1. DRAFT COA Decision and Functional Staff Cell Brief MPAT TE-5 CTF Khokh Chono 8 August 2003

2. PURPOSE Present COA recommendation and Functional Staff Cell Planning results Obtain Commander’s COA decision and guidance

3. AGENDA ENTER AGENDA AS REQUIRED Updated SituationC3 Review HHQ Msn and IntentC3 Review CTF Msn and IntentC3 COA 1 OverviewCPG 1 COA 2 OverviewCPG 2 COA 3 OverviewCPG 3 COA 4 OverviewCPG 4 COA Comparison Results / Recommended COAC3 Planning Results of Functional Staff CellsGroup leaders Request CCTF GuidanceCCTF

4. CTF OPERATIONAL AREA AYLAND BELAND MONGOLIA CHINA RUSSIA BEIJING ULAANBAATAR CHOYBALSANNOVOSIBIRSKBUFFERZONE BARUUN URT

5. SITUATION UPDATE NBC capability of TPFDL – None. TPFDL activity during winter/DZUD – Continuing as weather permits. Size terrorist groups in AO –Ayland: 90 to 100 personnel –Beland: 150 to 175 personnel TPFDL use of Russia and China – Borders porous, however, activity is primarily in eastern Ayland and Beland.

6. HHQ MSN REVIEW General Staff Armed Forces Mongolia (GSAFM) assumes lead nation responsibilities in establishing a coalition task force (CTF) for the purpose of conducting peace operations in the designated area of operations in accordance with the Ulaanbaatar Agreement and UNSC Resolution 1527 in order to restore peace and security in the region.

7. CTF RESTATED MISSION No later than 15 November, CTF KHOKH CHONO will secure the borders and maintain buffer zone, facilitate HA/DR operations in order to set the conditions to facilitate peace & security in Ayeland & Beland. On order, execute mission handoff to appropriate authorities

8. Purpose: Set the conditions to facilitate peace & security in Ayland & Beland Method: Secure the borders and maintain buffer zone Facilitate HA/DR operations End state: Secure a stable environment, alleviate immediate human suffering, mitigate the effects of the DZUD, substantially restore infrastructure critical to HA efforts, BZ is operational & effective, effective CT measure in place, MNF transitions to appropriate authorities & MNF redeployed CTF COMMANDER’S INTENT

9. COA 1 COA Name: Security Blanket Briefer: Maj William Tan

10. COA 1 STATEMENT NLT 15 November, CTF Khokh Chono will rapidly deploy, secure the borders and maintain the Buffer-zone, Facilitate HA/DR and transition operations in the combined area of operations by utilizing parallel CTF organizations in order to facilitate peace and stability in Ayland and Beland.

11. COA 1 C2 STRUCTURE CTF TF-A TF-BTF-CT LandLaw HA/DR Land HA/DR CSOTF Security BZ Security BZ CFACC

12. CPG 1 COA: PHASING C+1 C+180 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 1 “Pre-deploy/ Deployment Lodgment/” Phase 1 Phase 2 “Secure AO/ Establish BZ” Phase 3 “Conduct HA/DR” Phase 4 “Transition to Follow on Force” Phase 4 Legend: Phase 5 “Redeploy” Phase 5

13. COA 1, PHASE 1: PRE-DEPLOY/ DEPLOY/LODGMENT (C-30 to C+0) CTF HQ: (ME) Plan for cold WX, Deploy,Start IO, Coord w/ SRSG CFACC: Deploy, Spt APOD establishment, est FOBs TF A: Deploy, Prep for operations, security ops (as req’d) TF B: Deploy, Prep for operations, security ops (as req’d) TF CT: Deploy, Prep for operations CSOTF: Deploy, Est APODS, Spt IO Campaign, security ops (as req’d) This phase starts when CTF forces are ordered to deploy into AO. The purpose is to prepare forces and deploy. The main effort is to CCTF. This phase ends when CTF forces have completed Lodgment. Mongolia Beland Ayland Airland TF A TF B CTF TF CT CSOTF

14. COA 1, PHASE 2: SECURE AO/ESTABLISH BUFFER ZONE (C+0 to C+15) This phase starts when Lodgment is complete. The purpose is to secure the border and establish the buffer zone. The main effort is to TF A and TF B. This phase ends when border is secure, the buffer zone is established and conditions are set to begin HA/DR operations. CTF HQ: Continue IO, Prep for HA/DR CFACC: Spt TF A and TF B ops, spt CT efforts TF A: (ME) Secure AO, est BZ in Ayland, spt Ayland Law & Order, Emergency HA/DR (as req’d) TF B: (ME) Secure AO, est BZ in Beland, Emergency HA/DR (as req’d) TF CT: Dev/Assist in CT efforts, plan to eliminate terrorists CSOTF: FID, Spt and assist TF CT Efforts Mongolia Beland Ayland TF A TF B CTF TF CT CSOTF HA/DR

15. COA 1, PHASE 3: Conduct HA/DR (C+15 to C+150) This phase starts when conditions are set to begin HA/DR operations. The purpose is to mitigate humanitarian suffering. The main effort is to CCTF. This phase ends when ordered to transition to appropriate authorities. CTF HQ: (ME) Facilitate HA/DR, Cont. IO Campaign, Prep to redeploy, prep to transition CFACC: Spt HA/DR, BPT spt Civ Agencies TF A: Facilitate HA/DR, BPT spt Civ Agencies TF B: Facilitate HA/DR, BPT spt Civ Agencies TF CT: BPT spt Civ Agencies CSOTF: BPT spt Civ Agencies Mongolia Beland Ayland TF A TF B CTF TF CT CSOTF HA/DR

16. COA 1, PH 4: TRANSITION (C+90 to C+180) This phase starts CTF is ordered to transition to appropriate authorities. The purpose is to hand-over responsibilities of AO from military to civilian authorities. The main effort is to the CCTF. This phase ends appropriate authorities have assumed responsibility of mission. CTF HQ: (ME) Transition, Cont. prep to redeploy, plan for follow-on force CFACC: Prep to redeploy TF A: Conduct hand-over, prep to redeploy TF B: Conduct hand-over, prep to redeploy TF CT: Continue operation CSOTF: Continue operations Mongolia Beland Ayland TF A TF B CTF TF CT CSOTF

17. COA 1, PHASE 5: REDEPLOY (C+120 to C+180) This phase starts with the mission close-out. The purpose is to redeploy CTF forces. The main effort is to the CCTF. This phase ends when all CTF forces are safely redeployed to their respective troop contributing countries (TCCs). CTF HQ: (ME) Redeploy CFACC: Redeploy TF A: Redeploy TF B: Redeploy TF CT: Redeploy CSOTF: Redeploy Mongolia Beland Ayland TF A TF B CTF TF CT CSOTF

18. Advantages Disadvantages COA 1 (Parallel Country TFs) COA 1 ADVANTAGES / DISADVANTAGES Dedicated CT and SOF TFs Dedicated TF HQs in each country projects impartiality Emergency HA/DR available by 15 NOV 03 Potential cross border incidents Possible duplication of effort due to multiple HA/DR organizations Potential fratricide btwn TF A, TF B, and TF CT if communications break down Mitigating Factors –Strong control and coordination between TF A and TF B –Coordination measures to eliminate duplication of effort (CCC, CJCCC, Etc) –Establish clear coordination lines

19. COA 1 RISKS Potential fratricide between TF A, TF B, and TF CT –Mitigation: Establish clear coordination lines Potential for Buffer Zone cross border incidents –Mitigation: Strong control and coordination between TF A and TF B Multiple HA/DR organizations within CTF –Mitigation: Coordination measures to eliminate duplication of effort C2 issues due to decentralized organization –Mitigation: Establish mechanisms to alleviate National Command Element (NCE) issues (i.e.; Est. CCC)

20. COA 2 COA Name: Enforce the Mandate (AKA: D.O.A.) Briefer: LTC Toshi Nakanishi

21. COA 2 STATEMENT No later than 15 November, CTF KHOKH CHONO will secure the borders and maintain buffer zone, set the conditions (peace & security) to facilitate HA/DR conditions in Ayland & Beland. The CTF will be prepared for CW, organised by component structure and will secure the initial lodgement with army forces, allowing the follow-on air/land forces to deploy into the AO and begin securing the borders/establish the BZ, which will set the conditions to facilitate distribution of HA/DR. On order, execute mission handoff to appropriate authorities and redeploy forces.

22. COA 2 C2 STRUCTURE SRSG

23. PHASE 1 Preparation / Deploy PHASE 2 Establish Lodgement PHASE 3 Enforce Mandate – Estb BZ, CT & Security, facilitate HA/DR PHASE 4 Transition PHASE 5 Redeploy D-10 D+150D+180D+90D-Day D-10 to D+10Phase I – Deployment of forces D-7 to D+10Phase II – Establish Lodgement D-Day to D+90 Phase III – Enforce Mandate D+80 to D+170Phase IV – Transition D+150 to D+180Phase V – Redeploy D-7 COA 2: PHASING D+170

24. COA 2 PHASE 1: PREPARATION /DEPLOYMENT (D-10 to D +10) CTF HQ: (ME) Organise equipping and training for CW for all coalition forces, Continue LNO with host nations, Co-ordinate with SRSG, C2 of deployment. Coordinate with HA/DR agencies. CARFOR: Plan for CW Ops, High Alt acclimatization, preparation and build-up of specialized equipment, sectorization and detailing responsibilities, collection of ground info, fwd adv parties to APODs, conduct assessment, Est APOD, deploy landing teams to secure APOD, deploy Bn. CAFFOR: Support APOD survey and security, conduct ISR of border region, deploy CTF ground forces, deploy offensive air assets, CW training & preparation. CMARFOR: Provide support to CARFOR as required, Commence CW trg & deployment, arrive first to establish APOD’s CSOTF: Est coalition SO Force, Deploy SOF, Conduct adv force ops into AO, conduct assessments in disputed areas, prepare SRO/CSAR ops, assist APOD security, commence CW training, support PSYOPS and IO planning CCMOTF: Identify civil organizations, plan for LO teams to local authorities and NGOs, prepare for lodgement, CPOTF: Initiate IO campaign This Phase starts with issue of warning order and the subsequent embarkation to the AO to stand up the CTF. Initial Army, Air and SOF actions prepare the battle space. AYLAND BELAND MONGOLIA PEOPLES REPUBLIC OF CHINA RUSSIA BEIJING ULAANBAATAR CHOYBALSANNOVOSIBIRSKBUFFERZONE BARUUN URT This phase ends when all forces have arrived in the AO. CTF

25. This phase starts after sufficient/required forces for Lodgement are in the AO. The purpose is to build-up/posture forces to conduct operations. AYLAND BELAND MONGOLIA PEOPLES REPUBLIC OF CHINA RUSSIA BEIJING ULAANBAATAR CHOYBALSANNOVOSIBIRSKBUFFERZONE BARUUN URT COA 2 PHASE 2: ESTABLISH LODGEMENT (D-7 to D +10) CTF HQ: Continue co-ord of RSOI efforts, Liaison with SRSG and NGO agencies CARFOR: (ME) Deploy to assigned sectors, CSS arrangements, coordinate with local law enforcement. Maintain security, Establish QRF, recon BZ and LLOCs, establish FOB Ayland and Beland. CAFFOR: Complete deploy of CTF forces, continue ISR of buffer zone, Lodge ground forces, BPT conduct off air ops in support of ground ops, BPT conduct HA/DR operations if required. CMARFOR: Maintain security ops in support of CARFOR. CSOTF: Insertion of SOF into disputed areas, Assist in est of BZ, RSI of disputed areas and terrorist groups, BPT support FID ops with A & B, BPT SRO/CSAR ops, BPT UW ops, support conduct of PSYOPs and CA CCMOTF: Establish CMOC, co-operation with IO/NGO, deploy LO teams, deploy military police force CPOTF: Continue IO Campaign This phase ends when all required forces are established in location and ready to begin operations

26. AYLAND BELAND MONGOLIA PEOPLES REPUBLIC OF CHINA RUSSIA BEIJING ULAANBAATAR CHOYBALSANNOVOSIBIRSKBUFFERZONE BARUUN URT This phase begins when the required BZ security forces are in place and ready to commence enforcement of the mandate(UNSCR 1527 & UB agreement). COA 2 PHASE 3: ENFORCE MANDATE (D DAY to D + 90) This phase ends when peace and security has been established in the AO. CTF HQ: Liaise with SRSG, co-ordinate all ops, CARFOR: (ME) Secure BZ, enforcement of crossing points on borders, assist police with law & order, facilitate HA/DR ops. Initiate engineering ops. CAFFOR: Sustain & support ground forces, continue ISR of BZ, BPT support civ agencies, support building 5 star ger for crew rest. CMARFOR: Support CARFOR, prepare and redeploy CSOTF: Assist in security of BZ, Assist in separation of A& B forces, support restoration of Law and Order, conduct FID with A & B forces, conduct DA ops, conduct UW within BZ, support conduct of PSYOPS and CA, conduct CT ops. CCMOTF: Co-ord with IO/NGO for security and sut. of HA CPOTF: Continue IO campaign, focused on TPFDL illegitimacy and CTF mandate.

27. This phase starts when peace and security has been established in the AO. The purpose is to commence the transition to follow on forces/ authorities. AYLAND BELAND MONGOLIA PEOPLES REPUBLIC OF CHINA RUSSIA BEIJING ULAANBAATAR CHOYBALSANNOVOSIBIRSKBUFFERZONE BARUUN URT CTF HQ: (ME)Coordinate for handover to FOF/authorities/HA/DR authorities, coordinate ops. CARFOR: Develop and assist CT effort, continue BZ security, liaise with HA org, brief follow-on forces (A & B or PK) CAFFOR: Sustain & support ground forces, continue ISR of BZ, BPT support civilian agencies, lease 5 star ger to UN for vodka bar, on order commence redeployment CMARFOR: N/A CSOTF: Train, develop and transition A & B CT forces, execute msn handover to A & B SOF CCMOTF:Coordinate and reinforce the NGO/IO, handover responsibility to non-military entities and NGO’s. CPOTF: Continue IO campaign, focus on transition and stability in AO COA 2 PHASE 4: TRANSITION (D+80 to D +170) This phase ends when other forces have assumed security and other tasks/duties of the CTF.

28. This phase commences during the completion of the handover to FOF/authorities. The purpose is to allow for a smooth transition and repatriate deployed forces. AYLAND BELAND MONGOLIA PEOPLES REPUBLIC OF CHINA RUSSIA BEIJING ULAANBAATAR CHOYBALSANNOVOSIBIRSKBUFFERZONE BARUUN URT CTF HQ: (ME) Handover, monitor redeployment, coordinate for possible stay behind force. CARFOR: Increase security in support of redeployment, Redeploy, small element remains behind for increased security transition. CAFFOR: Redeploy CTF forces. Conduct force- wide VD check. CMARFOR: N/A CSOTF: Redeploy SOF & conduct liberty CCMOTF: Redeployment. CPOTF: Redeployment COA 2 PHASE 5: REDEPLOY (D+150 to D +180) This phase ends upon the completion of the military end-state.

29. Advantages Disadvantages COA 2 -Sufficient assets available -Unit integrity maintained -Minimal Inter-theatre lift required -Majority of force in AO by D-day -Sufficient AO asset disbursement -Command and control (C2) difficult w/ force structure -Reliance on rotary wing assets -Engineer assets used too early -Security -Cold WX training for US Marine Corps COA 2 ADVANTAGES / DISADVANTAGES

30. RISK COA 2 COLD WX TRAINING / EQUIPMENT AND RELATED DELAY FOR TRAINING TCC’S –MITIGATE: PRIOR TO TCC ARRIVAL IN AO, SET UP TRAINING/EQUIPMENT AREA IN S. KOREA C2 DIFFICULT WITH CTF COMPONENT STRUCTURE –MITIGATE: DIRECTED BY COMMANDER CTF

31. COA 3 COA: Coalition Civil Military Operations Task Force (CCMOTF) COL Noel Coballes

32. COA 3 CCMOTF STATEMENT COA 3: The CTF will form as a CCMOTF with four subordinate TF. The CTF will form in UB, so as to allow maximum preparation and winterization prior to deployment in the AO. Priority of effort for the CCMOTF is HA/DR support; security of the BZ is a supporting effort. This COA will be conducted in five phases as listed below: –Phase 1: Pre-Deployment and form CTF in UB –Phase 2: Lodgment and intra-theater movement from UB to AO –Phase 3: Decisive Operations –Phase 4: Transition –Phase 5: Redeployment

33. COA 3 - CMOTF C2 STRUCTURE CCMOTF CSOTFTF HA/DRTF CSS PSECFACC TF SEC CCATF CCC

34. COA 3: PHASING 1 Oct 03 C Day C+21 C+180 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 1 “Pre-deployment Phase 1 Phase 2 “Lodgment” Phase 3 “Decisive Operations” Phase 4 “Transition” Phase 4 Legend: Phase 5 “Redeployment” Phase 5

35. COA 3, PHASE 1: PRE-DEPLOYMENT (now to C+0) CTF HQ: -(ME) CTF HQ established vic UB; Prepare to accept C2 of MNF forces, conduct theater specific trg (CW, de-mine, etc) as required, implement IO campaign planning/execution; Establish strong coordination links with SRSG TF SEC: - Form and organize TF Security in UB, Conduct theater specific trg as required, BPT provide FP as required. Conduct Intel, Surveillance, Recon (ISR) ops CSOTF: -Form and organize CSOTF in UB, Conduct theater specific trg as required, conduct assessments, conduct Advance Force Operations (AFO); conduct contingency planning, Establish recovery/CSAR force in Theater TF HA/DR: Form and organize TF HA/DR in UB, Conduct theater specific trg as required, Conduct HA assessment, establish relationship with IO/NGO TF CSS:-Form and organize TF CSS in UB, Conduct theater specific trg as required, Conduct Reception, Staging, Onward Movement and Integration (RSOI), Establish ISB/FOB. Recon alternative LOCs and MSRs is to __________. The main effort is ________. This phase ends _______.This phase has commenced. CTF HQ is established vic UB, form CTF vic UB, conduct theater specific training as required, and conduct RSOI operations. The main effort is CTF HQ. This phase ends on C Day. Mongolia Beland Ayland UB AIR/LAND

36. COA 3, PHASE 2: LODGEMENT (C+0 to C+21) This phase starts on C Day. The purpose is to position forces in Theater, by securing APOD/LOC, commencing force build-up, and commencing CTF security operations. The main effort is TF CSS. This phase ends when CTF has sufficient forces and stocks in Theater to commence HA/DR support operations, and to provide a secure operational environment. CTF HQ: -Deploy forward command element into Theater; TF SEC: - Secure fwd bases in Theater and LOC; Provide force protection for CTF; Establish QRF in Theater Conduct Intel, Surveillance, Recon (ISR) ops, conduct de-mining ops as required, be prepared to (BPT) tempo assure execution of security functions in Ayland to support restoration of law and order CSOTF: - Maintain CTF Recovery/CSAR capability; continue AFO; Continue assessments TF HA/DR: - Deploy into Theater; Establish coordination mechanisms; Continue assessments; BPT support emergency HA/DR Request for Assistance (RFA) TF CSS: (ME)-Provide lift into AO; continue ISB/FOB operations; Commence material build-up in Theater; Commence development of Winterized CTF facilities; Mongolia Beland Ayland UB

37. COA 3, PHASE 3: DECISIVE OPERATIONS (C+21 to on order) This phase starts on C + 21. The purpose is to establish and enforce the BZ regime, and expand and conduct HA/DR support efforts. The main effort is TF HA/DR. This phase ends when CTF support to NGO HA/DR efforts are no longer required, border regime and BZ effective, and secure environment established in AO. CTF HQ: -Conduct transition planning for mission handoff to appropriate authorities TF SEC: (SPT Effort)- Secure the borders and maintain buffer zone; Maintain separation of Ayland and Beland armed forces; Maintain CTF QRF; Be prepared to temporarily assure execution of security functions in Ayland (disputed area) (includes detaining, transporting and turning over of lawbreakers to proper authorities). CSOTF: - Maintain CTF Recovery/CSAR capability; Conduct FID with CT forces from A and B; In conjunction with governments of Ayland & Beland, develop a CT plan to eliminate the terrorist threat in Ayland & Beland, in particular in the disputed area & DC camps TF HA/DR: (ME) - Facilitate HA/DR operations; TF CSS:- Continue rear area support operations; provide logistic/technical support to CTF; Mongolia Beland Ayland CTF UB

38. COA 3, PH 4: TRANSITION (on order) This phase starts on order when designated authority is ready to sustain follow-on operations. The purpose is to facilitate handoff of CTF tasks to appropriate authorities. The main effort is CTF HQ. This phase ends CTF responsibilities assumed by designated authorities. CTF HQ: -Monitor the handoff of CTF functions to appropriate authorities. TF SEC: - Maintain CTF QRF, Facilitate handoff of tasks to appropriate authorities. CSOTF: -Maintain CTF Recovery/CSAR capability; Facilitate handoff of tasks to appropriate authorities. TF HA/DR: Facilitate handoff of tasks to appropriate authorities. TF CSS:- Prepare for redeployment; Facilitate handoff of tasks to appropriate authorities. Mongolia Beland Ayland UB CTF

39. COA 3, PHASE 5: REDEPLOY (C+180 to as required) This phase starts on order. The purpose is to redeploy CTF forces to TCC. The main effort is TF CSS. This phase ends when redeployment from UB is complete. CTF HQ: -Transfer to C2 back to TCC; retain C2 of designated stay-behind forces TF SEC: - Maintain CTF QRF; redeploy CSOTF: -Maintain CTF Recovery/CSAR capability; redeploy TF HA/DR: Redeploy TF CSS:(ME) -Facilitate CTF re-deployment; redeploy Mongolia Beland Ayland UB

40. Advantages Disadvantages COA 3 - HA resources dedicated early - Extensive preparation for cold weather - Maximum integration between lead nation and TCCs. - Large response capabilities including Counter Terrorism (CT) and Quick Reaction Force (QRF). - Pro active IO Campaign -Extensive coordination mechanisms with all stakeholders -BZ regime not enforced till Phase 3 -Limited Lines of Communication (LOC) -Vulnerable if full hostilities return COA 3 ADVANTAGES / DISADVANTAGES

41. COA 4 COA Name: Briefer:

42. COA 4 Operate By Sector COA 4: Features an incremental build-up and subsequent HA operations. CCTF is in a position to conduct simultaneous HA ops if required. CCTF conducts operations in 5 phases: –Phase 1: Preparation and deployment –Phase 2: Lodgment –Phase 3: Execute the mandate –Phase 4: Transition –Phase 5: Redeployment

43. Legend: Lead Nation (NAT AUTH) Supported Strategic Commander Supporting Strategic Commander(s) Commander Coalition / Combined Task Force (CCTF) TF2 TF3 TF1 CCC TF-CT National Forces National Forces National Forces National Forces National Forces National Forces National Forces National Forces TF-CRAC Strategic Guidance And Support OPCON or TACON NATIONAL COMMAND Coordination, Support and Consultation Supporting Nation)s) (NAT AUTH) Coalition Coordination Center (used within coalitions) CCC CTF Component Organization

44. EXAMPLE: PHASING C+130 6090 120150 180 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 1 “PREP AND DEPLOYMENT” Phase 1 Phase 2 “LODGEMENT” Phase 3 “EXECUTE MANDATE” Phase 4 “POSTCRISIS TRANSITION” Phase 4 Legend: Phase 5 “REDEPLOY” Phase 5

45. COA 4 – Sector DefinitionSectors TF–1 Sector: Ayland & Beland east of 116.30deg East TF–2 Sector: Ayland and Beland between 116.30deg East and 114 deg East TF–3 Sector: Ayland and Beland east of 108 deg TF-CRAC Sector: Remaining areas of Ayland & Beland; and Mongolia inside AO Where possible, actual boundaries to follow Aimag or Provincial boundaries TF-CRAC Sector TF-3 Sector TF-2 Sector TF-1 Sector CTF HQ

46. COA 4, PHASE 1: Preparation and Lodgment This phase starts upon receipt of WO. The purpose is to prepare and deploy CTF. The main effort is RSOI. This phase ends TFs are task-organised and ready to move into the sectors. TF-CRAC Sector TF-3 Sector TF-2 Sector TF-1 Sector CTF HQ TF–1 TF–2 TF–3 TF-CRAC: RSOI, establish APOD/SPOD TF-CT: Advanced force ops CCTF: Initiate IO campaign for CCTF RSOI

47. COA 4, PHASE 2: Expand Lodgment This phase starts when TFs are task-organised and ready to move into the sectors. The purpose is to establish the sectors. The main effort is establishing Sector1. This phase ends when all forces are postured to enforce the mandate. TF-CRAC Sector TF-3 Sector TF-2 Sector TF-1 Sector CTF HQ TF–1 TF–2 TF–3 TF-CRAC: Rear area security, protect/defend LLOCs TF-CT: BPT CT, FID CCTF: Continue IO campaign, coordination Establish Sectors, begin liaison, BPT HA/DR, protect/defend LLOCs

48. COA 4, PHASE 3: Enforce the Mandate This phase starts when all forces are postured to enforce the mandate. The purpose is to enforce the mandate and facilitate HA/DR. The main effort is establishing and maintaining the BZ. This phase ends when conditions allow the transfer of CTF functions to appropriate authorities. TF-CRAC Sector TF-3 Sector TF-2 Sector TF-1 Sector CTF HQ TF–1 TF–2 TF–3 TF-CRAC: Rear area security, protect/defend LLOCs TF-CT: Conduct FID and CT ops, advanced force ops CCTF:Continue IO campaign, coordination Establish and maintain the BZ, support HA/DR Prepare for transition phase

49. COA 4, PH 4: Transition This phase starts when conditions allow the transfer of CTF functions to appropriate authorities. The purpose is to orderly of CTF functions to appropriate authorities. The main effort is handover of functions. This phase ends all CTF functions have been handed over to appropriate authorities. TF-CRAC Sector TF-3 Sector TF-2 Sector TF-1 Sector CTF HQ TF–1 TF–2 TF–3 TF-CRAC: Execute handover of functions, Continue all msns till Handover. BPT redeploy TF-CT: Execute handover of functions, Continue all msns till Handover. BPT redeploy CCTF: Execute handover of functions, Continue all msns till Handover. BPT redeploy Execute handover of functions, Continue all msns till Handover BPT redeploy

50. COA 4, PHASE 5: Redeploy This phase starts when all CTF functions have been handed over to appropriate authorities.. The purpose is to safely redeploy. The main effort is redeployment. This phase ends when all CTF forces have left CTF AO and returned to their national command and CTF is dissolved. TF-CRAC Sector TF-3 Sector TF-2 Sector TF-1 Sector CTF HQ TF–1 TF–2 TF–3 TF-CRAC TF-CT CCTF Redeploy

51. COA 4 RISKS Effects of Weather –Mitigation: Training and winterization of forces and equipment prior to deployment Early deterioration of humanitarian situation (ie disease) –Mitigation: Accelerate deployment of medical assets and CTF to support improvement of camp infrastructure Collapse of Agreements/Cease fire violations –Mitigation: Early liaison with Ayland/Beland, ensure CTF impartiality at all times, IO campaign. Contingency planning for force protection Logistics due to long LOCs –Mitigation: Clear and secure LOCs. Contingency plans for logistics Terrorism –Mitigation: Early deployment of CT assets and conduct of FID. Strong IO campaign. Good liaison with local authorities for information sharing on terrorist activities

52. COA 4 RISKS Failure of CTF integration and unity of effort –Mitigation: MNF SOP Endstate not met by end of mandate –Mitigation: Contingency plan if extension is required Communications (interoperability and terrain) –Mitigation: Training and MNF SOP utilization. Contingency comms suite from PACOM Loss of perception of CTF impartiality –Mitigation: Strong IO campaign, MCC involvement, counter- psyops. Sector commander liaison with local authorities

53. COA 4 ADVANTAGESDISADVANTAGES a.Each sector is self-sufficient to perform all msn types (flexibility) b.Each sector capable of handling multiple incidents c.Strong CTF reserve d.Strong cross border coordination e.Various contingency plans in place f.Ability to perform various tasks across sectors g.Effective command and control h.Ease of delegation of commander’s intent i.Effective Force Balance a.Logistics due to long LOC b.Engineering assets decentralized due to sectoring c.Lack of organic ISR in each sector

54. COA COMPARISON CRITERIA 1. SECURITYLIMITING CTF/CIVILIAN CASUALTIES AND THREATS TO RESOURCES, ABILITY TO FACILITATE SECURITY FOR NGO'S2 2. SEPARATION OF FORCESINCORPORATE DP PLANNING REQUIRMENTS, IAW UN MANDATE, ESTABLISHMENT OF BZ3 3. HA/DR IMPACTMAXIMIZE CAPABILITY TO SUPPORT NGO'S/IO'S TO MINIMIZE CIVILIAN DISPLACEMENT/CASUALTIES, MINIMIZE CONSEQUENCES OF DZUD, RESETTLEMENT OF REFUGEES4 4. SPEED/MANEUVERABILITYBALANCED, RAPID DEPLOYMENT AND COMMENCEMENT OF OPERATIONS IN THEATRE5 5. C3-COMMAND/CONTROL/COORDINATIONEFFICIENT, OPTIMIZE EXISTING C2 STRUCTURE/FACILITIES TO COORDINATE WITH KEY PLAYERS6 6. LOGISTIC SUPPORTBEST USE OF HN SUPPORT AND FACILITIES TO DEPLOY AND SUSTAIN CTF TO INCLUDE COLD WEATHER PREPERATION

55. COA COMPARISON RESULTS WT (Level of Significance) : 3 = Highest, 2 = Moderate, 1 = Lowest

56. COA Recommendation: COA # 4 COA # 4 was chosen as the best option through the comparison of the 6 criteria. COA RECOMMENDATION Prior to asking for your CCTF COA selection decision we will now present the detailed planning completed for COA 4

57. Air/Maritime Staff Planning Briefer: Maj xx STAFF ESTIMATES

58. Ground Operations Planning Briefer: MAJ xx

59. STAFF ESTIMATES Special Operations & CT Planning Briefer: Maj xx

60. STAFF ESTIMATES Civil Affairs Planning Briefer: Maj xx

61. STAFF ESTIMATES Logistics & Transportation Planning Briefer: xx

62. STAFF ESTIMATES Engineer Planning Briefer: Capt xx

63. STAFF ESTIMATES Information Ops, PSYOPS & Public Affairs Planning Briefer: Major xx

64. Command & Control Planning Briefer : CPT xx STAFF ESTIMATES

65. Medical Planning Briefer: LTC xx

66. STAFF ESTIMATES Legal Planning Briefer: LtCol xx

67. STAFF ESTIMATES Communications Planning Briefer: LT xx

68. STAFF ESTIMATES Intelligence & Information Management Planning Briefer: CDR xx

69. Commander’s Guidance Request CCTF COA Decision and guidance for further planning and OPORD Development.

70. COMMANDER’S GUIDANCE