In the US Army, Patrick Matlock is the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Plans, and Training (G-3/5/7) serving on Army Staff for operations (G-3), plans (G-5), and training (G-7). Both G-8 and G-3/5/7 sit on the Army Requirements Oversight Council (AROC), chaired by the Chief of Staff of the Army (CSA). [1] [2]
The Army's Force management model[3] begins with a projection of the Future operating environment, in terms of resources: political, military, economic, social, information, infrastructure, physical environment, and the time available to bring the Current army to bear on the situation.[2]
The AROC serves as a discussion forum of these factors.[1]
A DOTMLPF analysis models the factors necessary to change the Current force into a relevant Future force.[2]
The relevant strategy is provided by the Army's leadership to guide Army staff.[3]
The resources are "dictated by Congress".[2]
A JCIDS process identifies the gaps in capability between Current and Future force.[2]
A Force design to meet the materiel gaps is then underway.[2]
An organization with the desired capabilities (manpower, materiel, training) is brought to bear on each gap.[2]
A budget request is submitted to Congress.[2]
Approved requests then await resource deliveries which then become available to the combatant commanders.[2]