JOINT FORCES
(JOC)
Welcome to Joint Forces Operations system
overview
This briefing is “unclassified”
JOC Overview
• MISSION
• COORDINATION
RELATIONSHIPS
• RESPONSIBILITIES
– J-1 PERSONNEL
– HUMAN RESOURCES
– STATE PERSONNEL
– MILITARY PERSONNEL
– J-2 INTELLIGENCE
– SEMA /LOCAL LEA
– J-3 OPERATIONS
– JOINT STAFF DIVISION
– ARMY DIVISION
– AIR DIVISION
– ARMY AVIATION
– EMERGENCY
PREPAREDNESS LIAISON
OFFICER (EPLO)
– INNG/MSCA
– J-4 LOGISTICS
– SURFACE MAINTENANCE
– FACILITIES / ENGINEERING
– STATE COMPTROLLER
– J-5 PLANS & POLICY
– J-6 COMMAND,CONTROL,
COMMUNICATIONS, &
COMPUTER SYSTEMS
– JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL
– PUBLIC AFFAIRS
MISSION
• THE MISSION OF THE J2/3 IS TO
COORDINATE AND MANAGE MILITARY
SUPPORT TO CIVIL AUTHORITIES TO
PROTECT THE PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE
PEOPLE OF INDIANA; TO PROVIDE
DIRECT COMMAND AND CONTROL FOR
ASSIGNED WEAPONS OF MASS
DESTRUCTION-CIVIL SUPPORT TEAMS.
WITHIN THE DIRECTORATE
THE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER
PERFORMS THE FOLLOWING:
• SERVES AS THE INDIANA NATIONAL GUARD
FOCAL POINT FOR MILITARY SUPPORT FOR
CIVIL AUTHORITIES TASKINGS.
• PROVIDES DIRECTION AND GUIDANCE TO THE
JOINT STAFF SECTION AND OTHERS
CONCERNING THE DEVELOPMENT OF MSCA
PRODUCTS AND PROCESSES SUCH AS STAFF
ESTIMATES, ANALYSIS & ORDERS.
JOINT OPERATIONS CENTER
PRIMARY MILITARY SUPPORT TO CIVIL AUTHORITIES
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FLOOD
WILDFIRE
SEARCH & RESCUE
EARTHQUAKE
COUNTER-DRUG
CIVIL DISORDER
NUCLEAR DISASTER
ANTI-TERRORISM
• MASS CARE/SHELTER
• HUMANITARIAN
SUPPORT
• FOREIGN ANIMAL /
INSECT DISEASE
• WEAPONS OF MASS
DISTRUCTION (WMD)
• PROVIDE PLANS /
EXCERCISES
INDIANA JFHQ-PO Joint Operations
Organizational Chart Coordinating
Relationships
GENERAL OFFICER
CHIEF OF STAFF
DIRECTOR
JOINT OPS CENTER
IG
PAO
JAG
J-1
PERS
HUMAN
RESOURCES
J-2
INTEL
J-3
OPS
J-4
LOG
J-5
PLANS
JOINT STAFF
DIVISION
SURFACE
MAINTENANCE
STATE
PERSONNEL
ARMY/AIR
DIVISIONS
FACILITIES/
ENGINEERING
MILITARY
PERSONNEL
ARMY AVIATION
& safety
STATE
COMPTROLLER
SEMA / SEMA LEA
EPLO
JFHQ / SEMA
LIAISON OFFICER
J-6
COMS
P&L
SEMA
Comptroller
• Battle Drill One - is the first stage in understanding functional areas,
mission, purpose, score of responsibilities within the Joint Operations
Center (JOC).
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INNG Joint Operations Center – Layout of functional areas and equipment locations. All
message traffic is logged in functional area staff journals, keeping functional area
message traffic separate. Commander’ Critical information Requirements (CCIRs) are
posted in plain view so all working staff as a clear understanding and quick reference to
follow.
J-1 PERSONNEL
Provides current personnel strength, casualty
statistics, and coordinates future personnel
replacements and medical requirements.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Collects, analyzes, posts and briefs strength status
and personnel loss estimates. Maintains a manning
roster by unit, mission number, name, officer, warrant
officer or enlisted, rank and SSN.
• Coordinates the pay of personnel on SAD.
J-1 Continued
• Coordinates with the staff for the development and
maintenance of morale, to include leave programs,
rest and recreational facilities, religious activities,
legal, welfare and exchange services.
• Coordinates State Compensation Insurance Fund
payments for injured personnel on SAD, with State
Comptroller.
• Generates, processes and follows-up on awards,
decorations and letters of appreciation to guard
personnel and their employers prior to JOC
deactivation.
J-1 Continued
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Maintains a staff journal.
Provides input for the JOC incident journal.
Responsible for section shift management.
Provides After Action Report (AAR) input to the
J2/3 prior to deactivation of Joint Operations
Center.
HUMAN RESOURCES
The human resources office is responsible to
plan, direct and administer the Human Resources
Program for all full-time National Guard personnel
to include Non-Dual status (NDS) technicians, Dual
Status (Excepted) technicians in
both the ARNG and ANG, and support in active
Guard Reserve (AGR) status in both ARNG and
ANG.
HUMAN RESOURCES
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Coordinates with the J-1 personnel section to
establish/confirm policy on the use of full-time
federal personnel employed on SAD missions.
MILITARY PERSONNEL
The Military Personnel section directs and provides
personnel operations which support INNG
personnel structure, acquisition management,
distribution, mobilization, sustainment,
compensation and transition, enabling the
INNG to prepare for and conduct military
operations today and simultaneously regenerate
itself for tomorrow.
MILITARY PERSONNEL
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Performs initial screening on incoming Form (SAD payroll)
for accuracy then forward to Operations personnel for final
validation before forwarding to State Comptroller.
• Collects, analyzes, posts and briefs strength status and
personnel loss estimates. Maintains a manning roster by
unit, mission number, name, officer, warrant officer or
enlisted, rank and SSN.
• Coordinates with the staff for the development and
maintenance of morale, to include leave programs, rest
and recreational facilities, religious activities, legal, welfare
and exchange services.
MILITARY PERSONNEL
• Coordinates the pay of personnel on SAD.
• Coordinates State Compensation Insurance Fund
payments for injured personnel on SAD, with State
Comptroller.
• Generates, processes and follows-up on awards,
decorations and letters of appreciation to guard
personnel and their employers prior to JOC
deactivation.
• Coordinates with the Human Resources Office to
establish/confirm policy on the use of full-time federal
personnel employed on SAD missions.
J-2 INTELLIGENCE
Provides current and relevant intelligence to
the Joint Operations Center, as well as to
high-level leaders in the Indiana National
Guard.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide a daily intelligence summary (INTSUM),
based mainly on classified sources, to key senior
officers who possess both the appropriate security
clearance as well as the necessity to know such
information.
J-2 Continued
• Produce and distribute an Anti-Terrorism/Force
Protection Bulletin on a non-classified level, which
will assist leaders in Indiana to better protect the
safety of the citizens of Indiana.
• Provide access to SECRET-level information over
SIPRNET to individuals with proper security
clearance as well as a necessity to know such
information. This access is provided in a secure
environment which is maintained by the J2/.3.
SEMA
The State Emergency management Agency
coordinates overall state agency response to
major disasters in support of local
government.
SEMA
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Coordinates the statewide Fire, Law Enforcement,
medical and Telecommunications Mutual Aid
Systems
• Implement and manage the Law Enforcement Mutual
Aid system and to coordinate state resources in
support of local law enforcement during "unusual
occurrences" such as civil disorders, demonstrations,
riots, and natural or man caused disasters.
(INNG Maintains a 24/7 LNO presence during SEMA
full activations)
J-3 OPERATIONS
• Responsible for Operations Section.
• Coordinates staff actions in support of MSCA
missions.
• Monitors current situation on the operations
map, tracks the movement of adjacent units,
coordinates the production of all tactical
operations orders and the execution of those
orders.
J-3 Continued
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• J3 Coordinates, writes, and publishes JOC Warning
orders and operations orders.
• Plans, develops, designs and updates MSCA
Emergency Policy-Standard Operating ProceduresInter Agency coordination/ synchronization.
• JOC J3 OPS SGM. Responsible for all
administrative functions / message flow within the
JOC.
J-3 Continued
• Ensures battle rhythm is not interrupted throughout
continuous operations.
• J3 Current Operations Officer (Battle Captain) Keeps
the staff and LNOs abreast of current situation.
• Coordinates with the J4 on logistical support.
• Monitors the Mission Board and keeps the J3 &
Directorates informed on current
missions/issues/actions.
ARMY DIVISION
At the direction of the President of the United States
and the Governor of Indiana; The Mission of the
Army National Guard is to provide mission ready
forces to the federal government, protect the safety
of the citizens of Indiana, and provide service and
support to the local communities in which we work
and live.
ARMY DIVISION
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide force structure for Military Support to Civilian
Authorities (MSCA)
• Provide Support for Designated Force Protection
• Ensures proper training is performed for MSCA
Participants
AIR DIVISION
The JFHQ-IN-AVG is The Adjutant Generals senior staff
information and evaluation, issue, resolution, and action
recommendations regarding the Air National Guard .
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Coordinates all ANG Air support operations in support of
state emergencies.
• Coordinates all ground support missions pertaining
communication, vehicle, medical, and civil engineer
issues.
ARMY AVIATION
To provide prompt and accurate advice
regarding Aviation and Safety issues to the
Adjutant General and Commanders, to
manage resources, to facilitate mission-ready
aircraft to support Federal and State missions,
and to provide the highest quality individual
crew training.
ARMY AVIATION
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Manages deployment/employment of Army
aircraft.
• Advises J2/3 on the location and disposition
of Army aviation assets in the state.
• Provides maintenance forecasts to J2/3.
• Monitors airflow.
• Responsible for section shift management.
• Submits section AAR prior to JOC
inactivation.
EPLO
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS LIAISON OFFICER
Facilitate Planning for Military Support to Civil
Authorities and provide trained teams of DoD liaison
personnel to represent essential DoD components, as
appropriate, for response to any national security
Emergency
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide Service liaison to the military and civil authorities
within the State, commonwealth, US possessions and
other eligible jurisdictions
EPLO Continued
• Visit and train with DCO/DCE
• Visit/brief:
 State/local EMAs and JOCs
 Coast Guard, Corps of Engineers, installation/Service’s
commands
• Work as a team with the other EPLOs
• Participate in planning meetings, exercises, conferences,
training
• Prepare as backup for other EPLO(s)
• Work with the National Guard JFHQ-IN
 Meet and brief TAG, POTO, POMSO
 Participate in State and National Guard exercises
 Review and evaluate National Guard contingency
plans
J-4 LOGISTICS
Monitors and directly impacts current
Logistical Requirements assisting with
coordinating future needs of supply and
services to all SEMA / Federal Disaster /
Home Land Security mission-operations.
Assists in the development and preparation of
future Operations information related to the
deployment of supply and service
organization (personnel & equipment).
J-4 Continued
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Supervises preparation of orders, operating
instruction reports and related technical material.
• Supervises operation of organizations performing
supply and related service operations such as
transportation, and property disposal.
• Maintains material records and posts
charts/spreadsheets that display equipment status..
• Coordinates with Environmental Directorate on
environmental issues as necessary.
J-4 Continued
• Establishes systems for supply accountability.
• Recommends prescribed loads.
• Tracks through State Maintenance Class III, and IX
expended in support of SEMA Disaster assistance
• Conducts briefings as directed by the JOC director.
• Maintains a staff journal.
• Responsible for internal shift management.
• Coordinates emergency contracting and accounting for
food, lodging and critical supplies for INNG personnel.
• Maintains mission expenditures for food and lodging
and ensures vendor receives payment for services from
the State Comptroller.
SURFACE MAINTENANCE
The Surface Maintenance is to provide
organizational, limited depot maintenance and Class
IX repair parts services for the surface equipment of
the Indiana Army National Guard.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Determines materiel maintenance and overhaul
requirements.
• Supervises/coordinates maintenance activities.
• Tracks and distributes earned maintenance man
days/hours.
FACILITIES/ENGINEERING
The facilities & Engineering Office acquires,
develops, and maintains land and facilities to
support the administration, training, and
readiness of the Indiana Army National
Guard, and to develop and enhance relationships
to maximize the value of our facilities to our
soldiers and the communities we serve.
FACILITIES/ENGINEERING
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Determines if armory location is adequate to house
and sustain soldiers/equipment near incident site.
• Supervises/coordinates facilities maintenance
activities.
• Tracks and distributes basic SSSC items for daily,
monthly maintenance of INNG Armories/Installations.
• Assists & facilitates engineer planning & coordination
efforts in MSCA support operations.
• Assists in GIS Mapping and facilitates Corps of
Engineer inter-agency cooperation/products.
STATE COMPTROLLER
The State Comptroller advises the Adjutant
General, Assistant Adjutant General, and
Deputy Adjutant General-Joint Staff
Division on all fiscal resources.
J-5 POLICY & LIAISON
The sections generates the long range
planning and prepare the concept,
operational plans and the Directorates
Estimate of the Situation.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Advises Director, Plans, Operations and Security with
regards to any political issues that impact on
operations.
J-5 POLICY & LIAISON
• Responsible for interfacing with State and Federal
political entities during emergency and nonemergency operations.
• Submits to the J3 the Policy and Liaison/Government
Affairs Branch AAR prior to JOC inactivation.
J-6 COMMAND,CONTROL, COMMUNICATIONS, &
COMPUTER SYSTEMS
Assists the Director of Plans & Operations with responsibilities
for the communications-electronic and automated data
systems within the Directorate.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Integrates Army and Air National Guard communications
assets.
• Interfaces with civilian agencies (SEMA, INDOT, ISP) for
MSCA communications integration.
• Responsible for managing, coordinating, building,
maintaining all organic JFHQ communications assets, to
include cellular/satellite phones, pagers, FAX machines,
computer automation and HF radio.
J-6 Continued
• Responsible for all systems administration activities
in the JOC.
• Responsible for all statewide frequency assignments
and SOIs.
JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL
The Office of the Staff Judge Advocate serves
as legal advisor to the Headquarters staff, and
commanders of the Indiana Army and Air
National Guard units throughout the State
rendering formal legal opinions, providing
advice and counsel on major policies and
interpreting statutes, regulations, and court
decisions.
JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide legal advice to the JOC Director for MSCA
operations.
• Execute any necessary Memorandums of
Understanding (MOUs) and Memorandums of
Agreement (MOAs) in support of MSCA operations.
• Provides JFHQ-IN-JOC 24 hour POC roster.
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
The Public Affairs Directorate manages the release of
information on behalf of the Adjutant General.
Assists the public in understanding the
Indiana National Guard's community value, its
increased focus and effectiveness through joint Air
and Army Guard operations, and how these visions
contribute to the INNG's state and federal readiness.
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Represents the TAG and INNG in dealing with news
media
• Develop strategies and command messages to
communicate positive messages to INNG audiences
and the general public
• Advise INNG senior leadership, soldiers and airmen
on Public Affairs matters and provide interview
guidance
• Work with civilian agencies in a Joint Information
Center during state emergencies to keep the media
and public informed
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