Skill Level 1
Maven User Manual — All Personnel
No technical background required • Prerequisite: None • Open PDF →
BLUF
Skill Level 1 (SL 1) teaches you how to log in, navigate MSS, read dashboards, use Gaia and command-level applications, submit data through forms, interact with AI tools embedded in Workshop, and stay within authorized boundaries. Required for all USAREUR-AF personnel before operating MSS. Request your account before your first class — submit at mss.data.mil or through your data steward. Provisioning generally completes within 24 hours.
PUBLICATION
TM-10 (SL 1) — Maven User Manual — Full technical manual. Open PDF →
CAUTION — REQUEST YOUR ACCOUNT FIRST
You cannot log in without a provisioned account. Do not wait until the first day of class. Request your account at mss.data.mil or through your unit data steward — provisioning generally completes within 24 hours. If access is not active after 24 hours, contact your data steward. Steps are in Section 1 below.
1. GETTING ACCESS — DO THIS FIRST
- Find your unit data steward (data stewards may be embedded in your unit, assigned at battalion, brigade, or division level, or positioned within a directorate at the ASCC — ask your chain of command if you’re unsure who to contact).
- Ask them to submit an MSS account request with your name, unit, MOS, and required access level.
- MSS admin team provisions your account and assigns markings (markings = the data categories and classification levels you’re authorized to see).
- You receive notification when account is active — typically 3–5 business days.
- Receive the MSS portal URL from your unit data steward. This is your login link.
NOTE — DATA STEWARD
Your data steward manages MSS access and data quality for your organization. They may be embedded in your unit, assigned at a higher echelon, or positioned within a directorate at the ASCC. They are your first point of contact for account requests, access problems, and data errors. If you don’t know who they are, ask your chain of command.
2. WHAT IS MSS?
MSS is the mission command information system (MCIS) program of record, directed by the USAREUR-AF CG to enable rapid and accurate decision-making. It is a secure, web-based platform where your unit’s data lives and can be analyzed and acted upon. Think of it as a shared operations center for data: information from logistics, personnel, readiness, and other systems is collected, organized, and made accessible through applications your unit uses every day.
MSS is built on the Palantir Foundry platform, authorized for Army use under the Maven Smart System program.
NOTE — WHAT IS FOUNDRY?
Palantir Foundry is a commercial data platform that Army headquarters selected to run MSS. You do not need to know how it works — just how to use it. The word “Foundry” may appear in help documentation and system menus; it refers to the same platform as MSS.
MSS DOES
Stores data from Army systems in a single, organized location; makes data visible through applications and dashboards; enables units to update records, report status, and track readiness; provides analysis tools for authorized personnel; supports AI-assisted analysis through AIP tools embedded in applications; includes Gaia — a map-based geospatial application for situational awareness and operational overlays; and provides command-level applications (e.g., CUB/CUA in USAREUR-AF) for operational briefing and C2.
MSS IS NOT
Not a replacement for official systems of record (DCPDS, GCSS-A, MEDPROS, etc.); not classified by default — classification depends on data markings; not a public system — access is controlled and audited.
USAREUR-AF MISSION AREAS
- Personnel Readiness — Soldier readiness status
- Logistics — equipment availability & maintenance
- Operational Reporting — SITREPs and updates
- Planning — orders, unit positions, task org
- C2 — unit status across the AOR
3. SECURITY RESPONSIBILITIES
WARNING
Unauthorized access to, disclosure of, or modification of data in MSS may constitute a violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1030 (Computer Fraud and Abuse Act) and applicable Army regulations. Violations may result in disciplinary action, loss of access, and criminal prosecution.
- Use only your own credentials. Do not share your CAC, PIN, or access tokens.
- Access only data you are authorized to view.
- Report misrouted data immediately. If you see data at a higher classification than your clearance — STOP and report it.
- Do not export data without authorization. Exports are logged.
- Log out when done. Do not leave an MSS session unattended on an unlocked workstation.
- Report security incidents immediately to your supervisor and unit security officer.
4. TASKS
TASK: ACCESS THE MAVEN SMART SYSTEM
- Insert your CAC into the CAC reader.
- Open an approved web browser (Chrome or Firefox recommended).
- Navigate to the MSS portal URL provided by your unit data steward.
- When prompted, select your authentication certificate (not email certificate).
- Enter your CAC PIN when prompted.
- MSS home screen loads — you are now logged in.
CAUTION
Do not save your PIN in the browser. Do not allow the browser to remember your login. MSS sessions may contain sensitive information.
TASK: NAVIGATE THE MSS HOME SCREEN
| Element | Location | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Search bar | Top center | Find datasets, applications, and projects |
| Notification bell | Top right | System alerts, workflow updates |
| User profile icon | Top right | Account settings, markings (your authorized data categories), logout |
| Compass (file explorer) | Left sidebar | Browse all MSS resources; pin resources to top of Files page for quick access |
| Home button (logo) | Top left | Return to home screen from anywhere |
| Pinned items | Home main area | Shortcuts to frequently used resources |
| Recent activity | Home main area | Recently visited datasets and apps |
| Notepad | Left sidebar / search | Draft documents with AIP-assisted editing — use custom prompts and recently-used functions to accelerate writing |
5. Q1 2026 PLATFORM UPDATES
WHAT’S NEW — Q1 2026
Palantir shipped several updates that affect SL 1 operator tasks. Instructors should incorporate these into practical exercises.
WORKSHOP
- AIP Analyst sessions persist when you switch tabs or change sections — no more losing your chat context
- Custom background colors on Workshop sections and pages for better visual organization
- Markdown editing now available in text input widgets
- Microsoft Word export — export Workshop content directly to .docx (in addition to CSV)
- Usage metrics — track how Workshop applications are being used across your organization
- Custom widgets on mobile — Workshop mobile now supports custom widget rendering
NOTEPAD
- Notepad is a document editor integrated into MSS for drafting reports, SOPs, and notes
- AIP-assisted editing — enter custom prompts to have AIP help draft, revise, or restructure your text
- Recently-used functions appear in the AIP Assist menu for quick reuse
- AI FDE integration — Notepad connects to the AI forward deployed engineer for deeper analysis
GAIA & COMPASS
- Gaia default styles — interfaces with geometry properties now have configurable default map styles in Ontology Manager
- Gaia → Workflow Lineage — new shortcut to jump from a Gaia map directly to Workflow Lineage for tracing data sources
- Compass pinning — pin resources to the top of the Files page for quick access to frequently-used items
- Project selection now available during installation configuration
6. REPORTING PROBLEMS
| Problem Type | Who to Contact |
|---|---|
| Cannot log in | MSS Help Desk |
| Cannot access a project | Unit data steward |
| Data appears incorrect | Unit data steward (do not correct it yourself) |
| System error or crash | MSS Help Desk (provide error code and screenshot) |
| Security incident | Supervisor and unit security officer — IMMEDIATELY |
| Application not working | MSS Help Desk |
UPCOMING TRAINING — SL 1
ENROLLMENT
Contact the listed POC to reserve a seat. Bring your CAC and ensure your MSS account request is submitted at least 5 business days before the course start date. Virtual sessions require MS Teams access and a headset.
| Dates | Location | Format | POC | Seats | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 APR 2026 | Wiesbaden, Clay Kaserne, Bldg 3312, Rm 104 | In-Person | SSG Johnson | 20 / 20 | OPEN |
| 05 MAY 2026 | Grafenwöhr, Bldg 244, Conf Rm B | In-Person | SFC Davis | 8 / 20 | 8 SEATS REMAINING |
| 18 JUN 2026 | Stuttgart, Kelley Bks, Bldg 3357 | In-Person | SSG Martinez | 20 / 20 | OPEN |
| 09 JUL 2026 | Virtual (MS Teams) | Virtual | SSG Johnson | 30 / 30 | OPEN |
Duration: 1 day (8 hours). Course runs 0800–1700. All dates subject to change — confirm with POC 5 days prior.
Next Level — After SL 1
TM-20 (SL 2) — No-Code Builder Manual
Learn to ingest data, build Workshop applications, create Object Types, and manage projects — all without coding. Required prereq for all builder roles.
NOT FINDING WHAT YOU NEED?
Contact your unit data steward for additional publications, source files, or access to restricted materials.
For technical support, visit the
For task-level procedures, use the
BLUF
SL 2 teaches you how to ingest data, build Workshop applications, create Object Types and basic Actions, and manage projects — all using the graphical user interface. No coding required. Prerequisite: SL 1 complete.
PUBLICATION
TM-20 (SL 2) — No-Code Builder Manual — Full technical manual. Open PDF →
COMPETENCIES UPON COMPLETION
PROJECT MANAGEMENT (UI)
- Use Solution Designer to visually map data flows and application architecture before building
- Build project roadmaps using forward and backward planning from the commander’s requirement
- Create and organize Foundry projects via the UI
- Set up folder structure: raw / staging / curated layers
- Manage project access and permissions via UI
- Follow USAREUR-AF naming conventions and builder standards
DATA INGEST (NO CODE)
- Ingest data using Pipeline Builder — visual, no code
- Configure connectors and file sources via UI
- Schedule pipeline runs via UI
- Understand raw / staging / curated dataset layers
ONTOLOGY (UI)
- Create Object Types and set primary keys via Ontology Manager UI
- Define Interfaces and apply them to Object Types for consistent property contracts
- Configure Object Views to control how properties display to operators
- Create Link Types between objects via UI
- Understand Action types (write-back, form, webhook, conditional) and configure basic Actions
- Validate Object data in Object Explorer before building apps
WORKSHOP APPLICATIONS
- Build and publish Workshop applications with dashboards, forms, and filters
- Select and configure appropriate widgets for each use case
- Apply access controls and publish to users
BRANCHING & GOVERNANCE
- Use Foundry branching to build and promote via UI
- Distinguish development from production environments
- Apply USAREUR-AF builder standards
Branching = making a test copy of your work before going live. You build in the dev branch (your sandbox), test it, then publish to production (what users see).
THE FOUNDRY DATA STACK
Data flows through layers. As a SL 2 builder, you work in the middle layers using visual tools. Never modify raw data — report data errors to your data steward instead.
Workshop App / AIP Agent (consume)
▲
Ontology (Objects, Links, Actions)
▲
Curated Dataset (Pipeline Builder output)
▲
Staging Dataset (Pipeline Builder transforms)
▲
Raw Dataset — READ ONLY, never modify
WORKSHOP WIDGET SELECTION
| You Need To… | Use This Widget |
|---|---|
| Display many objects or records | Object Table |
| Show details for one selected object | Object Detail |
| Let users filter the data they see | Filter Panel / Dropdown |
| Show a chart (bar, line, pie) | Chart Widget |
| Show geographic data on a map | Map Widget |
| Let users write or update data | Button + Action or Action Form |
| Show a single key metric prominently | Metric Tile |
| Navigate between app sections | Navigation / Tab Widget |
ONTOLOGY SETUP ORDER (UI STEPS)
- Confirm curated dataset exists and is populated (Pipeline Builder pipeline passing)
- Open Ontology Manager in the left sidebar
- Create Object Type → set primary key property → map properties from curated dataset
- Create Link Types between related Object Types (if needed)
- Publish ontology branch and test in Object Explorer
- Build Workshop app only after Object Explorer confirms objects are visible
NAMING CONVENTIONS
| Object Type | Convention | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Datasets (path) | /Project/AOR/source/raw|staging|curated | /USAREUR/EUR/personnel/curated/soldier_status |
| Object Types | PascalCase | UnitStatus |
| Properties (API name) | camelCase | unitName |
| Properties (display name) | Title Case | Unit Name |
| Link Types | PascalCase verb form | HasEquipment |
| Workshop app names | Unit + function + version | EUR-Personnel-Readiness-v2 |
CAUTION — SHARED RESOURCES
Changes to shared datasets and Object Types affect all downstream applications and users. Before modifying a shared resource, coordinate with your data steward.
Q1 2026 PLATFORM UPDATES
WHAT’S NEW — Q1 2026
Palantir shipped several updates that affect SL 2 builder tasks. Instructors should incorporate these into practical exercises.
OBJECT VIEWS — NOW GA
- Core Object Views are now generally available (Feb 2026) — standard, configurable views for browsing and exploring object data
- Foundry Branching support — develop and test Object Views safely in branches before promoting to production
- Updated Object Explorer with redesigned landing page for improved ontology discoverability
PIPELINE BUILDER
- Incremental execution enforcement — configure Pipeline Builder to require incremental execution for efficiency
- Preview behavior controls — enforce manual confirmation before running previews to prevent accidental full runs
- LLM data generation — generate notional/test data with LLMs directly in Pipeline Builder
- Approximate nearest neighbor join for vector similarity and geospatial matching
- File/file set output — output files and file sets directly from Pipeline Builder
BRANCHING & WORKFLOW
- Role-based branch security — assign users roles to control who can manage and merge branches
- Upgraded branch security now enabled for all users by default
- Ontology SQL in Quiver for querying object sets directly
- Quiver time series — dedicated workspace for time series analysis
UPCOMING TRAINING — SL 2
ENROLLMENT
SL 1 must be complete before attending SL 2. Contact the listed POC to reserve a seat. Bring completion certificate from SL 1 on day one.
| Dates | Location | Format | POC | Seats | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21–25 APR 2026 | Wiesbaden, Clay Kaserne, Bldg 3312, Rm 104 | In-Person | SFC Chen | 7 / 15 | 7 SEATS REMAINING |
| 11–15 MAY 2026 | Grafenwöhr, Bldg 244, Conf Rm B | In-Person | SSG Williams | 3 / 15 | 3 SEATS REMAINING |
| 22–26 JUN 2026 | Stuttgart, Kelley Bks, Bldg 3357 | In-Person | SFC Chen | 15 / 15 | OPEN |
| 13–17 JUL 2026 | Virtual (MS Teams) | Virtual | SSG Williams | 20 / 20 | OPEN |
Duration: 5 days (40 hours). Course runs 0800–1700 each day. Prerequisite: SL 1 complete. All dates subject to change — confirm with POC 5 days prior.
Next Level — After SL 2
TM-30 (SL 3) — Advanced Builder Manual
For data-adjacent specialists: complex application design, advanced pipelines, Ontology architecture, AIP Logic, and C2DAO governance. Required prereq for all SL 4 tracks.
NOT FINDING WHAT YOU NEED?
Contact your unit data steward for additional publications, source files, or access to restricted materials.
For technical support, visit the
For task-level procedures, use the
FBC
Foundry Bootcamp — Applied Build Event
Prerequisite: SL 2 + command-validated project • Quarterly • Outside TM chain • No TM credit granted
BLUF
The Foundry Bootcamp is a quarterly 5-day supervised build event. You bring a validated operational problem; you build a solution; SMEs are available for consultation. Minimal instruction — this is not a course. You leave with a functional product and a handoff package. FBC does not replace SL 3 and does not grant credit toward SL 4 enrollment.
PUBLICATION
FBC — Foundry Bootcamp Participant Guide — Full reference document. Open PDF →
NOTE
FBC is outside the SL 1 through SL 5 training chain. Completion does not count as SL 3 or any other TM credit. If you need structured platform instruction, enroll in SL 3. FBC is for builders with SL 2 skills and a real problem to solve.
WHO ATTENDS
REQUIRED
- SL 2 Go on file — hard requirement, no exceptions
- Command-approved Project Brief — submitted to C2DAO ≥14 days before Day 1
- Supervisor signature on enrollment request
PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
- Specific output: named dashboard, pipeline, Ontology type, or Quiver/Contour product
- Named consumer — a real person or role who will use the product
- All data sources accessible before Day 1
- No code required — Python / TypeScript / OSDK = SL 4 track, not FBC
- 5-day feasibility: functional prototype reachable within sprint
SPRINT WEEK STRUCTURE
| Day | Activity |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | In-brief: scope review, environment check, kickoff (0800–0900). Build (0900–1700). |
| Days 2–4 | Daily standup (0800, 15 min). Build (0815–1700). SME available throughout. |
| Day 5 | Product demo / peer review (0800–1000). Go/No-Go determination (1000–1200). Out-brief and handoff (1300–1500). |
GO STANDARD
| Standard | Criterion |
|---|---|
| Functional product | The product does what your Project Brief says it will do — your named consumer can use it |
| Documentation | Naming conventions followed; product description explains purpose and data sources |
| Handoff package | Complete by end of Day 5 — product description, data sources, limitations, maintenance guidance, promotion status, POC |
| Governance | Product in a branch; promotion plan documented or production promotion initiated |
ENROLLMENT
TIMELINE
- T-21 days: Enrollment request submitted
- T-14 days: Project Brief approved by C2DAO
- T-10 days: Sprint workspace provisioned
- T-5 days: Candidate confirms access
- Day 1: Sprint begins
CADENCE
- 4 sprint events per fiscal year (quarterly)
- 4–16 participants per sprint
- 1 SME per ≤8 participants
- Annual schedule published each October
DOCUMENTS
Participant Guide: FBC_GUIDE.pdf •
Coordinator Package: FBC_SPRINT_PACKAGE.pdf •
SOP: FOUNDRY_BOOTCAMP_SOP.pdf •
Environment Setup: FBC_ENVIRONMENT_SETUP.pdf •
Project Brief form: CAD Appendix D
EXEC
Senior Leader Executive Course
Audience: O-5+ / E-9+ • 1 day • No prerequisites • Terminal — outside the TM pipeline
BLUF
EXEC gives battalion commanders, command sergeants major, and equivalent senior leaders the operational understanding of MSS required to lead formations that depend on data-driven decision-making. You will not build anything. You will learn what the platform produces, how data products affect your formation, and how to direct your staff’s use of data as a command function. EXEC replaces SL 1 for O-5 / E-9+ personnel. It is terminal — no progression to SL 2 or beyond.
PUBLICATION
TM-EXEC — Senior Leader Executive Course — Full reference document. Open PDF →
NOTE
EXEC is outside the SL 1 through SL 5 training chain. It does NOT grant SL 1 credit. If a senior leader wants hands-on platform qualification, they should enroll in SL 1 and proceed through the standard pipeline.
WHAT THIS COURSE COVERS
YOU WILL LEARN
What MSS does for your formation and why it matters; how to evaluate data products — operationally, not technically; how to guide your formation’s data posture through resourcing, prioritization, and governance; what questions to ask about data freshness, source integrity, and product quality; and the training pipeline that qualifies your data workforce (SL 1 through SL 5).
THIS COURSE IS NOT
Not a platform navigation course — you will see MSS, not operate it; not a data literacy primer — you already understand why data matters; not a substitute for SL 1 in the standard pipeline; not a qualification to build, modify, or administer anything on the platform.
DAILY SCHEDULE
| Time | Block | Content |
|---|---|---|
| 0800–0830 | 1 | Course introduction; senior leader role in the data environment |
| 0830–0930 | 2 | Why MSS exists — strategic context, CG guidance (Ch 1) |
| 0930–1030 | 3 | The platform and what it produces — five-layer architecture, data product types, live walkthrough (Ch 2) |
| 1030–1045 | — | Break |
| 1045–1200 | 4 | How data products impact your formation — data as command function, failure patterns, Commander’s Data PIRs (Ch 3) |
| 1200–1300 | — | Lunch |
| 1300–1345 | 5 | The training pipeline — SL 1 through SL 5, FBC, resourcing decisions (Ch 4) |
| 1345–1430 | 6 | Governance — the governance chain, VAUTI framework, red flags (Ch 5) |
| 1430–1445 | — | Break |
| 1445–1530 | 7 | How data projects work — agile overview, roadmap vs POAM (Ch 6) |
| 1530–1615 | 8 | Working with data professionals — engagement practices, terminology (Ch 7) |
| 1615–1700 | 9 | Asking the right questions — diagnostic questions for products, workforce, and AI (Ch 8–9) |
DOCUMENTS
TM-EXEC PUBLICATIONS
Course Manual: TM_EXEC_SENIOR_LEADER.pdf •
Concepts Guide: CONCEPTS_GUIDE_TM_EXEC.pdf •
Syllabus: SYLLABUS_TM_EXEC.pdf
NOT FINDING WHAT YOU NEED?
Contact your unit data steward for additional publications, source files, or access to restricted materials.
For technical support, visit the
SL 3
Advanced Builder Manual — Data-Adjacent Specialists
Prerequisite: SL 1 + SL 2 • 17/25-series • G2 • Data analysts • Open PDF →
BLUF
SL 3 is for personnel who design and own MSS solutions. This level covers complex application design (including Kairos timelines and Target Workbench), advanced Pipeline Builder, Ontology architecture, AIP Logic configuration, basic agent building in Agent Studio, Automations, Machinery, data governance, and C2DAO standards. All work is done via the UI; advanced coding and agent development are escalated to SL 4 developers.
PUBLICATION
TM-30 (SL 3) — Advanced Builder Manual — Full technical manual. Open PDF →
CAUTION
Modifications to shared datasets or Object Types at SL 3 level affect all downstream applications and users across the formation, including coalition partners. Coordinate with your unit data steward and the USAREUR-AF C2DAO before publishing any changes to production resources.
NOTE — IS THIS YOUR LEVEL?
SL 3 covers advanced no-code building — application design, pipeline architecture, governance. If your role requires coding, ML, or ORSA, SL 3 is a prerequisite to a specialist track.
COMPETENCIES UPON COMPLETION
ADVANCED WORKSHOP DESIGN
- Design multi-page Workshop applications with conditional logic and variable passing
- Build dynamic layouts: show/hide panels based on user selections
- Design navigation flows and inter-page parameter handoff
- Publish and manage application versions
ADVANCED PIPELINE BUILDER
- Build multi-source join pipelines with complex aggregations (visual)
- Design scheduled and triggered pipeline runs
- Review and interpret data lineage graphs
- Escalate to SL 4 when code transforms are required
ONTOLOGY ARCHITECTURE
- Design Object Type and Link Type models via Ontology Manager UI
- Architecture thinking: model for downstream app requirements, not just source data
- Design Action workflows with validation and approval logic via UI
- Coordinate ontology changes with all downstream application owners
ADVANCED ANALYSIS
- Conduct advanced Contour analysis: complex aggregations, pivots, calculated columns, saved views
- Build advanced Quiver dashboards with multi-object analysis and linked views
- Create reusable analysis templates for unit use
AIP & AGENT STUDIO
- Configure AIP Logic workflow parameters and natural language query on Object Types
- Build basic AIP agents in Agent Studio — connect Object Types, write output instructions, test and validate responses
- Orient to AIP Analyst and AI FDE — awareness of the full AIP toolset
- Advanced agent development (custom tools, action logic, production deployment) is SL 4H scope
KAIROS & TARGET WORKBENCH
- Configure Kairos timeline widgets — Ontology-driven, real-time planning visualization (distinct from static Gantt charts)
- Orient to Target Workbench — targeting workflow integration; operational use is SL 4A/SL 4B scope
- Ensure Object Types are structured to support both tools
AUTOMATIONS & MACHINERY
- Configure Automations on Object Types — schedule or condition-triggered property updates, pipeline runs, and notifications
- Model basic business processes in Machinery — multi-step workflows with roles, transitions, and object linkage
- Monitor automation execution history and active process instances
GOVERNANCE & PRODUCTION
- Manage branching and production promotion via UI
- Apply USAREUR-AF C2DAO governance standards and naming conventions
- Manage governance workflows with data stewards
- Ensure coalition-facing products have C2DAO coordination and NAFv4 compliance review
SL 3 vs SL 4 — WHAT YOU OWN VS WHAT YOU ESCALATE
| You Own At SL 3 (UI) | Escalate to SL 4 When… |
|---|---|
| Application design and UX | Custom Python/PySpark transforms needed |
| Ontology model design (via UI) | Functions on Objects (TypeScript) required |
| Advanced Pipeline Builder (visual) | Incremental watermark or code logic needed |
| AIP Logic configuration + basic agent building | Custom tool development, agentic action logic, or production agent deployment needed |
| Governance coordination | External application (OSDK) needed |
| Production promotion via UI | CI/CD pipeline automation needed |
C2DAO GOVERNANCE GATES — HARD STOPS
| Requirement | SL 3 Action | Hard Gate? |
|---|---|---|
| New shared Object Type or dataset | Coordinate with C2DAO before publishing to production | Yes |
| Coalition / MPE-facing data product | C2DAO coordination + NAFv4 compliance review | Yes — do not skip |
| Schema change to existing shared resource | Notify all downstream owners; coordinate with steward | Yes |
| New AIP Logic workflow on operational data | Authorization review before deployment | Yes |
| Access permission changes | Submit through formal request to unit data steward | Yes |
UPCOMING TRAINING — SL 3
ENROLLMENT
SL 1 and SL 2 must be complete before attending SL 3. Class size is limited. Contact POC early — seats fill quickly. Bring SL 1 and SL 2 completion certificates on day one.
| Dates | Location | Format | POC | Seats | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 APR – 02 MAY 2026 | Wiesbaden, Clay Kaserne, Bldg 3312, Rm 104 | In-Person | CW3 Thompson | 4 / 10 | 4 SEATS REMAINING |
| 15–19 JUN 2026 | Virtual (MS Teams) | Virtual | CW2 Rodriguez | 15 / 15 | OPEN |
| 17–21 AUG 2026 | Wiesbaden, Clay Kaserne, Bldg 3312, Rm 104 | In-Person | CW3 Thompson | 10 / 10 | OPEN |
Duration: 5 days (40 hours). Course runs 0800–1700 each day. Prerequisites: SL 1 and SL 2 complete. All dates subject to change — confirm with POC 5 days prior.
Q1 2026 PLATFORM UPDATES
WHAT’S NEW — Q1 2026
These Foundry platform updates affect SL 3 advanced builder tasks. Instructors should integrate into labs and exercises.
AIP LOGIC & AUTOMATIONS
- AIP Logic branch selection for evals — run evals against specific branches to test changes before promotion
- Autopilot (new, Mar 2026) — visualize, monitor, and debug automation workflows in a dedicated UI
- Interface parameters now supported in Automate actions
- Function effects supported in Automate — actions can now trigger function side effects
- Streaming time series conditions — create conditions on streaming time series data in Automate
WORKFLOW LINEAGE
- Presentation mode — create and present lineage visualizations with frames
- Multi-ontology support — view lineage across multiple ontologies in one graph
- Log search — search logs directly from Workflow Lineage nodes
- Monitoring status colors — color lineage nodes by monitoring status for quick health assessment
- Expanded access — Workflow Lineage is now accessible from more locations across the platform (Gaia, Quiver, Notepad, Automate)
BRANCHING & GOVERNANCE
- Role-based branch security — assign users specific roles (manage, merge) for fine-grained branch access control
- Upgraded branch security enabled for all users — all new branches use the enhanced security model
- Object Views + Branching — develop and test Object Views safely in branches before production
- Materializations now supported for object types with row-level policies
Next Level — After SL 3
Specialist Tracks — SL 4 & SL 5 Series
Fourteen tracks: six Warfighting Function (WFF) tracks covering Intelligence, Fires, Movement & Maneuver, Sustainment, Protection, and Mission Command — plus eight specialist tracks for ORSA, AI Engineer, ML Engineer, Program Manager, Knowledge Manager, Software Engineer, UI/UX Designer, and Platform Engineer. Select your track based on MOS/role.
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SPECIALIST TRACKS
SL 4 & SL 5 Series — WFF & Technical Tracks
WFF tracks (A–F): SL 3 req. • Technical tracks (G–O): SL 3 req.
BLUF
SL 4 has two track types: Warfighting Function tracks (SL 4A–F) for WFF-assigned roles (Intelligence, Fires, M&M, Sustainment, Protection, Mission Command) — prerequisite SL 3, no coding required — and Technical Specialist tracks (SL 4G–O) for personnel who build and engineer MSS solutions (ORSA, AI Eng, MLE, PM, KM, SWE, UX Designer, Platform Eng) — prerequisite SL 3. Advanced versions (SL 5G–O) are available after completing the corresponding SL 4 technical track.
TRACK SELECTION BY MOS / ROLE
| Role / MOS | Recommended Track | Advanced |
|---|---|---|
| Warfighting Function Tracks (SL 4A–F) | ||
| G2/S2 — MI units, ISR analysts | SL 4A (Intelligence) | — |
| FA officers/NCOs — Fire support | SL 4B (Fires) | — |
| Maneuver units — G3/S3 data roles | SL 4C (Movement & Maneuver) | — |
| G4/S4 — Logistics, GCSS-A | SL 4D (Sustainment) | — |
| Air defense, CBRN, force protection | SL 4E (Protection) | — |
| G6/S6 — C2 systems, networks | SL 4F (Mission Command) | — |
| Technical Specialist Tracks (SL 4G–O) | ||
| FA49 — Operations Research Analyst | SL 4G (ORSA) | SL 5G |
| G2/S2 quantitative analyst | SL 4G (ORSA) or SL 4K (KM) | SL 5G / SL 5K |
| 17A/17C — Cyber officer/NCO | SL 4L (SWE) or SL 4H (AI Eng) | SL 5L / SL 5H |
| 25D — IT specialist | SL 4L (SWE) | SL 5L |
| AI/ML engineer (GS/contractor) | SL 4H (AI Eng) or SL 4M (MLE) | SL 5H / SL 5M |
| Data scientist (GS/contractor) | SL 4G (ORSA) or SL 4M (MLE) | SL 5G / SL 5M |
| G8/S8 — Resource manager | SL 4J (PM) | SL 5J |
| Program Manager (PM / GS) | SL 4J (PM) | SL 5J |
| KMO / Knowledge Officer / 37F | SL 4K (KM) | SL 5K |
| Civil Affairs | SL 4J (PM) or SL 4K (KM) | SL 5J / SL 5K |
| UI/UX designer (GS/contractor) | SL 4N (UX Designer) | SL 5N |
| Platform engineer / DevOps / SysAdmin | SL 4O (Platform Eng) | SL 5O |
SL 4 SERIES — WARFIGHTING FUNCTION TRACKS
TM-40A (SL 4A) — IntelligenceSL 3 Req.
TM-40B (SL 4B) — FiresSL 3 Req.
TM-40C (SL 4C) — Movement & ManeuverSL 3 Req.
TM-40D (SL 4D) — SustainmentSL 3 Req.
TM-40E (SL 4E) — ProtectionSL 3 Req.
Protection Warfighting Function
Air defense • CBRN • Engineer • Force protection
Prereq: SL 3 • Open PDF →
TM-40F (SL 4F) — Mission CommandSL 3 Req.
Mission Command Warfighting Function
G6/S6 • C2 systems • Network managers
Prereq: SL 3 • Open PDF →
SL 4 SERIES — TECHNICAL SPECIALIST TRACKS (Level 1)
TM-40G (SL 4G) — ORSASL 3 Req.
Operations Research & Systems Analysis
FA49 • G2/S2 quant analysts • Wargame analysts
Prereq: SL 3 • Advanced: SL 5G • Open PDF →
TM-40H (SL 4H) — AI EngineerSL 3 Req.
AIP Logic, Agent Studio & LLM Integration
AI/ML specialists • 17A/17C
Prereq: SL 3 • Advanced: SL 5H • Open PDF →
TM-40M (SL 4M) — ML EngineerSL 3 Req.
Model Development, Validation & Deployment
ML engineers • Data scientists (GS/contractor)
Prereq: SL 3 • Advanced: SL 5M • Open PDF →
TM-40J (SL 4J) — Program ManagerSL 3 Req.
Pipeline Mgmt, Milestones & Portfolio Health
G8/S8 • PMs • Civil Affairs • 4 days
Prereq: SL 3 • Advanced: SL 5J • Open PDF →
TM-40K (SL 4K) — Knowledge ManagerSL 3 Req.
Forms, Lessons Learned & Institutional Memory
KMOs • 37F • Civil Affairs • 4 days
Prereq: SL 3 • Advanced: SL 5K • Open PDF →
TM-40L (SL 4L) — Software EngineerSL 3 Req.
Python/TypeScript, OSDK & Code Transforms
17A/17C • 25D • GS/contractor SWEs
Prereq: SL 3 • Advanced: SL 5L • Open PDF →
TM-40N (SL 4N) — UI/UX DesignerSL 3 Req.
Soldier Centered Design, Workshop & Slate UI
UI/UX designers • Human factors • GS/contractor designers
Prereq: SL 3 • Advanced: SL 5N • Open PDF →
TM-40O (SL 4O) — Platform EngineerSL 3 Req.
Kubernetes, CI/CD, DevSecOps & Infrastructure as Code
Platform engineers • DevOps • SysAdmins • 25D
Prereq: SL 3 • Advanced: SL 5O • Open PDF →
SL 5 SERIES — ADVANCED TRACKS (Level 2)
NOTE
SL 5 tracks are advanced-level continuations requiring the corresponding SL 4 track as a prerequisite. They cover expert-level techniques, production architecture, and operational integration at scale.
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SL 4
Technical Specialist Tracks — Developer Manuals
Prerequisite: SL 3 • Eight tracks by role • Advanced versions at SL 5
BLUF
The SL 4 Technical Specialist tracks (SL 4G–O) cover developer-level capabilities requiring coding, advanced tooling, or specialized technical expertise — prerequisite SL 3. Warfighting Function tracks (SL 4A–F) are no-code, operationally focused training covering Intelligence, Fires, M&M, Sustainment, Protection, and Mission Command MSS integration — prerequisite SL 3. Select your track using the MOS/Role table on the HOME tab.
TM-40G (SL 4G) — ORSA Track
SL 3 Required
Operations Research & Systems Analysis
FA49 • G2/S2 quantitative analysts • Wargame analysts
- Configure Code Workspaces (Python/R) within Foundry
- Statistical modeling: regression, classification, validation for readiness/logistics
- Time series forecasting with ARIMA/SARIMA patterns
- Monte Carlo simulation for COA comparison and risk quantification
- Linear programming for resource allocation and scheduling optimization
- Wargame/exercise data collection architecture and aggregation pipelines
- Analytical decision support products (Quiver/Contour) to commander standard
- Communicate uncertainty: confidence intervals, sensitivity analysis, briefing standards
Prereq: SL 3 • Advanced: SL 5G • Open PDF →
TM-40H (SL 4H) — AI Engineer Track
SL 3 Required
AIP Logic, Agent Studio & LLM Integration
AI/ML specialists • 17A/17C
- Author AIP Logic workflows: prompt engineering, chain design, output handling
- Build and configure AIP Agent Studio agents with tools, memory, and orchestration
- Implement LLM integration patterns: ontology data grounding, RAG, context construction
- Apply AI safety requirements: human-in-the-loop gates, output validation, OPSEC
- Write Python transforms that prepare data for AI consumption
- Connect AIP Logic workflows to Object Types and Actions
- Test and red-team AI outputs; evaluate quality against defined standards
- Deploy and monitor AIP Logic workflows in production
Prereq: SL 3 • Advanced: SL 5H • Open PDF →
TM-40M (SL 4M) — ML Engineer Track
SL 3 Required
Code Workspaces, Model Training & Deployment
ML engineers • Data scientists building/deploying models on MSS
- Configure Code Workspaces for model development (GPU, packages, environment management)
- Build and evaluate ML models within the Foundry environment
- Manage model versioning, experiment tracking, and reproducibility
- Deploy models to production and integrate with Ontology Objects and Actions
- Implement MLOps patterns: monitoring, drift detection, retraining triggers
- Apply responsible AI practices and model documentation standards for operational use
Prereq: SL 3 • Advanced: SL 5M • Open PDF →
TM-40J (SL 4J) — Program Manager Track
SL 3 Required
Agile Project Management for Data & AI Capabilities
PMs • Product owners • G8/S8 • Technical team leads
- Stand up Agile project structures (backlog, sprint cadence, ceremonies) for data and AI builds
- Write user stories and acceptance criteria that SL 4G–O developers can execute without ambiguity
- Manage the ML/AI project lifecycle: six phases from Problem Definition through Sustainment
- Translate commander requirements into prioritized, sprint-ready backlogs
- Specify project tracking systems (sprint boards, status dashboards) for SL 4L implementation
- Build and maintain risk registers; manage dependency blockers across specialist tracks
- Conduct production readiness reviews against the Definition of Done before release
- Execute change management plans for new MSS capability rollout to operational units
Prereq: SL 3 • Advanced: SL 5J • Open PDF →
TM-40K (SL 4K) — Knowledge Manager Track
SL 3 Required
Knowledge Repositories, AIP Summarization & Lessons Learned
KMOs • 37F • S2/S3 KM roles • AAR facilitators
- Design knowledge architecture for AAR, lessons learned, doctrine, and SOP repositories
- Build AAR capture systems using Workshop forms and Object Type pipelines
- Design and operate lessons-learned ingestion and tagging pipelines
- Use AIP Logic for knowledge summarization, search augmentation, and theme extraction
- Build full-text and semantic search systems over knowledge repositories
- Manage doctrine and SOP version control within Foundry
- Build personnel expertise mapping (skills/experience registries)
- Design knowledge transfer and unit continuity processes using MSS
- NEW: Leverage Document Intelligence (GA) for automated document parsing and extraction
- NEW: Use Object Views (GA) for curated knowledge browsing interfaces
Prereq: SL 3 • Advanced: SL 5K • Open PDF →
TM-40L (SL 4L) — Software Engineer Track
SL 3 Required
OSDK, Full-Stack Foundry Applications & Platform SDK
SWEs • 17A/17C • 25D
- Authenticate and query the Foundry Ontology via OSDK (TypeScript/Python)
- Execute Actions, subscribe to Object changes, handle pagination and filtering via OSDK
- Use Foundry Platform SDK for dataset operations, file management, and branch management
- Build TypeScript Functions on Objects (computed properties, bulk query patterns)
- Write and test complex Action validators with TypeScript
- Build Slate applications integrated with the Foundry API
- Apply USAREUR-AF code review and deployment standards for MSS applications
- NEW: Use Pilot for AI-assisted code generation within Code Repositories
- NEW: Monitor OSDK client health via the Health Dialog dashboard
- NEW: Integrate external tools via Model Context Protocol (MCP) connectors
Prereq: SL 3 • Advanced: SL 5L • Open PDF →
TM-40N (SL 4N) — UI/UX Designer Track
SL 3 Required
Soldier Centered Design, Workshop & Slate UI
UI/UX designers • Human factors • GS/contractor designers
- Conduct user research in operational and classified environments (interview, contextual inquiry, usability testing)
- Design information architectures for data-dense operational displays
- Build interactive prototypes from low-fidelity sketches through high-fidelity mockups
- Design Workshop layouts: widget selection, dashboard hierarchy, responsive patterns
- Apply visual design standards for tactical displays: classification marking, contrast, field conditions
- Ensure Section 508 / WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility compliance
Prereq: SL 3 • Advanced: SL 5N • Open PDF →
TM-40O (SL 4O) — Platform Engineer Track
SL 3 Required
Kubernetes, CI/CD, DevSecOps & Infrastructure as Code
Platform engineers • DevOps • SysAdmins • 25D
- Architect and operate Kubernetes clusters for MSS workloads
- Implement Infrastructure as Code with GitOps workflows and continuous reconciliation
- Design CI/CD pipelines: automated build, test, scan, and deploy for MSS applications
- Harden containers using DoD Iron Bank images, vulnerability scanning, and SHA256 digest pinning
- Deploy across classification boundaries and DDIL environments (air-gapped, edge clusters)
- Manage RMF/ATO lifecycle from the infrastructure perspective, STIG compliance
- NEW: Configure and optimize Compute Modules (GA) for scalable pipeline execution
- NEW: Manage Data Connection source types and third-party integration patterns
Prereq: SL 3 • Advanced: SL 5O • Open PDF →
▾ Warfighting Function Tracks (SL 4A–F)
| Designation | Track | Publication |
|---|---|---|
| SL 4A | Intelligence | TM_40A_INTELLIGENCE.pdf |
| SL 4B | Fires | TM_40B_FIRES.pdf |
| SL 4C | Movement & Maneuver | TM_40C_MOVEMENT_MANEUVER.pdf |
| SL 4D | Sustainment | TM_40D_SUSTAINMENT.pdf |
| SL 4E | Protection | TM_40E_PROTECTION.pdf |
| SL 4F | Mission Command | TM_40F_MISSION_COMMAND.pdf |
Next Level — After SL 4
SL 5 — Advanced Developer Tracks
Expert-level continuation of each SL 4 specialist track. For senior technical leads, platform architects, and developers building enterprise-scale MSS capabilities.
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SL 5
Advanced Developer Tracks
Prerequisite: SL 4 (by track) • Tracks SL 5G–O • All 8 tracks available
BLUF — ADVANCED TRACKS
The SL 5 series provides advanced-level instruction for each developer track, building directly on the corresponding SL 4 specialist manual (SL 4G–O). Intended for senior technical leads, platform architects, and senior developers designing enterprise-scale MSS capabilities. All 8 tracks are complete and available.
SL 5 SERIES — PUBLICATIONS
TM-50G (SL 5G) — ORSA Advanced
Advanced
Advanced ORSA
Prerequisite: SL 4G
- Nonlinear programming, stochastic models
- Agent-based modeling (ABMS)
- Campaign wargame data architecture
TM-50H (SL 5H) — AI Engineer Advanced
Advanced
Advanced AI Engineering
Prerequisite: SL 4H
- Multi-agent orchestration & shared state
- Advanced RAG, domain-adapted LLMs
- AI red-team assessment & observability
TM-50M (SL 5M) — ML Engineer Advanced
Advanced
Advanced ML Engineering
Prerequisite: SL 4M
- Automated retraining pipelines
- Transformer fine-tuning, GNNs
- Federated retraining, adversarial robustness
TM-50J (SL 5J) — PM Advanced
Advanced
Advanced Program Management
Prerequisite: SL 4J
- PI planning, cross-team governance
- GO/SES briefing, Palantir partnership
- Technical debt at program scale
TM-50K (SL 5K) — KM Advanced
Advanced
Advanced Knowledge Management
Prerequisite: SL 4K
- Federated KM architecture, NATO integration
- STANAG 4778 conformance
- Knowledge graphs at scale
TM-50L (SL 5L) — SWE Advanced
Advanced
Advanced Software Engineering
Prerequisite: SL 4L
- Scale, multi-tenancy, event streaming
- OWASP, SAST, authorized pen testing
- Architecture review, platform governance
TM-50N (SL 5N) — UI/UX Advanced
Advanced
Advanced UI/UX Design
Prerequisite: SL 4N
- Design systems at scale, component libraries
- DDIL-aware and cross-domain UI design
- DesignOps, ResearchOps, accessibility at enterprise scale
TM-50O (SL 5O) — Platform Eng Advanced
Advanced
Advanced Platform Engineering
Prerequisite: SL 4O
- Multi-cluster fleet management, SRE practices
- RMF/ATO automation, continuous compliance
- Cross-domain infrastructure, developer experience engineering
NOTE — PREREQUISITES
Each SL 5 track requires completion of the corresponding SL 4 track. Personnel should confirm SL 4 proficiency with their data steward before beginning SL 5 content. Contact the USAREUR-AF Operational Data Team for access questions.
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DRAFT PUBS
Draft Data Literacy Publications
DRAFT — Not yet approved for distribution • Foundational data literacy content • Platform-agnostic
CAUTION — DRAFT PUBLICATIONS
These publications are in draft status and have not been approved for official distribution. Do not distribute outside the USAREUR-AF training program without authorization from the USAREUR-AF Operational Data Team.
BLUF
Before touching MSS, understand why data matters. Data Literacy for Senior Leaders is written for commanders and senior leaders. Data Literacy Technical Reference is the comprehensive reference for all personnel. Neither publication is platform-specific.
SENIOR LEADERS (O-5+ / SGM+)
Data Literacy for Senior Leaders
Written for commanders, senior NCOs, and senior Civilians. Covers command responsibilities, evaluating data products, directing a data-capable formation, and decision frameworks.
Format: Short (~20–30pp). Principles, not procedures. Chapter/paragraph numbered.
Key topics: Commander’s data responsibilities • Evaluating analytical products • Standing up MSS capability • Data governance and stewardship
ALL PERSONNEL
Data Literacy Reference
Comprehensive platform-agnostic data literacy reference. Recommended prior reading before SL 1.
Format: Long (~50–100pp). Examples, vignettes, detailed explanations, annexes.
Key topics: Data types and structures • Pipeline concepts • Data quality • Analysis fundamentals • Security and classification • Operational data integration • Governance
FULL PUBLICATIONS INDEX
| Publication | Audience | Purpose | When to Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation — All Personnel | |||
| Data Literacy (SL) | O-5+ / SGM+, Sr Civilians | Principles, command responsibilities | Before directing MSS use |
| Data Literacy | All personnel | Comprehensive data literacy reference | Before SL 1 (recommended) |
| SL 1 | All personnel | Operate MSS as end user | Before first MSS access |
| SL 2 | All staff | Build pipelines, Ontology, Workshop via UI — no code | After SL 1 |
| SL 3 | Data-adjacent specialists | Design complex apps; governance; C2DAO standards | After SL 1 + SL 2 |
| SL 4 — Warfighting Function Tracks (by WFF assignment) | |||
| SL 4A | G2/S2, MI, ISR | Intelligence WFF MSS integration | After SL 3 |
| SL 4B | FA, fire support | Fires WFF MSS integration | After SL 3 |
| SL 4C | Maneuver, G3/S3 | Movement & Maneuver WFF MSS integration | After SL 3 |
| SL 4D | G4/S4, logistics | Sustainment WFF MSS integration | After SL 3 |
| SL 4E | Air defense, CBRN, force protection | Protection WFF MSS integration | After SL 3 |
| SL 4F | G6/S6, C2, networks | Mission Command WFF MSS integration | After SL 3 |
| SL 4 — Technical Specialist Tracks (by role/MOS) | |||
| SL 4G | ORSA / FA49 | Statistical modeling, simulation, wargame analytics | After SL 3 |
| SL 4H | AI Engineers | AIP Logic authoring, Agent Studio, LLM integration | After SL 3 |
| SL 4M | ML Engineers | Code Workspaces, model training, MLOps | After SL 3 |
| SL 4J | PMs / G8 | PM dashboards, milestone tracking, portfolio analysis | After SL 3 |
| SL 4K | KMs / KMOs | Knowledge repositories, AIP summarization, lessons learned | After SL 3 |
| SL 4L | SWEs | OSDK, full-stack Foundry apps, TypeScript Functions | After SL 3 |
| SL 4N | UI/UX Designers | Soldier Centered Design, Workshop & Slate UI, accessibility | After SL 3 |
| SL 4O | Platform Engineers | Kubernetes, CI/CD, DevSecOps, Infrastructure as Code | After SL 3 |
| SL 5 — Advanced Technical Tracks (by role/MOS) | |||
| SL 5G–O | Senior developers (all tracks) | Advanced versions of each SL 4 specialist track | After SL 4 (by track) |
| CDA Reference — SL 3 and Specialist Tracks (SL 4G–O) | |||
| EA Series (00–05) | SL 3+, SL 4K, SL 4L | Enterprise Architecture — foundation, schools of thought, artifacts, governance, military application | With or after SL 3 |
| CDA Doctrine Overview | SL 4G–O | Doctrine-driven development; JRTC lessons; Foundry Ontology blueprint | At start of SL 4G–O |
| Identity vs. Classification | SL 3, SL 4K, SL 4L | Identity resolution and classification governance at scale | With SL 3 |
| Enterprise Data Compass | SL 4J, SL 4K | Authoritative data architecture, ontology, and semantic governance standard | With SL 4J/K |
| CDA Slide Library | All tracks (prereq reading) | 29 decks — Intro To Data (SL 1 prereq), Data 101 (SL 2 prereq), Data 201 (SL 3/40G–O prereq) | Before each TM level |
CDA REFERENCE MATERIAL
SPECIALIST TRACK PREREQ READING
The CDA Reference material below is required reading for SL 3 and all SL 4G–O specialist tracks. It is not required for SL 1/20 or WFF tracks (SL 4A–F). Consult the DEPENDENCY_MAP for per-track required reading.
ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE SERIES
EA-00 through EA-05
Six-module reference series covering EA foundations, schools of thought, artifacts and views, governance, and military application. Supports SL 3, SL 4K, and SL 4L.
Key topics: EA vs DA • TOGAF, Zachman, DODAF frameworks • Capability mapping • NAF/ArchiMate • Army EA governance
CDA DOCTRINE SERIES
Doctrine-Driven Development
Doctrine-aligned data product design using JRTC lessons learned. Covers doctrine-first Ontology design, the Three-Generation Dilemma, and AVT25 assessment case study.
Key topics: MDMP data support • COA analysis modeling • Doctrinal object types • AVT25 tools case study
CASE STUDY
XVIII Airborne Corps — Fighting with Live Data
XVIII ABC’s corps-level ODT pilot. Their organizational journey, manning structure (PM + UX + SWE + DE + DS), problem-solution development process, Program Increment cycles, and BDA visualization case study (prototype → MVP → POR in 9 months). Military Review, Feb 2026.
Key topics: ODT organization • TIO governance • ASWF methodology • Exercise integration • Echeloned ODT employment • Decision optimization
Required reading: SL 4J, SL 4F • Recommended: All SL 4 tracks
CASE STUDY
Lessons Learned — AVT25 Assessment Tools
How five tools in the same enclave multiplied work exponentially by failing to share doctrinal primitives. The case for doctrine-first shared data architecture.
Key topics: Shared primitives • DBO architecture • Exponential work multiplication • Time cost analysis
REFERENCE
Achieving Decision Dominance (Adkins)
One officer’s thought piece proposing terminology for decision optimization at echelon. Introduces useful shorthand: operationalized data, Automated Fighting Products (AFP), and Decision Optimization Teams. Names the Maven Smart System as an ASCC-level COP platform. Military Review, Jan–Feb 2025.
Key topics: Operationalized data • AFP evolution • DOT at echelon • FA 26B/49/57 workforce • Training pipeline
Supplementary reading: SL 4F, SL 4G, SL 4J • Recommended: All SL 4 tracks, Senior Leaders
EXTERNAL DOCTRINE & INSTITUTIONAL SOURCES
INSTITUTIONAL REFERENCES
The following sources from MCCoE, CALL, and TRADOC inform MSS curriculum design and are recommended supplementary reading for instructors and course developers.
MCCoE
Mission Command Center of Excellence — Decision Optimization CONOPS
MCCoE’s conceptual framework for integrating data-centric capabilities into mission command. Defines decision optimization at echelon and the role of Operational Data Teams in the command post.
Relevance: SL 4F (Mission Command), SL 4J (Program Manager), EXEC (Senior Leader)
CALL
Center for Army Lessons Learned — FY24 MCTP Key Observations
CTC observer trends on data-centric operations, common gaps in unit-level data readiness, and recommendations for training programs. Published Feb 2025.
Relevance: SL 1 (all personnel), SL 4A–F (WFF tracks), instructor development
TRADOC
TRADOC Data Literacy Framework
TRADOC’s institutional approach to data literacy across the force. Defines competency levels, assessment criteria, and integration with PME. Informs the MSS SL 1/20 foundation sequence.
Relevance: Data Literacy publications, SL 1, SL 2, instructor certification (T3-I)
MCCoE / ARMY.MIL
Army’s Combined Arms Command to Integrate Maven C2 Smart System
Public announcement of Maven C2 integration into training and education at the Combined Arms Center. Establishes institutional backing for MSS-based training programs. Published Feb 2026.
Relevance: All tracks — institutional context for the MSS training program
CORE DATA LITERACY CONCEPTS
DATA TYPES
Structured (tables, rows, columns) • Semi-structured (JSON, XML) • Unstructured (documents, images). MSS ingests all three types from Army source systems.
DATA PIPELINE
Raw → Staging → Curated → Ontology → Application. Each layer adds quality, structure, and meaning. Never modify raw data — it is the source of truth.
DATA QUALITY
Accuracy, completeness, consistency, timeliness, uniqueness. Bad decisions follow bad data. Report quality issues to your data steward rather than working around them.
DATA GOVERNANCE
Ownership, stewardship, access control, classification markings. Every dataset has an owner. Every user has a role. Access is audited. Misuse is tracked and prosecuted.
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MSS TRAINING HUB
MAVEN SMART SYSTEM — USAREUR-AF
Version 3.1 • March 2026
NEW TO MSS?
Start with the Quick Start guide before reading Skill Level (SL) 1. Operational in 30 minutes: log in via CAC, navigate to your unit’s app, filter data, export a view. → QUICK_START.pdf • No account yet? Contact your unit data steward.
BLUF
The MSS curriculum is organized by Skill Level (SL) per DA PAM 611-21. All personnel start at SL 1. Builders add SL 2; data-adjacent specialists continue to SL 3; technical roles select their SL 4 track. Use “Find My Track” below or browse the reference table.
1
What best describes your role?
TRAINING PATH
Core Progression (Skill Levels)
FOUNDATION
SL 1
Maven User
➔
SL 2
Builder
➔
SL 3
Advanced Builder
➔
SL 4/5
Specialist (WFF/Tech)
Parallel Tracks
Bootcamp
Foundry Bootcamp
Prereq: SL 2
EXEC
Senior Leader
No prereq
T3
Instructor Pipeline
Prereq: SL 2 / SL 3
Start Your Training
Foundation — SL 1 → SL 2 → SL 3
All personnel begin here. SL 1 gets you operational; SL 2 builds no-code skills; SL 3 unlocks specialist tracks.
MSS ACCOUNT ACCESS
MSS access requires a provisioned account. Submit your request through your unit data steward or at mss.data.mil. Provisioning generally completes within 24 hours; if access is not active after 24 hours, contact your data steward directly.
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SUPPORT
Getting Help — USAREUR-AF
BLUF
Know who to call before you have a problem. Route issues correctly from the start. Collect information before calling for help — it speeds resolution significantly.
WARNING — SECURITY INCIDENTS
If you suspect a security violation, report immediately to your supervisor and unit security officer. Do not investigate or resolve it yourself. Preserve the screen state; do not close the window or clear the browser.
CONTACT ROUTING
| Issue | Route To | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Cannot log in / CAC issues | MSS Help Desk | Normal |
| No access to a project or dataset | Unit data steward | Normal |
| Data appears incorrect | Unit data steward (do not self-correct) | Normal |
| System error, crash, or outage | MSS Help Desk + screenshot + error code | Normal |
| Application broken or not loading | MSS Help Desk | Normal |
| Building question / how-to | Unit data lead or USAREUR-AF data team | Normal |
| Governance / C2DAO question | USAREUR-AF C2DAO | Normal |
| Security incident | Supervisor + unit security officer | IMMEDIATE |
COMMON DAILY TASKS
| Task | How |
|---|---|
| Find a record | Search bar or Filter Panel |
| Filter the view | Select values in the Filter Panel |
| Export data | Export / Download button → CSV or Excel |
| Submit or update a record | Click record → Action button → fill in → Submit |
WHEN IT BREAKS
CAN’T LOG IN
Check CAC is fully inserted; try a different port. No account? Request at mss.data.mil or through your data steward. Provisioning generally within 24 hrs; if not active after 24 hrs, contact your data steward.
APP WON’T LOAD
Hard-refresh (Ctrl+Shift+R). Clear cache. Try a different browser.
BUTTON GREYED OUT / NO ACCESS
You’re missing a role or write permission. Contact your data steward to request the correct access level.
SECURITY — DO NOT
- Do not export data to a personal device or unapproved storage
- Do not share your MSS credentials with anyone — URLs and screenshots are fine unless data is sensitive
- Do not enter classified information into MSS unless your instance is approved for that classification level
- Do not screenshot or share MSS screens containing data above your network’s approved classification
- Do not use MSS on public or unsecured Wi-Fi
- If you see data you should not have access to — stop and report to your data steward immediately
BEFORE CALLING FOR HELP — COLLECT THIS INFORMATION
- Your username and unit
- Name of the application, dataset, or pipeline you were using
- Exact error message (screenshot preferred)
- Time the error occurred (local or Zulu — state which)
- Steps that led to the error in order
- Browser and workstation you are using
PREREQUISITES BEFORE FIRST LOGIN
- Annual Cyber Awareness Training — required for all DoD personnel; must be current
- MSS User Onboarding Brief — provided by unit data steward
- Account request approved — submit at mss.data.mil or through your unit data steward; provisioning generally completes within 24 hours. If access is not active after 24 hours, contact your data steward directly.
IMPORTANT: If you work on multiple enclaves (NIPR, SIPR, MPE, etc.), you must complete account setup and first login on each enclave separately. Your account on one enclave does not carry over to another.
USAREUR-AF DATA TEAM
LOCATION & HIGHER HQ
EUCOM Theater — Europe & Africa
Headquarters, United States Army Europe and Africa
USAREUR-AF Operational Data Team
Army AI/Data Accelerator (C2DAO)
USAREUR-AF Operational Data Team
Army AI/Data Accelerator (C2DAO)
PUBLICATIONS
All training publications are maintained by the USAREUR-AF Operational Data Team. Contact your unit data steward for access to source files and this application. Version 3.1 — March 2026.
FEEDBACK & CORRECTIONS
Route corrections through your unit data steward to the USAREUR-AF Operational Data Team. Include: publication name, section, and description of the issue.
NOTE — DISTRIBUTION
These are DRAFT documents — not yet approved for distribution. Do not distribute outside your organization without consulting your data steward.
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DOCUMENTS
All Training Publications
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Reference Documents
DATA LIT — SENIOR LEADERS
Data Literacy for Leaders
Senior leader version — strategic principles, decision frameworks. Commanders and O6+.
DATA LITERACY
Data Literacy — Comprehensive Reference
Full data literacy reference, examples, vignettes, and annexes. Platform-agnostic.
GLOSSARY
Data & Foundry Term Glossary
Combined data concepts and Foundry/MSS term equivalency. v1.3.
STANDARDS
Naming & Governance Standards
Codified naming conventions, governance checklists — 10 sections, 2 appendices.
QUICK REF
MSS Quick Reference Cheatsheet
At-a-glance reference card for common MSS tasks and patterns.
MTP
Mission Training Plan — MSS
TLOs, ELOs, Go/No-Go criteria, schedule templates. 961 lines.
Technical Manuals — Foundation (All Staff)
TM-10 (SL 1)
Maven User
Operate MSS, consume data, use dashboards, Gaia, command-level applications, and AIP tools embedded in Workshop. Required for all staff.
TM-20 (SL 2)
No-Code Builder
Solution Designer, Pipeline Builder, Workshop, Ontology (Interfaces, Object Views, Actions). All staff with build responsibilities.
TM-30 (SL 3)
Advanced No-Code Builder
Advanced Workshop (Kairos, Target Workbench), complex pipelines, AIP Logic, basic Agent Studio, Automations, Machinery. Data-adjacent MOS (17/25-series, G2).
TM-40 Warfighting Function Tracks (6 — click to expand)
TM-40A (SL 4A) — INTELLIGENCE
Intelligence Warfighting Function
MSS integration for intelligence operations and data products.
TM-40B (SL 4B) — FIRES
Fires Warfighting Function
MSS integration for fires coordination and targeting data.
TM-40C (SL 4C) — MOVEMENT & MANEUVER
Movement & Maneuver WFF
MSS integration for maneuver and mobility data products.
TM-40D (SL 4D) — SUSTAINMENT
Sustainment Warfighting Function
MSS integration for logistics and sustainment data.
TM-40E (SL 4E) — PROTECTION
Protection Warfighting Function
MSS integration for force protection data and reporting.
TM-40F (SL 4F) — MISSION COMMAND
Mission Command WFF
MSS integration for mission command, C2, and operational reporting.
TM-40 Technical Specialist Tracks (8 — click to expand)
TM-40G (SL 4G) — ORSA
Specialist
Operational Research Systems Analysis
ORSA specialists — quantitative methods, commander products
- Regression, classification, forecasting
- Monte Carlo COA analysis
- Optimization and sensitivity analysis
TM-40H (SL 4H) — AI Engineer
Specialist
AI Engineering
AI engineers — AIP Logic, Agents, LLM integration
- AIP Logic workflow design
- Agent configuration
- LLM integration patterns
- NEW: AIP Document Intelligence (GA) — chunking & embedding
- NEW: AI FDE (GA Mar 2026)
TM-40M (SL 4M) — ML Engineer
Specialist
Machine Learning Engineering
ML engineers — model training, validation, deployment
- Feature engineering, experiment tracking
- Batch inference, model versioning
- Drift detection, retraining pipelines
- NEW: Model Studio (GA Feb 2026) — no-code model training
TM-40J (SL 4J) — Program Manager
Specialist
Data Program Management
PMs — pipelines, milestones, portfolio health
- Scrum / Kanban for data projects
- ML/AI project lifecycle
- Risk register, release planning
TM-40K (SL 4K) — Knowledge Manager
Specialist
Knowledge Management
KMs — forms, lessons learned, institutional memory
- Knowledge ontology design
- Lessons-learned intake pipeline
- SOP review workflows
- NEW: Document Intelligence, Object Views
TM-40L (SL 4L) — Software Engineer
Specialist
Software Engineering
SWEs — Python/TypeScript, OSDK, code transforms
- OSDK & Platform SDK
- Functions on Objects, Actions
- CI/CD, security, Slate
- NEW: Pilot, OSDK Health, MCP
TM-40N (SL 4N) — UX Designer
Specialist
UI/UX Design
Designers — user research, prototyping, accessibility
- Workshop UI patterns & design systems
- User research in military contexts
- Accessibility & DDIL-aware design
TM-40O (SL 4O) — Platform Engineer
Specialist
Platform Engineering
Platform engineers — infrastructure, SRE, RMF/ATO
- Foundry infrastructure management
- SRE practices & observability
- RMF/ATO compliance automation
- NEW: Compute Modules, Data Connection
TM-50 Advanced Technical Tracks (8 — click to expand)
TM-50G (SL 5G) — ORSA Advanced
Advanced
Advanced ORSA
Nonlinear programming, stochastic models, ABMS, campaign assessment
TM-50H (SL 5H) — AI Engineer Advanced
Advanced
Advanced AI Engineering
Multi-agent orchestration, RAG, red-team assessment, AI observability
TM-50M (SL 5M) — ML Engineer Advanced
Advanced
Advanced ML Engineering
AutoML, Transformer fine-tuning, GNNs, federated retraining, adversarial robustness
TM-50J — PM Advanced
Advanced
Advanced Program Management
PI planning, cross-team governance, GO/SES briefing, Palantir partnership
TM-50K — KM Advanced
Advanced
Advanced Knowledge Management
Federated KM architecture, NATO integration, STANAG 4778, knowledge graphs
TM-50L — SWE Advanced
Advanced
Advanced Software Engineering
Scale, multi-tenancy, Kafka, OWASP, SAST, architecture review, platform governance
TM-50N (SL 5N) — UI/UX Advanced
Advanced
Advanced UI/UX Design
Design systems, DDIL-aware UI, DesignOps, enterprise accessibility
TM-50O (SL 5O) — Platform Eng Advanced
Advanced
Advanced Platform Engineering
Fleet management, SRE, RMF/ATO automation, cross-domain infrastructure
Train the Trainer — T3 (2 courses + SOPs — click to expand)
NOTE — T3 PROGRAM
T3-I (Instructor Certification) and T3-F (MSC Force Multiplier) sit outside the SL 1 to SL 5 numbering chain. T3-I requires SL 3 + C2DAO selection. T3-F requires SL 2 + CDR nomination.
T3-I — Instructor Certification
5 days + practicum
Certify MSS Instructors
Prereq: SL 3 + C2DAO selection • 3-tier hierarchy: Instructor → Senior → Master
T3-F — MSC Force Multiplier
Half day
Unit Data Trainer (UDT)
Prereq: SL 2 + CDR nomination • Delivers SL 1 locally at your MSC
SYLLABUS
T3-I Syllabus
Instructor Certification course syllabus.
SYLLABUS
T3-F Syllabus
MSC Force Multiplier course syllabus.
SOP
Instructor Tier Definitions
4-tier structure: Instructor, Senior, Master, UDT.
SOP
C2DAO SME Designation Rubric
Formal SME criteria per domain.
SOP
Unit Data Trainer SOP
UDT employment, reporting, sustainment.
SOP
MTT Operations SOP
Mobile Training Team rotation procedures.
GUIDE
Successor Planning Guide
Instructor and UDT succession planning.
Concepts Guides (23 — click to expand)
SL 4A Concepts Guide
Intelligence
Key concepts and terminology for the Intelligence WFF track.
SL 4B Concepts Guide
Fires
Key concepts and terminology for the Fires WFF track.
SL 4C Concepts Guide
Movement & Maneuver
Key concepts and terminology for the Movement & Maneuver WFF track.
SL 4D Concepts Guide
Sustainment
Key concepts and terminology for the Sustainment WFF track.
SL 4E Concepts Guide
Protection
Key concepts and terminology for the Protection WFF track.
SL 4F Concepts Guide
Mission Command
Key concepts and terminology for the Mission Command WFF track.
SL 4G Concepts Guide
ORSA
Key concepts and terminology for the ORSA specialist track.
SL 4H Concepts Guide
AI Engineer
Key concepts and terminology for the AI Engineer track.
SL 4M Concepts Guide
ML Engineer
Key concepts and terminology for the ML Engineer track.
SL 4J Concepts Guide
Program Mgr
Key concepts and terminology for the Program Manager track.
SL 4K Concepts Guide
Knowledge Mgr
Key concepts and terminology for the Knowledge Manager track.
SL 4L Concepts Guide
Software Eng
Key concepts and terminology for the Software Engineer track.
SL 4N Concepts Guide
UX Designer
Key concepts and terminology for the UX Designer track.
SL 4O Concepts Guide
Platform Eng
Key concepts and terminology for the Platform Engineer track.
SL 5G Concepts Guide
ORSA Adv
Advanced concepts and terminology for SL 5G.
SL 5H Concepts Guide
AI Eng Adv
Advanced concepts and terminology for SL 5H.
SL 5M Concepts Guide
MLE Adv
Advanced concepts and terminology for SL 5M.
SL 5J Concepts Guide
PM Adv
Advanced concepts and terminology for SL 5J.
SL 5K Concepts Guide
KM Adv
Advanced concepts and terminology for SL 5K.
SL 5L Concepts Guide
SWE Adv
Advanced concepts and terminology for SL 5L.
SL 5N Concepts Guide
UX Adv
Advanced concepts and terminology for SL 5N.
SL 5O Concepts Guide
Plat Eng Adv
Advanced concepts and terminology for SL 5O.
TM-EXEC Concepts Guide
Senior Leader
Key concepts for the Senior Leader Executive Course.
Practical Exercises (13 — click to expand)
EXERCISE
SL 1 Practical Exercise
Operator basics — hands-on exercise.
EXERCISE
SL 2 Practical Exercise
No-code builder — hands-on exercise.
EXERCISE
SL 3 Practical Exercise
Advanced builder — hands-on exercise.
EXERCISE
SL 4G Exercise (ORSA)
ORSA specialist practical exercise.
EXERCISE
SL 4H Exercise (AI Eng)
AI Engineer practical exercise.
EXERCISE
SL 4M Exercise (ML Eng)
ML Engineer practical exercise.
EXERCISE
SL 4J Exercise (PM)
Program Manager practical exercise.
EXERCISE
SL 4K Exercise (KM)
Knowledge Manager practical exercise.
EXERCISE
SL 4L Exercise (SWE)
Software Engineer practical exercise.
EXERCISE
SL 4N Exercise (UX)
UX Designer practical exercise.
EXERCISE
SL 4O Exercise (Plat Eng)
Platform Engineer practical exercise.
EXERCISE
SL 5N Exercise (UX Adv)
Advanced UX Designer practical exercise.
EXERCISE
SL 5O Exercise (Plat Eng Adv)
Advanced Platform Engineer practical exercise.
Pre-Assessment Tests (27 — click to expand)
NOTE — PRE-TESTS
Pre-assessment tests are administered before the start of each course. They establish a knowledge baseline and help instructors identify gaps.
PRE-TEST
SL 1 Pre-Assessment
Maven User — foundation pre-test.
PRE-TEST
SL 2 Pre-Assessment
No-Code Builder — pre-test.
PRE-TEST
SL 3 Pre-Assessment
Advanced Builder — pre-test.
PRE-TEST
SL 4A Pre-Assessment
Intelligence WFF track — pre-test.
PRE-TEST
SL 4B Pre-Assessment
Fires WFF track — pre-test.
PRE-TEST
SL 4C Pre-Assessment
Movement & Maneuver WFF track — pre-test.
PRE-TEST
SL 4D Pre-Assessment
Sustainment WFF track — pre-test.
PRE-TEST
SL 4E Pre-Assessment
Protection WFF track — pre-test.
PRE-TEST
SL 4F Pre-Assessment
Mission Command WFF track — pre-test.
PRE-TEST
SL 4G Pre-Assessment
ORSA specialist — pre-test.
PRE-TEST
SL 4H Pre-Assessment
AI Engineer — pre-test.
PRE-TEST
SL 4M Pre-Assessment
ML Engineer — pre-test.
PRE-TEST
SL 4J Pre-Assessment
Program Manager — pre-test.
PRE-TEST
SL 4K Pre-Assessment
Knowledge Manager — pre-test.
PRE-TEST
SL 4L Pre-Assessment
Software Engineer — pre-test.
PRE-TEST
SL 4N Pre-Assessment
UX Designer — pre-test.
PRE-TEST
SL 4O Pre-Assessment
Platform Engineer — pre-test.
PRE-TEST
SL 5G Pre-Assessment
Advanced ORSA — pre-test.
PRE-TEST
SL 5H Pre-Assessment
Advanced AI Engineer — pre-test.
PRE-TEST
SL 5M Pre-Assessment
Advanced ML Engineer — pre-test.
PRE-TEST
SL 5J Pre-Assessment
Advanced Program Manager — pre-test.
PRE-TEST
SL 5K Pre-Assessment
Advanced Knowledge Manager — pre-test.
PRE-TEST
SL 5L Pre-Assessment
Advanced Software Engineer — pre-test.
PRE-TEST
SL 5N Pre-Assessment
Advanced UX Designer — pre-test.
PRE-TEST
SL 5O Pre-Assessment
Advanced Platform Engineer — pre-test.
PRE-TEST
T3-F Pre-Assessment
MSC Force Multiplier — pre-test.
PRE-TEST
T3-I Pre-Assessment
Instructor Certification — pre-test.
Post-Assessment Tests (26 — click to expand)
NOTE — POST-TESTS
Post-assessment tests are administered at the end of each course. They measure learning gains against the pre-assessment baseline.
POST-TEST
SL 2 Post-Assessment
No-Code Builder — post-test.
POST-TEST
SL 3 Post-Assessment
Advanced Builder — post-test.
POST-TEST
SL 4A Post-Assessment
Intelligence WFF track — post-test.
POST-TEST
SL 4B Post-Assessment
Fires WFF track — post-test.
POST-TEST
SL 4C Post-Assessment
Movement & Maneuver WFF track — post-test.
POST-TEST
SL 4D Post-Assessment
Sustainment WFF track — post-test.
POST-TEST
SL 4E Post-Assessment
Protection WFF track — post-test.
POST-TEST
SL 4F Post-Assessment
Mission Command WFF track — post-test.
POST-TEST
SL 4G Post-Assessment
ORSA specialist — post-test.
POST-TEST
SL 4H Post-Assessment
AI Engineer — post-test.
POST-TEST
SL 4M Post-Assessment
ML Engineer — post-test.
POST-TEST
SL 4J Post-Assessment
Program Manager — post-test.
POST-TEST
SL 4K Post-Assessment
Knowledge Manager — post-test.
POST-TEST
SL 4L Post-Assessment
Software Engineer — post-test.
POST-TEST
SL 4N Post-Assessment
UX Designer — post-test.
POST-TEST
SL 4O Post-Assessment
Platform Engineer — post-test.
POST-TEST
SL 5G Post-Assessment
Advanced ORSA — post-test.
POST-TEST
SL 5H Post-Assessment
Advanced AI Engineer — post-test.
POST-TEST
SL 5M Post-Assessment
Advanced ML Engineer — post-test.
POST-TEST
SL 5J Post-Assessment
Advanced Program Manager — post-test.
POST-TEST
SL 5K Post-Assessment
Advanced Knowledge Manager — post-test.
POST-TEST
SL 5L Post-Assessment
Advanced Software Engineer — post-test.
POST-TEST
SL 5N Post-Assessment
Advanced UX Designer — post-test.
POST-TEST
SL 5O Post-Assessment
Advanced Platform Engineer — post-test.
POST-TEST
T3-F Post-Assessment
MSC Force Multiplier — post-test.
POST-TEST
T3-I Post-Assessment
Instructor Certification — post-test.
Course Syllabi (26 — click to expand)
SYLLABUS
SL 1 Syllabus
Maven User — all staff.
SYLLABUS
SL 2 Syllabus
No-Code Builder — all staff.
SYLLABUS
SL 3 Syllabus
Advanced No-Code Builder — data-adjacent MOS.
SYLLABUS
SL 4A Syllabus
Intelligence warfighting function track.
SYLLABUS
SL 4B Syllabus
Fires warfighting function track.
SYLLABUS
SL 4C Syllabus
Movement & Maneuver warfighting function track.
SYLLABUS
SL 4D Syllabus
Sustainment warfighting function track.
SYLLABUS
SL 4E Syllabus
Protection warfighting function track.
SYLLABUS
SL 4F Syllabus
Mission Command warfighting function track.
SYLLABUS
SL 4G Syllabus
ORSA specialists.
SYLLABUS
SL 4H Syllabus
AI Engineers.
SYLLABUS
SL 4M Syllabus
ML Engineers.
SYLLABUS
SL 4J Syllabus
Program Managers.
SYLLABUS
SL 4K Syllabus
Knowledge Managers.
SYLLABUS
SL 4L Syllabus
Software Engineers.
SYLLABUS
SL 4N Syllabus
UX Designers.
SYLLABUS
SL 4O Syllabus
Platform Engineers.
SYLLABUS
SL 5G Syllabus
Advanced ORSA.
SYLLABUS
SL 5H Syllabus
Advanced AI Engineer.
SYLLABUS
SL 5M Syllabus
Advanced ML Engineer.
SYLLABUS
SL 5J Syllabus
Advanced Program Manager.
SYLLABUS
SL 5K Syllabus
Advanced Knowledge Manager.
SYLLABUS
SL 5L Syllabus
Advanced Software Engineer.
SYLLABUS
SL 5N Syllabus
Advanced UX Designer.
SYLLABUS
SL 5O Syllabus
Advanced Platform Engineer.
SYLLABUS
TM-EXEC Syllabus
Senior Leader Executive Course.
Self-Study Guides (17 — click to expand)
NOTE — SELF-STUDY
Self-study guides provide pre-course reading, prerequisite knowledge checks, and recommended preparation activities. Complete the guide for your track before attending the resident course.
SELF-STUDY
SL 3 Self-Study
Advanced Builder — pre-course preparation.
SELF-STUDY
SL 4G Self-Study (ORSA)
ORSA specialist — pre-course preparation.
SELF-STUDY
SL 4H Self-Study (AI Eng)
AI Engineer — pre-course preparation.
SELF-STUDY
SL 4M Self-Study (ML Eng)
ML Engineer — pre-course preparation.
SELF-STUDY
SL 4J Self-Study (PM)
Program Manager — pre-course preparation.
SELF-STUDY
SL 4K Self-Study (KM)
Knowledge Manager — pre-course preparation.
SELF-STUDY
SL 4L Self-Study (SWE)
Software Engineer — pre-course preparation.
SELF-STUDY
SL 4N Self-Study (UX)
UX Designer — pre-course preparation.
SELF-STUDY
SL 4O Self-Study (Plat Eng)
Platform Engineer — pre-course preparation.
SELF-STUDY
SL 5G Self-Study (ORSA Adv)
Advanced ORSA — pre-course preparation.
SELF-STUDY
SL 5H Self-Study (AI Adv)
Advanced AI Engineer — pre-course preparation.
SELF-STUDY
SL 5M Self-Study (ML Adv)
Advanced ML Engineer — pre-course preparation.
SELF-STUDY
SL 5J Self-Study (PM Adv)
Advanced Program Manager — pre-course preparation.
SELF-STUDY
SL 5K Self-Study (KM Adv)
Advanced Knowledge Manager — pre-course preparation.
SELF-STUDY
SL 5L Self-Study (SWE Adv)
Advanced Software Engineer — pre-course preparation.
SELF-STUDY
SL 5N Self-Study (UX Adv)
Advanced UX Designer — pre-course preparation.
SELF-STUDY
SL 5O Self-Study (Plat Adv)
Advanced Platform Engineer — pre-course preparation.
Lesson Plans (5 — click to expand)
LESSON PLAN
SL 1 Lesson Plans
Instructor lesson plans for SL 1 Maven User.
LESSON PLAN
SL 2 Lesson Plan Outlines
Instructor lesson plan outlines for SL 2 Builder.
LESSON PLAN
SL 3 Lesson Plan Outlines
Instructor lesson plan outlines for SL 3 Advanced Builder.
LESSON PLAN
SL 4 Specialist Lesson Plans
Instructor lesson plan outlines for all SL 4 specialist tracks.
TEMPLATE
Lesson Plan Template
Blank lesson plan template for course development.
Administrative & Institutional (12 — click to expand)
POI
Program of Instruction
MSS curriculum Program of Instruction.
TEO
Training & Evaluation Outline
MSS training and evaluation outline.
CDR GUIDE
Commander’s Guide — MSS Training
For CDRs and XOs: who trains on what, timelines, command responsibilities, and enrollment procedures.
SOP
Enrollment SOP
Standard operating procedure for course enrollment, including training records requirements.
SOP
Curriculum Maintenance SOP
Procedures for maintaining and updating curriculum, including platform monitoring and semi-annual deep review.
SCHEDULE
Annual Training Schedule
Full-year MSS training schedule.
POLICY
Policy Letter
Command policy letter governing MSS training.
TEMPLATE
Completion Certificate
Course completion certificate template.
TEMPLATE
AAR Template
After Action Review template for training events.
PLAN
Faculty Development Plan
Instructor and facilitator development plan.
CAD
Course Administrative Data
Course administrative data sheet.
ATIS
ATIS Course Registration Packet
TR 350-70 structured registration packet for all 21 courses. Phase 1: USAREUR-AF G3/7. Phase 2: T2COM.
Enterprise Architecture Series (6 — click to expand)
EA-00
EA Reference Card
At-a-glance reference card for enterprise architecture concepts and frameworks.
EA-01
EA Foundation
Core EA concepts — what enterprise architecture is, why it matters, foundational principles.
EA-02
Schools of Thought
Major EA frameworks: TOGAF, DoDAF, Zachman, FEAF. Comparison and military applicability.
EA-03
Artifacts & Views
EA artifacts, viewpoints, and views. How to read and produce architecture products.
EA-04
EA Governance
Architecture governance processes, review boards, compliance, and change management.
EA-05
Military Application
Applying EA to military operations, C2 systems, and Army data platforms.
Architecture & Design References (28 — click to expand)
CDA — Common Data Architecture (15)
CDA OVERVIEW
Cross-Domain Architecture Overview
Architecture workspace for data strategy and training. Defines activities, data, and systems across the enterprise.
CDA CONSTRAINTS
Constraints & Directives
12 non-negotiable architectural constraints derived from theater-level operational experience.
CDA DOCTRINE
Doctrine-Driven Development Guide
Turns JRTC lessons into ontology and pipeline patterns that close the three-generation planning gap.
CDA AGENT
Military Ontology Architect Agent
Expert ontology architect role definition for military operations, PPBE, and Foundry data models.
CDA IDENTITY
Identity vs Classification
Fundamental separation between what something is (identity) and what bucket it belongs to (classification).
CDA AVT25
AVT25 Assessment — Exponential Work Multiplication
Analysis of duplicated assessment tooling in the same enclave and the exponential cost of fragmentation.
CDA AGENTS
Agent Doctrine Overview
Doctrinal reference layer for architecture, ontology, pipeline, and identity agent work.
CDA CORE
Core Principles
Non-negotiable bedrock principles for all platform agents — the stability stack, governance, and data doctrine.
CDA ONTOLOGY
Ontology Engineer Doctrine
Ontology engineering reference — semantic stability layer design, validation, and governance in Foundry.
CDA ENTITY RES
Entity Resolution Doctrine
Governed, versioned, reversible entity resolution pipelines with full provenance and auditability.
CDA INGESTION
Ingestion & Integration Doctrine
ETL/ELT pipeline doctrine — four-layer architecture from source systems to applications.
CANON ADP
ADP Crosswalk
Crosswalk mapping Army Doctrine Publications to CDA ontology and data model elements.
CANON CONDITIONS
Conditions, Indicators & Thresholds
Doctrine canon for operational conditions, indicators, and threshold modeling.
CANON ENGAGE
Engagement Operations
Doctrine canon for engagement operations data modeling and ontology patterns.
CANON INFO
Information Activities
Doctrine canon for information activities data modeling and ontology patterns.
GDAP — Governance Data Access Platform (5)
GDAP OVERVIEW
Global Doctrine Alignment Platform
Bi-temporal coalition knowledge graph for doctrine analysis with LlamaIndex retrieval stack.
GDAP VISION
GDAP Vision — Doctrine as Executable Architecture
Strategic vision for GDAP — solving coalition interoperability friction through executable doctrine.
GDAP PERSIST
Persistence Strategy
LlamaIndex persistence strategy — DuckDB as canonical truth, fast startup, reproducible rebuilds.
GDAP TESTS
Acceptance Test Suite
Plain-English acceptance tests for the LlamaIndex retrieval roadmap.
GDAP ADR-0001
ADR-0001: LlamaIndex vs DuckDB Boundaries
Architecture decision record defining responsibility boundaries between LlamaIndex and DuckDB.
MIM — NATO MIP Information Model (7)
MIM OVERVIEW
MIM Toolchain Overview
Python monorepo that parses, models, and generates code from NATO MIM 5.3 specification.
MIM STANDARD
MIM Standard Reference
Information exchange requirements underpinning MIM and its predecessors (JC3IEDM, ATCCIS).
MIM STATE
State of the MIM Project
Current project state snapshot — implementation status and open work items.
MIM ACADEMICS
MIM Academic Context
Dr. Michael Gerz and NATO MIM — 2,300-type ontological framework aligned with Foundry object types.
MIM ADR
MIM Decision Records
Architecture decision records for MIM repository structure and package design.
MIM FUTURE
MIM Future Components
Planned MIM components not yet implemented — purpose documentation grouped by layer.
MIM OSDK
OSDK Maker Package Reference
Type-safe programmatic ontology definition using the OSDK Maker API in Foundry.
Ontology Design (1)
External Doctrinal & Strategic References
REFERENCE ONLY
Items below are not clickable links. They are external publications listed here for reference and citation. Obtain them through official Army, DoD, or NATO distribution channels.
CLASSIFICATION
References are categorized as Doctrine (regulatory authority — ARs, FMs, DoD Directives, NATO STANAGs) or Strategic Guidance (authoritative but not regulatory — strategies, plans, frameworks). This distinction matters for compliance and citation.
ARMY DOCTRINE & REGULATION
| Publication | Title | Type | Tracks |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADP 3-0 | Operations | Doctrine | WFF (A–F) |
| ADP 3-19 | Fires | Doctrine | SL 4B |
| ADP 3-37 | Protection of the Force (Jul 2019) | Doctrine | SL 4E |
| ADP 3-90 | Offense and Defense | Doctrine | SL 4C |
| ADP 5-0 | The Operations Process | Doctrine | SL 4F, SL 4G |
| ADP 6-0 | Mission Command (Jul 2019) | Doctrine | SL 4F |
| ADP 7-0 | Training | Doctrine | Training Mgmt |
| AR 25-1 | Army Information Technology (Jul 2019) | Regulation | All |
| AR 25-2 | Army Cybersecurity (Apr 2019) | Regulation | SL 4H, SL 4M, SL 4L |
| AR 25-30 | Army Publishing Program | Regulation | SL 5H |
| AR 25-400-2 | Army Records Management | Regulation | SL 4K |
| AR 5-11 | Management of Army Models and Simulations | Regulation | SL 4G |
| AR 71-9 | Warfighting Analysis | Regulation | SL 4G |
| AR 350-1 | Army Training and Leader Development | Regulation | Training Mgmt |
| AR 525-2 | Force Protection | Regulation | SL 4E |
| AR 530-1 | Operations Security | Regulation | SL 4E |
| FM 2-0 | Intelligence (Oct 2023) | Doctrine | SL 4A |
| FM 3-0 | Operations (Mar 2025) | Doctrine | WFF (A–F) |
| FM 3-01 | U.S. Army Air and Missile Defense | Doctrine | SL 4B |
| FM 3-09 | Fire Support and Field Artillery Operations (Aug 2024) | Doctrine | SL 4B, SL 4C |
| FM 3-12 | Cyberspace and EW Operations | Doctrine | SL 4E, SL 4H, SL 4M, SL 4L |
| FM 3-27 | Army Global Ballistic Missile Defense | Doctrine | SL 4B |
| FM 3-55 | Information Collection | Doctrine | SL 4A |
| FM 3-60 | Targeting (Aug 2023) | Doctrine | SL 4B |
| FM 3-81 | Maneuver Enhancement Brigade | Doctrine | SL 4C |
| FM 3-90 | Offense and Defense (May 2023) | Doctrine | SL 4C |
| FM 4-0 | Sustainment (Aug 2024) | Doctrine | SL 4D |
| FM 1-0 | Human Resources Support | Doctrine | SL 4D |
| FM 5-0 | Planning and Orders Production (Nov 2024) | Doctrine | SL 4F, SL 4C |
| FM 6-0 | Commander’s Activities (May 2022) | Doctrine | SL 4F, SL 4C |
| FM 7-0 | Training (Jun 2021) | Doctrine | Training Mgmt |
| ATP 2-01 | Collection Management (May 2023) | Doctrine | SL 4A |
| ATP 2-33.4 | Intelligence Analysis | Doctrine | SL 4A |
| ATP 2-22.9-1 | PAI/OSINT (Oct 2023) | Doctrine | SL 4A |
| ATP 3-01.81 | Counter-UAS | Doctrine | SL 4B |
| ATP 3-09.42 | Fire Support for M&M | Doctrine | SL 4B |
| ATP 3-13.3 | Army Operations Security | Doctrine | SL 4E |
| ATP 3-90.4 | Combined Arms Mobility | Doctrine | SL 4C |
| ATP 5-0.1 | Army Design Methodology | Doctrine | SL 4F |
| ATP 5-0.3 | Multi-Service Tactics for Ops Assessment | Doctrine | SL 4G |
| ATP 6-01.1 | Techniques for Effective Knowledge Management | Doctrine | SL 4K, SL 5K |
| TC 6-0.2 | Battle Staff Operations | Doctrine | SL 4F |
| DA PAM 5-11 | Verification, Validation & Accreditation | Doctrine | SL 4G |
| DA PAM 25-1-1 | IT Implementation Instructions | Doctrine | SL 4K, SL 4L |
| DA PAM 25-2-5 | Cybersecurity Technical Reference | Doctrine | SL 4H, SL 4M, SL 4L |
| DA PAM 25-40 | Army Publishing Program Procedures | Doctrine | Standards |
| DA PAM 25-403 | Army Records Information Management | Doctrine | SL 4K |
| DA PAM 600-3 | Officer Professional Development | Doctrine | SL 4G |
DoD DIRECTIVES & INSTRUCTIONS
| Publication | Title | Type | Tracks |
|---|---|---|---|
| DoDD 3000.09 | Autonomy in Weapon Systems (Jan 2023) | Directive | WFF (A–F) |
| DoDI 5000.87 | Software Acquisition Pathway (Oct 2020) | Instruction | SL 4L, SL 5L, SL 4J, SL 5J |
| Army Directive 2024-02 | Agile Software Dev & Acquisition (Dec 2024) | Directive | SL 4L, SL 5L, SL 4J, SL 5J |
| Army Directive 2024-03 | Army Digital Engineering | Directive | SL 4H, SL 4M, SL 4L |
TRADOC PUBLICATIONS
Published at adminpubs.tradoc.army.mil, not armypubs.army.mil
| Publication | Title | Type | Tracks |
|---|---|---|---|
| TR 350-70 | Army Learning Policy and Systems | Regulation | Training Mgmt |
| TP 350-70-3 | Faculty and Staff Development Program | Pamphlet | Training Mgmt |
| TP 350-70-7 | Army Educational Processes | Pamphlet | Training Mgmt |
| TP 350-70-14 | Training Development in Institutional Domain | Pamphlet | Training Mgmt |
NATO STANDARDS & AGREEMENTS
| Publication | Title | Type | Tracks |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADatP-34 / NISP | C3 Interoperability Standards and Profiles | Standard | SL 4K, SL 4L |
| STANAG 5636 / NCMS | Core Metadata Specification | STANAG | SL 4K, SL 5K |
| STANAG 5643 (proposed) | MIM Governance Standard | STANAG | SL 4K, SL 4L, SL 5K, SL 5L |
| ADatP-5644 | Web Service Messaging Profile (WSMP) | Standard | SL 4L, SL 5L |
| ADatP-36 | Friendly Force Information (FFI) | Standard | SL 4A, SL 4C |
| STANAG 5527 | FFT Systems Interoperability | STANAG | SL 4A |
DoD & ARMY STRATEGIC GUIDANCE (not doctrine)
| Document | Authority | Date | Tracks |
|---|---|---|---|
| DoD Data Strategy | OSD | Oct 2020 | All |
| DoD Data, Analytics & AI Adoption Strategy | CDAO | Nov 2023 | All |
| DoD Responsible AI Strategy | CDAO | Jun 2024 | SL 4H/M, SL 5H/M |
| DoD Zero Trust Reference Architecture v2.0 | DISA/NSA | Jul 2022 | SL 3 |
| DoD AI Cybersecurity Risk Mgmt Guide | DoD CIO | 2024 | SL 4H/M, SL 5H/M |
| DoD Software Modernization Strategy | OSD CIO | Feb 2022 | SL 4L, SL 5L |
| JADC2 Strategy Summary | Joint Staff | Mar 2022 | WFF (A–F), SL 4G |
| JCOIE | Joint Staff J-7 | Current | SL 4F |
| Army Data Plan | Army CIO | Oct 2022 | All |
| Army Cloud Plan | Army CIO | Oct 2022 | SL 1, SL 2, SL 3 |
| UDRA v1.1 | DASA(DES) | Feb 2025 | SL 3, Specialist (G–O) |
| Army CIO Data Stewardship Memo | Army CIO | Apr 2024 | SL 1, SL 2, SL 3, SL 4K |
NATO STRATEGIC GUIDANCE (not doctrine)
| Document | Date | Tracks |
|---|---|---|
| NATO Data Strategy for the Alliance | Feb 2025 | SL 3, SL 4K, SL 5K |
| NATO Data Centric Reference Architecture v2 | 2025 | SL 3 |
| NATO Data Quality Framework for the Alliance | Aug 2025 | SL 3 |
| NATO Digital Transformation Implementation Strategy | Oct 2024 | WFF (A–F) |
| NATO Warfighting Capstone Concept | 2021 | SL 4F |
Professional Reading & Lessons Learned (65+ articles)
REFERENCE ONLY
Items below are not clickable links. They are curated articles from Army professional journals, military publications, and think tanks. Obtain them through the publishing organization or your unit library. Full reading lists are included as appendices in each TM publication.
MILITARY REVIEW — Army University Press (14)
| Title | Date | Tracks |
|---|---|---|
| Data-Centric at the Division: 3ID’s One-Year Journey to Transform and Modernize | Jan 2025 | All |
| Modernizing Military Decision-Making: Integrating AI into Army Planning | Aug 2025 | SL 4F, SL 4H, SL 4G |
| The Military Needs Frontier Models | Aug 2025 | SL 4H, SL 4M, SL 4L |
| Exploring AI-Enhanced Cyber and Information Operations Integration | Mar-Apr 2025 | SL 4E, SL 4A, SL 4H |
| Authorities and the Multidomain Task Force | Mar-Apr 2025 | SL 4A, SL 4B, SL 4F |
| Taking a Data-Centric Approach to Unit Readiness | 2024 | All, esp. SL 4G |
| Attaining Readiness by Developing a Data-Centric Culture | 2024 | All, esp. SL 4J |
| Sustaining Our People Advantage in Data-Centric Warfare | 2024 | All |
| AI as a Combat Multiplier: Using AI to Unburden Army Staffs | Sep 2024 | SL 4H, SL 4F, SL 4G |
| Transforming the Multidomain Battlefield with AI | 2024 | SL 4H, SL 4M, SL 4A |
| The Coming Military AI Revolution | May-Jun 2024 | SL 4H, SL 4M |
| AI in Modern Warfare: Strategic Innovation and Emerging Risks | Sep-Oct 2024 | All |
| Advancing Counter-UAS Mission Command Systems | May-Jun 2024 | SL 4E, SL 4F |
| The True Test of Mission Command | Sep-Oct 2024 | SL 4F |
PARAMETERS — Army War College Quarterly (3)
| Title | Date | Tracks |
|---|---|---|
| Responsibly Pursuing Generative AI for the War Fighter | Winter 2025-26 | SL 4H, SL 4M, All |
| Integrating AI and ML into COP and COA Development | 2024-25 | SL 4G, SL 4H, SL 4F |
| Trusting AI: Integrating AI into the Army’s Professional Ethic | 2024 | All |
MIPB — Military Intelligence Professional Bulletin (6)
| Title | Date | Tracks |
|---|---|---|
| FRIDAY: Unlocking OSINT for a Data-Driven Army | 2025 | SL 4A, SL 4H, SL 4L |
| Intelligence Support to Information Advantage | Jan-Jun 2026 | SL 4A, SL 4K |
| Using AI to Create Digital Enemy Commanders | Jul-Dec 2025 | SL 4H, SL 4M, SL 4A |
| The Market Knows Best: Prediction Markets for National Security | Jul-Dec 2025 | SL 4A, SL 4G |
| Army Transitioning to Support Deep Sensing in MDO | Jul-Dec 2025 | SL 4A, SL 4B, SL 4C |
| Open-Source Intelligence Support to Targeting | 2024 | SL 4A, SL 4B |
FIELD ARTILLERY BULLETIN — Line of Departure (6)
| Title | Date | Tracks |
|---|---|---|
| The New Digital Kill Chain | 2025 | SL 4B, SL 4L |
| AI’s New Frontier in War Planning | 2025 | SL 4B, SL 4H |
| Project Convergence: Revolutionizing Targeting in LSCO | 2025 | SL 4B, SL 4A, SL 4G |
| Enhancing Tactical Level Targeting With AI | 2024 | SL 4B, SL 4H, SL 4M |
| The Future of Strategic Fires Target Acquisition | 2024 | SL 4B, SL 4A |
| The Combat Aviation Brigade and Digital Call for Fire | 2024 | SL 4B, SL 4C |
NCO JOURNAL — Army University Press (3)
| Title | Date | Tracks |
|---|---|---|
| Knowledge Management and The Old Guard | Aug 2025 | SL 4K, SL 4F |
| From Data to Wisdom | Feb 2025 | All |
| Artificial Intelligence and Future Warfare | Sep 2025 | SL 4H, SL 4M, All |
ARMY SUSTAINMENT — Army Logistics University (4)
| Title | Date | Tracks |
|---|---|---|
| Army Sustainment Enterprise’s Delayed Approach to Data Modernization | Winter 2025 | SL 4D, SL 4K |
| Predictive Logistics: Reimagining Sustainment on the 2040 Battlefield | Winter 2025 | SL 4D, SL 4H, SL 4M, SL 4G |
| Enabling Logistics in Contested Environments | Spring 2025 | SL 4D, SL 4G |
| Advancing to Data-Driven Logistics Operations | 2024 | SL 4D, SL 4K |
ARMY AL&T MAGAZINE (7)
| Title | Date | Tracks |
|---|---|---|
| Accelerating the Army’s AI Strategy | 2024-25 | SL 4H, SL 4J, All |
| Commoditizing AI/ML Models | 2024-25 | SL 4H, SL 4M, SL 4L |
| The Army’s Data (Ad)Vantage | 2024 | All |
| The Software Advantage | 2024-25 | SL 4L, SL 4J |
| Army Intelligence | 2025 | SL 4A, SL 4H |
| Emerging Technology and Modernizing the Army | 2024-25 | All |
| Reality Check (AI/ML implementation) | 2024-25 | SL 4H, SL 4M, SL 4J |
ARMY COMMUNICATOR — Cyber CoE (3)
| Title | Date | Tracks |
|---|---|---|
| Leading in Data Centricity, C2 Fix Best Practices | Spring 2025 | SL 4E, SL 4F, SL 4L |
| Army Communicator Spring 2024 | Spring 2024 | SL 4E, SL 4L |
| Army Communicator January 2024 — ITN Suite | Jan 2024 | SL 4E, SL 4C |
FROM THE GREEN NOTEBOOK (3)
| Title | Date | Tracks |
|---|---|---|
| How To Be a Data Literate Leader — And Why It Matters | Mar 2024 | All, SL 4K |
| Harnessing the Power of Knowledge Management | Apr 2024 | SL 4K, SL 4F |
| Understanding Weapons of Math Destruction | Jul 2024 | SL 4G, SL 4H, SL 4M |
INFANTRY MAGAZINE — Maneuver CoE (1)
| Title | Date | Tracks |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyball for Gunnery — 1/4 ID BCT data analytics | 2024 | SL 4C, SL 4G |
SMALL WARS JOURNAL (4)
| Title | Date | Tracks |
|---|---|---|
| Data as Firepower: Data Superiority as a Warfighting Concept | Aug 2025 | All |
| Elevating Information: Why the Army Should Establish Information as a Core WfF | Apr 2025 | SL 4A, SL 4F, SL 4K |
| Accelerating Decision-Making: Integrating AI into the Modern Wargame | Feb 2026 | SL 4G, SL 4H, SL 4F |
| AI-Enabled Wargaming at CGSC | Jan 2026 | SL 4G, SL 4H, SL 4F |
WAR ON THE ROCKS (1)
| Title | Date | Tracks |
|---|---|---|
| The U.S. Army, AI, and Mission Command | Mar 2025 | SL 4F, SL 4H |
MODERN WAR INSTITUTE — West Point (1)
| Title | Date | Tracks |
|---|---|---|
| Leadership, Lethality, and Data Literacy | 2024 | All |
CALL — Center for Army Lessons Learned (1)
| Title | Date | Tracks |
|---|---|---|
| FY24 MCTP Key Observations | Feb 2025 | All |
CDA Slide Decks — Conceptual Prereqs
RECOMMENDED READING
The CDA slide decks provide conceptual grounding that the TM series assumes but does not teach. They are recommended reading, not required prerequisites. Organized below by the TM level they support.
SL 1 — Orientation (2 decks — click to expand)
SL 2 — Intro To Data (10 decks — click to expand)
SLIDE DECK
Architecture Primer
Stability stack, activities vs enablers. Before SL 2.
SLIDE DECK
2026 Data Stack Deep Dive
Five-layer L1–L5 stack overview. Before SL 2.
SLIDE DECK
AI/ML Beyond The Hype
What AI actually is; why clean ontology enables AIP.
SLIDE DECK
The Semantic Layer Instructions
Slides 1–6: SL 2. Slides 7–11 governance: SL 3.
SLIDE DECK
What Is An Ontology
Three building blocks, definition clarity test.
SLIDE DECK
L5 Activation & Interface Deep Dive
Workshop/activation decision framework. Slides 6–9 are SL 4L content.
SLIDE DECK
Don’t Filter — This Isn’t Excel
Platform mindset shift. Essential for all builders.
SLIDE DECK
The Four Layers
Ontology vs dataset vs pipeline vs app. Essential.
SLIDE DECK
Data Modeling Fundamentals — Level 1
Tables, keys, cardinality, schemas, data types.
SLIDE DECK
Object Type: What To Watch For
Filter-as-type anti-pattern; downstream avalanche.
SL 2 / SL 3 — Data 101 (4 decks — click to expand)
SLIDE DECK
Links and Relationships
Cardinality, direction, optionality.
SLIDE DECK
Controlled Vocabularies
Needed before building first object type. SL 2/SL 3.
SLIDE DECK
Identity: Who Owns The Key
Primary key authority, six rules, entity resolution.
SLIDE DECK
Decision Advantage Deep Dive
ADP 3-13 doctrine framework; decision-as-node-graph. SL 3 / SL 4A–F.
SL 3 — Advanced (8 decks — click to expand)
SLIDE DECK
L2 Ingestion & Integration Deep Dive
CDC, DAGs, orchestration, schema evolution.
SLIDE DECK
Data Modeling Foundations
Kimball, Inmon, DataVault, Enterprise Compass.
SLIDE DECK
Data Platforms & Cloud Deep Dive
JWCC, cross-domain, edge, OCONUS design concerns.
SLIDE DECK
Semantic Modelling Course Intro
Entry to 12-deck series. Prereq: Data Modeling Level 2.
SLIDE DECK
01 — Architecture First Principles
Separation of concerns, stability stack. SL 3 / SL 4L.
SLIDE DECK
02 — Scope Engineering
Schema fit vs scope fit, fit scorecard.
SLIDE DECK
03 — RDF & OWL Foundations
RDF triples, OWL classes, SKOS, SHACL.
SLIDE DECK
04 — Object Type Varieties
Nine canonical varieties, decision tree. SL 3 / SL 4L.
SL 3 / SL 4 — Data 201 (6 decks — click to expand)
SLIDE DECK
05 — Identity & Governance
Identity authority matrix, entity resolution architecture. SL 3 / SL 4K.
SLIDE DECK
06 — Relationship Modeling
Reification, role patterns, SHACL constraints. SL 3 / SL 4L.
SLIDE DECK
07 — Temporal & Bitemporal
Event/state patterns, bitemporal modeling.
SLIDE DECK
Data Modeling Fundamentals — Level 2
Kimball/Inmon/DataVault comparison. SL 4G / SL 4M / SL 4L.
SLIDE DECK
12 — Capstone: Foundry
End-to-end ontology engineering capstone. Bridges SL 3 theory to SL 4 practice.
SLIDE DECK
Data Architecture Deep Dive
Deep dive into data architecture patterns and practices.
SL 4 — Specialist Track Decks (4 decks — click to expand)
SLIDE DECK
WFF Overview
Warfighting Function tracks overview. SL 4A–F.
SLIDE DECK
SL 4J — Program Manager
Program Manager specialist track slide deck.
SLIDE DECK
SL 4M — ML Engineering
ML Engineer specialist track slide deck.
SLIDE DECK
SL 5 Advanced Overview
Overview of all SL 5 advanced specialist tracks.
SL 5 — Advanced Track Decks (6 decks — click to expand)
SLIDE DECK
SL 5G — Advanced ORSA
Advanced ORSA specialist track slide deck.
SLIDE DECK
SL 5H — Advanced AI Engineer
Advanced AI Engineer specialist track slide deck.
SLIDE DECK
SL 5M — Advanced ML Engineer
Advanced ML Engineer specialist track slide deck.
SLIDE DECK
SL 5J — Advanced Program Manager
Advanced Program Manager specialist track slide deck.
SLIDE DECK
SL 5K — Advanced Knowledge Manager
Advanced Knowledge Manager specialist track slide deck.
SLIDE DECK
SL 5L — Advanced Software Engineer
Advanced Software Engineer specialist track slide deck.
Program & Briefing Decks (3 decks — click to expand)
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DASHBOARDS
Analytics & Operations Suite
Streamlit applications • Click any card to open
BLUF
These dashboards provide real-time analytics, operational management, and content quality tools for the MSS training program. Click any card below to load the application. On the ODT local network, apps load live. On Cloudflare, apps require VPN to the ODT network.
Training Analytics
Readiness Tracker:8501
Soldier training timelines, overdue flagging, printable records.
Exam Analytics:8502
Score distributions, cohort comparison, item discrimination, question improvement.
AAR Aggregator:8503
AAR trend analysis, priority matrix, keyword extraction, GO/NO-GO tracking.
Training Metrics:8511
Executive dashboard — aggregates all training data for CG/DCG briefings.
Training Operations
Progress Tracker:8504
Individual Soldier progress, goal tracking, stalled-Soldier alerts.
MTT Scheduler:8505
Mobile Training Team scheduling, resource allocation, calendar view.
Enrollment Manager:8508
Class enrollment, waitlists, rosters, and seat management.
Instructor Manager:8512
Instructor assignments, certifications, and availability tracking.
Content & Quality
Data Quality:8510
Pipeline health monitoring, metric trending, active alerts.
XRef Validator:8506
Cross-reference validation — find broken links and stale references.
Curriculum Tracker:8513
Document version control, review cycles, freshness tracking.
Glossary Search:8507
Full-text search across the MSS data foundry glossary.
Lessons Learned:8514
Lessons learned database — search, tag, and trend analysis.
Distribution & Sync
Offline Packager:8509
Build offline content packages for disconnected environments.
SharePoint Sync:8515
Sync training content to SharePoint for enterprise distribution.
ACCESS
Dashboards run on the ODT local network. To access remotely, connect via VPN first. Each application is available at
http://<host>:<port>. Contact your ODT representative for the current host address.SCHEDULE
FY27 Annual Training Calendar — SL 2 / SL 3 / FBC
Dual-team • 4-week cycle • 60 classes • 5 locations • ~450 personnel/year
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
This is a notional planning schedule for demonstration purposes. Dates, instructors, locations, and seat availability are not real. Actual class schedules will be published via official training channels.
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