MSCoE QAO Orientation Brief

Chief Quality Assurance,

Knowledge Management, Lessons Learned

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Purpose

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To provide the Quality Assurance

Orientation Briefing

Agenda

Mission StatementQAO Organization

QAO FunctionsSummary of Army Enterprise Accreditation Standards

Self-Assessment MethodologyFY13 Accreditation

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Provide the leadership of the Maneuver Support Center of Excellence (MSCoE) assistance on doctrine, organization, training, materiel, leadership, personnel, and facilities (DOTMLPF) processes as they apply to the Army Enterprise Accreditation Standards (AEAS). Ensure the implementation of current and relevant training to educate and support leaders, warriors, and forces for full spectrum operations (FSO) and success in current and future operational environments. Support training development for The Army School System (TASS) to meet the Army Force Generation (ARFORGEN) requirements with effective educational research and analysis.

Mission Statement

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QAO Organization

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QA FunctionsProvide process oversightDevelop installation Master Evaluation PlanEnsure compliance with TRADOC Regulation 350-70Conduct special studiesDevelop data collection modelsManage the American Council on Education (ACE) evaluationMonitor the implementation/effectiveness of automated systemsProduce MSCoE Self-Assessment reportPrepare MSCoE for TRADOC QAO Accreditation Visits

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Summary of AEASArmy Enterprise Accreditation Standards (AEAS)

Category Number Total (51) DescriptionGOV - Governance 1-17, A & B 19 Department of the Army (DA)- or TRADOC-

directed staff functions and key enablers required to accomplish core functions.

CAC - Combined Arms Center 18-34 17 Core functions include doctrine, leader development, functional training, training development, training support, and lessons learned (PME, functional training).

IMT - Deputy Commanding General (DCG), Initial Military Training Center of Excellence (IMTCoE)

35-37 3 Core function is Initial Military Training (BOLC-B, WOBC, BCT/AIT/OSUT).

ARCIC - Army Capabilities Integration Center

38-46 9 Core functions include concept development, requirements determination, and capability integration.

SI - G-8 Staff Inspection 1-3 3 Organization has an effective acquisition management and oversight process to support its mission.

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Self-Assessment Methodology

Establish Timeline (FY12/13)Identify courses that will be evaluatedConduct training observationsConduct records check (student and instructor)Review courseware/test control proceduresEnsure OIP-type compliance: OE, OPSEC, CSDReview End-of-Course Questionnaires (EOCQ)Conduct periodic IPRs

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FY13 Accreditation (1 of 2)

Visit scheduled: 6-17 May 13Major players: TRADOC, CAC, DCG-IMT, USASMA, INCOPD, ARCICPrimary focus: Training development, performance-oriented training, training support, records maintenance/ developmental counseling, and standardizationLines of Operation (LOO) Criteria: Army Enterprise Accreditation

Standards (AEAS): GOV 1-17, and GOV A & BCAC 18-34IMT 35-37ARCIC 38-51SI (G-8) 1-3

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FY13 Accreditation (2 of 2)

Accreditation Rating System:Level IV - 95% -100% - Institution of ExcellenceLevel III - 80% -94% - Full Accreditation (minimum acceptable rating to receive a certificate of accreditation)Level II - 60% -79% - Conditional AccreditationLevel I - 0% - 59% - Candidate for Accreditation

If standards 13 (Test Control), 15 (Composite Risk Management), and 35-37 (Initial Military Training) are “Not Met”, the

accreditation rating may not exceed “Candidate” for accreditation

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Link to Surveyshttp://www.wood.army.mil/mqao/index.html

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Questions?

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Quality Assurance Elements