Military Plans Specialist Support Services

2. REQUIREMENT DESCRIPTION & Performance duties

2.1 Scope of Support

The Contractor shall provide operational and strategic planning advisory support to the Area Support Group-Jordan (ASG-J) Operations Directorate (S-3), assisting in the coordination, development, and execution of comprehensive operational plans, contingency plans, exercises, and force protection programs in support of United States Army Central (USARCENT) and adjacent USCENTCOM entities.

2.2 Core Responsibilities and Duty Allocation

The following major duties (percentages approximate effort allocation) are derived from the official Army Position Description:

1. Physical Security and Force Protection Planning (approx. 30%): Develop, implement, review, and update comprehensive physical security and force protection plans, policies, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
   • Assist the ASG-J Provost Marshal Office (PMO) in identifying vulnerabilities and performing technical force protection inspections, assessments, and surveys.
   • Coordinate Mission Assurance Assessments (MAA) with USARCENT, conduct associated In-Progress Reviews (IPRs) and briefings and develop corrective action plans for identified deficiencies.
   • Coordinate with the Directorate of Public Works (DPW) to conduct physical security/force protection reviews on installation master plans, construction projects, and facility renovations pursuant to applicable DoD and Army regulations.
2. Deliberate and Crisis Action Planning / Contingency Plans (approx. 30%):

• Integrate deliberate and crisis action planning support across USARCENT, subordinate formations, and USCENTCOM.
• Serve as technical lead and project coordinator for contingency planning efforts, contributing directly to the drafting and refinement of Operations Plans (OPLANs), Concept Plans (CONPLANs), Operations Orders (OPORDs), Fragmentary Orders (FRAGOs), and Functional Plans.
• Utilize the Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES) / Adaptive Planning and Execution (APEX) enterprise to formulate cyber operations annexes, appendices, and operational deployment workflows for deployed forces.

1. Exercise and Training Support / MDMP-JOPP (approx. 20%):

• Support ASG-J S-3 operations to ensure field and command-post exercises align with USARCENT doctrine, policies, and priorities.
• Apply deep operational understanding of Commander’s Intent, Running Estimates, Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield (IPB), Deliberate Planning, and the Military Decision Making Process (MDMP) / Joint Operational Planning Process (JOPP) across Unified, Joint, Combined, and Service-component echelons.
• Facilitate Operational Planning Teams (OPTs) and Joint Planning Groups (JPGs); conduct Course of Action (COA) development, analysis (wargaming), comparison, and decision briefing preparation for senior leadership.

1. Inter-Agency Representation and Staff Coordination (approx. 20%):

• Represent the ASG-J S-3 during cross-functional working groups, operational syncs, and planning conferences.
• Liaise with internal directorates, tenant units, host-nation representatives, and higher headquarters to align ASG-J operational roadmaps with theater campaign goals.

2.3 Mandatory Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Comprehensive proficiency in Army regulations and doctrine pertaining to Base Operations Support-Integrator (BOS-I), Common-User Logistics/Base Operations (COM-I), Physical Security, and Force Protection.
• Working knowledge of DoD directives, relevant U.S. statutes, and bilateral frameworks, including the U.S.–Jordanian Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA).
• Familiarity with USARCENT, 1st Theater Sustainment Command (1TSC), and USCENTCOM operational architecture and associated OPLANs/CONPLANs.
• Working knowledge of Theater Provided Equipment (TPE), Modified Table of Organization and Equipment (MTOE), and Tables of Distribution and Allowances (TDA) structures.
• Exceptional written and verbal military communication skills, including experience authoring formal executive summaries, military orders, and general officer-level briefings.

3. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS & CONDITIONS OF PERFORMANCE

1. Security Clearance: Personnel assigned to this contract must possess an active, verified SECRET security clearance granted by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) prior to performance start date, with the ability to maintain eligibility throughout contract execution.
2. Deployability & Travel: Contractor personnel must be deployable and eligible for overseas travel. Business travel (Temporary Duty - TDY) within the USCENTCOM Area of Responsibility (Jordan and adjacent Middle Eastern countries) is anticipated up to 20% of annual performance.
3. Medical & Theater Entry Requirements: Contractor personnel must meet all CENTCOM Mod/theater-specific medical clearance standards, including required immunization profiles (e.g., seasonal influenza and applicable DoD overseas health mandates) and Synchronized Predeployment and Operational Tracker (SPOT) / Letter of Authorization (LOA) processing.
4. DFARS Compliance Notice: Offerors are advised that any follow-on solicitation will include mandatory overseas clauses, including DFARS 252.225-7040 (Contractor Personnel Supporting U.S. Armed Forces Deployed Outside the United States), SOFA/DCA compliance, and Defense Base Act (DBA) insurance requirements.