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Essay Instructions: Need to write about to incorporate "Knowledge Management" into my organization (Army National Guard G6) or any military organization and what is the benefit of doing so? I have included our current strategic plan (Includes my jobs purpose and mission, etc) which may help personalize for some verbiage. We currently use Microsoft SharePoint 2003 and will be migrating all info on SharePoint sight to Microsoft 2010. But how can an organization incorporate Knowledge Management and what are the benefits of doing so?

Purpose: Develop a strategic plan to communicate to the States, NGB Leadership, Army CIO/G6, Department of Defense (DoD), Interagency partners and other stakeholders the focus of the Army National Guard (ARNG) CIO/G6 in accomplishing major initiatives within the ARNG in support of the Director Army National Guard (DARNG) and Chief National Guard Bureau (CNGB). Timeframe for these activities include October 2014 ??" September 2019.

Vision: An innovative, agile, and adaptable organization providing mission-critical information technology and communication resources and services to the ARNG in a dynamic operational environment committed to developing quality partnerships that foster effective communication and collaboration.

Mission: As the Executive Agent for the CNGB’s Enterprise Network, the ARNG CIO/G6 will provide GuardNet to Joint Forces Headquarters (JFHQ) and ARNG operating and generating forces in support of State-based, information-enabled expeditionary and Defense Support to Civil Authority (DSCA) missions. The ARNG CIO/G6 will further provide integration, security and defense of the ARNG segment of the cyber domain while exploiting knowledge management capabilities, enabling the global collaborative environment for joint warfighting, first response, business systems, intelligence operations, cyber operations, and access to the Army’s LandWarNet, all while providing the best value for America.

Strategic Priorities:
1. Efficient use of IT resources. (ITMR)
2. ARNG warfighter readiness.
3. Defense Support to Civil Authorities (DSCA) Support.
4. Cyberspace defense. (Provide Information Security)

Goals and Objectives:
1. Ensure the Efficient Use of IT resources
a. Integrate ARNG G6/CIO as part of a joint NGB IT Enterprise.
i. Continue to manage GuardNet and federate with DoD Joint Information Environment (JIE)
ii. Continue to modernize the network
b. Integrate IT Management into NGB Business Processes
i. Demand Management
ii. IT Portfolio Management (PfM)
iii. Leverage IT to enable integration of all business processes.
2. Realize IT Efficiencies and Improve Effectiveness
a. Information Technology Management Reform (ITMR)
i. Governance
ii. Consolidate multiple Data Centers to an Enterprise Data Center
iii. Eliminate and/or Regionalize State DOIMs
iv. Expect Army to request Congressional approval to re-appropriate ARNG IT funding to the Army for “perceived”
IT efficiency gains
b. Provide Responsible Financial Management
i. Leverage IT resources from the Army and Air National Guard
ii. Provide 37% of the Army’s Operational Force with 10% of the total Army IT Budget, supporting 95% of the
Domestic Response capabilities.
iii. Support T-10/T-32 Soldiers, Technicians & JFHQ-S at 3002 facilities for less than $280m.
3. Enable ARNG readiness
a. Support warfighter readiness
i. Operationalize GuardNet
ii. Realize ‘Armory as a Docking Station’
iii. Federate with JIE to provide interoperability with Domestic Mission Partners
b. Develop Staff Officers to Ensure they are Value Added
i. Provide Joint qualified and experienced professionals
ii. Interchangeable between DoD, NGB, States and interagency
iii. Generalists who can perform functions across ARNG staff
iv. Set standards of excellence to develop resilient, confident and capable professionals in technology, cyber and leadership.
4. Enable Defense Support to Civil Authorities (DSCA).
a. Enable States, the Adjutant Generals (TAGs) to Services:
i. Training
ii. Mission Readiness
iii. Defense Support to Civil Authorities (DSCA)
iv. Support Army Mobilizations
v. Support TAG Mission Command
vi. Provide Information Security
vii. Value Proposition for all Stakeholders
b. Resource CNGB and Governors (TAGs) to Fulfill their Mission
i. Enable the statutory requirement that CNGB be the conduit of info to/from T-32 forces and AC USAF, AC Army and DoD
ii. Provide trusted flexible communication capabilities to meet National Guard dual use mission command requirements for CNGB, DARNG, DANG, TAGs, ARNG commanders and ANG commanders within the joint environment
5. Enable Cyberspace Defense
a. Protect and Defend ARNG Cyber Domain
i. Provide Information Security
ii. Continue to develop Continuity of Operations (COOP)
iii. Provide Knowledge Management
b. Support expanding role of ARNG operation in Cyberspace
i. Provide trained and experienced operators in defensive counter measures
ii. Provide cyber security assessment team guidance and training
6. Enterprise Architecture.

Essay Instructions: This is a Mission Command Battle Analysis Essay
Battle: 2nd Battle of Zhawar
War: Soviet-Afghan War
Commander: LTG Nabi Azimi (DRA)
Mission Command: This paper analyze why LTG Nabi Azimi (DRA) was a BAD commander who failed to execute mission command during the Soviet-Afghan War " 2nd Battle of Zhawar"

Essay Instructions: please refer to military manuals for the answers

1 Explain how a commander defines or frames a problem. What is the significance of the problem statement with respect to the commander’s tasks of understand, visualize, and describe? The answer needs to fully develop the discussion and relationships between the terms, need to discuss a number of terms and concepts. Describe the importance of the mission; and describe by showing an understanding of PMESII-PT and visualize METT-TC; discuss operational art; describe the full definition and purpose of the problem statement; discuss the full significance of the problem statement and how it contributes to “describe.”

2. Successful full spectrum operations require operational adaptability based on the ability to transition between offense, defense, and stability operations. Discuss the conditions and the planning considerations for a unit transitioning from the offense to stability, and the conditions and the planning considerations for a unit transitioning from the defense to the offense. This answer consists of 4 parts. The conditions that are necessary to transition to stability ops, the conditions to transition to the offense,the planning factors for stability ops, and planning factors for the offense, There are comprehensive lists of operational planning factors for both of these operations.

3. How does mission command integrate the art of command and the science of control? The answer should define, describe, and explain the integration of either the science of control or art of command.

4. What supplies and services would a Brigade Combat Team (BCT) Support Operations Officer (SPO) be most concerned about during offensive operations and why? Provide the two highest priority services and classes of supply. The right answer is 2 of these 4; 35MM, Class III, Class V, medical, and maintenance. Please support the 2 that will be listed in the answer.

5. As the Executive Officer (XO) of a Heavy Brigade Combat Team (HBCT) currently transitioning from offensive to (area) defensive operations, what guidance would you provide to your staff reference sustainment priorities? This question is about sustainment priorities.

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