DoD DSCA Automated
Support System
DDASS
CONOPS for Approval,
Sourcing and Monitoring
National EPLO Conference
04 MARCH 2008
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DDASS Fact Sheet
Manage the FEMA Mission Assignments (MA)
1. Real Time
2. Automated System w/ Forensics
3. Internet-based Communication
Allow Multiple Commands to gain SA on MA Status in terms of:
1. Validation - Approval Process
2. Sourcing Process
3. Mission Tracking
4. Funding
Provide an automated system for the Defense Coordinating Unit (DCU) to
validate MAs
Allows for all Orders, RFF and FEMA MA Forms to be associated with a
specific mission
Allows for a proven Battle Command System to be incorporated into an
existing COP
Do not have to create PPT slides… efficiency is maximized.
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DDASS Web-enabled
1. Bandwidth Reduction
2. Intuitive Interface
a. Login (One Login Window)
b. Document Retrieval
c. Document Printing
d. Document Attaching
3. Mapping
a. Google Map
b. Link MA with Google (Plot)
4. Communication Broadcast Enhancement
a. Intuitive
b. Capability to Select All
5. MA Priority Display in Summary
6. Labeled Summary View to indicate MA Processes:
a. Validation - Approval
b. Sourcing
c. Mission Tracking
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DCE(s) Validating/C2
Approving HQ(s)
Sourcing HQ(s)
C2 HQ(s)
DDASS Network
Monitoring HQ(s)
JTF AK
DCE R10
DCE R1
DCE R5
DCE R2
DCE R8 DHS NOC
DCE R7 DCE R3
FEMA National
DCE R9 USNORTHCOM JTF NCR HQDA, AFCAT
SJFHQ-N STRATCOM NGB, IMCOM
JTF CS
OSD
DCE R4
DCE R6 JS, JFCOM, FFC &
MARFORCOM
FORSCOM
AFNSEP ACC
USPACOM MARFORNORTH
AFNORTH
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OCP 1 & 2
MEDCOM
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MA Process in DDASS
Initiation and Validation Process
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Receive MA EPLO/DCO Builds MA in EPLO/DCE staffs MA (Validation DCO Validates MA in
from FEMA DCE Coordination Manager Process) in DCE Coordination DCE Coordination Manager
Manager
Note1: The MA is attached in the DDASS Note1: If the MA does not require a Note1: The DCO turns his block “Green”
Record Builder, time permitting. The particular staff sections input: The DCE
DCE can wait for periods when the OPS Officer will leave that sections block Note2: The REPLO/DCE then sends a
OPTEMPO is not as high to attach the “white” indicating “No Action Required.” “Broadcast Message” to selected users.
actual MA, i.e., late evening. All staff sections required to input will
have a “yellow” block assigned
Note2: If MA is generated at FEMA indicating “Action Required.”
National… the Region that the MA affects
will build the MA in DDASS. Note2: As each staff officer approves or
denies the MA; they change their area
Note3: The DCE then sends the MA to the Green (Approved) or Red (Disapproved)
“MA Tracking Manager” and a w/ remarks as required in “Coordination
“Broadcast Message” is sent to selected Tab” of MA Record.
users.
Example: The FEMA FCO request the
DCO, DCE, REPLOs and SEPLOs…
1) The DCE OPS Officer would build the
MA Record with no action required by the
staff.
2) The DCO would validate the MA with
out input.
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MA Process in DDASS
Approval Process
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USNORTHCOM (NC) JDOMS OSD
Recommends Approval or Recommends Approval or Approves or Disapproves
Disapproval Disapproval
*Approves/Disapproves MAs
authorized in Standing DSCA Order
When to Process: When the bubble turns yellow within your column you will action the MA.
Where and How to Process: In the MA Tracking Manager, bring the MA Record up (double click the
MA Number), open the Coordination Tab, click “Edit” at bottom of Coordination Tab and from your
appropriate organization at the top, select appropriate color via menu bar (Green: Approved, Red:
Disapproved, and Blue: Working). Type in any coordination comments desired under remarks. If,
further clarification is required indicate the specific question within the remarks portion of the
Coordination Tab and leave the bubble Blue.
Action after Approval/Disapproval/Request for Clarification: Send broadcast message to selected
users in DDASS and Attach message of approval/disapproval, RFF and or Order to MA Record.
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MA Process in DDASS
Sourcing Process
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JS Service(s) JTF or DCE
Tasks to source the MA via an Strategic Command Tasks an Organization(s) to source
Order Transportation Command the MA via an Order
Joint Forces Command (JFCOM)
Fleet Forces Command (FFC),
U.S. Army Forces Command (FC)
Air Combat Command (ACC)
Marine Forces Command (MARFORCOM)
Tasks an Organization(s) to source the MA
via an Order
When to Process: When the bubble turns yellow within your column you will action the MA.
Where and How to Process: In the MA Manager, bring the MA Record up (double click the MA
Number), open the Coordination Tab, change appropriate status (select appropriate color via menu
bar (Green: Order has been approved and sent and Blue: Working). Type in any coordination
comments desired under remarks.
Action after Order is Approved: Send broadcast message to selected users in DDASS and attach
Order/MOD to MA Record.
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MA Process in DDASS
Mission Tracking
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DCE or JTF (Dependent on who has C2)
Updates Task and Funds Status
Task Status: The C2 unit will update the percent of task completed in the “MA Tracking Manager” or
“DCE Coordination Manager”, bring the MA Record up (double click the MA Number), open the
Tasking Tab, update the percent of task completed. The following color code will be utilized for the
bubble: Green: Mission On-Going; Blue: Waiting for Sourced Unit; Red: Mission Stopped and
Assistance is Requested; and Black: Mission Complete.
Funding Status: The C2 unit will update the percent of obligated funds in the MA Manager or DCE
Coordination Manager, bring the MA Record up (double click the MA Number), open the Funds Tab,
update the dollar amount obligated. The system will automatically change color as the amount
obligated nears the amount allocated. The following color code will be utilized for the bubble: Green:
14 Days till Expected Mission Completion Date;
Yellow: 7-13 Days till Expected Mission Completion Date: Red: < 6 Days till Expected Mission
Completion Date; and Black: Mission Complete.
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MA Manager
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Horizontally Monitor Approval Status of MA:
1) Green if Approved
2) Red if Disapproved / Clarifying Info Rqd
3) Blue if actively working
4) Yellow if action requested
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Sourcing Status of MA:
1) Green if Sourced - Shows JS,
JFCOM, Services, etc)
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Monitor Mission Status of MA:
1) How many Days left on Mission
2) Percent of Task Accomplished
3) Percent of Funds Obligated
These percentages can be adjusted
and so can the color code standards.
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Examples of MAs:
1) Real World – MN Bridge Collapse
2) Training – Recent R8 Exercise
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Identifies Unit Conducting the MA
Can link RFF…
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Logon Procedures
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Click “Yes” on any alerts
Go to the following web address:
https://ddass.iec.belvoir.army.mil/DDASS/
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Enter your DDASS username
and password
Select “Real World” or
“Training” Database
(Note: Additional
Click “Login”
databases will soon be
available)
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Open Mission Assignment / DCE
Managers
Summary Views
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Click on Managers
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Click on Mission Assignment or DCE
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MA Manager
Used to approve and source MA
Color Legends found
within MA Record
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DCE Manager
Internal to DCE to validate MA
DCE Staff gives the MA a Green or Red
Status for Validation
Color Legends found
within MA Record
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Both Managers
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Adjusting Items per Page
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From either Manager
1) Click View
2) Click Items Per Page
3) Select Desired Number
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Filtering / Sorting
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From Manager Menu Click:
1) Filters
2) Filters
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Filter MAs by:
1) State
2) Region
3) PSMAs
4) Priority
5) Coordination
6) Incidents
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Click OK and/or Apply
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Sort MAs by clicking on any Header Name
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Refresh Data from either Manager:
1) Click View
2) Click Refresh Data
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Upload / Download / Print
MA Documents
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Uploading Documents
From within either manager:
1) Dbl-click desired MA record
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2) Click Mission Docs Tab
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3) Click “Add Attachment” to upload
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4) Click Browse
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5) Browse to desired document
6) Click Open
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7) File uploads
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8) File is listed
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Downloading (“Opening”) Documents
1) Click on desired document
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2) Click on Open Attachment
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4) Choose to Open or Save to
local drive
5) Can be printed from Open
file onscreen or from
local drive if downloaded
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Send a Message
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1) From main screen,
click Managers
2) Click Broadcast
Communications
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3) From main screen,
click Managers
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3) Click New
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4) Choose Message
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5) Click “To:”
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6) Enter Keywords to
search for Users
7) Click Search
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8) Select Usernames
Note: To select multiple
users, click names
while holding Ctrl
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9) Enter Subject/Message
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10) Click Send
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Google Maps
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Change
View
Zoom
Google Maps – Map View
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Note: Satellite/Hybrid views require Change
much more bandwidth. Use with View
caution in SATCOM
Zoom
environments.
Google Maps – Satellite View
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Note: Satellite/Hybrid views require Change
much more bandwidth. Use with View
caution in SATCOM
Zoom
environments.
Google Maps – Hybrid View
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Plotting MAs on Map
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From either Manager
1) Click Plot
2) Click Plot (toggle)
3) Labels
4) Select MA Number,
5) Description or
6) Both
Note: For the Description and MA Number Click on Icon
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Log-off Procedures
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1) Close Managers by clicking
“X” on Manager windows
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1) Click on File
2) Click on Exit
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Questions / Comments
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