AIM

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AIM

• Develop a Reserve FG model to achieve CLS Intent

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Group 2

• Chair LCol Jensen
• Asst Maj Dufour
• Members
• All res force COs/Cmdts
• Maj Sullivan
• Location As indicated
• Aim Develop a Reserve FG model to achieve CLS
  Intent

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FACTORS

• Geographical challenges including language issues
  and C2 realities for each Area for the Artillery
  Reserve Units
• CFTPO related Issues (Process versus Command
  Driven)
• Equipment
• Lack of and svc issues
• Only capable to train on dismounted tasks
• Training
• Challenges to train Sr NCOs at DP2 to 4 level
• Challenges to offset the initial delta of RAOTP
  trained officer to deploy on mission
• Reserve Interest in the STA capability
• Unit manning pressures
• Incapacity for Arty units to offer class B and BA
  contracts Impact on avail of leadership ranks
• Impact of reinforcing the Reg Force Constant
• Attrition of pers creates a constant regeneration
  requirement
• Expansion/growth
• Bty within the territorial defence Bn concept
• Unit in constant recruiting and regeneration mode
• Mandated by CLS
• Can FG Rate be sustained LFCA Good posture ref
  effective strength, SQFT and LFWA more fragile,
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• Individual and Gun Detachment FG optimised

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COAs

• 1 Status Quo
• 2 HR Res Bty under Territorial Bn Gp
• 3 Totally Integrated Composite Bty

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COA 1 -Status Quo
FG Model

• DESCRIPTION
• Based on current model
• Partnership between Res and affiliated Reg Force
  units based on geographical areas aimed at
  optimising trg and FG capabilities
• Framework to train at Tp and Bty level provided
  by affiliated reg force unit
• Can we really establish a gun Bty in the
  respective Areas or is it a bridge too far

Progressive FG Individual, Dets, Tp and Bty
STA
Res
Area Arty Res

• DISADVANTAGES
• No clear chain of command (CFTPO Issues, tasking
  pris issue etc.)
• Easy to disrupt based on higher HQ priorities
• Securing funding for class B and BA problematic
  for Res Arty Units
• OP Trg and FG challenge

• ADVANTAGES
• Least Disruption on current FG model
• Best to support the rule of 9s
• Good comms communication
• Most flexibility to sp Reg Force

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COA 2 - HR Res Bty under Territorial Bn Gp

• DESCRIPTION
• HR Reserve Bty under each territorial Defence Bn
  Gp
• HR Bty will transfer on order for specific tasks
  and/or operations
• HR Bty comes as a self sufficient firing unit
  less CSS components
• Res Artillery Units continue to reinforce at Dets
  and individual HR Bty only

FG Model
On Order
STA
Res
Individual Rnf
Area Arty Res

• DISADVANTAGES
• More organisation fighting for the same qualified
  HR resources
• Concern about maintain Arty Skills as part of the
  TBG Concept
• Transition to this model will impact during
  implementation on FG requirements for theatre

• ADVANTAGES
• Clear C2 chain
• Securing funding for class B and BA easier for HR
  Res Arty Bty
• All Arms team approach to the TBG but the value
  of a complete Arty Bty in dom ops needs to be
  validate

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COA 3 Totally Integrated Composite Bty
FG Model

• DESCRIPTION
• Reservist FG by affiliated Res units and imbedded
  in fixed positions FE Artillery Posns in parent
  Reg Force Regt
• Formal affiliation established at Regt to Regt
  with close cooperation at Bty level for ease of
  trg, support, etc
• Reserve integrated as individuals and possibly
  detachments
• Based on local requirements, qualifications and
  experience of the reservist additional positions
  can be opened up
• Direct liaison auth prior to populate CFTPO,
  Formalised SLA

RCA
RCA
80 Reg

• 20 Res
• Gun Dets
• LCMR

RCA
RCA

• ADVANTAGES
• Best option to offset Reservist trg deltas
• Predictability for deployment with posn
  identified as reservist
• Easier for the taskers and higher HQ to manage
• Allows flexibility to adapt to local
  circumstances
• Optimal Use of eqpt for troops in build-up phases

• DISADVANTAGES
• Geographical distances will be an issue for some
  res units (LFWA)
• Generate capability in the STA field for the Res
  will be a challenge unless located near a reg
  force unit
• Not achieving the rule of 9s

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COMPARISON OF COAs USING PRICIE
Legend (risk)
High
Med
low
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RECOMMENDED COA Option 3 Totally Integrated
Composite Bty

• Best option to offset Reservist trg deltas
• Predictability for deployment with posn
  identified as reservist
• Easier for the taskers and higher HQ to manage
• Allows flexibility to adapt to local
  circumstances
• Optimal Use of eqpt for troops in build-up phases
• Human connection and ownership of the relation

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COA 3 PRICIE ANALYSIS Key Deductions (1/2)
Out of 243 posn, The reserve could fill a sustain
rate of 41 Posn incl possibly an LCMR Tp (total
17). There is the potential to increase to 59
posn with more soldiers on Gun Dets (6 pers per
det) (total 24)
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Regimental Affiliations
LFWA
LFCA
SQFT
LFAA
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COA 3 PRICIE ANALYSIS Key Deductions (2/2)
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Questions and Conclusion
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Back-up Slides
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What posn can the reserve realistically fill on a
sustained basis?
Artillery Gun Battery
(6-7-24) 37 TAC Gp (7-21-121) 149 Gun
Gp (13-28-145) 186
Artillery STA Battery x 3 Force
Generator (9/39/130) 178
Equipment 1 x Armd Comd LO Veh (BC) 2 x Armd
CP STA FSCC/ STA CP (for detailed Tp equipment
see Tp Structures)
1 offr BK delete 1 sr NCO
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Artillery Gun Battery
(6-7-24) 37 TAC Gp (7-21-121) 149 Gun
Gp (13-28-145) 186
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• Realistic sustained Res Contribution for Gun Btys
  Three Arty Gun Tps (21)
• 6 Guns x 3 Dets 18 Gnr/Bdr
• 2 Gun Det Comd 2 Sgt
• 2 Gun Det 2I/Cs 2 MBdr
• On individual basis based on qual and experience,
  CP and recce Staff

Artillery Gun Tp (2-5-28) 35

• Equipment
• 2 X 155mm M777 Howitzer
• 2 X Gun Tractor, - Armd Veh
• 2 X Ammo Limbers AHSVS (HLVW Domestic)
• 1 x LAV CP and
• 1 X Recce
• 1 X TSM Vehicle Armd LO Veh
• 1 X Armd MET Vehicle

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• Realistic sustained Res Contribution for Gun Btys
  Tac Gp
• No hard commitments due to level of skills and
  knowledge to perform these tasks

Artillery Battery Tac Group x 6 1st LoO (6-7-24)
37

• Equipment
• 1 X LAV BC (BC Tac)
• 1 X Armd CP (Bison)(FSCC)
• 4 X LAV OPV
• 2 X LAV FAC

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Artillery Bty Echelon (A2)
A2 Echelon Total 24 (Not including Medical)
Arty Specialist
BSM Driver/Comms
Det Comd Driver/Comms
X2
X2
BSM
Ammo
MCpl Veh Tech Cpl Veh Tech
Cpl Veh Tech
X 3
Det Comd Driver/Comms
Recovery
X2
Ammo
MCpl Hvy Wpn Tech Cpl SA Wpn Tech
X2
Det Comd Driver/Comms
Weapons MRT
X2
Ammo
Det Comd Driver/Comms
X2
MCpl FCS Cpl FCS Cpl
LCIS Cpl LCIS
Ammo
FCS/LCIS MRT
X 4
Det Comd Driver/Comms
X2
POL
3 x Medic (Cpl)
X 3
Amb (Dismounted)
Det Comd Cook Driver/Cook

• Realistic sustained Res Contribution for FE Btys
  Sp Tp A2
• 1 Driver

X3
Kitchen
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Artillery Bty Echelon (B)
B Echelon Total 6
Admin O
BK Clerk/Driver
X 2
BQMS
BQ Driver/Comms
X 2
BQMS Stores
BQ 2IC Driver/Comms
X 2

• Realistic sustained Res Contribution for FE Btys
  Sp Tp A2
• 3 Drivers

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Reserve potential contribution to the Artillery
Gun Battery

• Realistic sustained Res Contribution for FE Gun
  Btys
• 6 Guns x 3 Dets 18 Gnr/Bdr
• 2 Gun Det Comd 2 Sgt
• 2 Gun Det 2I/Cs 2 MBdr
• On individual basis based on qual and experience,
  CP and recce Staff
• 4 Driver Posn in echelon
• -----------------------------------------
• 26 Gunners (This number can increase if more pers
  on Gun Dets)

(6-7-24) 37 TAC Gp (7-21-121) 149 Gun
Gp (13-28-145) 186
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Artillery STA Battery Force Generator (9/39/130)
178
Equipment 1 x Armd Comd LO Veh (BC) 2 x Armd
CP STA FSCC/ STA CP (for detailed Tp equipment
see Tp Structures)
1 offr BK delete 1 sr NCO
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• Realistic sustained Res Contribution for STA Tp
  deployed
• No scope in UAV capability

Small UAV (SUAV)Tp x 6 1st LoO (1-5-15) 21

• Equipment
• 3 X Small UAV systems (multiple AV)
• Vehicles
• 3 X Launch Recovery Vehicles (Armd)
• 1 X Tp Comd Vehicle
• 1 X Armd (CP)
• 1 X Tp Comd Vehicle Armd Comd LO
• Veh preferred
• 1 X Maint MRT

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• Realistic sustained Res Contribution for STA Tp
  deployed
• Must be in close proximity of a Reg Force Unit
  (Kit and Range)
• Must have access to the eqpt to train
• Must have large enough of a critical mass in the
  Res Unit
• AWL Little scope due to skills and trg reqr

Acoustic Weapons Locating (AWL) x 6 1st
LoO (1-4-16) 21

• Equipment
• 2 X AWL Sects (each of 4 x SPs)(HALO II)
• Vehicles
• 3 X Sect Vehicles Tlr Bty Charger(Armd)
• 1 X Armd Tp CP
• 1 X Armd Comd LO Veh

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• Realistic sustained Res Contribution for STA Tp
  deployed
• Must be in close proximity of a Reg Force Unit
• Must have access to the eqpt to train
• Must have large enough of a critical mass in the
  Res Unit
• WLR LCMR is a good system for reservist to use
• -----------------------------
• 19 Gunners

Weapon Locating Radar (WLR)Tp x 6 1st
LoO (1-5-15) 21

• Equipment
• 3 X WLR (TBC)
• Vehicles
• 3 X Det Vehicles (Armoured)
• 1 X Armd CP
• 1 X Tp Comd Vehicle Armd Comd LO Veh

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• Realistic sustained Res Contribution for STA Tp
  deployed
• Must be in close proximity of a Reg Force Unit
• Must have access to the eqpt to train
• Must have large enough of a critical mass in the
  Res Unit
• UAV No Scope (Skills, flight Currency, airspace
  reqr)
• AWL Little Scope due to skills and eqpt reqr
• WLR 19 per troop using LCMR
• -----------------------------------------
• Up to 19 Gunners

Reserve potential contribution to the Artillery
STA Battery Force Generator (9/39/130) 178
Equipment 1 x Armd Comd LO Veh (BC) 2 x Armd
CP STA FSCC/ STA CP (for detailed Tp equipment
see Tp Structures)
1 offr BK delete 1 sr NCO