1. CTF PACIFIC 1 Mar 07 CPG 1 Course Of Action (COA) Brief UNCLASSIFIED

2. 2 Agenda Planning Assumptions Concept of Operations Overview of COA 1 Transition Conditions Component Detailed Plans –Force Separation Plan –Humanitarian Assistance Plan –Information Operations Plan –CBRN Plans COA Validity Analysis

3. UNCLASSIFIED 3 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.

4. UNCLASSIFIED 4 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.

5. UNCLASSIFIED 5 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.

6. UNCLASSIFIED 6 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

7. UNCLASSIFIED 7 CTF ASSUMPTIONS CTF to deploy for a period of 6 months. CTF has not been tasked with additional missions outside the Combined Operating Area. Presence of obstinate military factions who do not want to comply with peace agreement Tierra del Oro, Arcadia, Mojave and IDS remain neutral to current conflict between Sonora and Kuhistan.

8. UNCLASSIFIED 8 CTF 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).

9. UNCLASSIFIED 9 COA 1 CONOPS Statement To rapidly establish a strong presence in the AO to enforce a DMZ for separation of the SON and KUH forces. Thereafter to mitigate the activities of other hostile groups (KFC, IPM, MW) in the AO before transition to a UN PKF. To focus on providing assessments of immediate humanitarian needs while concurrently opening up accesses for IHCs to provide the longer term sustainable HA initiatives. To utilize Information Operations to project a credible image for the CTF; the ability and willingness to enforce the mandate. End state is to achieve separation of KUH and SON forces, cessation of hostilities, mitigating freedom of actions by hostile groups, facilitating HA efforts and successful transition to the UNPKF.

10. UNCLASSIFIED 10 1 Mar 07 Ops Phases (Overview)

11. UNCLASSIFIED 11 Overview of Ops Phases (COA 1) Force Separation Mitigation of Hostile Group Activities Force Prep (1A) and Projection (1B) Transition to UNPK Phase I Phase II Phase III Phase IV Military 1A To conduct planning, training and equipping of CTF troops Organize CTF in Honolulu as staging area 1B Project advance elements to south KUH Link-up with KUH & SON forces Information Ops Develop Key messaging Humanitarian Assistance Project civil advance team to conduct assessment Military Establish Salt Lake City as point of entry for force projection Occupy eastern and western sector Establish DMZ and enforce MEZ Establish Maritime Protection Zone and No- Fly Zone Patrolling and securing of major Highways Information Ops Military diplomacy Media operations Show of force Humanitarian Assistance Establish CMOC Prioritize HA needs Military Enforce Maritime and No- Fly Zone Conduct border patrols and establish OPs Conduct Raids, Cordon and Search Ops to mitigate hostile group activities Protect KINs Patrolling and securing of major Highways Information Ops Military diplomacy Media operations Use PsyOps Humanitarian Assistance Provide security for HA groups Military Hand over of DMZ to UN PKF Repatriation of CTF Information Ops Media operations Use PsyOps Humanitarian Assistance Commitment to UN HA efforts Diplomacy - Will be established continuously throughout the campaign to set the stage for the next phase

12. UNCLASSIFIED 12 Force Prep (1A) and Projection (1B) Force SeparationSustenance of Ops and Mitigation of other Hostile groups Transition to UNPK 1A Completion of training, planning and equipping 1B Completion of Advance element deployment in designated area Commence deployment of CTF forces in AO Establishment of De- Militarized Zone, Military Exclusion Zone, Maritime Exclusion Zone and No-Fly Zone SON and KUH forces withdrawn out of DMZ Cessation of missile attacks from KUH to SON KFC, IPM and MW activities reduced All KINS are secured IOs/NGOs are able to conduct HA operations in AO safely UN PKF forces deployed in AO Handover of HA efforts to host nations, local government and UN completed Transition Conditions

13. UNCLASSIFIED 13 1 Mar 07 Component Detailed Plan

14. UNCLASSIFIED 14 1 Mar 07 Force Separation Plan

15. UNCLASSIFIED 15 FORCE SEPARATION ASSUMPTIONS Challenging UN Mandate –KUH and SON forces –Belligerent Groups (KFC, MW, IPM) Staging Area established Hawaii, Honolulu, for force preparation and projection

16. UNCLASSIFIED 16 Force Separation CONOPS Statement On order, the CTF will stage in Hawaii, Honolulu, to project into the AO and establish DMZ and Military Exclusion Zone to ensure the cessation of armed conflicts between the KUH and SON forces. This will be achieved by deploying the CTF in South KUH/North SON to impose a force separation on the KUH and SON forces by establishing checkpoints, observation post, road blocks, patrols, No Fly Zone and Maritime Protection Zone, to ensure a Stable and Secured environment so as to allow HA effort to be conducted. The operation will end with the transition to UN PKF.

17. UNCLASSIFIED 17 CTF Force Organization CTF HQ Naval Comd Staging Rear HQ Air Comd Sector East Comd Sector West Comd Land Comd 2xFF 3xFFG 1xPV 2xLSD 1xLPD 1xLSH 1xLSL 1xHosp Ship 1xLST 1xBde HQ 6xInf Bn (1 mech) 1xArmour Bn 2xMP Coy 1x105 Bty 1xSig Bn (-) Fwd Log Unit 1xLog Pl 1xBn Landing Tm 1xEngr Bn & 4xEngr Coy 2xROWPU unit 1xSpt Bn 2xSP 4xCH47 1xBde HQ 6xInf Bn (2 mech) 1xArmour Bn 1xMP Coy 1x155 Bty 1xSig Coy 1xLog Pl 1xEngr Bn 3xEngr Coy 1xROWPU unit 1xSpt Bn 4xUH60 2xCH47 (RSAF) All other Air Assets SOTF

18. UNCLASSIFIED 18 Phase I – Force Preparation and Projection Phase begins with arrival of forces in Staging Area. Purpose is to prepare the CTF for operations and establish contacts and initial agreement with the KUH and SON forces. Main Effort is in the staging of forces. Phase ends when forces met the conditions for force entry. CTF Task 1 Staging Operations Advance Elements:  2 x Mech Bn  Engineer Element  Fwd CSS unit  SF Element  Medical Element  Signal Element  Civil Affairs Group  Heli Assets  PV/Frigates/Log Ship Phase 1a  To Organise the CTF in Hawaii, Honolulu, as the staging area for force preparation and projection into the AO. Phase 1b  To project the advance element to South KUH via Salt Lake City to establish the linkages with the KUH and SON forces  To establish a withdrawal timeline with the 2 forces (including air and naval assets) emphasizing on the Movement and Location of their forces/weapons system based on the DMZ and Military Exclusion Zone

19. UNCLASSIFIED 19 CTF Staging Area, Hawaii, Honolulu

20. UNCLASSIFIED 20 Phase II – Force Separation Phase begins with the commencement of separation of conflicting forces. Purpose is to establish a DMZ and Military Exclusion Zone. Main Effort is to occupy and establish the DMZ and Military Exclusion Zone. Phase ends when the DMZ and Military Exclusion Zone are established. Remaining CTF: To establish Salt Lake City as the point of entry for force projection To enforce the DMZ in 2 efforts as follows: Stage 1: To occupy Eastern Sector and use it as a base for Quick Reaction force and further force projection Stage 2: To occupy the Western Sector and establish the DMZ To enforce the Military Exclusion Zone To enforce No Fly Zone and Maritime Protection Zone

21. UNCLASSIFIED 21 DMZ/Military Exclusion Zone WINNEMUCCA MILFORD Salt Lake City Provo ST GEORGE PANACA CEDAR CITY DMZ (5+5KM) Military EXCLUSION ZONE (30+30KM) Int’l Boundary DMZ Military Exclusion Zone LEGEND Stage1 Deployment Stage 2 Deployment

22. UNCLASSIFIED 22 Maritime Protection Zone WINNEMUCCA MILFORD Salt Lake City Provo ST GEORGE PANACA CEDAR CITY Maritime Protection Zone (12 NM)

23. UNCLASSIFIED 23 No Fly Zone WINNEMUCCA MILFORD Salt Lake City Provo ST GEORGE PANACA CEDAR CITY No Fly Zone (10 NM)

24. UNCLASSIFIED 24 COA 1 Phase III – Sustenance of Operations and Mitigation of other Hostile Groups Phase begins with both the KUH and SON Forces out of the DMZ. Purpose is to maintain the force separation while curtailing actions of Hostile groups. Main Effort is to enforce the force separation agreement. Phase ends when transit to UNPKF (overlapping Phase IV) CARFOR: Estb Land CP Estb Road Blks Patrols Observation/Monitoring Post Org QRF Impose Curfew Conduct Raids and C&S ops Force/HA Protection Protection of KINs CAFFOR: Enforce NFZ Estb Air Traffic control Spt Heli lift/QRF for CARFOR Spt CNVFOR MPA CNVFOR: Enforce MPZ Estb Sea patrols/ traffic control SOTF: Raids and C&S ops Info collection To enforce No Fly Zone To enforce Maritime Enforcement/Protection Zone To establish Traffic (Land/Air/Sea) control Check Points To establish Road Blocks To conduct patrols in and along the perimeter of DMZ To establish Observation Post to monitor the movement of KUH/SON forces/weapon systems To organise a Quick Reaction Force (QRF) to response to contingencies To provide security for HA groups Help the local authority to impose Curfew in the DMZ when necessary To conduct Raids, Cordon and Search operations to neutralize the hostile groups To develop robust force protection measures Protection of KINs including the IDP camps

25. UNCLASSIFIED 25 COA 1 Phase IV – Transition to UN PKF Phase begins with the occupation of forces. Purpose is to set the condition for UN PKF to conduct peacekeeping operations. Main Effort is to establish the conditions for transition. Phase ends when CTF repatriated. CTF: Applicable to all To conduct the following transitional activities: Handing over of the DMZ, No Fly Zone and Maritime protection Zone to UN PKF in phases Repatriation of CTF

26. UNCLASSIFIED 26 1 Mar 07 HA Plan

27. UNCLASSIFIED 27 Phase I – Force Preparation and Projection (HA) Phase begins with arrival of forces in Staging Area. Purpose is to establish rapid assessment of the HA needs & the supporting infrastructures. Main Effort is the Civil Affairs Advance Teams. Phase ends when forces assessment is completed & Civil Affairs resources in place. CTF Task 1 Staging Operations Advance Elements:  Civil Affairs Group  Engineer Element  Fwd CSS unit  Medical Element  Heli Assets  PV/Frigates/Log Ship Phase 1a  Civil Affairs Advance Tm – Assessment. Phase 1b  Full Civil Affairs Forces in-theatre  Med/Engr Assessment Team in place  Identify priority of HA Support Location  Identify priority of Military Effort & ISO IHC - Infrastructure requirement

28. UNCLASSIFIED 28 Phase II – Force Separation Phase begins with the commencement of separation of conflicting forces. Purpose is to establish a coordination with the HA community. Main Effort is to provide security to support HA. Phase ends when we establish the security protocol to facilitate the HA effort. CTF HQ C7/CMOC  Civil Affairs Group  Engineer Element  Fwd CSS unit  Medical Element  Heli Assets  PV/Frigates/Log Ship Establish CMOC Crisis mitigation – To prioritize immediate HA needs Participate in the Humanitarian Information Center Establish Civ-Mil security protocol for HA movement Identify & prioritize key logistics & Infrastructure points

29. UNCLASSIFIED 29 COA 1 Phase III – Sustenance of Operations and Mitigation of other Hostile Groups Phase begins with a secure climate to have re-establishment of normal IHC & HA effort. Purpose is to normalize the transit IHC & HA effort & allow the local authorities to regain responsibilities. Main Effort is to establish communication & information exchange between all stakeholders & to ensure security within the localities. Phase ends when transit to UNPKF (overlapping Phase IV) To establish Traffic (Land/Air/Sea) control Check Points To establish Observation Post to monitor the movement of weapons To provide security for HA groups Protection of Key Installations Secure Logistics route Ensure IHC freedom of movement Coordinate with Intelligent/local police for IDP camp security CTF HQ C7/CMOC  Civil Affairs Group  Engineer Element  Fwd CSS unit  Medical Element  Heli Assets  PV/Frigates/Log Ship

30. UNCLASSIFIED 30 COA 1 Phase IV – Transition to UN PKF Phase begins with the transition of HA effort to local authority/UN DPKO. Purpose is to set the condition for UN PKF to assume responsibilities. Main Effort is to establish the conditions for transition. Phase ends when CTF repatriated. CTF: Applicable to all Finalise commitment to the transition plan Coordination & security training completed with the local authorities

31. UNCLASSIFIED 31 1 Mar 07 IO Plan

32. UNCLASSIFIED 32 Information Objectives & Key Messages Information Objectives: – To portray the CTF as credible, committed, impartial and capable of alleviating immediate human sufferings in the conflict area – To win the support of international audience, MNF supporting nations, KUH and SONORA governments and the local populace in the area of interest Key Messages: – 1. The CTF has the UN Mandate to bring peace and stability to the region. – 2. The CTF is committed to the UN Mandate and seeks to work with all conflict parties impartially to end the conflict. – 3. CTF has the capability to ensure a safe environment to facilitate the HA effort in alleviating human sufferings.

33. UNCLASSIFIED 33 Concept of Information Operations SActivityMessageTarget AudienceMeans 1Force Preparation & Projection CTF is well trained and mission ready CTF has the UN mandate to bring peace and stability to the AO International audience MNF supporting nations KUH & SON, Local popn Int’national media Local media PsyOps Coy 2Force Separation CTF is committed to the UN Mandate CTF is neutral to all parties CTF will work with both parties to end conflict We will take actions on non-compliant parties CTF has secured the AO for HA effort to commence KUH & SON International audience IHC Military diplomacy Int’national media Local media Show of force 3Mitigation of other hostile groups CTF is capable of eliminating the terrorist groups in the AO Terrorist actions caused sufferings and poverty to the ethnic Mestizos Peaceful means to resolve issues Deny support for terrorist groups to reduce sufferings Terrorist groups Terrorist sponsors Local populace International audience Int’national media Local media Show of force PsyOps Coy (leaflets, posters, loudspeaker ops) 4Transition to UN PKF CTF has secured the AO The reconstruction phase requires the expertise of the UN PKF All parties to support the UN PKF International audience MNF supporting nations KUH & SON Local populace Int’national media Local media PsyOps Coy (leaflets, posters, loudspeaker ops)

34. UNCLASSIFIED 34 1 Mar 07 CBRN Plan

35. UNCLASSIFIED 35 CBRN & EOD Specialist Forces Staff Grp –Within the CTF Units –C – C+180  1 x CBRE Sect (S’pore)  1 x CBRD Tm  1 x EOD Tm –C – C+60  1 x Monitoring & Survey Tm (USMC)  1 x NBC Sect (USMC)  2 x EOD Tms (USMC)

36. UNCLASSIFIED 36 CBRN Considerations Radiological threats – 3 Sites Uranium enrichment facility Plutonium reprocessing facility Light water reactor Phosgene - Unknown locations/ quantities Transportation routes PROTECTION -Avoidance - Force Equipping Policy (individual level) - Pre-deployment skills trg - Monitoring and controlled access OTHER CM CONSIDERATIONS - Psychological Effects - Mass Casualty Mgmt - Environmental Impacts MITIGATION - Prevent spread of contamination - Avoidance/ localized evacuation - Prepare medical/ logistics trains DETECTION - Communications - Environmental Monitoring - Intel collection - Medical Surveillance Most likely - IED –Chem Improvised Explosive Device –Radiological Dispersal Device (RDD) Worst Case - Breach of any radiological facility

37. UNCLASSIFIED 37 Recommendations Require individual protective and detection equipment, training for all CTF personnel – Provide these for countries lacking them Secure areas around the Kuhistan nuclear plant, TIM facilities – Also monitor TIM transport – Ensure safe condition for inspection of facilities Be prepared to develop contingency plans for various cases – Have a rapid response team prepared plus CBRN special staff with needed expertise Contingency mechanisms to rapidly bring in key materials/ personnel for consequence management – For example, antibiotics, antivirals, ventilators, decontamination materials

38. UNCLASSIFIED 38 1 Mar 07 COA VALIDITY ANALYSIS

39. UNCLASSIFIED 39 Validity Criteria1,2 or 3REMARKS Speed of Deployment2Deployment in phases in tandem with the withdrawal of SON and KUH forces Sustainability3Establishment of staging area in Honolulu which is close to AO Flexibility2Establishment of a sizeable QRF for flexible deployment Capacity to react to contingencies3Establishment of a sizeable QRF to react to contingencies Simplicity3Simple C2 structure. Unity of Effort3Focus activities in each phase Contribute to Long Term Peace Process2Proper transition to UN PKF Force Protection3Robust ROE, use of mechanized forces in high threat areas COA Validity Analysis

40. UNCLASSIFIED 40 1 Mar 07 UNCLASSIFIED THE END

41. UNCLASSIFIED 41 1 Mar 07 UNCLASSIFIED

42. 42 COA 1 Phases Establish Security and Force Separation Mitigation of Hostile Group Activities Force Prep (1A) and Projection (1B) Transition to UNPK Phase I Phase II Phase III Phase IV Military - Deploy forces in DMZ -Establish Security mechanisms in AO -Monitor Force Withdrawal (KUH & SON) HA - Provide immediate Humanitarian need assessment - Open Access Points for IHCs Military - Monitor border between KUH & SON -Conduct counter terrorist operations - Establish Security mechanisms in AO - Secured CBRN installation HA - Create safe environment for NGOs/IOs to operate Diplomacy - Establish mechanism for force separation - Exert pressure on other nations to deny support to other hostile groups Military/HA - Planning - Training - Equipping - Establish military- diplomacy for force separation between KUH & SON Mil Forces IO - Conduct Info Ops Military - Facilitate Relief In Place by UN Force -Monitor border between KUH & SON HA -Handover coordination of HA efforts to host nations, local government and UN

43. UNCLASSIFIED 43 DPs & Prioritised Supporting Effects Ops End States Stable & secured environment DP 7 : CTF Organised and Mission-Ready SE 17: Effective force composition SE 18: Effective force protection SE 19 Effective Force Capabilities SE 20: Positive Public Confidence Establish CTF’s Credibility DP 1 : Hostility between Kuhistan and Sonora has Ceased SE 1: Establish conflict resolution process SE 2: Armed Forces Cease Conflict Campaign SE 3: Key Installations are prevented against sabotage Strengthen KUH & SON commitment to the peace process Mitigate humanitarian disasters DP 2 : CTF Facilitates Humanitarian Assistance (HA) SE 4: Secure area of interest SE 5: CTF able to Render Immediate crisis Management Support SE 6: Assessment of Immediate Humanitarian Needs SE 7: Facilitation of HA effort 4 DP 5 : Kuhistan’s Peaceful Nuclear & Chemical Programs are Verified DP 6 : Territorial Integrity Is Restored SE 15: Political Govt of KUH & SON Support Peace Agreement & National Reconstruction Process SE 16: International Border btw KUH & SON are established 6 DP 3 : Hostile Groups’ freedom of action & sanctuary are denied. SE 8a: Deny hostile groups’ movement in KUH SE 8b: Deny hostile groups’ sanctuary and activities in KUH SE 9: Gaining the trust and confidence of local populace and refugees by CTF & IHC SE 10: Respond effectively and decisively to terrorist activities SE 11: Building host nation anti-terrorism capabilities 3 DP 8 : IDP & Refugees Resettled SE 21: Secured environment as per DP 2 Curtail hostile group activities 8 2 5 1 7 DP 4 : External supports for hostile groups’ activities are denied SE 12: Denial of International Support for Hostile Activities SE 13: Denial of funds, material, training and sanctuaries from outside KUH. SE 14: No increase in KFC cadre from neighboring countries