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Set up a USJTF Command Post USJTF Task 11

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Terminal Learning Objective

• Action: Learn how to set up a USJTF Brigade or Higher

command post to support USJTF members in the field at a

Major USJTF event or Operations around then world.

• Conditions: Online Presentation

• Standards: Be able to effectively deploy, set up, and

maintain the USJTF Command post to support USJTF

Airsoft Forces at big games and events with planning areas,

and on the field intelligence.

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Reasons for a Command post

• The USJTF Command post Setup gives teams the ability to plan pre Airsoft game maneuvers, set up high tech computer systems such as the USJTF Battle-Net, and to track both friendly and enemy troops in one facility.

• Pre Airsoft Game operations such as briefings and planning require such a facility for units to be effective for the Operation or event they are attending.

• Gives the Officer in Charge (OIC) a centralized hub for command and control.

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Locations

The USJTF Command Post Can be set up in a variety of locations

Airsoft Operations

Airsoft Skirmish Games

USJTF Hosted Operations

USJTF Training Locations

USJTF Training Games

During (CPX) Command Post Exercise Drills (Training sessions that focus on how to use the command post with

the staff and the commander moving simulated troops)

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The USJTF Command Post

(Set up the same way)

CP KEY

Light

Computer

Chair

Table

Power Supply

Generator

Wire (Power)

Walls/Camo net

Projector

Screen for

projector

Only Entrance

Guard Shack

Sand Bags

10X10 Pop UP

INTEL Side

Operations Side

Briefing Room

Generator

100ft from

USJTF

Command

post

Guard

shack

EXT Space for charger's

UAV Feed

USJTF

BattleNet

(Intel)

Briefing

Comp

USJTF

BattleNet

(OPS)

Friendly

force

Tracker

Map

Board

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Items needed • Tables (6 Foot) (12)

• Chairs (Lawn) (19)

• Easy pop up Canopies (10X10) (4)

• Computer, Laptop (Intel) MIN (1) MAX (2)

• Computer, Laptop (Operations) MIN (1) MAX (2)

• CAMO Net by location terrain camouflage (60X60)

• Projector Screen and projector (1 of each)

• Power Supply with four ports and grounding plug (5)

• Cord Electrical 100 Feet (6)

• Cord Electrical 25 feet (12)

• Map (Area of operation 5 by 5 feet) (1)

• Lights, Car 100V (Hung up in ceiling ) (5)

• Generator: At least a 4,400 Watt 120V Rated system

• Sandbags (To mask generator noise) (100)

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Roles of the Command post

• Act as the nerve cell for all USJTF Operations

• Collect and distribute vital information to USJTF Units

• Collect enemy intelligence information

• Collect friendly intelligence information

• Provide conference rooms for Senior staff meetings

• Provide briefing areas for field commanders

• Store and operate USJTF Digital Computer Systems

• Provide map boards for tracking of friendly and enemy elements

• Most important: Provide coffee and goodies to staff (J/K)

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Pre Game Functions

• The USJTF Command Post is configured to not just host

battlefield command and control, as it holds many roles.

Briefings: Briefings are held in the command post for all

events and operations. The command post provides a safe

and secure area (To the enemy) to converse in. Brigade

commanders should brief all company commanders before

every operation. Divisions should brief Brigades and so on.

Meetings: Senior Staff and Senior commanders can host

meetings in the Conference rooms on request.

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Duties of the Command post

(guard shack)

• Strike Team Element in shifts are the security for the USJTF Command post at major Games and events.

• Limits entry to USJTF Members only by the rank designated by the (OIC) Officer in charge or other designated members by Pass (This is briefed to the SNCO Senior Sergeant of the guard shift by the OIC). Also Salutes Senior Officers when passing into the command Post (COL-LTG) are required.

• Patrols outer perimeter for enemy listeners. NO NON USJTF Entry or listening permitted unless authorized by the OIC of USJTF Forces for the event!

• Usually manned by a Strike Team (Min three members with a USJTF NCO)

• Senior security NCO Reports all breaches of security to the USJTF(OIC) Officer in Charge

Security force mission: To keep USJTF Plans and operations secret!

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Duties of the Command post

(Commander) • Oversee USJTF Command post operations and work with the Intelligence

and Operations Officer on all duties.

• Check Enemy and Friendly situations, reports, and intelligence and make a

feasible command decision on where and how to move forces

• Ensure any updated intelligence or Movement orders by the staff

are immediately passed to friendly units

• Work with Battlefield commanders keeping constant communications with

USJTF Units Post up a guard roster for the USJTF Command post for all

USJTF Teams at the event to follow and brief the guard force to your

requirements to entry to the command post.

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Duties of the Command post

(Operations Officer) • Track current update of all friendly units in the Airsoft Area of operations by

either map with Unit Markers or Digitally VIA computer using the USJTF

Battle-net system

• Ensure commander is updated with accurate friendly forces information

• Ensure any updated intelligence or Movement orders by the commander

are immediately passed to friendly units

• Update and track Friendly forces losses and situation reports

• Move forces VIA Radio around the battlefield on order of the commander

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Duties of the Command post

(Intel Officer)

• Track current update of all Enemy units in the Airsoft Area of operations by

either map with Unit Markers or Digitally VIA computer using the USJTF

Battle-net system

• Ensure commander is updated with accurate Enemy forces information

• Ensure any updated intelligence or Movement orders regarding the enemy

are immediately passed to friendly USJTF units

• Update and track Enemy forces losses

• Receive SALUTE Reports from friendly units and log them into either the

battle board of the USJTF Battle-net system