Standing Operating Procedures Multinational Force Standing Operating Procedures MNF SOP (Version 2.5) Overview Brief 11 January 2010 UNCLASSIFIED

MNF SOP Background SOP required to improve multinational crisis response capabilities by MPAT nations Not prescriptive, binding or directive Will be left “unsigned” intentionally Serves as a “guide” (start point) A multinational document Thirteen (13) dedicated MNF SOP Development Workshops have been conducted so far

Increase multinational force (MNF): MNF SOP Purpose Increase multinational force (MNF): Speed of Initial Response Interoperability Overall Mission Effectiveness Unity of Effort One of the first actions in the MPAT initiative was the development of procedures for the operation of a CTF HQ. The MNF SOP recognizes the existence of shared national interests in the region and seeks to standardize some basic concepts and processes that will promote habits of cooperation, increased dialogue, and provide for baseline coalition task force (CTF) operational concepts. Further, this SOP serves as a centerpiece for the MPAT workshops and exercises aimed at improving interoperability and CTF operational readiness within the Asia-Pacific region. The purpose of the SOP is straight forward: Increase the speed of a MNF initial response, Improve interoperability among the participating forces, enhance overall mission effectiveness And support Unity of Effort

MNF SOP supports the MPAT Program Multinational Program Improve Multinational Military Operations Military Civil Government Int’l Humanitarians Unity Of Effort Building Partnerships Building Capacity

Range of Military Operations Simple Complexity of Operations Difficult Major Conflict (War) Large scale offensive & defensive combat operations MNF SOP - Operational Focus Combat will occur Small Scale Contingency Peace Enforcement Combating Terrorism Combat may occur Counterinsurgency Protection of Shipping Counterdrug Ops Counterterrorism Disarmament, Demobilization & Reintegration Anti-Piracy Consequence Management MOOTW Combat unlikely, but possible Peacekeeping Ops Noncombatant Evacuation Operations Antiterrorism Show of Force Disaster Relief Humanitarian Assistance Freedom of Navigation Domestic Support Personnel Recovery Ops CBRN-TIM MOOTW (Mil Ops Other Than War) Probability of Occurrence Level of Violence Noncombat Degree of Conflict Combat

MNF SOP Focus Levels of Planning and Operations Strategic –development & employment of national / multinational level resources; national interests at stake Operational – the “link” between strategic objectives / policy and tactical / field operations, via strategies, campaigns, and major operations Tactical – Employment of forces at the “execution (field) level” to execute approved military courses of action (COAs) MNF SOP Focus – Campaigns / Major Ops

The Foundation for Unity of Effort MNF SOP Key Principles Operational Start Points Predetermined “start points” prior to a crisis will improve CTF speed of initial response / effectiveness Clear Understanding & Communications It is critical to “agree” or “agree to disagree” based upon a common set of terms & processes Common Planning Process CTF planning structure must provide for an “integrated and managed process” for the development & execution of plans The Foundation for Unity of Effort

MNF SOP Strategic Guidance Effective mission accomplishment requires clear & legitimate strategic guidance from high headquarters Sources of Guidance: Regional Organizations – based on alliance / treaty Coalitions – based on coordinated response by nations for ad-hoc operations UN Resolutions – authorized by UN mandate

MNF SOP Essential Strategic Guidance Purpose of the multinational operation Mission statement for the MNF Task Force Strategic end state and military end state for the MNF Task Force Strategic objectives and broad tasks for the MNF Task Force with guidance for termination or transition Participating nations and expected initial contributions Designated lead nation and supporting guidance Common security interests Multinational communication strategy Specific diplomatic, economic, informational, sociocultural, and national guidance, limitations, concerns, or sensitivities

MNF SOP Multinational Operational Start Points Lead Nation Concept Common Command Relationships & / or Common Control-Coordination Concepts Standardized CTF HQ Organization CTF Planning Process - Common Planning & Decision-Making Process Clear Understanding & Clarity of Terminology

Multinational Operational Start Points Start Point 1 – Lead Nation Concept Designated by UN or participating nations Responsible for strategic consultation / coordination for the MNF Among nations Within the UN System With IHC “Single channel” for strategic direction to MNF forces based on agreement with participating nations Supports Unity of Effort

Multinational Operational Start Points Start Point 2 – C2 Common Command Relationships & / or Control-Coordination Concepts Chains of Command – two chains always exist: Each Nation has a “NATIONAL” Chain of Command There is one MNF “MULTINATIONAL” Chain of Command

Multinational Operational Start Points Start Point 2 – C2 MNF Chain of Command (Lead Nation Concept): Participating Nation Authority Lead Nation National Authority Participating Nation Authority Supporting Strategic Commander Supported Strategic Commander Supporting Strategic Commander National Chain of Command Multinational Chain of Command Commander CTF (CCTF) National Command Element National Command Element CTF Participating Forces CTF Participating Forces CTF Participating Forces Consultation / Coordination MNF / CTF OPCON / TACON National Chain Of Command

Multinational Operational Start Points Start Point 3 – CTF HQ Organization Standardized CTF Headquarters Organization (functions required) National Command Element for each participating nation Operational Staff (C1 through C7) Personal Staff (Legal, Public Affairs, etc.) Multinational Forces Coordination Civil-Military Coordination Logistics Coordination Media Support (International and National) CTF Planning Process (current & future ops, and plans)

Multinational Operational Start Points Start Point 3 - CTF HQ Template Coalition / Combined Logistics Coordination Center (CLCC) (Classification = Secret – Rel MNF) CTF Planning Process (C5 Plans, C3 FOPS, and C3 COPS) Special Access Programs Multinational and CTF Media Support Staffs (Coalition / Combined Pools) (Classification = Unclass) Commander Coalition / Combined Task Force (CCTF) National Command Elements (NCE) C1 ADMIN C2 INTEL C3 OPS C4 LOG C5 PLANS C6 COMM C7 CIV-MIL DCCTF COS Special Staff CMOC for Coordination with UN, ICRC, IOs, NGOs, Host Nation (Classification = Unclass) MNCC (Classification = Secret – Rel MNF) Legend: MNCC = Multinational Coordination Center CMOC = Civil-Military Operations Center Rel - MNF = Releasable to Multinational Force = Command = Liaison & Coordination

Multinational Operational Start Points Start Point 4 – CTF Planning Overarching Framework: Strategic, Operational & Tactical Level Planning Responsibilities Three Major Components: CTF Planning Organization - operational level process of plans & orders development CTF Crisis Action Planning (CAP) - major strategic – operational planning interaction during a crisis CTF Detailed Planning Process - detailed planning process within the CTF HQ for developing OPLANs/ OPORDs

Multinational Operational Start Points Start Point 4 – CAP Crisis Action Planning (CAP) Process Lead Nation National & Supported Strategic Commander Level I Situation Development II Crisis Assessment III COA Development IV COA Selection V Execution Planning VI Execution Commander’s Estimate CTF should be activated At the earliest possible time based upon situational factors. CTF is activated “not later than” beginning of Phase III via the Warning Order (earlier is desired) Planning Execution FORM CTF HQ Deployment Employment Transition Redeployment Augmentation CTF Level CAP = Crisis Action Planning COA = Course of Action

Multinational Operational Start Points Start Point 4 CTF Detailed Planning # 1 – INITIATION & SCOPING (Initiates the Central Process Below) Military Decision Making Process - Multinational (MDMP-M) ONGOING CENTRAL PROCESS Commander’s Appreciation Operational Intel Prep of the Environment (OIPE) Framing the Problem 2. Operational Design # 8 – EXECUTION, ASSESSMENT, AND FOLLOW-ON ADAPTATION (BRANCH / SEQUELS) # 2 – MISSION ANALYSIS # 3 – COA DEVELOPMENT # 7 – PLAN / ORDER DEVELOPMENT # 6 – COA APPROVAL AND COMMANDER’S ESTIMATE # 5 – COA COMPARISON # 4 – COA ANALYSIS AND GAMING

Multinational Operational Start Points Start Point 5 - Terminology Clear Understanding & Clarity of Terminology Required to improve multinational interoperability Multinational Glossary addresses terms and abbreviations MPAT events used to continually update the MNF SOP terms

Summary MNF SOP is the basic building block for Multinational Contingency Crisis Response: Serves as “Guide” with Operational Start Points – not prescriptive, binding or directive. Focused at the Multinational Operational Level (CTF HQ) Multinational Program Improves: Speed of Response Interoperability Mission Effectiveness Unity of Effort Internet Reference: www.mpat.org www.mnfsop.org

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