The Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security serves as the Fort Novosel staff proponent for contingency and mobilization operations, training support operations, ranges, security and foreign disclosure programs, installation educational support programs, and weather forecast operations.

DPTMS directs, supervises and controls the resources assigned to the directorate; reviews and analyzes operations and reports on findings with recommendations for improvement, formulates, documents, and implements policies and procedures; and advises the garrison commander on matters which impact on assigned responsibilities.

Divisions
The Plans, Operations and Mobilization Division prepares and coordinates operational, emergency, disaster, force protection, mobilization and demobilization, and special plans, policies, and directives for the assigned/attached organizations and tenant units. The division also mans and operates the Installation Operations Center on a 24/7 basis.
The Security Office manages the garrison's security programs.
The Training Division provides seamless support to our customers with training opportunities in meeting mission requirements. Our approach centers on full spectrum operations by enabling live, virtual and constructive training environments supported by ammunition, training lands, and facilities. Our mission includes visual information studio services (DA photos), graphics arts, video, audio, multimedia and presentation support services and Training Aids, Devices, Simulators and Simulations to meet training objectives.