Maj James Day 28 September 2015

Why do Mission Analysis? Purpose of MA Integrated planning MA in Army doctrine MA in Air Force doctrine Example: large-force employment Bonus: “Morning 3”

Guidelines for effective planning [ADRP 5-0]: Focused Simple, flexible Optimized time Continually refined MDMP (and MA) should [ADRP 5-0] : Enable thoroughness, clarity, sound judgment Drive preparation, formal/informal meetings Provide structure for collaborative/parallel planning

Improved understanding of the situation… guide the force through preparation and execution [ADP 5-0] Most important step in MDMP [FM 6-0]: Orient on current operational environment Better understand situation & problem Identify:what (what must the unit accomplish?) when & where why (what is the purpose of the operation?)

Balancing point – conceptual & detailed [ATP 5-0.1] ADM – ongoing (framing environment/problem) MDMP – step 2 (mission analysis) TLP – step 3 (make tentative plan) Embedded ADM in MDMP MA [ATP 5-0.1] Time-constrained planning Focused on IPB (MA task 2)

Mission Analysis: the most important step of MDMP

Joint Operation Planning Process for Air (JOPPA) Used by COMAFFOR & JFACC Results in Joint Air Operations Plan (JAOP), OPORDs, etc. JOPPA MDMP InitiationReceipt of mission Mission analysisMission analysisCOA development COA analysis & wargamingCOA analysisCOA comparisonCOA approval Plan/order developmentOrders production/dissemination

Army MA “This understanding of the situation and the problem allows commanders to visualize and describe how the operation may unfold in their initial commander’s intent and planning guidance.” [FM 6-0] Air Force MA “Primary purpose of MA is to understand the problem at hand, the purpose of the operation, and issue commander’s guidance to focus the planning process.” [AF Doctrine Annex 3-0] Facts and assumptions about operation HHQ mission and intent Operational limitations COGs (adversary / friendly) – critical req’s / vulnerabilities Potential DPs to affect COGs Specified, implied, and essential tasks Initial force structure analysis MA brief and initial staff estimates Commander’s planning guidance

TIMELINE Pre-Frag Drop Weaponeering Frag Drop 1+00 MPC 3+30 HGI #1 (GICL) 4+00 MPC 5+30 Briefing Prep 6+00 Final Coord 7+00 Crew Rest ME3C-(PC) 2 Mission Environment Enemy Effects Capabilities Plan Phasing Contracts Contingencies RFIs ROLES Mission CC Deputy Msn CC SEAD Package Lead Strike Package Lead Escort Package Lead Tanker Lead Space Lead C2 Lead Intel Non-Kinetic Effects Air Boss OUTPUTS Gameplan Timeline Maps / Imagery Weaponeering Contracts Comm Card