Concept Development and Experimentation Course. ACT CD&E Process. February 1, 2007

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1 Concept Development and Experimentation Course ACT Process February 1, 2007 Robert R. Tyler, Ph.D. Research Scientist, Evidence Based Research, Inc Spring Hill Road, Suite 250 Vienna, VA , ext EBR, Inc. website: CCRP website: Disclaimer: The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of the United States Government or Evidence Based Research, Inc., and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes.

2 Leadership and Mission Leadership process directed by Deputy Chief of Staff for Transformation (DCOS-T) at ACT process conducted by Deputy Assistant Chief of Staff (DACOS) for the Joint Experimentation, Exercises and Assessment (JEEA) Mission Process uses planned experimentation campaigns and iterative concept development to provide new ideas and insights to foster continuous innovation The Capability Development Process (CDP) focuses on developing and implementing capabilities by using their cross-functional staff. Concept Development and Experimentation Course Allied Command Transformation 29 Jan 2 Feb 07 2

3 Interaction of and CDP Analysis of strategic environment Identify capability needs Questions & Ideas Transformational Develop capability requirements Solution Unfulfilled requirements DOTMLPFI Conduct Gap analysis and fulfillment DOTMLPFI Identify and select solutions Conduct implementation Test & Validation From Figure 1, Annex B to ACT DIR 80-7, Managing Transformation, page B-2 Concept Development and Experimentation Course Allied Command Transformation 29 Jan 2 Feb 07 3

4 Objectives of Improved use of available resources in creating new and innovative solutions to NATO s needs Objective information to support prioritization of resources to required tasks Transparency of process and creation of metrics for effectiveness Output-focused approach for determining when a developed concept is mature Coordination with NATO HQ to orientate activities to meet current NATO policy requirements Concept Development and Experimentation Course Allied Command Transformation 29 Jan 2 Feb 07 4

5 Processes Necessary to Reach Objectives Coordinate and focus multiple organizations in developing a concept Coordinate participation of, and collaboration with, Nations and external agencies to increase effectiveness Coordinate and monitor numerous CD Plans and prioritize resources accordingly Concept Development and Experimentation Course Allied Command Transformation 29 Jan 2 Feb 07 5

6 End-to-End CD Process Q&I CR TSG role DOTMLPFI* screen CA Determine Relevance; assign a concept lead Develop Outline Plan Refinement CAIP/POW coordination CA Q&I CR Capability Architecture Questions & Ideas Disruptive innovation Capability Requirement Database Obtain Plan Approval Iterative / Early Implementation *Process is concurrent, iterative, and spiral DOTMLPFI Doctrine, Organization, Training, Material, Leadership, Personnel, Facilities, Interoperability From Figure 3 in Annex B to ACT Directive 80-7, Managing Transformation, page B-7 Develop & Refine Concept Concept Development and Experimentation Course Allied Command Transformation 29 Jan 2 Feb 07 6 Deliver concepts Recommend implementation priorities Align developmental work Alert / prioritize implementation pathways

7 Initiation of Processes Process can be initiated by: Formal statement of operational need Emerging technology National operational concepts Lessons learned Ideas from Experimentation program Concept Development and Experimentation Course Allied Command Transformation 29 Jan 2 Feb 07 7

8 CD Plan CD Plan serves as the key building block for management and coordination Uses of the CD Plan: Assign tasks to organizations Monitor progress on tasks Coordinate and Integrate activities Concept Development and Experimentation Course Allied Command Transformation 29 Jan 2 Feb 07 8

9 CD Process Determine Relevance Initiate Concept Development Produce Outline CD Plan Approval of Outline CD Plan Detailed CD Plan Plan Execution Concept Maturity Assessment See Annex B to ACT Directive 80-7, Managing Transformation, pages B-7 to B-11 Concept Development and Experimentation Course Allied Command Transformation 29 Jan 2 Feb 07 9

10 Determine Relevance Assess ideas, questions, and requirements for applicability to NATO s mission, potential for enabling Transformation, and/or fit into or associated with a developing concept Relevant HQ ACT subdivision and/or ICT provides a high level summary of the concept, initial assessment of its value, and where it fits into the Capability Architecture Above information is then used to determine whether to proceed with CD Relevance is based on established TSB criteria Concept is then entered into the database of developing concepts and annotated as either not relevant yet or relevant If the concept is for an unfilled capability requirement, it will be deemed relevant, but it will still be evaluated in terms of resources and commitments Concept Development and Experimentation Course Allied Command Transformation 29 Jan 2 Feb 07 10

11 Initiate Concept Development If the concept is deemed relevant by the TSG, then: It is assigned to a subdivision that assigns it to a Concept Lead Concept Lead is determined by concept s value Database then updated to reflect Concept Lead s name and annotated as relevant + Concept Lead or Relevant but on hold awaiting Concept Lead Concept Development and Experimentation Course Allied Command Transformation 29 Jan 2 Feb 07 11

12 Produce Outline Concept Development Plan Outline CD Plan developed by Concept Lead Outline Plan provides: Title of concept Outline description of concept Structure and content descriptions for final deliverables Recipients of the deliverables and what use will be Proposed timelines for concept development Interdependencies with other CAP deliverables or concepts under development Two-part outline plan Approvals needed and proposed tasks to support justification of concept Information needed to refine concept to maturity, including outline of analysis, research, and experimentation activities Review of original value assigned to concept Concept Development and Experimentation Course Allied Command Transformation 29 Jan 2 Feb 07 12

13 Approval of Outline Plan Concept Lead presents Outline Plan to TSB for endorsement to next stage ICT and relevant subdivisions assess availability or required resources and prioritize against other efforts Concept s value used to prioritize Database is annotated as Outline Concept Development Plan approved to continue, Approved but on hold awaiting resources, Rejected awaiting further refinement, or Rejected as not suitable for further work at present Concept Development and Experimentation Course Allied Command Transformation 29 Jan 2 Feb 07 13

14 Detailed Concept Development Plan Concept Lead (now Program Manager) develops Detailed CD Plan, supplementing Outline CD Plan with: Clear statement of deliverable(s) Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) to achieve output Statement of Work for each task in WBS Resources and skills needed to achieve each task in WBS Sequence diagram showing logical dependencies of each activity Timeline for activity durations and milestones Plan on how to communicate concept information to dependent CD teams Program Manager is aided by CD specialists, R&T, OA, and OE 18 Months should be detailed, with less detail as time extends Database updated with reference to CD Plan Concept Development and Experimentation Course Allied Command Transformation 29 Jan 2 Feb 07 14

15 Plan Execution Resources made available to Program Manager CD Plan executed and used to monitor progress Work begins to develop justification for implementing the concept to establish its operational benefit DOTMLPFI dimensions of concept are refined and explored Establishes risk level in a program when it is recommended for implementation Database updated to reflect program s progress, concept s state of maturity, and demonstrated level of operational benefit Concept Development and Experimentation Course Allied Command Transformation 29 Jan 2 Feb 07 15

16 Concept Maturity Assessment Concept reaches maturity for implementation when demonstrational operational benefit exceeds risks associated with implementation Program Manager declares concept ready for external recommendation Some concepts may become implemented solutions during development TSB asked to confirm solutions completeness prior to task closures TSB reviews the data supporting the concept and determines whether to declare it ready for external recommendation Database updated to reflect: approved for external recommendation, not approved - more refinement necessary, not approved - concept development on hold Concept Development and Experimentation Course Allied Command Transformation 29 Jan 2 Feb 07 16

17 Management of Management of requires: Effective management processes with efficient and well-defined approval and review points Access to a range of data supporting collaboration, cooperation, and oversight Objective analysis tools to sustain transparency and credibility Process for identifying, obtaining, and assigning resources Concept Development and Experimentation Course Allied Command Transformation 29 Jan 2 Feb Effective Management Processes Common Database of Information Coordination of Alliancerelated Campaign Plan (CPLAN) Coordination Experimentation Program of Work (EPOW) Report See Annex B to ACT Directive 80-7, Managing Transformation, pages B-12 to B-16

18 Effective Management Process Management processes to facilitate collaborative working must be simple, clear, efficient, and adhered to by all Approval/review points in the process: Determine concept s relevance using agreed-to criteria Review Outline CD Plan for completeness using peer review in ICT Approve Outline CD Plan for further action TSB decision based on effective use of resources, resource availability, and concept value Follow milestone checkpoints in CD Plan to check progress against plan Perform final review of recommendations and supporting documentation to meet the requirements of approval body Reviews mainly within management, can be accelerated as needed External influence used to adjust criteria Concept Development and Experimentation Course Allied Command Transformation 29 Jan 2 Feb 07 18

19 Common Database of Information CD Plan used to populate a database Information used for management oversight and program coordination with other NATO bodies and external organizations Management reports provided by Concept Leads, ICTs, and TSB to provide: Insights and progress on concepts being developed Resource and budget planning information Situation awareness of ongoing and planned CD activities to facilitate collaboration Concept Development and Experimentation Course Allied Command Transformation 29 Jan 2 Feb 07 19

20 Coordination of Alliance-related NATO seeks to integrate Alliance-related throughout member Nations to fully exploit ongoing activities and expenditures NATO will supplement ongoing national programs with NATO-specific, activities as required to achieve Transformational goals The current efforts are loosely associated National -2 National -3 National -4 From Figure 4, Annex B to ACT Directive 80-7, Managing Transformation, pages B-13 National -1 Concept Development and Experimentation Course Allied Command Transformation 29 Jan 2 Feb NATO National -5

21 Coordination of Alliance-related NATO will coordinate and synchronize the Alliance-related efforts of member nations by establishing agreed to and coherent CD Plans National -1 National -2 National -3 NATO National -4 National -5 From Figure 5, Annex B to ACT Directive 80-7, Managing Transformation, pages B-13 Concept Development and Experimentation Course Allied Command Transformation 29 Jan 2 Feb 07 21

22 Coordination of Alliance-related As the ability to coordinate increases, increased benefits to the Alliance Transformation will be realized, resulting in the below structure National - National -3 National National - 1 NATO National - 5 From Figure 6, Annex B to ACT Directive 80-7, Managing Transformation, pages B-14 Concept Development and Experimentation Course Allied Command Transformation 29 Jan 2 Feb 07 22

23 Campaign Plan (CPLAN) CPLAN is main management vehicle Coordinated by The Futures & Engagement Branch of JEEA States overall goals and objectives of NATO CPLAN contains the following: Purpose Methodology Transformational Goals Transformational Objective Areas and associated Concepts Process improvement NATO Organizational and national participation Experiments and experimentation calling letter to nations two years out Concept Development and Experimentation Course Allied Command Transformation 29 Jan 2 Feb 07 23

24 Coordination CPLAN is also main vehicle for coordination with Nations and NATO organizations Produced annually with focus on the next year s activity Draft CPLAN prepared by JEEA at beginning of year, then used as a basis in Working Group (WG) in spring WG consists of members of NATO Nations participating in: NATO International Military Staff (IMS) Conference of National Armament Directors (CNAD) Research and Technology Organization (RTO) Centers for Excellence (COE) NATO Consultation Command and Control Agency (NC3A) Allied Command Operations (ACO) ACT and their designated subcommands WG considers national commitments and provides comments Concept Development and Experimentation Course Allied Command Transformation 29 Jan 2 Feb See Annex B to ACT Directive 80-7, Managing Transformation, pages B-17 to B19

25 Coordination WG and National Advisory Group (NAG) provided feedback by JEEA Drafts are then provided to WG and NAG in November NAG consists of National Ministry of Defense (or equivalent) representatives from all NATO nations Experimentation Program of Work (EPOW) for two years is also being developed simultaneously Proposed experimentation incorporated into CPLAN Draft CPLAN submitted to DSACT for comments NAG makes commitment to CPLAN at NAG meeting in November CPLAN is provided to DSACT for final HQ SACT approval CPLAN submitted for Military Committee (MC) approval in December Concept Development and Experimentation Course Allied Command Transformation 29 Jan 2 Feb 07 25

26 Experimentation Program of Work (EPOW) Experimentation goals set by ICTs used as starting point for identifying experimentation proposals and funding Experimentation program considered with all other ACT activities Majority of costs associated with experimentation budgeting managed through the annual EPOW EPOW development starts in October (15 months prior to experimentation) and culminates following October EPOW contains consolidated and detailed program of experimentation for next year with budgeting information Elements of EPOW are included in the CPLAN Concept Development and Experimentation Course Allied Command Transformation 29 Jan 2 Feb 07 26

27 Report Report developed annually by HQ SACT Report highlights activities and achievements in the previous year Report can exist alone or in conjunction with annual ACT transformation report Concept Development and Experimentation Course Allied Command Transformation 29 Jan 2 Feb 07 27

28 Coordination with External Entities Conference of National Armament Directors (CNAD) Responsible for defense acquisition in each member Nation Cooperation with ACT primarily on materialoriented, short-term concepts NATO Standardisation Agency (NSA) Responsible for coordination on standardization issues Coordination essential on concept development involving standards or standardization doctrine Future Capabilities Research and Technology (FCRT) Address solutions to most critical capabilities needing improvement through FCRT provides analytical support for examination of concepts and assessment of experimental outcomes Concept Development and Experimentation Course Allied Command Transformation 29 Jan 2 Feb 07 28

29 Coordination with External Entities Technology Advisory Board (TAB) Provides independent advise to ACT on technology related to transforming NATO capabilities Provides a vehicle for ACT and NATO to develop a balanced and focused way forward for NATO technology-related activities Research and Technology Organization (RTO) Responsible for integrating the direction and coordination of NATO defense research and technology Concept Development and Experimentation Course Allied Command Transformation 29 Jan 2 Feb 07 29

30 Coordination with External Entities Industry Improves efficiency and effectiveness of development of new capabilities ACT can advise industry on developing technologies and concepts, encourage industry participation in experimentation and standard development, and improve industry awareness of NATO s needs NATO and National Collaboration, coordination, and integration of NATO and national programs supported by: Annual Conference Campaign Plan Working Group and the NAG Cooperation and collaboration with Nations on specific CD Plans Concept Development and Experimentation Course Allied Command Transformation 29 Jan 2 Feb 07 30

31 Wrap-Up Analysis of strategic environment Identify capability needs Develop capability requirements Questions & Ideas Transformational CA Q&I CR Determine Relevance; assign a concept lead Develop Outline Plan Refinement CAIP/POW coordination CA Q&I CR TSG role DOTMLPFI* screen Capability Architecture Questions & Ideas Disruptive innovation Capability Requirement Solution Unfulfilled requirements Conduct Gap analysis and fulfillment DOTMLPFI Identify and select solutions Conduct implementation Test & Validation Database Obtain Plan Approval DOTMLPFI Doctrine, Organization, Training, Material, Leadership, Personnel, Facilities, Interoperability Develop & Refine Concept Iterative / Early Implementation Deliver concepts Recommend implementation priorities Align developmental work Alert / prioritize implementation pathways Concept Development and Experimentation Course Allied Command Transformation 29 Jan 2 Feb 07 31

32 Questions? Concept Development and Experimentation Course Allied Command Transformation 29 Jan 2 Feb 07 32