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GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION

Approximately 150 miles SE from FT Carson

Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site

Fort Carson & Surrounding Communities

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JOINT TASK FORCE CARSON

Only Balanced Division in the ArmyOnly Balanced Division in the Army• Infantry - Stryker, Light, Mechanized• Armor, Aviation, Artillery, Sustainment• Engineers, EOD, Special Operations Forces

1/3 of the Colorado Springs Population1/3 of the Colorado Springs Population• Over 26,000 Active Duty Military• Over 42,000 Family Members• Over 47,000 Local Retirees• ~6,300 Army Civilians

376,000 Acres of Training Area• 137,000 acres in Fort Carson • 236,0000 at Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site

5 Schools on Fort Carson • 3,800 Child Capacity• 4 x Elementary Schools• 1 x Middle School

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OUR MISSION

Joint Task Force-Carson prepares trained and ready expeditionary forces Joint Task Force-Carson prepares trained and ready expeditionary forces for deployment in support of Combatant Commander requirements; for deployment in support of Combatant Commander requirements;

provides first class support to Soldiers, Airmen, Civilians, and Families; provides first class support to Soldiers, Airmen, Civilians, and Families; and enables unified action with community, state, and interagency partners and enables unified action with community, state, and interagency partners

to accomplish all assigned missions.to accomplish all assigned missions.

Fort Carson Senior Mission

Commander

4IDCommander

Evans Army Community

Hospital

10th Special Forces Group

4th Engineer Battalion

13th Air Spt Operations Squadron

759th MP

Battalion

71st Ordinance

Group

43rd Sust Brigade

214 FiresBrigade

4th Combat Aviation Brigade

4th Infantry Brigade

3rd Armored Brigade

1st Stryker Brigade

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IH6 PRIORITIES

Endstate

Combat ReadinessCombat Readiness

Combat ready forces and mission command

capable of rapidly responding to directed

requirements, organized for the

mission, with teams tailored to unique

problems; fully supported in preparing for and conducting real

world operations

SO1: Leader DevelopmentSO1: Leader Development

• Prevent Sexual Harassment/Sexual Assault• Reinforce Army Leader Attributes and Competencies• Develop Adaptive Leaders • Enhance the Army Profession of Arms• Develop Training Management & CSDP Competencies

SO2: IRONHORSE Strong CampaignSO2: IRONHORSE Strong Campaign

• Build Soldier and Family Strength Build Soldier and Family Strength (Physical-Mental-Spiritual)(Physical-Mental-Spiritual)

• Sustain Pride and Discipline• Optimize Soldier Performance• Experts at the Basics

DO: Decisive Action/Unified Land OperationsDO: Decisive Action/Unified Land Operations

SO3: Execute Mission CommandSO3: Execute Mission Command

• Prepared to Execute EUCOM & AFRICOM RAFPrepared to Execute EUCOM & AFRICOM RAF• Grow C4ISR Capacity to Facilitate Mission Command• Provide Operational Support to Deployed Units

SUS: Posture JTF-Carson for Future OperationsSUS: Posture JTF-Carson for Future Operations

Strong, independent, and adaptive leaders who uphold standards, understand “how to think,” and can apply foundational concepts to the conditions in any environment

Soldiers and their families prepared to withstand the rigors of sustained combat operations

Combatant Commanders provided with fully trained forces to meet theatre requirements

Employ forces throughout non-contiguous battle space with mission command nodes organized to meet requirements

Units reorganized while maintaining community relations enabling the uninterrupted build up of combat power and preparation for combat operations by JTF-Carson

• Prepare 3/4ABCT & 1/4SBCT for Combat Operations• Train Fit, Disciplined & Lethal Companies• Leverage Contingency Operations to Sustain Readiness• Leverage Relationships with Aligned ARNG & USAR UnitsLeverage Relationships with Aligned ARNG & USAR Units• Exercise Deployment Readiness of JTF-CARSON Units

• Execute Total Army AnalysisComplete 1/4SBCT & 4/4IBCT ConversionComplete 4CAB & 4ID DIVARTY Build Inactivate 2/4ABCT and 214FiB• Reintegrate 4IBCT & Redeploying Units• Build Community Relationships: Engage Leaders & Build Community Relationships: Engage Leaders & • Transition Soldiers to Civilian WorkforceTransition Soldiers to Civilian Workforce

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CURRENT OPERATIONS

JTF-Carson currently provides JTF-Carson currently provides operational, administrative, and operational, administrative, and

logistical reachback support to over logistical reachback support to over ~5000 x Personnel Deployed across 3 ~5000 x Personnel Deployed across 3

x States, 9 x Countries, & 5 x x States, 9 x Countries, & 5 x ContinentsContinents

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OPERATIONAL SUPPORT TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY

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Support to the Local CommunitySupport to the Local Community• Waldo Canyon Fires (2012)• Black Forrest Fires (2013)• Manitou Springs/Cheyenne Mountain Flooding (2013)• Boulder Flooding (2013)• Immediate Area Support along Highway 115

National Support for Disaster Relief (NORTHCOM)National Support for Disaster Relief (NORTHCOM)• 43rd Sustainment Brigade• 4th Combat Aviation Brigade

CoordinationCoordination• Monthly Police Collaborative Breakfast• Monthly Area Chiefs of Staff Luncheon• Annual Colorado Springs Street Breakfast

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Fort Carson Listening Session• Listening Session co-hosted by the Regional Business Alliance at the El Paso County Centennial Hall

• Overwhelming support from the community

• Participation from Federal, State, and Local elected and community leaders

• Community expressed Fort Carson as an inherent and inseparable part of the Colorado community and part of the fabric of its personality

• Over 550 in attendance; 674,011 Facebook/Twitter hits (#KeepCarsonStrong)

• Democracy in action: Residual frustration for Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site expansion

• Session educated the community on the value of Fort Carson

• $2.17 Billion direct economic impact from Fort Carson

• 15% of all wages in El Paso County are from Fort Carson

• $30 Million in Impact Aid across 20 school districts for Dependent Children

• Highlighted the unique partnerships between Fort Carson and the community

• Peak Military Care Network

• Cheyenne Mountain Shooting Complex

• Southern Colorado Working Group

• Transportation enhancements (off-post)

• Anti-encroachment measures

“Today is the 1st & only time in my 11 years working here that all Colorado Springs news anchors wore ONE color in solidarity.” Local News Anchor

Area Mayors

Governor Hickenlooper

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What’s Changed at FT Carson Last 24 Months Added a Combat Aviation Brigade – JAN13 Added a Stryker Brigade – JAN14 Added 24 x Unmanned Aerial Systems (UASs) Emphasis on High End Competencies

New Requirements for Training at PMCS (EIS) Training in Stryker Vehicles Aerial Gunnery & Qualification Demolitions Training UAS Training Communications Training (Jamming)

Public Participation in the EISPublic Participation in the EIS 2 x Public Scope Meetings (May 14)2 x Public Scope Meetings (May 14) Public Meeting (Nov14)Public Meeting (Nov14) 45 Day Public Review & Comment (Oct–45 Day Public Review & Comment (Oct–

Dec14)Dec14) Quarterly Southern CO Working GroupQuarterly Southern CO Working Group Native American Consultations JULY 14 & Native American Consultations JULY 14 &

JAN 15JAN 15 Draft EIS signed 10 MAR 2015Draft EIS signed 10 MAR 2015 30 Day Public Waiting period 30 Day Public Waiting period ROD to be signed NLT end of APR 2015ROD to be signed NLT end of APR 2015

PINON CANYON MANEUVER SITE

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JTF CARSON SUPPORT FOR TRANSITIONING SOLDIERS

Veterans In Piping (VIP) Warrior Training Advancement

Course (WARTAC) Retiree Appreciation Day (RAD) DOE Solar Skills Training Program

Separation Counseling Build Resumes Prepare Soldiers for Job

Interviews Complete Transition Planning Setting Career Track

Semi-Annual Event on FCCO Representatives from 200

Employers throughout Colorado

647 Soldiers hired in the last Expo.

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QUESTIONS & DISCUSSION