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Brigadier Mark Kelly, AM Australian Army Director - Combined Planning Group US CENTRAL COMMAND

Brigadier Mark Kelly, AM Australian Army Director - Combined Planning Group US CENTRAL COMMAND. Coalition Operations. Australian Experience WW I, WW II – Coalition warfare – senior Ally lead. Post WW II – Cold War conflicts – senior Ally lead.

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Brigadier Mark Kelly, AM Australian Army Director - Combined Planning Group US CENTRAL COMMAND

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  1. Brigadier Mark Kelly, AM Australian Army Director - Combined Planning Group US CENTRAL COMMAND

  2. Coalition Operations • Australian Experience • WW I, WW II – Coalition warfare – senior Ally lead. • Post WW II – Cold War conflicts – senior Ally lead. • Post Cold War – UN and regional peace keeping including lead nation role and command of UN ops. • Post 9/11 – Global war on terrorism – coalition of the willing – Senior Ally lead.

  3. Commander’s Vision and Intent “I envision a Combined HQ capable of planning, coordinating, and executing military operations that leverage all elements of the OEF Coalition.” Commander USCENTCOM – July 2002 • Build on success of Coalition contributions to OEF • Sustain Coalition • Increase International contribution to headquarters planning

  4. CPG - Phased Integration • Pre 9/11 -- Limited International Presence at CENTCOM • Post 9/11 -- Rapidly grown OEF Coalition • Winter 02-3 -- Introduce Combined Planning to CENTCOM Staff • Spring 03-Now -- Integrate Combined Planning into Staff CPG - From Concept to Operationalized Planning Capability June ‘02 July August September October November December January ‘03 Commander’s intent: Increase OEF Coalition staff integration CPG concept developed and approved CPG established (U.S. reps only) CDR letters to CHODs requests nominees Remaining non-US CPG members arrive First non-US CPG members arrive CENTCOM Coalition Integration Work Group Established Nominations received SNRs briefed on CPG concept CPG task loading, Interstaff coordination, team training Selection and notification process

  5. CPG Mission The CPG, as a HQ USCENTCOM staff element, will directly advise the Combined Forces Commander with strategic assessments, operational, political-military & civil-military analyses in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM (OEF). Tasking will be directed by the JPG to ensure coherence of effort for planning and analysis tasks ranging from near to long-term, strategic to operational, military and humanitarian assistance. The creation of the CPG is a key step toward the evolution of further HQ USCENTCOM combined capabilities to take forward the Global War on Terrorism. JPG = Joint Planning Group

  6. CPG Manning Director-CPG One Star Flag Officer, Non-U.S. • 4 x Deputy Directors • 3 x Intel Planners • 4 x Ground Planners • 4 x Air Planners • 2 x Naval/Maritime Planners • 2 x Logistics Planners • 2 x CMO Planners • 3 x Regional Planners • 1 x Admin Specialist NCO Combined Leadership, Combined Team 26 x billets: 20 x non US 6 x U.S. Additional Planners and Staff Tasked from USCENTCOM, as required

  7. CPG – USCENTCOM’s Integrated Planners 26 personnel 20 nations One Team! • Now - Integrate combined planning into the staff via the CPG • Future - Explore opportunities to expand Combined Staff Integrated Planning Capability for the Command – Mapping the Way Ahead August ’02- Jan ‘03 March April May June July August November September December October Comprehensive AOR-Wide OEF Campaign Plan Review with Recommendations • CPG concept developed • Nations provide nominations • Selections made Theater Strategy Support AOR Commander’s Estimate AOR Commander’s Estimate AOR Commander’s Estimate Afghanistan Strategic Level Review • CPG Fully manned 26 Jan ‘03 HOA CONOPS Spt ANA Ph II CONOPS AFG Ph IV CONOPS Spt Regional Assessments Future of the Coalition considerations?

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