THE NCO LEADERSHIP CENTER OF EXCELLENCESenior Leader Course

NCO Common Core Competencies

S305: Active and Reserve Component CapabilitiesLesson Plan

Lesson Author: Henry M. HerreraCourse Manager: MSG Paul E. CaswellDate Prepared: April 20, 2020

1. REQUIRED TRAINING AID(S) AND RESOURCE(S):SLC Assessment PlanAppendix A, Advance Sheet and Learner HandoutsAppendix B, Facilitator Materials

2. SCOPE:At the end of this two-hour lesson, learners will have investigated active and reserve component capabilities. As a result, learners will have a better understanding of the capabilities of the total Army force.

3. LEARNING OBJECTIVES:TLO: This lesson supports TLO 400-SLC-NCO C3- S300.5 "Demonstrate proficiency in mission command, command and control, and Army and Joint operations as well as understand the operating environment.”

ELO: 400-SLC-NCO C3-S305Action: Investigate active and reserve component capabilities. Condition: As a learner and leader attending the SLC-NCO C3, acting as a platoon sergeant using an organizational-level leadership perspective in a classroom environment, given references, activities and classroom discussions.Standard: Investigation includes—

How the Army operates The roles of the Army The core competencies The role of the Army Reserve The role of the Army National Guard

Learning Domain: CognitiveLevel of Learning: Understanding

Facilitator Note: The definition of the action statement verb ‘investigate’ is to study by close examination.

NCO Common Core Competencies (NCO C3): Operations.

4. ISSUE MATERIAL(S)/REFERENCE(S):a. Advance/Previous Class Issue: S305 Advance Sheet.b. During Class:

(1) One 3x5 card.(2) Learner activity.

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5. ASSIGNED LEARNER REQUIREMENT(S): a. Study: None.b. Read: (8 pages) [18 minutes]

ADP 1, The Army, September 2019, para 1-1, thru 1-6, para 1-9 thru 1-11, para 2-19 thru 2-22, para 2-25 thru 2-33

c. Review: None. d. Scan: None.

6. FACILITIATOR ADDITIONAL READING(S)/MATERIAL(S): ADP 1, The Army, September 2019Learner activity solution

7. CONDUCT OF LESSON:

Facilitator Note: The times listed below reflect the total time allocated for the lesson. The facilitator should pace the lesson according to learners’ needs. Keep in mind that TRADOC PAM 350-70-9, Appendix B dictates a 10-minute administrative/break time after 50 minutes of instruction. While breaks may be written into the lesson plan at their anticipated time, each class may progress through the lesson at a different rate.

a. Lesson Timeline:First Hour: 05 minutes: CE (Slide 1)05 minutes: Publish & Process 40 minutes: GNI 10 minutes: Break

Second Hour:15 minutes: GNI05 minutes: Develop 30 minutes: Apply 10 minutes: Break

b. Concrete experience (05 minutes):

Facilitator Note: Do not introduce the lesson or discuss it before exposing learners to the Concrete Experience (CE). Only give the instructions required to execute the CE. The intent is to put learners in their affective domain. This prepares the learners to enter the cognitive domain and in turn allows learners to focus on the topic and retain knowledge gained.

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Slide 1, Concrete ExperienceFacilitator Note: Pass a 3x5 card out to each learner.

This exercise will promote learners to think ahead about what they know compared to what they will learn in class.

After five minutes have learners place 3x5 card off to the side. They will look at their 3x5 card again at the end of the lesson.

Facilitator Note: It is not necessary to cover all the questions during publish and process. Your target audience’s experience will determine if you need to cover one or use all three questions. It is paramount that you share your own personal and professional experiences with the learners about this lesson while at the same time inviting learners to share theirs as well.

c. Publish and Process (P&P) (05 minutes):

Facilitator Note: Suggest to learners that good notetaking during this portion of the lesson (P&P /Develop) can aid in effective reflection and retention of material while journaling. Learners must contribute to Publish and Process. Building off another learner’s remarks or being in agreement is not acceptable reflection.

Facilitator Note: Questions are designed to get after what the learner felt during the CE. It is very important that you observe the learners reactions [an act (i.e. smirking, rolling eyes, smiling, or shaking head)] during the CE. Learners should share their emotions [what is felt (i.e. frustration, anger, irritation, happiness, or fear)] regarding the CE. Every learner should contribute to the P&P. Agreeing with another learner’s remark(s) is not an acceptable contribution. Facilitate the discussion using the following questions:

1. What is the importance of knowing the three components capabilities?2. How different are the capabilities of each component?

Facilitator Note: Before showing slide 2, transition to Generalize New Information (GNI) by using a learner’s comment, and saying, “That is a great point and brings us to this lesson.” Then show the lesson title slide and introduce the lesson.

d. Generalize New Information (GNI) (55 minutes):

Facilitator Note: The GNI consists of facilitation, collaboration, and activities. The information in this lesson plan is provided to help you facilitate the GNI. You must study the lesson plan to understand the learning outcome, study the facilitator materials to understand the content, and prepare a plan to facilitate the lesson and achieve the learning outcome. Facilitate from the lesson plan not the slides. Facilitating from the slides will cause you to miss critical information. The advance sheet assigns the learner reading requirements. If you enforce the reading requirements, the learners are able to participate in the class discussion. The facilitator must generate new information for the learners by questioning questions aimed at leading the learner’s conversation down the path of self-discovery. Ensure that learners are actively engaged in the discussion of all topics unless

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otherwise noted. Intervene only to get the learners back on track, or if the learners do not know the answers to the questions questioned. Link the information back to the CE whenever possible.

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Slide 2, S305 Active and Reserve Component CapabilitiesFacilitator Note: Introduce the lesson.

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Slide 3, Lesson ScopeFacilitator Note: Allow learners to read lesson scope.

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Slide 4, Learning ObjectiveFacilitator Note: Read the action, condition, and standard statement to the learners.

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How the Army operates (10 minutes):

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Slide 5, Our ServiceFacilitator Note: Allow the learners to read the statement, then ask, “Does this statement still represent who we are as an Army?”

Discuss as necessary.

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Slide 6, How the Army OperatesFacilitator Note: Play the video, have the learners talk about how the Army operates and describe the first thing that comes to mind. Once the learners collaborate with their answers, socialize the following paragraph with them.

Army Video, (:30).

ADP-1, para 1-1 thru 1-6

ResponsibilityThe primary responsibility of our Army is to conduct prompt and sustained land combat as part of the joint force. The Army must deliver ready, trained, and equipped forces to meet the demands placed upon it. Our Nation expects the Army to be lethal, agile, and adaptive. In 1899, Secretary of War Elihu Root wrote, “The real object of having an army is to prepare for war.” When not engaged in direct conflict, the Army focuses its efforts on conducting operations to prepare for and deter war. Our Army achieves readiness through sound doctrine, capable organizations, realistic training and education, modernized equipment, inspired leadership, and disciplined Soldiers. Readiness is what makes our Army credible. Ref: ADP-1, para 1-1

Our Army is interdependent with the other elements of the joint force and serves as the foundation upon which the joint force conducts land operations. Just as the Army requires joint capabilities to conduct operations, the joint force also requires Army capabilities to succeed across the multiple domains of air, land, maritime, space, and cyberspace. Army support to other Services provides key enabling capabilities to the joint force to include operational-level command and control, communications, intelligence, and sustainment support. Only credible and ready land forces operating as an element of the joint force provide U.S. decision makers with strategic options to shape operational environments, prevent conflict, prevail during large-scale ground combat operations, and consolidate gains to win in volatile or uncertain environments. Ref: ADP-1, para 1-2

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Landpower enables the Nation’s leaders to respond to security challenges in definitive and decisive ways. Landpower focuses on destroying an enemy’s armed forces, occupying its territory, and breaking its will. Landpower protects our national interests, brings order to chaos, and protects populations. Only the Army has the capability and capacity to seize, occupy, and control large land areas; provide civil security; and provide a visible and physical presence throughout a territory or country. Controlling land requires a commitment of landpower, a commitment historically met by Army forces and expressed by U.S. Navy Rear Admiral J. C. Wylie:Ref: ADP-1, para 1-3

The Army’s legacy of service makes clear the critical role of the American Soldier before, during, and after conflict. War will continue to remain an intensely human endeavor. To defend our Nation’s security and prosperity in the increasingly interconnected and volatile world, the Army must remain globally engaged, provide America’s leaders with options, and defend the Nation’s vital interests on the ground. This requires a well-trained and equipped Army prepared to protect the homeland, to defeat any enemy worldwide, and to provide disaster relief or humanitarian assistance when called upon.Ref: ADP-1, para 1-4

The Army’s essential characteristics of trust, honorable service, military expertise, stewardship, and ésprit de corps enable the Army to serve America faithfully as an established military profession. These characteristics of the Army Profession reflect our national ideals, the Army Values, the Army Ethic, and the Army’s approach to accomplishing its mission to defend the Constitution and the American people. Soldiers and Department of the Army (DA) Civilians are professionals, guided in everything they do by the Army Ethic. They are certified and bonded with other Army professionals through a shared identity and service within a culture of trust.Ref: ADP-1, para 1-5

Today’s Soldier joins those men and women who previously served the Nation with courage and dedication. The campaigns and battles for which our forbearers fought set clear milestones marking the Army’s role and importance in American history. The Army’s historical legacy discussed in the appendix helps illuminate the challenges our Army faced in the past and will likely face in the future.Ref: ADP-1, para 1-6

The roles of the Army (05 minutes):

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Slide 7, The Roles of the ArmyFacilitator Note: This is a build slide. Have the learners discuss each bullet before moving on to the next one. Information is provided below for facilitation.

Ref: ADP-1, para 2-19 thru 2-22

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Shape Operational Environments The Army provides unique forces with capabilities to shape operational environments. Shaping operational environments allows combatant commanders to reassure partners and deter aggression while establishing conditions that support the potential employment of joint forces. Army regionally aligned forces—including special operations units, Army Reserve units, and Army National Guard units—assist partners with internal defense and develop the capabilities needed to deter adversaries and defeat enemies. (See figure 2-2.) Army forces further develop relationships with multinational partner land forces, share intelligence, strengthen their security forces, increase cultural awareness, and conduct bilateral and multilateral military exercises. Through efforts such as the State Partnership Program, Army National Guard and Reserve units supply unique and dual-trained Soldiers with special skills obtained as civilians to assist in medical and engineering activities, disaster preparedness, critical infrastructure management, and resource protection. Together, these efforts allow the Army to maintain a global landpower network that is critical in shaping operational environments and winning wars. Army forces conduct shaping operations through the day-to-day actions of its Service component commanders, trainers, advisors, and logistic activities as specified under Title 10, USC and support to Title 22 and Title 50, USC. Ref: ADP-1, para 2-19

Preventing ConflictPreventing conflict includes all activities that deter adversary military actions which threaten allies or partners and deny them the ability to achieve objectives counter to U.S. interests. A well-trained, credible, and capable Army reduces the risk of aggression by adversaries because it raises both the risk and potential cost of military action to their forces. Moving ready and trained Army forces into a region tells adversaries that the United States is prepared and willing to protect its interests. Partner nations under external threats understand that introducing U.S. forces alters the regional military balance of power in their favor and bolsters their resolve to resist aggression. Multinational partners and adversaries recognize that Army forces—combined with the nation’s joint air, maritime, and space-based forces—are dominant and therefore are a deterrence to armed conflict. This role meets the objectives described in the National Military Strategy.Ref: ADP-1, para 2-20

Prevail In Large-Scale Ground CombatThe Army’s capability and capacity to conduct large-scale ground combat is unique and foundational to its other roles. Only the Army has the capabilities necessary for sustained ground combat anywhere in the world. The credibility inherent in its ability to conduct large-scale ground combat as part of the joint force is a critical part of U.S. conventional deterrence. It is a primary source of assurance to friendly nations and an important factor in worldwide stability. The U.S. Army conducts large-scale ground combat as part of the joint force. When it deploys and fights, the Army both enables and is enabled by the other Services when they perform their roles. An Army that can defeat any enemy worldwide requires professionally committed leadership, well-equipped and trained units, and proficiency in the conduct of joint and multinational operations. Maintaining the readiness necessary for large-scale ground combat is a difficult and continual process that consumes significant time and resources. Readiness for large-scale ground combat operations saves lives.Ref: ADP-1, para 2-21

Consolidated GainsOperations to consolidate gains make temporary operational successes enduring and set the conditions to facilitate the transition of control over territory to legitimate authorities. Army forces enable the joint force commander to capitalize on operational success by following through to ensure sustainable conditions on the ground. Consolidation of gains is an integral part of winning armed conflict and is essential to retaining the long-term initiative over determined adversaries. Army

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forces reinforce and integrate the efforts of all unified action partners when they consolidate gains. Operations serve a higher national purpose in support of U.S. interests and are planned and executed to support that purpose at each echelon. A clear understanding of the higher purpose of the mission and operational environment determines what must happen to consolidate gains during the course of operations. How well ground forces consolidate gains determines in large part how enduring the results of operations will be. Effectively consolidating gains increases options for national leaders and contributes to decisive outcomes.Ref: ADP-1, para 2-22

The core competencies (10 minutes):

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Slide 8, The Core CompetenciesFacilitator Note: This is a build slide. Introduce the Core Competencies to the learners, Combined Arms Operations will be further discussed in S307. Information is provided below for facilitation.

Ref: ADP-1, para 2-25 thru 2-33

Prompt and Sustained Land CombatPrompt and sustained land combat is the assigned function of the Army, directed both by Congress in Title 10, USC, and by DODD 5100.01. This function is the foundation from which the Army builds its ability to win in combat. It is the primary function for which the Army organizes, trains, and equips forces. Prompt land combat is what requires the Army’s expeditionary capability: the ability to deploy on short notice task-organized forces capable of immediately conducting operations upon arrival to austere locations. Sustained land combat requires the Army to campaign with the power to conduct extended operations and continuous consolidation of gains necessary to achieve the objectives set for the Army by the joint force. Sustained land combat spans the range of military operations. It requires a force that can sustain its efforts for as long as necessary and can adapt to unpredictable changes in an operational environment.Ref: ADP-1, para 2-25

Combined Arms OperationsAll operations are combined arms operations. Combined arms is the synchronized and simultaneous application of arms to achieve an effect greater than if each element was used separately or sequentially (ADP 3-0). Combined arms includes Army capabilities and joint, multinational, and other unified action partner capabilities. Combined arms operations integrate leadership, information, and each of the warfighting functions. Used destructively, combined arms integrate different capabilities so that responding to one capability makes the enemy vulnerable to another. Combined arms multiply the effects of Army and joint capabilities in operations. They require highly trained Soldiers, skilled leaders, and integrated information systems. Commanders synchronize combined arms capabilities using command and control to employ combat power to their best advantage.Ref: ADP-1, para 2-26

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Special OperationsSpecial operations require unique modes of employment, tactics, equipment, and training. Army special operations forces provide combatant commanders with precise lethal and nonlethal capabilities. These capabilities include special warfare and surgical strike operations in hostile, denied, or politically sensitive areas. These operations may be time sensitive, clandestine, low visibility, and high risk. Special operations forces possess uniquely assessed, organized, trained, and equipped Soldiers. The interdependence of special operations and conventional forces, gained by the right mix of complementary and reinforcing capabilities, enhances success throughout the range of military operations across the competition continuum.Ref: ADP-1, para 2-31

Set and Sustain the Theater for the Joint ForceThe Army’s ability to set and sustain the theater is essential to allowing the joint force to seize the initiative while restricting an enemy force’s options. Setting the theater for the joint force includes the establishment of access and infrastructure to support joint force operations. The Army possesses unique capabilities to establish and maintain vital infrastructure and support the joint force commander. These capabilities include intelligence support; communications; port and airfield opening; logistics; ground-based air defense; chemical defense; and reception, staging, onward movement, and integration. Sustaining the theater for the joint force includes theater sustainment and meeting executive agent responsibilities. Maintaining critical infrastructure—as well as sustaining joint forces, unified action partners, and multinational forces—is accomplished through the Army’s support to other Services, executive agent, and Title 10, USC, requirements. The Army uses Army Service component commands, forward deployed forces, and rotational forces to develop, sustain, and operate this theater structure.Ref: ADP-1, para 2-32

Integrate National, Multinational, and Joint Power on LandThe Army has the largest number of headquarters that are joint task force headquarters capable and can combine all elements of national, multinational, and joint power. Army headquarters are designed to be the core components that integrate unified action partner capabilities into a Service headquarters or rapidly transition from a Service headquarters into a joint or multinational joint task force or land component command. These headquarters provide the capability to plan, prepare, execute, and assess joint and multinational operations. Army forces support partners with situational understanding, security, and logistics. Army forces ensure combatant commanders possess the ability to reinforce and sustain land forces rapidly through forward positioning, theater infrastructure capabilities, and the use of prepositioned equipment and supplies. Army headquarters and forces help impose order to chaotic situations and synchronize plans, programs, and efforts necessary to accomplish the mission.Ref: ADP-1, para 2-33

The role of the Army Reserve (10 minutes):

ASK: How much of the Army Reserve makes up the Army’s organized units?ANSWER: The Army Reserve makes up only about one-fifth of the Army’s organized units, but it provides one-half of the Army’s sustainment units and one-fourth of the Army’s mobilization base-expansion capability.

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Slide 9, Army Reserve ComponentFacilitator Note: Play the video, then allow the learner to discuss the role of the Army Reserve, also using the information below.

Army Reserve Video, (3:00).

ADP-1, para 1-11

Army Reserve The Army Reserve is under the command of the President and serves as a federal military force. Elements of it mobilize when required. Most Army Reserve Soldiers serve for a period in the Regular Army and then elect to continue their service in the Reserve. The Army Reserve makes up about a fifth of the Army’s organized units, but it provides a half of the Army’s sustainment units, a fourth of the Army’s mobilization base-expansion capability, and most of its civil affairs capacity. The Army Reserve is also the Army’s major source of trained individual Soldiers for strengthening headquarters and filling vacancies in the Regular Army during a crisis. Many Army Reserve Soldiers are also civilian professionals, such as nurses, dentists, and computer technicians, who augment critical Army specialties. Similar to Army National Guard members, a small number of Army Reservists are full-time active duty.

Ref: ADP-1, para 1-11

The role of the Army National Guard (20 minutes):

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Slide 10, Army National Guard ComponentFacilitator Note: Play the video, then allow the learner to discuss the role of the Army National Guard, also using the information below.

Army National Guard Video, (3:00).

ADP-1, para 1-9 and 1-10

Army National Guard The Army National Guard has a dual role based on the Constitution. Its first role is that of a state military force. Its second role is as an operational reserve for the Regular Army. Each state, the U.S. territories (Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands), and the District of Columbia have Army National Guard units totaling 54 state and territorial National Guards. Army National Guard forces remain under the command of their respective governors until mobilized for federal service. Each state or territory Army National Guard has an adjutant general—a general officer appointed by the governor—who serves as its uniformed leader. The governor can order the Army National Guard to state service since it is a state military force. The Army National Guard responds to natural disasters

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and other domestic emergencies many times each year. While serving their states, these Soldiers are subject to civil laws and their states’ Codes of Military Justice. A governor can use the Army National Guard of the state for law enforcement, which is something that federal military forces cannot perform except under special circumstances. A small number of Army National Guard Soldiers are on full-time active duty, a duty status called “Active Guard and Reserve.” Ref: ADP-1, para 1-9

When ordered to active duty, Army National Guard Soldiers become subject to the Uniform Code of Military Justice and fall under the command of combatant commanders. Army National Guard forces are similarly organized and equipped as units in the Regular Army and Army Reserve. The Department of the Army provides their equipment, provides much of their funding, and is responsible for assessing their combat readiness. However, states retain latitude in recruiting, manning, and training.Ref: ADP-1, para 1-10

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Slide 11, Army Guard SnapshotFacilitator Note: Have the learners discuss the bullets on the slide and answer any questions the learner may have.

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Slide 12, State Partnership Program (SPP)Facilitator Note: Have the learners discuss SPP. Information is provided below.

Ref: State Partnership Program (SPP) NGB Public Affairs at ngbpa.webmaster@mail.mil(Updated 3 MAR 2020)

The State Partnership Program Vision: National Guard State Partnership Program: expanding and strengthening U.S alliances and partnerships around the world -- partner focused, strategically aligned. Mission: The SPP supports the security cooperation objectives of the United States and the Geographic Combatant Commands (GCC) by developing enduring relationships with partner countries and carrying out activities to build partner capacity, improve interoperability, and enhance U.S. access and influence while increasing the readiness of U.S. and partner forces to meet emerging challenges.

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Overview: The SPP is a DoD security cooperation program, managed and administered by the Chief National Guard Bureau, executed by the GCCs, and sourced by the National Guard of the States and Territories. The SPP supports the security cooperation objectives of the appropriate GCC and U.S. Chief of Mission. Codified in Law: In Section 341 of Title 10, United States Code, Congress authorized the Secretary of Defense to establish a program of activities “to support the Security Cooperation objectives of the United States, between members of the National Guard of a State or territory and any of the following: a) the military forces of a foreign country, b) the security forces of a foreign country, c) governmental organizations of a foreign country whose primary functions include disaster response or emergency response.” Highlights The National Guard has forged enduring partnerships through the SPP for more than 25 years while helping to build U.S. and partner capacity to meet 21st century security challenges. Beginning as a program designed to assist countries emerging from behind the Iron Curtain, the SPP now involves one-third of the world’s countries and the National Guard of every U.S. state and territory. Most of the earliest SPP partner countries in Europe have gone on to become U.S. allies in NATO, and many of them credit the SPP and their National Guard state partners with helping make that possible.

The SPP has created 78 enduring, cost-effective partnerships. The most recent partnership from 2019 is Rwanda

The SPP is strategically important to our national defense. National Guard service members’ efforts make vital contributions to the Joint Force, executing our national defense strategy by advancing multinational understanding and support

15 SPP countries deployed forces alongside their U.S. National Guard partners in over 80 rotations to Iraq and/or Afghanistan

Army and Air Guard Soldiers and Airmen engage in more than 1,000 SPP events annually At any one time, up to 48 SPP partner countries provide more than 35,000 personnel to all

14 active United Nations peacekeeping operations The SPP helps position the U.S. to react effectively to anticipated or unanticipated global

scenarios as they emerge GCCs and U.S. Ambassadors strongly endorse the SPP for cultivating beneficial, long-term

relationships This cost-effective, small footprint program delivers a significant return on investment by

broadening the pool of foreign security partners Ref: State Partnership Program (SPP) NGB Public Affairs at ngbpa.webmaster@mail.mil(Updated 3 MAR 2020)

Facilitator Note: At this point ask the learners to refer back to their 3x5 cards and talk about their answers in comparison to what they learned in class.

e. Develop (05 minutes):

Facilitator Note: Suggest to learners that good notetaking during this portion of the lesson (P&P/ Develop) can aid in effective reflection and retention of material while journaling.

Facilitator Note: This is when you challenge the learners to determine how they will apply this information at their unit or future assignment; how they will use the knowledge gained from this lesson in their MOS; what is the second and third order of effect associated with their plan to use this information; what value this information has for them; and what their take away is. Facilitate the discussion using the following questions:

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1. How do you now better understanding the capabilities of the National Guard, explain? 2. How do will now better understanding the capabilities of the Army Reserve, explain? 3. How will your clear understanding of the roles of the Army enhance the capabilities of your

organization?

f. Apply (30 minutes):

Issue the learner activity from page B-2. Allow 20 minutes for the learners to complete the question, they can use the ADP-1 to research their answers. Have learners share their answers with the group once the twenty minutes is up. Take 10 minutes to discuss answers. The answer key is found on pages B-3 and B-4.

Facilitator Note: This is how you determine that the learning outcome was met. This is accomplished through an assessment, practical exercise, and/or activities during the GNI.

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Slide 13, SummaryFacilitator Note: Provide a brief summary and review of all information presented in the lesson. We began the lesson with an activity, followed by discussion on how the Army operates, the roles of the Army, core competencies, and concluded with the roles of the Army National Guard and Army Reserve.

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Slide 14, QuestionsFacilitator Note: Clarify any questions.

8. ASSESSMENT PLAN: See the SLC Assessment Plan in S300.

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9. ADDITIONAL NOTES:

Administrative Information

Course Senior Leader Course NCO Common Core Competencies

Clearance Access

Security Level: UnclassifiedRequirements: There are no clearance or access requirements for the lesson.

Foreign Disclosure Restrictions

FD1. This training product has been reviewed by the training developers in coordination with the NCO Leadership Center of Excellence Foreign Disclosure Officer. This training product can be used to instruct international military learners from all approved countries without restrictions.

Safety Brief emergency exit/evacuation procedures including wires/cords, floor outlets, ramp/step, confined workspace, electronics, and beverages in the classroom.

Risk Assessment Level

Low

Environmental Considerations

NOTE: It is the responsibility of all Soldiers and DA Civilians to protect the environment from damage.

None

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Appendix A Advance Sheet and Learner Handouts

THE NCO LEADERSHIP CENTER OF EXCELLENCESenior Leader Course

NCO Common Core Competencies

S305: Active and Reserve Component CapabilitiesAdvance Sheet

1. SCOPE:At the end of this two-hour lesson, learners will have investigated active and reserve component capabilities. As a result, learners will have a better understanding of the capabilities of the total Army force.

2. LEARNING OBJECTIVES:TLO: This lesson supports TLO 400-SLC-NCO C3- S300.5 "Demonstrate proficiency in mission command, command and control, and Army and Joint operations as well as understand the operating environment"

ELO: 400-SLC-NCO C3-S305Action: Investigate active and reserve component capabilities.Condition: As a learner and leader attending the SLC-NCO C3, acting as a platoon sergeant using an organizational-level leadership perspective in a classroom environment, given references, activities and classroom discussions.Standard: Investigation includes—

How the Army operates The roles of the Army The core competencies The role of the Army Reserve The role of the Army National Guard

3. STUDY REQUIREMENTS:a. Study: None.b. Read: (8 pages) [18 minutes]

ADP 1, The Army, September 2019, para 1-1 thru 1-6, para 1-9 thru 1-11, para 2-19 thru 2-22, para 2-25 thru 2-33

c. Review: None. d. Scan: None.

Note: Scan material is not testable, but is graded through 1009A Assessing Attributes and Competencies.

4. HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT(S):a. Journal: Throughout the course, we recommend you reflect on your thoughts on the learning

experiences with the topics covered by journaling on the questions/material covered during the lesson.

b. Classroom/Threaded Discussion: Come to class prepared to discuss the following: How the Army operates. The roles of the Army. The core competencies. The role of the Army Reserve.

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The role of the Army National Guard.c. Bring to Class:

Writing tools.Desired note-taking material.

d. Activity or Activities: None.e. Other: None.

5. ASSESSMENT PLAN: See the SLC Assessment Plan in S300.

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Appendix B Facilitator Materials

THE NCO LEADERSHIP CENTER OF EXCELLENCESenior Leader Course

NCO Common Core Competencies

S305: Active and Reserve Component CapabilitiesFacilitator Materials

1. Reference List:ADP 1, The Army, September 2019

2. Slides: 1-13

List of Slides Description/Title1 Concrete Experience2 S305 Active and Reserve Component Capabilities3 Lesson Scope4 Learning Objective5 Our Service 6 How the Army Operates 7 The Roles of the Army8 The Core Competencies9 The Role of the Army Reserve

10 The Role of the Army National Guard 11 Army Guard Snap Shot12 State Partnership Program13 Summary 14 Questions

3. Video(s):How the Army OperatesArmy National GuardArmy Reserve

4. Interactive Element(s): None.

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S305: Active and Reserve Component Capabilities

Learner Activity

1) Chapter 2 talks about operating in a land domain, in your own words what does this paragraph mean to you?

2) Chapter 2 talks about land combat, in your own words what does this paragraph mean to you?

3) Mission command is?

4) What is the United States Army’s Mission?

5) The institutional force focus on 13 departmental tasks, name them.

6) Define the Army flag? Explain your answer

7) In chapter 2 we talked about core competencies. Write down the five core competencies.

In chapter 3 Our Future End State, states what?

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Learner Activity Solution

1) Chapter 2 talks about operating in a land domain, in your own words what does this paragraph mean to you? ANSWER: Learners answers will vary

2) Chapter 2 talks about land combat, in your own words what does this paragraph mean?ANSWER: Learners answers will vary

3) Mission command is?ANSWER: an approach that empowers subordinates and is necessary for success in complex and ambiguous environments. Two hundred years ago, commanders could generally see the entire battlefield on which they fought as well as the friendly and enemy forces on that ground. This meant that commanders could personally observe situations, make decisions, and closely control their forces during battle. Para 2-36

4) What is the United States Army Mission? ANSWER: The Army mission—our purpose—remains constant: to deploy, fight, and win our Nation’s wars by providing ready, prompt, and sustained land dominance by Army forces across the full spectrum of conflict as part of the joint force.. We do this by— The first objective is to man. Organize is the second objective that ensures warfighting formations have sufficient infantry,

armor, engineer, artillery, and air defense assets. The third objective is train. Equip is the fourth objective. The last objective is lead.Para 3-4

5) The institutional force focus on 13 departmental tasks, name them. ANSWER: Recruiting, Maintaining, Organizing, Servicing, Supplying, Training, Educating, Mobilizing, Demobilizing, Administrating, Developing, Equipping, Constructing maintaining and repairing facilities. Para 1-16

6) Define the Army Flag? Explain your answerANSWER: The Army’s history is reflected in the 190 campaign streamers that adorn the Army flag. The Army flag honors all who served and are serving, reminding each American that our place today as the world’s premier land force was not achieved quickly or easily but built on sacrifices from the American Revolution through today. A-3

7) In chapter 2 we talked about core competencies. Write down the five core competencies and what they are.ANSWER:Core Competencies

Prompt and sustained land combat Combined arms operations Special operations Set and sustain the theater for the joint force Integrate national, multinational, and joint power on land

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8) In chapter 3, Our Future End State, states what?

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ANSWER: para 3-5 The Army of 2028 will be ready to deploy, fight, and win decisively against any adversary, anytime and anywhere, in a joint, multi-domain, high-intensity conflict, while simultaneously deterring others and maintaining its ability to conduct irregular warfare. The Army will do this through the employment of modern manned and unmanned ground combat vehicles, aircraft, sustainment systems, and weapons, coupled with robust combined arms formations and tactics based on a modern warfighting doctrine and centered on exceptional Leaders and Soldiers of unmatched lethality.

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Appendix C Test(s) and Test Solution(s)

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Appendix D Practical Exercise(s) and Solution(s)

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Appendix E Lesson Training Outline (from TDC if used)

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