LESSON TWO
MOBILIZATION MANAGEMENT AND RESPONSIBILITIES
OVERVIEW
TASK DESCRIPTION:
In this lesson, you will learn the major functions of mobilization management and responsibilities.
LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
| TASK: | Identify the personnel responsible for the management of the mobilization process and their responsibilities. |
| CONDITION: | Given the subcourse material for this lesson and a training scenario. |
| STANDARD: | The student will respond with 70% accuracy to the multiple choice subcourse examination requiring recall and application of instructions. |
| REFERENCE: | The material contained in this lesson was derived from the following publications: AR 165-1 |
INTRODUCTION
On the surface mobilization planning seems to involve only the drawing up of paper plans, which satisfy reporting requirements. It seems the classic paper drill, like a remote and complex "magic kingdom" which will never happen. However, for the UMT Senior Manager, Active Army or Reserve Component, MOB is now a major part of the mission (perhaps the major mission).
1. Mobilization Management.
a. The Chaplaincy must know how to mobilize in order to perform its mission to support the total Army at a time when it is most needed. In the event of mobilization, the Army deploys as do the most ready of Reserve and Guard Units. The rest of the force trains for deployment, and you should remember that virtually all of the UMT assets go with the troops. The UMT mission at home is to the families of deployed soldiers but the UMT assets are with the troops.
b. Guidance:
(1) AMOPES, Annex P
(2) AR 165-1, Ch 9
(3) UMT Mob Planning Handbook
(4) FM 100-17, MDRD
2. Mobilization Responsibilities.
a. Chief of Chaplains (CCH).
The CCH provides the leadership for chaplain mobilization and premobilization planning. Chaplain assets will be managed by the CCH through a decentralized management process, utilizing MACOM, CONUSA, STARC, AR-PERSCOM, and USARC staff chaplains.
b. MACOM Staff Chaplains.
(1) MACOM staff chaplains will ensure that their installation chaplains have a viable mobilization annex to their installation mobilization plan and a mobilization SOP. Basic guidance outlined in the Army Mobilization Plan, such as the FORSCOM Mobilization and Deployment Planning System, must be followed.
(2) Overseas MACOM chaplains will battle-roster chaplains spaces and report initial filler requirements to the Office of the Chief of Chaplains (OCCH).
c. FORSCOM Staff Chaplain.
The FORSCOM staff chaplain has staff responsibilities for mobilizing, training, and preparing chaplains for deployment, and has overall responsibility for mobilization and deployment operations for chaplains.
d. USARPAC Staff Chaplain
The staff chaplain of U.S. Army, Pacific will plan, receive, train, and deploy AC and Reserve Component chaplains in the Pacific during mobilization.
e. CONUSA Staff Chaplain.
(1) The CONUSA staff chaplain is the key link between the AC and the Reserve Component chaplains before and during mobilization. He or she is responsible for intensive and coordinated planning with installations, reserve units, and individual chaplains. He or she also assists in recruiting and accessioning chaplains.
(2) Coordinates the mobilization of RC Chaplains and Chaplain Assistants.
(3) Will inspect triennial the UMT Mobilization Planbook at every mobilization station.
f. Commandant, USACHCS.
(1) The Commandant is responsible for developing mobilization plans to ensure that the Chaplain School will be able to provide sufficient training to students in the Chaplain Officer Refresher Course. He will also coordinated with the appropriate TASS Battalions for instruction of the Chaplain Assistant Refresher Course.
(2) The Commandant is also responsible for developing and implementing a training strategy to assist chaplain MOB planners in preparing their mobilization annex and SOP.
g. Installation Staff Chaplains
Installation staff chaplains will ensure that the installation has Chaplaincy input into the mobilization station mobilization plan and a viable mobilization SOP. The installation chaplain will select a qualified chaplain mobilization planner who will ensure that premobilization objectives and training requirements are met. The installation staff chaplain will cross-level chaplains during mobilization to meet the mobilization priorities of the CCH.
h. AR-PERSCOM Staff Chaplain.
The AR-PERSCOM staff chaplain serves as a liaison between the Chaplaincy and the PERSCOM. He or she will assist in the accessioning process, fill available reserve spaces, ensure correctness of reserve personnel data, and provide training opportunities.
3. Principal National Mobilization Agencies.
a. President.
(1) Establishes national policy for MOB planning and execution.
(2) Declares domestic or national emergencies, and issues executive order to mobilize units and/or individuals of Ready Reserve.
b. Congress.
(1) Authorizes Full or Total mobilization by public law or joint resolution.
(2) Enacts legislation to begin draft under Selective Service Act.
c. Federal Emergency Management Agency.
(1) Establishes polices for MOB preparedness of Federal agencies.
(2) Coordinates National Security Emergency Preparedness, including Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) scenarios.
(3) Guides regional structures and states in emergency preparedness.
(4) Serves as advisor to NSC.
d. Department of Transportation.
(1) Develops programs to meet essential military and civil needs.
(2) Controls priorities and allocates transportation resources.
e. Department of Energy.
(1) Assures supply of all forms of energy.
(2) Accelerates nuclear weapons deliveries to DoD.
f. Selective Service System.
(1) Expands Selective Service System.
(2) Issues induction orders to satisfy manpower requirements.
g. Department of State.
(1) Formulates and executes political strategy.
(2) Administers overseas noncombatant emergency evacuation.
h. Department of Justice.
(1) Controls aliens and their property in the US.
(2) Assumes jurisdiction of violations of Selective Service Act.
i. Department of Health and Human Services.
(1) Develops plans to mobilize health care industry.
(2) Assists noncombatants evacuated from overseas.
j. General Services Administration.
(1) Administers government-wide ADP activities.
(2) Procures, maintains and disposes of strategic stockpile items.
4. Principal Army Mobilization Agencies.
a. Department of Defense.
(1) Directs development and execution of plans for national defense.
(2) Provides guidance and tasking for MOB planning.
(3) Reviews standby legislation.
(4) Advises NCA on need for mobilization.
(5) Issues mobilization directives and announces F- Hour, when authorized.
(6) Initiates action for legislation to commence the draft.
(7) Activates CRAF STAGE II, as required, and STAGE III, when authorized by declaration of national emergency.
b. Joint Chiefs of Staff.
(1) Provides the framework for MOB planning.
(2) Advises NCA of military force requirements.
(3) Implements emergency actions to increase DEFCON.
(4) Provides deployment guidance.
(5) Monitors MOB and deployment process.
(6) Initiates, directs and controls deployment as directed by NCA.
c. Department of the Army.
(1) Accesses force capabilities.
(2) Provides MOB policy (AMOPES).
(3) Reviews MOB plans and procedures.
(4) Issues alert order for RC units thru CNGB, FORSCOM and other MACOM.
(5) Monitors MOB and deployment.
(6) Directs required Base Expansion.
d. FORSCOM.
(1) Validates force requirements to support OPLAN
(2) Prepares Army forces for commitment in support of national policy.
(3) Prescribes procedures, requirements and responsibilities for MOB and deployment planning and execution (FORMDEPS).
(4) Mobilizes, activates, trains and supports RC units.
(5) Coordinates movement requirements with TRANSCOM.
(6) Deploys forces as directed and scheduled by TRANSCOM.
(7) Coordinates deployment changes with theater commander and TRANSCOM.
e. CONUSA.
(1) Plans, prepares for, controls and manages FORSCOM MOB missions.
(2) Approves all STARC and USARC MOB plans.
(3) Commands USARC and readiness groups.
(4) Assumes command of STARC, when mobilized.
(5) Supervises and executes wartime asset redistribution.
(6) Validates GOCOM for deployment.
(7) Exercises OPCON over MS for MOB planning and execution.
(8) Executes LDC, MSCD, and MACA plans.
(9) Reviews and coordinates MOBTD
5. Principle CCH Mobilization Assets
a. Active Force
b. Active Guard/Reserve (AGR)
c. ARNG & USAR Troop Program Units (TPU)
d. Chaplain Detachments
e. IMA/DIMA
f. IRR
g. MEDCOM Crisis Response Team
h. Retirees
