R 121720Z MAR 25 MARADMIN 121/25 MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC PP&O WASHINGTON DC// SUBJ/FORCE MANAGEMENT TOOL TRANSITION TO STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT DECISION SUPPORT// REF/A/DOC/DODD/7 JUL 2011// REF/B/DOC/CMC WASHINGTON DC/23 OCT 2015// REF/C/DOC/PUB L 116-92 TITLE XVII/20 DEC 2019// REF/D/LTR/CD&I/21 MAY 2020// REF/E/DOC/MCO/3 JUN 2020// REF/F/LTR/CMC/3 MAR 2021// NARR/ REF A IS DOD DIRECTIVE TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A JOINT FORCE ACTIVITY DATASET. REF B IS THE DELIBERATE UNIVERSAL NEED STATEMENT (D-UNS) FOR STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT TOOL APPROVED BY CMC 37. REF C IS PUB LAW, PARA 1709 AMENDMENT TO SECTION 113 REQUIRING ACTIONS TO INCREASE ANALYTIC SUPPORT. REF D IS DC CD&I MEMO DIRECTING GLOBAL FORCE MANAGEMENT BE CONSOLIDATED UNDER THE STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM. REF E IS THE MARINE CORPS GLOBAL FORCE MANAGEMENT AND FORCE SYNCHRONIZATION ORDER. REF F IS THE CMC 38 GLOBAL FORCE MANAGEMENT/READINESS MODERNIZATION INITIATIVE DECISION MEMORANDUM SHIFTING GFM RESPONSIBILITIES FROM MARFORCOM TO DC, PP&O. POC/Whalen L.C./Civ/Dir POC-S Staff/Comm: 757-444-5773/ Email: [email protected] POC/Williams, T.E./Civ/Force Management Analyst, System Manager/Comm: 757-444-7429/ Email: [email protected] POC/Curtis, K.D./Civ/Force Management System Analyst/ Comm: 757-444-7421/Email: [email protected] GENTEXT/REMARKS/
1.a. Force Management Tool (FMT) and Slider applications will sunset and be replaced with the Strategic Management Decision Support (SMDS) module--Global Synchronization Analysis Management Planning System (GSAMPS) for utilization during the October 2025 Force Synchronization Forum. 1.b. Future, iterative system releases will begin in late 2025/early 2026 to include personnel data and enhanced analytic support; separate message traffic will address the detailed system fielding plan, virtual training guides, Marine Net and additional MTT feasibility support. 1.c. Decisions to further develop joint interfaces, integrated reserve activation data, among other initiatives are pending. 2. Mission. Inform stakeholders of SMDS (GSAMPS) capability, statutory foundation, strategic baseline and plan to implement MTTs during the August through September 2025 timeframe, for select G-S3/G-S5/G-7 users at MEFs and MARFORS. 2.a. Capability 2.a.1. SMDS (GSAMPS) will serve as a “live” Global Force Management Allocation Plan (GFMAP), enabling MARFORs and MEFs to register, source and track changes to supporting Combatant Commander (CCDR) operational, exercise and training requirements, in addition to Service directed activities and training. 2.a.2. System capabilities will be released in a phased approach, first integrating data from authoritative legacy structure, manpower and readiness systems, aligned to CCDR and Service demand for capabilities. 2.a.3. SMDS (GSAMPS) will bridge the gap between USMC Title Ten forces offering, force/institutional risk assessment decisions and JS/OSD perspectives of USMC force availability-by providing a system to enable: 2.a.3.a. Force providers to align duty status of deployable populations during sourcing solution/risk to force development as requirements contract and expand, or combat losses impact force generation. 2.a.3.b. Service Headquarters to assess small to large scale total force impacts, particularly as modernization efforts affect sustainment, combat losses impact force generation and changes to mobilization authorities. 2.b. Statutory Foundation 2.b.1. Ref a directed the development of a Joint Force Activities Dataset (JFAD). JFAD links Global Force Management (GFM) employment/deployment data to planning activities in the Joint Capabilities Requirements Manager (JCRM) database, enabling Service deployment data to be accessed for studies supporting the development and implementation of defense strategy and DoD PPBE activities. 2.b.2. Ref b identified the Service imperative to develop a strategic management tool, automating data feeds and analytic capabilities to provide holistic visibility and near real-time situational awareness to organize and comprehend massive amounts of critical data, across the enterprise, needed to inform senior leader decisions. 2.b.3. Ref c established public law requiring the Secretary of Defense to direct the development and implementation of a plan to strengthen analytic capabilities, specifically informing decision-making capabilities necessary to implement the National Defense Strategy. 2.b.4. Refs d-f set conditions to develop and implement a USMC program of record to serve as a tool to complement changes to GFM, force modernization and inform Senior Leaders decisions. 2.c. Strategic Baseline 2.c.1. Automates and improves GFM data accuracy, integrating data from legacy systems and enhancing Institutional Readiness Working Group (IRWG) initiatives to determine readiness impacts resulting from changes to operational demand, force capacity and force modernization. 2.c.2. Establishes the ability to resolve registered capability gaps to synchronize manpower resourcing impacts (analysis of PERSTEMPO, etc.) with GFM operational requirements, expands visibility of data to confirm risk and/or planning assumptions linking current operations with future force development/design initiatives supporting the Marine Corps Force Integration concept. 2.c.3. Enables visibility of data to support planning horizons between institutional, operational and tactical levels to modernize capabilities while forces are mobilized and/or employed. 2.c.4. Integrates visibility of T/E structure, DRRS equipment readiness data and operational requirements in a single system. 2.d. MTT and Follow-On Training Requirements 2.d.1. MTTs will establish a “train the trainer” program as the initial effort for key stakeholders to sustain sourcing submissions in support of the October 2025 Force Synchronization Conference. 2.d.2. MTTs will focus on building train the trainer cadre, while user guides and Marine Net training will be available to all. Future phased systems release in late 2025/early 2026-separate message traffic will address training support for capability updates. 3. Execution 3.a. Commanders intent. To identify MARFORCOM, II MEF, MARFORPAC, I MEF, III MEF and MARFORRES personnel responsible for establishing a training program to sustain sourcing related to GFM tasks. 4. Concept of operations. PP&O will form a MTT to support (5) “train the trainer” sessions. Each command will be required to provide space and SIPR computers to support designated parent command trainers and MTT personnel for a 3-day period within the August through September 2025 timeframe. 4.a. Training execution 4.a.1. MARFORCOM, Norfolk, VA 4.a.1.a. Requires proposed 3-day training period during August through September 2025. 4.a.2. II MEF, Jacksonville, NC 4.a.2.a. Requires proposed 3-day training period during August through September 2025. 4.a.3. MARFORPAC/III MEF, Oahu, HI 4.a.3.a. Requires proposed 3-day training period during August through September 2025. 4.a.4. I MEF, Oceanside, CA 4.a.4.a. Requires proposed 3-day training period during August through September 2025. 4.a.5. MARFORRES, New Orleans, LA 4.a.5.a. Requires proposed 3-day training period during August through September 2025. 5. Tasks 5.a. DC PP&O: 5.a.1. Identify personnel to form a MTT, initiate training from August through September 2025 at five locations to enable a smooth transition to utilize the SMDS/GSAMPS tool. 5.a.2. Coordinate with lead representatives for each host command to conduct training. 5.a.3. Coordinate with MARCORSYSCOM/PEO MLB/MITSM personnel to provide virtual support. 5.a.4. Finalize training dates and publish NLT 25 Apr 2025. 5.b. Commander, MARCORSYSCOM: 5.b.1. Prior coordination with PEO MLB/MITSM has taken place to prepare initial program of record. 5.b.2. BPT release SMDS (GSAMPS) User guide and MarineNet training on/about 1 May 2025 for users to begin reviewing and training on the job. 5.b.3. BPT implement help desk NLT 1 Jun 2025 as commands and staffs prepare to utilize the system, throughout MTT periods as they are finalized, and to support personnel unable to receive MTT support. 5.c. Commander, MARFORCOM: 5.c.1. Training location; Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, Norfolk, VA: 5.c.1.a. NLT 2 Apr 2025, identify a minimum of (3) personnel, with a lead representative to form a training cadre in support of system transition. BPT coordinate with PP&O reps to propose training dates during August through September 2025. 5.c.1.b. BPT host a training venue during the proposed period with SIPR computers to support both the MTT personnel (3) and training cadre. 5.c.1.c. Additional training will be required as new capabilities are released in a phased manner throughout 2025/2026. 5.c.2. Training location; Camp Lejeune, NC: 5.c.2.a. NLT 2 Apr 2025, identify a minimum of (3) personnel, with a lead representative to form a training cadre in support of system transition. BPT coordinate with PP&O reps to propose training during August through September 2025. 5.c.2.b. BPT host a training venue during the proposed period with SIPR computers to support both the MTT personnel (3) training cadre. 5.c.2.c. Additional training will be required as new capabilities are released in a phased manner throughout 2025/2026. 5.d. Commander, MARFORPAC 5.d.1. Training location; Camp Smith, HI: 5.d.1.a. Identify feasibility to consolidate training for both MARFORPAC and III MEF personnel. 5.d.1.b. NLT 2 Apr 2025, identify a minimum of (3) personnel, with a lead representative to formal training cadre in support of system transition. BPT coordinate with PP&O reps to propose training dates during August through September 2025. 5.d.1.c. BPT host a training venue during the proposed period with SIPR computers to support both the MTT personnel (3) and training cadre. 5.d.1.d. Additional training will be required as new capabilities are released in a phased manner throughout 2025/2026. 5.d.2. Training location; Camp Pendleton, CA 5.d.2.a. NLT 2 Apr 2025, identify a minimum of (3) personnel, with a lead representative to form a training cadre in support of system transition. BPT coordinate with PP&O reps to propose training dates during August through September 2025. 5.d.2.b. BPT host a training venue during the proposed period with SIPR computers to support both the MTT personnel (3) and training cadre. 5.d.2.c. Additional training will be required as new capabilities are released in a phased manner throughout 2025/2026. 5.e. Commander, MARFORRES: (training location; New Orleans, LA) 5.e.1. NLT 2 Apr 2025, identify a minimum of (3) personnel, with a lead representative to form a training cadre in support of system transition. BPT coordinate with PP&O reps to propose training dates during August through September 2025. 5.e.2. BPT host a training venue during the proposed period with SIPR computers to support both the MTT personnel (3) and training cadre. 5.e.3. Additional training will be required as new capabilities are released in a phased manner throughout 2025/2026. 5.f. Deputy Commandants, Directors of HQMC staff divisions and MARFOR staffs: 5.f.1. BPT utilize Marine Net and user guides released on/ about May 2025. 5.f.2. Help desk support will also be available through MARCORSYSCOM. 5.f.3. In the event additional training is required, PP&O will coordinate support as needed. 6. Administration and logistics: 6.a. Deputy Commandants, Directors of HQMC staff divisions and MARFOR staffs: 6.a.1. Provide feedback relative to challenges with virtual training tools. 6.a.2. During the initial transition, the focus is on force provider solutions and risk accuracy. 6.a.3. Follow on messages reflecting training associated with additional phased system capabilities (integrating force structure, manpower data, etc.) are planned to be published with at least six months notification. 7. Command relationships. 7.a. PP&O is the supported Deputy Commandant providing MTT support for initial transition of the system. All other commanders are supporting. 8. Release authorized by LtGen Bierman, Deputy Commandant, Plans Policies and Operations.