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Brigadier Mark Kelly, AM

Australian ArmyDirector - Combined Planning Group

US CENTRAL COMMAND

Brigadier Mark Kelly, AM

Australian ArmyDirector - Combined Planning Group

US CENTRAL COMMAND

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Australian Experience

• WW I, WW II – Coalition warfare – senior Ally lead.

• Post WW II – Cold War conflicts – senior Ally lead.

• Post Cold War – UN and regional peace keeping including lead nation role and command of UN ops. • Post 9/11 – Global war on terrorism – coalition of the willing – Senior Ally lead.

Coalition OperationsCoalition Operations

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“I envision a Combined HQ capable of planning, coordinating, and executing

military operations that leverage all elements of the OEF Coalition.”

Commander USCENTCOM – July 2002

Commander’s Vision and IntentCommander’s Vision and Intent

• Build on success of Coalition contributions to OEF• Sustain Coalition • Increase International contribution to headquarters planning

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CPG - Phased CPG - Phased IntegrationIntegration

• Pre 9/11 -- Limited International Presence at CENTCOM• Post 9/11 -- Rapidly grown OEF Coalition• Winter 02-3 -- Introduce Combined Planning to CENTCOM Staff• Spring 03-Now -- Integrate Combined Planning into Staff

Commander’s intent:Increase OEF Coalition staff integration

CENTCOM Coalition Integration Work GroupEstablished

June ‘02 July August OctoberSeptember November December January ‘03

CDR letters to CHODs requestsnominees

CPG established(U.S. reps only)

Nominationsreceived

Selection andnotification process

First non-US CPG membersarrive

CPG conceptdevelopedand approved

SNRsbriefed on CPGconcept

Remaining non-US CPG membersarrive

CPG task loading, Interstaff coordination, team training

CPG - From Concept to Operationalized Planning Capability

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The CPG, as a HQ USCENTCOM staff element, will directly advise the Combined Forces Commander with strategic assessments, operational, political-military & civil-military analyses in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM (OEF).

Tasking will be directed by the JPG to ensure coherence of effort for planning and analysis tasks ranging from near to long-term, strategic to operational, military and humanitarian assistance.

The creation of the CPG is a key step toward the evolution of further HQ USCENTCOM combined capabilities to take forward the Global War on Terrorism.

CPG MissionCPG Mission

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JPG = Joint Planning Group

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• 4 x Deputy Directors • 3 x Intel Planners • 4 x Ground Planners• 4 x Air Planners• 2 x Naval/Maritime Planners• 2 x Logistics Planners • 2 x CMO Planners • 3 x Regional Planners• 1 x Admin Specialist NCO

CPG ManningCPG Manning

Director-CPG One Star Flag Officer, Non-U.S.

26 x billets:20 x non US 6 x U.S.

Additional Planners and Staff Tasked from USCENTCOM, as required

Combined

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• CPG concept developed

• Nations provide nominations

• Selections made

August ’02-Jan ‘03

DecemberMarch April May

• CPG Fully manned 26 Jan ‘03

June

Integrated Planning Capability for the Command – Mapping the Way Ahead

Afghanistan Strategic Level Review

HOA CONOPS Spt

Future of the Coalition considerations?

July August

AOR Commander’s Estimate

ANA Ph II CONOPS

• Now - Integrate combined planning into the staff via the CPG

• Future - Explore opportunities to expand Combined Staff

26 personnel20 nationsOne Team!

CPG – USCENTCOM’s Integrated PlannersCPG – USCENTCOM’s Integrated Planners

NovemberOctoberSeptember

AOR Commander’s Estimate AOR Commander’s Estimate

AFG Ph IV CONOPS Spt

Theater Strategy Support

Comprehensive AOR-Wide OEF Campaign Plan Review with Recommendations

Regional Assessments