1. UNCLASSIFIED Crisis Action Planning 01 January 2006 CTF Operation Order UNCLASSIFIED ing

2. UNCLASSIFIED 2 Purpose Discuss the process of preparing and issuing a coalition/combined task force (CTF) operation plan (OPLAN) and operation order (OPORD).

3. UNCLASSIFIED 3 References JP 3-0 Doctrine for Joint Operations JP 5-00.2 JTF Planning Guidance & Procedures MNF SOP MULTINATIONAL FORCE STANDING OPERATING PROCEDURES (MNF SOP) Version 1.6 February 2006

4. UNCLASSIFIED 4 Definitions OPLAN- AN OPERATION PLAN FOR THE CONDUCT OF COALITION OPERATIONS THAT CAN BE USED AS THE BASIS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF AN OPERATION ORDER (OPORD). INCLUDES ALL ANNEXES AND MOVEMENT PLAN (TPFDD). OPORD- A DIRECTIVE ISSUED BY A COMMANDER TO SUBORDINATE COMMANDERS FOR THE PURPOSE OF EFFECTING THE COORDINATED EXECUTION OF AN OPERATION CONPLAN- A COALITION OPERATION PLAN IN AN ABBREVIATED CONCEPT FORMAT FOR THE CONDUCT OF COALTION OPERATIONS. IT CAN BE CONVERTED TO AN OPLAN, CAMPAIGN, OR OPORD. IT MAY OR MAY NOT INCLUDE A FULL SET OF ANNEXES AND MOVEMENT PLAN (TPFDD).

5. UNCLASSIFIED 5 Crisis Action Planning Process ISituationDevelopmentIICrisisAssessmentIIICOADevelopmentIVCOASelectionVExecutionPlanningVIExecution StratCDR’sAssessment Strat CDR WarningOrder StratCDR’sEstimate Planning Or Alert Order Strat CDR Deployment Or Execute Order CCTF’sEstimate Strat CDR Deployment Or Execute Order StratCDR’sWarningOrder Strat CDR Planning Or Alert Order NationalAuthorities & Supported StrategicCDR OPORD Supported Strategic CDR CCTF CCTF

6. UNCLASSIFIED 6 Task: Prepare Campaign or Major Operations and Related Orders Allow the Component At Least 67% of the Total Planning Time From The Receipt of the Warning Order to Execution Publish the Order in The Specified Format Make a Plan or Order That Reflects the Concept And Intent of The Supported Strategic Commander

7. UNCLASSIFIED 7 Responsibilities CTF commander –OPORD “owner” –Assigns responsibilities C3 / C5 as chief architect –OPORD “builder” CTF staff –OPORD “subcontractors” LNOs –OPORD “consultants”

8. UNCLASSIFIED 8 Process Staff estimate Living document / detailed plans CTF staff’s blueprint Feeds into the annexes

9. UNCLASSIFIED 9 Clarity Completeness Brevity Initiative Synchronization Timeliness Principles of a good OPORD Process - Continued -

10. UNCLASSIFIED 10 Synchronization Who: (C3/C5) What: (annexes with each other and basic plan) Why: (clear, complete, and integrated order) How: (CPG and exchange of orders) ? Process - Continued -

11. UNCLASSIFIED 11 CCTF OPORD Follow MNF SOP format Product The basic plan Situation [C2,C3/C5] Mission [CPG/C3/C5] Execution [CPG/C3/C5] Administration and logistics [C4] Command and control [CPG/C3/C5]

12. UNCLASSIFIED 12 References CTF task organization –Listed in annex A Situation –General –Area of concern –Deterrent options –Enemy forces OPORD Format

13. UNCLASSIFIED 13 OPORD Format - Continued - Situation –Friendly forces –Assumptions –Legal considerations CTF mission statement

14. UNCLASSIFIED 14 Command and control –Command relationships –Command posts –Succession to command –Command, control, and communications system Refer to annexes OPORD Format - Continued -

15. UNCLASSIFIED 15 Tasks TRANSMIT THE PLAN/ORDER ASSEMBLE THE PLAN/ORDER APPROVE THE PLAN/ORDER BRIEF THE PLAN/ORDER ENSURE UNDERSTANDING

16. UNCLASSIFIED 16 Assemble the Plan 1. ESTABLISH A TIMELINE 2. DISSEMINATE “SHELLS” 3. RECEIVE STAFF INPUT 4. ASSEMBLE AND INTEGRATE MAJOR PARAGRAPHS 5. ASSEMBLE AND INTEGRATE STAFF ANNEXES 6. REVIEW PLAN FOR CONSISTENCY Who’s Responsible?

17. UNCLASSIFIED 17 Plan Prep Team Options FUTURE OPS (FOPS) CURRENT OPS (COPS) PLANS C5 PLANS CELL CELL Coalition / Combined Planning Group (CPG) OR.... Commander’s Estimate

18. UNCLASSIFIED 18 Assemble The Plan 1. ESTABLISH A TIMELINE 2. DISSEMINATE “SHELLS” 3. RECEIVE STAFF INPUT 4. ASSEMBLE AND INTEGRATE MAJOR PARAGRAPHS 5. ASSEMBLE AND INTEGRATE STAFF ANNEXES 6. REVIEW PLAN FOR CONSISTENCY

19. UNCLASSIFIED 19 Annexes PLAN A B C E D G H J K M N P Q DO YOU NEED IT? DO COMPONENTS NEED IT? DOES IT ADD CLARITY? IF SO... ADD IT TO THE PLAN!

20. UNCLASSIFIED 20 Assemble the Plan 1. ESTABLISH A TIMELINE 2. DISSEMINATE “SHELLS” 3. RECEIVE STAFF INPUT 4. ASSEMBLE AND INTEGRATE MAJOR PARAGRAPHS 5. ASSEMBLE AND INTEGRATE STAFF ANNEXES 6. REVIEW PLAN FOR CONSISTENCY

21. UNCLASSIFIED 21 Select a format Load it on common drive Assign responsibility Select appropriate annexes Brief CPG on requirements Issue ‘draft’ base Accept input CPG review/staff Draft final plan Staff the Draft O-6 review Assemble the Plan

22. UNCLASSIFIED 22 Approve the Plan / Order - Ensure plan/order adheres to guidance from and intent of the CTF establishing authority - Ensure plan/order adheres to guidance and intent of CCTF - May be accomplished by an OPORD briefing –May be accomplished by a thorough review and crosswalk by CCTF/COS/C3 –Signifies approval

23. UNCLASSIFIED 23 CTF CNAVFOR CAFFOR CSOTF CARFOR CPOTF CMARFOR May be accomplished in formal or informal settings CCTF, with C3/5, briefs component commanders and key personnel Staff reviews pertinent parts of plan/order with staff counterparts Brief liaison officers/teams –To the CTF HQ –From the CTF HQ –Use VTC Brief the Plan / Order

24. UNCLASSIFIED 24 Transmit the Plan / Order –Global Command and Control System (GCCS) –SIPRNET and e-mail –General Service (GENSER) message –Hard copy via courier –Standard distribution Ensure receipt by confirmation/ acknowledgment from addressees Use Redundant Means

25. UNCLASSIFIED 25 Ensure Understanding Does not necessarily signify agreement Provides feedback mechanism Works in conjunction with plan/order preparation (concurrent planning efforts)

26. UNCLASSIFIED 26 Task: Prepare Campaign or Major Operations and Related Orders Make a plan or order that reflects the concept and intent of the theater commander. Publish the order in the specified format Allow the component at least 67% of the total planning time from the receipt of the warning order to execution References: –MNF SOP –JP 3-0 –JP 5-00.2

27. UNCLASSIFIED 27 Task Steps TRANSMIT THE PLAN/ORDER ASSEMBLE THE PLAN/ORDER APPROVE THE PLAN/ORDER BRIEF THE PLAN/ORDER ENSURE UNDERSTANDING OPORD Process

28. UNCLASSIFIED Questions? CTF Training Enhancing Multinational Operations UNCLASSIFIED