Crisis Action PlanningCrisis Action Planning

01 January 2006

CTF Operation OrderCTF Operation Order

UNCLASSIFIED

CTF Training

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Purpose

Discuss the process of preparing and issuing a coalition/combined task force (CTF) operation plan (OPLAN) and operation order (OPORD).

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References

JP 3-0 Doctrine for Joint OperationsJP 3-0 Doctrine for Joint Operations

JP 5-00.2 JTF Planning JP 5-00.2 JTF Planning Guidance & ProceduresGuidance & Procedures

MNF SOPMNF SOPMULTINATIONAL FORCE

STANDING OPERATING PROCEDURES(MNF SOP)

Version 1.6February 2006

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Definitions

OPLAN-

AN OPERATION PLAN FOR THE CONDUCT OF COALITION OPERATIONS THAT CAN BE USED AS THE BASIS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF AN OPERATION ORDER (OPORD). INCLUDES ALL ANNEXES AND MOVEMENT PLAN (TPFDD).

OPORD-

A DIRECTIVE ISSUED BY A COMMANDER TO SUBORDINATE COMMANDERS FOR THE PURPOSE OF EFFECTING THE COORDINATED EXECUTION OF AN OPERATION CONPLAN-

A COALITION OPERATION PLAN IN AN ABBREVIATED CONCEPT FORMAT FOR THE CONDUCT OF COALTION OPERATIONS. IT CAN BE CONVERTED TO AN OPLAN, CAMPAIGN, OR OPORD. IT MAY OR MAY NOT INCLUDE A FULL SET OF ANNEXES AND MOVEMENT PLAN (TPFDD).

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Crisis Action Planning Process

IISituationSituation

DevelopmentDevelopment

IIIICrisisCrisis

AssessmentAssessment

IIIIIICOACOA

DevelopmentDevelopment

IVIVCOACOA

SelectionSelection

VVExecutionExecutionPlanningPlanning

VIVIExecutionExecution

Strat Strat CDR’sCDR’s

AssessmentAssessment

Strat CDRStrat CDRWarningWarning

OrderOrderStrat Strat CDR’sCDR’s

EstimateEstimate

Strat CDRStrat CDRPlanningPlanning

Or AlertOr AlertOrderOrder

Strat CDRStrat CDRDeploymentDeployment

Or ExecuteOr ExecuteOrderOrder

CCTF’sCCTF’sEstimateEstimate

Strat CDRStrat CDRDeploymentDeployment

Or ExecuteOr ExecuteOrderOrder

StratStratCDR’sCDR’s

WarningWarningOrderOrder

Strat CDRStrat CDRPlanningPlanning

Or AlertOr AlertOrderOrder

NationalNationalAuthoritiesAuthorities& Supported& SupportedStrategicStrategicCDRCDR

OPORDOPORD

Supported Supported Strategic CDRStrategic CDR

CCTFCCTF

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Task: Prepare Campaign or Major Operations and Related

Orders

Allow the Component

At Least 67% of the Total

Planning Time From The

Receipt of the Warning

Order to Execution

Publish the Order in

The Specified Format

Make a Plan or Order

That Reflects the Concept

And Intent of The Supported Strategic

Commander

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Responsibilities

• CTF commander– OPORD “owner”– Assigns responsibilities

• C3 / C5 as chief architect– OPORD “builder”

• CTF staff – OPORD “subcontractors”

• LNOs– OPORD “consultants”

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Process

Staff estimate•Living document / detailed

plans•CTF staff’s blueprint•Feeds into the annexes

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• Clarity

• Completeness

• Brevity

• Initiative

• Synchronization

• Timeliness

Principles of a good OPORD

Process- Continued -

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Synchronization• Who: (C3/C5)

• What: (annexes with each

other and basic plan)

• Why: (clear, complete,

and integrated order)

• How: (CPG and exchange

of orders)?

Process- Continued -

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CCTF

OPORD

Follow MNF SOP format

Product

The basic plan• Situation [C2,C3/C5]

• Mission [CPG/C3/C5]

• Execution [CPG/C3/C5]

• Administration and logistics [C4]

• Command and control [CPG/C3/C5]

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• References

• CTF task organization– Listed in annex A

• Situation– General

– Area of concern

– Deterrent options

– Enemy forces

OPORD Format

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OPORD Format- Continued -

• Situation

– Friendly forces

– Assumptions

– Legal considerations

• CTF mission

statement

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• Command and control– Command relationships– Command posts– Succession to command– Command, control, and

communications system

• Refer to annexes

OPORD Format- Continued -

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Tasks

TRANSMIT THE PLAN/ORDER

ASSEMBLE THE PLAN/ORDER

APPROVE THE PLAN/ORDER

BRIEF THE PLAN/ORDER

ENSURE UNDERSTANDING

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Assemble the Plan

1. ESTABLISH A TIMELINE2. DISSEMINATE “SHELLS”

3. RECEIVE STAFF INPUT4. ASSEMBLE AND INTEGRATE MAJOR PARAGRAPHS

5. ASSEMBLE AND INTEGRATE STAFF ANNEXES

6. REVIEW PLAN FOR CONSISTENCY

Who’s Responsible?

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Plan Prep Team Options

FUTURE

OPS (FOPS) CURRENT

OPS (COPS)

C5 PLANS PLANS

CELLCELL

Coalition /

Combined

Planning

Group (CPG) OR....

OR....

Commander’s Estimate

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Assemble The Plan

1. ESTABLISH A TIMELINE

2. DISSEMINATE “SHELLS”

3. RECEIVE STAFF INPUT

4. ASSEMBLE AND INTEGRATE MAJOR PARAGRAPHS

5. ASSEMBLE AND INTEGRATE STAFF ANNEXES

6. REVIEW PLAN FOR CONSISTENCY

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Annexes

PLAN

AB

C

E

D

G

HJK

M

N

P

Q

DO YOU NEED IT?

DO COMPONENTS NEED IT?

DOES IT ADD CLARITY?

• IF SO...

ADD IT TO THE PLAN!

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Assemble the Plan

1. ESTABLISH A TIMELINE

2. DISSEMINATE “SHELLS”

3. RECEIVE STAFF INPUT

4. ASSEMBLE AND INTEGRATE MAJOR PARAGRAPHS

5. ASSEMBLE AND INTEGRATE STAFF ANNEXES

6. REVIEW PLAN FOR CONSISTENCY

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Select a format

Load it on common drive

Assign responsibility

Select appropriate annexes

Brief CPG on requirements

Issue ‘draft’ base

Accept input

CPG review/staff

Draft final plan

Staff the Draft

O-6 review

O-6 review

Assemble the Plan

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Approve the Plan / Order

- Ensure plan/order adheres to guidance from and intent of the CTF establishing authority

- Ensure plan/order adheres to guidance and intent of CCTF

- May be accomplished by an OPORD briefing– May be accomplished by a thorough review and

crosswalk by CCTF/COS/C3– Signifies approval

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CTF

CNAVFOR CAFFOR CSOTFCARFOR CPOTFCMARFOR

• May be accomplished in formal or informal settings

• CCTF, with C3/5, briefs component commanders and key personnel

• Staff reviews pertinent parts of plan/order with staff counterparts

• Brief liaison officers/teams– To the CTF HQ– From the CTF HQ– Use VTC

Brief the Plan / Order

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Transmit the Plan / Order

– Global Command and Control System (GCCS)

– SIPRNET and e-mail– General Service (GENSER)

message– Hard copy via courier– Standard distribution

Ensure receipt by confirmation/

acknowledgment from addressees

Use Redundant Means

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Ensure Understanding

• Does not necessarily signify agreement

• Provides feedback mechanism

• Works in conjunction with plan/order preparation (concurrent planning efforts)

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Task: Prepare Campaign or Major Operations and

Related Orders

• Make a plan or order that reflects the concept and intent of the theater commander.

• Publish the order in the specified format

• Allow the component at least 67% of the total planning time from the receipt of the warning order to execution

• References:– MNF SOP– JP 3-0– JP 5-00.2

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Task Steps

TRANSMIT THE PLAN/ORDER

ASSEMBLE THE PLAN/ORDER

APPROVE THE PLAN/ORDER

BRIEF THE PLAN/ORDER

ENSURE UNDERSTANDING

OPORD Process

Questions?

CTF Training

Enhancing Multinational OperationsEnhancing Multinational Operations

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Back Up Slides

CTF Training

Enhancing Multinational OperationsEnhancing Multinational Operations

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OPORD Required Annexes

• A – Task organization (w/ app 1-5) [C3]

• B – Intelligence (w/ app 1-10) [C2]

• C – Operations (w/ app 1-15) [C3/C5]

• D – Logistics (w/ app 1-6) [C4]

• J – Command relationships (w/ app 1)

[C3]

• K – C4I systems (w/ app 1-5) [C6]

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Annex C – Operations

• Appendix 1 – Nuclear Operations (C3)

• Appendix 2 – NBC Defense / RCAS (C3)

• Appendix 3 – IO / IW (C3)

• Appendix 4 – Special Operations (C3 / C5)

• Appendix 5 – E&R Operations (C3 / C5 w/ CSRC)

• Appendix 6 – Rules of Engagement (C3 / SJA)

• Appendix 7 – Reconnaissance (C3 / C5)

• Appendix 8 – Air Base Operability (C3 / C5)

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Annex C – Operations

- Continued -

• Appendix 9 - Combat Camera (COMCAM)

• Appendix 10 – NEO (C3)

• Appendix 11 – Escape & Evasion (C3 / C5

w/ JSRC)

• Appendix 12 – Counterattack (C3)

• Appendix 13 – EOD (C3 / C5 w/ EOD)

• Appendix 14 – Amphibious Operations

(C3 / C5)

• Appendix 15 – Force Protection (C3 / C5)

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OPORD Additional

Annexes

• E – Personnel (w/ app 1-6) [C1]

• F – Public Affairs (w/ app 1-4) [PAO]

• G – Civil Aaffairs [C3/CA]

• H – Meteorological and

Oceanographic svcs [METOC/C3]

• L – Environmental factors [C4 ENG]

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OPORD Additional

Annexes- Continued -

• M – Mapping, charting, geodesy (w/ app 1-3)

[C3/C2]

• N – Space Operations [C3]

• P – Wartime Host Nation Support (w/ app 1-3) [C4]

• Q – Medical services (w/ app 1-13) [surgeon]

• S – Special Technical Operations [C3]

• V – Interagency coordination (w/ app 1-3) [C5]

• X – Execution checklist [C3/C5]

• Z – Distribution [C3/C5]

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OPORD Approval Brief

Format

• Introduction / mission

• Current friendly situation ops

• Current enemy situation

• Assumptions

• Proposed commander’s intent

• Concept of operations

• Task organization

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OPORD Approval Brief

Format

• Tasks to subordinate units

• Coordinating instructions

• Supporting annexes

• Command and control

• Unresolved issues

• Command guidance