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The Team Blue Workspace document outlines objectives and key results with associated priority and progress percentages, tracks the level of interest from various stakeholders, identifies obstacles along with their impact, and poses critical questions regarding the preparation of drill status guardsmen (DSG) for a potential Great Power Competition (GPC) conflict. It questions the feasibility of conducting "real world" training at home stations, inquires about limitations faced, seeks to understand the Wing commander's expectations for readiness, and considers whether guardsmen need to be sent elsewhere for training or can be adequately prepared at their home station.
Objectives & Key Results – Blue
Date Entered
Objective or Key Result
Priority
Progress %
Self-Assessment
10/25/2024
Conduct 12 interviews
000
100Open
10/25/2024
Cox - Get with LT Gutierrez for a follow-up after the A2 conference
000
100Open
10/21/2024
Talk to C-130 and F-16 groups at ARC WEPTAC in Tucson (Clark)
000
50Open
10/21/2024
Follow up call with MITRE team - cox
000
Open
10/18/2024
Finish Team Charter
000
100Open
11/6/2024
“Showcase” steps 1-3 of MPC at 162nd
000
100Open
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Level of Interest in Solution – Blue
Beneficiary, Group, or Decision Maker
Initial Level of Interest
Ongoing Level of Interest
Notes
Maj Ben Yokley 140 XP, former Intel
High
Open
Captain Ryan White 157 SIO
TBD
Open
SMSgt Allen, Jonathan (140th Intel)
LOW/MID
Open
Col Dean Owen “Cowboy” 161 Operations Group Commander KC-135
High
Open
1LT Brokaw 161ARW Intel SRO
High
Open
Col Jessica Hastings 161 Wing Commander
High
Open
Brian DeAngelis 157 Intel SEL
High
Open
Shannon Vansplunder OSS CC 157th
High
Open
Capt Robert Hirschmann 356 FS/IN
TBD
Open
Lt Col Joseph R Curran “SCAB” 356th FS
TBD
Open
Sarah Laperle Intel NCOIC 157th
High
Open
Elliott Eng Intel NCOIC 8th IS
High
Open
Richard Hubbard MITRE project lead
Very High
Open
Lt Col Kip Truasch, WADS Director of Operations
Very High
Open
1LT Jayde Bord 355th FS Intel
MID
Open
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Obstacles – Blue
Obstacle
Impact
Notes
Class vs unclass
high
Open
Funding
high
Open
Buy-in at Unit levels
medium
Open
Open
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Output & Attempt
☻Problem Statement: With less than 60 drill periods before a potential Great Power Competition (GPC) conflict, the intelligence community lacks easily accessible and accelerated “real world” home station training. This will be a root cause for full spectrum mission degradation, inevitably leading to substantial loss of life and assets.
With less than 60 drill periods before a potential Great Power Competition conflict, we’ve identified a root cause for potential full spectrum mission degradation, inevitably leading to substantial loss of life and assets in a high-intensity combat scenario. The intelligence community lacks easily accessible and accelerated “real world’ home station training, requiring immediate attention and leadership support. **
Refined problem: There Air Force Intelligence career field lacks proficiency in effectively mission planning for a Joint Air Warfare Operation.
Currently the intelligence community and most airmen across many AFSCs do not have enough accelerated and accessible real world home station training to prepare them for a high intensity combat scenario.
23-2 TTAO_CH0 (1).pdf
1.1 MB
Common Problems across bases (Symptoms) through research
Defining The Problem
Beneficiaries
-Not enough realistic training to properly train for a GPC type fight at home station
-Not ready for fight without more realistic training for proficiency especially with the DSG’s
-Not enough funding to send all DSGs to realistic type exercises (flag exercises)
-If funding is procured, not enough manpower to backfill full time positions when looking to send individuals to exercises
-Not enough man power at home station to put together a large scale exercise/ build out scenarios
-Not enough simulation/gaming type training used to better prepare individuals for GPC type combat
- Complacent with the Status Quo / Check the box / Pencil Whipping
-Having smaller scale exercises at home station is beneficial because it is more difficult for the adversary to collect on what were doing and how were doing it
-somehow create a Red Flag/ AAMIC/ Lonestar at home station, AFSIM
- Accelerating the training for DSGs in 60 drill periods at home is vital to highlight that inadequate preparation for a GPC type conflict, which can lead to catastrophic losses of lives and assets. Realistic virtual scenario-based training is essential to ensure readiness, prevent tragedy, and protect our most valuable resources
-We can keep realistic simulated training at home station to save massive amounts of time and money
-To enhance the realism of virtual training across multiple airframes, AFSCs, and MAJCOMs, we need to implement advanced simulation technologies, integrate diverse training scenarios, and foster inter-service collaboration.
- AFSC main beneficiary: Intel/ Other beneficiaries: aircrew, tactics, ground control interception (GCI), air battle manager (ABM), cyber, XP, etc
- Wings involved: 162, 161, 140, 356
- Air Frames: F16, KC135
- MAJCOMS: ANG, ACC, AMC
- Departments: A2, A3
- Air, Army, Navy, Marines, Air Guard, Army Guard, Reserves
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VISION: 3927, 3977, LumenLabs - Lumena INC
MUSTS (Most Uncertain Scenario Test)
Yes/No/ Evidence
- Is a different type of training necessary for a GPC fight?
- Can we make the training realistic?
- if there is a new type of training, will it be adopted with the current regulations and training requirements?
-Do we have something tangible?
- Yes, multiple scenarios have been run with current training standards and current assets, and there is massive loss of life and assets (CSIS article example)
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- Yes, if the current training requirements can be changed
- No, right now we are figuring out our idea
Training Competency #1: an IA must be able to complete “task x” under time pressure (defined as 20 mins or less).
Training Competency #2: an IA must be able to complete “task x” in an extremely noisy environment.
Training Competency #3: an IA must be able to complete “task x” in a location experiencing hostile fire.
Training Competency #4: an IA must be able to complete “task x” with rapidly updating data inputs.
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Format: If action then, outcome 1, 2, 3
If we do not change the current intelligence training at home station then there will be significant loss of life and assets
Team Agreement Template MO.docx
29.3 kB
ARC WEPTAC Contacts
nato-wargaming-handbook-202309.pdf
3.8 MB
Simulate to Innovate Scenario V 1.0
Hypothesis: We can use the mission Planning Cell (MPC) Process to realistically simulate intelligence training in real world scenarios with reward and punishment style of wargaming.
Timeline: ?
Players: 1 Intel Analyst (Trainee)/ 1 Pilot (Trainee)
Objectives:
Inventx_1_-_AFSIM.pdf
1.8 MB
Blooms_Taxonomy_SpiderWeb.pdf
79.5 kB
ASU group who invented VR Goggles.
The Air Force Intelligence career field undergoes technical training focused primarily on the adversary and analytical aspects of operations. However, this training does not encompass home station training or the pilot side of the mission. As a result, personnel in this field often lack a comprehensive understanding of how their role integrates with the broader operational environment, including the critical linkages between intelligence and aircrew operations. This knowledge gap can impact the effectiveness of mission planning and execution, as it limits their ability to see the full scope of the operational picture.
Scenario Script ideas
Idea #1 Big Game Scenario
Air Combat Strategy Training Script
1. Introduction to Strategic Air Combat
Narrator:
"Welcome to the Air Combat Strategic Training module. In modern aerial warfare, raw skill alone won't make you a successful pilot—you need a sharp mind to outthink, outmaneuver, and outlast your opponents. Today, you’ll learn how to use strategy to dominate the skies and achieve victory. This training focuses on mission planning, resource management, and strategic decision-making during air combat."
Objective:
2. Mission Briefing and Objectives
Narrator:
"Every successful mission begins with a detailed briefing. Your first task as a commander is to gather intelligence, assess the objectives, and allocate resources accordingly. Let's start with your mission briefing."
Scenario:
Trainee Actions:
Narrator:
"Before you assign your fighters, take a moment to assess the enemy. What are their strengths and weaknesses? Where are their key defensive positions? What kind of aircraft do they have? You’ll need to consider all of these factors in your strategy."
3. Strategic Planning and Resource Allocation
Narrator:
"Air combat is not just about flying and shooting—it's about allocating limited resources, such as aircraft, weapons, and time, in the most effective way possible. Your squadron will be limited in numbers and will face multiple threats. How will you manage these resources?"
Trainee Actions:
Narrator:
"Don’t forget to think about contingencies. If your primary force encounters heavy resistance, do you have a backup plan? What if you run out of fuel? Strategic flexibility is essential in warfare."
4. Tactics and Engagement Strategy
Narrator:
"Now that you've planned your mission, let’s focus on how to engage the enemy. In strategic air combat, choosing the right tactic at the right moment can make or break the mission. Your tactics must be dynamic, adapting to changing conditions in the air."
Training Focus:
Trainee Actions:
Narrator:
"In air combat, the fight is constantly shifting. Use every tool at your disposal—radar, flares, chaff, and decoys—to throw off the enemy’s aim. Adjust your tactics based on their responses."
5. Tactical Communication and Coordination
Narrator:
"Effective communication with your squadron is vital. A commander who can't coordinate their forces will quickly lose control of the battlefield. It’s crucial to know when to give orders, when to listen to feedback, and how to adapt to evolving situations."
Trainee Actions:
Narrator:
"Successful coordination goes beyond giving orders—it’s about understanding the strengths and weaknesses of your team and ensuring that everyone plays their part in executing the mission."
6. Decision-Making Under Pressure
Narrator:
"Now, let’s simulate real-time strategic decision-making. In actual air combat, you’ll often face time-sensitive decisions that could decide the outcome of the entire mission."
Scenario:
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