Wrote a description of my Link Analysis System today

Wrote a description of my Link Analysis System today. This will help the SDR&A team to manage the existing system, and to continue making improvements after my deployment.

I also wrote an Operations Order for my Army Scout Platoon to execute at Camp McCain, MS, and Joann Moore wrote a report to SVP Bob Bryden.

I wrote the OpOrd for my Scout Platoon’s next drill:

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SCOUT PLATOON, HHC 2-198 AR
14 May 2004

TRAINING
SCOUT PLATOON, HHC 2-198 AR
OPERATIONS ORDER 04-01

REFERENCE: DUCK HILL, 1:50,000

TIME ZONE USED THROUGHOUT: ROMEO (LOCAL)

TASK ORGANIZATION: NO CHANGE

I. SITUATION:

A. Enemy. The McCainanites are attacking convoys all over the countryside using IEDs, RPGs, and sniper fire. Due to a recent resupply, their moral is high, and they are not likely to give up. They have also been known to be suicide bombers. NBC capabilities do exist, but will not likely be used due to terrain constraints and weather.

1. Weather. 20% chance of rain.

a. Light Data:
SR. 0550, SS. 2050, MR 1530, MS 0245, ILLUM 30%, BMNT 0547, EENT 1957
b. Weather forecast: 20% Chance of rain.
c. Effects of weather and light on operations: Ground may be moist in places.

2. Terrain.
a. Observation/Fields of Fire: The area has open areas that afford good observation.
b. Cover and Concealment: Wood hills just off the road offer good concealment.
c. Obstacles: Unknown
d. Key Terrain: There is a lake in the center of the zone being reconned. There is a dyke, levee, on the south side of the lake. It has been strongly mined. Stay off of this levee.
e. Avenues of Approach: There are numerous laterals to the left and right of the designated routes, Patriot and Scud.


B. Friendly:

1. All American soldiers are to be considered friendly. There are no friendly forces forward of LD. Combat trains located ES 6783 to support the Sqdn. Howitzer Battery (155mm, SP) is in direct support of the Scout platoon and has priority of fire.

B. Attachments/Detachments: None.

II. MISSION: 2-198th Scout Platoon conducts a zone recon from LD Bass to LOA Drum NLT 1100 hrs. O/O conduct Route recon of Routes Scud and Patriot establish screen along LOA Drum observing NAI 1 and 2 NLT 1400 in order to identify possible infiltration routes of insurgents.

III. EXECUTION:

A. Concept of the Operation
Phase 1: 0630 trucks will line up, with order of march of Alpha, HQ, and Bravo. 0650 report redcon status. At 0700 the platoon will SP using gear 3. Report all control measures to plt ldr.
Phase 2: Quartering party will be conducted by A team to set up an AA, Hush Puppy, and move the platoon into it. I want weapons checks and rehearsals to be done during this time. I then want the scouts to conduct a zone recon to clear Routes Scud and Patriot. A Team and B Team will coordinate together and move to and set LD Bass. Once LD platoon will maneuver Gear 1 and report all control measures set at all phase lines and execute when ordered. A & B will then move to phase line Striper, and coordinate in the designated point at location 477335, and report. A & B Teams will then move to phase line Drum, hold it, and report. Phase line Drum is the LOA, limit of advance. At this point A Team will observe NAI 1 at location 466327 to identify possible infiltration routes of insurgents. B Team will reach the LOA and observe NAI 2 at location 479317 to identify possible infiltration routes of insurgents. Check routes Scud and Patriot for trafficability. Use indirect fire, crew served weapons, and small arms to destroy all enemies in the zone.
Phase 3: Index. Recollect and conduct AAR.

B. Task to Maneuver Units:

Alpha Team
1. Designate a 7 man group to be the quartering party.
2. Reconnoiter route Patriot to the east of the zone.
3. Report all phase line. link up coordination point A
4. Establish OP Vic Grid__________________
5. eyes on NAI_____ NLT________________-

Bravo Team
1. Reconnoiter route Scud to the west of the zone.
2. Attach 2 soldiers to A team to conduct Quartering Party activity
3. Report all phase lines. Clear CP 1
4. Establish OP Vic Grid___________________
5. Eyes on NAI _____ NLT_________________

C. Coordinating Instructions:

1. Movement Instructions:
a. SP Time: _____hrs.
b. RP Time: _____hrs.
c. Speed: 20 MPH, 25 MPH maximum catch-up.
d. Order of March: Alpha Team then Bravo Team
e. LOA is PL Drum.

2. SIR/PIR:
a. Where are enemy elements in sector?
b. Trafficability of routes Scud and Patriot?


3. Actions on Contact: Return fire, deploy, and report. Develop the situation rapidly. Contact with Arty by SOP. Visual contact with vehicles, use Arty first. Physical contact with vehicles, use ROE. Note and record all IEDs so that engineers can eliminate them later.
4. ROE: Destroy all recon elements of two vehicles or less using indirect fire. Stay clear of all personnel that do not belong to your unit.

6. Critical Times:
a. SP _____ hrs.
b. RP _____ hrs.
c. Set LD _____ hrs.
d. Screen established NLT _____ hrs.

IV. SERVICE AND SUPPORT:

A. Concept of support:

1. Before: PSG will insure all vehicles are resupplied combat loaded per SOP. Coordinate with 1SG for additional resupply as needed. Insure CCP’s and MCP’s are coordinated.
2. During: Initially Trp trains will be located vic ES _427327_. It will move O/O of the XO. Coordinate with the 1SG for emergency resupply, handling of EPW, and casualty collection.
3. After: Method of resupply for the tanks will be service station at location of Trp trains. Scouts will coordinate for resupply on the screen if required, otherwise resupply will be same as the tanks. POC for resupply is the 1SG.

B. Materials and Services.

1. Supply:
a. Class I: Ration cycle will be A/C/A.
b. Class III: Ensure all vehicles topped off prior to SP. Report 3/4, 1/2, 1/4 on board fuel to XO.
c. Class V: Ensure full combat load on vehicle prior to SP.

2. Services:
a. Notify Sqdn. TOC of KIA’s, Trp 1SG will coordinate evac of KIA’s to GRREG site.
b. KIA’s personal effects will be evacuated with the KIA.

3. Maintenance:
a. Repair as far forward as possible.
b. Troop XO/Motor Sgt coordinate with SMO for authority to cannibalize.
c. Report downed vehicle status to XO.


4. Personnel:

a. EPW handling as per TRP SOP.

5. Medical Evac and Hospitalization:

a. Report WIA’s to Trp TOC. Evacuate seriously wounded. Not seriously wounded, treat casualty, report, and continue mission.
b. POWs evacuate under guard to Trp trains.
c. Wounded POWs evacuate under guard through medical channels.






V. COMMAND AND SIGNAL

A. Command.

1. Commander: I will move behind 2nd Platoon.

2. Location of CP: Per overlay. Displaces center sector.

3. Location of next higher CP: TOC per overlay. Displaces center sector.

4. Succession of command: XO, 1, 3, 2, 4, FSO, 1SG.

B. Signal.

1. SOI Edition_____ Period______ in effect until_____hrs., then change to Edition_____ Period_____.

2. Current Sign and Countersign._Blue_/_Emu_.

3. Codewords: Per SOP.

4. Actions if jamming occurs, per SOP.

5. Codeword for SOI change Cinderella.

6. MEDEVAC freq. _________________________



And here is the report to Bob Bryden:

INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM


Date: May 14, 2004 To: Robert Bryden

From: Joann Moore Cc: Madelyn Strong-Branch
Harold Taylor
Subject: Revised Presentation - Replacement

Attached is the revised presentation as discussed with Harold Taylor on May 5, 2004. We have placed tabs on the pages you may want to present.

Harold has military obligations starting today and will return to the office on Monday, May 17, 2004. As Madelyn’s stand in I wanted to ensure that this information was left, as requested, for your receipt on Monday, May 17, 2004.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact myself or Harold Taylor at 397-7333/397-7332. Our cell numbers are JM-299-1148 and HT-832-5265.

Best regards,


Joann Moore
Manager
Security Data Research & Analysis

JM/asm

attachments

Recieved CAP/R requirement today

Recieved CAP/R requirement today. This will prove to be a huge project.

Got my Management PULSE Report today

I got my Pulse report today and I’m very pleased! Here they are:

PULSE - Comm/SDRC/Security/Finance/HR/Comp - 2004

Note: your dimension score will be 0 (zero) if less than 4 people respond to any item that represents a particular dimension. For example, if two items represent the dimension and less than 4 people respond to either (or both) item(s), you will receive a 0 (zero) for that dimension.

Dimension Mgr Peer Mgr
Empowerment: 5.5 5.0
Integrity: 5.6 5.0
Fairness: 5.8 5.0
Work-Life Balance: 6.0 5.3
Development: 6.0 5.0
Recognition: 5.9 5.0
Knowledge: 5.5 5.0
Leadership: 5.4 4.6
Communication: 5.8 4.8
Performance Management: 5.7 4.7



Average
N = 4 Apr 19, 2004 Response
1 I am empowered to do what it takes to meet the needs of my (internal/external) customers. 5.5
2 My manager's actions are consistent with his/her words. 5.8
3 My manager operates according to the FedEx Services HR code of business conduct policy. 5.5
4 I am treated fairly compared to other employees in my workgroup. 5.8
5 My manager supports my efforts to balance my work and personal life. 6.0
6 My manager supports my professional development. 6.0
7 My manager provides me opportunities to take on greater responsibilities to further my career. 6.0
8 My manager promotes our contributions to FedEx. 5.8
9 My manager recognizes me for my contributions on the job. 6.0
10 My manager has the business knowledge/expertise needed to support the work we do. 5.5
11 My manager is an effective leader. 5.5
12 My manager is good at creating collaborative relationships across organizational boundaries. 5.2
13 My manager keeps me informed about things I need to know. 5.8
14 My manager communicates the vision to our work group. 5.8
15 My manager sets high performance expectations for the workgroup. 6.0
16 I clearly understand what is expected of me in my job. 6.0
17 I receive ongoing feedback to help me improve my performance. 5.8
18 At FedEx Services, employees are rewarded based on their performance. 5.0
19 I am proud to work for FedEx Services. 5.5
20 I would recommend FedEx Services as a good place to work. 5.5
21 I plan to be working at FedEx Services a year from now. 6.0
22 I can see a clear link between my work and the overall objectives of FedEx Services. 6.0
23 I have enough information to do my job well. 5.8
24 I am informed on a timely basis about changes that affect me. 4.5
25 I feel that I have career opportunities within FedEx Services. 5.2
26 My job makes good use of my skills and abilities. 5.8
27 I feel free to express my ideas at work. 5.2
28 My department has the resources necessary to do quality work. 5.0
29 I feel FedEx Services provides a secure work environment. 5.8
30 The retirement program seems to fit most of my needs. 5.0
31 The health care coverage provided meets most of my needs. 4.5
32 I am paid fairly for my contribution to FedEx Services. 4.2
33 Compared to people in similar positions in other companies, I feel I am paid fairly for my work. 3.2
34 I am confident that FedEx Services is committed to achieving a diverse workforce. 5.2
35 FedEx Services values the individual differences of its employees. 5.0
36 The individuals I work with cooperate to get the work done. 5.2
37 I am treated as an equal member of my team. 5.5
38 I have the authority to take actions to meet my customer's needs. 5.2
39 (Non-Mgmt/Mgrs only) My Dir gives employees clear picture of strategic direction of FedEx Services. *
40 (Non-Mgmt/Mgrs only) My Director is an effective leader. *
41 (Non-Mgmt/Mgrs only) My Director allocates appropriate resources to ensure the success of the org. *
42 My Director's actions are consistent with his/her words. 4.2
43 ****** Duplicate item. Item removed. ****** *
44 My VP gives employees a clear picture of the strategic direction of FedEx Services. 5.5
45 I see strong evidence of effective leadership in my VP. 5.5
46 Emps I work with conduct business based on the FedEx Services HR code of business conduct policy. 5.5
47 My Sr. VP gives employees a clear picture of the strategic direction of FedEx Services. 5.5
48 I see strong evidence of effective leadership in my Sr. VP. 5.5
49 My Sr. VP's actions are consistent with his/her words. 5.5
50 FedEx Services conducts business with the highest ethical standards. 5.5
51 ****** Duplicate item. Item removed. ****** *
52 I am encouraged to discover new ways to effectively get the job done. 5.8
53 My work group looks for ways to improve processes to increase productivity. 5.8

My OIF3 activation makes the newspapers

Articles from several papers regarding my upcoming deployment are being written all over Mississippi and Tennessee. Here are a few I’ve found:

Up to 4,000 Miss. National Guard members could be deployed


Associated Press
JACKSON, Miss. - The Mississippi National Guard has been told to expect orders in the next several months for deployment of nearly 4,000 soldiers.
National Guard officials said Tuesday it would take several months for units to coordinate equipment, records and other requirements for deployment.
The guard in a statement Monday said the anticipated deployment involved the 155th Separate Armored Brigade based in Tupelo. While most of the 155th's 49 units are in north and central Mississippi, it also has units in McComb and Monticello in the southern part of the state.
The alert gives members of the 155th the chance to start planning and preparing for potential mobilization, said Maj. Danny Blanton of the Guard's public affairs office in Jackson.
"They're going to make sure all their records are ready to go. Likewise, they're going to make sure that their equipment meets mobilization standards, make sure the personnel strength meets mobilization standards," he said. "It just gives them the opportunity to be prepared so when the mobilization does come down, they'll be ready to go."
He said he has no specifics about when that order will be issued or where troops will be headed.
"It could be as few as 30 days or as long as three months," Blanton said. "That's up to the Army."
Blanton said it's even possible the troops would not be mobilized.
"We have had units that have been alerted and de-alerted," he said. "It just depends on the needs of the combatant commander in the theater."
While Guard members would be used to support Operation Iraqi Freedom, the Guard said it had no information on their final destination.
"We won't know if it's Iraq, Kuwait, Afghanistan or here in the United States until we receive the mobilization order," Blanton said. "Chances are if the order comes down, it will be for the entire unit, not just part."
In a statement, Gov. Haley Barbour said, "These are highly trained soldiers, and I know they will do an excellent job supporting our national defense if called."
If the brigade is mobilized, the soldiers could go to Camp Shelby near Hattiesburg for pre-mobilization training.







May 11, 2004
Tupelo's 155th among units placed on alert status
(Tupelo-AP) -- The U-S Department of Defense placed some Army National Guard members in Tupelo on alert yesterday for possible mobilization. According to Mississippi National Guard spokesman Major Danny Blanton, Tupelo's one-hundred-fifty-fifth Separate Armored Brigade must begin preparing for possible deployment within 30-to-90 days. While the unit has not received word on where the deployment will be, the brigade has begun making equipment combat ready.


War in Iraq: Hernando Guard among units placed on alert for deployment
Posted by: will on Tuesday, May 11, 2004 - 12:20 AM
The Mississippi National Guard has been told to expect orders in the next several weeks for deployment of nearly 4,000 soldiers.

The adjutant general’s office said in a statement the anticipated deployment involved the 155th Separate Armored Brigade based in Tupelo. While most of the 155th’s 49 units are in north and central Mississippi, including Hernando and Senatobia, it also has units in McComb and Monticello in the southern part of the state.
Troop A of the 98th Cavalry in Hernando, with an authorized strength of 171 soldiers, is among those units on alert.
“We’ve just been alerted, but it doesn’t mean that we’ve been mobilized,” Sgt. Stan Stanford, Mississippi Army National Guard recruiter stationed at the armory in Hernando, said Monday. “Any mobilization could take weeks or months or it could be just around the corner.’
The alert gives members of the 155th the chance to start planning and preparing for potential mobilization, said Maj. Danny Blanton of the Guard’s public affairs office in Jackson.
‘‘They’re going to make sure all their records are ready to go. Likewise, they’re going to make sure that their equipment meets mobilization standards, make sure the personnel strength meets mobilization standards,’’ he said. ‘‘It just gives them the opportunity to be prepared so when the mobilization does come down, they’ll be ready to go.’’
He said he has no specifics about when that order will be issued or where troops will be headed.
‘‘It could be as few as 30 days or as long as three months,’’ Blanton said. ‘‘That’s up to the Army.’’
Blanton said it’s even possible the troops would not be mobilized.
‘‘We have had units that have been alerted and de-alerted,’’ he said. ‘‘It just depends on the needs of the combatant commander in the theater.’’
While Guard members would be used to support Operation Iraqi Freedom, the Guard said it had no information on their final destination.
‘‘We won’t know if it’s Iraq, Kuwait, Afghanistan or here in the United States until we receive the mobilization order,’’ Blanton said. ‘‘Chances are if the order comes down, it will be for the entire unit, not just part.’’
If the brigade is mobilized, the soldiers could go to Camp Shelby near Hattiesburg for pre-mobilization training.

Staff and Wire Reports
Community Editor Robert Lee Long contributed to this report.

May 11, 2004
Guard units receive deployment alert
From staff and wire reports

The Mississippi National Guard has been told to expect orders in the next several weeks for deployment of nearly 4,000 soldiers.

The adjutant general's office said in a statement that the anticipated deployment involves the 155th Separate Armored Brigade based in Tupelo. Most of the 155th's 49 units are in north and central Mississippi, including the 42-member 255th Military Intelligence Company based in Jackson.
The alert gives members of the 155th the chance to start planning and preparing for potential mobilization, said Maj. Danny Blanton of the Guard's public affairs office in Jackson.

"They're going to make sure all their records are ready to go. Likewise, they're going to make sure that their equipment meets mobilization standards, make sure the personnel strength meets mobilization standards," he said.
He said he has no specifics about when the order will be issued or where troops will be headed. "It could be as few as 30 days or as long as three months," he said. "That's up to the Army."

Blanton said it's possible the troops would not be mobilized.

"We have had units that have been alerted and de-alerted," he said. "It just depends on the needs of the combatant commander in the theater."
While Guard members would be used to support Operation Iraqi Freedom, the Guard said it had no information on a final destination.

Guard members had been training as if they might be deployed, said Lt. Col. Jim Oliver, executive officer of the 155th.
"It's something that has to be done," Oliver said. "You know in the back of your mind that's part of the reason we're around."

The soldiers will do their jobs, said Maj. Darrel Bolin, who was deployed to Bosnia with the 155th in 2001.

"That's part of what we raised our hand to do," Bolin said.
Tupelo 05/10/04
Soldiers Prepare for Mobilization

Nearly 4000 Mississippi soldiers have been placed on alert for possible mobilization in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
The soldiers are all members of the 155th Separate Armored Brigade, headquartered in Tupelo.
If the brigade is mobilized, it is expected to occur in the upcoming months. The following is a list of units that would be affected:
UNITS # OF SOLDIERS
255th Military Intelligence Co., Jackson 42
1st Battalion, 155th Infantry, McComb 701
150th Combat Engineer Battalion, Meridian 420
106th Support Battalion, Monticello 718
2nd Battalion, 114th Field Artillery, Starkville 607
2nd Battalion, 198th Armor, Senatobia 501
1st Battalion, 198th Armor, Amory 501
Troop A, 98th Cavalry, Hernando 171
Headquarters, 155th SAB, Tupelo 276

Local News - Monday, May 10, 2004


Brigade on alert for mobilization
By Janet Braswell; jbraswell@hattiesb.gannett.com
American Senior Writer
________________________________________
Almost 4,000 soldiers of the 155th Separate Armored Brigade of the Mississippi National Guard are on alert for possible mobilization.
"Although the brigade has received an alert, the decision to mobilize or deploy these units has not occurred," said Maj. Gen Harold A. Cross, adjutant general. "Our troops are trained and ready to provide any military support overseas if needed."
The 155th is made up of 49 units, including about 150 soldiers in Company B of the 106th Forward Support Battalion at Camp Shelby. Most of the brigade is in central and northern Mississippi.
If the brigade is mobilized, the soldiers could come to Camp Shelby for pre-mobilization training.
Personnel at Camp Shelby are preparing for the arrival, probably next month, of about 6,500 soldiers from the 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment in Tennessee and Headquarters of the 42nd Infantry Division of New York.
The two units were alerted for possible mobilization in March but have not yet been mobilized. They are expected to deploy late this year or early in 2005.
Between 800 and 900 Mississippi National Guard troops, about 290 of them based at Camp Shelby, will be mobilized to run the post and 600 to 900 active duty soldiers will be transferred to the post from training support brigades nationwide to serve as observers and controllers.
The alert order for the 155th means about 400 soldiers can begin planning for possible mobilization.
"When you're on alert, you're authorized to bring 10 percent on active duty," said Lt. Col. Tim Powell, National Guard spokesman.
Originally published Monday, May 10, 2004

Trying to get FedEx ready for my military activation

We’re going through the FUSIS Reports. Some of Madelyn’s notes:

Do same report using cases data. Use investigation and non investigation.

See if I can pull out sig rels, excepts, no street value.

Create new orange and green lines, Security Case Data.

Stick Goal in Gnd chart for LP100k
Stick Goal in Xpr chart showing actual claims filed.