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CPG 1CPG 1Course Of Action (COA) BriefCourse Of Action (COA) Brief

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Agenda

• Planning Assumptions• Concept of Operations• Overview of COA 1• Transition Conditions• Component Detailed Plans

–Force Separation Plan–Humanitarian Assistance Plan– Information Operations Plan–CBRN Plans

• COA Validity Analysis

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CTF ASSUMPTIONS

• CTF to deploy for a period of 6 months.• CTF has not been tasked with

additional missions outside the Combined Operating Area.

• Presence of obstinate military factions who do not want to comply with peace agreement

• Tierra del Oro, Arcadia, Mojave and IDS remain neutral to current conflict between Sonora and Kuhistan.

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COA 1 CONOPS Statement

•To rapidly establish a strong presence in the AO to enforce a DMZ for separation of the SON and KUH forces. Thereafter to mitigate the activities of other hostile groups (KFC, IPM, MW) in the AO before transition to a UN PKF.

•To focus on providing assessments of immediate humanitarian needs while concurrently opening up accesses for IHCs to provide the longer term sustainable HA initiatives.

•To utilize Information Operations to project a credible image for the CTF; the ability and willingness to enforce the mandate.

•End state is to achieve separation of KUH and SON forces, cessation of hostilities, mitigating freedom of actions by hostile groups, facilitating HA efforts and successful transition to the UNPKF.

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Ops Phases

(Overview)

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Overview of Ops Phases (COA 1)

Force SeparationMitigation of Hostile

Group ActivitiesForce Prep (1A)

and Projection (1B)Transition to

UNPK

Phase I Phase II Phase III Phase IV

Military1A• To conduct

planning, training and equipping of CTF troops

• Organize CTF in Honolulu as staging area

1B• Project advance

elements to south KUH

• Link-up with KUH & SON forces

Information Ops• Develop Key

messaging

Humanitarian Assistance

• Project civil advance team to conduct assessment

Military• Establish Salt Lake

City as point of entry for force projection

• Occupy eastern and western sector

• Establish DMZ and enforce MEZ

• Establish Maritime Protection Zone and No-Fly Zone

• Patrolling and securing of major Highways

Information Ops• Military diplomacy • Media operations• Show of force


• Establish CMOC• Prioritize HA needs

Military• Enforce Maritime

and No-Fly Zone• Conduct border

patrols and establish OPs

• Conduct Raids, Cordon and Search Ops to mitigate hostile group activities

• Protect KINs • Patrolling and

securing of major Highways

Information Ops• Military diplomacy • Media operations• Use PsyOps


• Provide security for HA groups

Military• Hand over of DMZ

to UN PKF • Repatriation of CTF

Information Ops• Media operations• Use PsyOps


• Commitment to UN HA efforts

Diplomacy - Will be established continuously throughout the campaign to set the stage for the next phase

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Force Prep (1A)

and Projection (1B)

Force Separation Sustenance of Ops and Mitigation of other

Hostile groups

Transition to

UNPK

1A•Completion of training, planning and equipping

1B•Completion of Advance element deployment in designated area

•Commence deployment of CTF forces in AO

•Establishment of De-Militarized Zone, Military Exclusion Zone, Maritime Exclusion Zone and No-Fly Zone

• SON and KUH forces withdrawn out of DMZ

•Cessation of missile attacks from KUH to SON

•KFC, IPM and MW activities reduced

•All KINS are secured

•IOs/NGOs are able to conduct HA operations in AO safely

•UN PKF forces deployed in AO

• Handover of HA efforts to host nations, local government and UN completed

Transition Conditions

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Component Detailed Plan

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Force Separation Plan

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FORCE SEPARATION ASSUMPTIONS

• Challenging UN Mandate– KUH and SON forces – Belligerent Groups (KFC, MW,

IPM)

• Staging Area established Hawaii, Honolulu, for force preparation and projection

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Force Separation CONOPS Statement

On order, the CTF will stage in Hawaii, Honolulu, to project into the AO and establish DMZ and Military Exclusion Zone to ensure the cessation of armed conflicts between the KUH and SON forces. This will be achieved by deploying the CTF in South KUH/North SON to impose a force separation on the KUH and SON forces by establishing checkpoints, observation post, road blocks, patrols, No Fly Zone and Maritime Protection Zone, to ensure a Stable and Secured environment so as to allow HA effort to be conducted. The operation will end with the transition to UN PKF.

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CTF Force Organization

CTF HQ

Naval Comd

StagingRear HQ

Air Comd

Sector East Comd

Sector West Comd

Land Comd

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2xLSD1xLPD1xLSH1xLSL1xHosp Ship1xLST

1xBde HQ6xInf Bn (1 mech)1xArmour Bn2xMP Coy1x105 Bty1xSig Bn (-)Fwd Log Unit1xLog Pl1xBn Landing Tm1xEngr Bn & 4xEngr Coy2xROWPU unit1xSpt Bn2xSP4xCH47

1xBde HQ6xInf Bn (2 mech)1xArmour Bn1xMP Coy1x155 Bty1xSig Coy 1xLog Pl1xEngr Bn 3xEngr Coy1xROWPU unit1xSpt Bn4xUH602xCH47 (RSAF)

All other Air Assets

SOTF

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Phase I – Force Preparation and Projection

Phase begins with arrival of forces in Staging Area. Purpose is to prepare the CTF for operations and establish contacts and initial agreement with the KUH and SON forces. Main Effort is in the staging of forces. Phase ends when forces met the conditions for force entry.

• CTF Task 1• Staging Operations

• Advance Elements:

2 x Mech Bn Engineer Element Fwd CSS unit SF Element Medical Element Signal Element Civil Affairs Group

Heli Assets PV/Frigates/Log Ship

• Phase 1a To Organise the CTF in Hawaii, Honolulu, as the staging area for force preparation and projection into the AO.

• Phase 1b

To project the advance element to South KUH via Salt Lake City to establish the linkages with the KUH and SON forces To establish a withdrawal timeline with the 2 forces (including air and naval assets) emphasizing on the Movement and Location of their forces/weapons system based on the DMZ and Military Exclusion Zone

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CTF Staging Area, Hawaii, Honolulu

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Phase II – Force Separation

Phase begins with the commencement of separation of conflicting forces. Purpose is to establish a DMZ and Military Exclusion Zone. Main Effort is to occupy and establish the DMZ and Military Exclusion Zone. Phase ends when the DMZ and Military Exclusion Zone are established.

• Remaining CTF:

• To establish Salt Lake City as the point of entry for force projection

• To enforce the DMZ in 2 efforts as follows:

• Stage 1: To occupy Eastern Sector and use it as a base for Quick Reaction force and further force projection • Stage 2: To occupy the Western Sector and establish the DMZ

• To enforce the Military Exclusion Zone

• To enforce No Fly Zone and Maritime Protection Zone

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DMZ/Military Exclusion Zone

WINNEMUCCAWINNEMUCCA

MILFORDMILFORD

Salt Lake CitySalt Lake City

ProvoProvo

ST GEORGEST GEORGE

PANACAPANACA

CEDAR CITYCEDAR CITY

DMZ DMZ (5+5KM)(5+5KM)

Military Military EXCLUSION EXCLUSION ZONE ZONE (30+30KM)(30+30KM)

Int’l BoundaryDMZMilitary Exclusion Zone

LEGEND

Stage1 Deployment

Stage 2 Deployment

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Maritime Protection Zone


MILFORDMILFORD


ProvoProvo

ST GEORGEST GEORGE

PANACAPANACA


Maritime Maritime Protection Zone Protection Zone (12 NM)(12 NM)

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No Fly Zone


MILFORDMILFORD


ProvoProvo

ST GEORGEST GEORGE

PANACAPANACA


No Fly Zone No Fly Zone (10 NM)(10 NM)

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COA 1 Phase III – Sustenance of Operations

and Mitigation of other Hostile Groups

Phase begins with both the KUH and SON Forces out of the DMZ. Purpose is to maintain the force separation while curtailing actions of Hostile groups. Main Effort is to enforce the force separation agreement. Phase ends when transit to UNPKF (overlapping Phase IV)

• CARFOR:• Estb Land CP• Estb Road Blks• Patrols• Observation/Monitoring

Post• Org QRF• Impose Curfew• Conduct Raids and C&S ops• Force/HA Protection• Protection of KINs

• CAFFOR:• Enforce NFZ• Estb Air Traffic control• Spt Heli lift/QRF for

CARFOR• Spt CNVFOR MPA

• CNVFOR:• Enforce MPZ• Estb Sea patrols/ traffic

control

• SOTF:• Raids and C&S ops • Info collection

• To enforce No Fly Zone• To enforce Maritime Enforcement/Protection Zone • To establish Traffic (Land/Air/Sea) control Check Points• To establish Road Blocks• To conduct patrols in and along the perimeter of DMZ• To establish Observation Post to monitor the movement of KUH/SON forces/weapon systems• To organise a Quick Reaction Force (QRF) to response to contingencies• To provide security for HA groups• Help the local authority to impose Curfew in the DMZ when necessary• To conduct Raids, Cordon and Search operations to neutralize the hostile groups• To develop robust force protection measures• Protection of KINs including the IDP camps

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COA 1 Phase IV – Transition to UN PKF

Phase begins with the occupation of forces. Purpose is to set the condition for UN PKF to conduct peacekeeping operations. Main Effort is to establish the conditions for transition. Phase ends when CTF repatriated.

• CTF:• Applicable to all

• To conduct the following transitional activities:• Handing over of the DMZ, No Fly Zone and Maritime protection Zone to UN PKF in phases• Repatriation of CTF

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HA Plan

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Phase I – Force Preparation and Projection (HA)

Phase begins with arrival of forces in Staging Area. Purpose is to establish rapid assessment of the HA needs & the supporting infrastructures. Main Effort is the Civil Affairs Advance Teams . Phase ends when forces assessment is completed & Civil Affairs resources in place.

• CTF Task 1• Staging Operations

• Advance Elements:

Civil Affairs Group

Engineer Element

Fwd CSS unitMedical Element Heli Assets PV/Frigates/Log Ship

• Phase 1a Civil Affairs Advance Tm – Assessment.

• Phase 1b

Full Civil Affairs Forces in-theatreMed/Engr Assessment Team in placeIdentify priority of HA Support LocationIdentify priority of Military Effort & ISO IHC

- Infrastructure requirement

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Phase II – Force Separation

Phase begins with the commencement of separation of conflicting forces. Purpose is to establish a coordination with the HA community. Main Effort is to provide security to support HA. Phase ends when we establish the security protocol to facilitate the HA effort.

CTF HQ

C7/CMOCCivil Affairs Group

Engineer Element

Fwd CSS unitMedical Element Heli AssetsPV/Frigates/Log Ship

• Establish CMOC

•Crisis mitigation – To prioritize immediate HA needs

•Participate in the Humanitarian Information Center

•Establish Civ-Mil security protocol for HA movement

•Identify & prioritize key logistics & Infrastructure points

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COA 1 Phase III – Sustenance of Operations

and Mitigation of other Hostile Groups

Phase begins with a secure climate to have re-establishment of normal IHC & HA effort . Purpose is to normalize the transit IHC & HA effort & allow the local authorities to regain responsibilities. Main Effort is to establish communication & information exchange between all stakeholders & to ensure security within the localities. Phase ends when transit to UNPKF (overlapping Phase IV)

• To establish Traffic (Land/Air/Sea) control Check Points

• To establish Observation Post to monitor the movement of weapons

• To provide security for HA groups

• Protection of Key Installations

•Secure Logistics route

•Ensure IHC freedom of movement

•Coordinate with Intelligent/local police for IDP camp security

CTF HQ

C7/CMOCCivil Affairs Group

Engineer Element

Fwd CSS unitMedical Element Heli AssetsPV/Frigates/Log Ship

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COA 1 Phase IV – Transition to UN PKF

Phase begins with the transition of HA effort to local authority/UN DPKO. Purpose is to set the condition for UN PKF to assume responsibilities. Main Effort is to establish the conditions for transition. Phase ends when CTF repatriated.

• CTF:• Applicable to all

•Finalise commitment to the transition plan

•Coordination & security training completed with the local authorities

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IO Plan

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Information Objectives & Key Messages

• Information Objectives: – To portray the CTF as credible, committed, impartial and

capable of alleviating immediate human sufferings in the conflict area

– To win the support of international audience, MNF supporting nations, KUH and SONORA governments and the local populace in the area of interest

• Key Messages: – 1. The CTF has the UN Mandate to bring peace and stability to

the region.

– 2. The CTF is committed to the UN Mandate and seeks to work with all conflict parties impartially to end the conflict.

– 3. CTF has the capability to ensure a safe environment to facilitate the HA effort in alleviating human sufferings.

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Concept of Information Operations

S Activity Message Target Audience Means

1 Force Preparation & Projection

•CTF is well trained and mission ready•CTF has the UN mandate to bring peace and stability to the AO

•International audience•MNF supporting nations•KUH & SON, Local popn

•Int’national media•Local media•PsyOps Coy

2 Force Separation

•CTF is committed to the UN Mandate•CTF is neutral to all parties•CTF will work with both parties to end conflict•We will take actions on non-compliant parties•CTF has secured the AO for HA effort to commence

•KUH & SON•International audience•IHC

•Military diplomacy•Int’national media•Local media•Show of force

3 Mitigation of other hostile groups

•CTF is capable of eliminating the terrorist groups in the AO•Terrorist actions caused sufferings and poverty to the ethnic Mestizos•Peaceful means to resolve issues•Deny support for terrorist groups to reduce sufferings

•Terrorist groups•Terrorist sponsors•Local populace•International audience

•Int’national media•Local media•Show of force•PsyOps Coy (leaflets, posters, loudspeaker ops)

4 Transition to UN PKF

•CTF has secured the AO•The reconstruction phase requires the expertise of the UN PKF•All parties to support the UN PKF

•International audience•MNF supporting nations•KUH & SON•Local populace

•Int’national media•Local media•PsyOps Coy (leaflets, posters, loudspeaker ops)

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CBRN Plan

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CBRN & EOD Specialist Forces

•Staff Grp–Within the CTF

•Units–C – C+180

1 x CBRE Sect (S’pore)1 x CBRD Tm1 x EOD Tm

–C – C+60 1 x Monitoring & Survey Tm (USMC)

1 x NBC Sect (USMC) 2 x EOD Tms (USMC)

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CBRN Considerations

Radiological threats – 3 Sites

• Uranium enrichment facility

• Plutonium reprocessing facility

• Light water reactor

Phosgene - Unknown locations/ quantities

Transportation routes

PROTECTION-Avoidance - Force Equipping Policy (individual level)- Pre-deployment skills trg- Monitoring and controlled access

OTHER CM CONSIDERATIONS- Psychological Effects- Mass Casualty Mgmt- Environmental Impacts

MITIGATION- Prevent spread of contamination- Avoidance/ localized evacuation- Prepare medical/ logistics trains

DETECTION- Communications- Environmental Monitoring - Intel collection- Medical Surveillance

Most likely - IED– Chem Improvised Explosive Device– Radiological Dispersal Device

(RDD)

Worst Case - Breach of any radiological facility

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Recommendations

• Require individual protective and detection equipment, training for all CTF personnel–Provide these for countries lacking them

• Secure areas around the Kuhistan nuclear plant, TIM facilities–Also monitor TIM transport–Ensure safe condition for inspection of facilities

• Be prepared to develop contingency plans for various cases–Have a rapid response team prepared plus CBRN special

staff with needed expertise• Contingency mechanisms to rapidly bring in key materials/

personnel for consequence management–For example, antibiotics, antivirals, ventilators,

decontamination materials

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COA VALIDITY ANALYSIS

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Validity Criteria 1,2 or 3 REMARKS

Speed of Deployment 2 Deployment in phases in tandem with the withdrawal of SON and KUH forces

Sustainability 3 Establishment of staging area in Honolulu which is close to AO

Flexibility 2 Establishment of a sizeable QRF for flexible deployment

Capacity to react to contingencies 3 Establishment of a sizeable QRF to react to contingencies

Simplicity 3 Simple C2 structure.

Unity of Effort 3 Focus activities in each phase

Contribute to Long Term Peace Process

2 Proper transition to UN PKF

Force Protection 3 Robust ROE, use of mechanized forces in high threat areas

COA Validity Analysis

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THE END

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DPs & Prioritised Supporting Effects

Ops End States

Stable & secured

environment

DP 7 : CTF Organised and Mission-ReadySE 17: Effective force compositionSE 18: Effective force protection SE 19 Effective Force CapabilitiesSE 20: Positive Public Confidence

EstablishCTF’s Credibility

DP 1 : Hostility between Kuhistan and Sonora has CeasedSE 1: Establish conflict resolution process SE 2: Armed Forces Cease Conflict CampaignSE 3: Key Installations are prevented against sabotage

Strengthen KUH & SON

commitment to the peace process

Mitigate humanitarian

disasters DP 2 : CTF Facilitates Humanitarian Assistance (HA)SE 4: Secure area of interestSE 5: CTF able to Render Immediate crisis Management SupportSE 6: Assessment of Immediate Humanitarian NeedsSE 7: Facilitation of HA effort

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DP 5 : Kuhistan’s Peaceful Nuclear & Chemical Programs are Verified

DP 6 : Territorial Integrity Is RestoredSE 15: Political Govt of KUH & SON Support Peace Agreement & National Reconstruction ProcessSE 16: International Border btw KUH & SON are established

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DP 3 : Hostile Groups’ freedom of action & sanctuary are denied.SE 8a: Deny hostile groups’ movement in KUHSE 8b: Deny hostile groups’ sanctuary and activities in KUHSE 9: Gaining the trust and confidence of local populace and refugees by CTF & IHCSE 10: Respond effectively and decisively to terrorist activitiesSE 11: Building host nation anti-terrorism capabilities

33 DP 8 : IDP & Refugees ResettledSE 21: Secured environment as per DP 2

Curtail hostile group

activities 88

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DP 4 : External supports for hostile groups’ activities are deniedSE 12: Denial of International Support for Hostile ActivitiesSE 13: Denial of funds, material, training and sanctuaries from outside KUH.SE 14: No increase in KFC cadre from neighboring countries

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