MSCo E Quality Assurance Office MSCo E QAO

MSCo. E Quality Assurance Office MSCo. E QAO Orientation Brief Chief Quality Assurance, Knowledge Management, Lessons Learned

MSCo. E Quality Assurance Office Purpose To provide the Quality Assurance Orientation Briefing

MSCo. E Quality Assurance Office Agenda Mission Statement QAO Organization QAO Functions Summary of Army Enterprise Accreditation Standards Self-Assessment Methodology FY 13 Accreditation Link to Surveys Questions

MSCo. E Quality Assurance Office Mission Statement Provide the leadership of the Maneuver Support Center of Excellence (MSCo. E) 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.

MSCo. E Quality Assurance Office QAO Organization Director Admin Assistant Accreditation and Evaluation CBRN QAE EN QAE MP QAE NCOA QAE Lessons Learned Knowledge Management Warfighter Forum

MSCo. E Quality Assurance Office QA Functions Provide process oversight Develop installation Master Evaluation Plan Ensure compliance with TRADOC Regulation 350 -70 Conduct special studies Develop data collection models Manage the American Council on Education (ACE) evaluation Monitor the implementation/effectiveness of automated systems Produce MSCo. E Self-Assessment report Prepare MSCo. E for TRADOC QAO Accreditation Visits

MSCo. E Quality Assurance Office Summary of AEAS Category GOV - Governance Army Enterprise Accreditation Standards (AEAS) Number Total (51) Description 1 -17, A & B 19 Department of the Army (DA)- or TRADOCdirected 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 (IMTCo. E) ARCIC - Army Capabilities Integration Center 35 -37 3 Core function is Initial Military Training (BOLC-B, WOBC, BCT/AIT/OSUT). 38 -46 9 1 -3 3 Core functions include concept development, requirements determination, and capability integration. Organization has an effective acquisition management and oversight process to support its mission. SI - G-8 Staff Inspection

MSCo. E Quality Assurance Office Self-Assessment Methodology Establish Timeline (FY 12/13) Identify courses that will be evaluated Conduct training observations Conduct records check (student and instructor) Review courseware/test control procedures Ensure OIP-type compliance: OE, OPSEC, CSD Review End-of-Course Questionnaires (EOCQ) Conduct periodic IPRs

MSCo. E Quality Assurance Office FY 13 Accreditation (1 of 2) Visit scheduled: 6 -17 May 13 Major players: TRADOC, CAC, DCG-IMT, USASMA, INCOPD, ARCIC Primary focus: Training development, performance-oriented training, training support, records maintenance/ developmental counseling, and standardization Lines of Operation (LOO) Criteria: Army Enterprise Accreditation Standards (AEAS): GOV 1 -17, and GOV A & B CAC 18 -34 IMT 35 -37 ARCIC 38 -51 SI (G-8) 1 -3

MSCo. E Quality Assurance Office FY 13 Accreditation (2 of 2) Accreditation Rating System: Level IV - 95% -100% - Institution of Excellence Level III - 80% -94% - Full Accreditation (minimum acceptable rating to receive a certificate of accreditation) Level II - 60% -79% - Conditional Accreditation Level 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

MSCo. E Quality Assurance Office Link to Surveys http: //www. wood. army. mil/mqao/index. html

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