MANUAL

Ref: (a) COMUSFLTFORCOMINST/COMPACFLTINST 3501.3

(b) COMUSFLTFORCOM/COMPACFLTINST 3000.15A
(c) OPNAVINST 3120.32D
(d) CNMOCINST 3500.15

1. Purpose. The purpose of the Naval Information Forces Training and Readiness Manual is to
provide context for reporting mission performance by all Naval Information Forces (NAVIFOR).
This manual may be cited by its short title: IFORTRAMAN. This manual is a complete revision
and should be reviewed in its entirety.

2. Cancellation. COMNAVIDFOR M-3502.1.

3. Scope and Applicability. This manual provides guidance for the development of a Navy
Warfare Training Plan (NWTP) that will be used to evaluate and report on an activity’s
capability offering based on an approved Navy Mission Essential Task List (NMETL).

4. Discussion. This manual is intended to properly identify the command name and more
clearly articulate the implementation of the training and readiness program. Through
comprehensive and effective training, these forces will be prepared to operate at a level of
continuous readiness. The Navy Warfare Training System (NWTS) serves as the process for
developing performance standards, sequencing those standards into an executable training plan,
and assessing and tracking best practices and lessons learned. The end state is accurate, and
timely reporting of training readiness across assigned capability areas in support of Major
Combat and Maritime Security Operations.

5. Procedures. The reporting of unit readiness is accomplished according to Defense Readiness

Reporting System-Navy (DRRS-N) and advocates U.S. Fleet Cyber Command (FCC);
Commander, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command (CNMOC); Office of Naval
Intelligence (ONI); and Naval Information Forces readiness reporting standards and unit-
certification requirements. The Unit Exercise Publication (UXP) is the key element of a NWTP
and in conjunction with the performance and experience collection sheets, provides the
mechanism for recording training proficiency in DRRS-N.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INFORMATION FORCES TRAINING AND READINESS MANUAL

TITLE ___ PAGE

TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................................................. i
CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................... 1-1
Executive Summary ..................................................................................................................... 1-1
Training and Readiness Concept ................................................................................................. 1-1
Readiness Posture ........................................................................................................................ 1-2
CHAPTER 2 – ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES .................................................................. 2-1
COMNAVIFOR Roles and Responsibilities ............................................................................... 2-1
Readiness Training and Assist Group (RTAAG) ........................................................................ 2-2
Activity Responsibilities .............................................................................................................. 2-3
CRTT and CRT Responsibilities ................................................................................................ 2-4

CHAPTER 3 – NAVY WARFARE TRAINING SYSTEM ....................................................... 3-1

Overview ...................................................................................................................................... 3-1
Requirements Phase ..................................................................................................................... 3-2
Planning Phase ............................................................................................................................. 3-3
Execution Phase ........................................................................................................................... 3-4
Assessment Phase ........................................................................................................................ 3-4
Evaluation vs. Assessment ........................................................................................................... 3-4
Unit Readiness Reporting ............................................................................................................ 3-4
NTIMS ........................................................................................................................................ 3-4
DRRS-N ...................................................................................................................................... 3-4
Planning Board For Training (PB4T) .......................................................................................... 3-5

CHAPTER 4 – SCENARIO DEVELOPMENT .......................................................................... 4-1

Exercise Scenarios ....................................................................................................................... 4-1

Building Block Approach to Training Pillar Readiness ............................................................. 4-1
Developing a UXP-based Scenario .............................................................................................. 4-1
Determining the Scope of the Exercise ........................................................................................ 4-1
Review Lessons Learned ............................................................................................................. 4-2
Evaluation and Training Mode .................................................................................................... 4-2
Identifying CRTT Roles .............................................................................................................. 4-2
Identify Exercise Complexity ...................................................................................................... 4-2
Determine Length of Exercise ..................................................................................................... 4-3
Identify the Exercise Operating Environment ............................................................................. 4-3
Casualty Integration ..................................................................................................................... 4-3
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Identify Required Resources ....................................................................................................... 4-3

Safety and Security ...................................................................................................................... 4-3
Integration .................................................................................................................................... 4-4
Scenario Development ................................................................................................................. 4-4
Exercise Package ......................................................................................................................... 4-4
Exercise Package Library ............................................................................................................ 4-6
Utilizing Real World Operations ................................................................................................. 4-6
CHAPTER 5 - EXERCISE BRIEFING, EXECUTION, AND DEBRIEFING .......................... 5-1
CRTT Pre-Brief ........................................................................................................................... 5-1
Exercise Audience Pre-Brief........................................................................................................ 5-2
Executing The Exercise (using a MSEL)..................................................................................... 5-2
Individual Exercise Debrief ......................................................................................................... 5-3
Exercise Audience Debrief .......................................................................................................... 5-3
CRTT Debrief .............................................................................................................................. 5-4
Example Exercise Package .......................................................................................................... 5-4
CHAPTER 6 – UNIT LEVEL CERTIFICATION ...................................................................... 6-1
Overview ...................................................................................................................................... 6-1
ULTRA-Sustainment ................................................................................................................... 6-2
Afloat and Direct Support Requirements .................................................................................... 6-2
Certification Criteria. ................................................................................................................... 6-3
Detachment CRTT Certification. ................................................................................................. 6-3
Sustainment. ................................................................................................................................. 6-3
Certification Reporting. ............................................................................................................... 6-3
CHAPTER 7 – UNIT LEVEL CERTIFICATION ..................................................................... 7-1
General ......................................................................................................................................... 7-1
Certification Criteria .................................................................................................................... 7-1
Level of Knowledge (LOK) Exams ............................................................................................. 7-1
ULTRA-C/S Preparations ............................................................................................................ 7-1
ULTRA-C/S Procedures .............................................................................................................. 7-1
Appendix A – Acronyms ............................................................................................................ A-1
Appendix B – Sample Exercise Package .....................................................................................B-1
Appendix C – Sample Background Brief ....................................................................................C-1
Appendix D – Standard Rules of Play ........................................................................................ D-1
Appendix E – Sample Team Debrief and Critique Checklist ...................................................... E-1
Appendix F – Sample Lessons Learned Form ............................................................................. F-1
Appendix G – Sample Ultra-C/S Message Report ..................................................................... G-1
Appendix H – Information Transport (INFTSP) Certification Criteria ...................................... H-1
Appendix I – Network Management Certification Criteria .......................................................... I-1
Appendix J – Enterprise Service (ENTSVS) Certification Criteria.............................................. J-1

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Appendix K – Information Assurance (IA) Certification Criteria .............................................. K-1

Appendix L – Navy Nuclear Command, Control, and Communication (NC3) Certification
Criteria, Nuclear Deterrent Operations (NDO) ........................................................................... L-1
Appendix M – Fleet Intelligence Detachment Certification Criteria.......................................... M-1
Appendix N – Signals Intelligence (SIGNIT) Certification Criteria (SHORE) ......................... N-1
Appendix O – Airborne Signals Intelligence (SIGNIT) Qualification Criteria.......................... O-1
Appendix P – CND Certification Criteria (FIOC) ....................................................................... P-1
Appendix Q – CND Certification Criteria (NCDOC) ................................................................ Q-1
Appendix R – Information Operations Support to Operational Planning (IOPLAN)
Certification Criteria ....................................................................................................................R-1
Appendix S – ADNS INC III/BMD/MOC-IN–THE-MIDDLE Certification Criteria................ S-1
Appendix T – METOC Direct Support Certification Criteria .................................................... T-1

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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION

1. Executive Summary. The Naval Information Forces (NAVIFOR) Training and Readiness
Manual (Short Title: IFORTRAMAN) is the primary source of policy, direction, and
requirements for unit level training readiness for the Information Warfare Forces. The
IFORTRAMAN provides guidance to report, certify, and sustain operational proficiency and
readiness. Additionally, the IFORTRAMAN provides guidance for maintaining continuous
readiness using prepare, plan, execute, and evaluate methodology.

2. Training and Readiness Concept. COMNAVIFOR will produce the required levels of
readiness based upon mission requirements, investments, resources, and risk. This is
accomplished through the development, analysis, and use of Navy Mission Essential Tasks
(NMETs), which translate required Navy capabilities down to the Navy unit tactical level as
Navy Tactical Tasks (NTAs) and provide the basis for Navy Warfare Training Plan (NWTP)
development.

a. NWTP will be based on the following mandates:

(1) Commodores, COs, and OICs are ultimately responsible for unit readiness

(2) Train for proficiency

(3) Train and evaluate to NTA standards using appropriate Doctrine, Tactics, Techniques,
Procedures, and Command Directives

(4) Train and evaluate to a realistic operating environment

(5) Assess and revise NWTPs

(6) Develop readiness and training team leaders and include them in the readiness process

b. Guiding principles for effective evaluation include:

(1) Dynamic conditions and performance standards under realistic conditions which
include the appropriate insertion of uncertainty into exercise scenarios such as:

(a) Imperfect intelligence

(b) Reduced communications or Information Technology (IT) capability

(c) Joint, combined, and interagency requirements

(2) Increasing scenario complexity as performance levels increase

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(3) Considering key personnel turnover and operating tempo of units

(4) Optimizing use of limited resources

(5) Conducting honest assessments of exercise effectiveness

(6) Seeking a balance between classroom and operational environments

(7) Leveraging synthetic “tools” to the greatest extent feasible

(8) Incorporating risk management

3. Readiness Posture. NAVIFOR shore commands and deployable teams Direct Support
(DIRSUP) (including Cryptologic (CRY) Direct Support Elements (DSE), Strike Group
Oceanography Teams (SGOT), Navy Oceanography Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Teams
(NOAT), Mobile Environmental Teams (METS), and Fleet Intelligence Detachments (FID)) are
in continuous support of Fleet operations and must sustain minimum training-pillar readiness
across their entire NWTP cycle. Excursions such as systems upgrades and manpower shortfalls
place a strain on the NWTP and management. Leadership must be keenly aware of these
readiness relationships.

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CHAPTER 2
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITES

1. COMNAVIFOR Roles and Responsibilities. NAVIFOR exercises responsibility as the

Navy’s Type Commander (TYCOM) to organize, man, train, equip, and maintain Information
Forces, and related activities to the required levels of current readiness afloat and ashore.

a. Information Forces includes the following disciplines and capabilities:

(1) Meteorology, Oceanography, and Hydrography

(2) Cyberspace Operations

(a) DoD information network operations and defense

(b) Defensive Cyber Operations

(c) Offensive Cyber Operations

(3) Information Assurance

(4) Electronic Warfare

(5) Information Operations

(6) Space

(7) Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance

(8) Electromagnetic Operations and Management

(9) Advanced Tactical Data Links

(10) C2 Tactical Decision Aids

(11) Combat Systems Integration and Interoperability

(a) SCI Information Technology Wholeness

(b) Collateral Networks Wholeness

(12) Positioning, Navigation, and Timing

(13) Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Combat Systems, and

Intelligence
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a. COMNAVIFOR is the continuous certification authority for all Information Forces

subordinate Administrative Control (ADCON) shore based activities.

b. COMNAVIFOR is the basic phase certification authority for Information Force elements
and deployable teams conducting DIRSUP afloat.

c. COMNAVIFOR retains responsibility for readiness delivery to DIRSUP elements in the

other phases of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP). In particular, NAVIFOR will
coordinate with other Fleet TYCOMs to support DIRSUP team progression in alignment with
the supported unit’s Integrated and Advanced phases.

d. COMNAVIFOR is responsible for ensuring the Navy balances its requirements and
resources to meet mission capabilities. Per reference (a), COMNAVIFOR will:

(1) Develop, maintain, and review NMETs for the subordinate commands within the
Information Forces domain.

(2) Develop and implement a Training and Readiness Manual.

(3) Ensure NWTPs align to NMETs.

(4) Observe, assess, and make recommendations for NWTP sub-events.

(5) Monitor performance of units participating in exercise and readiness reporting in the
T-Pillar.

(6) Assess unit training readiness for sustained operations and certify prepared teams.

(7) Maintain training pillar Requirements, Plans, and Assessment modules within Navy
Training Information Management System (NTIMS).

2. Readiness Training Assess and Assist Group (RTAAG). The RTAAG is a supporting
element that acts as the process integrator for manning, maintenance, modernization, and
exercise functions. The RTAAG will:

a. Consolidate training readiness accountability across similar missions.

b. Coordinate with unit level readiness providers to deliver and sustain unit level
proficiency.

c. Monitor and provide Unit Level Training and Readiness Assessment (ULTRA)
certification and recommendations to COMNAVIFOR and Commanding Officer (CO) in
DIRSUP of the continuous readiness and certification process.

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d. Develop and refine all similar, mission-specific certification standards, processes, and
procedures.

e. Oversee training readiness using standards and other criteria as may be established by the
Fleet and COMNAVIFOR. This includes NMET conditions and standards and NTIMS-
generated NWTPs.

f. Assist COs in establishing and maintaining effective unit level self-evaluation and self-
reporting processes to ensure continuous operational and material readiness, training proficiency,
and process improvement.

g. Conduct analysis of exercise grade sheets, exercise events, and certification venues for
mission trends and overall training productivity, taking the necessary actions to correct mission-
related deficiencies.

h. Analyze the NMET metrics for similar missions, taking action on those areas that present
similar mission challenges.

i. Examine trends, probing for root causes of similar mission training problems and
communicating the problem to COMNAVIFOR for action.

3. Activity Responsibilities. COs and Officers-in-Charge (OIC) must establish a self-

assessment program that identifies and maintains readiness requirements throughout the annual
NWTP cycle to maintain readiness. Specifically, commands are responsible for executing the
following requirements (At a minimum, the CRTT must include the following):

a. Create and maintain a Command Readiness Training Team (CRTT) or Command

Readiness Team (CRT). CRTT assigned personnel must have completed the Personnel
Qualification Standards and Job Qualification Requirement (PQS/JQR) NAVEDTRA 43371
(PQS for CRTT). The CRTT should be comprised of a core group of the most knowledgeable
and experienced personnel in the unit who bring enthusiasm to the training readiness process and
the core CRTT personnel will be assigned for the entire NWTP cycle. No particular team size is
directed. The size of the activity, number of qualified personnel, complexity of the exercises,
and safety requirements will influence the size of the team.

(1) CRTT Leader. The Executive Officer (Chief Staff Officer, Assistant Officer In
Charge (AOIC)) is responsible for the oversight of the CRTT. Department Heads may be
designated as the CRTT Leader and will be active participants in unit evaluations. The CRTT
Leader must know training requirements, participate in the command's Planning Board for
Training (PB4T) and must be empowered to assign personnel to the CRTT. CRTT Leader will
not be delegated below the Department Head level.

(2) Watch Station or Planning Cell Evaluators or Trainers

(3) Safety Officer or Observers

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(4) Training Device Operators

(5) Trusted Agents

b. CNMOC subordinate commands implementing NWTPs will develop and maintain a

CRT. General requirements of chapter 2, subparagraph 3a, applies with the following
exceptions:

(1) NAVEDTRA 43371 (CRTT PQS) is not applicable to the CRT. However, team
members must be qualified (via PQS or local JQR) in the positions they are assessing and must
have completed formal training courses of instruction based on their position within the team.

(2) At a minimum, the CRT must include the following:

(a) CRT Team Leader (Typically the Command Training or Readiness Officer)

(b) CRT Coordinator

(c) CRT Evaluators

(d) Safety Observers, Training Device Operators, and a Safety Officer will be
required as applicable to the nature of the exercises being conducted.

c. Only retain records and plans used for the current (ULTRA) certification cycle (2 years).
These include:

(1) Long Range Exercise Calendar

(2) Lessons learned

(3) Short Range Exercise Calendar

(4) Approved Exercise Packages and Drill Guides (if applicable – recommend delete
subparagraph (a) and include above.

(5) Exercise Critiques

(6) Data Collection Sheets (Performance and Experience)

d. Ensure accurate and timely reporting of Unit Exercise Publication (UXP) and other
required training events. NTIMS derived data collection sheets are the primary vehicles for
reporting completion of required evaluations.

4. CRTT and CRT Responsibilities. The CRTT and CRT are responsible for the identification,
formulation, integration, and conduct of all phases of exercise audience (watch and planning
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team) evaluations. Evaluation for watch teams will be conducted using any and all live, virtual,
or constructive assets for readiness exercises. Exercises should be planned and scheduled to take
maximum advantage of installed, embedded, and mobile team training devices as well as
participation in regional exercise events. Some training objectives for a particular event may not
require stationing a full CRTT.

a. As a group, the CRTT or CRT will:

(1) Plan, brief, execute, assess, and debrief exercises utilizing applicable instructions,
publications, Training Figure of Merit (TFOM) data, and NTIMS or NAVIFOR Data Collection
Sheets.

(2) Increase exercise audience level of knowledge through a program combining, drills,
exercises, and embedded training devices.

(3) Develop, modify, execute, and assess exercise scenarios.

(4) Coordinate all details and complete preparations for the exercise.

(5) Assess the readiness and effectiveness of exercise audience in the performance of
their specific tasks.

(6) Analyze problem areas or training deficiencies and initiate corrective actions to
eliminate the possibility of personnel injury and damage to equipment.

b. The CRTT Leader will coordinate, plan, execute, and manage the activity’s CRTT effort.
Specifically, the CRTT Leader will:

(1) Formulate an exercise package tailored to specific integrated (external), coordinated

(internal) between divisions, sections, or watch teams or individual (internal) functional area
team objectives. Identify exercise constraints, simulations, or deviations, and annotate the
evaluation package accordingly. Present the proposed exercise package to the CO for approval.

(2) Conduct a pre-brief for each exercise event for CRTT members and the audience
being evaluated. Ensure the CRTT conducts a safety walk-through prior to each exercise event.

(3) Supervise the conduct of the exercise.

(4) Organize all CRTT periods, tailor execution plans, and make all preparations in
support of exercise execution.

(5) Serve as overall manager of the CRTT for exercise briefs, performance, and debriefs.

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(6) Educate team members in the proper conduct of their duties as drill initiators, exercise
observers, safety observers, training device operators, and trusted agents including the
Operational Risk Management (ORM) process.

(7) Supervise assessments and compile the results of the exercise utilizing NTIMS or
Commander, Naval Information Forces (CNIF) provided Data Collection Sheets.

(8) Review and enter results in NTIMS to ensure readiness information is up-to-date.

(9) Conduct exercise debrief, compile lessons learned, and coordinate all
recommendations and feedback concerning the CRTT.

(10) Provide the respective CNIF N73 Syndicate Lead all approved and completed
Exercise Packages (Brief, Scenario, Master Scenario Events List (MSEL), and Graded UXPs)
after the spreadsheets have been uploaded in NTIMS.

c. The CRTT evaluators will directly observe individual and team performance of the
exercise. Evaluators may also act as initiators or safety observers. Perform on-site observations
and evaluations. Duties include:

(1) Provide immediate feedback to the exercise audience upon completion of the event.

(2) Provide a post-exercise debrief on observations noted, evaluation scores, lessons

learned, and recommendations for corrective actions.

(3) Be prepared to assume the role as trainer vice evaluator when needed.

d. Exercise initiators will:

(1) Review all steps on the exercise.

(2) Review ORM assessment and controls.

(3) Ensure initiation of the exercise per approved timeline.

(4) Inject tactical information per the approved timeline.

(5) Provide feedback to exercise audience and CRTT members.

(6) Complete evaluation (standards-based), critique sheets, and indicate remedial training
requirements.

e. Exercise Scenario-Device Operators are responsible for the effective operation of

embedded training (simulation) device operation and will:

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(1) Conduct pre-training diagnostics and maintenance prior to the exercise event.

(2) Be qualified with all aspects of the training device operation.

(3) Where available, understand and implement the training device operating standards.

(4) Understand the impact of the training device on equipment during evaluations.

(5) Initiate training device input to activity systems as indicated in the MSEL and
casualty control guide.

(6) Reconfigure activity systems back to “normal” configuration following evaluations.

(7) Make recommendations to the CRTT for effective use of the training device.

f. CRTT Trusted Agents may find it advantageous to utilize non-training team activity
members as Trusted Agents during the conduct of the exercise event. Trusted Agents will:

(1) Support the drill as briefed by the applicable CRTT.

(2) If requested, provide feedback regarding the exercise event.

g. Safety Observer(s) are assigned to ensure all events are conducted in a safe and
professional manner. Initiator and evaluators may also function as safety observers. For
particularly complex events, a separate safety observer may be assigned. A safety observer
should be an experienced civilian, officer, or activity member qualified in the event to be
observed. The attention of the safety observer will be directed exclusively toward the prevention
of accidents and immediate identification of unsafe practices that might be hazardous to
personnel or equipment.

h. CRTT and CRT members may be assigned to observe more than one area of the
evolution only if all personnel participating in the event can be supervised and observed without
degrading safety or exercise integrity. CRTT members must complete applicable PQS and JQR
for the respective position.

(1) As part of the CRTT qualification process, team members need to be conversant with
applicable references; Tactical Memorandum, CO’s Battle Orders, etc. Activities must establish
a required recommended reading list for team members.

(2) Team members should be familiar with DRRS-N and TFOM in NTIMS in order to
support the identification of exercise deficiencies and the relationship to improving training
readiness. NTIMS and DRRS-N training can be coordinated through NAVIFOR N73.

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CHAPTER 3
NAVY WARFARE TRAINING SYSTEM

1. Overview. IFORTRAMAN units will utilize the Navy Warfare Training System (NWTS).
NWTS uses a continuous four-phased approach for developing, executing, and analyzing
training policy, plans, and requirements while using resources to prepare forces. The four phases
of the NWTS are requirements, plans, execution, and assessment (figure 3-1). NWTS as a
continuum:

a. Identifies mission and capabilities-based training pillar needs in the Requirements Phase.

b. Identifies and codifies prioritized training pillar requirements in the NWTP for the Plans
Phase.

c. Conducts, evaluates, and reports Unit Exercise Publications (UXPs) in the Execution
Phase.

d. Gathers and analyzes the collective results of UXPs in the Assessment Phase (conducted
annually) as a precursor to reinitiating the Requirements Phase (NMETL review).

Requirements Plans
Derived from Mission Areas
CNA SIGINT
CNE PSYOP/MI Driven by Mission Requirements, Exercise
CND IOPLAN Audience, and Objectives
EW INTEL Based on output of Requirements Phase
MILDEC METOC Aligned with OFRP and FRTPOFRP
DODIN SPACE Comprised of objectives, events, subevents, and
Outcomes resources
Completed NMETL Outcomes
Basis for UXP development NWTP

Assessment Execution
NWTS Cycle Assessment and Review Exercise Conducted and Evaluated
Issues? DOTMLPF solutions? UXP events based on output of Plans Phase
Did we get the NMETLs right? Tailored evaluation forms
Training plans sufficient for their purposes? Comprised of objectives, events, subevents, and
Outcomes resources
Training & Mission Proficiency Assessments Outcomes
Resource answers Performance data
Key Issues & Lessons Learned After Action Reports
NMETL validation Key Issues & Lessons Learned
Re-entry into the Requirements Phase

Figure 3-1 NWTS Phases

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2. Requirements Phase. The Requirements Phase translates strategy, operational plans and
higher headquarters guidance to capabilities and tasks via a mission analysis process which leads
to recommended mission essential tasks.

a. Task identification in the mission analysis process includes the operating environment and
specified performance standards to create Navy Mission Essential Tasks (NMETs). Information
Forces activities achieve the stated goals and objectives of its missions through programmatic
and operational execution of capability areas measuring performance based on NMETs.
Training Pillar NMETs serve as the basis for NWTP development in the Plans Phase and are
validated as an output from Lessons Learned reporting in the Assessment and Requirements
phases. NMETs are developed for every capability area in an NAVIFOR activity. The NMET
will be developed and modified for emerging missions as directed by USFF and reviewed
annually to ensure currency, per reference (c). The NAVIFOR Coordinating Review Authority
(CRA), manages NMET development. The CRA coordinates mission analysis, review and
approval of all NAVIFOR NMET development and refinement. U.S. Fleet Cyber Command
(FLTCYBERCOM), Commander, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command (CNMOC),
and Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) will review and validate NMET products prior to CRA
review.

b. Conditions and Standards describe the actual variables (wartime, severe weather, time
constrained, etc.) under which the task will occur or be observed. Also, conditions identify the
tools, procedures, materials, aids, or facilities to be used in performing the task. Standards are
comprised of measures and an associated criterion. Measures indicate what performance is to be
evaluated and criterion identifying the acceptable level of performance. Combined with
conditions, standards capture the activity associated with providing the capability. The
conditions and standards are key elements and can and may be applied to other capability
offerings.

3. Planning Phase. The Planning Phase employs an integrated process for developing the
NWTP and schedules and estimating resource requirements. Exercises should be progressive
throughout the unit’s execution cycle. It is the ability to project requirements, strategies and
initiatives far enough ahead (the unit’s evaluation cycle) that allows them to become reality.

a. A NWTP is developed to evaluate performance standards required for mission success as

well as coordinate all UXP-based events at the activity level. The NWTP is the output of the
Navy Warfare Training Plan planning process and is the basis for executing training readiness
evaluations. Planning for readiness evaluations is a continuous, integrated process done in
parallel at all organizational levels. At the beginning of the NWTP development process the
NMETL CRA and NWTP Developers must identify:

(1) The capability being reported

(2) The function or process that must be evaluated

(3) The required evaluation periodicity

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(4) The required resources to support the exercise

(5) The overall effectiveness of the event

b. The NWTP will be tailored to the tasks and standards identified, with required execution
periods forecast in the activity’s schedule to minimize unnecessary interference with completing
the designated evaluations.

c. The UXP is a variation on the Fleet Exercise Publication (FXP) format utilized by
Surface, Subsurface, and Aviation forces to standardize training and guide tactical training
events and exercises. The UXP leverages formats in NTIMS to apply a unit’s NMETs in an
FXP-like style and provides Data Collection Sheets (Performance and Experience) that capture
key readiness standards and assigns measurements for the achievement of minimum readiness
thresholds (T-2). By establishing periodicities (monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, or annually),
the UXP forms the foundation of an NWTP which compiles those exercises used to measure a
unit’s capability offerings.

d. Scenario-based evaluations require thoroughly developed scenario packages in order to be

effective. Exercise package development must take into consideration the condition of the
equipment, the complexity of the operating environment, safety and monitoring devices, the
length of the drill period, state of training of the participants, cautions or restrictions internal to
the unit such as requirements not to interrupt communications, electrical power, etc., if
applicable, and the intended capability being evaluated. Exercise packages can cover a major
event which can allow a number of UXP sub-events to be evaluated.

4. Execution Phase. Commanders and trainers conduct the UXPs and monitor and evaluate
performance based on assigned NTA standards. Results generate readiness indicators and areas
for improvements in systems and processes across all Doctrine, Organization, Training, Material,
Leadership, Personnel, and Facilities (DOTMLPF) issues. Many of these concepts will serve as
the basis for lessons learned, which when tied to specific NMETs, offer definite paths for
appraising systems’ enhancements.

5. Assessment Phase. The Assessment Phase is the culminating point for issues observed
throughout the previous phases. COs assess the overall readiness of their organizations based on
the NMETs assigned and the executed NWTP. COs apply educated judgment to aggregate the
range and quality of available data to determine mission task readiness from a training-pillar
perspective. The Assessment Phase serves many purposes:

a. Provides COs data to assess NMET training-pillar proficiency.

b. Provides feedback to lessons learned to support adjustments or improvements to training

shortfalls for a given activity or the Navy warfare training system.

c. Assesses current tasks, conditions, and standards, unit training plans, and training resource
requirements.
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d. Provides argument for training resource sustainment through earned value of training.

e. Provides collateral support related to areas such as programming, budgeting, and

developing integrated capabilities.

f. Provides feedback which ensures programs are continually improved to meet the needs of
COMNAVIFOR.

6. Evaluation vs. Assessment. COs must understand the important difference between an
evaluation and an assessment.

a. During the Execution Phase, a unit’s performance is evaluated in relation to a specific

task, under specific evaluation conditions, to a designated level of performance during a
particular event — normally by use of the UXP. An exercise evaluation is a snapshot of an
organization’s actual performance.

b. During the Assessment Phase, the command assesses its ability to achieve NMET
performance standards and execute its mission(s) based on the aggregation of numerous
evaluations, informal results, actual operations, and any other available and pertinent feedback.
An assessment applies the CO’s judgment to the collective data points to determine the
organization’s capability to perform in the future. In other words, evaluation looks backward at
a specific event, while assessment looks forward through readiness measures and projected
operational environment.

7. Unit Readiness Reporting. Using a Training Pillar (T-Pillar) Figure of Merit (TFOM)
generated by the NTIMS and reported in the Defense Readiness Reporting System-Navy
(DRRS-N), command training-pillar results can be used by activity commanders to identify
mission readiness strengths and weaknesses and modify training programs, efforts, and resources
to the specific needs of their activity.

8. NTIMS. The authoritative source for NMET, NMETL, UXP, and NWTP data, NTIMS is a
web-enabled application consisting of an integrated suite of information management tools. It
serves as the repository for NMETs and other products required by each NWTS phase including
the historical records for exercise event reconstruction and analysis. NTIMS enables Readiness
Officers (RO) to identify, collect, analyze, and disseminate resource requirements. ROs can also
access the necessary data required to execute a NWTP. The NTIMS application provides a
common entry point for Commanders to manage each phase of the NWTS. NTIMS is accessible
only to classified data users (via the Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNET)) due to
the sensitivity of the data content. At present all NWTS programming in NTIMS (NMETL and
NWTP) is conducted by NAVIFOR N73.

9. DRRS-N. DRRS-N is a near real-time, web-based tool used to assist Navy leaders in
performing readiness assessments, and decision support for capability-based tasking. DRRS-N
provides the ability to report up-to-date readiness level of any Navy unit’s information pertaining

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to Personnel Pillar (P-Pillar), Equipment Pillar (E-Pillar), Supply Pillar (S-Pillar), T-Pillar,
Ordnance Pillar (O-Pillar), and Facility Pillar (F-Pillar). Table 3-1 provides a brief comparison
of DRRS-N and NTIMS inputs.

DRRS-N NTIMS
Who CO CRTT Lead
Input Subjective assessment Observed Evaluations
Frequency Monthly, as required Continuous

Table 3-1 Comparison of DRRS-N and NTIMS Inputs

a. The T-Pillar in NTIMS will calculate training readiness scores for each NMET of each
activity Unit Identification Code (UIC) and will report this to DRRS-N via an update to the
NTIMS database following exercise completion. The T-Pillar (TFOM) is comprised of two
factors: Performance and Experience.

(1) Performance scores measure the level of proficiency in the accomplishment of a task.
The foundation for the proficiency assessment is the degree to which the unit met the standards
of each Mission Essential Task, typically a Navy Tactical Task (NTA). Performance scores will
need to be refreshed over time (periodicity) and expire after a determined fixed period of time
(threshold). The performance score is recorded on the Data Collection Sheets and forwarded to
NTIMS (via SIPR email) for calculation. Evaluators observe the designated training pillar tasks
and grade the performance based on either a quantitative or qualitative measure.

(2) Experience focuses on the exercise events accomplished from NWTP execution. It
measures the overall progress toward deployment or meeting those requirements necessary to
remain T-2 throughout the NWTP cycle. The experience score is recorded on the Subevent
Completion sheet and forwarded to NTIMS for calculation.

b. The completed Data Collection Sheet for the event with appropriate written comments
provides leaders with documented feedback on demonstrated performance. Commodores and
COs later use the evaluator ratings as one source of input when making their readiness evaluation
ratings for each task.

c. Satisfactory completion of the exercise requirements contained in this manual are the
primary basis for measuring activity training readiness. It is important that commands report
their UXP accomplishments in a timely and accurate manner by regularly submitting their
collection sheets to NTIMS; the primary vehicle for reporting the completion of required
evaluations.

10. Planning Board For Training (PB4T). Established, per reference (c), the PB4T is
responsible for developing and maintaining an ongoing unit training program and NWTP. PB4T
also establishes short and long range training plans, aligning the ULTP and NWTP in the short
range plans.

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a. Developing the NWTP. The NWTP will be tailored to the training standards and
objectives identified with required evaluation periods forecast in the activity’s schedule to
minimize unnecessary interferences with completing designated evaluations.

b. Formulating and maintaining a Long-Range NWTP execution plan. The PB4T should
address all significant events in the unit’s schedule and establish command goals for each of
those events. Leadership up and down the chain of command should be integral in the
development and execution of training and maintenance events that directly contribute to those
goals.

c. Incorporating the NWTP into the Short-Range Plan. The Short-Range Planning Calendar
“locks in” the next quarter’s exercise events and further refines the following quarter’s schedule.
Short-Range Planning Calendars provide specific details of the blocks of training and exercise
events contained on the Long-Range Planning Calendar. The NWTP is a compilation of a unit’s
approved NMETs and UXPs with unit specific sub-measures and periodicities across the NWTP
cycle. The NWTP does not account for operational tempo; it is merely the template from which
to plan and coordinate short range exercise plans. The UXPs can be conducted as laid out in the
NWTP or modified to account for new requirements with one caveat: their periodicity windows
cannot be exceeded without the approval of COMNAVIFOR.

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CHAPTER 4
SCENARIO DEVELOPMENT

1. Exercise Scenarios. CRTT run exercises require thoroughly developed scenarios in order to
be effective. Basic-level scenarios will meet approved readiness objectives that require
demonstration of mission area and core competency proficiency. Advanced scenarios will
facilitate assessment of mission area proficiencies and unit-wide synchronization between
capability areas. Eventually Integrated Scenarios (between similar capabilities (NCTS to Naval
Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Stations (NCTAMS) to Navy Cyber Defense
Operations Command (NCDOC), Navy Information Operations Command (NIOC) to NCTAMS
to Naval Netware Warfare Command (NNNWC)) will be introduced as unit-level certifying
events. No one command is built the same, therefore, fine distinctions in exercise scenarios will
need to be validated by the CRTT. CRTTs are expected to plan, brief, conduct, and debrief
exercise evolutions; raise exercise audience level of knowledge; assess readiness and
effectiveness of executing assigned capabilities; and analyze problem areas or deficiencies and
initiate corrective action.

2. Building Block Approach to Training-Pillar Readiness. Basic to intermediate to advanced

scenarios support readiness objectives and take a building block approach to provide more
complex and stimulating challenges during progression throughout the execution (NWTP year to
year and certification cycles ULTRA to ULTRA). With that in mind, scenarios must:

a. Stress basic competencies and skills in all assigned mission areas.

b. Be tactically challenging, realistic, and reflective of expected world events.

c. Minimize restrictions and simulations.

3. Developing a UXP-based Scenario . Defining the objectives of a scenario is the first and
most difficult phase of the process. The goal is to outline a scenario that challenges the target
audience at a level appropriate to their assessed skill level. Exercise Packages (UXP, MSEL,
exercise operating environment, scenario injects, simulations and role players) should not only
support the anticipated missions and operating environments, but also evaluate perishable skills.

4. Determining the Scope of the Exercise. Identify the targeted training audience by position.

a. Watch Station. All exercise audiences being evaluated are fully qualified in that role (i.e.
not Under Instruction (U/I)).

b. Mission Area Evaluation. This level of evaluation is appropriate for larger groups which
deliver specific capabilities (Planning Board, Continuity of Operation team). This evaluation is
used to look at how all the smaller sub-teams of a mission area integrate to accomplish one of the
activity’s primary mission areas.

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5. Review Lessons Learned. Lessons learned from previous exercises can be divided into two
areas. Those pertaining to the scenario and CRTT conduct, and those pertaining to the
proficiency of exercise audience. Items to consider in reviewing lessons learned:

a. Time-line management (CRTT/MSEL).

b. Equipment configurations and capabilities (Scenario).

c. Support equipment (Operational and Exercise Integrity).

d. Training aids, props, disclosures, etc., (Injects/MSEL).

e. Exercise audience actions (Exercise Integrity).

6. Evaluation and Training Modes. CRTTs operate in two fundamental modes, evaluation or
training. The two are not mutually exclusive and are often used interchangeably.

a. In Evaluation Mode, the exercise is prepared and briefed as being conducted with no
prompting or training timeouts, the final score will determine event success or failure.
Evaluators intervene (Training time outs) only when watch team actions would cause an unsafe
condition or impede the evaluation of others. The CRTT may be in the evaluation mode with
one or two members and in training mode while working with new watch team members.
Exceptions such as these will be identified at the CRTT Pre-Brief or noted as an observation or
issue in the Debrief.

b. Training Mode is used for inexperienced (unqualified or U/I) personnel. CRTT assists the
trainee throughout the events. No training time outs may be necessary in training mode.
Evaluate but do not submit training mode scores.

7. Identifying CRTT Roles. CRTT members are assigned specific roles during an exercise
event. CRTT roles are discussed in Chapter 2, paragraph 4.

8. Identify Exercise Complexity. An effective NWTP will utilize an incrementally-phased

approach (basic to advanced throughout the cycle).

a. Basic Level Exercises are suitable for focus on simpler internal tasks emphasizing core
skills, methods, and processes.

b. Intermediate Level Exercises builds on the fundamental skills achieved in basic task
execution and may add elements of coordination, complexity, or task density.

c. Advanced Level Exercises are the most challenging, stressing the operational limits of
equipment and personnel with scenarios designed for personnel to complete objectives with the
least amount of resources and under the most challenging conditions.

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9. Determine Length of Exercises. Identify how long and when evolution will take place.
Establish an evaluation window (e.g., Tuesday 1300 – 1500). Often, real world events and an
activity’s routine can impose constraints on this determination. The evaluation period must be
long enough for the events to unfold as natural as possible (the MSEL should assist in
determining length). However, the exercise must not be so long as to fatigue or bore the exercise
audience. All steps of the exercise preparation phase will influence the length. If the exercise
cannot be modified, then objectives, complexity, etc. must be reviewed and a determination
made on executing the exercise.

10. Identify the Exercise Operating Environment. Determine the Area of Responsibility (AOR),
geo-political situation, and mission tasking. Physical environment, civil and military
environment, orders of battle, Rules of Engagement (ROE), and available assets should be based
on current or expected real world events. Any added fidelity should mimic the real world
operating environment.

11. Casualty Integration. Scenarios can be run with or without equipment casualties. Determine
if equipment casualties will be used and select casualties that support the UXP exercise
objectives. All casualties will be supported with a drill guide that has been approved by the CO.
Utilize existing exercise guides or generate new guides to support objectives if required. When
implementing casualties into your scenario, the following points should be considered:

a. Determine actual insertion points for casualties and allow for cascading effects (e.g.,
Secure Video Teleconference (VTC) is disconnected then reconnected, crypto has to reload but
fails, no mitigation planned for such an occurrence).

b. Determine if casualties are to be restorable. Some casualties will be made non-restorable

in order to drive the watch team in a pre-determined direction.

c. Check system configuration to ensure equipment will support the selected casualties and
produce the desired results.

d. Ensure supply support has been identified for casualty restoration.

12. Identify Required Resources. Support services and organic services are as follows:

a. Exercise aids (props, equipment, etc.)

b. Exercise devices (embedded, portable).

c. Communications and coordination (circuits-internal and external).

13. Safety and Security. Safety and security are paramount during all training and exercise
events. Training teams and CRTT must ensure that personnel, equipment, and information are
not placed into situations of unnecessary risk or compromise. Identify safety and security

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elements and conduct risk assessments. Determine if high-risk evolutions will be conducted or
delayed. Identify controls that could reduce risk.

14. Integration. Integration is based on capabilities that transcend unit tasks; integrated
scenarios must be well planned. CRTT Coordinators along with the CRTT Leader must
de-conflict objectives and scenario timeline events to ensure integration occurs. As discussed
before, scenarios may be generated with minimal or full integration. Examples include NIOC to
NIOC coordination events, Department of Defense Information Network (DODIN) transfer of
service from NCTAMS to NCTAMS or a NIOC-NCDOC-NNWC Computer Network Defense
event. Integration is considered to occur by capability not from watch to watch.

15. Scenario Development. During scenario development, items identified in the planning phase
will be “put to paper.” This is the time when the CRTT Leader or Coordinators will de-conflict
objectives, ensure cause and effect, and discuss integration potential (but not required). Fishbone
or one-line timelines are effective tools for de-confliction. Enter and sequence selected tasks and
standards. De-conflict CRTT injects (infuse realistic cause and effect). Integrate the scenario
and casualties into one timeline following a logical sequence of events. Devise prompting
strategies (i.e., when should the exercise audience make the call) for critical events to maintain
compliance with the timeline.

16. Exercise Package. CRTT Team Leaders must develop an exercise package tailored to
specific internal integration or individual functional area team training objectives. The
completed package is presented to the CO for approval. Initial exercise packages must be signed
by CO and designated in the Master Exercise Package; future utilization of the same scenario
may be signed by a representative designated in writing. Slight changes and modification to the
package due to observations and lessons learned do not require the CO to re-sign the exercise
package. However, major changes and new exercises require the CO’s signature. Master
Exercise Packages include all enclosures; subsequent iterations for administrative and filing
purposes only need to include the following:

a. Master Scenario Event List (MSEL)

b. Safety Walkthrough

c. Debrief and Critique Checklist

d. Lessons Learned

e. Exercise Operating Environment

f. When building the exercise package (Appendix B), recommend including the following:

(1) Exercise Environment.

(2) Mission statement of exercise objectives and key success factors.

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(3) Exercise audience guidance identifies higher level authority documents that are
germane to this mission.

(4) Order of Battle will identify friendly, neutral, and non-combatant forces in the
Operations Area (OPAREA).

(5) Threat will identify all possible threats.

(6) Condition of Readiness will identify Threat Warning and Emissions Control
(EMCON) status.

(7) Communications Plans should internal, external, and inject control.

(8) Equipment Status will identify any special circumstances.

(9) Current Situation will describe the unit’s disposition and any ongoing actions prior to
Commence Exercise (COMEX).

(10) Evaluation Mode identifies if the event will be conducted in training mode,
evaluation mode, or a mixed mode.

(11) Watch Teams and Watch Stations will identify the exact teams, exercise audience,
and stations to be evaluated.

(12) Exercise Complexity will identify the complexity of the event.

(a) Exercise date and period.

(b) Assignments. Identify the specific assignments of each CRTT member, including
major objectives, assigned key marking factors, and points of observation.

(13) Identify any required resources.

(14) Conduct a risk assessment and identify any requirements and risk controls.

(15) Event timeline will integrate the scenario and casualties into a single timeline.
Identify points on the timeline that require coordination. Example BFEA obtains permission
from BWC to contact his Fleet counterpart, NCTS COW obtains permission from JFTOC to
isolate circuit(s). Include marking factor and time of observation.

(16) Coordinate internal and external requirements.

(17) Proper disclosure will identify methods and authorized simulations.

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18. Exercise Package Library. Exercise Packages will provide descriptions and procedures shall
be listed on drill guides for each event. A master set of exercise packages shall be maintained by
the CRTT Coordinator. The packages should define the action, reaction, and the procedures for
insertion and response to that action/reaction in a specific system, function or process. Exercise
Packages for locally developed procedures must be validated and authorized by the CO or
designated representative, in writing. Sample Exercise Package can be found in Appendices C
through H.

19. Utilizing Real World Operations. It is highly encouraged to use real world operations when
possible to conduct self-assessments. In order to evaluate real-world operations, the following
applies:

a. Operations must satisfy at least 90% of the UXPs being evaluated.

b. Evaluation critiques and lessons learned must be kept on file.

c. CRTT conducts pre and post briefs.

d. Develop Memorandum for the Record stating short synopsis of situation, time frame,
watch team assessed, and CRTT roles used for evaluation.

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CHAPTER 5
EXERCISE BRIEFING, EXECUTION, AND DEBRIEFING

1. CRTT Pre-Brief. Using the CO approved exercise package, the CRTT Leader will conduct
the CRTT pre-brief to ensure all CRTT members are familiar with the exercise. The brief should
contain the following elements:

a. Readiness reporting objectives and marking factors. Describe in plain language which
capability is being evaluated and to which standard (i.e. release message in < 20 minutes, Alt
Route Circuit within 15 minutes, Provide fused Intel to up echelon commanders). Identify points
of observation for all marking factors.

b. Exercise environment: Simulated Rules of Engagement or Threats from regional

neighbors, deteriorating weather, single source Intel, Order of Battle, etc.

c. Watch station(s), team(s), and mission areas to be evaluated.

d. Specific assignment(s) of CRTT members, initiators and trusted agents (if any).

e. Equipment configurations and impacting equipment casualties.

f. Coordination and communication requirements.

g. Authorized simulations and deviations.

h. Lessons learned from previous exercises and actions to prevent duplicating errors.

i. Risk assessment to ensure unit safety compliance.

j. Exercise timeline.

(1) Key events (COMEX-time or inject, FINEX- time or event).

(2) Casualty insertion (what is the damage, where will damage occur).

(3) Disclosure methods/procedures (how and when will disclosures be made).

k. Standing Rules of Play.

l. Coordination points.

m. Exercise integrity (Maintaining the MSEL and realism).

n. Operational integrity (Spillage prevention).

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2. Exercise Audience Pre-brief. The CRTT will conduct a pre-brief to ensure the exercise
audience completely understands the scenario, exercise environment and geo-political elements.
The exercise audience pre-brief should, as applicable, include:

a. Standing Rules of Play

b. Geo-political situation

c. Current tactical situation

d. Current tasking

e. Environmental summary

f. Intelligence reports/immediate threats

g. Order of battle

h. ROE

i. Pre-planned responses

j. Verbal and Written reporting requirements

k. Communications plan

l. Command and Control

m. Safety

(1) Safety time out

(2) Training time out

(3) Actual casualty procedures

n. Operational and exercise integrity

o. Equipment configurations

p. Exercise objectives

3. Executing the Exercise (using a MSEL). A well run, coordinated scenario is essential to
maximize the evaluation and training.

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a. Prior to scenario start. The CRTT Leader (or delegated authority) must:

(1) Conduct and report the status of the safety walk-through

(2) Review safety and security considerations and controls identified during the risk
assessment

(3) Review equipment configurations and set-up

(4) Conduct time-check

(5) Conduct communications check

(6) Deliver intelligence messages and make any required disclosures

b. At exercise start the CRTT members will:

(1) Start simulation devices

(2) Make required initial disclosures

(3) Impose casualties exactly as they have been briefed

(4) Be alert for safety and security compromises and violations

(5) Evaluate responses and actions

(6) Record results per the UXP evaluation guidelines

4. Individual Exercise Debrief. Conducted by the CRTT observer allowing exercise audience to
self-critique, the exercise audience debrief is conducted as soon as possible after the scenario.
The individual exercise audience debrief should be factual, include strong points, weak points,
recommendations to the exercise audience, and such items as:

a. Feedback on individual performance

b. Procedures

c. Reponses to casualties

d. Actions and reactions

5. Exercise Audience Debrief. The exercise audience debrief should be factual and include
strong points, weak points, and recommendations to the exercise audience. Facilitated by the

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CRTT Leader and assisted by CRTT members initially soliciting exercise audience feedback and
self-critique. This debrief should focus on teamwork skills and not individual performance.
Other areas for the watch team debrief include:

a. Communications

b. Information exchange

c. Support

d Initiative and leadership

e. Strengths and specific goals for improvement

f. Scores

6. CRTT Debrief. As was the case during the watch team debrief, the CRTT Leader should
allow CRTT member to self-critique emphasizing positive and negative aspects of the scenario
The CRTT Leader will debrief and discuss:

a. Whether scenario objectives were met or not met

b. Whether the CRTT was effective or ineffective

c. Whether exercise audience were effective or ineffective (evaluation mode only)

d. Scenario or Procedural Lessons Learned and proposed resolution with an assigned action
officer and due date

e. Safety and security discrepancies and concerns

f. Strengths and weaknesses

g. Specific goals for improvement in each mission area

h. Scores

7. Example Exercise Package. See Appendices C through H for an example Exercise Package.

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CHAPTER 6
UNIT LEVEL CERTIFICATION

1. Overview. This section details the continuous certification process, standards, and business
rules across the ULTRA and NWTP evaluation cycles. With prior planning and close
coordination, sufficient latitude in the certification process exists to allow continuous
certification. Capability area certification in DRRS-N should not be allowed to expire.

a. Certification for shore commands will be based on an evaluation and report of each
activity during a Unit Level Training Readiness Assessment (ULTRA) by the COMNAVIFOR
Readiness Training Assess and Assist Group (RTAAG) working in conjunction with the unit.
Generally, regularly scheduled UXP events will be used as the exercise venues if possible. The
selected exercises will be structured to allow evaluation of the Tasks that make up the activity’s
NMETs. The goal is complete T-Pillar NMET assessment during the evaluation; however,
NAVIFOR may waive or validate portions of the T-Pillar based NMETL. The RTAAG will
provide a formal report and copy to appropriate activity within 30 days of ULTRA completion.
Each unit will provide a Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) within 30 days to
COMNAVIFOR detailing a plan to correct any significant issues or major deficiencies noted by
the RTAAG in the ULTRA. COMNAVIFOR will initiate the planning for certification by
sending a record message tasking the activity and applicable RTAAG to liaise directly for
specific scheduling and planning.

b. Nominally there are two certification events for shore activity CRTTs. FIDs will comply
with OFRP certification events. METOC shore units and deployable team’s certification
construct is pending.

(1) The ULTRA-Certification (ULTRA-C) will be conducted 6 months following an

activity’s NWTP implementation within NTIMS. For newly assigned capability areas, activities
will have six months following new capability NWTP implementation within NTIMS to
demonstrate certification requirements.

(a) The primary purpose of an ULTRA-C is to initially validate an activity’s training-

pillar proficiency by:

(b) Assessing the activity’s ability to meet its stated certification requirements across
all applicable capability areas.

(c) Validating existing strengths and identifying weaknesses in the CRTT.

(d) Evaluating exercise audience performance.

(e) Validating an activity’s ability to self-assess by comparing own activity data to

RTAAG-assessed data using UXP evaluation sheets.

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(f) Identifying areas that require follow-on remediation for the activity to achieve
certification status. Follow-on CRTT training will be tailored based on ULTRA results.

(g) Activities are expected to attain mission area certification requirements across all
mission areas at ULTRA-C. Mission area certification requirements at ULTRA-C are defined as
follows:

1. Minimum training readiness in the DRRS-N T-Pillar for each assigned

capability area.

2. All CCRs must be completed or an ISIC-approved plan in place to complete

any incomplete CCR within six weeks following ULTRA-C for all assigned capability areas.

c. Completion of ULTRA does not mark the end of unit level evaluations. Sustaining unit
level skills through continuous reporting is the foundation on which higher sustained
performance is based. An active program utilizing NTIMS and the activity’s CRTT is required
during all portions of the activity’s employment to preserve these skills. The activity and Type
Commander (TYCOM) shall continue to monitor individual activity performance trends
throughout the NWTP cycle.

(1) Upon completion of initial certification, an ULTRA-Sustainment (ULTRA-S) will be

conducted every 24 months.

2. ULTRA-Sustainment. For continuity in consistent and reliable reporting following an

ULTRA-C, the ULTRA-S is a mandatory scheduled event in which the ISIC, supported by the
RTAAG, conducts a standardized assessment across all certification areas. ULTRA-S events
will serve as the assessment or measurement event for determining sustained readiness levels and
activity self-assessment skills. ULTRA-C formats and procedures will apply during the
ULTRA-S. Expectation is that CRTT program has not only been sustained, but also advanced
between ULRA-C and ULTRA-S cycle. The NWTS program is designed on the continuous
process improvement model. ULTRA-S expectations are that multiple scenarios exist per UXP,
from basic to advanced level should be incorporated into the program, supplemented by strong
observation and lessons learned procedures.

3. Afloat and Direct Support Requirements. NAVIFOR must ensure its deploying teams
complete their Basic Phase training requirements and embark in sufficient time to support
certification of the host. This will facilitate team integration and training as the group/unit
proceeds through the OFRP. Due to multiple compositions, locations, and training requirements
for NAVIFOR deployable teams, there is not one established means of certification. Certification
will be based on specific mission support training requirements. Further updates and guidance
will follow as direct support certification and training requirements are developed. The
following guidance applies to each entity:

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a. Cryptologic Direct Support Elements (CDSE) will follow operator qualification guidance
forthcoming in the form of the NAVIFOR Multi-Level Qualification Program which follows the
Air Combat Training Continuum (ACTC) program framework.

b. SGOT refer to Appendix R of Chapter 7

c. METOC deployable teams, not including SGOT, will continue to train and certify per
reference (d) until further notice.

d. FIDs refer to Appendix M of chapter 7

e. Cryptologic Aircrew refer to Appendix O of chapter 7

f. Cyber Mission Force (CMF) elements (CST/CMT/CPT) follow standards in Draft US

Cyber Command’s CMF Training and Readiness Manual (reference (e)).

4. Certification Criteria. Certification criteria are provided in primary capability areas and a
wide variety of core competencies in-order-to promote standardization, remove subjectivity in
evaluations, and assist both trainers and trainees to focus on what needs to be accomplished.
Respective Continuous Certification Requirements (CCR) are listed as Appendices in Chapter 7
for each capability area.

5. Detachment CRTT Certification. NAVIFOR RTAAG may conduct ULTRA’s on

detachments operationally and administratively under an echelon 3 command. The echelon 3
CO will still be responsible for training, sustaining, and reporting of subordinate commands and
detachments. NAVIFOR may request to see administrative documents and pre/post briefs via
VTCs during the senior command’s ULTRA.

6. Sustainment. A formal sustainment program will be established to ensure the activity’s

proficiency is maintained for the Training Pillar NMETs on the NMETL between certification
events. Self-assessment of each NMET shall be conducted during operations, regularly
scheduled exercises, and synthetic training scenarios. Activity T-Pillar NMETs are to be self-
assessed on a regular schedule as outlined in NTIMS and a record of these self-assessments shall
be maintained. Although sustainment training is primarily self-assessed, outside observers
should be requested as needed to ensure proper Subject Matter Expert (SME) oversight of
capability-based readiness reporting by the CRTT.

7. Certification Reporting. Formal assessment reports (Table 7-1 in Chapter 7) are to be

provided within approximately 30 days of certification process completion. The report will
provide a detailed summary of the activity NMET assessment to include those NTAs and CCRs
that are not able to be assessed during the event. A summary section will include
recommendations for improvements. Each activity, working with the RTAAG, will provide a
POA&M to correct any deficiencies noted during the assessment. COMNAVIFOR will send
record message documenting activity certification as seen in Appendix G.

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CHAPTER 7
UNIT LEVEL CERTIFICATION

1. General. This section describes detailed criteria for evaluating an activity’s readiness in all
T-pillar capability areas or core competencies. The purpose for providing these criteria is to
assure alignment of training practices, standards, and certification processes across Information
Forces.

2. Certification Criteria. Appendices H-R of this section provide detailed certification criteria
in multiple capability areas. An activity will attain certification when all of the CCRs are met
from the applicable certification appendices and the activity is GREEN in each respective
capability area. CCRs are expected to be maintained current and closely monitored throughout
the NWTP cycle. CCRs contain elements common to most certification criteria and any unique
elements to the specific area being certified. Table 7-1 summarizes required certifications by
activity. As unit NWTPs come online they will require update to this instruction and addition of
CCRs requirements in Table 7-1.

3. Level of Knowledge (LOK) Exams. In conjunction with each ULTRA event, the RTAAG
will administer LOK exams to the CRTT Management (CRTT leader and coordinator) and
designated CRTT members. These exams will be completed electronically by the CRTT 1-week
prior to their scheduled ULTRA; results will be presented by RTAAG as part of ULTRA event.
A command CRTT must achieve an average of 80% passing score during an ULTRA. For
individuals who do not meet that criterion, a remediation plan must be created by the command
and the individual will re-test until achieving a passing score.

4. ULTRA-C/S Preparations. A key event in the Navy Warfare Training System process is the
preparation of the CRTT prior to scheduled certification events. A CRTT certification event
preparatory meeting should be held by the activity 1-3 months prior to ULTRA-C/S. To ensure
maximum productivity, the preparatory meeting should be as exclusive an event as possible. The
meeting should include full attendance by the activity’s CRTT and other key members of the
training organization. The key products from the preparatory meeting will be a detailed-tailored
ULTRA scenario, scenario timeline, and training support products (exercise, drill guides, and
packages, etc.).

5. ULTRA-C/S Procedures. To standardize ULTRAs, the RTAAG will be responsible for

scheduling and conducting the ULTRA. NAVIFOR shore activities will typically conduct an
ULTRA-C 6-months following NWTP implementation and an ULTRA-S every 24 months
following initial certification. ULTRA include a review of the activity’s CRTT and their self-
assessment of unit readiness and ability to execute its NWTP, including use of complex CRTT-
run scenarios and demonstrated proficiency in employing all applicable embedded training
devices (i.e., simulation).

a. Three months prior to the ULTRA event, NAVIFOR will release an ULTRA-C/S message
to the command containing all requirements to conduct the ULTRA-C/S.

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b. ULTRA-C/S results will be determined using the following process:

(1) RTAAG assessors observe and record CRTT performance using appropriate UXPs
and verify CCR status.

(2) The activity’s CRTT evaluators observe and record capability performance using
appropriate UXPs. The resultant proficiency will be compared with the RTAAG proficiency
score.

(3) If multiple assessors observe one capability area, self-assessment capability is

considered effective if the difference in proficiency scores is no greater than +/- 10 points.

(4) If any assessed capability area does not meet the +/- 10 criteria, self-assessment
capability is considered not effective.

(5) RTAAG will identify deficiencies and CCRs not met during the ULTRA and provide
a plan to correct. RTAAG will identify remedial training in post-assessment.

(6) NAVIFOR will reassess any capability area(s) considered not effective, and any
unmet CCR, within 90 days.
Info Transport
Appendix H:
Management
Appendix I: Network
Services
Appendiz J: Enterprise
Assurance
Appendix K: Information
Appendix L: Navy NC3
(FID)
Appendix M: Intelligence
(Shore)
Appendix N: SIGINT
Appendix O SIGINT (Air)

Appendix P: CND (FIOC)

(NCDOC)
Appendix Q: CND
* Required Basic Phase
and Navy Warfare
Training Plan
Certifications

X = Required

NNWC X X X X
NCDOC X X
NCTAMS X X X X X^
NCTS X X X X X
NCTSCU X X X^
NAVSOC
INTELLIGENCE (FID) X
NIOC BAHRAIN X
NIOC COLORADO
NIOC GEORGIA X X X
NIOC HAWAII X X X
CWG SIX X X X
NIOC NORFOLK

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NIOC PENSACOLA
NIOC SAN DIEGO
NIOC TEXAS X X
NIOC WHIDBEY ISLAND X
NIOC YOKOSUKA

Appendix R: IO Planning
Operations
BMD/MOC-in-Middle
Appendix S: Network Mgmt

Appendix T: METOC DSE

* Required Basic Phase and
Unit Level Training
Certifications
# = BMD/MOC-in-the-
Middle Operations
X = Required

NNWC
NCDOC
NCTAMS X
NCTS NAPLES/BAHRAIN X
NCTSCU
NAVSOC
INTELLIGENCE (FID)
ONI CENTERS- NIMITZ
NIOC BAHRAIN
NIOC COLORADO
NIOC GEORGIA
NIOC HAWAII
CWG SIX
NIOC NORFOLK X
NIOC PENSACOLA
NIOC SAN DIEGO X
NIOC TEXAS
NIOC WHIDBEY ISLAND
NIOC YOKOSUKA
FWC-NORFOLK
FWC-SDGO
JTWC
SGOTs (Norfolk and SDGO) X
Table 7-1 Required CCR Listed by Command/Command Type (cont’d)
* - Based on most recent, approved NMETL Report.
^ - NC3 Units are NNWC, NCTAMS, NCTS SDGO, Naples, and NCTSU

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APPENDIX A
ACRONYMS

AAR After Action Review

ACTC Air Combat Training Continuum
ADCON Administrative Control
ARG Amphibious Ready Group
C5I Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Combat Systems, and
Intelligence
CCR Continuous Certification Requirements
CNA Computer Network Attack
CND Computer Network Defense
CNE Computer Network Exploitation
CNIF Commander, Naval Information Forces
CNO Computer Network Operations
CO Commanding Officer
COMNAVIFOR Commander, Naval Information Forces
CRA Coordinating Review Authority
CRTT Command Readiness Training Team
CRT Command Readiness Team (METOC)
CSG Carrier Strike Group
CRO Command Readiness Officer
CTO Command Training Officer
CWO Communications Watch Officer
DIRSUP Direct Support
DoD Department of Defense
DRRS Defense Readiness Reporting System
DRRS-N Defense Readiness Reporting System Navy
EDG Event Drill Guide
Ef Experience factor (E sub f)
ENTSVS Enterprise Services
EW Electronic Warfare
E-Pillar Equipment Pillar
ESP Exercise Scenario Packages
FIOC Fleet Information Operations Center
FLTCYBERCOM Fleet Cyber Command
FST (1) Fleet Survey Team
(2) Fleet Synthetic Training
FTC Fleet Training Continuum
FXP Fleet Exercise Publication
IA Information Assurance
INFTSP Information Transport
INTEL Intelligence
IFOR Information Forces
IFTRM Information Forces Training and Readiness Manual
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IO Information Operations
IOPLAN Information Operations Support to Operational Planning
ISIC Immediate Superior in Command
JCA Joint Capability Area
JLLIS Joint Lessons Learned Information System
JQR Job Qualification Requirement
JTS Joint Training System
LOK Level of Knowledge
LRTC Long Range Training Calendar
MET Mobile Environmental Team
METOC Meteorology and Oceanography
MILDEC Military Deception
MLQP Multi-Level Qualification Program
MSEL Master Scenario Events List
NAVSOC Naval Satellite Operations Center
NCTAMS Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Stations
NETMGT Network Management
NETOPS Network Operations
NIOC Navy Information Operations Command
NMCS Navy COMSEC Management Service
NMET Navy Mission Essential Task
NMETL Navy Mission Essential Task List
NMSC Navy and Marine Corps Spectrum Management Center
NNWC Naval Network Warfare Command
NTA Navy Tactical Task
NTIMS Navy Training Information Management System
NWTP Navy Warfare Training Plan
NWTS Navy Warfare Training System
OATT Operations Aerographer Team Trainer
ORA Operational Risk Assessment
OPSEC Operations Security
ORM Operational Risk Management
O-Pillar Ordnance Pillar
PB4T Planning Board for Training
PESTO Personnel, Equipment, Supply, Training, Ordnance
PESTOF Personal, Equipment, Supply, Training, Ordnance and Facilities
Pf Performance factor (P sub f)
POA&M Plan of Action and Milestones
PQS Personnel Qualification Standards
PSYOP Psychological Operations
P-Pillar Personnel Pillar
RAC Risk Assessment Code
RESPORG Responsible Organization
RO Readiness Officer
ROI Return on Investment
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RTAAG Readiness Training Assess and Assist Group

SGOT Strike Group Oceanography Team
SIGINT Signals Intelligence
SRTC Short Range Training Calendar
TACMEMO Tactical Memorandum
TDO Training Device Operator
TFOM Training Figure of Merit
TRAMAN Information Forces Training and Readiness Manual
TTP Tactical Technique and Procedures
TYCOM Type Commander
T-Pillar Training Pillar
UIC Unit Identification Code
ULTRA-C Unit Level Training & Readiness Assessment-Certification
ULTRA-S Unit Level Training & Readiness Assessment-Sustainment
USFF United States Fleet Forces
UXP Unit Exercise Publication

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APPENDIX B
SAMPLE EXERCISE PACKAGE

Ref: (a) COMNAVIFOR M-3502.1A

Encl: (1) Master Scenario Events List (MSEL) (Every time)

(2) Background Brief (Once to cover all periods)
(3) Standing Rules of Play (Once to cover all periods
(4) Disclosure and Simulations & Equipment Listing (Once to cover all periods)
(5) Exercise Safety Walkthrough Checklist (Every time)
(6) Individual and Team Debrief and Critique Checklist (Every time)
(7) Exercise Lessons Learned Worksheet (Once to cover all periods)
(8) Site specific (i.e., Exercise or Drill Guides, SOPs) (Every time)

Subj: EXERCISE PACKAGE

1. Introduction. [Activity name] will conduct a (stand-alone/integrated) (live/computer

assisted/table-top) exercise to evaluate unit level proficiency in the following capabilities: [list
all capabilities demonstrated during the scenario]. This exercise is specifically linked to
Mission Essential Tasks: (1), (2), and (3).

2. Guidance. A series of events designed to evaluate your individuals and teams will occur
during the exercise period per reference (a). The CRTT will use enclosures (1) through (8) in
conducting the (evaluation/training).

a. The MSEL (Enclosure (1)) provides the details of all the scripted events for this time
period.

b. The Background Brief (Enclosure (2)), Standing Rules of Play (Enclosure (3)), the
Disclosure and Simulations and Equipment Listing (Enclosure (4)), and Scenario Exercise
Lessons Learned Worksheet (Enclosure (7)) can be used for all exercise periods and all MSEL
injects.

c. A separate Exercise Safety Walkthrough Checklist (Enclosure (5)), the Individual and
Team Debrief or Critique Checklist (Enclosure (6)), and individual Event Exercise Package
(Enclosures (8) through (x)) will be used for the time period of this Cover Letter.

3. Duration. The timeframe for the Event is DDMMYYYY from TIME-TIME for the exercise
followed by 1-2 hour debrief. The Team Debrief or Critique Checklist will be completed and
forwarded to the Chain of Command for review and signature.

4. Location and Off-limits Areas. The location(s) for this exercise will be _____________; off-
limits areas for this exercise are ______________.

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5. Scenario Overview. The overall scenario for this/these unit(s) is [Fill in overall description
of scenario to include mission, mission location, units involved, intel, threats and capabilities].

6. Command Readiness Training Team/Observer Requirements: (List training team

members/observers required and what area they will observe.)

Command Readiness Training Team

Team Members Name Assignment Remarks
Leader
Site Security

Comms
Problem /
Exercise Control
Evaluator Position Evaluated
Evaluator Position Evaluated
Assessor Exercise Assessment How the CRTT
performed based on
CST01.
Recommendations to
the CRTT for overall
exercise (process
improvement)
(others)

7. Equipment Status. Whenever possible, actual equipment will be used to conduct scenario
based exercises because it provides the most realistic evaluation for the exercise audience.
Actual equipment that is not available has been noted in the authorized disclosure list.

8. Data Spillage. Spillage occurs when information of a higher classification or restrictive in

nature is intentionally or inadvertently placed on machines or networks of lower classification or
with less restrictive policy (Joint DoDIIS//Cryptologic SCI Information System Security
Standards). To mitigate the possibility of spillage, the CRTT will: Identify and use equipment
set to proper classification level, have all operations floor communication include the phrase
“Exercise, Exercise, Exercise,” (additional CRTT and command requirements). If spillage
should occur, stop exercise immediately and notify CRTT evaluators of the situation. CRTT
Coordinator will notify CoC and Security Office.

9. Safety. Safety of personnel and equipment is paramount and is the primary concern of the
CRTT. In matters concerning the safe operation of all equipment and in all areas of personnel
safety, safety regulations and procedures will take precedence over any scheduled evolution (per
OPNAV 5100.19). Safety is the responsibility of all personnel. If an unsafe situation exists, the
unit member observing the situation will point it out to any CRTT member and the exercise will

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be suspended if necessary. The only time an exercise may be stopped for clarification or to
question observers is in regards to a safety issue.

10. Suspending Play. If any person determines it is necessary to suspend play due to Safety, he
or she will transmit TRAINING TIME-OUT three times on any communication circuits being
used, if possible. An alternate method is to call TRAINING TIME-OUT three or more times in
or near the exercise location. Once a TRAINING TIME-OUT has been called, it will be
necessary to transmit an ALL CLEAR before exercise play can resume. When a TRAINING
TIME-OUT has been communicated, all personnel will immediately suspend play, and any
person having information about the reason for suspension of play will communicate that
information to the CRTT Coordinator or to any CRTT member for immediate relay to the CRTT
Leader.

11. Resuming Play. Once a TRAINING TIME-OUT has been declared, the CRTT Leader will
evaluate the situation with the reporting individual prior to resuming the exercise. With the
concurrence of the Commander or his or her representative, the CRTT Leader will pass the word
ALL CLEAR before the exercise can resume.

a. Standard safety precautions will be strictly adhered to in all situations. Command safety
program guidelines and directives will be utilized at all times.

12. Operational Risk Management (ORM). An ORM survey has been completed to prevent
risks from being taken. I am {satisfied} with the level of risk associated with this scenario as
delated below.

ORM: OVERALL RAC = #

ORM for this scenario is (Check Box):

Critical

Serious

Moderate

Minor

Negligible

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13. Report. Upon completion of Exercise (list command specific instructions and procedures).

SAMPLE MSEL 1

Completed UXP evaluation sheets will be provided to Readiness Officer or designated person for
NTIMS data entry. Unit level training readiness results will be reflected in DRRS-N T-Pillar
within 72 hours of NTIMS data entry. NAVIFOR N73 will be notified if the Command’s
DRRS-N T-Pillar does not accurately reflect exercise results within 72 hours of data entry.

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SAMPLE MSEL 2

Event Time T+ / or Method Description Desired Outcome Measure /

Actual Time NTA
-2 Hours Meeting CRTT Pre-
Brief (CST
01)
-30 Min Meeting Watch Team
Brief (CST
01)
Observation Safety Walk
Through
00 VERBAL & STARTEX
DATA STARTEX
CHANNELS STARTEX
1 +3 min Phone Call Supervisor Supervisor relays NTA …
receives call and communicates XM …
from … information to …
2 +5 min IRC Inject Analysis Analysis NTA …
receives info communicates XM …
from USS with operators …
Ship
3 +15 min IRC Inject RFI Analysis initiates NTA …
RFI process XM …
4 +18 min Paper Inject INTEL report Analysis performs NTA …
detailing … DB search to XM …
correlate

+60 min VERBAL & STARTEX

DATA STARTEX
CHANNELS STARTEX
+ 75 min Meeting Watch Team
Post Brief
(CST 01)
+ 120 min Meeting CRTT post-
Brief (CST
01)

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APPENDIX C
SAMPLE BACKGROUND BRIEF

**EXAMPLE (Each Command will tailor their own.)**

CANNOT USE REAL NAMES FOR COUNTRIES

(Describe geopolitical and tactical situations.)(This portion of the scenario must be disclosed to
the exercise audience.)

1. Situation. In response to a major earthquake in the southern hemisphere our unit has been
directed to provide _______ capabilities for US and Coalition Forces both afloat and ashore.
There is an immediate requirement for translators and linguists. Local power is unstable and
power that is available is 220V. There will be an anticipated influx of Non-Governmental
Organizations (NGO) who will be requesting _____ capabilities and support.

**EXAMPLE**

2. Physical Environment. Describe Operating Area (location, geography), weather conditions,

day/night, etc.

Mission: Your Unit has been mobilized for a real world mission in the southern hemisphere
___________ ISO Humanitarian Assistance or Disaster Response. You have been tasked to
provide _____________ capabilities and support for US and Coalition forces and NGO.

**EXAMPLE**

Guidance: Identify higher level authority documents that are germane to this mission.

Order of Battle: Identify Friendly and Neutral forces and non-combatants in the OPAREA.
Commercial air and surface craft and various merchant vessels are present throughout the
scenario.

**EXAMPLE**

Threat: Identify all possible threats. ________ assets present throughout the scenario include
various surface craft. There are confirmed reports of a non-friendly listening post in the
earthquake region.

**EXAMPLE**

Condition of Readiness: Threat Warning status, EMCON status.

Communications Plan: Internal, external, Problem Control.

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Equipment Status: Your unit has 72 hours to be fully operational in the port using your
equipment and associated capabilities. Your equipment and personnel will be airlifted by a C5
from xxx AFB.
**EXAMPLE**

Identify on hand equipment casualties/limitations, etc.

Current Situation: Describe the unit’s disposition and any ongoing actions at COMEX.

Special Instructions: This brief must be disclosed to the unit at least 24 Hours in advance to
allow them to develop a Contingency Support Plan and prepare any briefings for this scenario for
the unit at the beginning of this exercise.

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APPENDIX D
STANDING RULES OF PLAY

**Add or delete requirements as necessary**

1. Flexibility is the key word in conducting this exercise. Exercise Control, as well as the entire
CRTT, must be ready to continuously adapt to changing circumstances or conditions.

2. Participants are expected to make decisions and respond to exercise events as realistically as
possible. Participants are encouraged to initiate action and not simply react to events.

3. All exercise participants must:

a. Be fully prepared at the beginning of the exercise.

b. Be familiar with the exercise plan, in particular, the scenario, exercise assumptions, and
exercise artificialities.

c. Attend pre-exercise briefings or training sessions as required.

d. Be knowledgeable of plans, policies, procedures, and systems applicable to the position

assigned.

e. Be familiar with exercise participant rosters and watchbills.

f. Understand exercise communications systems and procedures.

g. Understand exercise-reporting requirements for the position assigned.

4. Throughout the exercise, all communications (voice, fax, or email) must begin and end with
the phrase: “EXERCISE, EXERCISE, EXERCISE.” All messages must be in exercise format.

5. All incoming and outgoing communications should be logged upon receipt or completion of
the required actions.

6. Participants are not to listen on the Exercise Control Circuit, if one is in use.

7. No equipment or capability re-configuration will be authorized unless specifically approved

by the CO.

8. Local procedures and laws will be obeyed during exercise play.

9. FINISH EXERCISE will be when Senior Observers determine that all objectives have been
satisfied.
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APPENDIX E
SAMPLE TEAM DEBRIEF AND CRITIQUE CHECKLIST

**EXAMPLE (Each Command will tailor their own.)**

Date/Time _______________________________

Drill/Evolution/Exercise_________________________

Individual/Team__________________________

Drill/Exercise/Evolution Evaluation:

1. Ability (Level of Knowledge of Individual/Watch Team/ Special Detail/etc.) to accomplish

drill/ exercise/evolution.

2. Actions:

a. Immediate:

b. Controlling:

3. Communications:

4. Operational Risk Management Considerations:

5. Deficiencies:

a. Material:

b. Documentation:

c. Procedures:

(1) Contrary to Standard Operating Procedures:

(2) Contrary to other documents:

d. Training Team Evaluation:

e. Objectives not demonstrated:

f. Recommendations:

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6. Overall Evaluation (Evaluator):

Note: Multiple exercises/evolutions accomplished by an individual or team may be summarized

on one critique form.

7. Review:

__________________ __________________ ________________________

CRTT EVALUATOR CRTT LEADER COMMANDING OFFICER

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APPENDIX F
SAMPLE LESSONS LEARNED FORM

Lessons Learned will be used to correct recurring problems and should also include any recent
safety mishaps. The CRTT Leader must review the Lessons Learned section of the Scenario
Package each time a scenario is conducted. The Lessons Learned files must be maintained in
hard copy form for 24 months.

Command: ____________ Event (Exercise or Operation): ________________

Unit: _______________ Event Dates: ________________________

1. DOTMLPF INDICATORS (Circle all those that apply)

Doctrine Organization Training Material

Leadership/Education Personnel Facility

2. SPECIFIC CAPABILITY AREA (Circle all those that apply)

CNA CNE CND EW MILDEC

OPSEC SIGINT PSYOP/MI IOPLAN INTEL

NET MGMT ENT SVCS INFO TPT IA METOC

3. JOINT CAPABILITY AREAS (Circle all those that apply)

Force Application Battlespace Awareness Force Application

Logistic Command and Control Net-Centric

Protection Building Partnership

Corporate Management and Support

4. OBSERVATIONS
________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
5. TOPIC OR ISSUE
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_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________

6. ANALYSIS and RECOMMENDATIONS

_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________

Submitter: ___________________Unit/Command: ____________________

Approval:____________________ Unit/Command:_____________________

Date Entered into JLLIS: _________________

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Note: Hard Copies of all submitted JLLIS entries will be maintained for a period of 2 years
EVENT DRILL GUIDE TITLE EVENT ID

(Brief title of event) (As listed in MSEL)

OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE: (List overview of objectives) (Example below)

Demonstrate proper restoration of circuits

EXPECTED DURATION: (Provide estimated timeframe of event)

30-45 minutes
TRAINING RESOURCES: (List internal and external training resources required for this event, including a list
of installed/imbedded or other training systems that can be used to conduct or support this event.)

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: (List general and drill specific safety precautions to be followed during the drill)
SAFETY IS YOUR PRIMARY CONCERN. YOU ARE ULTIMATELY RESPONSIBLE FOR UNSAFE
ACTIONS OF ANY WATCHSTANDERS UNDER YOUR COGNIZANCE. YOU WILL TAKE ACTION
TO PREVENT PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT FROM BEING PLACED IN A HAZARDOUS
SITUATION. CRTT MEMBERS MUST ANTICIPATE POSSIBLE UNSAFE ACTIONS AND POSITION
THEMSELVES TO PREVENT THEIR COMMISSION. EACH TRAINING TEAM MEMBER WILL
CONDUCT A SAFETY WALK-THRU OF THEIR ASSIGNED AREA. IF ANY UNSAFE CONDITION
EXISTS, THE DRILL WILL NOT BEGIN UNTIL PERSONNEL BEING TRAINED TO MAKE ANY
SIMULATIONS ON THEIR OWN.

SUSPENDING PLAY: IF AT ANY TIME THERE IS A TRAINING CASUALTY, WHERE THE

ACTIONS OF THE WATCHSTANDER ARE NOT LEADING TO THE DESIRED RESULTS, OR TO
STOP AN UNSAFE PRACTICE OR EVOLUTION, A CRTT MEMBER MAY ANNOUNCE A
“TRAINING TIME-OUT.” WHEN TRAINING TIME-OUT HAS BEEN COMMUNICATED, ALL
PERSONNEL WILL IMMEDIATELY SUSPEND PLAY, AND THE CRTT WILL ALLOW THE
WATCHSTANDER TO ATTEMPT TO CORRECT THE CASUALTY. IF THEY ARE UNABLE TO DO
SO IN A SAFE AND TIMELY MANNER, CRTT WILL STEP IN AND CORRECT THE CASUALTY.
THE EXERCISE WILL RECOMMENCE ONLY WITH THE PERMISSION OF THE COMMANDING
OFFICER OR CRTT LEADER.

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IN THE EVENT OF AN ACTUAL CASUALTY: ENSURE THE WORD “ACTUAL CASUALTY” IS

USED IN REPORTING THE CASUALTY. IF THE WATCHSTANDER IS EFFECTIVELY
CONTROLLING THE CASUALTY, EVALUATE; IF NOT THEN ASSIST HIM AS NEEDED.

ORM: “OVERALL ORM AS BRIEFED BY THE TRAINING TEAM LEADER, ADDITIONAL ORM FOR
THIS DRILL GUIDE ARE AS FOLLOWS:” OR “OVERALL ORM AS BRIEFED BY TRAINING TEAM
LEADER, NO ADDITIONAL ORM CONCERNS FOR THIS EVENT.”

OVERALL RAC = (assign appropriate RAC code)

Use of ORA prior to and during the exercise must be
emphasized. The following hazards exist and listed controls
will be implemented: (fill appropriate boxes).

HAZARD PROBABILITY/SEVERITY CONTROL RAC

Overall RAC for this event is:

Critical Serious Moderate Minor Negligible

DETAILED PROCEDURES:

a. Method Of Imposition: (In detail list procedures for imposition – be very specific) (Example below)

At 1225 loss of messaging for three LANT afloat units is reported to the JFTOC Watch Officer.
At 1245, additional units are now reporting loss of incoming messages.
At 1305, Numbered Fleet Commander reports non receipt of message traffic for the past 3 hours.
NCTAMS messaging personnel report servers are in a hung state and several reboots have not resolved issue.

b. Event will end when:

NCTAMS personnel implement transfer of messaging services to another activity.
Messaging servers are restored.

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c. Possible Problems: (Provide a brief description of the possible problems) (Examples listed below)
Exercise audience not acting IAW established Messaging SOP
Backlog is causing messaging delivery delay
8. SOP(s)/CHECKLISTS USED FOR THIS EVENT: (Provide a list of all applicable SOPs/checklists used
during this event)(Attach copies of all applicable checklists)(Examples listed below)
NCTAMS-SOP-MESS-001 – Message Server reboot procedure
NCTAMS-SOP-MESS-008 – Transfer of Message services
All NMET/NTA must be completed for the Capability to be graded satisfactory. All Terminal Objectives (TO)
must be completed for the NMET/NTA to be complete. Satisfactory completion of a TO is achieved by
completing all Enabling Objectives associated with the Terminal Objective. Satisfactory Completion of the
EO is achieved by completing 80 percent of the Measures of Performance (MOPs) and all Critical MOPs.
SPECIAL NOTES: (List anything not covered elsewhere for this training.)

______________________ _____________________
SIGN / DATE (Submitted) SIGN / DATE (Reviewed)
CRTT Team Member CRTT Leader

______________________
SIGN / DATE (Approval)
Commanding Officer

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APPENDIX G
SAMPLE ULTRA-C/S MESSAGE REPORT

FM COMNAVIFOR SUFFOLK VA
TO ASSESSED ACTIVITY
INFO USCOMTENTHFLT
COMUSFLTFORCOM NORFOLK VA
COMPACFLT PEARL HARBOR HI
ONI WASHINGTON DC
COMNAVMETOCCOM STENNIS SPACE CENTER MS
[ASSESSED ACTIVITY]
[OTHER INFO ADDEES AS REQUIRED]
[CLASSIFY AS REQUIRED]
MSGID/GENADMIN/COMNAVIDFOR N00/-//
SUBJECT/[ACTIVITY NAME] ULTRA-[C/S] REPORT//
REF/A/DOC/COMNAVIFORTRAMAN 3502.1A/FEB2017//
AMPN/REF IS INFORMATION FORCES TRAINING AND READINESS MANUAL.//
POC/NAME/CODE/TEL: /EMAIL: //
RMKS/1. [ACTIVITY NAME] UNIT LEVEL TRAINING READINESS ASSESSMENT
CERTIFICATION/SUSTAINMENT (ULTRA-[C/S]) WAS CONDUCTED XX-XX MMM
YYYY.
2. THE FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY OF TRAINING FIGURE OF MERIT (TFOM)
PROFICIENCY LEVEL BY CAPABILITY AREA:
A. OVERALL ACTIVITY’S TFOM AT THE COMPLETION OF ULTRA-[C/S]: [RED,
YELLOW, GREEN]
B. OBSERVED CAPABILTY AREA PROFICIENCY TFOM:
CAPABILITY AREA GREEN YELLOW RED
[LIST SCORE SCORE SCORE]
3. CONTINUOUS CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (CCR) WERE [MET/NOT MET] AT
ULTRA-[C/S]. [LIST/COMMENT ON ALL CCR NOT MET AND PROVIDE ESTIMATED
DATE OF COMPLETION] CRITICAL SCHOOLS/NEC – XX %, ESSENTIAL
SCHOOLS/NAVY ENLISTED CLASSIFICATION (NEC) – XX %
4. PERSONNEL: [NOTE PERSONNEL ISSUES IDENTIFIED DURING ULTRA-C/S THAT
AFFECTED THE UNIT TRAINING READINESS AND CERTIFICATION. IDENTIFY ANY
UNRESOLVED PERSONNEL ISSUES WHICH MAY AFFECT MISSION READINESS.
ADDRESS ANY MISSION AREA THAT ARE DEGRADED DUE TO PERSONNEL
SHORTFALLS AND IDENTIFY ANY ACTIONS REQUIRED TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE.]
5. EQUIPMENT: [DISCUSS ANY MATERIAL/EQUIPMENT DEFICIENCIES THAT
AFFECTED THE UNIT TRAINING READINESS AND CERTIFICATION. ADDRESS
OUTSTANDING EQUIPMENT REPAIRS, CONDITION, OR SCHEDULED
REPLACEMENTS WHICH MAY AFFECT MISSION READINESS]
6. SUPPLY: [IDENTIFY SPECIFIC SUPPLY/MATERIAL SHORT-FALLS WHICH
AFFECTED THE UNIT TRAINING READINESS OR MAY AFFECT MISSION
READINESS]
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7. TRAINING: [SUMMARIZED THE UNIT’S ULTRA-C/S IDENTIFYING SPECIFIC

CAPABILITY AREAS OF CONCERN AND ANY DEFICIENCIES (E.G., TIME, SCENARIO,
TTP) IN THE REGIMENT WHICH AFFECT THE ABILITY TO TRAINING. ADDRESS
TRAINING ISSUES WHICH MAY AFFECT MISSION READINESS]
8. INFORMATION FORCES RECOMMENDS [ACTIVITY NAME] FOR CERTIFICATION
IN THE FOLLOWING CAPABILITY AREAS:
[LIST CERTIFIED CAPABILITY AREAS]
BT

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APPENDIX H
INFORMATION TRANSPORT (INFTSP) CERTIFICATION CRITERIA

1. Information Transport (INFTSP) CCRs. An activity must satisfy the following CCRs at all
times.

CCR Proficiency Objective Periodicity Event/ Subevent/

Measurement

1 Command Requires CRTT to RTAAG Assess: CST-01

Readiness demonstrate ability ULTRA-C/S
Training Team to plan, brief,
Proficiency execute, assess, and
debrief. Command
will evaluate CRTT,
validate existing
strengths/
weaknesses in
training team
organization, and
validate activity’s
ability to self-assess.
2 Information Exercise audience Self-Assess: DODIN UXP-01
Transport demonstrate Per NTIMS
proficiency to
restore Telephone RTAAG Assess:
Services (POTS, ULTRA-C/S
SHOUT, DSN, and
PBX).
3 BMD COMMS Exercise audience Self-Assess: DODIN UXP-06
demonstrate Per NTIMS
proficiency in
establishing and RTAAG Assess:
maintaining NOVA ULTRA-C/S
operations.

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CCR Personnel Methodology/ Periodicity Event/ Subevent/

Criteria Measurement

1 Become CRTT CRTT members Self-Assess: CRTT PQS / JQR

PQS qualified must be qualified for Monthly
the position they are
evaluating. CRTT RTAAG Validate:
must be designated ULTRA-C/S
in writing by the
current CO within
90 days of assuming
command
2 CRTT LOK Designated CRTT Self-Assess: CRTT LOK Exam
Exam will pass LOK Per TRAMAN
>80% week prior to
ULTRA RTAAG Validate:
ULTRA-C/S

CCR Management Methodology/ Periodicity Event/ Subevent/

Criteria Measurement
1 Self-Assessment CRTT will develop Self-Assess:
check sheets and maintain Self- semi-annually
Assessment check
sheets RTAAG Validate:
ULTRA-C/S
2 Watch Team Develop and Self-Assess:
Replacement maintain watch Semi-annually
Plan (WTRP) replacement plan.
The WTRP will RTAAG Validate:
project out a ULTRA-C/S
minimum four
quarters

Information Transport CCR Summary ULTRA-C ULTRA-S

PROF 1. Training Team Proficiency Demonstrate Demonstrate
PROF 2. DODIN UXP-01 Demonstrate Demonstrate
PROF 3. DODIN UXP-06 Demonstrate Demonstrate
PERS 1. CRTT PQS / JQR Qualification Validate Validate
PERS 2. CRTT Team LOK Demonstrate Demonstrate
MGMT 1. Self-Assessment Check sheets Validate Validate
MGMT 2. CRTT Replacement Plan Validate Validate

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APPENDIX I
NETWORK MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATION CRITERIA

1. Network Management (NETMGT) CCRs. An activity must satisfy the following CCRs at all
times.

a. Sites that support BMD/MOC-in-the-Middle Network Management (NETMGT) CCR, is

Located in Appendix Z to Chapter 7.

CCR Proficiency Objective Periodicity Event/ Subevent/

Measurement
1 Command Requires CRTT to RTAAG Assess: CST-01
Readiness demonstrate ability ULTRA-C/S
Training Team to plan, brief,
Proficiency execute, assess, and
debrief. Command
will evaluate CRTT,
validate strengths/
weaknesses in team
organization, and
validate activity’s
ability to self-assess
2 Network Exercise audience Self-Assess: DODIN UXP-02
Management demonstrate Per NTIMS
proficiency in
establishing and RTAAG Assess:
managing network ULTRA-C/S
operations
3 Basic NET Exercise audience Self-Assess: DODIN UXP-04
MGMT demonstrate Per NTIMS
proficiency in
establishing and RTAAG Assess:
managing network ULTRA-C/S
operations

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CCR Personnel Methodology/ Periodicity Event/ Subevent/

Criteria Measurement
1 Become CRTT CRTT members Self-Assess: CRTT PQS / JQR
PQS qualified must be qualified for Monthly
the position they are
evaluating and be RTAAG Validate:
designated in writing ULTRA-C/S
by the current CO
within 90 days of
assuming command.
2 CRTT LOK Designated CRTT Self-Assess:
will pass LOK Per TRAMAN
>80% 1 week prior
to ULTRA RTAAG Validate:
ULTRA C/S

CCR Management Methodology/ Periodicity Event/ Subevent/

Criteria Measurement
1 Self-Assessment CRTT will develop RTAAG Validate:
check sheets and maintain Self- ULTRA-C/S
Assessment check
sheets
2 Watch Team Develop and RTAAG Validate:
Replacement maintain watch ULTRA-C/S
Plan (WTRP) replacement plan.
The WTRP will
project out a
minimum four
quarters

Network Management CCR Summary ULTRA-C ULTRA-S

PROF 1. Training Team Proficiency Demonstrate Demonstrate
PROF 2. DODIN UXP-02 Demonstrate Demonstrate
PROF 3. DODIN UXP-03 Demonstrate Demonstrate
PERS 1. CRTT PQS / JQR Qualification Validate Validate
PERS 2. CRTT LOK Exam Validate Validate
MGMT 1. Self-Assessment Check sheets Validate Validate
MGMT 2. CRTT Replacement Plan Validate Validate

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APPENDIX J
ENTERPRISE SERVICES (ENTSVS) CERTIFICATION CRITERIA

1. Enterprise Services CCRS. An assigned activity must satisfy the following CCRS at all time.

CCR Proficiency Objective Periodicity Event/ Subevent/

Measurement
1 Command Requires CRTT to RTAAG Assess: CST-01
Readiness demonstrate ability ULTRA-C/S
Training Team to plan, brief,
Proficiency execute, evaluate,
and debrief.
Command will
assess CRTT,
validate existing
strengths/
weaknesses in
CRTT organization,
and validate
activity’s ability to
self-assess.
2 Enterprise Exercise audience Self-Assess: Per DODIN UXP-05
Services demonstrate NTIMS
proficiency in
establishing and RTAAG Assess:
maintaining ULTRA-C/S
Enterprise Services

CCR Personnel Methodology/ Periodicity Event/ Subevent/

Criteria Measurement
1 Become CRTT CRTT members Self-Assess: CRTT PQS / JQR
PQS qualified must be qualified for Monthly
the position they are
evaluating and RTAAG Validate:
designated in writing ULTRA-C/S
by the current CO
within 90 days of
assuming command.

2 CRTT LOK Designated CRTT Self-Assess:

will pass LOK Per TRAMAN
>80% 1 week prior
to ULTRA RTAAG Validate:
ULTRA C/S
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CCR Management Methodology/ Periodicity Event/ Subevent/

CCR Criteria Measurement
1 Self-Assessment CRTT will develop RTAAG Validate:
check sheets and maintain Self- ULTRA-C/S
Assessment check
sheets
2 Watch Team Develop and RTAAG Validate:
Replacement maintain watch ULTRA-C/S
Plan (WTRP) replacement plan.
The WTRP will
project out a
minimum 4 quarters

Enterprise Services CCR Summary ULTRA-C ULTRA-S

PROF 1. Training Team Proficiency Demonstrate Demonstrate
PROF 2. DODIN UXP-05 Demonstrate Demonstrate
PERS 1. CRTT PQS / JQR Qualification Validate Validate
PERS 2. CRTT Level of Knowledge (LOK) Demonstrate Demonstrate
MGMT 1. Self-Assessment Check sheets Validate Validate
MGMT 2. CRTT Replacement Plan Validate Validate

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APPENDIX K
INFORMATION ASSURANCE (IA) CERTIFICATION CRITERIA

1. Information Assurance (IA) CCRs. An assigned activity must satisfy the following CCRS at
all times.

CCR Proficiency Objective Periodicity Event/ Subevent/

Measurement
1 Command Requires CRTT to RTAAG Assess: CST-01
Readiness demonstrate ability to ULTRA-C/S
Training Team plan, brief, execute,
Proficiency evaluate, and debrief.
Command will assess
CRTT, validate existing
strengths/weaknesses in
CRTT organization, and
validate activity’s ability
to self-assess.
2 Perform Exercise audience Self-Assess: UXP-03
Information demonstrate proficiency Per NTIMS
Assurance in monitoring NIPRNET/
SIPRNET (IP Services) RTAAG Assess:
ULTRA-C/S

CCR Personnel Methodology/ Periodicity Event/ Subevent/

Criteria Measurement
1 Become CRTT CRTT members Self-Assess: CRTT PQS/JQR
PQS qualified must be qualified for Monthly
the position they are
evaluating and RTAAG Validate:
designated in writing ULTRA-C/S
by the current CO
within 90 days of
assuming command.

2 CRTT LOK Designated CRTT Self-Assess:

will pass LOK Per TRAMAN
>80% week prior to
ULTRA RTAAG Validate:
ULTRA C/S

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CCR Management Methodology/ Periodicity Event/ Subevent/

Criteria Measurement
1 Self-Assessment CRTT will develop RTAAG Validate:
check sheets and maintain Self- ULTRA-C/S
Assessment check
sheets
2 Watch Team Develop and RTAAG Validate:
Replacement maintain watch ULTRA-C/S
Plan (WTRP) replacement plan.
The WTRP will
project out a
minimum four
quarters

Information Assurance CCR Summary ULTRA-C ULTRA-S

PROF 1. Training Team Proficiency Demonstrate Demonstrate
PROF 2. DODIN UXP-03 Demonstrate Demonstrate
PERS 1. CRTT PQS / JQR Qualification Validate Validate
PERS 2. CRTT Level of Knowledge (LOK) Demonstrate Demonstrate
MGMT 1. Self-Assessment Check sheets Validate Validate
MGMT 2. CRTT Replacement Plan Validate Validate

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APPENDIX L
NAVY NUCLEAR COMMAND, CONTROL, AND COMMUNICATIONS (NC3)
CERTIFICATION CRITERIA, NUCLEAR DETERRENT OPERATIONS (NDO)

1. Navy NC3 CCR. An activity must satisfy the following CCRs at all times.

CCR Proficiency Objective Periodicity Event/ Subevent/

Measurement
1 Command Requires CRTT to RTAAG Assess: CST-01
Readiness demonstrate ability to ULTRA-C/S
Training Team plan, brief, execute,
Proficiency evaluate, and debrief.
Command will assess
CRTT, validate
existing strengths/
weaknesses in training
team organization, and
validate activity’s
ability to self-assess.
2 NOVA Exercise audience Self-Assess: Per UXP-07
Operations demonstrate NTIMS
EAM Circuit proficiency in
Alt-Routing establishing and RTAAG Assess:
maintaining NOVA ULTRA-C/S
operations, proficiency
in routing EAMs

CCR Personnel Methodology/ Periodicity Event/ Subevent/

Criteria Measurement
1 Become CRTT CRTT members Self-Assess: CRTT PQS / JQR
PQS qualified must be qualified for Monthly
the position they are
evaluating and RTAAG Validate:
designated in writing ULTRA-C/S
by the current CO
within 90 days of
assuming command.
2 CRTT LOK Designated CRTT Self-Assess: CRTT LOK Exam
will pass LOK Per TRAMAN
>80% week prior to
ULTRA RTAAG Validate:
ULTRA C/S

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Navy NC3 CCR Summary ULTRA-C ULTRA-S

PROF 1. CRTT Proficiency Demonstrate Demonstrate
PROF 2. NC3 Operations Demonstrate Demonstrate
PERS 1. CRTT PQS/JQR Qualification Validate Validate
PERS 2. CRTT Level of Knowledge Demonstrate Demonstrate

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APPENDIX M
FLEET INTELLIGENCE DETACHMENT CERTIFICATION CRITERIA

1. Intelligence (FID) CCRs. An activity must satisfy the following CCRs at all times.

CCR Proficiency Objective Periodicity Event/ Subevent/

Measurement
1 Command Readiness Requires Detachment RTAAG Assess: CST-01
Training Team OIC to evaluate teams, TYCOM will
Proficiency validate existing administer an
strengths and admin process
weaknesses team review of
organization, and command’s results
validate activity’s ability and
to self-assess. recommendations.

2 Support to Tactical Exercise Intelligence Self-Assess: INT-01

Strike Center support to gather Per NTIMS
data, information, and
previously produced RTAAG Assess:
intelligence from all TBD
sources to satisfy the
identified requirements
for tactical strike
planning.
3 Prepare Brief Exercise FID Teams Self-Assess: INT-02
support to gather data Per NTIMS
and information
utilizing an all-source RTAAG Assess:
approach to satisfy the TBD
identified briefing
requirements.
4 Target Folder Demonstrate proficiency Self-Assess: INT-03
Production – in providing target Per NTIMS
Deliberate folders in support of
deliberate planning. RTAAG Assess:
TBD .
5 Target Folder Demonstrate proficiency Self-Assess: INT-04
Production – Time- in providing target Per NTIMS
Sensitive folders in support of
time-sensitive planning. RTAAG Assess:
TBD

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CCR Proficiency Objective Periodicity Event/ Subevent/

Measurement
6 ATA Chip Accurately produce Self-Assess: INT-05
ATA chipped products Per NTIMS
for target material
production. RTAAG Assess:
TBD

7 Intelligence Support Demonstrate proficiency Self-Assess: INT-06

to Targeting - Afloat in providing targeting Per NTIMS
materials and support to
targeting process to RTAAG Assess:
include: Deliberate TBD
Planning and Time
Sensitive Targeting.
8 Imagery Exercise intelligence Self-Assess: INT-08
Interpretation imagery interpretation Per NTIMS
skills.
RTAAG Assess:
TBD

9 Imagery Collection Exercise NTM, tactical Self-Assess: INT-09

and Retrieval and organic imagery Per NTIMS
collection and retrieval
processes. RTAAG Assess:
TBD

10 Imagery Systems Demonstrate Self-Assess: INT-10

Architecture and comprehensive Per NTIMS
Troubleshooting understanding of NTM,
theater and organic RTAAG Assess:
systems architecture and TBD
basic troubleshooting
procedures.

11 Imagery Exercise NTM, tactical Self-Assess: INT-11

Dissemination and and organic imagery Per NTIMS
Reporting dissemination and
reporting procedures. RTAAG Assess:
TBD

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CCR Proficiency Objective Periodicity Event/ Subevent/

Measurement
12 Imagery Support to Demonstrate proficiency Self-Assess: INT-12
Indications and in providing early Per NTIMS
Warning (I&W) warning of impending
hostile action in order to RTAAG Assess:
prevent surprise and TBD
reduce risk from enemy
actions.
13 Imagery Support to Demonstrate proficiency Self-Assess: INT-13
Intelligence in determining and Per NTIMS
Preparation of the analyzing the likely
Joint Intelligence physical area of RTAAG Assess:
Preparation of the operations and targets TBD
Operating and facilities of interest.
Environment
(JIPOE)
14 Imagery Support to Exercise imagery Self-Assess: INT-14
Anti-Terrorism/ support to Force Per NTIMS
Force Protection Protection planning.
(AT/FP) RTAAG Assess:
TBD

15 Imagery Support to Demonstrate proficiency Self-Assess: INT-15

Expeditionary in evaluate imagery Per NTIMS
Operations support to expeditionary
operations to include RTAAG Assess:
Humanitarian TBD
Assistance/ Disaster
Relief (HA/DR) and
Non-Combatant
Evacuation Operations
(NEO).
16 Imagery Support to Demonstrate proficiency Self-Assess: INT-16
Targeting in using NTM, theater, Per NTIMS
and organic imagery to
support the targeting RTAAG Assess:
process. TBD

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CCR Proficiency Objective Periodicity Event/ Subevent/

Measurement
17 Intelligence Support Demonstrate proficiency Self-Assess: INT-17
to Combat in providing intelligence Per NTIMS
Assessment support to the combat
assessment process to RTAAG Assess:
include: Battle Damage TBD
Assessment (BDA),
Munitions Effects
Assessment (MEA), and
Re-attack
Recommendation (RR).
18 Imagery Collection, Exercise NTM, tactical, Self-Assess: INT-18
Retrieval and and organic imagery Per NTIMS
Interpretation collection, retrieval
process and RTAAG Assess:
interpretation skills. TBD

19 Imagery Support Evaluate imagery Self-Assess: INT-19

Afloat Force support to Force Per NTIMS
Protection / NEO Protection ashore to
Focused Expeditionary with a RTAAG Assess:
focus toward HA/DR. TBD

20 Afloat Imagery Demonstrate proficiency Self-Assess: INT-20

Support to Targeting in using NTM, theater, Per NTIMS
and organic imagery to
support the targeting RTAAG Assess:
cycle. TBD

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CCR Personnel Methodology/ Periodicity Event/ Subevent/

Criteria Measurement
1 Become CRTT 1. CRTT members Self-Assess: CRTT PQS / JQR
PQS qualified must be qualified for Monthly
the position they are
observing with RTAAG Validate:
sufficient members TBD
to observe all
applicable watch
functions. CRTT
must be designated
in writing by the
current OIC within
90 days of assuming
command.

CCR Management Methodology/ Periodicity Event/ Subevent/

Criteria Measurement
1 Self-Assessment CRTT will develop Self-Assess:
check sheets and maintain Self- semi-annually
Assessment check
sheets RTAAG Validate:
TBD

2 FID Team OFRP Develop and IDFOR Assess:

Tracker / Plan maintain CSG / Monthly
ARG quarterly
tracking schedule RTAAG Validate:
that identifies FID TBD
Team personnel,
NWTP Long Range
Plan, ITT3, Group
Sail, C2X, JTFX,
and deployment and
return dates for each
team.

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INTEL CCR Summary ULTRA-C ULTRA-S

PROF 1. Training Team Proficiency Demonstrate Demonstrate
PROF 2. Support to Tactical Strike Demonstrate Demonstrate
PROF 3. Prepare Brief Demonstrate Demonstrate
PROF 4. Target Folder Production – Deliberate Demonstrate Demonstrate
PROF 5. Target Folder Production – Time Sensitive Demonstrate Demonstrate
PROF 6. ATA Chip Demonstrate Demonstrate
PROF 7. Intelligence Support to Targeting – Afloat Demonstrate Demonstrate
PROF 8. Imagery Interpretation Demonstrate Demonstrate
PROF 9. Imagery Collection Retrieval Demonstrate Demonstrate
PROF 10. Imagery Systems Architecture and Demonstrate Demonstrate
Troubleshooting
PROF 11. Imagery Dissemination and Reporting Demonstrate Demonstrate
PROF 12. Imagery Support to Indications & Warning Demonstrate Demonstrate
(I&W)
PROF 13. Imagery Support Joint Intelligence Preparation of Demonstrate Demonstrate
the Operational Environment (JIPOE)
PROF 14. Imagery Support to Anti-Terrorism/Force Demonstrate Demonstrate
Protection (AT/FP)
PROF 15. Imagery Support to Expeditionary Operations Demonstrate Demonstrate
PROF 16. Imagery Support to Targeting Demonstrate Demonstrate
PROF 17. Imagery Support to Combat Assessment Demonstrate Demonstrate
PROF 18. Imagery Collection, Retrieval and Interpretation Demonstrate Demonstrate
PROF 19. Imagery Support Afloat Force Protection/NEO Demonstrate Demonstrate
Focused
PROF 20: Afloat Imagery Support to Targeting Demonstrate Demonstrate
MGMT 1. FID Team OFRP Tracker / Plan Validate Validate

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APPENDIX N
SIGNALS INTELLIGENCE (SIGINT) CERTIFICATION CRITERIA (SHORE)

1. Signals Intelligence (SIGINT)/ (Shore) Continuous Certification Requirements (CCR).

Additional sensitive mission sets may be addressed in a command’s NWTP. An activity must
satisfy the following CCRs at all times.

CCR Proficiency Objective Periodicity Event/

Subevent/
Measurement
1 Command Requires CRTT to demonstrate Self-Assess: CST-01
Readiness ability to plan, brief, execute, Per TRAMAN
Training Team evaluate, and debrief.
Proficiency Command will assess CRTT, RTAAG Assess:
validate existing strengths and ULTRA-C/S
weaknesses in CRTT
organization, and validate
activity’s ability to self-assess.
2 Reachback Unit will demonstrate Self-Assess: SIGINT
Support proficiency in collecting data, Per NWTP Reachback
processing and exploiting Support
information, conducting RTAAG Assess:
analysis and disseminating ULTRA-C/S
intelligence per appropriate
doctrine and Fleet guidance
3 Technical Unit will demonstrate Self-Assess: SIGINT
Signals proficiency in timely analysis, Per NWTP Technical
Analysis ISO feedback and reporting on Signals Analysis
SDF/SCF maritime signals and technical RTAAG Assess: ISO SDF/SCF
Development expertise, development / ULTRA-C/S Development.
deployment of signal
descriptor files.
4 Technical Unit will demonstrate Self-Assess: SIGINT
Signal proficiency in timely signal Per NWTP Technical
Analysis analysis, feedback and Signals
reporting on maritime signals. RTAAG Assess: Analysis
ULTRA-C/S
5 Analysis and Unit will demonstrate Self-Assess: SIGINT
Reporting proficiency in processing and Per NWTP Analysis and
exploiting information, Reporting
conducting analysis and RTAAG Assess:
reporting intelligence per ULTRA-C/S
appropriate doctrine and / or
Fleet guidance.

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CCR Proficiency Objective Periodicity Event/

Subevent/
Measurement
6 Provide Unit will demonstrate ability to Self-Assess: SIGINT
Collection perform collection planning, Per NWTP Collection
Planning, evaluate resources, leverage Planning,
Coordination and integrate national and RTAAG Assess: Coordination and
and tactical capabilities ULTRA-C/S Information
Information Requirements
Requirements Management
Management
7 Information Unit will demonstrate Self-Assess: SIGINT
Warfare proficiency in collecting data, Per NWTP Information
Support to processing and exploiting Warfare Support
Maritime, Joint information, conducting RTAAG Assess: to Maritime,
and Coalition analysis and disseminating ULTRA-C/S Joint and
Forces intelligence per appropriate Coalition Forces
doctrine and / or Fleet
guidance

CCR Personnel Methodology/ Periodicity Event/ Subevent/

Criteria Measurement
1 Become CRTT 1. CRTT members Self-Assess: CRTT PQS / JQR
PQS qualified must be qualified for Monthly
the position they are
evaluating and RTAAG Validate:
designated in writing ULTRA-C/S
by the current CO
within 90 days of
assuming command.
2 CRTT LOK Designated CRTT Self-Assess:
will pass LOK ULTRA
>80% week prior to
ULTRA RTAAG Validate:
ULTRA C/S

CCR Management Methodology/ Periodicity Event/ Subevent/

Criteria Measurement
1 CRTT Develop and Self-Assess:
Replacement maintain CRTT semi-annually
Plan replacement plan,
project out minimum RTAAG Validate:
of four quarters ULTRA-C/S
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SIGINT / Cryptology CCR Summary ULTRA-C ULTRA-S

PROF 1. Training Team Proficiency Demonstrate Demonstrate
PROF 2. Reachback Support Ops Demonstrate Demonstrate
PROF 3. Signals Analysis and SDF Development Demonstrate Demonstrate
PROF 4. Technical Signals Analysis Demonstrate Demonstrate
PROF 5. Analysis and Reporting Demonstrate Demonstrate
PROF 6. Collection Planning, Coordination and Information Demonstrate Demonstrate
Requirements Management
PROF 7. Information Warfare Support to Maritime, Joint and Demonstrate Demonstrate
Coalition Forces
PERS 1. CRTT PQS / JQR Qualification Validate Validate
PERS 2. CRTT LOK Demonstrate Demonstrate
MGMT 1. CRTT Replacement Plan Validate Validate

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APPENDIX O
AIRBORNE SIGNALS INTELLIGENCE (SIGINT) QUALIFICATION CRITERIA

Ref: (a) OPNAVINST 3710.7

(b) NAVAIR 01-75EPS-1.1 (NATOPS MANUAL)
(c) COMPATRECONWINGTEN INST 3500.3C
(d) COMNAVAIRFORINSTR 3502.3C
(e) NTTP 3.22-1 EP-3E TACMAN
(f) MILPERSMAN 1210-250 (Special Evaluator/Non-Aeronautically Designated
Officers Assigned Duty Involving Flying)
(g) MILPERSMAN 1210-260 (Naval Aviation Observer)
(h) MILPERSMAN 1220-020 (Naval Aviation Warfare Specialist)
(i) NAVEDTRA 52001 (EP-3E Mission Systems Operator PQS)
(j) NAVEDTRA 52002 (EP-3E Special Evaluator PQS)

1. SIGINT Aircrew Training/Air Combat Training Continuum/Command Readiness Training

Team Program. This Appendix outlines the minimum qualification requirements for personnel
assigned in a Duty Involving Flying Crewman (DIFCREW), Duty Involving Flying Technical
(DIFTECH) or Duty Involving Flying Temporary Status (DIFTEMS). Personnel assigned in a
DIFCREW, DIFTECH, or DIFTEMS status and personnel assigned to lead aircrew programs
will be familiar with applicable training requirements outlined in references (a) through (j) and
this appendix. The SIGINT Aircrew training program places special emphasis on operational
proficiency, technical knowledge and application of the EP-3E in a tactical environment and
adheres to methodologies found in reference (e).

a. The SIGINT Aircrew training program is designed to define operational standards

necessary for SIGINT aircrews to effectively operate in a dynamic tactical environment. The
IFTRM is recognized as the training, readiness and evaluation tool for aircrew. Though some
aspects of Naval Air Training Operating Procedures Standardization (NATOPS), including Crew
Resource Management (CRM) and Emergency Reporting are factors within the SIGINT Aircrew
Training program, SIGINT Aircrew Training is an independent training and evaluation program
separate from NATOPS. Training within the NATOPS program does not encompass all aspects
of SIGINT Aircrew training requirements.

b. It is imperative that SIGINT aircrews, trained at the unit level, are evaluated in the most
realistic training environments available. This allows aircrews to demonstrate mission execution
and performance commensurate with their assigned geographic Areas of Responsibility (AORs).
Parallel to real-world operations, aircrew training should be conducted at a TOP SECRET/SCI
classification level with potential thresholds of TOP SECRET/SAP/STO/ECI as applicable.

c. The Navy Information Operations Command Whidbey Island (NIOCWI) Weapons and
Tactics Unit (WTU) maintains oversight of the SIGINT Aircrew Training program and is
responsible to annually evaluate the proficiency, mission continuity and tactical effectiveness of
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d. The SIGINT aircrew training program categorizes SIGINT Aircrewmen based on levels
of qualification and proficiency of individual achievement. A SIGINT Aircrewman's
certification level relies on milestones of his/her flying tour and career. Aircrewmen must be
designated in writing by their CO in compliance with Commander, Naval Air Forces (CNAF)
and Air Combat Training Continuum (ACTC) standards using applicable qualification levels 100
through 500 as defined below:

(1) The ACTC Level 100 (Entry Level Competency and Experience) describes a SIGINT
Aircrewman that has completed the P-3/EP-3E Aft Observer NATOPS training program. Final
Aft Observer qualification is completed at the Command or Squadron level via prerequisite CNO
approved pipeline courses.

(2) The ACTC Level 200 (Apprentice Level) describes a SIGINT Aircrewmen that has
completed requirements found in reference (i), Personal Qualification Standards (PQS)-EP-3E
Mission Systems Operator or reference (j), PQS-EP-3E Mission Systems Special Evaluator and
Command-levied requirements for qualification as a SPECEVAL, SPECOP, or SPECSIGS.

(3) The ACTC Level 300 (Journeyman Level) describes a SIGINT Aircrewman that has
completed requirements for designation as a Naval Aircrew Warfare Specialist per reference (h),
or Naval Aviation Observer (NAO) per reference (g) as applicable, Command-levied
requirements, positional NATOPS evaluation and Complete 300 flight hours per their position.
Waivers for the flight hours will be reviewed by NIOCWI WTU on a Case-by Case basis.

(4) The ACTC Level 400 (Master Level) describes a SIGINT Aircrewman that must
complete all requirements for ACTC levels 100-300 and successfully demonstrate tactical
expertise and mission systems employment during an airborne ARP/ORE event. Upon
completion of an ARP/ORE event, nominated ACTC Level 400 candidates will be recommended
by Whidbey Island Level 500 Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) to receive an ACTC Level
400 designation from their Commanding Officer. An ACTC Level 400 designation is considered
an instructor designation and will be referred to as I-SPECEVAL, I-SPECOP, and I-SPECSIGS.
ACTC Level 400’s are responsible for developing and maintaining local training programs for
all C10F aircrew at their respective Commands and pertinent AORs. They are expected to
maintain and disseminate the highest degree of target knowledge and technical acumen among
their Command's assigned aircrewmen and ensure that their Command's aircrews are trained in
and adhere to tactics in the EP-3E TACMAN. ACTC Level 400 Aircrewmen also liaise with the
NIOCWI WTU to assist in developing relevant global and theater Tactics, Techniques and
Procedures (TTPs) and must complete one ARP/ORE annually to maintain their ACTC Level
400 designation.

(5) ACTC Level 500 (Tactics Instructor Level) describes SIGINT Aircrewmen that must
complete one previous flying tour aboard the EP-3E and are assigned to a NIOCWI WTU billet
involving flying duty. Additionally, upon approved NIOCWI WTU nomination, SIGINT
Aircrewmen must complete the EP-3E WTI Course at the Naval Strike and Warfare Center
(NSAWC) Fallon, NV and the Commander Patrol Reconnaissance Wing-TEN (CPRW-10) WTI
course at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. ACTC Level 500 candidates are designated by
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attending the Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Weapons School and designated in writing by
NIOCWI CO. Only ACTC Level 500 designated aircrew will evaluate FCC/C10F aircrews
during SIGINT Aircrew Evaluation events Commands responsible for augmenting EP-3E Fleet
Air Reconnaissance missions must ensure that aircrew are sufficiently trained to adhere to the
standards of the IFTRM and references (e), (i) and (j). NIOC Commanders of FCC/C10F
aircrew programs are required to maintain a core team of SIGINT Aircrewmen designated as
members of the Command Readiness Team (CRT).

e. CRTs should include SIGINT Aircrewmen consisting of at least one Special Evaluator
(SPECEVAL), one Special Operator (SPECOP), and one Special Signals Operator (SPECSIGS),
if applicable. The Command's core SIGINT aircrew CRTT team will develop a training program
that ensures competence, relevance and mission effectiveness among the Command's assigned
Aircrewmen. NIOC Commanders will designate in writing one member of their SIGINT aircrew
CRT as the 'Command SIGINT Aircrew Program Manager' who will be responsible to maintain
oversight of the Command's SIGINT aircrew training program.

f. SIGINT Aircrew training programs must be evaluated for NAVIFOR certification

through an annual SIGINT Aircrew Evaluation. On behalf of NAVIFOR, NIOCWI's WTU will
conduct an administrative review of SIGINT aircrew training programs in addition to evaluating
airborne SIGINT Aircrew Evaluation events at forward airfields that stage active operational EP-
3E missions under the NIOC Command's purview. Permissive flexibility of completing annual
SIGINT Aircrew Evaluation events after expiration may be approved by NAVIFOR after a
review of extenuating circumstances (Contingency Operations, mission aircraft availability, etc.).
NAVIFOR has the authority to approve waivers of SIGINT Aircrew Evaluation annual
requirements.

g. NIOC Commanding Officers are strongly encouraged to facilitate aircrew participation in

Fleet and Joint Military Exercises (Red Flag, Joint Task Force Exercise (JTFX), VALIANT
SHIELD, etc.) involving EP-3E operations. Exercise events provide opportunities for SIGINT
aircrew to demonstrate their ability to functionally operate in a dynamic environment that meets
requirements for annual SIGINT Aircrew Evaluation events. NIOC Commanders may utilize
approved NIOCWI WTU exercise events at substitute locations from forward airfields to meet
requirements for annual SIGINT Aircrew Evaluations and SIGINT aircrew training program
review. NIOC Commanders must inform the NIOCWI WTU within a reasonable timeframe
(preferably 3 months prior to event) of the desire and intention to conduct annual airborne
SIGINT Aircrew Evaluation requirements at an exercise event.

h. The NIOCWI WTU is responsible to:

(1) Provide qualified EP-3E WTIs to coordinate administrative and airborne SIGINT
Aircrew Evaluation events, recommend certification of all Command SIGINT Aircrew training
programs per this appendix and references (a) through (j).

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(2) Report SIGINT Aircrew Evaluation results and SIGINT aircrew training program
certification recommendations of SIGINT Aircrew to FCC/C10F, NAVIFOR, CPRW-10, and
aircrew parent commands.

(3) Maintain records of annual SIGINT Aircrew Evaluation results for individual
Commands to include SIGINT aircrew training program certification recommendations, a roster
of Command SIGINT aircrew training program managers and Command designated SIGINT
Aircrew CRTT members. The NIOCWI WTU will maintain a schedule of completed SIGINT
Aircrew Evaluation events and liaise with NIOC Command SIGINT aircrew training program
managers and NIOC Commanding Officers to ensure scheduling, preparation and execution of
annual SIGINT Aircrew Evaluation events.

(4) Manage the health of the SIGINT Aircrew Evaluation process and review Continuous
Certification Requirements (CCRs) on an annual basis for accuracy and applicability. Provide
annual IFTRM change recommendations to NAVIFOR. Disseminate CCR changes and updates
to C10F aircrew.

i. NAVIFOR is responsible to:

(1) Solicit annual input and change recommendations from the NIOCWI WTU to amend
the Aircrew Direct Support Navy Mission Essential Task List (NMETL), applicable Navy
Tactical Tasks (NTAs) and the IFTRM APPENDIX-O, AIRBORNE SIGNALS
INTELLIGENCE (SIGINT) CERTIFICATION CRITERIA.

(2) Acknowledge receipt of NIOCWI WTU recommendation of SIGINT aircrew training

programs certification. Certify or decline certification of FCC/C10F SIGINT aircrew training
programs via official message traffic within a reasonable timeframe not to exceed 90 days.

2. SIGINT (Airborne) Continuous Certification Requirements (CCRs). All aircrewmen should

be measured as Qualified (Q), Conditionally Qualified (CQ), or Unqualified (U) in fulfilling
expectations of the following CCRs during the SIGINT Aircrew Evaluation.

CCR Proficiency Objective Periodicity

1 SIGINT Aircrew Requires SIGINT Aircrew CRT WTU Assess: Annually

CRT Member members to demonstrate ability to SIGINT Aircrew Evaluation
Proficiency plan, execute, and assess training
(Level-IV of Command assigned
Instructors) Aircrewmen. NIOC WI Weapons
and Tactics Unit will evaluate
SIGINT aircrew CRTT members,
validate existing strengths and
weaknesses in training team
organization, and validate
activity’s ability to self-assess.
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CCR Proficiency Objective Periodicity

2 Dissemination Airborne DIRSUP teams will Self-Assess: Quarterly

Planning and demonstrate ability to establish
Directing dissemination priorities, integrate WTU Assess: Annually
dissemination with collection and SIGINT Aircrew Evaluation
production, select dissemination
means, and monitor the flow of
intelligence throughout the
TCPED process.
3 Collect Target Airborne DIRSUP teams will Self-Assess: Quarterly
Information demonstrate the ability to acquire
information that supports the WTU Assess: Annually
detection, identification, location, SIGINT Aircrew Evaluation
and operational profile of
adversary targets in sufficient
detail.
4 Correlate Airborne DIRSUP teams will Self-Assess: Quarterly
Information demonstrate the ability to associate
and fuse intelligence to improve WTU Assess: Annually
the reliability or validation of the SIGINT Aircrew Evaluation
information.
5 Analyze and Airborne DIRSUP teams will Self-Assess: Quarterly
Produce demonstrate the ability to convert
Intelligence processed and exploited WTU Assess: Annually
information and previously SIGINT Aircrew Evaluation
developed intelligence into
tailored, mission-focused
intelligence that satisfies supported
commanders’ intelligence
requirements.
6 Evaluate Airborne DIRSUP teams will Self-Assess: Quarterly
Information demonstrate the ability to evaluate
information for pertinence, WTU Assess: Annually
reliability, and accuracy. SIGINT Aircrew Evaluation
7 Preparation of Airborne DIRSUP teams will Self-Assess: Quarterly
the Battlespace demonstrate the ability to
determine and analyze the nature WTU Assess: Annually
and characteristics of the area of SIGINT Aircrew Evaluation
operations and area of interest, and
to identify gaps in currently
available intelligence.

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CCR Proficiency Objective Periodicity

8 Evaluate the Airborne DIRSUP teams will Self-Assess: Quarterly

Threat demonstrate the ability to evaluate
and assess threat (or potential WTU Assess: Annually
threat to forces). SIGINT Aircrew Evaluation

9 Provide DIRSUP teams will demonstrate Self-Assess: Quarterly

Indications and the ability to provide early WTU Assess: Annually
Warning (I&W) warning of impending hostile SIGINT Aircrew Evaluation
of Threat action.
10 Collection DIRSUP teams will demonstrate Self-Assess: Quarterly
Coordination and proficiency in development of WTU Assess: Annually
Information collaborative collection plans, SIGINT Aircrew Evaluation
Requirements conduct sensor management and
Management optimization of system sensor
employment in support of
operational commander
requirements.
11 DF Location and DIRSUP teams will demonstrate Self-Assess: Quarterly
Geolocation the ability to indiscriminately
conduct Direction Finding (DF) WTU Assess: Annually
and Geolocation. SIGINT Aircrew Evaluation
12 Intelligence DIRSUP teams will identify Self-Assess: Quarterly
Support to enemy target systems, critical
Targeting nodes, and high-value and high- WTU Assess: Annually
payoff targets, and will provide SIGINT Aircrew Evaluation
intelligence to assist target
planners.
13 Disseminate and DIRSUP teams will provide Self-Assess: Quarterly
Integrate intelligence to all supported
Intelligence commanders in a timely manner WTU Assess: Annually
and in an appropriate form using SIGINT Aircrew Evaluation
suitable means, while protecting
that intelligence from unauthorized
disclosure.
14 Maintain and DIRSUP teams will process and Self-Assess: Quarterly
Display Tactical maintain raw data and display
Picture image building information as the WTU Assess: Annually
tactical picture. SIGINT Aircrew Evaluation
15 Analysis and DIRSUP teams will conduct Self-Assess: Quarterly
Reporting analysis and reporting per
appropriate USSID and Fleet WTU Assess: Annually
guidance. SIGINT Aircrew Evaluation

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CCR Proficiency Objective Periodicity

16 Level of NIOCWI WTU will establish and Self-Assess: Quarterly

Knowledge administer LOK exams to
(LOK) applicable qualified ACTC WTU Assess: Annually
DIRSUP aircrew. Minimum SIGINT Aircrew Evaluation
passing score is 80%.

CCR Personnel Objective Periodicity

1 Critical Enlisted SIGINT Aircrewmen have Self-Assess: Upon

Schools/NECs completed critical technical schools member assignment
and received appropriate NECs.
WTU Assess: Annually
SIGINT Aircrew
Evaluation
2 Individual DIRSUP crews will augment Patrol Self-Assess: Continuous
Certification and Reconnaissance squadrons with
personnel at the appropriate levels WTU Assess: Annually
of qualification. SIGINT Aircrew
Evaluation
3 Individual LOK WTU will establish and administer Self-Assess: Quarterly
LOK exams to individuals. For
individuals scoring below 80%, WTU Assess: Annually
Command Level-IV Instructors will SIGINT Aircrew
develop a remedial training Evaluation
program and re-test weekly until an
80% score is achieved.
4 NATOPS WTU will verify that DIRSUP Self-Assess: Continuous
Program crews are compliant with NATOPS
and are actively participating in WTU Assess: Annually
annual Fleet NATOPS Evaluations SIGINT Aircrew
(FNE). Evaluation

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APPENDIX P
CND CERTIFICATION CRITERIA (FIOC)

1. CND (FIOC) CCR. Assigned activities must satisfy the following CCRs at all times.

CCR Proficiency Objective Periodicity Event/ Subevent/

Measurement

1 Command Requires CRTT to RTAAG Assess: CST-01

Readiness demonstrate ability ULTRA-C/S
Training Team to plan, brief,
Proficiency execute, assess, and
debrief. Command
will evaluate CRTT,
validate existing
strengths and
weaknesses in
training team
organization, and
validate activity’s
ability to self-assess.
2 Conduct DCO: Unit will Self-Assess: DCO: Attack,
Attack, Sensing demonstrate Per NWTP Sensing and
and Warning proficiency in Warning
analysis and event RTAAG Assess:
reporting per ULTRA-C/S
doctrine,
instructions, or
higher echelon
guidance.
3 Conduct DCO: Unit will Self-Assess: DCO: Analysis and
Analysis and demonstrate Per NWTP Situational
Situational proficiency in Awareness.
Awareness. analysis, RTAAG Assess:
communicating ULTRA-C/S
situational
awareness per
doctrine, instructions
or higher echelon
guidance.

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CCR Personnel Methodology/ Periodicity Event/ Subevent/

Criteria Measurement

1 Become CRTT CRTT members Self-Assess: CRTT PQS / JQR

PQS qualified must be qualified for Monthly
the position they are
evaluating and be RTAAG Validate:
designated in writing ULTRA-C/S
by the current CO
within 90 days of
assuming command.

2 CRTT LOK Designated CRTT Self-Assess: IFTRM

will pass LOK Per TRAMAN
>80% week prior to
ULTRA RTAAG Validate:
ULTRA-C/S

CCR Management Methodology/ Periodicity Event/ Subevent/

Criteria Measurement
1 CRTT Develop and RTAAG Validate:
Replacement maintain CRTT ULTRA-C/S
Plan replacement plan
projected out four
quarters (min.)

CND CCR Summary ULTRA-C ULTRA-S

PROF 1. Training Team Proficiency Demonstrate Demonstrate
PROF 2. Conduct DCO: Attack, Sensing and Warning Detect, Demonstrate Demonstrate
Assess and Report an Event
PROF 3. Conduct DCO: Analysis and Situation Awareness Demonstrate Demonstrate
PERS 1. CRTT PQS/JQR Qualification Validate Validate
PERS 2. CRTT Level of Knowledge Demonstrate Demonstrate
MGMT 1. CRTT Replacement Plan Validate Validate

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APPENDIX Q
CND CERTIFICATION CRITERIA (NCDOC)

1. CND (NCDOC) CCR. Assigned activities must satisfy the following CCRs at all times.

CCR Proficiency Objective Periodicity Event/ Subevent/

Measurement
1 Command Requires CRTT to RTAAG CST-01
Readiness demonstrate ability to Assess:
Training Team plan, brief, execute, ULTRA-C/S
Proficiency assess, and debrief.
Command will evaluate
CRTT, validate existing
strengths and weaknesses
in training team
organization, and validate
activity’s ability to self-
assess.
2 CND Information Exercise audience Self-Assess: UXP - CND
Assurance/ demonstrate proficiency in Per NTIMS Information
Vulnerability tracking and reporting Assurance/
Management IA/VM compliance, RTAAG Vulnerability
(IA/VM) utilizing online Assess: Management
Administration compliance reporting ULTRA-C/S (IA/VM)
system (OCRS), properly Administration
mitigating vulnerabilities
and properly exercising
internal communications
per local policy.
3 NCDOC Monthly Exercise audience Self-Assess: UXP - NCDOC
Vulnerability demonstrate proficiency in Per NTIMS Monthly
Report for reporting monthly CND Vulnerability
Information IA/VM. RTAAG Report for IA/VM
Assurance/ Assess:
Vulnerability ULTRA-C/S
Management
(IA/VM)
4 Attack Sensing Exercise audience Self-Assess: UXP – Attack
and Warning demonstrate proficiency in Per NTIMS Sensing and
(AS&W) Cyber detecting and assessing a Warning (AS&W)
Event Handling cyber-event, in submitting RTAAG Cyber Event
a cyber-report to Assess: Handling
appropriate authorities, ULTRA-C/S
and in internally reporting
and processing an event.
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CCR Proficiency Objective Periodicity Event/ Subevent/

Measurement
5 CND Cyber Exercise audience Self-Assess: CND - Cyber
Forensics demonstrate proficiency in Per NTIMS Forensics Analysis
Analysis analyzing a reported event
and in accurately RTAAG
communicating internally Assess:
and externally in a timely ULTRA-C/S
manner.
6 CND Incident Exercise audience Self-Assess: UXP - CND
Handling demonstrate proficiency in Per NTIMS Incident Handling
Operations accurately developing and Operations
tracking Incident Handling RTAAG
tickets and in accurately Assess:
communicating internally ULTRA-C/S
and externally in a timely
manner.
7 CND Indications Exercise audience Self-Assess: UXP - CND
and Warning demonstrate proficiency in Per NTIMS Indications and
(I&W) of Threat converting external reports Warning (I&W) of
to actionable information RTAAG Threat
in a timely manner, in Assess:
identifying and reporting ULTRA-C/S
malicious activity, in
accurately communicating
internally.
8 Attack Sensing Exercise audience Self-Assess: Attack Sensing and
and Warning demonstrate proficiency in Per NTIMS Warning (AS&W)
(AS&W) Cyber detecting and assessing a Cyber Event
Event Handling cyber-event, in submitting RTAAG Handling
a cyber-report to Assess:
appropriate authorities, ULTRA-C/S
and in internally reporting
and processing an event.

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CCR Personnel Methodology/ Criteria Periodicity Event/ Subevent/

Measurement
1 Become CRTT PQS CRTT members are Self-Assess: CRTT PQS / JQR
qualified qualified for the position Monthly
they are evaluating and
designated in writing by RTAAG Validate:
the current CO within 90 ULTRA-C/S
days of assuming
command.

2 CRTT LOK Designated CRTT will Self-Assess:

pass LOK >80% week Per TRAMAN
prior to ULTRA
RTAAG Validate:
ULTRA-C/S

CCR Management Methodology/ Periodicity Event/ Subevent/

Criteria Measurement
1 Self-Assessment CRTT will develop and RTAAG Validate:
check sheets maintain Self- ULTRA-C/S
Assessment check sheets
2 CRTT Replacement Develop and maintain RTAAG Validate:
Plan (WTRP) CRTT replacement plan ULTRA-C/S
projected out to four
quarters.

CND CCR Summary ULTRA-C ULTRA-S

PROF 1. Training Team Proficiency Demonstrate Demonstrate
PROF 2. CND Information Assurance/Vulnerability Demonstrate Demonstrate
Management (IA/VM) Administration
PROF 3. CND Information Assurance/Vulnerability Demonstrate Demonstrate
Management (IA/VM)
PROF 4. Attack Sensing and Warning (AS&W) Cyber Event Demonstrate Demonstrate
Handling
PROF 5. CND Cyber Forensics Analysis Demonstrate Demonstrate
PROF 6. CND Incident Handling Operations Demonstrate Demonstrate
PROF 7. Indications and Warning (I&W) of Threat Demonstrate Demonstrate
PROF 8. Attack Sensing and Warning (AS&W) Cyber Event Demonstrate Demonstrate
Handling
PERS 1. CRTT PQS/JQR Qualification Validate Validate
PERS 2. CRTT Level of Knowledge Demonstrate Demonstrate
MGMT 1. Self-Assessment Check sheets Validate Validate
MGMT 2. CRTT Replacement Plan Validate Validate

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APPENDIX R
INFORMATION OPERATIONS SUPPORT TO OPERATIONAL PLANNING (IOPLAN)
CERTIFICATION CRITERIA

1. IO Support to Operational Planning CCR. An assigned activity must satisfy the following
CCR at all time.

CCR Proficiency Objective Periodicity Event/ Subevent/

Measurement
1 Command Requires CRTT to RTAAG Assess: CST-01
Readiness demonstrate ability ULTRA-C/S
Training Team to plan, brief,
Proficiency execute, evaluate and
debrief. Command
will assess CRTT,
validate existing
strengths/
weaknesses in
training team
organization, and
validate activity’s
ability to self-assess.
2 Information Planning cells Self-Assess: Per IOPLAN UXP
Operations demonstrate NTIMS
Planning proficiency in
reviewing supported RTAAG Assess:
commander’s ULTRA-C/S
mission guidance
and intentions’
understanding the
problem and purpose
of the operation.
CRTT will evaluate
the planning cell’s
ability to perform
within the
NIOPC/JIOPC
planning constructs

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CCR Personnel Methodology/ Periodicity Event/ Subevent/

Criteria Measurement
1 Become CRTT 1. CRTT members Self-Assess: CRTT PQS / JQR
PQS qualified must be qualified for Monthly
the position they are
observing and RTAAG
designated in writing Validate:
by the current CO ULTRA-C/S
within 90 days of
assuming command.

2 CRTT LOK Designated CRTT Self-Assess:

will pass LOK >80% Per TRAMAN
week prior to
ULTRA RTAAG
Validate:
ULTRA-C/S

CCR Management Methodology/ Periodicity Event/ Subevent/

Criteria Measurement
1 CRTT Develop and maintain RTAAG
Replacement CRTT replacement Validate:
Plan plan projected out to ULTRA-C/S
four quarters.

IO Support to Operational Planning CCR ULTRA-C ULTRA-S

PROF 1. Training Team Proficiency Mission Guidance Demonstrate Demonstrate
and Analysis, Develop Courses of Action Develop,
Analyze, and Compare Target Selection Develop
Requirements and Priorities Develop Concept of
Operations.
PERS 1. CRTT PQS / JQR Qualification Validate Validate
PERS 2. CRTT Level of Knowledge (LOK) Demonstrate Demonstrate
MGMT 1. CRTT Replacement Plan Validate Validate

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APPENDIX S
ADNS INC III/BMD/MOC-IN-THE-MIDDLE

1. Network Management (NETMGT) CCR. An activity must satisfy the following CCRs at all
times.

CCR Proficiency Objective Periodicity Event/ Subevent/

Measurement
1 Command Requires CRTT to RTAAG Assess: CST-01
Readiness demonstrate ability ULTRA-C/S
Training Team to plan, brief,
Proficiency execute, evaluate,
and debrief.
Command will
assess CRTT,
validate existing
strengths/
weaknesses in
training team
organization, and
validate activity’s
ability to self-assess.
2 ADNS INC Exercise audience Self-Assess: DODIN UXP-06
III/BMD/MOC- demonstrate Per NTIMS
in-the-middle proficiency in
Operations establishing and RTAAG Assess:
maintaining ADNS ULTRA-C/S
operations.

CCR Personnel Methodology/ Periodicity Event/ Subevent/

Criteria Measurement
1 Become CRTT CRTT members Self-Assess: CRTT PQS / JQR
PQS qualified must be qualified for Monthly
the position they are
evaluating and RTAAG Validate:
designated in writing ULTRA-C/S
by the current CO
within 90 days of
assuming command.
2 CRTT LOK Designated CRTT Self-Assess:
will pass LOK ULTRA
>80% week prior to
ULTRA RTAAG Validate:
ULTRA C/S
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CCR Management Methodology/ Periodicity Event/ Subevent/

Criteria Measurement
1 Self- CRTT will develop Self-Assess:
Assessment and maintain Self- Quarterly
check sheets Assessment check
sheets RTAAG Validate:
ULTRA-C/S
2 CRTT Develop and Self-Assess:
Replacement maintain CRTT Semi-Annually
Plan replacement plan
projected out to four RTAAG Validate:
quarters. ULTRA-C/S

Network Management CCR Summary ULTRA-C ULTRA-S

PROF 1. Training Team Proficiency Demonstrate Demonstrate
PROF 2. DODIN UXP-06 Demonstrate Demonstrate
PERS 1. CRTT PQS / JQR Qualification Validate Validate
PERS 2. CRTT Team LOK Demonstrate Demonstrate
MGMT 1. Self-Assessment Check sheets Validate Validate
MGMT 2. CRTT Replacement Plan Validate Validate

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APPENDIX T
METOC DIRECT SUPPORT CERTIFICATION CRITERIA

Ref: (a) COMNAVMETOCCOMINST 3500.15

(b) COMNAVIDFOR Message DTG 301709Z OCT 2014
(c) COMUSFLTFORCOM/COMPACFLT INST 3000.15
(d) MOA BETWEEN COMNAVSURFPAC, COMNAVSURFLANT, and
COMNAVMETOCCOM of 25MAR2013

1. General. This appendix provides interim policy and guidance addressing individual and team
training for METCO direct support elements, and is primarily focus on team training
requirements and qualification for deployable METOC Direct Support (DIRSUP) teams. This
appendix supersedes reference (a) and applies only to the Strike Group Oceanography Teams
(SGOT) and Mobile Environmental Teams (MET). All other METOC DIRSUP teams and
detachments should continue to train and certify per reference (a) until further notice. Parent
commands of METOC deployable teams and detachments should continue to report basic phase
completion per reference (b) until further notice.

2. Discussion. Per reference (c), USFF has directed COMNAVIFOR to ensure all Information
Warfare elements, to include METOC deployable teams, are mission ready to meet operational
commander requirements. For the purposes of this training readiness manual only, CNMOC is
defined as the operational commander for METOC DIRSUP teams throughout OFRP. While
OPCON actually shifts to the supported unit assigned (e.g., the supported CVN or LHD for a
supporting SGOT team). As a functional commander, CNMOC/CTG 80.7 owns mission
definition and tasking, primarily via promulgation of command directives and mission orders to
its subordinate entities. The Administrative Control chain owns readiness delivery in support of
the mission. In this capacity, NAVIFOR N7 will identify and promulgate the training standards
and NMETS necessary to meet deployable team mission requirements and will maintain quality
assurance in training and evaluation execution.

a. METOC deployable team training requirements are based on defined missions as

promulgated by the operational chain. Unit readiness reporting requirements are tied to Navy
Mission Essential Task standards and conditions and are separate from, though linked with, team
training requirements promulgated here. The linkage is through the development of continuous
certification requirements, normally tied with execution of the respective teams Unit Level
Training Plan (ULTP). Teams cannot be considered ‘certified’ to a particular level of mission
capability if they are not considered ‘ready’ to perform to their appropriate standards
commensurate with that capability. Training requirements provide the foundations for each
deployable team’s training pipeline. The training pipelines below contain training courses and
team events designed to meet the readiness needs for each team to be able to successfully deploy
to the Fleet. Reference (d) covers the alignment and additional training requirements between
SGOT and surface ships under SURFPAC/SURFLANT purview.

b. CNMOC and its METOC Echelon IV/Echelon V subordinates retain a predominant role
in developing their respective deployable team requirements through development and
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adjustment of their respective training standards (objectives) and NMETs, and through
contribution to developing their associated NWTPs properly aligning to applicable NMETs.

c. METOC Echelon IV and Echelon V COs will also retain their primary role in executing
training and conducting assessments in line with their teams’ respective OFRP pipeline, and
requirements listed herein.

d. Guidance and training pipeline requirements outlined in this appendix may be updated at
any time, but will be reviewed at least annually at an Annual Training Review Meeting (ATRM).
NAVIFOR will schedule, coordinate and host the ATRM for each supported organization.
NAVMETOCPRODEVCEN will assist NAVIFOR as required to coordinate the ATRMs and
provide quality assurance for all METOC echelon IV and V deployable team training programs.

3. Certification Authority and Responsibilities. Per reference (c), USFF is the certification
authority for all of its subordinate commands and deployable teams in all phases. There are two
phases of the certification process; basic phase certification and integrated phase certification.
Additionally, there are evaluations that occur throughout the basic and integrated phases of
certification. Evaluations occur as part of demos, UXPs, team trainer events, etc., and are
executed as part of the ULTP.

a. Execution of evaluations and reporting in support of basic phase certification is currently

conducted by the Operational Chain (FWC N5, SGOT Fallon OIC, ISIC readiness lead, etc.).
BASIC phase completion will be reported to the TYCOM (NAVIFOR) who will endorse BASIC
phase completion on behalf of USFF.

b. Per reference (c), CSG-4/CSG-15 are the USFF/C3F executive agents for all deployable
unit’s integrated, advanced, and sustainment training and have the responsibility of providing
USFF/C3F with certification recommendations.

c. Each METOC command hosting a deployable team will have a ULTP matrix of teams
and annual throughput of team members through their designated training pipeline necessary to
initially qualify, certify, and then maintain their proficiency as a team for deployment. In many
cases, a team’s training requirements are linked with completion of individual pipeline training
and appropriate individual courses, and thus must be managed accordingly.

d. METOC Echelon IV should maintain oversight of Echelon V METOC deployable team

Basic Phase certification process, ensuring compliance with the requirements set forth in this
manual.

e. All deploying units will adhere to the training requirements established herein. Units will
not deploy without first being certified to deploy, or having requirements waived per this
manual.

4. Certification Criteria. METOC DIRSUP teams each follow unique training pipelines based
on the supported unit they are assigned to, but in general their pipelines all align within the
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various OFRP phases as required by reference (c). Due to the uniqueness of support and training
requirements, each DIRSUP’s certification criteria will be addressed individually within this
appendix.

a. Strike Group Oceanography Teams (SGOT) typically attach to a CVN or LHD/A to

support the Carrier Strike Group (CSG) or Expeditionary Groups, SGOTs attach to the
supporting unit early in the ship’s basic phase and remain intact as a team until the end of any
sustainment period following the deployment. SGOTs provide full spectrum METOC support,
either through direct support or by leveraging METOC reachback outlets, to all units and staffs
attached to the CSG or ARG. The SGOT-Fallon is attached to the CVW for Strike METOC
support and integrates with ship’s SGOT as CVW staff embarks the CVN. Once integrated, the
Strike Forecaster will fall under the ship’s SGOT for final certification and DRRS reporting. In
addition to the events and sub-events that are outlined in this appendix, the SGOTs will fulfill
continuous certification requirements through execution of their respective Unit Exercise
Publications (UXPs) during all OFRP phases except the maintenance phase.

(1) SGOT must satisfy the following Basic Phase Transition Requirements (BTRs) prior
to transition from Basic to Integrated Phase as shown in the following table.

a. Sub-events 1 through 5 must be completed prior to the sub-event 6, which will be

completed NLT the supported ship’s TSTA/FEP/ULTRA. A copy of the Measure of Performance
(MOP) worksheet used to assess the team will be provided to the team prior to the assessor
embarking the ship.

b. SGOT-Fallon STK Forecaster should attend the Basic OA Team Trainer

and MUD when schedule and funding permits.

SGOT Basic Phase Transition Requirements

BTR Personnel BTR Methodology/ Criteria Periodicity Event/ Subevent/
Measurement
1 CRT Designated 1. Each SGOT team Self-Assess: -N/A
must have at least one Monthly
deployed Team member
CRT designated to RTAAG Validate:
observe all applicable TBD (upon
watch functions. CRT establishment of
representatives must be assessment program
designated in writing by for METOC).
the FWC-N/SD CO.

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BTR Personnel BTR Methodology/ Criteria Periodicity Event/ Subevent/

Measurement
2 Critical Schools 60% team completion of Self-Assess: -TNG/
/ NECs critical PDD schools Monthly -CSE60/
and 100% completion of -FLTMPS (or
critical NECs as RTAAG Validate: local/PDD)
articulated in FLTMPS TBD (upon
and in figure (7-1). establishment of
Calculations will assessment program
include Fallon STK for METOC).
Forecaster
3 PQS / local JQR Three PQS/JQR Self-Assess: -TNG/
qualification Qualified Watch Teams Monthly -PQS/
requirements are required for Basic -Per Figure (7-1)
Phase Transition. The RTAAG Validate:
Fallon STK Forecaster TBD (upon
will be PQS/JQR establishment of
qualified prior to oversight program
attaching to CVW. for METOC).
4 Individual LOK FWC-N/SD readiness Self-Assess: -LOK/
department will Once per OFRP -Per local and/or
establish and administer cycle OPCON
LOK exams to requirements.
individuals with a RTAAG Assess:
minimum acceptable TBD (upon
score of >80% establishment of
assessment program
for METOC).
5 Complete the Unit training and Once per OFRP -Team Training
Basic OA Team proficiency in all cycle (prior to -BTT
Trainer with a fundamental METOC METOC underway -Per PDC COI
minimum score support areas (see Demonstration). (FLTMPS)
of 80%. Proficiency CCR
table).
6 Complete a Basic Demonstration of SGOT: The -BPH
METOC Proficiency in all demonstration will -Per local and/or
Underway fundamental METOC be conducted NLT OPCON guidance
Demonstration support areas (see TSTA, FEP, and
(MUD) with an Proficiency CCR ULTRA
overall minimum table).
score of 80%

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BTR Personnel BTR Methodology/ Criteria Periodicity Event/ Subevent/

Measurement
7 Self-Assessment FWC Readiness shop Once per team per -ASA/
check sheets will develop and OFRP cycle. -Per local and/or
maintain Basic Phase OPCON guidance
self-assessment check
sheets

8 SGOT Team Develop and maintain Initial: Prior to N/A

OFRP Tracker & CSG/ARG quarterly SGOT Team
Plan tracking schedule that assignment
identifies SGOT Team
personnel, UXP Long Update: Quarterly
Range Plan, Team
Trainer, Group Sail,
C2X, JTFX, and
deployment and return
dates for each team.
(2) An SGOT must satisfy the following requirements for transition from
Integrated to Deployment/Sustainment Phase as shown in the following table.

a. Every effort should be made to make the Intermediate and advanced OA

Team Trainer and integrated event with the INTEL and Cryptologic Support elements.

ITR Personnel ITR Methodology/ Criteria Periodicity Event/

Subevent/
Measurement
1 All Personnel Maintain all applicable See BTR Table N/A
BTRs Basic Phase Personnel
requirements
2 Critical Schools / 80% team completion of Self-Assess: -TNG/
NECs critical PDD schools and Monthly until -CSE80/
100% completion of requirement is met. -Per PDC COI
critical NECs as (FLTMPS)
articulated in FLTMPS. RTAAG Validate:
Calculations will include TBD (upon
Fallon STK Forecaster establishment of
assessment program
for METOC).

3 Complete the Unit training/ Once per OFRP cycle -Team Trainer/
Intermediate OA proficiency in all (prior to Advanced -ITT/
Team Trainer fundamental METOC Integrated OA Team -Per PDC COI
with a minimum support areas (see Trainer) (FLTMPS)
score of 80% Proficiency CCR table).
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ITR Personnel ITR Methodology/ Criteria Periodicity Event/

Subevent/
Measurement
4 Self-Assessment CNMOC N37 will One per SGOT team -N/A:
check sheets develop and maintain per OFRP cycle (Conducted by
Integrated Afloat Self- (prior to final CNMOC in
Assessment check certification) support of CSG-
sheets. 4/15)
-Per OPCON
guidance

5 Complete the Integrated training and Once per OFRP cycle -ITT/
Advanced proficiency in all (prior to final -ATT/
Intermediate OA fundamental and certification). -Per PDC and
Team Trainer advanced METOC IWTC COI
with a minimum support areas (see (FLTMPS)
score of 80%. Proficiency CCR table).
Fallon STK Forecaster
is required.
6 Complete final Demonstration of The demo will be -N/A:
certification with proficiency in all completed prior to (Conducted by
minimum score of fundamental and deployment of CNMOC in
80% advanced METOC supported unit /staff support of CSG-
support areas (see (typically during 4/15)
Proficiency CCR table). C2X/ -Per OPCON
JTFX/CERTEX). guidance

(3) The following Continuous Certification Requirements (CCRs) should be applied per
the SGOT NWTP from stand-up through sustainment phase:

CCR Proficiency Objective Periodicity Event/Subevent

Measurement
1 A demonstrated Develop and maintain Self-assess: Bi- -Training
proficiency in proficiency in all monthly per NWTP Assessments
operating fundamental METOC RTAAG Validate: - UXPs
shipboard and mission areas as defined (TBD) (upon -Self Assess
portable in the SGOT NMETL. establishment of
METOC assessment program
equipment. for METOC).

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CCR Proficiency Objective Periodicity Event/subevent

Measurement
2 A demonstrated Develop and maintain Self-assess: Bi- -Training
ability to Sense proficiency in collection monthly per NWTP Assessments
and Observe of data from other -UXPs
METOC sources and references, RTAAG Validate: -Self Assess
Conditions; and training non- (TBD) (upon
METOC personnel on establishment of
taking and reporting assessment program
surface weather for METOC).
observations when
available.
3 A demonstrated Develop and maintain Self-assess: Bi- -Training
ability to proficiency in the ability monthly per NWTP Assessments
Analyze to analyze recent - UXPs
METOC forecasts for accuracy, RTAAG Validate: -Self Assess
Conditions history, climatology, (TBD) (upon
observed conditions, establishment of
satellite imagery, and assessment program
model initialization. for METOC).
4 A demonstrated Develop and maintain Self-assess: Bi- -Training
ability to proficiency in the ability monthly per NWTP Assessments
determine to evaluate the impact of - UXPs
impacts and METOC conditions and RTAAG Validate: -Self Assess
recommend forecasts on warfare (TBD) (upon
mitigation operations, special establishment of
options evolutions and to assessment program
maintain situational for METOC).
awareness in all warfare
areas during operations.
5 A demonstrated Develop and maintain Self-assess: Bi- -Training
ability to proficiency in the ability monthly per NWTP Assessments
coordinate, to create effective - UXPs
communicate briefing products, post RTAAG Validate: -Self Assess
and disseminate products to websites (TBD) (upon
METOC (CAS/NEPOC), deliver establishment of
Information information via other assessment program
electronic means, use for METOC).
chat, conduct remote
briefings and coordinate
with other METOC
assets.

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CCR Proficiency Objective Periodicity Event/Subevent

Measurement
6 A demonstrated Develop and maintain Self-assess: Bi- -Training
proficiency in proficiency in all monthly per NWTP Assessments
the use of fundamental METOC - UXPs
METOC Tactical mission areas as defined RTAAG Validate: -Self Assess
Decision Aids in the SGOT NMETs. (TBD)
(TDA) AREPS/
TAWS/PCIMAT

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4,5
MET FDNF LHD FDNF CVN LHA/LHD CVN

FCSTR / MAST FCSTR

FCSTR / MAST FCSTR NTA 1.2.6: Conduct 3

FCSTR / MAST FCSTR

FCSTR/MAST FCSTR NTA 1.2.6: Conduct 3

CVN METOC Analyst
Training Duration (days per person)

METOC Analysts

METOC Analysts

METOC Analysts

METOC Analysts
METOC Analyst NTA 1.2.6: Conduct
FCSTR / MAST

STAFF METOC

STAFF METOC

STW FCSTR
FCSTR

DIVO

DIVO

DIVO

DIVO
CPO

CPO

CPO

CPO

Sub-Events

Event

OFRP
NTA 1.2.6: Conduct

NTA 1.2.6: Conduct

Meteorological

Meteorological

Meteorological 1 (1)

Meteorological

Meteorological
Analysis

Analysis

Analysis

Analysis

Analysis
13
AREPS Primer 1
2

1
3
3

1
3
3

1
4
NITES Basic

13
2

1
3
3

1
3
4

1
3
3

3
1
4
User 1

13
NITES Next1
3

1
3
3

1
3
4

1
3
3

3
1
4
SMQ-11 Basic
2

1
3
3

1
3
4

1
3
3

3
1
4
User 1

13
1
TAWS Primer
3

1
3
3

1
3
4

1
3
3

3
1
4
METOC Manager
2

1
1

1
1
1

1
1

1
1
1
Afloat

General Courses 9
ASW Primer
C

C
2

1
3
3

1
3
4

1
3
3

3
1
4
METOC Support
C

C
3

1
3
3

1
3
4

1
3
3

1
1

3
1
4
for AD/SUW/IW

METOC Support

Formal Course & PQS Training Requirements (FLTMPS)

3

1
3
3

1
3
4

1
3
3

3
1
4
for STK

METOC Support
1

1
3
3

1
3
4

1
3
3

3
1
4
for SAR

METOC Support
2

1
3
3

1
3
3

for AMW

Littoral
5

1
3
3

1
3
3

Oceanography

Unit Level Training

Basic Phase
METOC Support
C

C
1

1
3
3

1
3
4

1
3
3

3
1
4

for CBRNE

Non-Acoustic
C

C
2

1
3
3

1
3
4

1
3
3

3
1
4

ASW
6,7,8

Mediterranean
1

1
2

1
3

Mission Enhancing

Forecasting 2

CENTCOM
1

1
2

1
3

1
3

1
3

Forecasting 2

WESTPAC / C7F
1

1
3

1
2

1
3

1
3

Forecasting 2

Basic OATT
1

1
3
4
4

1
3
3

1
3
3

3
1
4

Required for Basic Phase Completion

MET Primer
1

1
2

MET Trainer
1

1
2

PQS Training
1

(302/303)

FWC N7 / PQS
30

1
4

Training (307)

FWC N7 / PQS
30

Training (308)

CART I/II: Afloat Self-assessment &

TSTA/FEP/ULTRA METOC Underway Demo (CERT event)

Basic Phase Certification

Figure (7-1) SGOT/MET FLTMPS Course Requirements Map

b. Figure 7-1 indicates the critical PDD/FLTMPS schools and Team Trainers required by
SGOT/MET Teams prior to deployment. This originated in the CNMOCINST (Reference (a))
and will be updated during revision of the NAVIFOR TRAMAN. Each PDD controls the
convening of schools and Team Trainers for SGOT/MET teams.

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Integrated / Advanced Phase Sustainment Phase

OFRP
Integrated Training Sustainment Training
Formal Course
Event 8 SUSTAINEX
Requirments

Integrated Intermediate

Integrated Advanced
OATT

OATT
"Shipboard Specific and UXP
Sub-Events

(Admin Self-Assess, Proficiency Self-Assess, Material Condition Self-Assess)

execution. Refer to NWTP"

C2X/JTFEX/CERTEX METOC Underway Demo (CERT event)

METOC Analysts 4 4
CVN METOC Analyst 1 1

Integrated / Advanced Phase Certification

FCSTR/MAST FCSTR NTA 1.2.6: Conduct 3 3

CART I/II: Afloat Self-assessment &

CVN

STW FCSTR Meteorological C 1

CPO Analysis 1 1
DIVO 1 1

Deployment
STAFF METOC
METOC Analysts 3 3
NTA 1.2.6: Conduct
LHA/LHD

FCSTR / MAST FCSTR 3 3

Meteorological
CPO 1 1
Analysis
DIVO 1 1
METOC Analysts 4 4
FDNF CVN

FCSTR / MAST FCSTR NTA 1.2.6: Conduct 4 4

CPO Meteorological 1 1
DIVO Analysis 1 1
STAFF METOC
METOC Analysts 4 4
FDNF LHD

NTA 1.2.6: Conduct

FCSTR / MAST FCSTR 4 4
Meteorological
CPO 1 1
Analysis
DIVO 1 1

METOC Analyst NTA 1.2.6: Conduct

4,5

Meteorological
MET

FCSTR / MAST FCSTR Analysis

Training Duration (days per person) 4 4

Notes
1 AREPS Primer, NITES Basic User, NITES Next, SMQ-11 Basic User, and TAWS Primer: core course; completed as early in the training cycle as practical
2 Mediterranean Forecasting, CENTCOM Forecasting, and WESTPAC/C7F Forecasting courses: required only if significant time in and/or transiting through these AORs
3 Primers and Basic User training can be accomplished locally in Fallon, NV
4 MET members: AREPS Primer, NITES Basic User, TAWS Primer, METOC Support for SAR, MET Primer, and MET Trainer are required.
5 Conditional requirements (“C”) are based on deployment support requirements as specified by supported command.
ASWOTT, Ensemble Forecasting, Littoral Oceanography, METOC Support for Mine Warfare, and METOC Support for NSW courses are not listed but may be attended on an as-required basis. Littoral Oceanography is highly recommended for LHA/LHD platforms.
6

Expeditionary Warfare Staff Planning and Amphibious Warfare Indoctrination are non-METOC courses not listed, but recommended for LHD/LHA CPO and DIVO. Common Tactical Picture Manager Course (formerly GCCS-M Watch Officer) is recommended for CVN,
7
LHD/LHA CPO and DIVO.
8 Passing score of 80% or greater is required for formal course completion credit (entered via FLTMPS).
9 SGOT DET/MET must complete 60% of General Courses for BPH credit & 80% of General Courses for INT/ADV phase sub-event completion credit.

Figure 7-1 continued

c. Mobile Environmental Teams (MET) typically consists of one AG Forecaster and one AG
Apprentice Forecaster, but will flex based on the mission. They can attach to any type of unit, but
typically deploy to support specific missions such as Humanitarian Assistance, Joint Task Force
support, USCG support, NATO support, etc. Due to the unique mission and structure requirements
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of each MET assignment, each team requires a highly specialized and sometimes condensed
training pipeline. METs will typically not execute an Integrated/Advanced Phase training
pipeline. When assembling the MET, every effort should be made to utilize former SGOT
Sailors that have completed the SGOT training pipeline and deployed in support of Fleet
Operations when available. Beyond this, METs must complete:

(1) One PQS Qualified Watch Team.

(2) Complete a METOC Level of Knowledge Exam with a minimum team

average of 80% or greater.

(3) Team should complete 100% of MET Core Courses (see figure 7-1). Courses
completed within 2-year course currency may be counted toward the core requirement at
FWC COs discretion.

(4) MET Primer within the last 2 years.

(5) MET Team Trainer conducted by a Naval Meteorology and Oceanography

Professional Development Detachment (NMOPDD).

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