
Maneuver Work Area Commander-(Fort Leavenworth, KS)
- Fort Leavenworth, KS
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Prepares computer simulation with exercise scenario plan command and control graphics
- Prepares computer simulation by placing assigned units into doctrinal formations, ensuring placement is situated to the terrain and is a tactically correct representation based on combat orders and the scenario
- Maneuver Work Area Commander (WAC) functions as the commander of those forces assigned to the Work Area (WA).
- Make tactical decisions for the sub-units assigned to the WA with the intent of the overall mission and guidance from the Command Posts (CPs).
- Make course of action recommendations to the
- Task-organize the forces assigned to the
- Ensures simulation fidelity is maintained throughout the exercise period
- Inputs computer orders and generates reports as directed
- Synchronizes Corps and Division echelon level maneuver forces and assets
- Coordinates Command and Control between command post players and Work Area Role Players to execute in the simulation.
- Manage the OPFOR maneuver forces in support of the OPFOR Support Division and Headquarters Support Team (HST).
- May deploy to various countries, as required, in support of U.S. military operations.
- As required, be prepared to execute your additional duty as an Exercise Support Planner (ESP). This involves attending planning meetings, writing, publishing, and delivering Exercise Life Cycle Event Contract Deliverables (CDRL).
- As required, be prepared to execute your additional duty and travel as an Exercise Support Planner during Warfighter exercise to receive equipment, support the HST leadership and Exercise control (EXCON) during Warfighter exercises.
- Must have an active U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance.
- One of the following:
- High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 10 years of professional and/or military leadership experience.
- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 6 years of professional and/or military leadership experience.
- Master’s degree with a minimum of 4 years of professional and/or military leadership experience.
- Familiarity with current Army/Joint doctrine.
- Highly proficient with MS Office suite of software (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Access).
- Must be able to work on-site at Fort Leavenworth, in Kansas.
- Must be able to travel in the United States and overseas to support simulation-based Army training exercises as needed (up to 25% of the time).
- Must be familiar with all new and current Army and Joint regulations and publications applicable to this position prior to employment.
- U.S. Army Command and General Staff Officer Course, or Military Education Level 4 (MEL 4) equivalent Intermediate Level Education (ILE)
- Graduate degree.
- Combat deployment experience in OIF, OEF, OND, etc.
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in design, planning, configuration, and conduct of large-scale computer simulation exercises.
- Previous experience in computer-assisted simulation training.
- Experience in Warfighter’s Simulation (WARSIM).
- Brigade or higher staff officer experience.
- Prior experience as an Observer Controller/Trainer (OC/T).