1 Module 1 Receipt Of Mission & Mission Analysis

2 Enabling Learning Objective TASK: Receive the Mission and Conduct Mission Analysis. CONDITION: As a member of a Corps level staff, given oral and written requirements, a general and special situation, a higher headquarters OPORD, maps, materials, unit status and appropriate references. STANDARD:  Perform initial assessment and produce the initial WARNO.  Perform mission analysis, and identify specified and implied tasks, time available, apply constraints, and commander’s guidance to determine the essential tasks.  Determine capabilities of forces available, current personnel, operational logistical readiness, and force ability to conduct sustained operations.  Prepare the staff products of the mission analysis phase to include analysis of the battlefield environment and battlefield effects.  Prepare a restated mission statement; brief and receive approval by the commander.

3 Step 6: COA APPROVAL Step 3: COA DEVELOPMENT Step 4: COA ANALYSIS (WAR GAME) Step 5: COA COMPARISON Step 7: ORDERS PRODUCTION INPUTOUTPUT Step 2: MISSION ANALYSIS  Mission received from higher HQs or deduced by the commander and staff lHigher HQs order/plan lHigher HQs IPB lStaff Estimates  Restated mission  Initial Cdr’s intent and planning guidance, and CCIR lUpdated staff estimates lInitial IPB products  Refined Cdr’s intent and planning guidance lEnemy COAs lCOA statement and sketches l Wargame results lCriteria for comparison  Decision Matrix  Approved COA  Refined Cdr’s intent lRefined CCIR  Cdr’s Initial Guidance lWARNO  Restated mission  Initial Cdr’s intent and planning guidance  Initial CCIR lUpdated staff estimates lInitial IPB products lInitial ISR plan lPreliminary movement lWARNO lUpdated staff estimates and products lCOA statements and sketch  Refined Cdr’s intent and planning guidance lWargame results lDecision support templates lTask organization lMission to subordinate units lRecommended CCIR  Decision matrix  Approved COA  Refined Cdr’s intent  Refined CCIR  High pay-off target list lWARNO  OPLAN / OPORD Step 1: RECEIPT OF MISSION MDMP Steps WARNO

4 1. Alert the staff. 2. Gather the tools. 3. Update staff estimates. 4. Perform an initial assessment. 5. Issue the initial guidance. 6. Issue initial Warning Order. Receipt of Mission

5 1. Alert the Staff FM 5-0 paragraph 3-46  Operations section alerts staff of pending planning requirement.  Unit SOPs identify: - Who participates in mission analysis - Who are the alternates - Where they should assemble  Supporting and attached units have copies of your unit SOP so they understand their responsibilities.  If the commander desires collaborative planning, participants from subordinate units are notified.

6  Mission analysis tools include: - Higher HQ order or plan and operational graphics - Maps of the area of operations (AO) - Both own and higher HQ SOPs - Appropriate field manuals - Current staff estimates - Other materials and products required  Staff will develop a list of requirements for each type of mission. 2. Gather the Tools Receipt of Mission

7 3. Update Staff Estimates  Each staff section begins updating their estimate: - Status of friendly units and resources - Continuous throughout the operations process  Staff members monitor, track, and aggressively seek information important to their functional area. FM 5-0 paragraph 3-48

8 4. Perform an Initial Assessment Commander and staff conduct a quick initial assessment to determine:  Time available from mission receipt to mission execution.  Time needed to plan and prepare for the mission.  Current IPB and other intelligence products available.  Staff estimates already current and those that need updated.  Time required to position critical elements for upcoming operation.  Staff’s experience, cohesiveness, and level of rest or stress. FM 5-0 paragraph 3-49 Receipt of Mission

9 Critical product is an initial operational time line:  Allocation of available time to plan, prepare, and execute mission.  Balance desire for detailed planning against time available to plan and prepare.  Refined during mission analysis. CofS / XO develops the staff planning time line:  Outlines how long the staff can spend on each step.  When products are due and to whom.  Locations and times for meetings and briefings. 4. Perform an Initial Assessment FM 5-0 paragraph through 3-53 Receipt of Mission

10  Guidance to subordinate units as early as possible allows maximum time for their planning and preparation for operations.  Aggressively coordinate, de-conflict, integrate, and assess plans at all levels, vertically and horizontally.  General rule: allocate two-thirds of available time for subordinate units to conduct planning and preparation.  Time, more than any other factor, determines the detail to which the staff can plan. Allocate Available Time (1/3d - 2/3d rule, 1/5ths - 4/5ths) 16:0017:0018:0019:0020:0021:0022:0023:0000:0001:0002:0003:0004:00 Order Due Subordinate Unit’s Planning Time Mission Execution

11 (Multiple Course of Action Development) Staff Planning Time Line Receipt of Mission Receipt of Mission Analysi s COA Dev COA Compariso n COA Approva l Orders Production WARNO #1 WARNO #2 WARNO #3 Mission Analysis Briefing COA Approva l Briefing OPORD Briefin g OPORD Issued COA Analysis 0100 hours 24 hours available

12 Commander’s guidance includes:  Initial operational time line.  Necessary coordination to perform, including liaison (LNOs) personnel to dispatch.  Authorized movement (to include positioning of C2 system nodes).  Additional staff tasks, to include specific information requirements.  Collaborative planning times and locations (if desired).  Initial IR or CCIR (as required). ** Not to be confused with mission analysis task #15 - Issue the Commander’s Planning Guidance. FM 5-0 paragraph 3-54 Receipt of Mission 5. Issue the Initial Guidance

13 WARNO should contain as a minimum:  The type of operation.  The general location of the operation.  The initial operational time line.  Any movements to initiate.  Any collaborative planning sessions directed by the commander.  Initial IR or CCIR.  ISR tasks. 6. Issue WARNO #1 Receipt of Mission

14 Copy # of # copies Issuing HQ Place of issue DTG Message ref number WARNING ORDER _______ References: Refer to higher headquarters OPLAN/OPORD, and identify map sheet for operation. Optional. Time Zone Used Throughout the Order: (Optional) Task Organization: (Optional) (See paragraph 1c.) 1. SITUATION a. Enemy forces. Include significant changes in enemy composition dispositions and courses of action. Information not available for inclusion in the initial WARNO can be included in subsequent warning orders. b. Friendly forces. (Optional) Only address if essential to the WARNO. (1) Higher commander's mission. (2) Higher commander's intent. c. Attachments and detachments. Initial task organization, only address major unit changes. 2. MISSION. Issuing headquarters' mission at the time of the WARNO. This is nothing more than higher headquarters' restated mission or commander's decisions during MDMP.

15 3. EXECUTION. Intent: a. Concept of operations. Provide as much information as available, this may be none during the initial WARNO. b. Tasks to units. Any information on tasks to units for execution, movement to initiate, reconnaissance to initiate, or security to emplace. c. Tasks to combat support units. See paragraph 3b. d. Coordinating instructions. Include any information available at the time of the issuance of the WARNO. It may include the following: CCIR. (Cdr’s Critical Information Requirement) Risk guidance. Deception guidance. Specific priorities, in order of completion. Time line. Guidance on orders and rehearsals. Orders group meeting (attendees, location, and time). Earliest movement time and degree of notice.

16 4. SERVICE SUPPORT. (Optional) Include any known logistics preparation for the operation. a. Special equipment. Identifying requirements, and coordinating transfer to using units. b. Transportation. Identifying requirements, and coordinating for pre-position of assets. 5. COMMAND AND SIGNAL (Optional) a. Command. State the chain of command if different from unit SOP. b. Signal. Identify current SOI edition, and pre-position signal assets to support operation. ACKNOWLEDGE: (Mandatory) NAME (Commander's last name) RANK (Commander's rank) OFFICIAL: (Optional)

17 TASK: Perform Step 1 of MDMP, Receipt of Mission, and issue commander’s initial guidance and the initial warning order. CONDITION: In a classroom environment and given a higher HQ FRAGO or WARNO and all necessary documentation required. STANDARD: Develop the initial operational time line, commander’s guidance and write WARNO #1. Receipt of Mission Receipt of Mission Practical Exercise #1

18 Practical Exercise #1 Deliverables  Commander’s initial guidance.  Initial operational time line.  WARNO #1. Receipt of Mission

19 Step 6: COA APPROVAL Step 3: COA DEVELOPMENT Step 4: COA ANALYSIS (WAR GAME) Step 5: COA COMPARISON Step 7: ORDERS PRODUCTION INPUTOUTPUT Step 2: MISSION ANALYSIS  Mission received from higher HQs or deduced by the commander and staff lHigher HQs order/plan lHigher HQs IPB lStaff Estimates  Restated mission  Initial Cdr’s intent and planning guidance, and CCIR lUpdated staff estimates lInitial IPB products  Refined Cdr’s intent and planning guidance lEnemy COAs lCOA statement and sketches l Wargame results lCriteria for comparison  Decision Matrix  Approved COA  Refined Cdr’s intent lRefined CCIR  Cdr’s Initial Guidance lWARNO  Restated mission  Initial Cdr’s intent and planning guidance  Initial CCIR lUpdated staff estimates lInitial IPB products lInitial ISR plan lPreliminary movement lWARNO lUpdated staff estimates and products lCOA statements and sketch  Refined Cdr’s intent and planning guidance lWargame results lDecision support templates lTask organization lMission to subordinate units lRecommended CCIR  Decision matrix  Approved COA  Refined Cdr’s intent  Refined CCIR  High pay-off target list lWARNO  OPLAN/OPORD Step 1: RECEIPT OF MISSION MDMP Steps WARNO

20  Purpose: Allow commander and staff to see the terrain, see the enemy, and see ourselves, within the context of their assigned mission.  End state: The staff’s visualization of the operation in time and space communicated to the commander. Mission Analysis

21 Mission Analysis End Products See the terrain - Where will we fight? Terrain products help visualize the impact of terrain on the operation:  MCOO as applicable.  Cartoons, photos, models.

22 See the enemy - How will he fight?  Time lines; initial Event Template.  Enemy COAs - SITTEMPs, proposed HVTs, discuss tactics, Order of Battle (OB), and options known versus templated, enemy critical events / decision points, enemy recon template.  NAI / TAI overlay.  PIR.  ISR and Security Concept - Mission Statement.  Task organization, time line, necessary movement.  Time of OPORD, NAI / PIRs. Mission Analysis End Products

23 See ourselves - How we fit into higher HQ fight.  Specified, implied, essential tasks.  Facts, assumptions, constraints.  Capabilities and limitations by BOS.  Integrated time lines  Movement plan - if needed (plan, rehearse, prep).  Restated mission. Mission Analysis End Products

24 Mission Analysis Tasks 1.Analyze higher headquarters order. 2.Perform initial IPB. 3.Determine specified, implied and essential tasks. 4.Review available assets. 5.Determine constraints. 6.Identify critical facts and assumptions. 7.Perform risk assessment. 8.Determine initial CCIR and EEFI. 9.Determine the initial ISR plan.

Update the operational time line. 11. Write the restated mission. 12. Deliver a mission analysis briefing. 13. Approve the restated mission. 14. Develop the initial commander’s intent. 15. Issue the commander’s planning guidance. 16. Issue Warning Order # Review facts and assumptions. Mission Analysis Tasks

26 Mission Analysis TASK 1 - ANALYZE HIGHER HEADQUARTER’S ORDER

27 Mission Analysis Analyze Higher HQ Order It allows the commander and his staff to begin battlefield visualization.  What are the higher headquarters: - Commander’s intent - Mission - Available assets - Area of operations (AO) - Concept of operations - Operational time line  What are the missions of adjacent, supporting, and supported units?  What is the area of operations?  What is the unit mission in relation to higher’s mission and commander’s intent?

28 Paragraph 2. MISSION STATEMENT  The primary goal of the mission: - Attack, Defend - Restore order, Prevent terrorism - Direct Support, Reinforce  Mission start time: - NLT, NET, On Order, Be Prepared Seek clarification with issuing HQ Mission Analysis Analyze Higher HQ Order

29 Paragraph 3. EXECUTION – Commander’s intent:  End state – conditions the force must meet to succeed.  Key tasks – what the force must do to achieve end state.  Expanded purpose: broader operational context of the mission. Paragraph 3a. Concept of the operations:  Provide as much information as available. Mission Analysis Analyze Higher HQ Order

30 TASK 2 – PERFORM INTELLIGENCE PREPARATION OF THE BATTLEFIELD (IPB) Mission Analysis

31 The IPB is a SYSTEMATIC, CONTINUOUS PROCESS of analyzing the threat and effects of the battlefield environment on the unit.  Define the Battlefield Environment: Includes identifying characteristics that influence friendly and threat operations.  Describes the Battlefield Effect: Includes effects of terrain, weather, and civil considerations.  Evaluate the Threat: Analyzing intelligence to determine how adversaries organize for combat and conduct operations under similar circumstances.  Determine Threat Courses of Action: All combat multipliers enemy could use. FM 5-0 paragraph 3-62 Mission Analysis 2. Perform IPB

32 Mission Analysis 2. Perform IPB IPB products will include:  Modified combined obstacles overlay (MCOO).  Enemy situational template (SITTEMP).  High-value targets (HVT).  Involves the entire staff – not just an S2 function. FM 5-0 paragraph 3-62

33 TASK 3 – DETERMINE SPECIFIED, IMPLIED AND ESSENTIAL TASKS Mission Analysis

34 SPECIFIED TASKS – Specifically assigned to a unit by its higher headquarters. IMPLIED TASKS – Must be performed to accomplish a specified task, but which are not stated in a higher headquarters order. ESSENTIAL TASKS – Must be executed to accomplish the mission. These tasks come from SPECIFIED and IMPLIED TASKS and ARE ALWAYS INCLUDED IN THE RESTATED MISSION. FM 5-0 paragraph 3-65 Mission Analysis 3. Determine Specified, Implied and Essential Tasks

35 All Tasks FROM TASK S I E NOTES: NOTES : 1. Tasks taken from the mission, concept of the operation, commander’s intent, scheme of maneuver, sub unit tasks, coordinating instructions and annexes. 2. Prepared by the entire staff. Consolidated by Assistant G3 or S3. Identifying Specified and Implied Tasks Identifying the Tasks Mission Establish Vehicle Checkpoint at X X MB NLT 0500hrs 2OCT05 Mission Conduct tactical road march to checkpoint location X

36 Mission Analysis Practical Exercise #2 TASK: Perform tasks 1, 2, and 3 of Mission Analysis, producing initial IPB products, specified, implied, and essential tasks. CONDITION: In a classroom environment and given a higher HQ FRAGO or WARNO and all necessary documentation required. STANDARD: Have a basic understanding of HQ’s OPORD and a thorough knowledge of tasks 1 through 3 of Mission Analysis.

37 Practical Exercise #2 Deliverables  Produce initial IPB products.  Specified, Implied and Essential Tasks List. Mission Analysis

38 QUESTIONS?

39 Mission Analysis TASK 4 – REVIEW AVAILABLE ASSETS

40 Mission Analysis 4. Review Available Assets  Commander and staff examine additions and deletions from: - Current task organization - Support relationships  Status (current capabilities and limitations of all units): - Consider relationships between essential, specified, implied tasks - Determine if the unit has the assets to perform all tasks -Identify additional resources needed for mission success

41 Unit Task Organization  Additions and deletions.  Support relationships (attached, OPCON).  Unit status (soldiers, equipment).  Determine if the unit has the assets to perform all specified and implied tasks.

42 Mission Analysis TASK 5 - DETERMINE CONSTRAINTS

43 Mission Analysis 5. Determine Constraints Commander and staff identify and understand the higher headquarters commander’s constraints. Constraints take the form of:  A requirement to do something (e.g., maintain a reserve of one company).  A prohibition on action (e.g., no forward recon of Phase Line Bravo before H-hour). Normally found in:  Scheme of maneuver.  Concept of operation.  Coordinating instructions. FM 5-0, paragraph 3-70

44 Mission Analysis TASK 6 - IDENTIFY CRITICAL FACTS AND ASSUMPTIONS

45 Mission Analysis 6. Identify Critical Facts and Assumptions Gather two categories of information concerning assigned tasks:  FACTS – Known data concerning the situation, including enemy and friendly dispositions, available troops, unit strengths and material readiness.  ASSUMPTIONS – Current or future situations that are assumed to be true in the absence of facts and required for the process of planning. FM 5-0 paragraph

46 Mission Analysis 6. Identify Critical Facts and Assumptions Assumptions should be:  VALID – the assumption is likely to be true.  NECESSARY – whether or not the assumption is ESSENTIAL for planning.  REPLACED – with facts as soon as possible. FM 5-0 paragraph

47 Mission Analysis TASK 7 - PERFORM RISK ASSESSMENT

48 Mission Analysis 7. Perform Risk Assessment The commander and staff perform an initial risk assessment to identify:  Tactical risk as related to the presence of an enemy.  Accidental risk as related to all other hazards.  Risk level for each hazard. FM 5-0 paragraph 3-75

49 1. Identify hazards. 2. Assess hazards. 3. Develop controls, determine residual risks, and make risk decisions. 4. Implement controls. 5. Supervise and evaluate. Risks Costs Mission Benefits Mission Analysis 7. Perform Risk Assessment

50 Mission Analysis 7. Perform Risk Assessment

51 Risk/Hazard Examples:  Tactical Risks: –Bridges: enemy may demo or seize first –Friendly logistics support located near fwd line  Accidental Risks: –Flow of traffic along highways –Weather: heat, fatigue – troop hydration –Animals / insects

52 Mission Analysis TASK 8 - DETERMINE INITIAL COMMANDER’S CRITICAL INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS (CCIR) AND ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF FRIENDLY INFORMATION (EEFI)

53 Mission Analysis 8. Determine Initial CCIRs and EEFIs  CCIR are critical to the commander’s visualization of the fight and assist him in making critical battlefield decisions at the right time and place.  CCIR help the commander to: - Filter information down to what is really important - Focus the efforts of his staff and subordinates - Assist in allocation of resources - Assist the staff in making recommendations FM 5-0 paragraph 3-79

54  Normally limited to 10 or less to enhance comprehension and focus on what is needed.  Time sensitive – they drive decisions at decision point.  Assist the COMMANDER with timely decisions.  The STAFF nominates information requirements (IR) to become CCIR. Mission Analysis 8. Determine Initial CCIR

55 Mission Analysis 8. Determine Initial CCIRs and EEFIs  Priority Intelligence Requirements (PIR): Information about the enemy in the form of a question.  Friendly Forces Information Requirements (FFIR): Information about the capabilities of his or adjacent units. FM 5-0 paragraph 3-83

56 CCIR Examples: PIR  When and where will the ACF fire mortar rounds at FOB Victory (LTIOV H+53).  Will Mullah Wali maintain loyalty if we conduct a cordon and search on his nephew’s house (LTIOV H+72). FFIR  When our vehicles fall to 75% Operational.  Kandak “Amber” status in Fuel or Ammunition.

57  Essential Elements of Friendly Information (EEFI): - Not part of CCIR, but are a commander’s priority - What enemy commanders want to know about friendly forces and why - EEFI are the basis for the command’s operation security (OPSEC) plan Mission Analysis 8. Determine Initial CCIRs and EEFIs

58 EEFI Examples:  Unit identification of inbound troops.  Protection of criteria to use the quick reaction force (QRF)  Number of friendly deaths and injuries.  Future fielding of Army equipment.

59 Mission Analysis Practical Exercise #3 TASK: Perform tasks 4-8 of Mission Analysis producing a list of available assets, constraints, critical facts and assumptions, risk assessment, and initial CCIRs and EEFIs. CONDITION: In a classroom environment and given a higher HQ FRAGO or WARNO and all necessary documentation required. STANDARD: Have a basic understanding of HQ’s OPORD and a thorough knowledge of tasks 4 through 8 of Mission Analysis.

60  Develop Task Organization.  Constraints.  Facts and Assumptions.  Risk Assessment.  CCIR. Mission Analysis Practical Exercise #3 Deliverables

61 QUESTIONS?

62 Mission Analysis TASK 9 - DETERMINE INITIAL INTELLIGENCE, SURVEILLANCE, AND RECONNAISSANCE (ISR) PLAN

63 Mission Analysis 9. Determine the Initial ISR Plan Based upon initial IPB:  Identify gaps in the intelligence effort. ISR plan:  Is crucial to the collection efforts to help answer information requirements in developing effective plans.  ISR taskings are updated when the CCIR changes or more information becomes available. FM 5-0 paragraph 3-84

64 1. AO for surveillance and reconnaissance assets. 2. ISR tasks. 3. Provisions for commo, logistics, and fire support. 4. Task organization. 5. The reconnaissance objectives. 6. CCIR and IR. 7. LD or LC time. 8. Initial NAIs. 9. Routes to the AO and passage of lines instructions. 10.Fire support coordinating measures and airspace control measures. 11.Provisions for medical evacuation. ISR Plan should contain 11 items: FM 5-0 paragraph 3-87 Mission Analysis 9. Determine the Initial ISR Plan

65 Mission Analysis TASK 10 – UPDATE THE OPERATIONAL TIME LINE

66 Mission Analysis  Commander and staff refine their plan for the use of available time.  Compare the higher headquarters time line.  Compare operational time line to enemy time line developed in IPB. 10. Update the Operational Time Line

67  Also refine the staff planning time line.  This time line includes: - Subject, time, and location of briefings - Times and medium of collaborative planning sessions - Times, locations, and forms of rehearsals FM 5-0 paragraph 3-89 Mission Analysis 10. Update the Operational Time Line

68 MDMP Parallel Planning FM 5-0, Figure 1-7

69 Mission Analysis TASK 11 – WRITE THE RESTATED MISSION

70 Mission Analysis 11. Write the Restated Mission  C/S, XO or S3 prepares a recommended mission statement.  Based on the mission analysis.  Mission statement is a short sentence or paragraph describing the unit’s essential task and purpose that indicate action to be taken and the reason for doing so. FM 5-0 paragraph 3-90

71 Must contain all elements of mission statement: Mission Analysis 11. Write the Restated Mission Who - will execute the operation (unit / organization)? What - is the unit’s essential task (i.e. occupy, defeat) When - will the operation begin (by time or event) or what is the duration of the operation? Where - will the action occur (AO, objectives, grid coordinates)? Why - will each force conduct the operation (for what purpose or reason)?

72 Restated Mission Statement Example : 1 ST Brigade (Who) secures (What/task) HERAT INT AIRPORT (Where) NLT Day/Time (When) to allow forces to air-land into A0 VICTORY (Why/purpose). On order (When), secure (What/task) OBJ GOLD (Where) to prevent ACF from crossing the HARIRUD RIVER and disrupting operations in AIRHEAD VICTORY (Why/purpose). FM 5-0 paragraph 3-92

73 Mission Analysis TASK 12 – DELIVER A MISSION ANALYSIS BRIEFING

74 Mission Analysis 12. Deliver A Mission Analysis Briefing The staff briefs the commander on:  Mission and commander’s intent two levels up.  Mission, commander’s intent, concept of operations, and deception plan.  Review of commander’s initial guidance.  Initial IPB products (MCOO, SITTEMP,HVTL).  Pertinent facts and assumptions.  Specified, Implied and Essential tasks. FM 5-0 paragraph 3-100

75  Constraints on the operation.  Forces available.  Initial risk assessment.  Recommended initial CCIR and EEFI.  Recommended time lines.  Recommended collaborative planning sessions.  Recommended restated mission. FM 5-0 paragraph Mission Analysis 12. Deliver A Mission Analysis Briefing

76 Mission Analysis TASK 13 - APPROVE THE RESTATED MISSION

77 Mission Analysis 13. Approve the Restated Mission  After the mission analysis briefing, the commander approves the restated mission. - Staff’s recommended restated mission - Modified version of staff’s recommendation - Restated mission that he has developed himself  Once approved, the restated mission becomes the unit mission. FM 5-0 paragraph 3-103

78 Mission Analysis TASK 14 - DEVELOP THE INITIAL COMMANDER’S INTENT

79 Mission Analysis 14. Develop the Initial Commander’s Intent  A clear, concise statement of what the force must do to succeed, but not the method (COA / Concept of Operations) of achieving the end state.  This is the link between the mission and the concept of operations. It states the key tasks that allow subordinate commanders to exercise initiative when unanticipated situations arise or when the original concept of operations no longer applies.  Normally does not exceed five sentences.  3 Parts: Expanded Purpose, Key Tasks, End State. FM 5-0 paragraph 3-104

80 Mission Analysis TASK 15 - ISSUE THE COMMANDER’S PLANNING GUIDANCE

81 What is the commander’s planning guidance?  Developed from the commander’s visualization.  May be broad or detailed, as circumstances require.  Focuses on COA development, analysis, and comparison.  Specific guidance focuses on the essential tasks.  Addresses each BOS plus CMO and IO.  Focuses the staff’s activities in planning the operation. FM 5-0 paragraph Mission Analysis 15. Issue Commander’s Planning Guidance

82 Mission Analysis 15. Issue Commander’s Planning Guidance Commander’s guidance can:  Save staff time by stating planning options the commander does and does not want to consider.  Be written, graphic, or oral  Allow staff to concentrate on developing COAs that meet the commander’s intent.

83  Types of elements in commander’s guidance: Mission Analysis 15. Issue Commander’s Planning Guidance - Decisive operation - Decisive points - Both friendly and enemy COAs to consider or not - Initial CCIR - Potential key decisions - ISR guidance - Risk - Operational time line - Type of order to issue - Priorities for the BOS - Military deception

84 Mission Analysis TASK 16 - ISSUE A WARNING ORDER (Warning Order #2)

85 Mission Analysis 16. Issue Warning Order #2  At a minimum a warning order should contain:  Issued to subordinate and supporting units.  The approved unit mission statement  Commander’s intent  Task organization changes  Attachment / detachment  The unit AO  CCIR and EEFI  Risk guidance  Surveillance and recon instructions  Initial movement instructions  Security measures  Military deception guidance  Mobility and counter-mobility guidance  Specific priorities  Updated operational time line  Guidance on collaborative events and rehearsals

86 TASK 17 - REVIEW FACTS AND ASSUMPTIONS Mission Analysis

87 Mission Analysis 17. Review Facts and Assumptions  Periodic and ongoing review.  Facts change and cause corresponding changes in assumptions; new facts may alter requirements.  The commander and staff must assess impacts of changes on the plan and make necessary adjustments. FM 5-0 paragraph 3-111

88  17 task process.  Begins with receipt of mission.  Includes review of orders 2 levels higher.  Last step continues indefinitely.  IPB is one step of this process.  Is very time sensitive.  Can be performed in a time constrained environment with directives from the commander. Mission Analysis Review

89 Mission Analysis Practical Exercise #4 ACTION: Perform tasks 9-17 of Mission Analysis. CONDITION: In a classroom environment and given a higher HQ FRAGO or WARNO, all necessarydocumentation required, and all products developed during mission analysis. STANDARD: Have a basic understanding of HQ’s OPORD and a thorough knowledge of tasks 9-17 of Mission Analysis. Produce a time line, restated mission, Mission Analysis briefing, commander’s intent, commander’s guidance, WARNO #2, and update facts and assumptions.

90 Mission Analysis Practical Exercise #4 Deliverables  ISR requirements.  Operational time line.  Restated mission.  Mission Analysis briefing.  Approved restated mission.  Initial Commander’s intent.  Commander’s planning guidance.  Warning Order #2.  Updated facts and assumptions.

91  C/S,XOIntro / Purpose  C/S,XOArea of Ops / Interest  G/S3Mission, Intent, Concept 2 levels up  G/S3Review Cdr’s Initial Guidance  G/S2Initial IPB Products  Weather / Terrain (MCOO) Effects  Enemy Situation / Vulnerabilities  Enemy COAs  G/S3Specified / Implied / Essential Tasks  G/S3Constraints on the Operation  G/S3Facts & Assumptions  G/S3Risk  G/S3Recommended CCIR  G/S3 Task Org / Assets Available (TTP)  G/S4Logistics Status (by exception)  FSOCapabilities & Recommended EFSTs  BOSBy Exception (also including CMO and IO)  C/S,XORecommended Time Lines & Restated Mission Mission Analysis Recommended MA Brief Format

92 QUESTIONS?