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311th Signal Command (Theater)VisionVision:  “One Team” of ready and resilient professionals delivering responsive, reliable, and operationally relevant network capabilities to 

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our fellow USARPAC and USPACOM warfighters ‐‐ on time and on target, regardless of location or mission.

MissionMission:  311th SC(T) provides trained and ready forces in order to plan, install, operate, maintain, secure and defend Army, Joint and Coalition networks throughout the Pacific Theater in order to enable mission command for warfighters. As directed, supports cyberspace operations to ensure US/Allied 

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freedom of action in cyberspace and to deny the same to our adversaries.

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What We DoWhat We Do PrioritiesPrioritiesSupport the Warfighter: Theater Operational Support:

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•• Operational Mission Command ISO Pacific WarfightersOperational Mission Command ISO Pacific Warfighters

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•• Contingency SupportContingency Support•• HADRHADR•• RHN GuamRHN Guam•• Global Enterprise InitiativesGlobal Enterprise Initiatives•• Change ManagementChange Management•• Network OperationsNetwork Operations•• Joint IntegrationJoint Integration

USARAKUSARAK•• ARFORGEN / Regionally Aligned Forces (RAF)ARFORGEN / Regionally Aligned Forces (RAF)

•• Pacific Theater Enterprise InitiativesPacific Theater Enterprise Initiatives

•• Building Partner CapacityBuilding Partner Capacity

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•• Joint IntegrationJoint IntegrationJSOTFJSOTF‐‐PP •• Korea Transformation Korea Transformation USFJUSFJ

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Pacific Signal Prioritiesg

• Operational Mission Command ISO Pacific WarfightersS h Th /TJFLCC• Set the Theater/TJFLCC

• ARFORGEN / Regionally Aligned Forces (RAF)• Support to 335th TSC/Guam/Japan/Korea• Support to 335th TSC/Guam/Japan/Korea

• Pacific Theater Enterprise Initiatives• Mission Command Facility/Unified CapabilitiesMission Command Facility/Unified Capabilities

• Building Partner Capacity• Cyber Engagement/TSCPy g g

• Korea Transformation/Readiness • YRP/LPP

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Intent is to align USARPAC engagement initiatives

Partner Engagement StrategyIntent is to align USARPAC engagement initiatives with USPACOM and USARCYBER objectives to:

1. Build partner capacity for Cyber IA/CND operations to Inform and Influence Activities

Id tif t ti l f t i i t iti & id• Identify potential for training opportunities & provide mobile training teams

2. Increase US Army and Partner Nation interoperability• Promote Standard BPP’s/ TTP’s• Enable baseline data for exercise and crisis planning

3 Identify challenges and focus areas for future exchanges3. Identify challenges and focus areas for future exchanges • Inform updates to functional plans• Develop framework for future exchanges

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UNCLASSIFIED FOUOEvent: LTC Motes, LTC Shell, CW4 Polk, MSG Austin, and Mr. Chilson from USARPAC conducted a Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert Exchange at the RTA HQ in Bangkok.

Royal Thai Army (RTA)/USARPAC Cybersecurity SMEE25-27 February 2014, Bangkok, Thailand

Objectives: Conduct the inaugural Cybersecurity SMEE between USARPAC and the RTA.

• Gain a better understanding of the RTA’s current Cybersecurity posture.

P id i f ti t th RTA US• Provide information to the RTA on US training methodologies for its Information Assurance and Cybersecurity Workforce.• Discuss techniques for recognizing threats on computer networks and systems and how to respond to them.

Sh id d t h i f i• Share ideas and techniques for managing networks under a Cyber threat environment through NetOps.

USARPAC’s delegation LTC Motes (G6), LTC Shell (516th), CW4 Polk (SCC), MSG Austin (G6), and Mr. Chilson (RCC) contributed to 3 days of briefings and discussions with 35 counterparts from the RTA on Cyber Workforce Training, Incident Response, and NetOps. Among others, the RTA was represented by MG Karnchananan, MG

Pipitkul, COL Rittee, & COL Suthep. Supporting Agencies:• USARPAC G6

Desired Effect / Outcomes:

• USARPAC G6• USARPAC Space and Cyber Center• 311th (T) SC / 516th Signal Brigade• Pacific Regional Cyber Center (RCC)• JUSMAG THAI

ff• Gain information to assist in future Cybersecurity training and operations.• Continue to build relationships between the USARPAC and RTA Signal Corps.• RTA expressed a desire to receive training on following topics: User training

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training on following topics: User training, Incident Handling, Ethical Hacking, Forensics.• RTA recognizes Cybersecurity threats and is eager to develop a roadmap to address these challenges.

The event began with an opening ceremony, that included a picture in front of the Rama V Monument at the RTA

Headquarters in Bangkok.

The group enjoyed camaraderie at an icebreaker, that included fine food, drinks, conversation, and karaoke.

UNCLASSIFIED FOUOEvent: LTC Gregory Motes is representing USARPAC in Pacific Endeavor, providing mentorship to the Information Assurance /Computer Network Defense Technical Working Group and planning the Cyber Endeavor modules for Pacific Endeavor.

Pacific Endeavor Planning Staff Workshop 214-18 April 2014, Tokyo Japan

Background: The purpose of Pacific Endeavor is to establish interoperable communications today so that we may save lives during a multinational Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief (HA/DR) response

Endeavor modules for Pacific Endeavor.

Assistance/Disaster Relief (HA/DR) response tomorrow.

Goals: Build relationship & understanding – Assess C4 system interoperability – Establish procedural interoperability– Build capacity, capability & awareness

i i f ff– Enhance collective unity of effort

The chair and co-chair of the IA/CND Technical Workgroup briefed the Pacific Endeavor Corporate Board on tasks accomplished during PSW2 in Tokyo. One key request is that when countries send their representatives to Cyber

Endeavor in Nepal in August 2014, they send IA/CND professionals with proper experience and certification.Supporting Agencies:• USARPAC G6• USPACOM Multinational Coalition Interoperability Program

Cyber Endeavor Objectives (PSW2)• Produced list of industry/academic partners

Interoperability Program• PACAF/MARFORPAC• Over 20 ASEAN Partner Nations• Over 50 industry/academic/NGO partners

Produced list of industry/academic partners to support Technology Demonstration• Documented Cyber Endeavor information sharing modules:

- Cyber 101; Cyber Threat- IA/CND Policy; Risk Management- Establish and secure a wireless network

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- Computer Network Monitoring/Defense- IA Controls / Incident Response

• Developed Wi-Fi Infrastructure Security Policy, BYOD Policy, Acceptable Use Policy, and refined Multinational Command Center SOP for IA/CND.

Over 60 representatives from 22 nations met at the New Sanno Hotel in Tokyo to conduct planning for Pacific Endeavor, Cyber Endeavor, Phoenix Endeavor and

Spectrum Endeavor.

IA/CND Technical Workgoup for PE 2014 consists of the Chariman, FLT Mohammed Arif (Maldives), the Co-Chairman, MAJ Misham Zail (Malaysia), LTC Gregory

Motes (USARPAC), and Mr. Craig Meyers (PACAF).

UNCLASSIFIED FOUOEvent:Annual Thai National Cyber Security Conference 2014, designed to develop cooperation between government agencies, private sector and academia related to a

National Cyber Security Conference at National Defense Studies InstituteNDSI Security Week 2014, May 6-8, Bangkok Thailand

Purposes:

cyber threat prevention in Thailand to strengthen and deliver consistency in accordance with cyber threats in the future.

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2. To achieve a collaboration and cyber security personnel's development

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security personnel's development standards which are consistent with and can support both current and future threats.

8 Teams competed in a Cybersecurity “Capture the Flag” style competition, while US representatives looked on. In future competitions, the US may look to send a team to compete in the annual Cyber Range

Supporting Agencies:

Objectives:• Increase awareness with ways to cope

• USARPAC G6• JUSMAG THAI• US Army Attaché

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• Establish a strong cooperation between cyber-related authorities of Thailand.

• Additionally, LTC Motes met with the Royal Thai Armed Forces to discuss developing Cybersecurity capabilities

LTC Gregory Motes from USARPAC G6 represented US PACOM providing a briefing on Mobile Cybersecurity,

OPSEC, and Safe Social Networking

LTC Motes and COL Weaver, the US Defense Attaché met with COL Nothapol Boonngam and COL ChartchaiChaigasam from the Joint Operations Directorate of the

RTARF HQ to identify Cyber challenges

Event: MG Walton, 311th Signal Command CDR/USARPAC G6 engages in discussions with LTG Kumtorn, Royal Thai Army Director General of Signal to discuss current engagement strategy and future opportunities to strengthen

Royal Thai Army (RTA) Signal Directorate Engagement12 February 2014, Bangkok, Thailand

Highlights of the Visit:• Provided open lines of communications

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future opportunities to strengthen relationships.

between Signal forces to continue to develop and strengthen relationships with the RTA Signal Leadership and to foster training and engagement opportunities.

• Discussed the respective Command Mission Sets, Organizations, and

LTG Kumtorn welcomes MG Walton and CSM Cherry to the Signal HQ in Bangkok, Thailand. The event begins with a salute ceremony in honor of Royal Thai Army

Soldiers.

gCapabilities and Signal structure of both the RTA and USARPAC/311th SC• Identified need and to continue and build on Signal/Cyber training and engagements to increase interoperability and understanding of RTA/US capabilities and

LTG Kumtorn and MG Walton at the Royal Thai Army Signal Directorate with RTA and US delegates

challenges.

Desired Effect / Outcomes:• Contin e interest in b ilding partner• Continue interest in building partner capacity with RTA and set the conditions for future programmed events in training venues and SMEE• RTA Signal participation in upcoming USARPAC Executive Steering Group (ESG) meeting to formalize agreements(ESG) meeting to formalize agreements• Coordinate interoperability and Cyber exchanges and Identify opportunities for future BN and below combined signal/cyber training

LTG Kumtorn and his staff briefs MG Walton and CSM Cherry on organization, responsibilities, and capabilities

of the Royal Thai Army Signal Directorate.

MG Walton uses the USARPAC Land Power in the Pacific placemat to open discussions with the Royal Thai Army Director of Signal on the organization, roles and

responsibilities of the US Army in the Pacific.

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Event:LTC Motes, SGM Layo and CPT Montalla visited the first RTA Advanced Course Combined Arms CPX which included Signal Captains. Hosted by COL

Royal Thai Army (RTA) Combined Arms CPX Engagement27-31 January 2014, Fort Thanarat, Thailand

Objectives:Continue opening lines of communications

Wongprathang and LTC Kaewkate of the RTA Signal Corps.

Continue opening lines of communications between Signal forces, developing relationships with the RTA Signal Corps to foster future training and engagement opportunities

• Gain a better understanding of training methodologies and doctrine emplo ed bmethodologies and doctrine employed by the RTA through direct observation and engagement.• Identify needs and to Shape desired Signal/Cyber training and engagements for the future to increase interoperability and understanding of RTA capabilities and

LTC Motes, MAJ Goodridge, SGM Layo andCPT Montalla received a mission brief from a RTA

Infantry Captain.

SGM Layo discussed hardware needed for a tactical video teleconferencing system with RTA Signal

personnel at a static display.

understanding of RTA capabilities and challenges.

Supporting Agencies:• USARPAC G6• JUSMAG THAI

Desired Effect / Outcomes:• Share ideas and techniques for Signal planning at the Division level.

The group enjoyed camaraderie while bicycling through a wind farm on a Royal Project Foundation site.

LTC Kaewkate discussed RTA Signal assets available with SGM Layo and LTC Motes while COL Wongprathang

looked on.

p g• Gain information to assist in future BN and below combined signal/cyber training.• Continue to build relationships between the USARPAC and RTA Signal Corps

Objectives:

Event: SGM Shane Layo participated in the Thai-TAC XVI as the USARPAC G6 representative at the RTARF HQ’s in Bangkok.

THAI – TAC XVIThai – American Consultations, Working Groups Meeting

9-11 Apr 2014 Peace Operations Center, RTARF HQ’s Bangkok

Conduct the annual USPACOM Forum that facilitates future mil-mil engagements IOT:

• Build a foundation for COBRA GOLD VISION 2025

E l t ll b fi i l T i L t• Explore mutually beneficial Tri-Lat opportunities• Working Group items from the Defense Strategic Talks• Seek opportunities to “Operationalize” the 2012 Joint Vision Statement• Set the foundation for upcoming Senior• Set the foundation for upcoming Senior Staff and Defense Strategic Talks

Working Group #4 was lead by PACOM J651 DR. Harlor and Deputy Director, Policy and Strategy Division, J3, Colonel Chartchai

Supporting agencies:• USARPAC G6• PACOM J651

THAI TAC participants received opening remarks from both the RTARF J3, LTG Tarnchaiyan and Chief SE Asia Policy Division CAPT St. Pierre as well as stage setting briefs.

Working Group #4 Topics:

• Development of long-term Cyber-Security engagement plan• CCIB Updates as required

• JUSMAGTHAI

CCIB Updates as required• Network Centric Operations Development

Desired Effect / Outcomes:

• PACOM designated PACAF as the EA for all Cyber engagements with RTARFfor all Cyber engagements with RTARF• RTARF identified the need for a Cyber Unit and command structure• Cyber Defense WGs at future CCIBs will be venue for RTARF Cyber objectives• LINK-16 to be operational in 2015

UNCLASSIFIED FOUOEvent:MG Walton, Commander, 311th Theater Signal Command, United States Army Pacific G6 engages in discussions with Colonel Arnold F. Andales, Philippine Army G6 to

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USARPAC and Philippine Army G6-G6 Engagement16 April 2013, Fort Bonifacio, Philippines

Objectives:N t k A t Vi it F ll

provide an information brief on the Theater Army Signal Command construct to strengthen Army to Army Partner Capacity Initiatives

• Network Assessment Visit Follow-up• Cyber Security and IA Awareness• Information Management / Knowledge Management• Electronic Warfare• Radio Frequency Management• Signal Command ConstructS g a Co a d Co st uct

MG Walton is greeted by the Chief of Staff of the Philippine Army with full military honors.

Supporting Agencies:• 311th SC(T)• USPACOM J6• JUSMAG Philippines• RCERT PAC

MGEN Maximo Caro, Chief of Staff of the Philippine Army introduces his Assistant Chief of Staff G6 Col

Andales, and the rest of his team.

Desired Effect / Outcomes:• Network assessment visit follow-up• Extend visit post planning conference• Use Balikatan to interject Cyber initiatives

• RCERT - PAC• USARPAC G6

Use Balikatan to interject Cyber initiatives• Provide Mobile Training Teams to provide expertise and training opportunities on Cyber Security• Knowledge Management, Share TTPs and staff ownership• Inject tactical radio CITADEL training

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objectives to reinforce interoperability• BK14 training opportunities during maintain phase of the mission with Philippine Army Signal community• Force Tracking using GPS (BFT)

CSM Cherry and the Philippine Army Signal Regimental Command Sergeant Major talk about the budget challenges to maintain the

lines of long haul communications.

MG Walton talks Cyber Initiatives with the Philippine Army G6 and his commanders and senior Non

Commissioned Officers during the 29th Balikatan Exercise.