Maven Smart System

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SL 2 No-Code Builder Manual — All Staff Prerequisite: SL 1 • No coding required • Open PDF →

BLUF

SL 2 teaches you how to ingest data, build Workshop applications, create Object Types and basic Actions, use AIP Analyst for natural-language data queries, and manage projects — all using the graphical user interface. No coding required. Prerequisite: SL 1 complete.

PUBLICATION

TM-20 (SL 2) — No-Code Builder Manual — Full technical manual. Open PDF →

COMPETENCIES UPON COMPLETION

PROJECT MANAGEMENT (UI)

Use Solution Designer to visually map data flows and application architecture before building
Build project roadmaps using forward and backward planning from the commander’s requirement
Create and organize Foundry projects via the UI
Set up folder structure: raw / staging / curated layers
Manage project access and permissions via UI
Follow USAREUR-AF naming conventions and builder standards

DATA INGEST (NO CODE)

Ingest data using Pipeline Builder — visual, no code
Configure connectors and file sources via UI
Schedule pipeline runs via UI
Understand raw / staging / curated dataset layers

ONTOLOGY (UI)

Create Object Types and set primary keys via Ontology Manager UI
Define Interfaces and apply them to Object Types for consistent property contracts
Configure Object Views to control how properties display to operators
Create Link Types between objects via UI
Understand Action types (write-back, form, webhook, conditional) and configure basic Actions
Validate Object data in Object Explorer before building apps

WORKSHOP APPLICATIONS

Build and publish Workshop applications with dashboards, forms, and filters
Select and configure appropriate widgets for each use case
Apply access controls and publish to users

AIP ANALYST

Use AIP Analyst to ask natural-language questions against Object Types and datasets
Interpret AIP Analyst outputs — charts, tables, and narrative summaries
Validate AIP Analyst results against source data before briefing or publishing
Understand when AIP Analyst is sufficient vs when a Workshop app or Contour analysis is needed

BRANCHING & GOVERNANCE

Use Global Branching to build and promote via UI
Distinguish development from production environments
Apply USAREUR-AF builder standards

Branching = making a test copy of your work before going live. You build in the dev branch (your sandbox), test it, then publish to production (what users see).

THE FOUNDRY DATA STACK

Data flows through layers. As a SL 2 builder, you work in the middle layers using visual tools. Never modify raw data — report data errors to your data steward instead.

Workshop App / AIP Analyst / AIP Agent (consume)

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Ontology (Objects, Links, Actions)

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Curated Dataset (Pipeline Builder output)

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Staging Dataset (Pipeline Builder transforms)

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Raw Dataset — READ ONLY, never modify

WORKSHOP WIDGET SELECTION

You Need To…	Use This Widget
Display many objects or records	Object Table
Show details for one selected object	Object Detail
Let users filter the data they see	Filter Panel / Dropdown
Show a chart (bar, line, pie)	Chart Widget
Show geographic data on a map	Map Widget
Let users write or update data	Button + Action or Action Form
Show a single key metric prominently	Metric Tile
Navigate between app sections	Navigation / Tab Widget

ONTOLOGY SETUP ORDER (UI STEPS)

Confirm curated dataset exists and is populated (Pipeline Builder pipeline passing)
Open Ontology Manager in the left sidebar
Create Object Type → set primary key property → map properties from curated dataset
Create Link Types between related Object Types (if needed)
Publish ontology branch and test in Object Explorer
Build Workshop app only after Object Explorer confirms objects are visible

NAMING CONVENTIONS

Object Type	Convention	Example
Datasets (path)	`/Project/AOR/source/raw\|staging\|curated`	`/USAREUR/EUR/personnel/curated/soldier_status`
Object Types	`PascalCase`	`UnitStatus`
Properties (API name)	`camelCase`	`unitName`
Properties (display name)	Title Case	`Unit Name`
Link Types	`PascalCase` verb form	`HasEquipment`
Workshop app names	Unit + function + version	`EUR-Personnel-Readiness-v2`

CAUTION — SHARED RESOURCES

Changes to shared datasets and Object Types affect all downstream applications and users. Before modifying a shared resource, coordinate with your data steward.

For Q1 2026 platform updates affecting SL 2 builders, see Platform Changes →

SCHED UPCOMING TRAINING — SL 2

ENROLLMENT

SL 1 must be complete before attending SL 2. Contact the listed POC to reserve a seat. Bring completion certificate from SL 1 on day one.

Dates	Location	Format	POC	Seats	Status
21–25 APR 2026	Wiesbaden, Clay Kaserne, Bldg 3312, Rm 104	In-Person	SFC Chen	7 / 15	7 SEATS REMAINING
11–15 MAY 2026	Grafenwöhr, Bldg 244, Conf Rm B	In-Person	SSG Williams	3 / 15	3 SEATS REMAINING
22–26 JUN 2026	Stuttgart, Kelley Bks, Bldg 3357	In-Person	SFC Chen	15 / 15	OPEN
13–17 JUL 2026	Virtual (MS Teams)	Virtual	SSG Williams	20 / 20	OPEN

Duration: 5 days (40 hours). Course runs 0800–1700 each day. Prerequisite: SL 1 complete. All dates subject to change — confirm with POC 5 days prior.

Next Level — After SL 2

TM-30 (SL 3) — Advanced Builder Manual

For data-adjacent specialists: complex application design, advanced pipelines, Ontology architecture, AIP Logic, and C2DAO governance. Required prereq for all SL 4 tracks.

Continue to SL 3 →

FBC Foundry Bootcamp — Applied Build Event Prerequisite: SL 2 + command-validated project • Quarterly • Outside TM chain • No TM credit granted

BLUF

The Foundry Bootcamp is a quarterly 5-day supervised build event. You bring a validated operational problem; you build a solution; SMEs are available for consultation. Minimal instruction — this is not a course. You leave with a functional product and a handoff package. FBC does not replace SL 3 and does not grant credit toward SL 4 enrollment.

PUBLICATION

FBC — Foundry Bootcamp Participant Guide — Full reference document. Open PDF →

NOTE

FBC is outside the SL 1 through SL 5 training chain. Completion does not count as SL 3 or any other TM credit. If you need structured platform instruction, enroll in SL 3. FBC is for builders with SL 2 skills and a real problem to solve.

WHO ATTENDS

REQUIRED

SL 2 Go on file — hard requirement, no exceptions
Command-approved Project Brief — submitted to C2DAO ≥14 days before Day 1
Supervisor signature on enrollment request

PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

Specific output: named dashboard, pipeline, Ontology type, or Quiver/Contour product
Named consumer — a real person or role who will use the product
All data sources accessible before Day 1
No code required — Python / TypeScript / OSDK = SL 4 track, not FBC
5-day feasibility: functional prototype reachable within sprint

SPRINT WEEK STRUCTURE

Day	Activity
Day 1	In-brief: scope review, environment check, kickoff (0800–0900). Build (0900–1700).
Days 2–4	Daily standup (0800, 15 min). Build (0815–1700). SME available throughout.
Day 5	Product demo / peer review (0800–1000). Go/No-Go determination (1000–1200). Out-brief and handoff (1300–1500).

GO STANDARD

Standard	Criterion
Functional product	The product does what your Project Brief says it will do — your named consumer can use it
Documentation	Naming conventions followed; product description explains purpose and data sources
Handoff package	Complete by end of Day 5 — product description, data sources, limitations, maintenance guidance, promotion status, POC
Governance	Product in a branch; promotion plan documented or production promotion initiated

ENROLLMENT

TIMELINE

T-21 days: Enrollment request submitted
T-14 days: Project Brief approved by C2DAO
T-10 days: Sprint workspace provisioned
T-5 days: Candidate confirms access
Day 1: Sprint begins

CADENCE

4 sprint events per fiscal year (quarterly)
4–16 participants per sprint
1 SME per ≤8 participants
Annual schedule published each October

DOCUMENTS

Participant Guide: FBC_GUIDE.pdf • Coordinator Package: FBC_SPRINT_PACKAGE.pdf • SOP: FOUNDRY_BOOTCAMP_SOP.pdf • Environment Setup: FBC_ENVIRONMENT_SETUP.pdf • Project Brief form: CAD Appendix D

EXEC Senior Leader Executive Course Audience: O-5+ / E-9+ • 1 day • No prerequisites • Terminal — outside the TM pipeline

BLUF

EXEC gives battalion commanders, command sergeants major, and equivalent senior leaders the operational understanding of MSS required to lead formations that depend on data-driven decision-making. You will not build anything. You will learn what the platform produces, how data products affect your formation, and how to direct your staff’s use of data as a command function. EXEC replaces SL 1 for O-5 / E-9+ personnel. It is terminal — no progression to SL 2 or beyond.

PUBLICATION

TM-EXEC — Senior Leader Executive Course — Full reference document. Open PDF →

NOTE

EXEC is outside the SL 1 through SL 5 training chain. It does NOT grant SL 1 credit. EXEC is orientation only — there is no evaluated practical exercise or GO/NO-GO assessment. If a senior leader wants hands-on platform qualification, they should enroll in SL 1 and proceed through the standard pipeline.

WHAT THIS COURSE COVERS

YOU WILL LEARN

What MSS does for your formation and why it matters; how to evaluate data products — operationally, not technically; how to guide your formation’s data posture through resourcing, prioritization, and governance; what questions to ask about data freshness, source integrity, and product quality; and the training pipeline that qualifies your data workforce (SL 1 through SL 5).

THIS COURSE IS NOT

Not a platform navigation course — you will see MSS, not operate it; not a data literacy primer — you already understand why data matters; not a substitute for SL 1 in the standard pipeline; not a qualification to build, modify, or administer anything on the platform.

DAILY SCHEDULE

Time	Block	Content
0800–0830	1	Course introduction; senior leader role in the data environment
0830–0930	2	Why MSS exists — strategic context, CG guidance (Ch 1)
0930–1030	3	The platform and what it produces — five-layer architecture, data product types, live walkthrough (Ch 2)
1030–1045	—	Break
1045–1200	4	How data products impact your formation — data as command function, failure patterns, Commander’s Data PIRs (Ch 3)
1200–1300	—	Lunch
1300–1345	5	The training pipeline — SL 1 through SL 5, FBC, resourcing decisions (Ch 4)
1345–1430	6	Governance — the governance chain, VAUTI framework, red flags (Ch 5)
1430–1445	—	Break
1445–1530	7	How data projects work — agile overview, roadmap vs POAM (Ch 6)
1530–1615	8	Working with data professionals — engagement practices, terminology (Ch 7)
1615–1700	9	Asking the right questions — diagnostic questions for products, workforce, and AI (Ch 8–9)

DOCUMENTS

TM-EXEC PUBLICATIONS

Course Manual: TM_EXEC_SENIOR_LEADER.pdf • Concepts Guide: CONCEPTS_GUIDE_TM_EXEC.pdf • Syllabus: SYLLABUS_TM_EXEC.pdf

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SL 3 Advanced Builder Manual — Data-Adjacent Specialists Prerequisite: SL 1 + SL 2 • 17/25-series • G2 • Data analysts • Open PDF →

BLUF

SL 3 is for personnel who design and own MSS solutions. This level covers complex application design (including Kairos timelines and Target Workbench), advanced Pipeline Builder, Ontology architecture, configuration of existing AIP Logic workflows, AI FDE for AI-assisted development workflows, Automations and Machinery (orientation), data governance, and C2DAO standards. All work is done via the UI; advanced coding and agent development are escalated to SL 4 developers.

PUBLICATION

TM-30 (SL 3) — Advanced Builder Manual — Full technical manual. Open PDF →

CAUTION

Modifications to shared datasets or Object Types at SL 3 level affect all downstream applications and users across the formation, including coalition partners. Coordinate with your unit data steward and the USAREUR-AF C2DAO before publishing any changes to production resources.

NOTE — IS THIS YOUR LEVEL?

SL 3 covers advanced no-code building — application design, pipeline architecture, governance. If your role requires coding, ML, or ORSA, SL 3 is a prerequisite to a specialist track. View Specialist Tracks (SL 4/5) →

COMPETENCIES UPON COMPLETION

ADVANCED WORKSHOP DESIGN

Design Complex Workshop applications with conditional logic and variable passing
Build dynamic layouts: show/hide panels based on user selections
Design navigation flows and inter-page parameter handoff
Publish and manage application versions

ADVANCED PIPELINE BUILDER

Build multi-source join pipelines with complex aggregations (visual)
Design scheduled and triggered pipeline runs
Review and interpret data lineage graphs
Escalate to SL 4 when code transforms are required

ONTOLOGY ARCHITECTURE

Design Object Type and Link Type models via Ontology Manager UI
Architecture thinking: model for downstream app requirements, not just source data
Design Action workflows with validation and approval logic via UI
Coordinate ontology changes with all downstream application owners

ADVANCED ANALYSIS

Conduct advanced Contour analysis: complex aggregations, pivots, calculated columns, saved views
Build advanced Quiver dashboards with multi-object analysis and linked views
Create reusable analysis templates for unit use

AIP LOGIC

Configure existing AIP Logic workflows (triggers, inputs, outputs)
Set up natural language query on Object Types via AIP Logic UI
Orient to Agent Studio — awareness of the full AIP toolset beyond AIP Logic and AI FDE
Agent building, custom tools, action logic, and production deployment are SL 4H scope

AI FDE (Foundry Development Environment)

Use AI FDE to build and configure AI-assisted development workflows within Foundry
Design prompts, manage context windows, and tune model parameters for operational use cases
Integrate AI FDE outputs into existing Workshop applications and Pipeline Builder workflows
Evaluate AI-generated outputs for accuracy and operational suitability before publishing
Production-scale agent development and custom tooling remain SL 4H scope

KAIROS & TARGET WORKBENCH (orientation only)

Configure Kairos timeline widgets — Ontology-driven, real-time planning visualization (distinct from static Gantt charts)
Orient to Target Workbench — targeting workflow integration; operational use is SL 4A/SL 4B scope
Ensure Object Types are structured to support both tools

AUTOMATIONS & MACHINERY (awareness — not evaluated)

Orient to Automations on Object Types — schedule or condition-triggered property updates, pipeline runs, and notifications
Orient to Machinery business process modeling — multi-step workflows with roles, transitions, and object linkage
Recognize when Automations or Machinery apply; configuration and management are SL 4 scope

GOVERNANCE & PRODUCTION

Manage branching and production promotion via UI
Apply USAREUR-AF C2DAO governance standards and naming conventions
Manage governance workflows with data stewards
Ensure coalition-facing products have C2DAO coordination and NAFv4 compliance review

SL 3 vs SL 4 — WHAT YOU OWN VS WHAT YOU ESCALATE

You Own At SL 3 (UI)	Escalate to SL 4 When…
Application design and UX	Custom Python/PySpark transforms needed
Ontology model design (via UI)	Functions on Objects (TypeScript) required
Advanced Pipeline Builder (visual)	Incremental watermark or code logic needed
AIP Logic configuration (existing workflows)	Agent building, custom tools, action logic, or production deployment needed
AI FDE prompt design and workflow integration	Custom model fine-tuning, agent orchestration, or production-scale deployment needed
Governance coordination	External application (OSDK) needed
Production promotion via UI	CI/CD pipeline automation needed

C2DAO GOVERNANCE GATES — HARD STOPS

Requirement	SL 3 Action	Hard Gate?
New shared Object Type or dataset	Coordinate with C2DAO before publishing to production	Yes
Coalition / MPE-facing data product	C2DAO coordination + NAFv4 compliance review	Yes — do not skip
Schema change to existing shared resource	Notify all downstream owners; coordinate with steward	Yes
New AIP Logic workflow on operational data	Authorization review before deployment	Yes
Access permission changes	Submit through formal request to unit data steward	Yes

SCHED UPCOMING TRAINING — SL 3

ENROLLMENT

SL 1 and SL 2 must be complete before attending SL 3. Class size is limited. Contact POC early — seats fill quickly. Bring SL 1 and SL 2 completion certificates on day one.

Dates	Location	Format	POC	Seats	Status
28 APR – 02 MAY 2026	Wiesbaden, Clay Kaserne, Bldg 3312, Rm 104	In-Person	CW3 Thompson	4 / 10	4 SEATS REMAINING
15–19 JUN 2026	Virtual (MS Teams)	Virtual	CW2 Rodriguez	15 / 15	OPEN
17–21 AUG 2026	Wiesbaden, Clay Kaserne, Bldg 3312, Rm 104	In-Person	CW3 Thompson	10 / 10	OPEN

Duration: 5 days (40 hours). Course runs 0800–1700 each day. Prerequisites: SL 1 and SL 2 complete. All dates subject to change — confirm with POC 5 days prior.

For Q1 2026 platform updates affecting SL 3 advanced builders, see Platform Changes →

Next Level — After SL 3

Specialist Tracks — SL 4 & SL 5 Series

Fourteen tracks: six Warfighting Function (WFF) tracks covering Intelligence, Fires, Movement & Maneuver, Sustainment, Protection, and Mission Command — plus eight specialist tracks for ORSA, AI Engineer, ML Engineer, Product Manager, Knowledge Manager, Software Engineer, UI/UX Designer, and Platform Engineer. Select your track based on MOS/role.

Access Specialist Tracks →

SPECIALIST TRACKS SL 4 & SL 5 Series — WFF & Technical Tracks WFF tracks (A–F): SL 3 req. • Technical tracks (G–O): SL 3 req.

BLUF

SL 4 has two track types: Warfighting Function tracks (SL 4A–F) for WFF-assigned roles (Intelligence, Fires, M&M, Sustainment, Protection, Mission Command) — prerequisite SL 3, no coding required — and Technical Specialist tracks (SL 4G–O) for personnel who build and engineer MSS solutions (ORSA, AI Eng, MLE, PM, KM, SWE, UX Designer, Platform Eng) — prerequisite SL 3. Advanced versions (SL 5G–O) are available after completing the corresponding SL 4 technical track.

TRACK SELECTION BY MOS / ROLE

Role / MOS	Recommended Track	Advanced
Warfighting Function Tracks (SL 4A–F)
G2/S2 — MI units, ISR analysts	SL 4A (Intelligence)	—
FA officers/NCOs — Fire support	SL 4B (Fires)	—
Maneuver units — G3/S3 data roles	SL 4C (Movement & Maneuver)	—
G4/S4 — Logistics, GCSS-A	SL 4D (Sustainment)	—
Air defense, CBRN, force protection	SL 4E (Protection)	—
G6/S6 — C2 systems, networks	SL 4F (Mission Command)	—
Technical Specialist Tracks (SL 4G–O)
FA49 — Operations Research Analyst	SL 4G (ORSA)	SL 5G
G2/S2 quantitative analyst	SL 4G (ORSA) or SL 4K (KM)	SL 5G / SL 5K
17A/17C — Cyber officer/NCO	SL 4L (SWE) or SL 4H (AI Eng)	SL 5L / SL 5H
25D — IT specialist	SL 4L (SWE)	SL 5L
AI/ML engineer (GS/contractor)	SL 4H (AI Eng) or SL 4M (MLE)	SL 5H / SL 5M
Data scientist (GS/contractor)	SL 4G (ORSA) or SL 4M (MLE)	SL 5G / SL 5M
G8/S8 — Resource manager	SL 4J (PM)	SL 5J
Product Manager (PM / GS)	SL 4J (PM)	SL 5J
KMO / Knowledge Officer / 37F	SL 4K (KM)	SL 5K
Civil Affairs	SL 4J (PM) or SL 4K (KM)	SL 5J / SL 5K
UI/UX designer (GS/contractor)	SL 4N (UX Designer)	SL 5N
Platform engineer / DevOps / SysAdmin	SL 4O (Platform Eng)	SL 5O

SL 4 SERIES — WARFIGHTING FUNCTION TRACKS

TM-40A (SL 4A) — IntelligenceSL 3 Req.

Intelligence Warfighting Function

G2/S2 • MI units • ISR analysts

Prereq: SL 3 • Open PDF →

TM-40B (SL 4B) — FiresSL 3 Req.

Fires Warfighting Function

FA officers/NCOs • Fire support coordinators

Prereq: SL 3 • Open PDF →

TM-40C (SL 4C) — Movement & ManeuverSL 3 Req.

Movement & Maneuver WFF

Maneuver units • G3/S3 data roles

Prereq: SL 3 • Open PDF →

TM-40D (SL 4D) — SustainmentSL 3 Req.

Sustainment Warfighting Function

Logistics • G4/S4 • GCSS-A users

Prereq: SL 3 • Open PDF →

TM-40E (SL 4E) — ProtectionSL 3 Req.

Protection Warfighting Function

Air defense • CBRN • Engineer • Force protection

Prereq: SL 3 • Open PDF →

TM-40F (SL 4F) — Mission CommandSL 3 Req.

Mission Command Warfighting Function

G6/S6 • C2 systems • Network managers

Prereq: SL 3 • Open PDF →

SL 4 SERIES — TECHNICAL SPECIALIST TRACKS (Level 1)

TM-40G (SL 4G) — ORSASL 3 Req.

Operations Research & Systems Analysis

FA49 • G2/S2 quant analysts • Wargame analysts

Prereq: SL 3 • Advanced: SL 5G • Open PDF →

TM-40H (SL 4H) — AI EngineerSL 3 Req.

AIP Logic, Agent Studio & LLM Integration

AI/ML specialists • 17A/17C

Prereq: SL 3 • Advanced: SL 5H • Open PDF →

TM-40M (SL 4M) — ML EngineerSL 3 Req.

Model Development, Validation & Deployment

ML engineers • Data scientists (GS/contractor)

Prereq: SL 3 • Advanced: SL 5M • Open PDF →

TM-40J (SL 4J) — Product ManagerSL 3 Req.

Pipeline Mgmt, Milestones & Portfolio Health

G8/S8 • PMs • Civil Affairs • 4 days

Prereq: SL 3 • Advanced: SL 5J • Open PDF →

TM-40K (SL 4K) — Knowledge ManagerSL 3 Req.

Forms, Lessons Learned & Institutional Memory

KMOs • 37F • Civil Affairs • 4 days

Prereq: SL 3 • Advanced: SL 5K • Open PDF →

TM-40L (SL 4L) — Software EngineerSL 3 Req.

Python/TypeScript, OSDK & Code Transforms

17A/17C • 25D • GS/contractor SWEs

Prereq: SL 3 • Advanced: SL 5L • Open PDF →

TM-40N (SL 4N) — UI/UX DesignerSL 3 Req.

Soldier Centered Design, Workshop & Slate UI

UI/UX designers • Human factors • GS/contractor designers

Prereq: SL 3 • Advanced: SL 5N • Open PDF →

TM-40O (SL 4O) — Platform EngineerSL 3 Req.

Kubernetes, CI/CD, DevSecOps & Infrastructure as Code

Platform engineers • DevOps • SysAdmins • 25D

Prereq: SL 3 • Advanced: SL 5O • Open PDF →

SL 5 SERIES — ADVANCED TRACKS (Level 2)

NOTE

SL 5 tracks are advanced-level continuations requiring the corresponding SL 4 track as a prerequisite. They cover expert-level techniques, production architecture, and operational integration at scale.

Open SL 5 Series Full Reference →

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SL 4 Technical Specialist Tracks — Developer Manuals Prerequisite: SL 3 • Eight tracks by role • Advanced versions at SL 5

BLUF

The SL 4 Technical Specialist tracks (SL 4G–O) cover developer-level capabilities requiring coding, advanced tooling, or specialized technical expertise — prerequisite SL 3. Warfighting Function tracks (SL 4A–F) are no-code, operationally focused training covering Intelligence, Fires, M&M, Sustainment, Protection, and Mission Command MSS integration — prerequisite SL 3. Select your track using the MOS/Role table on the HOME tab.

TM-40G (SL 4G) — ORSA Track SL 3 Required

Operations Research & Systems Analysis

FA49 • G2/S2 quantitative analysts • Wargame analysts

Configure Code Workspaces (Python/R) within Foundry
Statistical modeling: regression, classification, validation for readiness/logistics
Time series forecasting with ARIMA/SARIMA patterns
Monte Carlo simulation for COA comparison and risk quantification
Linear programming for resource allocation and scheduling optimization
Wargame/exercise data collection architecture and aggregation pipelines
Analytical decision support products (Quiver/Contour) to commander standard
Communicate uncertainty: confidence intervals, sensitivity analysis, briefing standards

Prereq: SL 3 • Advanced: SL 5G • Open PDF →

TM-40H (SL 4H) — AI Engineer Track SL 3 Required

AIP Logic, Agent Studio & LLM Integration

AI/ML specialists • 17A/17C

Author AIP Logic workflows: prompt engineering, chain design, output handling
Build and configure AIP Agent Studio agents with tools, memory, and orchestration
Implement LLM integration patterns: ontology data grounding, RAG, context construction
Apply AI safety requirements: human-in-the-loop gates, output validation, OPSEC
Write Python transforms that prepare data for AI consumption
Connect AIP Logic workflows to Object Types and Actions
Test and red-team AI outputs; evaluate quality against defined standards
Deploy and monitor AIP Logic workflows in production

Prereq: SL 3 • Advanced: SL 5H • Open PDF →

TM-40M (SL 4M) — ML Engineer Track SL 3 Required

Code Workspaces, Model Training & Deployment

ML engineers • Data scientists building/deploying models on MSS

Configure Code Workspaces for model development (GPU, packages, environment management)
Build and evaluate ML models within the Foundry environment
Manage model versioning, experiment tracking, and reproducibility
Deploy models to production and integrate with Ontology Objects and Actions
Implement MLOps patterns: monitoring, drift detection, retraining triggers
Apply responsible AI practices and model documentation standards for operational use

Prereq: SL 3 • Advanced: SL 5M • Open PDF →

TM-40J (SL 4J) — Product Manager Track SL 3 Required

Agile Project Management for Data & AI Capabilities

PMs • Product owners • G8/S8 • Technical team leads

Stand up Agile project structures (backlog, sprint cadence, ceremonies) for data and AI builds
Write user stories and acceptance criteria that SL 4G–O developers can execute without ambiguity
Manage the ML/AI project lifecycle: six phases from Problem Definition through Sustainment
Translate commander requirements into prioritized, sprint-ready backlogs
Specify project tracking systems (sprint boards, status dashboards) for SL 4L implementation
Build and maintain risk registers; manage dependency blockers across specialist tracks
Conduct production readiness reviews against the Definition of Done before release
Execute change management plans for new MSS capability rollout to operational units

Prereq: SL 3 • Advanced: SL 5J • Open PDF →

TM-40K (SL 4K) — Knowledge Manager Track SL 3 Required

Knowledge Repositories, AIP Summarization & Lessons Learned

KMOs • 37F • S2/S3 KM roles • AAR facilitators

Design knowledge architecture for AAR, lessons learned, doctrine, and SOP repositories
Build AAR capture systems using Workshop forms and Object Type pipelines
Design and operate lessons-learned ingestion and tagging pipelines
Use AIP Logic for knowledge summarization, search augmentation, and theme extraction
Build full-text and semantic search systems over knowledge repositories
Manage doctrine and SOP version control within Foundry
Build personnel expertise mapping (skills/experience registries)
Design knowledge transfer and unit continuity processes using MSS
NEW: Leverage Document Intelligence (GA) for automated document parsing and extraction
NEW: Use Object Views (GA) for curated knowledge browsing interfaces

Prereq: SL 3 • Advanced: SL 5K • Open PDF →

TM-40L (SL 4L) — Software Engineer Track SL 3 Required

OSDK, Full-Stack Foundry Applications & Platform SDK

SWEs • 17A/17C • 25D

Authenticate and query the Foundry Ontology via OSDK (TypeScript/Python)
Execute Actions, subscribe to Object changes, handle pagination and filtering via OSDK
Use Foundry Platform SDK for dataset operations, file management, and branch management
Build TypeScript Functions on Objects (computed properties, bulk query patterns)
Write and test complex Action validators with TypeScript
Build Slate applications integrated with the Foundry API
Apply USAREUR-AF code review and deployment standards for MSS applications
NEW: Use Pilot for AI-assisted code generation within Code Repositories
NEW: Monitor OSDK client health via the Health Dialog dashboard
NEW: Integrate external tools via Model Context Protocol (MCP) connectors

Prereq: SL 3 • Advanced: SL 5L • Open PDF →

Am I Ready for SL 4L? — Self-assess before enrolling:

Can you write a basic TypeScript or Python function from scratch?
Do you understand REST APIs (GET, POST, status codes, JSON payloads)?
Can you read and write async/await patterns?
Have you used a package manager (npm or pip)?
Can you navigate a terminal and run CLI commands?

If you answered No to 2+ items, complete the Self-Study Addendum (included with TM-40L) before Day 1. Primary feeders: 17A/17C, FA26, civilian SWEs.

TM-40N (SL 4N) — UI/UX Designer Track SL 3 Required

Soldier Centered Design, Workshop & Slate UI

UI/UX designers • Human factors • GS/contractor designers

Conduct user research in operational and classified environments (interview, contextual inquiry, usability testing)
Design information architectures for data-dense operational displays
Build interactive prototypes from low-fidelity sketches through high-fidelity mockups
Design Workshop layouts: widget selection, dashboard hierarchy, responsive patterns
Apply visual design standards for tactical displays: classification marking, contrast, field conditions
Ensure Section 508 / WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility compliance

Prereq: SL 3 • Advanced: SL 5N • Open PDF →

TM-40O (SL 4O) — Platform Engineer Track SL 3 Required

Kubernetes, CI/CD, DevSecOps & Infrastructure as Code

Platform engineers • DevOps • SysAdmins • 25D

Architect and operate Kubernetes clusters for MSS workloads
Implement Infrastructure as Code with GitOps workflows and continuous reconciliation
Design CI/CD pipelines: automated build, test, scan, and deploy for MSS applications
Harden containers using DoD Iron Bank images, vulnerability scanning, and SHA256 digest pinning
Deploy across classification boundaries and DDIL environments (air-gapped, edge clusters)
Manage RMF/ATO lifecycle from the infrastructure perspective, STIG compliance
NEW: Configure and optimize Compute Modules (GA) for scalable pipeline execution
NEW: Manage Data Connection source types and third-party integration patterns

Prereq: SL 3 • Advanced: SL 5O • Open PDF →

TM designations (TM-10 through TM-50O) are internal USAREUR-AF C2DAO course identifiers, not DA-published technical manuals.

▾ Warfighting Function Tracks (SL 4A–F)

Designation	Track	Publication
SL 4A	Intelligence	TM_40A_INTELLIGENCE.pdf
SL 4B	Fires	TM_40B_FIRES.pdf
SL 4C	Movement & Maneuver	TM_40C_MOVEMENT_MANEUVER.pdf
SL 4D	Sustainment	TM_40D_SUSTAINMENT.pdf
SL 4E	Protection	TM_40E_PROTECTION.pdf
SL 4F	Mission Command	TM_40F_MISSION_COMMAND.pdf

Next Level — After SL 4

SL 5 — Advanced Developer Tracks

Expert-level continuation of each SL 4 specialist track. For senior technical leads, platform architects, and developers building enterprise-scale MSS capabilities.

Continue to SL 5 →

TM-50G (SL 5G) — ORSA Advanced

SL 5 Advanced Developer Tracks Prerequisite: SL 4 (by track) • Tracks SL 5G–O • All 8 tracks available

BLUF — ADVANCED TRACKS

The SL 5 series provides advanced-level instruction for each developer track, building directly on the corresponding SL 4 specialist manual (SL 4G–O). Intended for senior technical leads, platform architects, and senior developers designing enterprise-scale MSS capabilities. All 8 tracks are complete and available.

SL 5 SERIES — PUBLICATIONS

TM-50H (SL 5H) — AI Engineer Advanced

Advanced ORSA

Prerequisite: SL 4G

Nonlinear programming, stochastic models
Agent-based modeling (ABMS)
Campaign wargame data architecture

TM-50M (SL 5M) — ML Engineer Advanced

Advanced AI Engineering

Prerequisite: SL 4H

Multi-agent orchestration & shared state
Advanced RAG, domain-adapted LLMs
AI red-team assessment & observability

TM-50J (SL 5J) — PM Advanced

Advanced ML Engineering

Prerequisite: SL 4M

Automated retraining pipelines
Transformer fine-tuning, GNNs
Federated retraining, adversarial robustness

Advanced Product Management

Prerequisite: SL 4J

PI planning, cross-team governance
GO/SES briefing, Palantir partnership
Technical debt at program scale

TM-50K (SL 5K) — KM Advanced

Advanced Knowledge Management

Prerequisite: SL 4K

Federated KM architecture, NATO integration
STANAG 4778 conformance
Knowledge graphs at scale

TM-50L (SL 5L) — SWE Advanced

Advanced Software Engineering

Prerequisite: SL 4L

Scale, multi-tenancy, event streaming
OWASP, SAST, authorized pen testing
Architecture review, platform governance

TM-50N (SL 5N) — UI/UX Advanced

TM-50O (SL 5O) — Platform Eng Advanced

Advanced UI/UX Design

Prerequisite: SL 4N

Design systems at scale, component libraries
DDIL-aware and cross-domain UI design
DesignOps, ResearchOps, accessibility at enterprise scale

Advanced Platform Engineering

Prerequisite: SL 4O

Multi-cluster fleet management, SRE practices
RMF/ATO automation, continuous compliance
Cross-domain infrastructure, developer experience engineering

NOTE — PREREQUISITES

Each SL 5 track requires completion of the corresponding SL 4 track. Personnel should confirm SL 4 proficiency with their data steward before beginning SL 5 content. Contact the USAREUR-AF Operational Data Team for access questions.

NOT FINDING WHAT YOU NEED?

DRAFT PUBS Strategy, Doctrine & Data Literacy Publications Command-level strategy • VAULTIS framework • Foundational data literacy content • Platform-agnostic

CAUTION — DRAFT PUBLICATIONS

These publications are in draft status and have not been approved for official distribution. Do not distribute outside the USAREUR-AF training program without authorization from the USAREUR-AF Operational Data Team.

BLUF

Before touching MSS, understand why data matters. Data Literacy for Senior Leaders is written for commanders and senior leaders. Data Literacy Technical Reference is the comprehensive reference for all personnel. Neither publication is platform-specific.

COMMAND STRATEGY

STRATEGIC CONTEXT

The documents below establish the command-level vision and process for data-driven operations at USAREUR-AF. They provide the why behind the training program and define how capability development flows from problem identification through fielding.

CG-SIGNED • MAY 2025

USAREUR-AF Data and Analytics Strategy

Signed by GEN Donahue. Establishes the command vision for data-driven operations over the next 3–5 years. Defines four strategic outcomes: Decision Advantage, Data Interoperability, Modernize Theater Data Infrastructure, and Data-Ready Workforce.

Key frameworks: VAULTIS data attributes • Cognitive Hierarchy (Data → Information → Knowledge → Shared Understanding → Decision Advantage) • Decision Dominance

Vision: Leverage data at speed and scale for decision dominance and optimized operations.

CUI • ODT / CTO

Unified Data Transition Strategy

Quarterly product cycle for identifying, developing, and deploying data capabilities. Two phases: Discovery & Framing (Problem ID → Bootcamp → CADs) and Iteration & Implementation (PoC → Exercise validation).

Key events: Foundry Bootcamp • Capability Awareness Days (CADs) • CG-chaired Priority Steering Board (PSB) • Forcing Function exercises

Decision gate: Persevere, pivot, or divest at exercise validation.

ODT PROCESS

Capability Lifecycle Process

End-to-end lifecycle for how capabilities move from intake through fielding, sustainment, and retirement. Five phases: Intake & Scoping → Concept → Development (SAFe/ART) → Execution & Sustainment → Evolution / EOL.

Key gates: Approval Gate (PSB with CG) between Concept and Development • Transition Gate between Execution and Evolution/EOL

Principle: New capabilities built inside SAFe; operationalized outside SAFe.

Open Capability Lifecycle Graphic → • Full Process Detail →

DRAFT DATA LITERACY PUBLICATIONS

SENIOR LEADERS (O-5+ / SGM+)

Data Literacy for Senior Leaders

Written for commanders, senior NCOs, and senior Civilians. Covers command responsibilities, evaluating data products, directing a data-capable formation, and decision frameworks.

Format: Short (~20–30pp). Principles, not procedures. Chapter/paragraph numbered.

Key topics: Commander’s data responsibilities • Evaluating analytical products • Standing up MSS capability • Data governance and stewardship

ALL PERSONNEL

Data Literacy Reference

Comprehensive platform-agnostic data literacy reference. Recommended prior reading before SL 1.

Format: Long (~50–100pp). Examples, vignettes, detailed explanations, annexes.

Key topics: Data types and structures • Pipeline concepts • Data quality • Analysis fundamentals • Security and classification • Operational data integration • Governance

FULL PUBLICATIONS INDEX

Publication	Audience	Purpose	When to Read
Command Strategy
Data & Analytics Strategy	All personnel	CG-signed command vision; 4 strategic outcomes; VAULTIS; decision dominance	Strategic context for all training
Unified Data Transition Strategy	SL 3+, ODT, CTO	Quarterly product cycle; PSB; capability development process (CUI)	Before product submissions
Capability Lifecycle	ODT, PMs, ART	End-to-end capability lifecycle: intake → concept → dev (SAFe) → execution & sustainment → evolution/EOL	Before PSB submissions; process orientation
Foundation — All Personnel
Data Literacy (SL)	O-5+ / SGM+, Sr Civilians	Principles, command responsibilities	Before directing MSS use
Data Literacy	All personnel	Comprehensive data literacy reference	Before SL 1 (recommended)
SL 1	All personnel	Operate MSS as end user	Before first MSS access
SL 2	All staff	Build pipelines, Ontology, Workshop via UI — no code	After SL 1
SL 3	Data-adjacent specialists	Design complex apps; governance; C2DAO standards	After SL 1 + SL 2
SL 4 — Warfighting Function Tracks (by WFF assignment)
SL 4A	G2/S2, MI, ISR	Intelligence WFF MSS integration	After SL 3
SL 4B	FA, fire support	Fires WFF MSS integration	After SL 3
SL 4C	Maneuver, G3/S3	Movement & Maneuver WFF MSS integration	After SL 3
SL 4D	G4/S4, logistics	Sustainment WFF MSS integration	After SL 3
SL 4E	Air defense, CBRN, force protection	Protection WFF MSS integration	After SL 3
SL 4F	G6/S6, C2, networks	Mission Command WFF MSS integration	After SL 3
SL 4 — Technical Specialist Tracks (by role/MOS)
SL 4G	ORSA / FA49	Statistical modeling, simulation, wargame analytics	After SL 3
SL 4H	AI Engineers	AIP Logic authoring, Agent Studio, LLM integration	After SL 3
SL 4M	ML Engineers	Code Workspaces, model training, MLOps	After SL 3
SL 4J	PMs / G8	PM dashboards, milestone tracking, portfolio analysis	After SL 3
SL 4K	KMs / KMOs	Knowledge repositories, AIP summarization, lessons learned	After SL 3
SL 4L	SWEs	OSDK, full-stack Foundry apps, TypeScript Functions	After SL 3
SL 4N	UI/UX Designers	Soldier Centered Design, Workshop & Slate UI, accessibility	After SL 3
SL 4O	Platform Engineers	Kubernetes, CI/CD, DevSecOps, Infrastructure as Code	After SL 3
SL 5 — Advanced Technical Tracks (by role/MOS)
SL 5G–O	Senior developers (all tracks)	Advanced versions of each SL 4 specialist track	After SL 4 (by track)
CDA Reference — SL 3 and Specialist Tracks (SL 4G–O)
EA Series (00–05)	SL 3+, SL 4K, SL 4L	Enterprise Architecture — foundation, schools of thought, artifacts, governance, military application	With or after SL 3
CDA Doctrine Overview	SL 4G–O	Doctrine-driven development; JRTC lessons; Foundry Ontology blueprint	At start of SL 4G–O
Identity vs. Classification	SL 3, SL 4K, SL 4L	Identity resolution and classification governance at scale	With SL 3
Enterprise Data Compass	SL 4J, SL 4K	Authoritative data architecture, ontology, and semantic governance standard	With SL 4J/K
CDA Slide Library	All tracks (prereq reading)	29 decks — Intro To Data (SL 1 prereq), Data 101 (SL 2 prereq), Data 201 (SL 3/40G–O prereq)	Before each TM level

CDA REFERENCE MATERIAL

SPECIALIST TRACK PREREQ READING

The CDA Reference material below is required reading for SL 3 and all SL 4G–O specialist tracks. It is not required for SL 1/20 or WFF tracks (SL 4A–F). Consult the DEPENDENCY_MAP for per-track required reading.

ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE SERIES

EA-00 through EA-05

Six-module reference series covering EA foundations, schools of thought, artifacts and views, governance, and military application. Supports SL 3, SL 4K, and SL 4L.

Key topics: EA vs DA • TOGAF, Zachman, DODAF frameworks • Capability mapping • NAF/ArchiMate • Army EA governance

CDA DOCTRINE SERIES

Doctrine-Driven Development

Doctrine-aligned data product design using JRTC lessons learned. Covers doctrine-first Ontology design, the Three-Generation Dilemma, and AVT25 assessment case study.

Key topics: MDMP data support • COA analysis modeling • Doctrinal object types • AVT25 tools case study

CASE STUDY

XVIII Airborne Corps — Fighting with Live Data

XVIII ABC’s corps-level ODT pilot. Their organizational journey, manning structure (PM + UX + SWE + DE + DS), problem-solution development process, Program Increment cycles, and BDA visualization case study (prototype → MVP → POR in 9 months). Military Review, Feb 2026.

Key topics: ODT organization • TIO governance • ASWF methodology • Exercise integration • Echeloned ODT employment • Decision optimization

Required reading: SL 4J, SL 4F • Recommended: All SL 4 tracks

CASE STUDY

Lessons Learned — AVT25 Assessment Tools

How five tools in the same enclave multiplied work exponentially by failing to share doctrinal primitives. The case for doctrine-first shared data architecture.

Key topics: Shared primitives • DBO architecture • Exponential work multiplication • Time cost analysis

REFERENCE

Achieving Decision Dominance (Adkins)

One officer’s thought piece proposing terminology for decision optimization at echelon. Introduces useful shorthand: operationalized data, Automated Fighting Products (AFP), and Decision Optimization Teams. Names the Maven Smart System as an ASCC-level COP platform. Military Review, Jan–Feb 2025.

Key topics: Operationalized data • AFP evolution • DOT at echelon • FA 26B/49/57 workforce • Training pipeline

Supplementary reading: SL 4F, SL 4G, SL 4J • Recommended: All SL 4 tracks, Senior Leaders

EXTERNAL DOCTRINE & INSTITUTIONAL SOURCES

INSTITUTIONAL REFERENCES

The following sources from MCCoE, CALL, and TRADOC inform MSS curriculum design and are recommended supplementary reading for instructors and course developers.

MCCoE

Mission Command Center of Excellence — Decision Optimization CONOPS

MCCoE’s conceptual framework for integrating data-centric capabilities into mission command. Defines decision optimization at echelon and the role of Operational Data Teams in the command post.

Relevance: SL 4F (Mission Command), SL 4J (Product Manager), EXEC (Senior Leader)

CALL

Center for Army Lessons Learned — FY24 MCTP Key Observations

CTC observer trends on data-centric operations, common gaps in unit-level data readiness, and recommendations for training programs. Published Feb 2025.

Relevance: SL 1 (all personnel), SL 4A–F (WFF tracks), instructor development

TRADOC

TRADOC Data Literacy Framework

TRADOC’s institutional approach to data literacy across the force. Defines competency levels, assessment criteria, and integration with PME. Informs the MSS SL 1/20 foundation sequence.

Relevance: Data Literacy publications, SL 1, SL 2, instructor certification (T3-I)

MCCoE / ARMY.MIL

Army’s Combined Arms Command to Integrate Maven C2 Smart System

Public announcement of Maven C2 integration into training and education at the Combined Arms Center. Establishes institutional backing for MSS-based training programs. Published Feb 2026.

Relevance: All tracks — institutional context for the MSS training program

CORE DATA LITERACY CONCEPTS

DATA TYPES

Structured (tables, rows, columns) • Semi-structured (JSON, XML) • Unstructured (documents, images). MSS ingests all three types from Army source systems.

DATA PIPELINE

Raw → Staging → Curated → Ontology → Application. Each layer adds quality, structure, and meaning. Never modify raw data — it is the source of truth.

DATA QUALITY

Accuracy, completeness, consistency, timeliness, uniqueness. Bad decisions follow bad data. Report quality issues to your data steward rather than working around them.

DATA GOVERNANCE

Ownership, stewardship, access control, classification markings. Every dataset has an owner. Every user has a role. Access is audited. Misuse is tracked and prosecuted.

NOT FINDING WHAT YOU NEED?

MSS TRAINING HUB MAVEN SMART SYSTEM — USAREUR-AF Version 3.2 • April 2026

NEW TO MSS?

Start with the Quick Start guide before reading Skill Level (SL) 1. Operational in 30 minutes: log in via CAC, navigate to your unit’s app, filter data, export a view. → QUICK_START.pdf • No account yet? Contact your unit data steward.

BLUF

The MSS curriculum is organized by Skill Level (SL) per DA PAM 611-21. All personnel start at SL 1. Builders add SL 2; data-adjacent specialists continue to SL 3; technical roles select their SL 4 track. Use “Find My Track” below or browse the reference table.

1 What best describes your role?

You Are…	Start Here	Open It
Any personnel — viewing data for the first time	TM-10 (SL 1) — Maven User	SL 1 →
Staff building dashboards or simple pipelines (no coding)	TM-20 (SL 2) — Builder	SL 2 →
Data steward, frequent builder, or data-adjacent role (17/25-series, G2, analyst)	TM-30 (SL 3) — Advanced Builder	SL 3 →
Technical specialist or warfighting function developer	TM-40 (SL 4) Specialist Track	SL 4 →
Advanced specialist — post SL 4 completion	TM-50 (SL 5) Advanced Track	SL 5 →
O-5 / SGM+ — directing a data-capable formation	EXEC — Senior Leader Exec Course	EXEC →
All personnel — foundational data concepts before SL 1	Data Literacy Technical Reference	PDF →
Anyone — unfamiliar term or concept	Glossary — Data & Foundry	Draft Pubs →

TRAINING PATH

Core Progression (Skill Levels)

FOUNDATION

📖

SL 1

Maven User

8 hrs • Unit-level

➔

🔧

SL 2

Builder

40 hrs • 5 days

➔

⚙

SL 3

Advanced Builder

40 hrs • 5 days

➔

🎯

SL 4/5

Specialist (WFF/Tech)

14 tracks • 40 hrs ea.

Parallel Tracks

🏗

Bootcamp

Foundry Bootcamp

5 days • 2x Quarterly

Prereq: SL 2

⭐

EXEC

Senior Leader

1 day • O-5 / E-9+

No prereq

🎓

Instructor Pipeline

T3-F (UDT) • T3-I (Cert)

Prereq: SL 2 / SL 3

Start Your Training

Foundation — SL 1 → SL 2 → SL 3

All personnel begin here. SL 1 gets you operational; SL 2 builds no-code skills; SL 3 unlocks specialist tracks.

Start with SL 1 →

MSS ACCOUNT ACCESS

MSS access requires a provisioned account. Submit your request through your unit data steward or at mss.data.mil. Provisioning generally completes within 24 hours; if access is not active after 24 hours, contact your data steward directly.

NOT FINDING WHAT YOU NEED?

SUPPORT Getting Help — USAREUR-AF

BLUF

Know who to call before you have a problem. Route issues correctly from the start. Collect information before calling for help — it speeds resolution significantly.

WARNING — SECURITY INCIDENTS

If you suspect a security violation, report immediately to your supervisor and unit security officer. Do not investigate or resolve it yourself. Preserve the screen state; do not close the window or clear the browser.

CONTACT ROUTING

Issue	Route To	Priority
Cannot log in / CAC issues	MSS Help Desk	Normal
No access to a project or dataset	Unit data steward	Normal
Data appears incorrect	Unit data steward (do not self-correct)	Normal
System error, crash, or outage	MSS Help Desk + screenshot + error code	Normal
Application broken or not loading	MSS Help Desk	Normal
Building question / how-to	Unit data lead or USAREUR-AF data team	Normal
Governance / C2DAO question	USAREUR-AF C2DAO	Normal
Security incident	Supervisor + unit security officer	IMMEDIATE

COMMON DAILY TASKS

Task	How
Find a record	Search bar or Filter Panel
Filter the view	Select values in the Filter Panel
Export data	Export / Download button → CSV or Excel
Submit or update a record	Click record → Action button → fill in → Submit

WHEN IT BREAKS

CAN’T LOG IN

Check CAC is fully inserted; try a different port. No account? Request at mss.data.mil or through your data steward. Provisioning generally within 24 hrs; if not active after 24 hrs, contact your data steward.

APP WON’T LOAD

Hard-refresh (Ctrl+Shift+R). Clear cache. Try a different browser.

BUTTON GREYED OUT / NO ACCESS

You’re missing a role or write permission. Contact your data steward to request the correct access level.

SECURITY — DO NOT

Do not export data to a personal device or unapproved storage
Do not share your MSS credentials with anyone — URLs and screenshots are fine unless data is sensitive
Do not enter classified information into MSS unless your instance is approved for that classification level
Do not screenshot or share MSS screens containing data above your network’s approved classification
Do not use MSS on public or unsecured Wi-Fi
If you see data you should not have access to — stop and report to your data steward immediately

BEFORE CALLING FOR HELP — COLLECT THIS INFORMATION

Your username and unit
Name of the application, dataset, or pipeline you were using
Exact error message (screenshot preferred)
Time the error occurred (local or Zulu — state which)
Steps that led to the error in order
Browser and workstation you are using

PREREQUISITES BEFORE FIRST LOGIN

Annual Cyber Awareness Training — required for all DoD personnel; must be current
MSS User Onboarding Brief — provided by unit data steward
Account request approved — submit at mss.data.mil or through your unit data steward; provisioning generally completes within 24 hours. If access is not active after 24 hours, contact your data steward directly.

IMPORTANT: If you work on multiple enclaves (NIPR, SIPR, MPE, etc.), you must complete account setup and first login on each enclave separately. Your account on one enclave does not carry over to another.

USAREUR-AF DATA TEAM

LOCATION & HIGHER HQ

EUCOM Theater — Europe & Africa

Headquarters, United States Army Europe and Africa
USAREUR-AF Operational Data Team
Army AI/Data Accelerator (C2DAO)

PUBLICATIONS

All training publications are maintained by the USAREUR-AF Operational Data Team. Contact your unit data steward for access to source files and this application. Version 3.2 — April 2026.

FEEDBACK & CORRECTIONS

Route corrections through your unit data steward to the USAREUR-AF Operational Data Team. Include: publication name, section, and description of the issue.

NOTE — DISTRIBUTION

These are DRAFT documents — not yet approved for distribution. Do not distribute outside your organization without consulting your data steward.

NOT FINDING WHAT YOU NEED?

DOCUMENTS

All Training Publications

Click any publication to open the PDF

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Reference Documents

DATA LIT — SENIOR LEADERS

Data Literacy for Leaders

Senior leader version — strategic principles, decision frameworks. Commanders and O6+.

DATA LITERACY

Data Literacy — Comprehensive Reference

Full data literacy reference, examples, vignettes, and annexes. Platform-agnostic.

GLOSSARY

Data & Foundry Term Glossary

Combined data concepts and Foundry/MSS term equivalency. v1.3.

STANDARDS

Naming & Governance Standards

Codified naming conventions, governance checklists — 10 sections, 2 appendices.

QUICK REF

MSS Quick Reference Cheatsheet

At-a-glance reference card for common MSS tasks and patterns.

MTP

Mission Training Plan — MSS

TLOs, ELOs, Go/No-Go criteria, schedule templates. 961 lines.

Technical Manuals — Foundation (All Staff)

TM-10 (SL 1)

Maven User

Operate MSS, consume data, use dashboards, Gaia, command-level applications, and AIP tools embedded in Workshop. Required for all staff.

TM-20 (SL 2)

No-Code Builder

Solution Designer, Pipeline Builder, Workshop, Ontology (Interfaces, Object Views, Actions). All staff with build responsibilities.

TM-30 (SL 3)

Advanced No-Code Builder

Advanced Workshop (Kairos, Target Workbench), complex pipelines, AIP Logic, basic Agent Studio, Automations, Machinery. Data-adjacent MOS (17/25-series, G2).

TM-40 Warfighting Function Tracks (6 — click to expand)

TM-40A (SL 4A) — INTELLIGENCE

Intelligence Warfighting Function

MSS integration for intelligence operations and data products.

TM-40B (SL 4B) — FIRES

Fires Warfighting Function

MSS integration for fires coordination and targeting data.

TM-40C (SL 4C) — MOVEMENT & MANEUVER

Movement & Maneuver WFF

MSS integration for maneuver and mobility data products.

TM-40D (SL 4D) — SUSTAINMENT

Sustainment Warfighting Function

MSS integration for logistics and sustainment data.

TM-40E (SL 4E) — PROTECTION

Protection Warfighting Function

MSS integration for force protection data and reporting.

TM-40F (SL 4F) — MISSION COMMAND

Mission Command WFF

MSS integration for mission command, C2, and operational reporting.

TM-40 Technical Specialist Tracks (8 — click to expand)

TM-40G (SL 4G) — ORSA

Operational Research Systems Analysis

ORSA specialists — quantitative methods, commander products

Regression, classification, forecasting
Monte Carlo COA analysis
Optimization and sensitivity analysis

TM-40H (SL 4H) — AI Engineer

AI engineers — AIP Logic, Agents, LLM integration

AI Engineering

AIP Logic workflow design
Agent configuration
LLM integration patterns
NEW: AIP Document Intelligence (GA) — chunking & embedding
NEW: AI FDE (GA Mar 2026)

TM-40M (SL 4M) — ML Engineer

Machine Learning Engineering

ML engineers — model training, validation, deployment

Feature engineering, experiment tracking
Batch inference, model versioning
Drift detection, retraining pipelines
NEW: Model Studio (GA Feb 2026) — no-code model training

TM-40J (SL 4J) — Product Manager

PMs — pipelines, milestones, portfolio health

Data Product Management

Scrum / Kanban for data projects
ML/AI project lifecycle
Risk register, release planning

TM-40K (SL 4K) — Knowledge Manager

KMs — forms, lessons learned, institutional memory

Knowledge Management

Knowledge ontology design
Lessons-learned intake pipeline
SOP review workflows
NEW: Document Intelligence, Object Views

TM-40L (SL 4L) — Software Engineer

SWEs — Python/TypeScript, OSDK, code transforms

Software Engineering

OSDK & Platform SDK
Functions on Objects, Actions
CI/CD, security, Slate
NEW: Pilot, OSDK Health, MCP

TM-40N (SL 4N) — UX Designer

Designers — user research, prototyping, accessibility

UI/UX Design

Workshop UI patterns & design systems
User research in military contexts
Accessibility & DDIL-aware design

TM-40O (SL 4O) — Platform Engineer

Platform engineers — infrastructure, SRE, RMF/ATO

Platform Engineering

Foundry infrastructure management
SRE practices & observability
RMF/ATO compliance automation
NEW: Compute Modules, Data Connection

TM-50 Advanced Technical Tracks (8 — click to expand)

TM-50G (SL 5G) — ORSA Advanced

Nonlinear programming, stochastic models, ABMS, campaign assessment

Advanced ORSA

TM-50H (SL 5H) — AI Engineer Advanced

Multi-agent orchestration, RAG, red-team assessment, AI observability

Advanced AI Engineering

TM-50M (SL 5M) — ML Engineer Advanced

AutoML, Transformer fine-tuning, GNNs, federated retraining, adversarial robustness

Advanced ML Engineering

TM-50J (SL 5J) — PM Advanced

Advanced Product Management

PI planning, cross-team governance, GO/SES briefing, Palantir partnership

TM-50K (SL 5K) — KM Advanced

Advanced Knowledge Management

Federated KM architecture, NATO integration, STANAG 4778, knowledge graphs

TM-50L (SL 5L) — SWE Advanced

Advanced Software Engineering

Scale, multi-tenancy, Kafka, OWASP, SAST, architecture review, platform governance

TM-50N (SL 5N) — UI/UX Advanced

Design systems, DDIL-aware UI, DesignOps, enterprise accessibility

Advanced UI/UX Design

TM-50O (SL 5O) — Platform Eng Advanced

Advanced Platform Engineering

Fleet management, SRE, RMF/ATO automation, cross-domain infrastructure

Train the Trainer — T3 (2 courses + SOPs — click to expand)

NOTE — T3 PROGRAM

T3-I (Instructor Certification) and T3-F (MSC Force Multiplier) sit outside the SL 1 to SL 5 numbering chain. T3-I requires SL 3 + C2DAO selection. T3-F requires SL 2 + CDR nomination.

T3-I — Instructor Certification

5 days + practicum

Certify MSS Instructors

Prereq: SL 3 + C2DAO selection • 3-tier hierarchy: Instructor → Senior → Master

T3-F — MSC Force Multiplier

Half day

Unit Data Trainer (UDT)

Prereq: SL 2 + CDR nomination • Delivers SL 1 locally at your MSC

Instructor Certification course syllabus.

T3-I Syllabus

MSC Force Multiplier course syllabus.

T3-F Syllabus

Instructor Tier Definitions

4-tier structure: Instructor, Senior, Master, UDT.

C2DAO SME Designation Rubric

Formal SME criteria per domain.

UDT employment, reporting, sustainment.

Unit Data Trainer SOP

Mobile Training Team rotation procedures.

MTT Operations SOP

GUIDE

Successor Planning Guide

Instructor and UDT succession planning.

Concepts Guides (23 — click to expand)

SL 4A Concepts Guide

Intelligence

Key concepts and terminology for the Intelligence WFF track.

SL 4B Concepts Guide

Fires

Key concepts and terminology for the Fires WFF track.

SL 4C Concepts Guide

Movement & Maneuver

Key concepts and terminology for the Movement & Maneuver WFF track.

SL 4D Concepts Guide

Sustainment

Key concepts and terminology for the Sustainment WFF track.

SL 4E Concepts Guide

Protection

Key concepts and terminology for the Protection WFF track.

SL 4F Concepts Guide

Mission Command

Key concepts and terminology for the Mission Command WFF track.

SL 4G Concepts Guide

ORSA

Key concepts and terminology for the ORSA specialist track.

SL 4H Concepts Guide

AI Engineer

Key concepts and terminology for the AI Engineer track.

SL 4M Concepts Guide

ML Engineer

Key concepts and terminology for the ML Engineer track.

SL 4J Concepts Guide

Program Mgr

Key concepts and terminology for the Product Manager track.

SL 4K Concepts Guide

Knowledge Mgr

Key concepts and terminology for the Knowledge Manager track.

SL 4L Concepts Guide

Software Eng

Key concepts and terminology for the Software Engineer track.

SL 4N Concepts Guide

UX Designer

Key concepts and terminology for the UX Designer track.

SL 4O Concepts Guide

Platform Eng

Key concepts and terminology for the Platform Engineer track.

SL 5G Concepts Guide

ORSA Adv

Advanced concepts and terminology for SL 5G.

SL 5H Concepts Guide

AI Eng Adv

Advanced concepts and terminology for SL 5H.

SL 5M Concepts Guide

MLE Adv

Advanced concepts and terminology for SL 5M.

SL 5J Concepts Guide

PM Adv

Advanced concepts and terminology for SL 5J.

SL 5K Concepts Guide

KM Adv

Advanced concepts and terminology for SL 5K.

SL 5L Concepts Guide

SWE Adv

Advanced concepts and terminology for SL 5L.

SL 5N Concepts Guide

UX Adv

Advanced concepts and terminology for SL 5N.

SL 5O Concepts Guide

Plat Eng Adv

Advanced concepts and terminology for SL 5O.

TM-EXEC Concepts Guide

Senior Leader

Key concepts for the Senior Leader Executive Course.

Practical Exercises (13 — click to expand)

Operator basics — hands-on exercise.

SL 1 Practical Exercise

No-code builder — hands-on exercise.

SL 2 Practical Exercise

Advanced builder — hands-on exercise.

SL 3 Practical Exercise

ORSA specialist practical exercise.

SL 4G Exercise (ORSA)

AI Engineer practical exercise.

SL 4H Exercise (AI Eng)

ML Engineer practical exercise.

SL 4M Exercise (ML Eng)

Product Manager practical exercise.

SL 4J Exercise (PM)

Knowledge Manager practical exercise.

SL 4K Exercise (KM)

Software Engineer practical exercise.

SL 4L Exercise (SWE)

UX Designer practical exercise.

SL 4N Exercise (UX)

SL 4O Exercise (Plat Eng)

Platform Engineer practical exercise.

Advanced UX Designer practical exercise.

SL 5N Exercise (UX Adv)

SL 5O Exercise (Plat Eng Adv)

Advanced Platform Engineer practical exercise.

Pre-Assessment Tests (27 — click to expand)

NOTE — PRE-TESTS

Pre-assessment tests are administered before the start of each course. They establish a knowledge baseline and help instructors identify gaps.

Maven User — foundation pre-test.

SL 1 Pre-Assessment

No-Code Builder — pre-test.

SL 2 Pre-Assessment

Advanced Builder — pre-test.

SL 3 Pre-Assessment

Intelligence WFF track — pre-test.

SL 4A Pre-Assessment

Fires WFF track — pre-test.

SL 4B Pre-Assessment

Movement & Maneuver WFF track — pre-test.

SL 4C Pre-Assessment

Sustainment WFF track — pre-test.

SL 4D Pre-Assessment

Protection WFF track — pre-test.

SL 4E Pre-Assessment

Mission Command WFF track — pre-test.

SL 4F Pre-Assessment

ORSA specialist — pre-test.

SL 4G Pre-Assessment

SL 4H Pre-Assessment

AI Engineer — pre-test.

SL 4M Pre-Assessment

ML Engineer — pre-test.

Product Manager — pre-test.

SL 4J Pre-Assessment

Knowledge Manager — pre-test.

SL 4K Pre-Assessment

Software Engineer — pre-test.

SL 4L Pre-Assessment

SL 4N Pre-Assessment

UX Designer — pre-test.

Platform Engineer — pre-test.

SL 4O Pre-Assessment

Advanced ORSA — pre-test.

SL 5G Pre-Assessment

Advanced AI Engineer — pre-test.

SL 5H Pre-Assessment

Advanced ML Engineer — pre-test.

SL 5M Pre-Assessment

Advanced Product Manager — pre-test.

SL 5J Pre-Assessment

Advanced Knowledge Manager — pre-test.

SL 5K Pre-Assessment

Advanced Software Engineer — pre-test.

SL 5L Pre-Assessment

Advanced UX Designer — pre-test.

SL 5N Pre-Assessment

Advanced Platform Engineer — pre-test.

SL 5O Pre-Assessment

MSC Force Multiplier — pre-test.

T3-F Pre-Assessment

Instructor Certification — pre-test.

T3-I Pre-Assessment

Post-Assessment Tests (26 — click to expand)

NOTE — POST-TESTS

Post-assessment tests are administered at the end of each course. They measure learning gains against the pre-assessment baseline.

No-Code Builder — post-test.

SL 2 Post-Assessment

Advanced Builder — post-test.

SL 3 Post-Assessment

Intelligence WFF track — post-test.

SL 4A Post-Assessment

Fires WFF track — post-test.

SL 4B Post-Assessment

Movement & Maneuver WFF track — post-test.

SL 4C Post-Assessment

Sustainment WFF track — post-test.

SL 4D Post-Assessment

Protection WFF track — post-test.

SL 4E Post-Assessment

Mission Command WFF track — post-test.

SL 4F Post-Assessment

ORSA specialist — post-test.

SL 4G Post-Assessment

SL 4H Post-Assessment

AI Engineer — post-test.

SL 4M Post-Assessment

ML Engineer — post-test.

Product Manager — post-test.

SL 4J Post-Assessment

Knowledge Manager — post-test.

SL 4K Post-Assessment

Software Engineer — post-test.

SL 4L Post-Assessment

SL 4N Post-Assessment

UX Designer — post-test.

Platform Engineer — post-test.

SL 4O Post-Assessment

Advanced ORSA — post-test.

SL 5G Post-Assessment

Advanced AI Engineer — post-test.

SL 5H Post-Assessment

Advanced ML Engineer — post-test.

SL 5M Post-Assessment

Advanced Product Manager — post-test.

SL 5J Post-Assessment

Advanced Knowledge Manager — post-test.

SL 5K Post-Assessment

Advanced Software Engineer — post-test.

SL 5L Post-Assessment

Advanced UX Designer — post-test.

SL 5N Post-Assessment

Advanced Platform Engineer — post-test.

SL 5O Post-Assessment

MSC Force Multiplier — post-test.

T3-F Post-Assessment

Instructor Certification — post-test.

T3-I Post-Assessment

Course Syllabi (26 — click to expand)

SL 1 Syllabus

Maven User — all staff.

No-Code Builder — all staff.

SL 2 Syllabus

Advanced No-Code Builder — data-adjacent MOS.

SL 3 Syllabus

Intelligence warfighting function track.

SL 4A Syllabus

Fires warfighting function track.

SL 4B Syllabus

Movement & Maneuver warfighting function track.

SL 4C Syllabus

Sustainment warfighting function track.

SL 4D Syllabus

Protection warfighting function track.

SL 4E Syllabus

Mission Command warfighting function track.

SL 4F Syllabus

Advanced AI Engineer.

SL 5M Syllabus

Advanced ML Engineer.

Advanced Product Manager.

SL 5J Syllabus

Advanced Knowledge Manager.

SL 5K Syllabus

Advanced Software Engineer.

SL 5L Syllabus

SL 5N Syllabus

Advanced UX Designer.

Advanced Platform Engineer.

SL 5O Syllabus

Senior Leader Executive Course.

TM-EXEC Syllabus

Self-Study Guides (17 — click to expand)

NOTE — SELF-STUDY

Self-study guides provide pre-course reading, prerequisite knowledge checks, and recommended preparation activities. Complete the guide for your track before attending the resident course.

Advanced Builder — pre-course preparation.

SL 3 Self-Study

ORSA specialist — pre-course preparation.

SL 4G Self-Study (ORSA)

SL 4H Self-Study (AI Eng)

AI Engineer — pre-course preparation.

SL 4M Self-Study (ML Eng)

ML Engineer — pre-course preparation.

Product Manager — pre-course preparation.

SL 4J Self-Study (PM)

Knowledge Manager — pre-course preparation.

SL 4K Self-Study (KM)

Software Engineer — pre-course preparation.

SL 4L Self-Study (SWE)

UX Designer — pre-course preparation.

SL 4N Self-Study (UX)

SL 4O Self-Study (Plat Eng)

Platform Engineer — pre-course preparation.

SL 5G Self-Study (ORSA Adv)

Advanced ORSA — pre-course preparation.

SL 5H Self-Study (AI Adv)

Advanced AI Engineer — pre-course preparation.

SL 5M Self-Study (ML Adv)

Advanced ML Engineer — pre-course preparation.

SL 5J Self-Study (PM Adv)

Advanced Product Manager — pre-course preparation.

SL 5K Self-Study (KM Adv)

Advanced Knowledge Manager — pre-course preparation.

SL 5L Self-Study (SWE Adv)

Advanced Software Engineer — pre-course preparation.

SL 5N Self-Study (UX Adv)

Advanced UX Designer — pre-course preparation.

SL 5O Self-Study (Plat Adv)

Advanced Platform Engineer — pre-course preparation.

Lesson Plans (5 — click to expand)

Instructor lesson plans for SL 1 Maven User.

SL 1 Lesson Plans

SL 2 Lesson Plan Outlines

Instructor lesson plan outlines for SL 2 Builder.

SL 3 Lesson Plan Outlines

Instructor lesson plan outlines for SL 3 Advanced Builder.

SL 4 Specialist Lesson Plans

Instructor lesson plan outlines for all SL 4 specialist tracks.

TEMPLATE

Lesson Plan Template

Blank lesson plan template for course development.

Administrative & Institutional (12 — click to expand)

POI

Program of Instruction

MSS curriculum Program of Instruction.

TEO

Training & Evaluation Outline

MSS training and evaluation outline.

CDR GUIDE

Commander’s Guide — MSS Training

For CDRs and XOs: who trains on what, timelines, command responsibilities, and enrollment procedures.

Standard operating procedure for course enrollment, including training records requirements.

Enrollment SOP