3RD SFAB Role Playerss
PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS) Validation Exercise 3rd Security Force Assistance Brigade Revised on 15 June 2022 Part 1 General Information 1. GENERAL: This is a non-personnel services contract to p... PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS) Validation Exercise 3rd Security Force Assistance Brigade Revised on 15 June 2022 Part 1 General Information 1. GENERAL: This is a non-personnel services contract to provide specialized role player, subject matter expert support to the 3rd Security Force Assistance Brigade (SFAB) during the conduct of a Validation Exercise (VALEX). The Government will not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government. 1.1 Description of Services. The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform specialized role player, subject matter expert support as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS). The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract. 1.2 Background. A requirement exists within the Security Force Assistance Brigades (SFABs) to provide unit level pre-deployment validation exercise (VALEX) training prior to combatant command utilization. The 3rd SFAB shall conduct a VALEX iteration during the period 08-18 August 22 to prepare its advisor teams for deployment to the Central Command (CENTCOM) area of operations (AO). Because of the specificity of the deployment site, this iteration shall simulate the attributes of the CENTCOM AO as closely as possible. The objective of this VALEX iteration is focused on executing individual and collective tasks, supporting tasks, and advanced skills while immersed in a simulated CENTCOM AO to provide the combatant command with fully qualified units. One of the skillsets currently not fully tested until arrival in theater is the ability to effectively engage with U.S. embassy personnel to include General Officers, Senior Defense Officials/Defense Attaches (SDO/DATT), and Regional Security Officers (RSO) as well as senior echelon FSF personnel. To bridge this mission-critical gap and bring the required and qualified instruction to 3rd SFAB Advisors immediately, this specialty must be contracted. There is insufficient time in the 3rd SFAB training cycle for a trial-anderror learning period. The contracted company must arrive at the training location fully prepared to provide up-to-date tactics, techniques, and procedures, with the full confidence of the 3rd SFAB Exercise Control Group (ECG) on the first day of training. Therefore, within its technical approach proposal to meeting the requirements outlined in this PWS, the contractor shall clearly demonstrate a proven ability to successfully resource and manage SFAB pre-deployment training. 1.3 Training Objectives: 1.3.1. Stretch and stress mission command systems 1.3.2. Rehearse geographic disparity between teams and command elements 1.3.3. Simulate, incorporate, synchronize, and exercise supporting role players and equipment during all appropriate phases of operations to effectively replicate the typical mission profile currently being executed overseas in the CENTCOM AO by 3rd SFAB. Simulate the environments encountered by 3rd SFAB personnel during operations in the CENTCOM AO 1.4 Scope. The contractor shall provide 3rd SFAB with an Academic Professional, Interagency Instructors, Prolonged Field Care Support Package, a Foreign Security Force role-player support package, and Department of State role-player support package to provide critical Subject Matter Expert (SME) training support. 1.4.1. The contractor shall provide a prolonged field care package consisting of six personnel where four personnel shall replicate a wounded individual in need of prolonged field care for six consecutive hours and two personnel shall serve as instructors and provide timely and constructive feedback to the 3rd SFAB Advisors ability to provide prolonged field care and provide timely and professional feedback throughout the six-hour prolonged field care exercise. 1.4.2. The contractor shall provide Interagency Instructors to deliver a two-day POI from 27-28 July 22 focused on U.S. embassy operations, the Joint Interagency Intergovernmental Multinational (JIIM) training model, Foreign Area Officer operations, and interagency and strategic communications. The contractor shall support the application of adult learning theories, methods, and strategies, such as the Knowles principles of adult learning theory. 1.4.3. The contractor shall provide a program manager, contract manager, exercise controller, and script writer to engage, sync, and assist in execution of the exercise. 1.5. Period of Performance: The comprehensive period of performance is 08-17 August 22. 27-28 July 22 includes academic classes from 0800-1700. Role Player University occurs 08 August 22 from 0900-1700 at the respective training locations of Fort Hood, Camp Bullis, and Camp Swift. During execution (09-17 August 22) synchronization meetings for role players occur 0800-0830. Scenario engagements are scheduled generally from 0900 to 1800 with meal breaks. There will be scenarios that shall require contracted role players participation from 1200-2100 or 1500-2400. No work period shall exceed 9 hours. Individual periods of performance for specific personnel positions defined in Part 5. 1.5.1. Meetings and Conferences. The Contractor shall attend, participate in and furnish input to scheduled and unscheduled meetings prior to the start of the training event as required by the unit. The contractor can plan meetings will on-site meetings. Meetings: TBD. 1.6. Place of Performance: VALEX events shall occur at Fort Hood, TX, Camp Bullis, TX, and Camp Swift, TX. In Fort Hood, TX the academic portion of training occurs 27-28 July 22. In Camp Bullis, TX the Role Player University occurs 08 August 22 and Exercise Execution occurs 09-15 August 22. In Camp Swift, TX the Role Player University occurs 08 August 22 and Exercise Execution occurs 09-15 August 22. In Fort Hood, TX the Role Player University occurs 08 August 22 and Exercise Execution occurs 09-15 August 22. 1.7. Quality Assurance: The government will evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. 1.8. Contractor Personnel Roster. The contractor shall develop, maintain, and provide to the COR an updated roster which shall include names, phone numbers during the event, and positions of all contractor personnel. The Contractor shall submit this roster to the COR no later than 5 days following contract award. Any changes to personnel after this date must be approved by the COR. 1.9. Recognized Holidays: The period of performance does not encompass any recognized federal holidays. 1.10. Hours of Operation: The contractor shall be responsible for conducting business between the hours of 0800 to 1800 during the entire period of 08-15 August 22 except when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. The Contractor shall at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential. 1.11. Type of Contract: The government will award a Firm-Fixed-Price contract to the offeror whose offer clearly demonstrates the best value to the government. An award determination shall be made based on the offeror’s technical ability, past performance during the execution of contracts of similar size and scope, and price. 1.12. Personnel and Physical Security Requirements. The overall classification for this effort is UNCLASSIFIED. 1.12.1. No contractor personnel require a security clearance. 1.12.2. The Contractor Organization shall ensure all assigned Contractors sign a Non-Disclosure Statement (SF312). All tasks shall be conducted in full compliance with Department of Defense, US Army, and Military Installation security regulations. 1.12.3. The Contractor Organization shall ensure all Contracted personnel providing role player support shall be screened by Government designated personnel as a standard practice in accordance with U.S Army Memorandum dated 19DEC11. “The Procedures and Guidance for Contract Role-Players Counterintelligence Focused Security Review Program”, or more current guidance when published. 1.12.4. The Contractor Organization shall ensure all Contractor personnel provide proof of US citizenship or eligibility to work in the United States if not a US citizen. The Vendor shall pre-screen Candidates using the E-verify Program (http://www.dhs.gov/E-Verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Vendor must ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. 1.12.5. The Contractor Organization shall ensure conduct a security review of all contractor personnel including at a minimum the following basic areas: • Pending criminal or civil charges • Felony arrest record • Alcohol related arrest within the last five years • Any involvement in hate crimes • Involvement in any group or organization that promotes extra-legal violence as a legitimate means to achieve an end or the overthrow of the U.S. Government • Illegal use, possession, or distribution of narcotics or other controlled substances 1.12.6. The Contractor Organization shall ensure a signed authorization form shall be provided by all Contractor personnel giving the US military and law enforcement personnel permission to conduct further background and security checks. 1.12.7. Contractor personnel shall be subject to a National Intelligence Agency Check (NIAC) and/or other security screenings. If requested, Contractor personnel shall submit to additional background checks and/or counter-intelligence (CI) background screening to be administered by authorized Army Criminal Investigation Division (CID), US Army INSCOM/902d MI Group, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), or State law enforcement officials. 1.12.8. The Contractor Organization shall comply with all applicable US Army operational security, counter-intelligence, and force protection regulations, to include submission of all employees’ names and Social Security Numbers or employment authorization numbers to Military Police and/or CID authorities as required. 1.12.9. Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. Contractor and all associated subcontractor’s employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access, and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). Fort Hood visitor’s passes are available at T.J. Mills Blvd, Building 69012, Fort Hood Visitor Center, adjacent to the Fort Hood Main Gate. The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshall Office, Director of Emergency Services, or Security Office. Contractor workforce shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) and Health Protection Condition (HPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government will require changes in contractor security matters or processes. Role players shall abide to all Fort Hood and Department of Defense (DOD) COVID-19 policies and mitigation measures. As of this writing, the most recent guidance is found at: https://home.army.mil/hood/index.php/fort-hood-covid-19-information 1.12.10 Local iWATCH Program. The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity antiterrorism officer). This locally developed training shall be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the POC or applicable authorities. This training shall be completed prior to beginning performance. 1.12.11. Information System Access. N/A 1.12.12. Operations Security (OPSEC) Awareness Training. No OPSEC Awareness Training is required, as contractors shall not have access to documents classified higher than CUI/Unclassified throughout the duration of this exercise. 1.12.13. Information Assurance (IA) Awareness Training. No IA Awareness Training is required, as contracts shall not have access to any governmental issued information technology systems throughout the duration of this exercise. 1.12.14. Common Access Cards (CAC). Contractors are not required to access or handle unclassified Department of Defense (DOD) information systems. Contractor shall not receive Common Access Cards (CAC) for the performance of this requirement. 1.12.15. Trusted Associated Sponsorship System (TASS). Not Applicable 1.13. Special Qualifications. The contractor shall provide qualified personnel that meet the required skills and qualifications as set forth in Part 5 of this PWS. The contractor shall submit resumes for the Academic Professional, Interagency Instructors, RSO and SDO/DATT Role Players, Medical Instructor, FSF COs, and FSF OPSOs as part of its technical submission. 1.14. Post Award Conference and Periodic Progress Meetings. The Contractor shall agree to attend any post award conferences convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The contracting officer, Contracting Officers Representative (COR), and other Government personnel, as appropriate, will meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings the contracting officer will apprise the contractor of how the government views the contractor's performance and the contractor shall apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action will be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government. 1.15. Contracting Officer Representative. The COR will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract; perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance; maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract; issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications; monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies; and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order. 1.16. Key Personnel. The Program Manger (PM) Contract Manager (CM), Exercise Controller (EC), and Partner Force Commanders 2 General Officers are considered key personnel by the government. Key Personnel names shall not be included. 1.161. Program Manager (PM): The contractor shall provide a program manager who will be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and the alternate (contract manager) who shall act on behalf of the contractor. The PM shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all matters relating to the daily operation of this contract. The PM shall be available between 0800 – 1700 during the entire period of the performance contract. ? Must have obtained the rank of Lieutenant Colonel or above ? Must have held the position as a Lead, Branch Chief, or higher in the Joint Staff J7, Exercise Division or equivalent managing Combatant Command (COCOM) Training Exercises for two or more years ? Preferred to have 10 years of experience in a special operations unit (SF, Ranger, SEAL, SMU) ? Preferred that the individual be PMP Certified with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in leading government contracting ? Preferred that they have held a position of battalion leadership or higher 1.16.2. Contract Manager. The contractor shall provide a contract manager (CM) who shall be responsible for the performance of the work when the PM is not available. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the contracting officer. The CM shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The CM shall be available during the entire period of performance of the contract. • Must possess a bachelors degree or higher in a management or security-related discipline • It is preferred that they have provided administrative oversight of not less than five SFAB pre-deployment collective training exercises in the previous 12 months • Must have served in a special operations unit (SF, Ranger, SEAL, SMU) within the U.S. military and possess direct experience conducting military operations focused on advising and assisting of partner nation forces • Possess a minimum of five years’ experience supporting training exercises for the U.S. military • Possess a minimum of three years’ experience serving within an interagency environment, preferably within U.S. embassy or IC environments • Possess a minimum of three years’ experience working with foreign military units or foreign intelligence community personnel 1.1.6.3. Exercise Controller. The contractor shall provide an exercise controller who shall be responsible for all contractor personnel and technical systems during the execution of the VALEX. The exercise controller shall have full authority to act on the contractor’s behalf during the daily operation of this contractor. The exercise controller must be onsite one day prior (07 August 2022) to the arrival of contractor personnel and remain onsite during the exercise (thru 17 August 2022). Qualifications for the exercise controller are listed below: • Must possess a masters’ degree or higher in a management or security-related discipline • It is preferred that they have provided supervision of the daily activities of contractor personnel during the conduct of not less than five SFAB pre-deployment collective training exercises in the previous 12 months • Possess a minimum of three years’ experience working with foreign military units or foreign intelligence community personnel • Possess a minimum of five years’ experience managing programs involving battalion-sized elements in a military or civilian capacity 1.17. Identification of Contractor Personnel. All contractor personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. The contractor shall also ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. 1.18. Contractor Travel. The contractor is responsible for all travel costs associated with the performance of this contract. 1.19. Data Rights. The Government has unlimited rights to all documents/material produced under this contract. All documents and materials, to include the source codes of any software, produced under this contract shall be Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership/copyright belonging exclusively to the Government. These documents and materials shall not be used or sold. All materials supplied to the Government will be the sole property of the Government and shall not be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other Government rights. PART 2 DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS 2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS: 2.1. DEFINITIONS: 2.1.1. ARABIAN PENINSULA. An area within Western Asia that includes the countries of Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Yemen. 2.1.2. CENTCOM. The unified armed forces command responsible for oversight of U.S. military operations in the Middle East. 2.1.3. CONTRACTOR. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime. 2.1.4. CONTRACTING OFFICER. A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the government. 2.1.5. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR). An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the contracting officer to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract. 2.1.6. DEFECTIVE SERVICE. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement. 2.1.7. DELIVERABLE. Anything that can be physically delivered, but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports. 2.1.8. KEY PERSONNEL. Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the PWS. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal. 2.1.9. PHYSICAL SECURITY. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property. 2.1.10. QUALITY ASSURANCE. The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards. 2.1.11. QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP). An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance. 2.1.12. QUALITY CONTROL. All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements. 2.1.13. SUBCONTRACTOR. One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor. 2.1.14. WORKDAY. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract. 2.1.15. WORK WEEK. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise. 2.2. ACRONYMS: AR Army Regulation COs Commanding Officers COR Contracting Officer Representative DA Department of the Army DOD Department of Defense ECG Exercise Control Group FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation FSF Foreign Security Force JIIM Joint Interagency Intergovernmental Multinational KO Contracting Officer ODC Other Direct Costs OPSOs Operations Officers POC Point of Contact PRS Performance Requirements Summary PWS Performance Work Statement QA Quality Assurance QAP Quality Assurance Program QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QC Quality Control QCP Quality Control Program SME Subject Matter Expert TE Technical Exhibit PART 3 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES 3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES: 3.1. Services: N/A. 3.2 Facilities: Facilities. The facilities provided during the exercise are military training areas with hardstand buildings designed for training small unit tactics and do not provide basic life support. Portable latrines provided on site. 3.3. Utilities. The Government will provide portable latrines as needed in vicinity of the facility to the Contractor for their use in performing tasks outlined in this PWS. 3.4 Equipment: N/A. 3.5 Materials: N/A. PART 4 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES 4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 4.1 General: The contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, and services required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under Section 3 of this PWS. 4.2 Personnel: The contractor shall provide an exercise support package consisting of subject matter expert role players. Role Players require uniforms appropriate for FSF or Linguist roles (pants/bottom shall be camouflage pattern, shirt/ top black). Role Players require eye protection, helmet, and gloves in case of emergency circumstances that employ military transportation assets. 4.3 Materials. The contractor shall provide Department of State and Interagency Class Curricula, Class Schedules, Reports, Handouts, MDMP Process, evaluation criteria. 4.4 The contractor shall provide Advisor Team Hot Washes. FSF Role Players shall provide VALEX Observer Controllers with immediate feedback on Advisor Team performance following engagements when feasible. 4.5 Complete Advisor Performance Evaluation. To be completed on 12 August 22 (initial evaluation) and 15 August 22(final evaluation). 4.6 Completed AAR comments at end of VALEX (15 August 22). AAR comments shall cover performance of training audience and 3rd SFAB’s execution of the validation exercise. 4.7 Contractor Personnel Roster. The contractor shall provide an Excel spreadsheet with personnel information data listed below NLT 5 days following contract award. The spreadsheet shall include the following: Last Name, First Name, Middle Name; Gender; Age; Telephone and Cell Phone Numbers; Email addresses for personnel that shall be present at Camp Bullis, Camp Swift, and Fort Hood. 4.8 Medical Equipment Supply List: Contractor shall provide TCCC IFAC Skills Kit – All Combatant Quantity 4, TCCC IFAK Skills Kit – All Combatant Resupply Kit Quantity 6, Medic Trauma Pack (CCRK) – Coyote Quantity 2, Warrior Aid and Litter Kit (WALK) – Coyote Quantity 2, Medic / Trauma Sheet Bag (CCRK – Coyote Quantity 2, Litter Stands 22 in. Quantity 2, Adjustable IV Pole 4, SAM Pelvic Sling Quantity 2, NAR BP/ Stethoscope Combo Kit Quantity 2, Adjustable PEEP Valve, 5-20mg H2O 19mm Quantity 4. 4.9. Contractor shall provide a screen shot of SPRS assessing contractor implementation of NIST SP 800- 171 to ensure cybersecurity compliance to facilitate safe communications between the contractor organization and government. PART 5 SPECIFIC TASKS 5. Specific Tasks: 5.1. Basic Services. The contractor shall provide services for creating an immersive training experience simulating the operational environment encountered by SFAB Advisors while deployed. This shall require the contractor to provide subject matter experts with specialized skills and experience with backgrounds in accordance with timelines below. The contractor shall support the application of adult learning theories, methods, and strategies, such as the Knowles principles of adult learning theory. 5.2. Task One. Provide an Academic Professional to a class of approximately 40 personnel at a class ratio of no less than 1 instructor to 40 students, to deliver a series of region-specific lectures and discussions focused on providing SFAB Advisors with a greater understanding of the historical, economic, and political events that have shaped the current operating environment found within the Arabian Peninsula. The contractor and Academic Professional shall conduct coordination with the 3rd SFAB prior to the VALEX to develop a curriculum capable of meeting training objectives. This task will be performed at Fort Hood, TX. 5.2.1. Minimum Qualifications (Academic Professional). ? Holder of a doctoral degree in a field related to the Middle East is strongly preferred ? Served as a professor of Middle Eastern studies at a U.S. college or university is strongly preferred ? Participated as a Fellow or Panel Expert on at least three occasions in fellowships or area studies focused on the strategic or policy concerns within the Arabian Peninsula is strongly preferred ? It is preferred that the individual has written at least one book dealing with the Gulf States. ? It is preferred that the individual has given Congressional Testimony at least once. ? It is preferred that the individual has published no less than 20 Articles and Journal Publications. Specific Training Dates 27-28 July 22 - Academic Classes 5.3. Task Two. Provide Interagency Instructor Support to a class of approximately 40 personnel at a ratio of 1 instructor per 20 students. The Interagency Instructors shall be responsible for delivering a series of lectures and discussions focused on increasing the knowledge level of SFAB Advisors regarding U.S. embassy operations and the interagency environment. The Interagency Instructor team shall provide the experience of two types of interagency personnel: Regional Security Officer (RSO) and Senior Defense Official/Defense Attaché (SDO/DATT). 5.3.1. Minimum Qualifications (RSO). ? 10 years’ service within the Department of State (DoS) Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) is strongly preferred ? Prior service in at least two U.S. embassy postings is strongly preferred ? Possess operational experience within one or more country within the CENTCOM AO, preferably the Arabian Peninsula is strongly preferred 5.3.2. Minimum Qualifications (SDO/DATT). ? 10 years’ service as a Foreign Area Officer is strongly preferred ? Prior service in at least two U.S. embassy postings is strongly preferred ? Possess operational experience within one or more country within the CENTCOM AO, preferably the Arabian Peninsula is strongly preferred Specific Training Dates 27-28 July 22 - Academic Classes 5.4. Task Three. Provide RSO and SDO/DATT Role Player Support at three separate locations. The RSO and SDO/DATT Role Players shall conduct engagements with SFAB Advisors to simulate the interactions with key U.S. embassy country team members SFAB Advisors shall encounter while deployed. Role Players shall have intimate knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of the position they shall be simulating as well as operational experience within the Arabian Peninsula to provide a relevant and realistic training experience. 5.4.1. Minimum Qualifications (RSO). ? 10 years’ service within the DoS DSS is strongly preferred. ? Service as a RSO in at least two U.S. embassy postings, one of which must have been in a country within the CENTCOM AO, preferably the Arabian Peninsula is strongly preferred. 5.4.2. Minimum Qualifications (SDO/DATT). ? 10 years’ service as a Foreign Area Officer is strongly preferred. ? Service as a SDO/DATT in at least two U.S. embassy postings, one of which must have been in a country within the CENTCOM AO, preferably the Arabian Peninsula is strongly preferred. Specific Training Dates 08 August 22 Role Player University 09-15 August 22- Execution 5.5 Task Four. Provide Foreign Security Force (FSF) Role Players in the Roles of Commanders. Corps Commander (1 x RP), Division Commander (1x RP), Brigade Commander (3 x RP), Battalion Commander (9 x RP) The intent of this VALEX is to simulate engagements with FSF Commanders at all echelons requiring contractor personnel with command experience as well as knowledge of Foreign Internal Defense, Unconventional Warfare, Civil Military Operations, and Security ...
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