Cyber Center of Excellence Lecture Notes

Introduction

• Speaker: Colonel Michael Wacker
• Focus: MART (Mobile Advanced Range Training)
• Additional Topic: C2 F (HQDA level effort)

Agenda

1. Overview of Army Efforts
2. MART Strategy and Execution

Continuous Transformation

• Phases:
  1. Transformation in Contact (FY23-FY25)
     • Injecting new technologies into Army formations
     • C2 Fix (NetOps Fix) - Man Control Fix
     • New communication packages for commanders
     • Introduction of new enclaves and technology (commercial satellite, new data radios, etc.)
  2. Transformation Here (FY25-FY30)
     • Next Gen C2: Mission Command and Data Integration
  3. Concept Driven Development (FY30-FY40)
     • Led by Futures Command

C2 Fix Problem Statement

• Challenges:
  • Soldiers not training on new equipment
  • Need for integration of leader training, doctrine, and organizational updates
  • Maintaining readiness

MART (Mobile Advanced Range Training)

• Purpose: Address training gaps due to new technology
• Components:
  • ISM (Mesh Networking Waveform)
  • HMS Manpack, Trick (Tactical Radio Integration Kit)
  • Integration with WAN through new technologies
• Execution Strategy:
  • Regional Signal Training Sites
  • Focus on foundational training (primarily non-tactical)
  • MART's Pilot Programs and Expansion Plans

Draft Strategy

• MART will include tracks such as IT and Radio, Radio IP, NetOps, Services
• Training signal leaders to integrate C2 fix
  • Emphasis on readiness and integration with combined arms strategy

Course Offerings

• 300 Series: Legacy Kit Training
• 10 Series: C2 Fix Kit Training
• Collector Training: Hands-on configuration and integration

Methodology

• Phase 0: Curriculum development using unit fielded kit
• Phase 1: Foundational training (4 days, 32 hours)
• Phase 2: Integration tasks and validation

Regional Signal Training

• Conducted the first iteration at Fort Riley
• Training based on Legacy kit with a focus on upcoming rotations

Challenges

• Addressing the training gap
• Organizing and synthesizing best practices and lessons learned

Future Plans

• Expand MART offerings in FY26
• Integrate digital training tables and mission command information systems

Questions and Answers

• Challenges in divesting legacy equipment
• Documenting fieldings for sustainment
• Training capacities and course audience
• Incorporating lessons learned into available resources

Conclusion

• The aim is to enable soldiers by providing necessary tools and training to ensure the success of C2 Fix.