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AMERICA'S ARMY – OUR PROFESSION (AAOP) FY 17 -18 LESSON PLAN SLIDES FY 17 -18 America's Army – Our Profession (AAOP) "One Army, Indivisible" 1

Gen. Mark A. Milley at NGAUS 2015 Gen. Mark A. Milley speaks to attendees at the 137 th NGAUS General Conference and Exhibition. http: //cape. army. mil/videos/gen-mark-a-milley-at-ngaus-2015 Source: https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=a. BFhw. Vh. Ln. CI (09: 25 -10: 55) FY 17 -18 America's Army – Our Profession (AAOP) "One Army, Indivisible" 2

Learning Objectives Ø Compare the essential role of each component, community of practice, and cohort Ø Demonstrate examples of how each component, community of practice, and cohort contributes to the mission Ø Explain the importance of mutual trust and cohesion as a Total Force FY 17 -18 America's Army – Our Profession (AAOP) "One Army, Indivisible" 3

One Army, Indivisible Theme Video The Total Force operates as an indivisible team. Soldiers and Army Civilians serving in all components share an identity as trusted Army professionals who are inspired to honorably fulfill their oaths of service to the Nation. http: //cape. army. mil/videos/one-army-indivisible-theme-video FY 17 -18 America's Army – Our Profession (AAOP) "One Army, Indivisible" 4

Purpose of the Army As the land-based branch of the Joint Force, the Army: Ø Preserves peace and security by providing for the defense of the United States, the Commonwealths, possessions, and any areas occupied by the United States; Ø Supports national policies and helps achieve national objectives; and Ø Assists in overcoming aggressive acts that threaten the American people and the national interests of the United States. AUSA, Profiles of the US Army, 2014/2015, page 10 Derived from US Code Title 10 FY 17 -18 America's Army – Our Profession (AAOP) "One Army, Indivisible" 5

Mission of the Army The mission of the United States Army is to fight and win conflicts and achieve national interests by providing expeditionary forces with campaign qualities, as part of the joint force. We do this by Ø Organizing, equipping, and training Army forces for prompt and sustained combat incident to operations on land; Ø Integrating Army capabilities with those of the other Armed Services; Ø Accomplishing all missions assigned by the President, Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders; and Ø Remaining ready while preparing for the future. ADP 1, SEPT 2012 FY 17 -18 America's Army – Our Profession (AAOP) "One Army, Indivisible" 6

The Army as a Department of Government The Army has both operational and institutional forces. Without the Institutional Army, the Operational Army cannot function; without the Operational Army, the Institutional Army has no purpose. These two domains of the Army are commonly referred to as the Operating Force and Generating Force. FY 17 -18 America's Army – Our Profession (AAOP) "One Army, Indivisible" 7

Army National Guard Facts and Roles State Role Ø Founded on December 13, 1636 Ø First militia regiments organized in Massachusetts Ø Soldiers in 54 States and Territories Ø Target end strength for FY 2017 is 343, 000 Soldiers Ø 8 Divisions, 28 Brigade Combat Teams Ø In general, receive 39 training days each year Ø Dual responsibilities to their State and the Nation Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ordered to service by Governor Protect life and property Preserve peace and public safety Emergency relief during natural disasters Search and rescue operations Defense support to civil authorities Maintenance of vital public services Counter-drug operations Subject to civil laws Can be employed for law enforcement Federal Role Ordered to active duty by President Maintain forces for mobilization during war Provide assistance during national emergencies Operational reserve for Regular Army to fight and win our Nation’s wars Ø Subject to UCMJ Ø Can only be employed for law enforcement in special circumstances Ø Ø FY 17 -18 America's Army – Our Profession (AAOP) "One Army, Indivisible" 8

Army National Guard Mission Examples Ø Decisive Action • In 2005, 50% of combat brigades in Iraq were Army National Guard • 42 nd ID – first ARNG Division to command Regular Army brigades in a combat zone • 40 th CAB currently deployed in CENTCOM AOR Maryland National Guard Snow Storm Jonas Ø Peacekeeping – primary force provider in Kosovo for NATO peacekeeping Ø Defense Support to Civil Authorities • 1, 985 National Guard Soldiers assisted during winter storm Jonas (JAN 2016) • Nearly 2, 500 Soldiers assisted with flood relief in Louisiana (AUG 2016) http: //cape. army. mil/videos/mdarng-snow-storm-jonas Ø State Partnership Program – 76 member international affiliation of state national guard forces with partner Source: https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=DAtdr 1 y-BFU country military forces. FY 17 -18 America's Army – Our Profession (AAOP) "One Army, Indivisible" 9

Army Reserve Facts and Roles Federal Role – Individual Ø Ordered to active duty by President Ø Individual mobilization augmentees in crisis or for Active Duty Operational Support Ø Individual Ready Reserve Ø Subject to UCMJ on active duty Ø Founded as the Organized Reserve on April 23, 1908 Ø Changed to Army Reserve in 1952 Ø Target end strength for FY 2017 is 199, 000 Soldiers Ø 50% of the Army’s sustainment units; 25% of the mobilization base-expansion capability; majority of civil affairs Ø In general, receive 39 training days each year Federal Role – Unit Ø Ordered to active duty by President Ø Maintain forces for mobilization during war Ø Provide assistance during national emergencies Ø Operational reserve for Regular Army to fight and win our Nation’s wars Ø Subject to UCMJ on active duty Ø Can only be employed for law enforcement in special circumstances FY 17 -18 America's Army – Our Profession (AAOP) "One Army, Indivisible" 10

Army Reserve Mission Examples Ø Decisive Action • 960 th Quartermaster Company (Iowa USAR) deployed to Kuwait and Iraq • 814 MP Company, 327 MP Battalion (Illinois USAR) deployed to Guantanamo Bay Ø Peacekeeping and Stability Operations – Kosovo (NATO peacekeeping) and Liberia (Ebola support) Ø Defense Support to Civil Authorities – FEMA Support and Flood Relief in West Virginia Ø Multi-component partnerships – 824 th nd ABN QM Co Associated Unit. Reserve with 82 go “When the Guard and to DIV Support) go to war. ” war, (Rigger their communities This is The Army Reserve http: //cape. army. mil/videos/this-is-the-army-reserve Congressman Trent Kelly, Mississippi Source: https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Nxj. Pm. Vc. T 1 HM FY 17 -18 America's Army – Our Profession (AAOP) "One Army, Indivisible" 11

Regular Army Facts and Roles Service Ø Serve on active duty for President Ø Subject to UCMJ Federal Roles Ø On 14 June 1775, The Second Continental Congress formed the Continental Army as a means for the American colonies to fight the forces of Britain. Ø Oldest service of the military Ø Full-time, permanent land-based military force Ø Target end strength for FY 2017 is 476, 000 Soldiers Ø Fight and win our Nation’s wars Ø Provide logistics and support to enable the other services Ø Provide assistance during national emergencies Ø Humanitarian assistance Ø Can only be employed for law enforcement in special circumstances FY 17 -18 America's Army – Our Profession (AAOP) "One Army, Indivisible" 12

Regular Army Mission Examples Ø Decisive Action • Operation Freedom’s Sentinel (Afghanistan) – 10 th MTN DIV, 2 BCT, 4 th ID, 3 rd CR, and SOF • Operation Inherent Resolve (Iraq) – 101 st ABN DIV, 2 BCT, 101 st AB, and SOF Roles of the Army Components Ø Defense Support to Civil Authorities – Defense CBRN Response Force and Defense Coordinating Officers for FEMA Regions Ø Peacekeeping and Stability • MFO Sinai – 2 nd Cavalry Regiment • West Africa – 101 st ABN DIV established Joint Forces Command to combat Ebola Ø Theater Security Cooperation Ø Pacific Pathways support in Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia Ø Operation Atlantic Resolve – 1 st BCT, 3 rd ID and 2 nd CR support to NATO partners http: //cape. army. mil/videos/one-army-indivisible-threetimes-strong FY 17 -18 America's Army – Our Profession (AAOP) "One Army, Indivisible" 13

Do we have an issue with trust between components? Trust among components USAR 20% FY 15 CASAP Trust RA ARNG USAR AVG In RA 88% 82% 89% 86% In ARNG 66% 90% 81% 79% In USAR 67% 80% 86% 78% Total Army 0% [CATEGORY NAME] [PERCENTAGE] Budget Cuts Stereotyp es [CATEGORY NAME] [PERCENTAGE] 2016 Competition for Resources. Resource Constraints Aviation Restructuring Initiative (ARI) FY 17 -18 America's Army – Our Profession (AAOP) "One Army, Indivisible" 14

The Army Profession Trusted Army Professionals Honorable Servants Army Experts Stewards Communities of Practice Profession of Arms Army Civilian Corps FY 17 -18 America's Army – Our Profession (AAOP) "One Army, Indivisible" 15

The Profession of Arms Officers Warrant Officers Enlisted Oath of Office Leaders of the Army Command at all levels Staff and functional areas Responsible for all their units do or fail to do Ø Title 10 Standards of Exemplary Conduct Ø Ø Warrant for WO 1 Oath of Office for CW 2 -CW 5 Ø Technical Experts Ø Command units and detachments Ø Leaders within field Ø Ø Ø FY 17 -18 America's Army – Our Profession (AAOP) "One Army, Indivisible" Ø Ø Ø Includes Junior Enlisted Soldiers and NCOs Oath of Enlistment Soldier’s Creed Backbone of the Army Develop, train and lead Soldiers Maintain standards and discipline 16

The Army Civilian Corps Ø Established on June 19, 2006 Ø Civilians have honorably served within the Army since its establishment by the Continental Congress Army Civilian Support to the Warfighter Ø Largest civilian group within Do. D at 270, 000 Civilians Strong Ø The Army Civilian Corps consists of experienced personnel committed to serving the nation. Army Civilians are an integral part of the Army team; they fill positions on Army staffs and sustain base operations that would otherwise be filled by Soldiers. They provide mission-essential Army Civilians during war capability, stability, and continuity http: //cape. army. mil/videos/the-army-civilian-corpsØ Oath of Office behind-the-mission and peace. Commanders and staff rotate in and Ø Army Civilian Corps out, but the civilian staff remains relatively constant Creed Ø Staff, technical, sustainment expertise FY 17 -18 America's Army – Our Profession (AAOP) "One Army, Indivisible" 17

Soldiers for Life and The Army Family Ø Every member of the Profession of Arms, in all components and in all ranks, is a Soldier and upon returning to the civil sector each continues service in the community as a “Soldier for Life. ” Ø Family support, commitment, resilience, and courage are essential to Army readiness. The Army Family contributes to and strengthens the Army culture of trust and our shared identity as trusted Army professionals who live by and uphold the Army Ethic. FY 17 -18 America's Army – Our Profession (AAOP) "One Army, Indivisible" 18

Do we have an issue with trust between communities of practice? Trust between Po. A and ACC FY 15 CASAP Trust RA ARNG USAR ACC AVG Civilians in 64% Soldiers 75% 72% 82% 74% Soldiers in 55% Civilians 66% 67% 64% 62% TRUST Furloughs Resource Constraints Competition for Resources. Budget Cuts FY 17 -18 America's Army – Our Profession (AAOP) "One Army, Indivisible" 19

Mutual Trust and Cohesion as a Total Force Cohesion forms from: • Cooperation • Confidence • Mutual Trust Dedication to the Army Ethic: Demonstrated in Decisions & Actions Performance of Duty: with Discipline & to Standard Shared understanding through education is an essential first step The Army as a whole is a team of teams Honorable Service & Mission Accomplishment: Despite Adversity, Obstacles, & Challenges FY 17 -18 America's Army – Our Profession (AAOP) "One Army, Indivisible" We build mutual trust between components and communities of practice through consistent demonstration of character, competence and commitment in our daily interactions Training and experience in cooperative partnerships between the components builds the confidence to reinforce trust Through our cooperative efforts focused on common goals, the Army Profession demonstrates it is an indivisible team 20

What do you know about the Total Force? Component/Community of Practice Ø 50% of BCTs in Iraq during 2005 Ø Regular Army Ø Over 30, 000 deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan Ø Army National Guard Ø Current force provider for MFOSinai Ø Army Reserve Ø Profession of Arms Ø Army Civilian Corps Factoids Ø Force provider for Guantanamo Bay confinement operations Ø Includes “Soldiers for Life” FY 17 -18 America's Army – Our Profession (AAOP) "One Army, Indivisible" 21

What do you know about the Total Force? Component/Community of Practice Ø 50% of BCTs in Iraq during 2005 Ø Regular Army Ø Over 30, 000 deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan Ø Army National Guard Ø Current force provider for MFOSinai Ø Army Reserve Ø Profession of Arms Ø Army Civilian Corps Factoids Ø Force provider for Guantanamo Bay confinement operations Ø Includes “Soldiers for Life” FY 17 -18 America's Army – Our Profession (AAOP) "One Army, Indivisible" 22

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