Support Training for Special Ops Civil Affairs Forces at Operation SLUSS-TILLER


d Chris and Nicholette (Far Right) accompanied a team of CAQC students on a field assessment and local engagement during Operation Sluss-Tiller
During this field operation, CAQC students “deploy” to the fictional Republic of Pineland for an intense and immersive scenario-based exercise where they seek to assess the problems facing this fictional country, navigate complex ethno-religious dynamics, develop solutions to a myriad of issues.

SoA Field Reps (Center) met with representatives from a CAQC team to work through the project development process and discuss problems in their area of Pineland
This is the fourth time that Spirit of America has supported Operation SLUSS-TILLER. SoA is able to bring tremendous value to the exercise by injecting real-world examples and processes into the fictional scenario. One instructor stated “Your [SoA] involvement in this exercise has really helped to push the Civil Affairs methodology all the way to project development with Measures of Effectiveness and Measures of Performance in order to determine effects which again has been rare at SLUSS-TILLER. Great job.” At the same time, it is a great opportunity for the SoA field staff to meet and connect with future and former partners and to practice and refine our own briefings, project development skills, and organizational procedures.

The flag of the [fictional] Republic of Pineland. All US Army Special Operations Forces spend time in Pineland during their initial training.
Chris VanJohnson
Africa Field Operations Manager