Navy Mission Essential Task Lists (NMETLs) and METOC MEASURES

3 May 20073 May 2007

Mr. David BrownMr. David BrownFFC N721BFFC N721B

AGENDA

• Background

• Concept

• Tasks, Conditions, and Standards

• Measures

• Metrics

UNTL BACKGROUND• 1995 - CNO (and other Service Chiefs)

decision to participate, with Joint Staff, in METLs development– Designated NDC (NWDC) as Executive Agent

• 1997 - Universal Naval Task List 1.0 published – as Navy/Marine Corps/Coast Guard instruction

• 2002 – UNTL 2.0 and CFFC becomes Exec for NMETLs across FFC Claimancy

• 30 Jan 2007 UNTL 3.0 – DRRS covers nearly all operations required for mission success

UJTL/ UNTL TERMS• UJTL - Universal Joint Task List - the

comprehensive list (library) of tasks at the Strategic and Operational and Joint Tactical levels of war plus the service/agency task lists.

• NTTL - Naval Tactical Task List - the comprehensive list (library) of Naval tasks at the Tactical level of war

• UNTL - Universal Naval Task List

UNTL= (MCTL + NTTL)

UJTL = (SN, ST, OP, TA) + UNTL (NTA + MCT)

UNIVERSAL JOINT TASK LIST (UJTL) re: “Libray”

OPERATIONALAccomplish Objectives ofAccomplish Objectives of Subordinate Campaigns and Major OperationsSubordinate Campaigns and Major Operations

STRATEGIC NATIONALAccomplish Objectives ofAccomplish Objectives of National Military StrategyNational Military Strategy

OP 1CONDUCT

OPERATIONALMOVEMENT & MANEUVER

OP 2DEVELOP

OPERATIONALINTELLIGENCE

OP 3EMPLOY

OPERATIONALFIREPOWER

OP 4PROVIDE

OPERATIONALSUPPORT

OP 5EXERCISE

OPERATIONALCOMMAND & CONTROL

OP 6PROVIDE

OPERATIONALPROTECTION

SN 1CONDUCT STRATEGIC

DEPLOYMENT &REDEPLOYMENT

SN 2DEVELOP

STRATEGICINTELLIGENCE

SN 3EMPLOYFORCES

SN 4PROVIDE

SUSTAINMENT

SN 5PROVIDE

STRATEGIC DIRECTION& INTEGRATION

SN 6CONDUCT

MOBILIZATION

SN 7CONDUCT

FORCEDEVELOPMENT

NTA 1DEPLOY FORCES AND CONDUCT MANEUVER

NTA 2DEVELOP

INTELLIGENCE

NTA 3EMPLOY

FIREPOWER

NTA 4PERFORM LOGISTICS AND COMBAT SERVICE SUPPORT

NTA 5EXERCISE COMMAND

& CONTROL

NTA 6PROTECT THE

FORCE

ST 5PROVIDE THEATER

STRATEGIC COMMAND

AND CONTROL

ST 6PROVIDE THEATERPROTECTION

ST 7ESTABLISH THEATER

FORCE REQUIREMENTS AND READINESS

ST 8DEVELOP AND

MAINTAIN ALLIANCEAND REGIONAL

RELATIONS

ST 1CONDUCT INTRATHEATERSTRATEGIC DEPLOYMENT,

CONCENTRATION, ANDMANEUVER OF FORCES

ST 2DEVELOP THEATER

STRATEGICINTELLIGENCE

ST 3EMPLOY THEATER

STRATEGICFIREPOWER

ST 4SUSTAINTHEATER FORCES

STRATEGIC THEATERAccomplish Objectives ofAccomplish Objectives of Theater and Campaign StrategyTheater and Campaign Strategy

NAVY TACTICALAccomplish Objectives ofAccomplish Objectives of Battles and EngagementsBattles and Engagements

Universal Naval Task List (UNTL)

Universal Naval Task List (UNTL)

• Common language describes what must be done.

• Identifies the level of war where tasks will be done.

• Lists conditions to describe physical, military, and civil environment in which tasks are performed.

• Lists sample measures and criteria that define standards associated with task performance.

WE CAN ADD TASKS, CONDITIONS, & MEASURES TO THEWE CAN ADD TASKS, CONDITIONS, & MEASURES TO THEUNTLUNTL

UJTL/ UNTL TERMS• Mission - The action required and the purpose.

• Essential - Absolutely necessary; indispensable; critical.

• Task - A discrete event or action, not specific to a single unit, weapon system, or individual that enables a mission or function to be accomplished.

• Mission Essential Task List (METL) - A list of tasks considered essential to the accomplishment of the mission. A METL includes associated conditions and standards and may identify command-linked and supporting tasks.

NMET framework

Perform this task….

…. Under these conditions….

….To this standard.

UNTL Task Library Guidelines• Activities visible outside the command• Doctrinally based- should be able to find same words in

Doctrine/ developing concepts (e.g. “maritime domain awareness” from National Maritime Security Strategy.)

• Discrete events• Don’t define who/ how/ or a system• Don’t describe environmental issues (physical, military,

or civil conditions)• Don’t duplicate an existing task• “Universal”• Feedback to Navy UNTL/NMETLs link at

www.nwdc.navy.mil

CONDITIONS• Conditions are variables of the operational environment or

situation that may affect performance: physical, military or civil.

– Environment is the immediate situation or circumstance in which tasks must be performed (e.g., air temperature)

– Conditions impact the ability to perform a task (e.g., information exchange problems impact the ability to share information with allied/ coalition partners - unrestricted, restricted, highly restricted)

ExampleExample

• Reference Number and Title– C 1.3.1.3.1 Air Temperature

• Definition– Atmospheric temperature at ground level (degrees Fahrenheit)

• Descriptors– Hot (>850F); Temperate (400-850F); Cold (100-390F); Very cold (<100F).

• Definition– Minimum acceptable proficiency required in the

performance of a particular task under a specified set of conditions

• Components– Consists of measure and criterion:

– Measures: Provide basis for describing levels of performance (i.e., miles/hour, percentage, incidents)

– Criterion: Defines acceptable level of performance (i.e., 10 miles/hour, 40%)

• Authority– Defined by multiple sources

STANDARDS

NMET EXAMPLE

PERFORM TASK OF: Interdict Enemy Operational Forces/Targets NTA 3.2.6- to conduct air operations to destroy, neutralize, or delay the enemy’s military potential.

UNDER CONDITIONS OF:• Negligible Light (overcast night)(C 1.3.2.1) - light available to illuminate objects from natural or manmade sources.• Moderate Personnel Fatigue (C 2.2.4.6) - degree to which personnel, due to lack of rest, are experiencing fatigue • Moderate Collateral Damage Potential (C 2.6.7) - degree to which civilian population and structures (and friendly forces) are close to targets

TO A STANDARD OF: 3 Hours to drop ordnance on target after initiation of task 100 Percent of missions flown achieve desired target damage <5 Percent of engagements resulting in collateral damage

• Distinguish among varying levels of task performance

• Allow commanders to establish standards consistent with their mission requirements

• Provide basis for assessment (e.g., readiness assessment)

Task Criterion Measure

NTA 3.2.2 Attack Enemy 90 Percent of targets

Land Targets destroyed

MEASURES

• VALIDITY – Ability of a measure to capture desired performance.– Should support mission success factors.Should support mission success factors.– Measures will drive performance.Measures will drive performance.

• FEASIBILITY – Reasonable ability to collect data in support of the measure.– Should consider, manpower, money, existing Should consider, manpower, money, existing

databases, and technologydatabases, and technology..

• RELIABLE – Ability of the measure to tell the same story each time data is collected.– Need to be able to compare apples to applesNeed to be able to compare apples to apples..

• REPEATABLE – Ability to collect data for the measure each training cycle.– Need a steady source of data.Need a steady source of data.

MEASURES

MEASURES - PERFORMANCE DIMENSIONS

– Time to Perform

– Rate of Movement

– Accuracy

– Completeness

– Durability/ Reliability

– Power

– Cost

– Range/ Mobility

– Lead Time

– Delay Times

– Effectiveness

– Coordination

– Integration

– Efficiency

Commanders may require measures of different dimensions of performance to describe required level of performance

Examples:

INPUTS, PROCESSES, OR OUTPUTS?

A m o u n t o f F u e l

# S h i p s / A i r c r a f t A s s i g n e d

P r o v id e T r a n s p o r t S e r v ic e s

N T A 4 .5

A c c e p ta b i l i t y o f r o u te p la n n in g

P r o p e r n a v ig a t io n p r o c e d u r e s

T im e to c o m p le t e m o v e m e n t

P e r c e n t c a r g o lo s t e n r o u te

P e r c e n t U L N s C lo s e d b y R D D

I N P U T S P R O C E S S O U T P U T S

T o n s C a r g o C a p a c i t y

M a in ta in IT V

MEASUREMENT LEVEL OF DETAIL

TaskStep

TaskStep

TaskStep

Task

Task

Task

Task

Operation

Operation

Operation Operation

Descriptionof Task

Descriptionof Operation

Description of Mission

MISSION

Where do “Metrics” come in?• Performance to NMETL standards must be evaluated

by collecting data against the “Measures” of performance. That is only one set of “metrics” required in a data collection plan. We also need “Conditions” data to understand how to compare the observed performance to the set standard.

• Other places where “Metrics” are needed include – Assessment- Across the force, where are our (community)

strengths/ weaknesses in DOTMLP-F? – Operations Analysis- What other options are available and

how should we value mission task contributions?– Validation- Is the chosen COA producing the desired

outcomes? (Helps to answer “How do we know we’re winning?”)

• Based on Commander’s Intent & Joint/ Navy Doctrine

Requirements

NAVY WARFARE TRAINING SYSTEM

Derived From Assigned Missions Driven by Mission Requirements, Training Audience, and Method

IMPROVE IMPROVE NAVY WARFARENAVY WARFARE

READINESSREADINESS

Plans

ExecutionAssessments

• Based on Output of Requirements Phase

This Phase Produces:• Fleet, Group, Warfare Commander, & Unit Training Plans• De-conflicted Training Schedules

• Training Events Based on Output of Plans Phase

Training Conducted & EvaluatedCommander Assesses Training Effectiveness & Navy Training

Readiness• Ability to Meet Navy Standards: Strengths / Weakness in Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel & Education This Phase Produces:• Overall Training & Mission Proficiency Assessments• Key Issues & Lessons Learned

This Phase Produces:• NMETL Tasks, Conditions, & Standards• List of Commands With Role in NMETL Accomplishment

This Phase Produces:• Training Proficiency Assessments• After Action Reports• Key Issues & Lessons Learned

SUMMARY

• UJTL-UNTL A new “Language”

• Mission Analysis yields Mission Essential Task

List (METL)

• Tasks, Conditions and Standards

• Standards include Measures and Criteria

• Metrics are required above NMETL standards

• NWTS process is a “universal” continuous

improvement model

Mission Analysis to NMETL Programs

• FFC N721B can lead on-site NMETL Development Seminars. In a 6 hour program, equip your NMETL development team for success. No cost. – “Have (NMETL) Gun, will travel.”

• FFC N721B has ½ hour Exec Level presentation to excite your boss to become an NMETL Advocate.

• Direct inquiries to david.k.brown@Navy.mil or call 757-836-0082.