SA16 MPE Initial Brief PDF

UNCLASSIFIED
SOUTHERN ACCORD 16
1-12 August 2016
MAIN PLANNING EVENT

2 5 FEBRUARY 2016
Purpose:
Begin the detailed planning of the
exercise.
The overall classification of this

brief is: UNCLASSIFIED
Slide POC: Eugene Martin
Unit/Section: US Army Africa
UNCLASSIFIED
As of: 10 DEC 2015

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Background
SHARED ACCORD 11
SANDF and USMC
South Africa
Battalion Infantry Training
SOUTHERN ACCORD 12
BDF and US Forces
Botswana
Brigade CPX and BN FTX
SHARED ACCORD 13
SANDF and US Forces
South Africa
CJTF CPX and BN FTX
SOUTHERN ACCORD 14
MDF, SADC and US Forces
Malawi
CJTF CPX
SOUTHERN ACCORD 15
MDF, SADC and US Forces
Zambia
CJTF CPX and BDE FTX
2
1 3

As of: 10 DEC 2015

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Area of Operations (Malawi)
Invited Partners:
1. Angola
2. Botswana
3. Lesotho
4. Mozambique
5. Namibia
6. South Africa
7. Tanzania
8. DRoC
9. Madagascar
10. Zimbabwe
11. Swaziland
12. Zambia
8
7
1
12
5
2
3
11
Dates: 1-12 August 2016

Exercise: CPX
US forces : Approx. 150 pax
Critical Cancellation Date: 12 July 2016
4
10
Host nation
SADC member nation
Exercise Location is Lilongwe, Malawi
As of: 10 DEC 2015

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Attendees

Malawi Defense Force

U.S. Africa Command
U.S. Army Africa
2nd BDE, 3rd Infantry Division
- 6-8 Cavalry Squadron
As of: 10 DEC 2015

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Agenda

Schedule and Deliverables

Commanding Generals Guidance
Exercise Objectives, Mission and Intent
Concept of the Operation
Exercise Construct
Logistics Plan
Medical Plan
Communications
Force Protection
Way Ahead
Guidance
As of: 10 DEC 2015

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Conference Timeline
Tuesday, 2 February 2016
0900-1000:
Conference Opening and Initial brief
1000-1030:
Syndicate Break out
1030-1130:
Event design by syndicates
1130-1300:
Lunch
1300-1545:
1545-1630:
Daily Recap and Azimuth check
Wednesday, 3 February 2016
0900-1500:
Site Survey to MAFCO, Salima City (select personnel)
0930-1130:
1130-1300:
Lunch
1300-1545:
1545-1630:
Daily Recap and Azimuth check

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Conference Timeline
Thursday, 4 February 2016
0900-0930:
Recap
0930-1130:
Event Review by syndicate
1130-1300:
Lunch
1300-1545:
Outbrief build and Minutes construction
1545-1630:
Daily recap
Friday, 5 February 2016
0900-1000:
Outbrief
1000- UTC:
Redeployment

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U.S. Army Africa CG Guidance

Meet AFRICOM objectives
Link Exercise to current UN MONUSCO mission
Build and maintain momentum from SA14 and SA15
Continue inclusion of SADC partner nations as participants
Find venues that will maintain and/or increase U.S. unit readiness
MDF CG Guidance
Concurrence with U.S. Army Africa (USARAF) CG guidance
Ensure all SADC partner nations are invited as participants
Ensure SADC partners are part of the planning process
Provide prior coordination with our SADC partners in order for them to
prepare properly for the Regional Leader Seminar
Incorporate inter-agency/ whole of government into the exercise
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Exercise Objectives, Mission and Intent

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Proposed Exercise Objectives

Establish multinational Framework BDE HQ in order to
execute UNSCR 2211 (MONUSCO) mandated
operations.
Framework BDE HQ conducts planning in accordance
with established UN SOPs and staff structures.
Framework BDE HQ provides Command and Control of
(virtual) maneuver forces.
Reception Staging Onward Movement and Integration
(RSOI) of all forces and their equipment.
Integrate civilian and non-governmental organizations
into the multidimensional scenario that incorporates the
UN Country Team.
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Proposed Mission Statement
MDF, U.S. forces, and SADC member nations conduct

Exercise Southern Accord 16, a Command Post Exercise
(CPX) vicinity Salima, Lilongwe from 1 to 12 August 2016 in
order to increase interoperability and capacity of the
participating military, civilian, and non-governmental
organizations to respond to UN/AU mandated Peace
Operations in Africa.

As of: 10 DEC 2015

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Proposed Commanders Intent

Purpose: Conduct a multinational Command Post Exercise (CPX) that includes all SADC member
states, selected European nations and identified international and non-governmental agencies in
order to increase interoperability and capacity of the participating forces to respond to UN/AU
mandated Peace Operations in Africa.
Focus Area: Operational Planning using UN Doctrine.
Key Tasks:
Incorporate inter-agency/ whole of government into the exercise
Invite all SADC member states as participants
Synchronize deployment operations of all partner nations
Establish a multinational Framework BDE HQ
Integrate SADC partners into MCPP
Optimize operational readiness of all SADC, selected European, and US partners
Endstate: Participants are trained to Command and Control realistic multidimensional Peace
Operations missions in accordance with UN/AU standards. Units are capable of continuing all
sustainment operations. HR/DR is provided in a timely fashion to affected civilians.
As of: 10 DEC 2015

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Exercise Concept

As of: 10 DEC 2015

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Exercise Concept
What: SA16 Command Post Exercise
When: 1-12 August 2016
SA16 will be a Command Post Exercise (CPX) focused on
Peace Enforcement Operations (PEO) by integrating the
SADC partner nations with USARAF forces and forming a
Sector Headquarters to conduct operational planning of the
UN/AU mandated operation in DRC.
USARAF and MDF will set the conditions by coordinating
with Partner Nations to ensure objectives and tasks are
identified, validated, and incorporated into the exercise
throughout JELC conferences and weekly DCO meetings.
Identification of individual/ collective training that supports
the commanders endstate will be identified and
coordinated through the use of TCT, Mil-Mil, and online
training utilizing APAN and VTC.
US and SADC forces

deploy via Commercial
Ticket Program
Joint Event Life Cycle:

Identify METL
Individual/ Collective Training
VTC, Mil-Mil, TCT, FAM Visit
FPE:
JTF 101 Academics
MONUSCO Lessons Learned
Rehearsal of Concept (ROC)
The exercise will begin with an Opening Ceremony and

proceed into academics at the Operational level that
support UN/ AU PO operations. Upon completion of the
academics the exercise will move into practical application
in which the Sector HQ will conduct Mission Command
and Consequence Management of its tactical (simulated)
forces.
Upon completion of the practical application, a series of
discussions and After Action Reviews will be held to
capture Lessons Learned and best practices to be
further applied to future Southern Accords and SADC
operations.
CDE
IPE
Basic Concept Brief
20-22 OCT 15
7-11 DEC 15
(T) 22 DEC 15
Salima City, Malawi
Lilongwe, Malawi
- Conduct Command Post Exercise (CPX)

- Conduct DV and Media Day
- Conduct After Action Review
- Conduct Regional Leaders Seminar
- Conduct Redeployment Activities
- Conduct Joint Reception of all participants

- Establish Exercise Control Group
- Establish Framework BDE HQ IAW UN SOPs
- Conduct Academics/ UN MCPP
- Conduct C2 of Exercise
- Conduct Operational Logistics
MPE/ TPFDD Detailed Concept Brief
2-5 FEB 16
(T) 15 FEB 16
FPE/ Rehearsals
11-15 APR 16
Southern Accord 16
1-12 August 2016
DV/Media Day 11 August
= AFRICOM Required Briefs

As of: 10 DEC 2015

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Exercise Construct

As of: 10 DEC 2015

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Proposed Training Topics (1 of 2)

Mission Command
Staff integration and staff processes
Intelligence fusion and integration into the planning and execution
phases of operations
Emergency resupply operations
MEDEVAC & CASEVAC
Integration of enabling capabilities
Information gathering
SOF long range surveillance and reconnaissance
Aerial Quick Reaction Force (QRF) employment.
Rules of Engagement (ROE)
Escalation of Force
Coordination and relations with stake holders
Non-Governmental Organizations
International Organizations
Host nation military, police, community leaders
Humanitarian cluster system, etc.
Media, Information Operations (IO)
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Proposed Training Topics (2 of 2)

Protection of Civilians
Inter ethnic/religious/communal violence
Armed Group Activity
Civil unrest
Humanitarian Assistance
Facilitation
Code of conduct/Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA)
Child soldiers
Armed Groups
Security Awareness
Threat Armed Group activity
Logistics Convoy attacks
UN Base camp attacks

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Proposed Academic Topics

Legal Aspects of Operations IAW UNSCR 2211
(USAFRICOM/USARAF JAG)
Security, stabilization and protection of civilians
Support to national political dialogue and reconciliation
Support to the re-establishment of State authority throughout the country,
the rebuilding of the security sector, the promotion and protection of
human rights and the support for humanitarian assistance
Protection of United Nations personnel
ICRC Overview (ICRC)
ICRC Structure
ICRC Role within PKOs
ICRC Interaction with the military
ICRC Activities in DRC
Explore the integration of enhanced

CIMIC interactions and missions through
UNOCHA using the Cluster System into
Phase 1.
HQ Staff Training (PKSOI)

UN HQ staff structures and functional responsibilities during Planning
and Execution phases of operations
UN Planning Doctrine (PKSOI & 75th MCTP)
Military Component Planning Process (MCPP)
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Proposed Exercise Scenario
MONUSCO force rotational

deployment into North Kivu has been
delayed. As a result, SADC member
nations and the United States have
agreed to deploy a Combined HQ
(North Kivu Brigade HQ) with
assigned forces under the mandate of
UNSCR 2211.
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Proposed Scenario Guidance

Use MONUSCO scenario
Use MONUSCO North Kivu Brigade HQ mission set based
on UNSCR 2211
Use UN doctrine whenever possible
Subordinate BN HQs will be 2 x virtual (JECG) and 1 x BN
Response Cell (Cdr, S2, S3, S4)
Incorporate CIMIC activities into the exercise scenario (In
coordination with UNOCHA through the Cluster System with
International Organizations (IOs) and Non-Governmental
Organizations (NGOs)
Exercise should entail 12 hour daily operations

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Proposed SA16 MONUSCO

Command Structure
MONUSCO
Mission HQ
XXX
Police
Component
Force HQ
KINSHASA
S. KIVU
FIB
X
ITURI
KISINGANI
X
N. KIVU
KATANGA
Civilian
Component
Subordinate units
assigned to N. Kivu
Brigade HQ will be
replicated by the JECG
through response cells,
scripting, or simulations.
Training Audience
JECG Replication
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Proposed Exercise Structure

This is the administrative
exercise structure and does
not indicate internal command
and control structure of the
Mission.
EX DIR
Malawi
Deputy
USA
EX DIR
SA16
CoS
Colon
el
JECG Multinational
USA
Bde HQ Multinational
OPS/
Sustainment
Malawi/USA
Subordinate units assigned to N. Kivu Brigade
HQ will be replicated by the JECG through
response cells, scripting, or simulations.
Response Cells

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Proposed Brigade HQ Staff Structure

CDR
MDF
Cmd Grp x 3
US
CoS
Vacant
Legal
JAG x 2
U1*
U1 x 6
U2
U3*
U4
U2 x 8
U3 x 8
U3 x 6
GEOINT
GEOINT x 9
Medical
Med x 2
PAO
PMO
PAO x 2
PMO x 2
U5
U6*
U8
U9
U5 x 6
U6 x 6
U8 x 6
U9 x 6
Air
Ops/Plans
Air x 2
SOFLE
SOF x 2
CoS x 2
* Chaplain to be utilized for RLS and as an advisor to the

Commander and TA.
** MDF and 2/3 will look into bringing their Chaplains.
*** MDF will also bring a Real World PAO
**** Asterix in wire diagram will indicate MDF Deputy Staff Lead
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Proposed JECG Structure

Exercise
Cmd Grp
MDF
Guest Mentors
ICRC
Force HQ
US
JECG
Director
Deputy JECG
Director/
Scenario Mgr
Vacant
Senior
Observer
Mentor
MSEL
Manager

RFI MGR
MONUSCO
Force CDR
FU6 Signal
Admin
Specialist
FU1
Personnel
FU9 CIMIC
MONUSCO
Police
Component
FU2
Intelligence
Force
Aviation
FARDC***
FU3/5 Ops
& Plans
Force
Medical
Media
FU4
Sustainmen
t
Various IOs and

NGOs to
replicate
selected
Course of
Action
AAR
Coordination
Cell
CoS OT
U6 OT
U1 OT
U8 OT
U2 OT
U9 OT
U3 OT
PAO OT
U4 OT
Medical
OT
U5 OT
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Proposed Training Timeline (Phase 1 & 2)

Date
AM
PM
Day 1
Day 2
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
-Opening
Ceremony
-Force HQ
order issue
-ICRC
Overview
-UN HQ
structure and
functional
Responsibilitie
s
-MCPP MA
Seminar
-Conduct MA
-MA Brief
-Conduct
COA
Developmen
t
-Conduct COA
Analysis and
Selection Brief
-Orders
Development
-Legal
Aspects of
UNSCR 2211
-Functional
Mentor led UN
HQ structure
and functional
responsibilities
break-out
-Conduct MA
-MCPP
COA
Developmen
t Seminar
-MCPP COA
Analysis and
Selection
Seminar
-Orders
Development
-Orders Brief
Phase 1

Day 3
Phase 2
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Proposed Training Timeline (Phase 3)
Date
Day 7
Day 9
Day 10
Day 11
Day 12
- Reset
- COMEX
Event Test
- Scenario
Execution
- Scenario
Execution
- Scenario
Execution
- AAR
- Reset
- Internal
Rehearsals
- Scenario
Execution
- Scenario
Execution
- Scenario
Execution
- Closing
Ceremony
AM
PM
Day 8
Phase 3

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Implementation of Whole Government Approach into SA16.

COA1:
COA2:
UN-CIMIC conducted through the

Missions HC.
UN-CIMIC conducted through the

UNOCHA.
Touchpoints for the Framework BDE

will be the contribution through the
JMACs weekly brief to Humanitarian
Advisory Group or through
contributions to the Senior
Management Group - Protection.
Touchpoints for the Framework BDE

will be the contribution through
Protection Cluster Meeting hosted
by United Nations High Commission
on Refugees.
Key Event: Natural Disaster occurs

and Force CDR authorizes direct
coordination.
This will allow us to include Malawi
Civil Relief Agencies and conduct
contingency planning.
Key Event: Kidnapping of NGOs has

stalled delivery of HA until security
can be assured.
This will allow us to conduct
coordination with elements of the
UN Country Team.
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Threat Groups and Possible Key Events.

ADF Attack on a village
ADF-NALU
JOA Established for Combined OP with FIB

Ambushes/ Baited Ambushes/ Camp Attack
Rape Allegation
HA Delivery with PAO Support
Kidnapped NGO
Mai-Mai
Civilian death by a MONUSCO Soldier

EPW handling
Satellite data down link
Emergency resupply of SOF
Typhoid Outbreak
Bridge washout
U-8 Sanitation Project

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Draft Logistics Plan

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Concept of Support
CLASS I:
- Food vendor will be provided through ACSA or
contract and will provide three meals per day for
approx. 250 personnel.
- 130 x MREs at the airport and one (1) day of
supply at MAFCO.
CLASS II:
- General office supplies provided through ACSA.
MAFCO
KAMUZU INT
AIRPORT
CLASS III:
- ACSA to provide fuel throughout the exercise
(e.g. Buses, forklift, tractor trailer, generators,
baggage truck, VIP vehicles)
- Fuel required during exercise will be diesel and
petrol.
CLASS VIII:
- U.S. will deploy with sufficient Level 1 supplies.
- MDF Level 1 provided by MAFCO Clinic.
CLASS IV, V, VI, VII, IX:
- No requirements
LILONGWE AIR
BASE
TRANSPORTATION:
- JRSOI: Troops will be received at Kamuzu International Airport, bused to Lilongwe Air Base to be in-processed and then
bused to MAFCO.
- At Lilongwe Air Base Troops will be given MREs.
- At MAFCO Troops will be given mosquito nets with their billeting.
FIELD SERVICES:
- Laundry will be requested through ACSA for two day services..

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Draft Medical Plan

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SA16 Concept of HSS

Levels of Care by Location
CLS -Self-aid / Buddy Aid
Level I MAFCO (3ID PA & Medic, MDF Clinic)
Level I US Embassy Health Unit (During RSOI)
Level II Hospital Kamuzu Central
Level III/IV LRMC, Germany (Primary)
Level III/IV Unitas Hospital, Pretoria, SA (Emergent Alternate)
LRMC
Regulated
9:30 hr flight
7500km
Methods of Evacuation
MAFCO
(CPX Site)
Local Area
P: Ground Ambulance (Provided by MDF from MAFCO)
A: Ground civilian / conference vehicle / military vehicle
Patient Movement to Higher Levels of Care (Inter-theater)
APOD: Lilongwe International Airport (LLW), Lilongwe, Malawi
Pri: TPMRC-E regulated flight from Lilongwe to LRMC, Germany
(7500km)
- 9:30 hour flight, TPMRC response time may take 24 48hrs.
Alt: TPMRC-E regulated flight from Lilongwe Airport to Unitas Hosp
(Pretoria), Joburg (1428km), 2:20 hour flight, TPMRC response time may
take 24 48hrs.
TPMRC-E regulates / approves aero-medical evacuation with crew, AE
from Europe, or via International SOS
APOD
U.S. Embassy or Hotel

Kamuzu Central
Hospital
Or
Partners in Hope Clinic
Regulated
2:20 hr flight
1428km
LEVEL I
LEVEL II
Kamuzu Central MTF will be visited by USARAF Med Planner at the

MPE
**Contact the DATT/Embassy/COIC for any medical care/evacuation need**
**Contact the DATT/Embassy/COIC of any country that will be involved, i.e.
RSA**
LEVEL III/Emergency Surgery

LEVEL IV
Unitas Hospital
Pretoria, SA
*Not to Scale
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Draft Communications Plan

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SA 16 Communication Task
Completed Task
Identified communication requirements for each
nodal venue
Created a draft communication requirement
concept
Create a communication lay out for each
communication venue
ID communication Vendors for:
Telecommunication, cellphones, and computer
retail vendors (Market Research)
Obtain Grid coordinates for spectrum analysis
ID communication PACE plan
Deliverables
Validate emergency communication plan
Finalize communication concept
Finalize communication asset support

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Draft Force Protection Plan

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Force Protection Composition

Security Support: Malawi Defense Forces (MDF) will provide security for the
entire exercise
MDF Military Police
1 x Section support security of movements
1 x Section augment security support at MAFCO
Regular MDF
MAFCO 1 x Platoon of Regular Army security support (ACPs)
Paratrooper Battalion
1 x Platoon security support (MAFCO billeting perimeter)
1 x Platoon support Quick Reaction Force (QRF)
Layered approach: Unit, Individual, MDF Measures
All movements will have a MDF Military Police escort
2 IBCT Force Protection POC:
- 1LT Isidoro, Enrile
MDF Security Chiefs:
- MAJ M. Mjumira - Security POC for Paratrooper Battalion
- CPT Kalenga, Lameck - Security POC for MDF Military Police
As of: 10 DEC 2015
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Conference Deliverables
Reconfirm Joint Event Life Cycle (JELC) and Milestones
Validate Training and Exercise Objectives
Finalize Exercise Control Group (ECG)
Begin MESL Development, Academic, and Unit Validation plans
Draft Exercise Support Arrangement
Conduct leaders reconnaissance of training site
Finalize C4I requirements
Finalize logistical support requirements
Develop execution matrix and exercise manning documents
Identify key issues and develop resolutions/ recommendations
Conduct out brief to leadership
Generate conference minutes
Generate Final Planning Event agenda

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Questions

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UNCLASSIFIED

MAIN PLANNING EVENT

The overall classification of this

As of: 10 DEC 2015

Slide POC: Eugene Martin

As of: 10 DEC 2015

Area of Operations (Malawi)

Dates: 1-12 August 2016

Exercise Location is Lilongwe, Malawi

As of: 10 DEC 2015

Slide POC: Eugene Martin

Malawi Defense Force

As of: 10 DEC 2015

Slide POC: Eugene Martin

Schedule and Deliverables

As of: 10 DEC 2015

Slide POC: Eugene Martin

As6of: 10 DEC 2015

Slide POC: Eugene Martin

As7of: 10 DEC 2015

U.S. Army Africa CG Guidance

As of: 10 DEC 2015

Exercise Objectives, Mission and Intent

Slide POC: Eugene Martin

As of: 10 DEC 2015

Proposed Exercise Objectives

As of: 10 DEC 2015

Proposed Mission Statement

MDF, U.S. forces, and SADC member nations conduct

Slide POC: Eugene Martin

As of: 10 DEC 2015

Proposed Commanders Intent

As of: 10 DEC 2015

Slide POC: Eugene Martin

As of: 10 DEC 2015

US and SADC forces

Joint Event Life Cycle:

The exercise will begin with an Opening Ceremony and

Basic Concept Brief

Salima City, Malawi

- Conduct Command Post Exercise (CPX)

- Conduct Joint Reception of all participants

MPE/ TPFDD Detailed Concept Brief

= AFRICOM Required Briefs

Slide POC: Eugene Martin

As of: 10 DEC 2015

Slide POC: Eugene Martin

As of: 10 DEC 2015

Proposed Training Topics (1 of 2)

As of: 10 DEC 2015

Proposed Training Topics (2 of 2)

Slide POC: Eugene Martin

As of: 10 DEC 2015

Proposed Academic Topics

Explore the integration of enhanced

HQ Staff Training (PKSOI)

As of: 10 DEC 2015

Proposed Exercise Scenario

MONUSCO force rotational

As of: 10 DEC 2015

Proposed Scenario Guidance

Slide POC: Eugene Martin

As of: 10 DEC 2015