Opposition Force SPACE Subject Matter Expert

Background: Opposition Force (OPFOR) SMEs simulate, coordinate and arrange all opposing actors during exercise execution. OPFOR SMEs ensure that OPFOR force composition, Joint Plan and Scheme of Manoeuvre are realistic and additionally mimic anticipated actions of an opposing force. OPFOR SMEs directly coordinate OPFOR concepts of operations to challenge allied-partner nation actions (BLUFOR) and associated major maritime, air and land formations, campaigns and decision making.

OPFOR cells sit side-by-side with other functional areas in the scripting of content, to include JEMM and as required during execution, coordinate with EXCON RCs, to edit and adjust content to help guarantee maximum training value and pathway to achieve exercise-training objectives (TOs). OPFOR needs to ensure they understand BLUFOR plans and act accordingly and be prepared to dynamically scrip. Description:

Take part in/contribute to incident and storyline development of OPFOR SPACE effects in the Joint Exercise Management Module (JEMM) and ensure OPFOR SPACE effects are designed at appropriate level and in accordance with and the overall OPFOR Joint Plan (OJP) and Scheme of Manoeuvre (SoM). This is a casual position, with two week requirements running at various times throughout the calendar year. Responsibilities: Incident Development Workshop, MEL/MIL workshop: Ensure that all OPFOR SPACE incidents and injects in JEMM are focused on strategic and operational level effects (not tactical).

Support MEL/MIL Scripting, including JEMM, translating guidance from OPFOR command cell and OPFOR J35 into a deliverable plan and overseeing OPFOR SPACE operations across all Events, Incidents and Injects. Actively support and advise assigned MEL/MIL workshop syndicate(s) on OPFOR SPACE implications related to incidents and injects and develop opportunities for OPFOR SPACE effects by contributing OPFOR SPACE expertise. Specifically ensure wider understanding of OPFOR SPACE implications within events, incidents, storylines and themes and identify opportunities for OPFOR SPACE effects to be further developed and explored ICCW other Response Cells. Execution:

Coordinate, synchronize and de-conflict OPFOR SPACE injects in JEMM across the overall exercise battle rhythm with other OPFOR cells and other EXCON cells as required. Specifically coordinate with EXCON SPACE Response Cell (RC) as required. Contribute to the OPFOR Operational Design and to the OPFOR Target List from a SPACE domain perspective. Advise OPFOR command cell and OPFOR J35 in space warfare. Brief the OPFOR SPACE team on the space package (capabilities, TTPs etc. ) as required. Attend boards, working groups, syndicates and other meetings as directed by OPFOR command cell and OPFOR J35.

Be prepared to attend OPFOR Crisis Action Team (CAT) activation at short notice or no notice in order support resolution of a critical exercise related issue. Coordinate CAX (Computer Assisted Exercise) and Joint Theatre Level Simulation (JTLS) requirements for OPFOR SPACE actions. Perform other OPFOR SPACE tasks as directed by the OPFOR command cell OPFOR J35. Collaborate daily with OPFOR command cell and OPFOR J35 to ensure timely alignment with the latest OPFOR developments as directed by the OPFOR command cell and OPFOR J35. Assist with the preparation of OPFOR FRAGOs.

Provide daily OPFOR SPACE feedback and updates to the OPFOR command cell and OPFOR J35 as required. BPT brief specific OPFOR SPACE issues at the daily OPFOR HuddleProvide support to EXCON Targeting (TGTs) cell for Battle Damage Assessment (BDA) reporting. Be prepared to dynamically script, in JEMM, OPFOR SPACE content as required by the MEL/MIL, TA activity, OPFOR command cell and OPFOR J35 D&G. Qualifications:

Higher-level Civilian, Military or Staff College Education/Degree or relevant practical experience in SPACE domainMinimum 4 years previous military experience within the last 8 years in the operational SPACE domain, reaching the rank of OF3/OF4 (suitably experienced OF2/OR7+ considered by exception based on expertise and relevant staff experience)In-depth knowledge and understanding of NATO’s SPACE operations Operational Planning Procedures and ProcessesExperience of NATO or National Operational ExercisesCurrent NATO Secret Security Clearance. Demonstrated proficiency in English as defined in STANAG 6001 (Standardized Linguistic Profile (SLP) 3333 – Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing) or equivalentUse of AI in Application Review:

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