07-F-1213 DOC 15 FINAL RESPONSE

<li> Task Force To Support Business and Stability Operations In Iraq Status of OIF Business Processes "Why is the United States giving all of the money for recons1ruction to Shia businessmen? Does the United States want Iran to rule Iraq?" Open statement during AI Anbar Economic Council Amman, Jordan, June 2006 Our business processes, which are undergoing major reengineering and investment in CONUS, are hindering economic development in theater. Contracts awarded for in- country activity are not visible in country, are awarded to non-Iraqi finns, and are creating tribal/sectarian :fi.ustration. They have in fact become a center of gravity for coalition success. We propose a rapid solution to this problem, creating cross-OIF visibility to economic opportunity and kickstarting economic development and provincial recons1ruction, putting young men back to work. It is late. We must act quickJv. Just Involved? Or truly committed? The chicken is involved The hog is committed Task Force Overview • Task Force Mission: Evaluate DoD business enterprise processes and associated systems in Iraq affecting contracting, logistics, fund distribution, financial management and align to the theater commanders goals for reconstruction and economic development. • BTA Mission: The mission of the BTA is to guide the transformation of business operations throughout the Department of Defense and to deliver Enterprise level capabilities that align to \Varfighter needs. Purpose of OIF Engagement Engage across lvfNFI business operations to identify areas of immediate opportunity for improved war fighter support and take action. Scope: Investigate DOD level business enterprise processes & associated systems affecting: Contracting Logistics Funds Distribution & Financial Management Personnel & Wounded Soldier Pay Management Economic DevelopmentS ynergies. Leverage our learning to prioritize BT efforts, ensure alignment to waifighter needs. Organization • Task Force - Leadership Team includes functional experts • Task Force (Forward) -Subset of Leadership Team - 8 SMEs embedded into non kinetic operations • BT A Resources matrixed in as required Time line ...--------------------.Contract Tool Initial Spiral (Oct) October 2005 e SF 44 Engagement (Iraq) January 2006 1 rt Business Conference (DoD and Agencies) May2006 2rd Business Conference (DoD, agencies, Iraqi Leaders) May 2006 3rd Business C onference (DaD, agencies, Iraqi Business Leaders ) June 2006 DUSD Iraq Visit and TF Stand Up and Initial Requirements July2006 DUSD Leadership Visit eSF 44 Djibouti Deployment testing X i Task Force Established 22 June 2006 1 5-25J'u1y LaadersSpt Catractiaa Ja!rutmcture Aug Teda Teaa On Site Support Sept J:ildustry Site 'Visits USAEcon Conf 2 days Oct ! I BTConf USMCEcon (17-18 Oct) Conf 1-2 Nov SME Cycledtn SME Cycledtn July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec BT Engagement Common Operating Picture Material Visibility Network Operations BT Engagement Economic Development Resource Management (personnel, financials) Manufacturing Business Operations Telecommunications W arfighter Engagement One Team- One Fight We are committed''' BACK UP SLIDES Phase I: Objective • Deployment of common business process and system for contingency contract management in Iraq: • Provide online access to contract activity across DoD contracting community in English and Arabic - Opportunities - Bids - Contracts • Provide bid-access through multiple venues : - Leverage available technology - Manual communications through local and provincial government - Arabic language communications Task Force Phase II: Approach • Assembling a team leveraging a variety of sources to deploy in October in collaboration with JCC I/ A . Includes operational and cultural expertise and private sector theater engagement. • Will begin with low-end commodities: cement, gravel, basic materials. Reduces risk of delivery to commitment. • Visits begin this trip to higher end operations to assess readiness. • Beginning assessment of basic infrastructure alignment to our goals- power, transportation, telecom, etc.