Operational Planning “The Multinational Framework” Military Decision Making Process – Multinational (MDMP–M) Reference: www.mpat.org UNCLASSIFIED

Commanders Appreciation Operational Design (Ongoing Central Process) Where are we at ?? Where do we Want to GO ?? Basic Start Point for Planning (framework) Commanders Understanding of the Situation – OIPE 2. Ongoing refining and updating of Commander’s Understanding Strategic End State > supporting conditions 2. Operational End State Reference: MDMP-M Handbook, Version 2.6, page 3 https://community.apan.org/mpat/p/sop.aspx UNCLASSIFIED

Commanders Appreciation Operational Design (Ongoing Central Process) Where are we at ?? Where do we Want to GO ?? Problem Statement & Problem Framework “What prevents us from going Where we want to go ??” Framework for Achieving End States “Commander’s Operational Design” Commanders Understanding of the Situation – OIPE 2. Ongoing refining and updating of Commander’s Understanding Strategic End State > supporting conditions 2. Operational End State This occurs PRIOR to mission analysis and is ongoing during all planning and execution actions Contingency planners should identify a separate problem statement for each branch or sequel for Campaign plans/OPORDs/OPLANs since the “situation/OIPE” changes and assumptions change Reference: MDMP-M Handbook, Version 2.6, page 3 https://community.apan.org/mpat/p/sop.aspx UNCLASSIFIED