Cold Response 2016 Forward Safety, Security & Umpire Element 1
Forward Safety, Security & Umpire Element (FSSUE) EXDIR will through FSSUE maintain an updated situational awareness and risk assessment for the land part of the FTX Live restraints and constraints on the FTX will be issued by EXDIR as required EXDIR COM FSSUE COS FSSUE COM UMPIRE Adm Support OPS COS UMPIRE Avalanche Environment Mobility MNMP UMPIRE PAO CISY SWE 29
FSSUE Daily Safety Signal Published every evening for the next 24 hrs First Daily Safety Signal will be issued in the evening the 28 th of February - Overall safety assessment - Most dominant risks - Avalanche hazard forecast - On and off road mobility safety - Environmental restrictions - Out of bounds areas - Other issues if needed 30
FSSUE Environmental Protection Cell Exercise in Norway: - Vulnerable environment - Use the Requisition Law - Restrictions needed to maintain freedom of movement Information about restrictions: - Use the exercise maps: M711E with EP information - Environmental Protection folder a quick reference to regulations and to be used by all personnel - EXPLAN Part 1 Annex Y 31
FSSUE Environmental Protection Cell All units (BN-level) have a dedicated Norwegian Environmental Protection Officer as a POC. FSSUE Environmental Protection Cell is POC for all claims regarding complaints and damages, including oil spill. 24/7 damage report phone nr: +47 400 33 569 32
FSSUE Avalanche Cell Daily avalanche hazard forecast based on analysis of the snow, the terrain and the weather forecast Can upon request support participating units in how to use the avalanche map and how to read the avalanche hazard forecast during CET/FIT. Request through FSSUE (26.02-01.03). 33
FSSUE Mobility Cell Will evaluate mobility conditions for the exercise area during the FTX period Roads Bridges Terrain 34
Type of manuver Foot Skies Snowmobile s Vehicles Roads Norwegian Joint Headquarters Risk Zone 1 2 3 MOBILITY SAFETY 1 2 3 Vehicles terrain Guidence Zone 3; slow-go on roads, no movements of units. Terrain zone 2 and 3; no crossing of ice and wet terrain. Risk Very high/critical High Moderate Low Definition Normal activity causing accidents during manuver Miscalculation or misjudgment during manuver may cause accidents Unintended activity or equipment failure during manuver may cause accidents Mainly adverse events during manuver causing accidents 35
FSSUE MNMP Restated mission: The MNMP will use proactive and reactive safety and security measures in order to prevent accidents and unwanted incidents. At the same time it is of utmost importance to keep a mindset that helps the commanders in achieving their exercise goals. 36
FSSUE MNMP Assets: 24/7 Ops function 90 personnel (day/night shift) 14 Patrol cars 1 vehicle w/friction measurement device ArcGis in every patrol car 12 sign trailers ~ 6 combat zones Coms: Nødnett Tasks: Policing Road movement Traffic safety Law enforcement Investigation All No play incidents Liaise with civilian police (NATO SOFA) Krigsadvokat /judge advocate embedded Security Close protection security advisors 37
Norwegien Army Land Warefare Center Norwegian Joint Headquarters Umpire organisation CHIEF UMPIRE DEPUTY CHIEF UMPIRE BDE N UMPIRES 3. BDE UMPIRES AXIS UMPIRES BRANCH SPES POOL HG AMF MAR HQ UNITS HQ UNITS E-6 COASTAL HG 12 UK/NL MAR BTN TMBTN ARMD BTN NOR BTN US/CAN BTN ARTY/MORTAR ARTY/MORTAR HG 14 2. BTN US TF 1/8 SWE MECH BTN SWE RANGER US BTN MC ENG ENG MAN MAN 38
Umpire mission and tasks Norwegian Joint Headquarters Mission During CR-16, the Umpire/Controller-org will conduct controlling/observing, umpiring, and guidance & evaluation in the core FTX AREA i.o.t. facilitate achievement of exercise objectives and support participating units training objectives. Umpire/Controller tasks The individual umpire/controller tasks are: To present a realistic tactical picture of the battle To describe the effect of enemy fire To make decisions on the outcome of battles and adjudge their success or failure, loss of personnel, equipment, etc. To keep the FSSUE/EXDIR chain of command informed on battle progress To intervene when safety or environmental considerations require it To write and deliver regular reports, in accordance with exercise instructions. 2016.03.07 39