1. UNCLASSIFIED NGA Joint Training Implementation Issues Dave Cook Chief, Plans and Readiness (571) 557-3855 Paul.D.Cook@nga.mil CSA Joint Training WG WJTSC 12-1 21 MAR 2012 1 UNCLASSIFIED

2. NGA JTS Strengths • Strong support to CCMD, Service & National exercises • Maturing internal exercise program • Active Lessons Learned program • JLLIS fielded & used on NIPR/SIPR/JWICS • Warplanning & Readiness Assessment programs in place to support JTS activities

3. NGA JTS Issues • Lack of JTSS • Stalled JTP Development • No Joint Intel Training Continuity ------------------------------------------------------------------------ • Do not use JTIMS (rarely used by Intel Community) • Lack TPOs • Fail to effectively integrate GEOINT M&S into intelligence training

4. Issue: Lack of JTSS • Discussion • In 5 years, 4x assigned, but in-place for 18 months • Lengthy SCI clearance process is primary culprit • Impact • Cannot allow JTSS into NGA facilities/networks • No continuity of effort for NGA JTS activities • Excessive effort to keep JTSS effectively employed • Mitigation • Gov’t staff work JTS on part-time basis • Next Steps • Await clearance process 4

5. Issue: Stalled JTP Development • Discussion • Multiple unsuccessful efforts despite revised AMETL & strong internal/external exercise program • Impact • Poor prioritization of exercise training effort • Unable to assess training readiness • Mitigation • Develop interim Director/NGA Training Guidance • Exercise Office continue to solicit NGA training needs • Next Steps • None, pending availability of JTSS 5

6. Issue: No Joint Intel Training Continuity • Discussion • CCMD, Service & CSA joint intel training forum (JFITC) closed MAY 11; no replacement identified • Impact • No community focus on joint intel training • Lack of continuity/consistency of needs & solutions • UJTL SN-2 revision overdue—no leadership • Mitigation • None • Next Steps • Encourage USDI and/or JS/J2 to take leadership role 6