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I. GATHER FACTS AND ASSUMPTIONS: (The UMT gathers information concerning the assigned mission and divide this information into two categories: Facts and Assumptions
FACTS ON: -Special religious needs of Soldiers (refer to Religious Preference Profile (RPP) & ad hoc query)
-Location/Movement of UMT by phase
-Enemy and friendly dispositions
-Available troops/ -Unit strengths
-Material readiness/-Cmd’s intent
-Logistical & Communication support
*ASSUMPTIONS ON: -Special religious needs of Soldiers (refer to Religious Preference Profile (RPP) & ad hoc query)
-Location/Movement of UMT by phase
-Enemy and friendly dispositions
-Available troops/ -Unit strengths
-Material readiness/-Cmd’s intent
-Logistical & Communication support
*NOTE: When facts essential to planning RS are not available, the UMT must make assumptions. In the absence of facts, assumptions are used to fill gaps
Mission
Implied and specified tasks from the higher headquarters. For example area RS may be implied but not specified by higher headquarters. Example: protection of religious shrines, or sacred sites in AO.
Enemy
How the enemy may threaten the religious support mission. How religion plays a part in the enemy’s capacity or inclination to fight
Terrain and Weather
Weather extremes, assessment of terrain, boundaries of AOR
Troops
Operational OPTEMPO of Soldiers determines their availability for religious support. UMT adjusts its schedule to match Soldier’s schedules. Assess and advice commander on troop morale, spiritual health.
Time Available
Assessment of time required for planning. Consider traveling time.
Civil Considerations
-Understand operational religious environment religious implications for COA -anticipate negative impacts on local religious climate
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II. ANALYZE THE MISSION: (The UMT identifies implied tasks and determines essential tasks
*ESSENTIAL TASKS:
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*IMPLIED TASKS:
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*NOTE: Through out the entire mission analysis process, the UMT consider 3 important factors: UNIT MORALE, ETHICAL & MORAL IMPLICATIONS, IMPACT OF LOCAL RELIGION ON THE MISSION. These 3 factors will dictate the length of the UMT’s task list.

3. REQUESTED FROM/SUBJET
RUNNING ESTIMATE
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III. DEVELOP COURSES OF ACTION: The UMT considers the RELIGIOUS, MORAL, ETHICAL implications of each COA proposed.
COURSE OF ACTION
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RELIGIOUS IMPLICATION OF PROPOSED COA
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RFI’s
REQUESTED FROM/SUBJET
DTG OPENED
DTG CLOSED

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IV. ANALYZE AND COMPARE COA: The UMT analysis consists of two parts: WAR-GAMING & COMPARISON OF COA.
WAR GAMING
Possible outcomes COA 1 _____________________________________
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Possible outcomes COA 2
COMPARE COAs
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V. MAKE A RECOMMENDATION: Commanders may agree on a recommendation, modify it or select and different one . Once the Cmd decides on a COA, preparation for rehearsals begin. Approved COAs are the basis for the Religious Support Plan.
UMT NEEDS TO PARTICIPATE IN REHEARSALS IN ORDER TO TEST THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE RSP
Rehearsal Type
Time
Location
Back Brief
Rock drill
Combined Arm Rehearsal
CSS Rehearsal

6. BN Religious Support Estimate Worksheet
Staff Section: Chaplain
Prepared By: XXXXX
DTG: ######ABC##
Facts:
Assumptions:
15 Feb – Liberation Day (often celebrated with gunfire)
25 Feb – Ash Weds (Christian and Catholic holiday)
Require Security Escort
Primarily Located at FOB Dallas
Will circulate the AOR with SCO and CSM
Will have tent for chapel services and counseling
Will encounter at least two significantly different forms of Islam (Taliban = extremist, Sunni of Hanafi School, heavily influenced by Sufism = mystical and tolerant)
Important to engage the local Mullahs
Some Mullahs have been known to blow off Commanders preferring to speak with Chaplain as fellow religious leader
Tasks: S I
Will provide weekly worship services, religious support, and counseling to all troops attached to CAV, including Troops located at COPS
Will perform Protestant Services at FOB Dallas every Sunday at 0800 and 1800
Will provide for Catholic Service every Tuesday at FOB Dallas at 1700
Will provide for LDS Service every Monday at 2000
Provide Casualty ministry as needed X X X X X
Facts are statements of known data concerning the situation. Holidays, special religious needs of Soldiers, material and material readiness are common facts to be included in the Religious Support Estimate (RSE).
Assumptions are suppositions about the current or future situation, assumed to be true, though without positive proof. The UMT must work to turn assumptions into facts or to discard them if invalid.
Tasks are specified actions the UMT must plan and execute. Specified tasks are tasks specifically assigned to a unit by its higher headquarters. Implied tasks are tasks that must be performed to accomplish a
specified task or the mission, but are not stated in the higher headquarters order.
Constraints are restrictions placed on the command by a higher command.
Limitations have to do with the capabilities of the UMT and/or equipment.
Limitations
Assets Available
Issues / Outstanding Key RFIs
(Submit Thru Deputy BTL CPT)
No air transportation assets available
Require security escort for ground movement
Religious affairs specialist
Catholic Priest and LDS Leader available
Will deploy with 90 days of religious supplies
UMT has non-tactical vehicle
How are we going to get Priest to us?