CTF PACIFIC Date Course of Action Development Brief UNCLASSIFIED

2 Course of Action Development The COA is a broad statement of possible ways the CTF can accomplish its mission – WHO will accomplish essential tasks – WHAT is the type of mission to be conducted – WHEN the operation must begin or must be completed – WHERE the assigned areas of operation (AOs) within the JOA are – WHY or the purpose of the operations – HOW or the method of conducting the operation using major available resources

UNCLASSIFIED 3 Develop Initial COAs Review mission analysis/CCTF guidance Develop plans to integrate the joint environment Focus on Centers of Gravity and Decisive Points Identify sequencing and phasing for each COA Identify main and supporting efforts Identify component level missions/tasks Develop IO/IW support items Develop initial COA sketches and statements Initial COAs: Ways the CTF can accomplish “essential tasks” Additional Considerations

UNCLASSIFIED 4 Purpose of Brief Present COAs in accordance with Comd guidance Seek guidance on: –COAs to be fully developed –COA Modifications –COAs to be Wargamed –Threat COAs to be wargamed against –COA Comparison criteria

UNCLASSIFIED 5 HHQ MISSION & INTENT Singapore assumes lead nation responsibilities in establishing a Coalition Task Force no later than 30 April 2007 for the purpose of conducting peace operations in the designated area of operations, ensuring the withdrawal of Sonora forces from Kuhistan, preventing further missile attacks by Kuhistan on Sonora and supporting the United Nations mandate in accordance with UN Security Council Resolution 1569, in order to restore peace and security in the region. On order, transition to a follow-on peacekeeping force. Mission – Singapore assumes lead nation responsibilities in establishing a Coalition Task Force no later than 30 April 2007 for the purpose of conducting peace operations in the designated area of operations, ensuring the withdrawal of Sonora forces from Kuhistan, preventing further missile attacks by Kuhistan on Sonora and supporting the United Nations mandate in accordance with UN Security Council Resolution 1569, in order to restore peace and security in the region. On order, transition to a follow-on peacekeeping force.

UNCLASSIFIED 6 HHQ MISSION & INTENT PURPOSE. ESTABLISH PEACE AND SECURITY IN AO TO ENSURE THE SOVEREIGNTY OF KUHISTAN AND SONORA, WITHDRAWAL OF SONORA AND KUHISTAN FORCES TO THE INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED BORDERS, CESSATION OF ALL HOSTILE ACTION BY BOTH PARTIES, AND FACILITATE HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE EFFORTS IN KUHISTAN. METHOD. COMMANDER CTF PACIFIC CONDUCT PEACE OPERATIONS IN ORDER TO SET THE CONDITIONS THAT SUPPORT THE RESTORATION OF PEACE AND STABILITY IN KUHISTAN. ENFORCE WITHDRAWAL OF FORCES TO INTERNATIONAL BORDERS, MAINTAIN SEPARATION OF FORCES, ON LAND AS WELL IN THE TERRITORIAL WATERS AND AIRSPACE, CONDUCT ANTI-TERRORISM OPERATIONS AS REQUIRED. SUPPORT HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE OPERATIONS TO ASSIST IN THE RAPID RESTORATION OF LAW AND ORDER. BE PREPARED TO CONDUCT AND/OR SUPPORT DISASTER RELIEF AND CONSEQUENCE MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS, AND MARITIME SECURITY OPERATIONS. PLAN TRANSITION TO FOLLOW ON UNITED NATIONS PEACEKEEPING FORCE. YOU ARE AUTHORIZED TO USE ALL NECESSARY MEANS TO ACCOMPLISH YOUR MISSION.

UNCLASSIFIED 7 HHQ MISSION & INTENT ENDSTATE. CTF PACIFIC RESTORES SECURE AND STABLE ENVIRONMENT, ALLEVIATES IMMEDIATE DISASTER RELATED HEALTH ISSUES, SUBSTANTIALLY RESTORES INFRASTRUCTURE CRITICAL TO HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE EFFORTS, KUHISTAN AND SONORA FORCES REDEPLOYED TO THEIR RESPECTIVE NATIONAL TERRITORIES, CTF TASKS EFFECTIVELY TRANSITIONED TO KUHISTAN AUTHORITIES AND FOLLOW-ON UN PKF. CTF REDEPLOYED.

UNCLASSIFIED 8 Restated Mission Statement On order, CTF PACIFIC is to conduct Peace Operations in PACIFICA for a period of 6 months, in order to enforce the peace agreement between KUHISTAN and SONORA, establish a stable and secure environment in KUHISTAN for rebuilding, and set the conditions for the transition to KUHISTAN authorities and UN PKF, in accordance with UN SCR 1569 (2006).

UNCLASSIFIED 9 CCTF’s intent is to speedily establish the CTF PACIFIC in the AO to expedite and enforce the forces separation to respective internationally recognised borders and to exhibit the will of CTF to enforce the peace agreement. Concurrently, security measures are carried out in KUHISTAN to establish a stable and secure environment to facilitate restoration of law and order. Thereafter, within CTF’s capability, to support/conduct humanitarian efforts to alleviate any immediate disaster-related issues and restore critical infrastructure. CCTF’s intent is to speedily establish the CTF PACIFIC in the AO to expedite and enforce the forces separation to respective internationally recognised borders and to exhibit the will of CTF to enforce the peace agreement. Concurrently, security measures are carried out in KUHISTAN to establish a stable and secure environment to facilitate restoration of law and order. Thereafter, within CTF’s capability, to support/conduct humanitarian efforts to alleviate any immediate disaster-related issues and restore critical infrastructure. CTF Commander’s Intent

UNCLASSIFIED 10 CTF Commander’s Guidance COA DEVELOPMENT Develop COAs focused on the entire campaign to achieve the CTF operational endstate, not only focusing on the initial prioritized Supporting Effects. Common Priority Tasks –Preparation and projection of forces –Force protection measures. CPG 2 –Compliance climate – Ideal situation for CTF; stakeholders supportive of peace process. –Military power as a supporting effort to Diplomatic, Information and Economic efforts – ‘Velvet Glove, Iron Fist’

UNCLASSIFIED 11 CTF Commander’s Guidance MILITARY FOCUS 1.Separation of KUH and SON forces and cessation of hostilities. 2.Protection of local populace. 3.Selective facilitation of Humanitarian Assistance. 4.Restrict freedom of actions by hostile groups. DIPLOMATIC FOCUS 1.Support for UN mandate and contribution of troops. 2.Put pressure on KUH and SON to comply with peace agreement, 3.Understand the concerns of KUH and SON governments. 4.Put pressure on external parties which are supporting the conflict. 5.Engagement with UN agencies for the peace and rebuilding process. 6.Engage Free Mojave and MPAK.

UNCLASSIFIED 12 CTF Commander’s Guidance INFORMATION FOCUS 1.Info Ops framework and broad themes for the entire CTF campaign, providing the direction for IO solutioning. 2.CTF tactical actions must complement and reinforce IO efforts, demonstrate the will of the CTF to the peace process, and shape the right perception by the targeted stakeholders. 3.Key target stakeholders for IO – KUH and SON governments, Troop Contributing Countries (TCC) governments, local populace, TCC populace, UN and IO/NGO/HA agencies. ECONOMIC & SOCIAL FOCUS 1.All efforts to support return to normalcy. 2.Better understanding of local populace – demonstrate cultural sensitivities, and understand their priority of needs.

UNCLASSIFIED 13 ASSUMPTIONS CTF to deploy for a period of 6 months. Permissive Environment. Constraints & Limitations of TCCs unknown. Critical capabilities of TCCs unknown. Buffer zone to be maintained.

UNCLASSIFIED 14 DECISIVE POINTS

UNCLASSIFIED COA 2 - STRATEGY MAP DESIRED ENDSTATE FORCE PROTECTION Stable & SafeEnvironment CESSATION OF HOSTILITIES CREDIBILITY & COMMITMENT OF CTF FORCES HA EFFORTS CONDITIONS OF IDP & REFUGEES CAMPS DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS BET KUH & SONORA LAW & ORDER CO-OPERATION FROM POLITICAL & MILITARY LEADERS IMMEDIATE DISASTER RELIEF OPS MISSION.On order, CTF PACIFIC is to conduct Peace Operations in PACIFICA for a period of 6 months, in order to enforce the peace agreement between KUHISTAN and SONORA, establish a safe & secure environment in KUHISTAN for rebuilding, and set the conditions for the transition to KUHISTAN authorities and UN PKF, in accordance with UN SCR 1569 (2006). SUPPORT PROVINCE LEADERS LOCAL POLICE IHCMEDIA BUILDING TRUST & CONFIDENCE OF LOCAL POPULACE WORLD OPINION THRU MEDIA Info Ops (To set the conditions for support t all levels) SECURITY FOR ACCESS PROTECTION OF KINS FREEDOM OF ACTION BASIC INFRASTRUCTURE EDUCATION Social (Facilitate Entry of HA, Build Social Structures) UN AGENCIES Diplomacy (To reach Consensus among all parties) WORLD AID JOB CREATION NUCLEAR PROGRAMME & CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES Oil Field Economy (Return to Normalcy) SEPARATION OF FORCES Military (Enforcement of UN Mandate)

UNCLASSIFIED COA 2 - STRATEGY MAP DESIRED ENDSTATE FORCE PROTECTION Stable & SafeEnvironment CESSATION OF HOSTILITIES CREDIBILITY & COMMITMENT OF CTF FORCES HA EFFORTS CONDITIONS OF IDP & REFUGEES CAMPS DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS BET KUH & SONORA LAW & ORDER CO-OPERATION FROM POLITICAL & MILITARY LEADERS IMMEDIATE DISASTER RELIEF OPS MISSION.On order, CTF PACIFIC is to conduct Peace Operations in PACIFICA for a period of 6 months, in order to enforce the peace agreement between KUHISTAN and SONORA, establish a safe & secure environment in KUHISTAN for rebuilding, and set the conditions for the transition to KUHISTAN authorities and UN PKF, in accordance with UN SCR 1569 (2006). SUPPORT PROVINCE LEADERS LOCAL POLICE IHCMEDIA BUILDING TRUST & CONFIDENCE OF LOCAL POPULACE WORLD OPINION THRU MEDIA Info Ops (To set the conditions for support t all levels) SECURITY FOR ACCESS PROTECTION OF KINS FREEDOM OF ACTION BASIC INFRASTRUCTURE EDUCATION Social (Facilitate Entry of HA, Build Social Structures) UN AGENCIES Diplomacy (To reach Consensus among all parties) WORLD AID JOB CREATION NUCLEAR PROGRAMME & CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES Oil Field Economy (Return to Normalcy) SEPARATION OF FORCES Military (Enforcement of UN Mandate) Peace Agreement Bet KUH & SONORA. Positive engagement of MPAK & KFC. Cease Fire Agreement bet terrorist groups & KUH Government.

UNCLASSIFIED COA 2 - STRATEGY MAP DESIRED ENDSTATE FORCE PROTECTION Stable & SafeEnvironment CESSATION OF HOSTILITIES CREDIBILITY & COMMITMENT OF CTF FORCES HA EFFORTS CONDITIONS OF IDP & REFUGEES CAMPS DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS BET KUH & SONORA LAW & ORDER CO-OPERATION FROM POLITICAL & MILITARY LEADERS IMMEDIATE DISASTER RELIEF OPS MISSION.On order, CTF PACIFIC is to conduct Peace Operations in PACIFICA for a period of 6 months, in order to enforce the peace agreement between KUHISTAN and SONORA, establish a safe & secure environment in KUHISTAN for rebuilding, and set the conditions for the transition to KUHISTAN authorities and UN PKF, in accordance with UN SCR 1569 (2006). SUPPORT PROVINCE LEADERS LOCAL POLICE IHCMEDIA BUILDING TRUST & CONFIDENCE OF LOCAL POPULACE WORLD OPINION THRU MEDIA Info Ops (To set the conditions for support t all levels) SECURITY FOR ACCESS PROTECTION OF KINS FREEDOM OF ACTION BASIC INFRASTRUCTURE EDUCATION Social (Facilitate Entry of HA, Build Social Structures) UN AGENCIES Diplomacy (To reach Consensus among all parties) WORLD AID JOB CREATION NUCLEAR PROGRAMME & CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES Oil Field Economy (Return to Normalcy) SEPARATION OF FORCES Military (Enforcement of UN Mandate) CTF seen as a credible & committed force. International Opinion favours Peace. KUH & SONORA want to co-exist as peaceful neighbours. Mestizos favour dialogue & positive engagement as route to resolution of issues.

UNCLASSIFIED COA 2 - STRATEGY MAP DESIRED ENDSTATE FORCE PROTECTION Stable & SafeEnvironment CESSATION OF HOSTILITIES CREDIBILITY & COMMITMENT OF CTF FORCES HA EFFORTS CONDITIONS OF IDP & REFUGEES CAMPS DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS BET KUH & SONORA LAW & ORDER CO-OPERATION FROM POLITICAL & MILITARY LEADERS IMMEDIATE DISASTER RELIEF OPS MISSION.On order, CTF PACIFIC is to conduct Peace Operations in PACIFICA for a period of 6 months, in order to enforce the peace agreement between KUHISTAN and SONORA, establish a safe & secure environment in KUHISTAN for rebuilding, and set the conditions for the transition to KUHISTAN authorities and UN PKF, in accordance with UN SCR 1569 (2006). SUPPORT PROVINCE LEADERS LOCAL POLICE IHCMEDIA BUILDING TRUST & CONFIDENCE OF LOCAL POPULACE WORLD OPINION THRU MEDIA Info Ops (To set the conditions for support t all levels) SECURITY FOR ACCESS PROTECTION OF KINS FREEDOM OF ACTION BASIC INFRASTRUCTURE EDUCATION Social (Facilitate Entry of HA, Build Social Structures) UN AGENCIES Diplomacy (To reach Consensus among all parties) WORLD AID JOB CREATION NUCLEAR PROGRAMME & CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES Oil Field Economy (Return to Normalcy) SEPARATION OF FORCES Military (Enforcement of UN Mandate) No threat of War bet KUH & SONORA. KFC ceases to be a potent force. IHC able to function effectively in all areas of KUH. Local Government capable of addressing terrorists & law & order situations.

UNCLASSIFIED COA 2 - STRATEGY MAP DESIRED ENDSTATE FORCE PROTECTION Stable & SafeEnvironment CESSATION OF HOSTILITIES CREDIBILITY & COMMITMENT OF CTF FORCES HA EFFORTS CONDITIONS OF IDP & REFUGEES CAMPS DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS BET KUH & SONORA LAW & ORDER CO-OPERATION FROM POLITICAL & MILITARY LEADERS IMMEDIATE DISASTER RELIEF OPS MISSION.On order, CTF PACIFIC is to conduct Peace Operations in PACIFICA for a period of 6 months, in order to enforce the peace agreement between KUHISTAN and SONORA, establish a safe & secure environment in KUHISTAN for rebuilding, and set the conditions for the transition to KUHISTAN authorities and UN PKF, in accordance with UN SCR 1569 (2006). SUPPORT PROVINCE LEADERS LOCAL POLICE IHCMEDIA BUILDING TRUST & CONFIDENCE OF LOCAL POPULACE WORLD OPINION THRU MEDIA Info Ops (To set the conditions for support t all levels) SECURITY FOR ACCESS PROTECTION OF KINS FREEDOM OF ACTION BASIC INFRASTRUCTURE EDUCATION Social (Facilitate Entry of HA, Build Social Structures) UN AGENCIES Diplomacy (To reach Consensus among all parties) WORLD AID JOB CREATION NUCLEAR PROGRAMME & CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES Oil Field Economy (Return to Normalcy) SEPARATION OF FORCES Military (Enforcement of UN Mandate) SONORA perceives KUH as a growing economy – No threats to oil fields. Creation of jobs based on equal opportunity.

UNCLASSIFIED COA 2 - STRATEGY MAP DESIRED ENDSTATE FORCE PROTECTION Stable & SafeEnvironment CESSATION OF HOSTILITIES CREDIBILITY & COMMITMENT OF CTF FORCES HA EFFORTS CONDITIONS OF IDP & REFUGEES CAMPS DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS BET KUH & SONORA LAW & ORDER CO-OPERATION FROM POLITICAL & MILITARY LEADERS IMMEDIATE DISASTER RELIEF OPS MISSION.On order, CTF PACIFIC is to conduct Peace Operations in PACIFICA for a period of 6 months, in order to enforce the peace agreement between KUHISTAN and SONORA, establish a safe & secure environment in KUHISTAN for rebuilding, and set the conditions for the transition to KUHISTAN authorities and UN PKF, in accordance with UN SCR 1569 (2006). SUPPORT PROVINCE LEADERS LOCAL POLICE IHCMEDIA BUILDING TRUST & CONFIDENCE OF LOCAL POPULACE WORLD OPINION THRU MEDIA Info Ops (To set the conditions for support t all levels) SECURITY FOR ACCESS PROTECTION OF KINS FREEDOM OF ACTION BASIC INFRASTRUCTURE EDUCATION Social (Facilitate Entry of HA, Build Social Structures) UN AGENCIES Diplomacy (To reach Consensus among all parties) WORLD AID JOB CREATION NUCLEAR PROGRAMME & CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES Oil Field Economy (Return to Normalcy) SEPARATION OF FORCES Military (Enforcement of UN Mandate) No law & order situation. No ethnic divide bet population. Preparedness for any disasters.

UNCLASSIFIED 21 To enforce peace agreement for transition to KUH government and UN PKF through coalition effort focus on Diplomacy, Information Ops, Military, Economic and Social (DIMES) measures. End state is to achieve long term solution for a safe and peaceful environment. This is achieved by containment of hostilities within KUH based on min force footprint and consensus on UN Mandate among all stakeholders. Maintaining the flexibility to scale the force as required. Allowing major effort on active engagement of relevant agencies in support of relief, reconstruction efforts, and confidence building measures to establish CTF’s credibility and commitment. COA 2 – “Contain & Construct”

UNCLASSIFIED 22 COA 2 – “Contain & Construct” Phases & Timings: Entry & Lodgment Security / Stabilisation Transition Pre deployment & Training 2 weeks – 1 month 2 nd – 5 th month 6 th month From now till 30 April Exit Pre Ops Phase I Phase II Phase III Phase IV Entry & Deployment of forces into AO. Establish Int. borders bet. KUH & SONORA. Liaison with Key Stakeholders. Establish CMOC. Establish Ops Bases & Logistic Support. (APODs & SPODs) Ensure separation of KUH & SONORA forces. Enforce Security. Protection of Key Installations. Facilitate / Support HA efforts. Setting the conditions for economy growth. Identify & re-establish social structures in the south. Establish Law & Order structures. Rebuilding. Transition to UNPKF & Civil authorities. Planning for Deployment. Commence Initial Info Ops. Assessment Teams (Special Forces). Assessment of Humanitarian Needs. Training of CTF. RFF. Establishment of staging areas. Seek co-operation from various states.

UNCLASSIFIED 23 COA 2 Overview

UNCLASSIFIED 24 COA 2 Task Organization

UNCLASSIFIED 25 COA 2 Task Organization Spokane Boise Salt Lake City Provo Cedar City St. George

UNCLASSIFIED 26 COA 2 Phase I Phase begins with……. Purpose is to ………….. Main Effort is to ………….. Phase ends when ……………. CTF HQ: Diplomacy: Information Ops: CFMCC: CFACC: CFLCC: CSOTF: Economic: Social: Salt Lake City Provo St. George Cedar City Boise Spokane

UNCLASSIFIED 27 COA 2 Phase II Phase begins with……. Purpose is to ………….. Main Effort is to ………….. Phase ends when ……………. Salt Lake City Provo St. George Cedar City Boise Spokane CTF HQ: Diplomacy: Information Ops: CFMCC: CFACC: CFLCC: CSOTF: Economic: Social:

UNCLASSIFIED 28 COA 2 Phase III Phase begins with……. Purpose is to ………….. Main Effort is to ………….. Phase ends when ……………. Salt Lake City Provo St. George Cedar City Boise Spokane CTF HQ: Diplomacy: Information Ops: CFMCC: CFACC: CFLCC: CSOTF: Economic: Social:

UNCLASSIFIED 29 COA 2 Phase IV Phase begins with……. Purpose is to ………….. Main Effort is to ………….. Phase ends when ……………. Salt Lake City Provo St. George Cedar City Boise Spokane CTF HQ: Diplomacy: Information Ops: CFMCC: CFACC: CFLCC: CSOTF: Economic: Social:

UNCLASSIFIED 30 COA 2 Phase V Phase begins with……. Purpose is to ………….. Main Effort is to ………….. Phase ends when ……………. Salt Lake City Provo St. George Cedar City Boise Spokane CTF HQ: Diplomacy: Information Ops: CFMCC: CFACC: CFLCC: CSOTF: Economic: Social:

UNCLASSIFIED 31 COA 2 Risks

UNCLASSIFIED 32 COA 2 Advantages/Disadvantages COAAdvantagesDisadvantages COA 2