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= Tech Pathways (Return to Unit) =
= Tech Pathways (Return To Unit) =


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== GAP - TRON ==
== GAP - TRON ==
The GAP-TRON program is a 9-month digital up-skilling initiative, starting with a 3-month full-time boot camp followed by a 6-month apprenticeship with one of the program’s teams.


a 9-month digital up-skilling program for coding (3-month full-time boot camp into a 6-month apprenticeship on one of our teams). ### How To Apply https://url.irregular.chat/msuite ## The Software Factory (Futures Command)
=== How to Apply ===
Visit [https://url.irregular.chat/msuite GAP-TRON Application Portal].


There are options for cohorts to [https://armyfuturescommand.com/software-factory/ The Software Factory] with utilization back at your unit. This ends up being about a year away from your unit.
== The Software Factory ==
The Software Factory, part of Army Futures Command, provides opportunities for cohorts to develop their software and technical skills with utilization back at their units. Participants spend about a year away from their units, with training hosted at Austin Community College in Austin, Texas.


The Army Software Factory is part of Army Futures Command and is developing a first-of-its-kind integrated software development initiative to teach, develop and employ self-sustaining talent from all ranks within the military and civilian workforce. The first cohort began in January 2021, with future cohorts starting every six months comprised of approximately 25 Soldiers and 5 DA Civilians. Our team is housed in the Austin Community College Rio Grande Campus in downtown Austin, TX. We are establishing an environment that is more conducive to building modern software solutions – this includes wearing civilian clothes and building a flat organization where everyone is on a first-name basis, and skill can eclipse rank. Above all, our motto is “By Soldiers, For Soldiers.”[1]
The initiative began in January 2021, with new cohorts starting every six months, consisting of approximately 25 Soldiers and 5 DA Civilians. The Software Factory emphasizes a modern, flat organizational structure where skills and contributions eclipse rank. The motto is "By Soldiers, For Soldiers."<ref>[https://armyfuturescommand.com/software-factory Army Futures Command Software Factory]</ref>


The Software Factory is based at Austin Community College in Austin, Texas. [2]
=== Positions Available ===
* Software Developers
* UI/UX Designers
* Product Managers
* Platform Engineers


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=== How to Apply ===
=== Positions available ===
Contact the designated chat for application details.


'' Software Developers
For insights into roles, interviews with participants from the pilot project (NIPR login required):
'' UI/UX Designers
* [https://web.microsoftstream.com/video/334a1383-346a-4019-b8e5-e738199629cd Product Manager Interview]
'' Product Managers
* [https://web.microsoftstream.com/video/4c0086ce-5bf5-4275-b9f0-3edc4376735b UI/UX Designer Interview]
'' Platform Engineers
* [https://web.microsoftstream.com/video/e4156126-7d05-464c-93db-6b1b5326506a Software Engineer Interview]
* [https://web.microsoftstream.com/video/87f43df4-28cd-4b81-9f3e-7417f0a5197a Platform Engineer Interview]


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== Certifications ==
=== How To Apply ===
Refer to the [[certifications|Certifications Resources]] page for more information.


Contact in the Chat.
== Courses ==
=== Q&A ===
==== Q: Recommend an OT tech exploitation class (not SANS) ====
'''A: CISA 301v and 401v'''
* These are free online courses. CISA 301v covers OT cybersecurity fundamentals.<ref>[https://www.cisa.gov/cybersecurity-training CISA Cybersecurity Training]</ref>
* Advanced OT exploitation training is rare. The Cyber Mentor (TCM) offers a vendor and certification series with excellent reviews and reasonable pricing: [https://academy.tcm-sec.com/courses TCM Academy].<ref>[https://academy.tcm-sec.com/courses TCM Academy Courses]</ref>


The following links are to interviews conducted with someone in each of the roles from the pilot project (NIPR Login Required): [3] [https://web.microsoftstream.com/video/334a1383-346a-4019-b8e5-e738199629cd Product Manager] [https://web.microsoftstream.com/video/4c0086ce-5bf5-4275-b9f0-3edc4376735b UI/UX Designer] [https://web.microsoftstream.com/video/e4156126-7d05-464c-93db-6b1b5326506a Software Engineer] [https://web.microsoftstream.com/video/87f43df4-28cd-4b81-9f3e-7417f0a5197a Platform Engineer] ## Certifications See the Cert Chat [[certifications|Certifications Resources]] ## Courses ### Q&amp;A #### Q: Recommend an OT tech exploitation class &amp;&amp; not SANS ##### A: CISA 301v and 401v &gt; A: CISA 301v and 401v are free online; 301 is OT cybersecurity, but its very fundamental. &gt; &gt; There probably isn’t an OT OCO course out there frankly. I have some OT exposure, and there isn’t anyone doing real pen tests in real OT environments, mostly just the IT side of a utility provider. &gt; &gt; Dragos might have some red teamers, but even they won’t be OT pros. What is your desired end state and target? What kind/sector of OT or util, and what D4M kinda of thing are you looking for? OT OCO is relatively rare at NSA and Cybercom CMTs because they are all dual-use. I will do an exercise targeting virtual scada early next year if you want more details, you can pm me. (Skyler G, 20231003) ##### A: The Cyber Mentor (TCM) &gt; A: More of a vendor &amp; cert series than specific OT, but The Cyber Mentor (TCM) has a lot of good training to build a path towards OSCP or lower-level content. TCM has excellent reviews &amp; it’s priced for the unsponsored commoner. https://academy.tcm-sec.com/courses (Cliff Mc, 20231003)
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==== Q: Anyone been to JACWC? ====
==== Q: Anyone been to JACWC? ====
'''A:'''
* JACWC is a cyber planning course similar to JPP with added cyber methodologies. It has replaced JNAC, which is now defunct. 
* Recommendations:
** CEAC is now included in the 170A WOBC curriculum.
** The Mission Commander Course at the CCOE Cyber Schoolhouse is a joint course and considered a better option.


WTF is it and what’s the experience required? Is it even worth the time?Anyone been to JACWC? WTF is it and what’s the experience required? Is it even worth the time?
== References ==
 
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COPC is just JPP for cyber planning with some extra cyber methodologies (Ross)
 
JNAC is dead, they recommended JCOPC as replacement. (FK)
 
Yea, now they are piping all the 170As in WOBC though CEAC (Tim)


JNAC, JCOPC, JACWC have been a real thorn in my side. Seems to generate V-Tipped O’s or Senior NCO’s who understand about 10% of the situation or requirements, but feel far to confident to speak with confidence to Cyber Planning and execution. It breaks down CMF org flow which is good to know, like who do I go to at the next echelon to fix a problem, but other than that I haven’t seen them be very helpful. Mission Commander Course at CCOE Cyber School house seems to be the better option, its Joint I believe. (Skyler G) ## References — 1. https://armyfuturescommand.com/software-factory 2. https://taskandpurpose.com/news/army-futures-command-software-factory/ 3. https://afcwebsite.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/uploads/assets/Army_Software_Factory_Web_Infosheet_5_MAY_21_0b764e291d.pdf
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Revision as of 17:40, 3 December 2024

Tech Pathways (Return to Unit)

GAP - TRON

The GAP-TRON program is a 9-month digital up-skilling initiative, starting with a 3-month full-time boot camp followed by a 6-month apprenticeship with one of the program’s teams.

How to Apply

Visit GAP-TRON Application Portal.

The Software Factory

The Software Factory, part of Army Futures Command, provides opportunities for cohorts to develop their software and technical skills with utilization back at their units. Participants spend about a year away from their units, with training hosted at Austin Community College in Austin, Texas.

The initiative began in January 2021, with new cohorts starting every six months, consisting of approximately 25 Soldiers and 5 DA Civilians. The Software Factory emphasizes a modern, flat organizational structure where skills and contributions eclipse rank. The motto is "By Soldiers, For Soldiers."[1]

Positions Available

  • Software Developers
  • UI/UX Designers
  • Product Managers
  • Platform Engineers

How to Apply

Contact the designated chat for application details.

For insights into roles, interviews with participants from the pilot project (NIPR login required):

Certifications

Refer to the Certifications Resources page for more information.

Courses

Q&A

Q: Recommend an OT tech exploitation class (not SANS)

A: CISA 301v and 401v

  • These are free online courses. CISA 301v covers OT cybersecurity fundamentals.[2]
  • Advanced OT exploitation training is rare. The Cyber Mentor (TCM) offers a vendor and certification series with excellent reviews and reasonable pricing: TCM Academy.[3]

Q: Anyone been to JACWC?

A:

  • JACWC is a cyber planning course similar to JPP with added cyber methodologies. It has replaced JNAC, which is now defunct.
  • Recommendations:
    • CEAC is now included in the 170A WOBC curriculum.
    • The Mission Commander Course at the CCOE Cyber Schoolhouse is a joint course and considered a better option.

References

  1. ↑ Army Futures Command Software Factory
  2. ↑ CISA Cybersecurity Training
  3. ↑ TCM Academy Courses
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