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The Importance of Educating the Force on Cyberspace Operations: TechNet Augusta 2015
The document outlines the U.S. Army's efforts to educate its personnel about cyberspace and integrate cyber training into various military education programs. It highlights the challenges faced in developing effective cyber curricula due to a lack of expertise and established course structures. Additionally, it emphasizes the ongoing need for curriculum development, training opportunities, and the implementation of cyberspace operations across all levels of military training.
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- 1. UNCLASSIFIED UNCLASSIFIED Educating the Forceon Cyberspace COL Stephen Elle Director of Training US Army Cyber Center of Excellence & Fort Gordon 5 August 2015
- 2. UNCLASSIFIED UNCLASSIFIED To provide TechNetparticipants an overview on Army efforts to educate the force about the Cyber Domain and Cyberspace through the incorporation of curriculum into Army leader development, training, and education programs. Purpose
- 3. UNCLASSIFIED UNCLASSIFIED CYBERSPACE: A globaldomain within the information environment consisting of the interdependent network of information technology infrastructures, including the Internet, telecommunications networks, computer systems, and embedded processors and controllers. (JP 1-02) • Part of every unit’s Operating Environment • Instantaneous operational reach – global battlefield • Man-made domain – ever changing • Physical, logical, and social characteristics • Interdependent with traditional war-fighting domains Cyberspace as a Domain
- 4. UNCLASSIFIED UNCLASSIFIED Army Cyber LDE&TAssessment and Implementation Strategy • Originally developed by ARCYBER Proponent Office and approved by ARCIC 15 December 2013 • Identified gaps between ‘knowledge required’ and LDE&T currently available • Specified a prioritized implementation plan for changes/modifications in LDE&T programs to include operational cyberspace domain and cyberspace operations across the Institutional, Organizational, and Self-Developmental training domains • As a result, Cyber/EW added to AR 350-1 list of mandatory training subjects taught in Training Institutions Background
- 5. UNCLASSIFIED UNCLASSIFIED 1. Very little“Cyber Expertise” across the enterprise; creates Instructor challenges 2. Zero-sum: School curriculums are full; requires diligent coordination with numerous proponents who own the curriculum 3. Very immature area; requires curriculum and lesson plan development from scratch 4. Cyber CoE has yet to grow internal capacity; relying on Contractor support in lieu of new TDA hires The Challenges
- 6. UNCLASSIFIED UNCLASSIFIED Institutional LDE&T Mission:Develop/integrate cyber curriculum into Army Initial Entry Training (IET), Professional Military Education (PME), CWO & NCO Education Systems (CWOES & NCOES) and Civilian Education System (CES/AMSC) BUILD ASSESS BUILD Institutional LDE&T Status: ILE CCC USAWC 1 hour in Common Core Support 2 Electives Classified Elective in development (ALCOC will inform this effort) Cyberspace added to Mission Command block in Common Core (first 6 weeks of CCC) DCG PCC ICW ARCYBER, added a 1 hour Cyberspace operations course added (classified) Cyber integrated across the Common Core Numerous Classes / Unclass electives offered SAMS JTF-level products, SME spt during exercise CEMA Handbook, Planning Aids, Reading List BOLC-B 1 hour in Common Core Established Cyberspace Reading List on INTELINK CEMA Handbook, Fundamentals Classes, and Planning Aids on ATN • CDR’s Cyberspace Operations Handbook Observe/support 3/25 JRTC rotation CEMA Handbook and Staff Planning Aids • Develop Home Station Training Package (Ongoing) (ALCOC will inform this effort (complete August 2015) • Cyber Training Web Page on Army Training Network (Ongoing) Mission Command Training Program Operational & SD LDE&T Status: Self Development Learning Environment Objective: Transform/Increase Army-wide knowledge of the cyber domain and cyberspace operations while holistically integrating as part of Unified Land Operations. Operational LDE&T Mission: Integrate Cyberspace curriculum into individual training, collective training, and unit (CTC & MCTP) LDE&T Programs. Self Development LDE&T Mission: self-development opportunities to educate the Army workforce and Cyber Workforce CSCB Cyber Pilot and Home Station Training • Continue to refine Cyber MRX packages/products (Ongoing) (ALCOC will inform this effort) Other ILE • 2016- incorporate cyber into Warrant, NCO, and Civilian education systems Army Leader’s Cyberspace Ops Course • all courses developed, lesson plans in final development (31 July 2015 final product to DOT) Army Cyber Leader Development, Education and Training Programs
- 7. UNCLASSIFIED UNCLASSIFIED Army Leaders’ Cyberspace OperationsCourse • Target: Corp-BCT CEMA Staff Principals (G/S-2, 3, 6, EWO, Fires, Space, and IO leaders). • Not a programmed CF-17 certification course. • TS/SCI-level Course instructed at Ft Gordon, GA. • May be integrated as part of unit CTC/MCTP Training Cycles. • Develops knowledge of DODIN Operations, Cyberspace Threats, and Cyber Capabilities. • A Collective Training event. • A tool to shape staff performance; how to integrate Cyber effects and capabilities. • Connects leaders to subject matter experts. • Reinforces emerging home station training initiatives. Curriculum Roadmap Leveraging Fort Gordon Capabilities • Home of the Cyber CoE. • Available local adjunct instructors, guest speakers, and SMEs. • Ability to observe Joint Cyberspace Operations & ISR in native environments. • Eliminates “homestation” distractions. Pilot • BPT execute first Pilot 4th QTR FY15. • Design to Inform: - Optimal Course Length - Resources Required - Exportability (BCTP, MCTP, WFX MTT’s) • Build – Assess - Build Draft Curriculum Senior Leaders’ Cyberspace Operations Orientation • Target: GO/SES, Commanders, Nominative CSM’s, and CW5’s. • 1-Day TS/SCI Course instructed at Ft Gordon, GA. • Model after existing Senior Leader Courses (e.g., ISR, DCG PCC). • Create common knowledge of Cyberspace Operations, the Threat and the integration of Cyber effects and capabilities. • Review Cyberspace Authorities and Law. Source: CSA Quarterly Cyber Update, 14 May 15 Cyberspace Operations Leader Courses
- 8. UNCLASSIFIED UNCLASSIFIED ARCYBER 780th MI BDE 7thSIG CMD 1st IO CMD Electronic Warfare School • Army Leaders Cyberspace Operations Course • Senior Leaders Cyberspace Operations Orientation INSCOM Cyber School Signal School Cyber Protection BDE • Army Cyberspace Operations Planning Course (ACOPC) (N9) • EW courses • various courses Subject Matter Expertise Operational products Observer / Trainer feedback • Research and related products • various courses Subject Matter Expertise Feedback from lessons learned Best practices Intelligence Center of Excellence Subject Matter Expertise Instructor TTPs FORSCOM • Doctrine • Training Course Development Community
- 9. UNCLASSIFIED UNCLASSIFIED Introduction Course Introductions DODIN Dependency Cyberspace Threat Friendly Force Capabilities CAPSTONE Exercise Scenario Exercise (MDMP & Execution) DAY4 Understand key friendly force actors and their capabilities and activities that enable the creation of effects in designated cyberspace. Read Ahead discussion Exploitation Vignette Senior Leader Opening Remarks Cyber Collaboration History of Cyber Conflict DODIN Operations DCO (DCO-IDM / DCO-RA) Electronic Warfare Cybersecurity CEMA Planning Exercise Cyber Threat Actors and Cyber Threat Vectors Intelligence Support to Cyberspace Operations Cyber Attack Lifecycle Planning Exercise Cyberspace Policy/Authorities CERF Process Joint Cyberspace Organizations and Cyber Mission Forces Targeting in Cyberspace Offensive Cyberspace Opns Planning Exercise DAY 3 Understand the complexity of the cyber threat, and the friendly force intelligence capabilities and activities that combat those threats. DAY 2 Understand the critical role of the DODIN and how it enables or otherwise underpins the exercise of mission command. DAY 1 Conduct a review of the course objectives and read ahead materials, and set conditions for the remainder of the course. DAY 5 Provide a unique setting to enable staff integration and synchronization during planning and execution in a simulated command post environment. After Action Review Approved on June 2, 2015 ALCOC Curriculum Roadmap
- 10. UNCLASSIFIED UNCLASSIFIED Course(s)* Learning outcomesTime* DCG PCC, AWC, SCP, WOSSE, SMC Evaluate, coordinate, and apply aspects and capabilities of Cyber, Signal, Intelligence, and Electronic Warfare 2-4 hours CGSS, SAMS, CCC, WOILE, WOAC, SLC Plan, coordinate, synchronize, integrate, and conduct (as appropriate) cyber electromagnetic activities through Cyber, Signal, Intelligence, and Electronic Warfare means 2-4 hours BOLC, WOBC, ROTC/USMA, ALC, WLC, AIT, BCT Identify and describe aspects of Cyber, Signal, Intelligence, and Electronic Warfare in the context of cyber electromagnetic activities 1-2 hours Pre-commissioning Familiarize with aspects of Cyber, Signal, Intelligence, and Electronic Warfare 2 hours DA Civilian Identify and describe cyber electromagnetic activities and aspects of Cyber, Signal, Intelligence, and Electronic Warfare 2 hours Work to be done……. * Denotes estimated range of time required in the academic setting Determining Learning Outcomes
- 11. UNCLASSIFIED UNCLASSIFIED 1. Establish LearningOutcomes for all cohorts and continue curriculum development. 2. Establish Cyber Community of Interest (i.e. Working Groups, Warfighting Forum, Lessons Learned/Best Practices Forum/to include Joint) 3. Leverage available Cyber Planner Course and other Joint curriculums to fill immediate Subject Matter Expert shortfall pending arrival of Cyber CoE support elements 4. Develop Army Leader’s Cyberspace Operations Course (CSA directed) 5. Continue to improve current efforts and shift focus to Warrant Officer Education System (WOES), NCO Education System (NCOES), and Civilian Education System (CES) Way Ahead
Editor's Notes
- #4 BLUF : JP 1-02 approved definition of the cyberspace domain It’s a man-made domain and constantly changing. Includes three layers Physical Logical Social It is part of every units operating environment Instantaneous global reach. Heavily congested and frequently contested environment Growing threats and vulnerabilities; becoming more complex lower barriers for entry; can download tool kits off the internet We are not the only ones operating in cyberspace, there is a growing group of adversaries competing in this domain
- #8 Briefed and approved by CSA on 14 May 2015. Note title “CO Leader Courses” used when referring to both courses.
- #9 Not all inclusive. Events also inform this
- #11 Evaluate - To determine the significance, worth, or condition of usually by careful appraisal and study. (assess, check) Coordinate - To bring into a common action, movement, or condition. P4: To mutually exchange information. (adjust, correlate, integrate, organize Apply - To put into operation or effect. (administer, connect, direct, employ, engage, place, request, turn) Note: Warrant Officer courses are changing names in the near future. Warrant Officer Intermediate Level Education (WOILE) is a professional development course at the USAWOCC. Warrant Officer Senior Service Education (WOSSE) is a professional development course at the USAWOCC.