Crisis Action Planning

1. CTF Training Crisis Action Planning CTF Operation Order 01 January 2006 UNCLASSIFIED

2. Purpose Discuss the process of preparing and issuing a coalition/combined task force (CTF) operation plan (OPLAN) and operation order (OPORD).

3. MULTINATIONAL FORCE STANDING OPERATING PROCEDURES (MNF SOP) Version 1.6 February 2006 References MNF SOP JP 3-0 Doctrine for Joint Operations JP 5-00.2 JTF Planning Guidance & Procedures

4. OPLAN- • AN OPERATION PLAN FOR THE CONDUCT OF COALITION OPERATIONS THAT CAN BE USED AS THE BASIS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF AN OPERATION ORDER (OPORD). INCLUDES ALL ANNEXES AND MOVEMENT PLAN (TPFDD). • CONPLAN- • A COALITION OPERATION PLAN IN AN ABBREVIATED CONCEPT FORMAT FOR THE CONDUCT OF COALTION OPERATIONS. IT CAN BE CONVERTED TO AN OPLAN, CAMPAIGN, OR OPORD. IT MAY OR MAY NOT INCLUDE A FULL SET OF ANNEXES AND MOVEMENT PLAN (TPFDD). • OPORD- • A DIRECTIVE ISSUED BY A COMMANDER TO SUBORDINATE COMMANDERS FOR THE PURPOSE OF EFFECTING THE COORDINATED EXECUTION OF AN OPERATION Definitions

5. Crisis Action Planning Process I Situation Development II Crisis Assessment III COA Development IV COA Selection V Execution Planning VI Execution National Authorities & Supported Strategic CDR Strat CDR Planning Strat CDR Deployment Strat CDR Warning Order Strat CDR’s Assessment Strat CDR’s Estimate Or Alert Order Or Execute Order Supported Strategic CDR Strat CDR Planning Strat CDR Deployment Strat CDR’s Warning Order CCTF’s Estimate Or Alert Order • Or Execute • Order CCTF OPORD

6. Task: Prepare Campaign or Major Operations and Related Orders Make a Plan or Order That Reflects the Concept And Intent of The Supported Strategic Commander Publish the Order in The Specified Format Allow the Component At Least 67% of the Total Planning Time From The Receipt of the Warning Order to Execution

7. Responsibilities • CTF commander • OPORD “owner” • Assigns responsibilities • C3 / C5 as chief architect • OPORD “builder” • CTF staff • OPORD “subcontractors” • LNOs • OPORD “consultants”

8. Process Staff estimate • Living document / detailed plans • CTF staff’s blueprint • Feeds into the annexes

9. Process- Continued - Principles of a good OPORD • Clarity • Completeness • Brevity • Initiative • Synchronization • Timeliness

10. Process- Continued - ? Synchronization • Who: (C3/C5) • What: (annexes with each other and basic plan) • Why: (clear, complete, and integrated order) • How: (CPG and exchange of orders)

11. CCTF OPORD Product The basic plan • Situation [C2,C3/C5] • Mission [CPG/C3/C5] • Execution [CPG/C3/C5] • Administration and logistics [C4] • Command and control [CPG/C3/C5] Follow MNF SOP format

12. OPORD Format • References • CTF task organization • Listed in annex A • Situation • General • Area of concern • Deterrent options • Enemy forces

13. OPORD Format- Continued - • Situation • Friendly forces • Assumptions • Legal considerations • CTF mission statement

14. OPORD Format- Continued - • Command and control • Command relationships • Command posts • Succession to command • Command, control, and communications system • Refer to annexes

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

16. 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?

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

18. 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

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

20. 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

21. Select a format Load it on common drive Assign responsibility Select appropriate annexes Brief CPG on requirements Issue ‘draft’ base O-6 review Staff the Draft Accept input CPG review/staff Draft final plan O-6 review Assemble the Plan

22. 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 an OPORD briefing • May be accomplished by a thorough review and crosswalk by CCTF/COS/C3 • Signifies approval

23. Brief the Plan / Order • May be accomplished in formal or informal settings • CCTF, with C3/5, briefs component commanders and key personnel • Staff reviews pertinent parts of plan/order with staff counterparts • Brief liaison officers/teams • To the CTF HQ • From the CTF HQ • Use VTC CTF CNAVFOR CAFFOR CARFOR CMARFOR CSOTF CPOTF

24. Transmit the Plan / Order Use Redundant Means • Global Command and Control System (GCCS) • SIPRNET and e-mail • General Service (GENSER) message • Hard copy via courier • Standard distribution • Ensure receipt by confirmation/ • acknowledgment from addressees

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

26. Task: Prepare Campaign or Major Operations and Related Orders • Make a plan or order that reflects the concept and intent of the theater commander. • Publish the order in the specified format • Allow the component at least 67% of the total planning time from the receipt of the warning order to execution • References: • MNF SOP • JP 3-0 • JP 5-00.2

27. ASSEMBLE THE PLAN/ORDER APPROVE THE PLAN/ORDER BRIEF THE PLAN/ORDER TRANSMIT THE PLAN/ORDER ENSURE UNDERSTANDING Task Steps OPORD Process

28. CTF Training Questions? Enhancing Multinational Operations UNCLASSIFIED

29. CTF Training Back Up Slides Enhancing Multinational Operations UNCLASSIFIED

30. OPORD Required Annexes • A – Task organization (w/ app 1-5) [C3] • B – Intelligence (w/ app 1-10) [C2] • C – Operations (w/ app 1-15) [C3/C5] • D – Logistics (w/ app 1-6) [C4] • J – Command relationships (w/ app 1) [C3] • K – C4I systems (w/ app 1-5) [C6]

31. Annex C – Operations • Appendix 1 – Nuclear Operations (C3) • Appendix 2 – NBC Defense / RCAS (C3) • Appendix 3 – IO / IW (C3) • Appendix 4 – Special Operations (C3 / C5) • Appendix 5 – E&R Operations (C3 / C5 w/ CSRC) • Appendix 6 – Rules of Engagement (C3 / SJA) • Appendix 7 – Reconnaissance (C3 / C5) • Appendix 8 – Air Base Operability (C3 / C5)

32. Annex C – Operations- Continued - • Appendix 9 - Combat Camera (COMCAM) • Appendix 10 – NEO (C3) • Appendix 11 – Escape & Evasion (C3 / C5 w/ JSRC) • Appendix 12 – Counterattack (C3) • Appendix 13 – EOD (C3 / C5 w/ EOD) • Appendix 14 – Amphibious Operations (C3 / C5) • Appendix 15 – Force Protection (C3 / C5)

33. OPORD Additional Annexes • E – Personnel (w/ app 1-6) [C1] • F – Public Affairs (w/ app 1-4) [PAO] • G – Civil Aaffairs [C3/CA] • H – Meteorological and Oceanographic svcs [METOC/C3] • L – Environmental factors [C4 ENG]

34. OPORD Additional Annexes- Continued - • M – Mapping, charting, geodesy (w/ app 1-3) [C3/C2] • N – Space Operations [C3] • P – Wartime Host Nation Support (w/ app 1-3) [C4] • Q – Medical services (w/ app 1-13) [surgeon] • S – Special Technical Operations [C3] • V – Interagency coordination (w/ app 1-3) [C5] • X – Execution checklist [C3/C5] • Z – Distribution [C3/C5]

35. OPORD Approval Brief Format • Introduction / mission • Current friendly situation ops • Current enemy situation • Assumptions • Proposed commander’s intent • Concept of operations • Task organization

36. OPORD Approval Brief Format • Tasks to subordinate units • Coordinating instructions • Supporting annexes • Command and control • Unresolved issues • Command guidance