Maj Gen Catton's Welcome Remarks

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US Strategic Command
Worldwide Joint Training Conference 2004 31
August 2004
Mr. Patrick McVay USSTRATCOM / OP70
UNCLASSIFIED
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Command Training Program

• A successful command training program supports
  the development and sustainment of a trained and
  ready force that can perform assigned tasks to
  specific standards. Effective training molds
  human and material resources into cohesive,
  combat-ready units.
• Challenges
• (1) Defining what is meant by trained and
  ready force
• (2) Developing a coordinated, synchronized,
  and comprehensive training plan that addresses
  individual, staff, and collective training
  requirements

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Joint Training Vision

• Everyone required to conduct military operations
  will be trained, under realistic conditions and
  to exacting standards, prior to execution of
  those operations. People selected for joint
  assignments will be trained prior to reaching
  their duty locations.
• CJCSI 3500.01C
• Joint Training System Phase III (Execution) -
  Tasks, conditions, and standards provide the
  foundation for training assessments.
• Mission Readiness is now directly tied to these
  same tasks, conditions, and standards (Command
  JMETL).

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USSTRATCOM Issue 01

• 04STRATCOM01 Broaden the dialogue with and
  participation of the Combatant Commands in
  Training Transformation Management and Oversight
• Discussion Combatant Commands are currently
  represented by CJCS (DJS at T2 Executive Steering
  Group and DJ7 at T2 Senior Advisory Group).
  These two governing bodies oversee the resolution
  of issues and manage the T2 process for the
  Department, yet there has been no routine
  opportunity for combatant commands to directly
  engage at this level.
• Impact To transform the total force and meet
  combatant commanders needs, combatant commands
  should be actively involved in the process at the
  highest levels - not just within the three core
  capabilities.
• Submitted By USSTRATCOM / OP70, Mr. Pat McVay,
  [phone], DSN 272-7697, mcvaypa_at_stratcom.mil
  
• Endstate Formal processes and procedures
  established that provide combatant commands the
  opportunity to provide flag level input to DJS
  and DJ7 regarding T2 ESG and SAG agenda items.

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USSTRATCOM Issue 02

• 04STRATCOM02 Establish combatant command
  controlled training funds, separate from the CJCS
  Exercise Program, to address unique joint force
  headquarters training requirements.
• Discussion Combatant Commands have staff
  (individual and collective) training requirements
  that address command-specific needs and
  priorities.
• Impact Individual and collective staff training
  requirements that are not met are readily visible
  during command exercises. This detracts from the
  command exercise training value and leads to a
  less capable force.
• Submitted By USSTRATCOM / OP70, Mr. Pat McVay,
  [phone], DSN 272-7697, mcvaypa_at_stratcom.mil
  
• Endstate Programmed training funds, separate
  from CJCS Exercise Program, that allow each
  Combatant Command to exercise discretion on focus
  and weight of training effort.

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USSTRATCOM Issue 03

• 04STRATCOM03 Improve training and exercise
  coordination between USSTRATCOM and JFCOM / JWFC.
  
• Discussion USJFCOM visit in Aug 04 identified
  emerging areas of support across multiple mission
  sets. Follow-up is needed to ensure these
  efforts are effectively coordinated.
• Impact USJFCOM / JWFC expertise and support
  will help USSTRATCOM improve its ability to
  integrate Strategic National Tasks and Global
  Mission Tasks into Joint Force Headquarters
  exercises.
• Submitted By USSTRATCOM / OP70, Mr. Pat McVay,
  [phone], DSN 272-7697, mcvaypa_at_stratcom.mil
  
• Endstate Formalize and establish relationships
  with JFCOM / JWFC on issues relating to
  USSTRATCOM missions and training / exercise
  requirements.

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USSTRATCOM Issue 04

• 04STRATCOM04 Improve coordination of
  command-linked tasks and fidelity of associated
  conditions and standards.
• Discussion Establishing the appropriate linkage
  between combatant command joint mission essential
  tasks (JMETs) and the associated command-linked
  tasks provides the basis for readiness
  assessments and supports effective training.
• Impact If command-linked tasks are not properly
  coordinated ( with mutually agreed upon
  conditions and standards ) assessments may not
  accurately reflect readiness issues (DOTMLPF).
• Submitted By USSTRATCOM / OP70, Mr. Pat McVay,
  [phone], DSN 272-7697, mcvaypa_at_stratcom.mil
  
• Endstate Combatant Commands and Combat Support
  Agencies report readiness and training
  assessments against agreed upon standards.