{"id":575717,"date":"2025-08-07T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=575717"},"modified":"2025-08-07T22:37:04","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T22:37:04","slug":"jcse-enables-dafs-dle-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=575717","title":{"rendered":"JCSE enables DAF\u2019s DLE series"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Thousands of service members rapidly deployed into theater on July 11, to kick off the Air Force\u2019s first-in-a-generation 2025 <\/span>Department-Level Exercise series<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong>. Before the mass mobilization began, however, a small team of highly skilled technicians had to lay the groundwork for reliable communication between the U.S. and partner nations.<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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On July 3, two weeks before the exercise began, 40 members from the Joint Communications Support Element<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong> deployed to the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility to provide the backbone of information technology support across all elements of the exercise series. JCSE, a rapid-response communications team under the <\/span>U.S. Transportation Command<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong>, is often among the first units on the ground during operations.<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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\u201cExercises like these require extensive planning to execute,\u201d said U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Michael Lumley, a JCSE information technology specialist. \u201cMonths before our arrival, we had teams building kits, mapping out communication architecture and coordinating logistics to get everything in place before the execution staff arrives.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n

Unlike traditional support units, JCSE personnel bring extensive joint <\/span>expertise and serve as the primary communications infrastructure for all elements of the exercise series. The team began with traditional wireless connectivity but quickly scaled up to meet increasing demands at Andersen Air Force Base<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong>, Guam, a key air mobility hub in the Indo-Pacific <\/span>region. <\/div>\n

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Exercises are ever evolving, which requires the JCSE team to adapt to changing and increasing demands.<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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\u201cWhat makes us unique is our ability to hit the ground and solve problems as they arise,\u201d Lumley said.<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Despite the uncertainty, the team\u2019s ability to adapt in real-time proved critical to the mission\u2019s early success.<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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\u201cWe always overpack for these large exercises,\u201d added U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Karlie Rogers, a JCSE expeditionary communicator. \u201cBringing extra supplies helps ensure the mission continues 24\/7 without interruption.”<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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The JCSE\u2019s capability stems from its regular participation in both exercises and real-world operations. Over the past two years, JCSE teams have supported exercises like Mobility Guardian and others spanning the Indo-Pacific region. These operations laid the foundation for the full spectrum of air activities taking place during the DLE 2025.<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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\u201cOne of the unique elements we bring to this exercise is our recurring role in each iteration,\u201d Rogers said. \u201cEvery year we come out, we learn more about the needs of our customers and more about how we can not only meet but exceed their expectations.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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In addition to their internal <\/span>expertise, JCSE communicators rely on the joint force and allies and partners to adapt to the developing information environment.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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\u201cExercises like these have been great for networking with our joint and international counterparts,\u201d Lumley said. \u201cIn the <\/span>short time we\u2019ve been here, our communicators have immersed themselves with members of the Royal Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force, Royal New Zealand Air Force, and Royal Canadian Air Force. We\u2019re also developing closer relationships with critical partners, including the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, U.S. Space Force<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong>, <\/span>Air Force Materiel Command<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong> and <\/span>Air Force Reserve Command<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong>.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Through these collaborations, JCSE members identify areas for future improvement.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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According to U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Choe, a JCSE expeditionary communicator, one growing focus is mobile, long-range wireless connectivity.<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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\u201cAfter embedding with members of <\/span>Joint Base Lewis-McChord<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong>\u2019s 627th Communications Squadron, we found a unique method to deliver wireless connectivity to our customers,\u201d Choe said. \u201cThe idea is to use 5G towers in conjunction with commercial satellite capabilities to deliver internet service to wireless pucks up to miles away. That would make a sizeable impact on our ability to <\/span>operate in austere locations.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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The team also <\/span>maintains a rapid-response capability. According to Lumley, the standard expectation is to deliver support anywhere in the world within 72 hours.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Unlike most information technology teams, members of JCSE are expected to be masters of every aspect of the job. With personnel sourced from the <\/span>U.S. Army<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong>, <\/span>Navy<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong>, Air Force, and <\/span>Marine Corps<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong>, their joint experience positions them as the premier communications standard across the <\/span>Department of <\/span>Defense<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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\u201cWe have to be the best because without stable communications, the entire exercise is at risk,\u201d Lumley said. \u201cThe standard of support <\/span>doesn’t come easy, especially for a first-in-a-generation exercise like the DLE 2025. It required a large portion of our force.”\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Reliable communication is the framework of every successful mission, and JCSE makes that possible. Through their preparation, <\/span>adaptability and joint expertise, the DLE 2025 is bringing together more than 12,000 personnel and 400 coalition aircraft across 50 locations spanning 3,000 miles. Their work ensures the Joint Force and its partners can operate as one team, anywhere, anytime and sets the standard for future missions to follow.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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