TC 6-6 — Training The Mission Command Warfighting Function: Transitioning To A Joint Headquarters
TC 6-6 governs mission command training for Army units transitioning to a joint headquarters at the joint level.
- Publication number: TC 6-6
- Title: TRAINING THE MISSION COMMAND WARFIGHTING FUNCTION: TRANSITIONING TO A JOINT HEADQUARTERS
- Date: 01/15/2018
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
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It provides training tables for the commander, staff, command post, and mission command information systems digital crew across JT-VII through JT-X. The tables should be executed sequentially and support certification of digital crew members’ ability to conduct cross functional integrated staff operations.
Applies to: TC 6-6 applies to the Active Army, Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and United States Army Reserve units who transition to a joint headquarters unless otherwise stated.
Topics covered
- Mission command training tables
- Joint headquarters transition
- Digital crew operations
- Joint headquarters forming events
- Combatant command joint exercises
- Operational picture
Questions and answers
Who authorizes JT-VII for digital crews?
JT-VII is conducted under the authority of the commander and the guidance of the MCDMG. (paragraph 5-5)
What limits do digital crews face during JT-VII?
The digital crews work within the constraints of the systems available. (paragraph 5-5)
How are joint headquarters forming exercises used?
Joint headquarters forming exercises (FORMEXs) are based on potential missions; they stress the staff to identify deficiencies and create opportunities to gain efficiencies. (paragraph 2-21)
How are information systems positioned during the transition to a joint headquarters?
At this point in the transition, all information systems are located on site and linked to the network. (paragraph 5-23)
When does the digital crew establish the common operational picture?
The digital crew establishes the COP at the beginning of the exercise and maintains the COP as the mission and situation dictate. (paragraph 5-24)