1. Operational Planning “The Multinational Framework”
Military Decision Making Process – Multinational
(MDMP–M)
Reference:
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2. 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
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3. 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
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