Prepare and Issue the Coalition / Combined Task Force OPORD Multinational Planning Augmentation Team (MPAT) Purpose References Discuss the process of preparing and issuing a joint operation plan and operation order. JP Joint Task Force Planning Guidance and Procedures 13 Jan 99 Other References: JP 3-0 JP 5-0 CJCSM JTF HQ Master Training Guide, 15 Apr 97 and CJCSM A JTF HQ Master Training Guide, March 2000 (Draft) JP 1-02

CAMPAIGN PLAN- A PLAN FOR A SERIES OF RELATED MILITARY OPERATIONS AIMED TO ACHIEVE STRATEGIC AND OPERATIONAL OBJECTIVES WITHIN A GIVEN TIME AND SPACE Definitions OPLAN- AN OPERATION PLAN FOR THE CONDUCT OF MILITARY OPERATIONS THAT CAN BE USED AS THE BASIS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF AN OPERATION ORDER (OPORD). INCLUDES ALL ANNEXES AND DEPLOYMENT / MOVEMENT PLANS. US JP 1-02 DOD DICTIONARY OPORD- A DIRECTIVE ISSUED BY A COMMANDER TO SUBORDINATE COMMANDERS FOR THE PURPOSE OF EFFECTING THE COORDINATED EXECUTION OF AN OPERATION CONPLAN- AN OPERATION PLAN IN AN ABBREVIATED CONCEPT FORMAT FOR THE CONDUCT OF OPERATIONS. IT CAN BE CONVERTED TO A OPLAN, CAMPAIGN, OR OPORD. IT MAY OR MAY NOT INCLUDE A FULL SET OF ANNEXES AND DEPLOYMENT/ MOVEMENT PLANS.

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 Theater Commander

Tasks TRANSMIT THE PLAN/ORDER ASSEMBLE THE PLAN/ORDER APPROVE THE PLAN/ORDER BRIEF THE PLAN/ORDER ENSURE UNDERSTANDING

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

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 Who’s Responsible?

Plan Prep Team Options FUTURE OPS (FOPS) CURRENT OPS (COPS) PLANS C5 PLANS CELL (PLANS) CELL (PLANS) Coalition / Combined Planning Group (CPG) OR.... Commander’s Estimate

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

Annexes PLAN A B C E D G H J K M N P Q DO YOU NEED IT? DO COMPONENTS NEED IT? DOES IT ADD CLARITY? IF SO... ADD IT TO THE PLAN!

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

ASSEMBLE THE PLAN 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

CTF Hq formed COA has been selected Estimates, concept, coordination with components complete Plan assembled Plan issued over redundant means All components and supporting organizations have reviewed and signified receipt and understanding YOU ARE HERE YOU ARE GOING HERE

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 a OPORD briefing – May be accomplished by a thorough review and crosswalk by CCTF / COS / C3 – Signifies approval

Colonels’ “Huddle” PLAN

CCTF CNAVFORCAFFOR CSOTF CARFOR CPOTF CMARFOR u May be accomplished in formal or informal settings u CCTF, with C3/5, briefs component commanders and key personnel u Staff reviews pertinent parts of plan/order with staff counterparts u Brief liaison officers/teams – To the CTF Hq – From the CTF Hq – Use VTC Brief Plan/Order to Component Commanders/Key Staffs/Organizations/ Agencies

Transmit the Plan/Order – Global Command and Control System (GCCS) – SIPRNET and – General Service (GENSER) Message – Hard Copy Via Courier – Standard Distribution Ensure receipt by confirmation/ acknowledgment from addressees Use Redundant Means

How Not To Message complete Plans Officer to message center No one home, plan under the door 12 Hours later Message center guy comes in Plan to the bottom of in-box 12 Hours later, message sent 24 Hours later, components acknowledge receipt Total elapsed time: 48 hours PLAN

Ensure Understanding u Does not necessarily signify agreement u Provides feedback mechanism u Works in conjunction with plan/order preparation (concurrent planning efforts)

Task: Prepare Campaign or Major Operations and Related Orders u Make a plan or order that reflects the concept and intent of the Supported Strategic Commander. u Publish the order in the specified format u Allow the component commands at least 67% of the total planning time from the receipt of the warning order to execution u References: – JP 3-0 – JP 5-0 – JP

TASK STEPS TRANSMIT THE PLAN/ORDER ASSEMBLE THE PLAN/ORDER APPROVE THE PLAN/ORDERBRIEF THE PLAN/ORDER ENSURE UNDERSTANDING QUESTIONS?