1. MPAT TEMPEST EXPRESS 30 Staff Planning Workshop Introduction
MNF SOP Overview
21 April 2017

2. Foundation of MPAT Program efforts
Background MNF SOP
Foundation of MPAT Program efforts
Pre-crisis procedures and processes
Developed by military planners from MPAT Program nations
Cooperatively developed with key input from representatives for civil government, the humanitarian community and technical experts
Procedures to guide multinational military planning and execution by one or multiple military headquarters, working together or in parallel
The MNF SOP supports the MPAT program and is its (MPAT) central planning and execution document.
The SOP’s focus is on improving “multinational crisis response capabilities within the 31 MPAT nations.
To date, we have had 16 dedicated MNF SOP Workshop to date. The next MNF SOP Workshop is scheduled in Sri Lanka in June 2013.

3. 19 dedicated MNF SOP Development Workshops have been conducted to date
Background MNF SOP
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
19 dedicated MNF SOP Development Workshops have been conducted to date
The MNF SOP supports the MPAT program and is its (MPAT) central planning and execution document.
The SOP’s focus is on improving “multinational crisis response capabilities within the 31 MPAT nations.
To date, we have had 16 dedicated MNF SOP Workshop to date. The next MNF SOP Workshop is scheduled in Sri Lanka in June 2013.

4. MNF SOP– Living Document
The MNF SOP is a fully UNCLASSIFIED document and can be obtained by going to ( ).
(There are no sign in requirements at this website, access freely open to all personnel)
It outlines the detailed process for multinational planning based upon 31 MPAT nation coordination over the last decade.
Also, at the MPAT website are “operational extracts” (extracts out of the handbook for specific sections used extensively by the MPAT nations).
One of these “operational extracts” is a “summarized MNF SOP” that outlines the major activation processes for the forming and rapid stand up of Coalition/Combined Task Force (CTF) for crisis response situation (hip pocket booklet) This extract is a greatly shortened document (hip pocket handbook) compared to the 1200 page full-sized MNF SOP.
Updated
in June 2016 at
SOP Workshop-19
in Brisbane
Next major version 3.2
after MNF SOP-20
in 2018
(event location TBD)
Version 3.1
November 2016

5. 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 MNF 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 multinational force operational concepts.
Further, this SOP serves as a centerpiece for the MPAT workshops and exercises aimed at improving interoperability and multinational military readiness within the Asia-Pacific region.
The purpose of the SOP is to support the same goals of the MPAT Program:
Increase the speed of a MNF initial response,
Improve interoperability among the participating forces,
enhance overall mission effectiveness
And support Unity of Effort

6. Range of Military Operations
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
CBRN-TIM
Protection of
Shipping
Counterdrug Ops
Counterterrorism
Disarmament,
Demobilization &
Reintegration
Anti-Piracy
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
Consequence Management
MOOTW
(Mil Ops Other Than War)
The MNF SOP focuses on Military Operations Other Than War (MOOTW) and Small Scale Contingencies (SSC). It is fully focused on combat and non-combat missions across the Range of Military Operations as shown above.
The MNF SOP is intended for operations that occur with very little warning and for which there is consensus among nations that a military response is desired.
It does NOT focus on major conflicts or declared war situations; however, much of the plans and process can act as a foundation within such situations with minor refinements by nations.

7. 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 (translates strategic guidance into tactical missions)
Tactical – Employment of forces at the “execution (field) level” to execute approved military courses of action (COAs)
MNF SOP Focus – Campaigns / Major Ops
The focus of the MNF SOP is at the operational level of planning and execution process/procedures at the multinational force headquarters and the task force headquarters.
The operational level is the link between the national strategic levels and the tactical level – it is this level that produces the major operational plans and/or campaign plans (for more complex operations).
The operational level of planning and execution “creates the conditions for success” for the tactical levels.

8. The Foundation for Unity of Effort
MNF SOP Key Principles
Operational Start Points
Predetermined “start points” prior to a crisis will improve MNF 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
MNF planning structure must provide for an “integrated and managed process” for the development & execution of plans
The Foundation for Unity of Effort
Shown here are the MNF SOP key principles.
They are three fold as outlined.
I’ll give you a moment to read them.
(NOTE: describe each as required – are CRITICAL for the MNF SOP)

9. MNF SOP Framework and Organization
Framework – SOP based upon a “military context & perspective”
SOP Organization:
Parts A & B: MNF SOP Foundations and Overview: Conceptual foundation and operational “Start Points” for MNF Operations
Part C: Multinational HQ Procedures: Hqs staff organization, procedures, processes and functions
Part D: Range of Military Operations and MNF Missions: Missions within the scope of MNF SOP with planning factors, considerations, checklists and other information
Parts E: Multinational Reference Library: Glossary, abbreviations, acronyms, reports formats, and reference documents
Parts F: Supporting Documents: Templates, Tables, Reports and Formats
Shown here is the framework and organization of the MNF SOP.
(Note: discuss as required)

10. Event Linkage MPAT TE Exercises SOP Workshop Test Procedures
Version 3.1
November 2016
Event Linkage
SOP Workshop
MPAT TE
Develop Procedures
Test Procedures
Exercises
This graphically depicts the concept for continuous improvement by MPAT nations.
Procedures agreed upon are developed for the MNF SOP.
Those procedures are tested and validated in MPAT TEMPEST EXPRESS Staff Planning Workshops (like table top exercises) and in large multinational military exercises like COBRA GOLD in Thailand, BALIKATAN in the Philippines or TALISMAN SABER in Australia.
Validate Procedures

11. Humanitarian Community
Unity of Effort
Humanitarian Community
Military
Civil
Governmental
Unified
Action
How Do We Coordinate, Cooperate, Synchronize Efforts?

12. Summary
MNF SOP is the basic building block for Multinational Contingency Crisis Response:
Multinational Program
Serves as “Guide” with Operational Start Points – not prescriptive, binding or directive.
Focused at the Multinational Operational Level (CTF HQ)
Improves:
Speed of Response
Interoperability
Mission Effectiveness
Unity of Effort
The MNF SOP is the basic guide to use for multinational crisis response.
It is designed to improve the planning process and the execution of operations where military forces are required.
And, it can be found on the internet at

13. More can be found on the MPAT website on the APAN (All Partners Access Network).
MPAT:

14. MPAT TE 30
Questions?