1. Purpose To understand Commander’s Intent & Guidance and their importance in crisis action planning Intent & Guidance and their importance in crisis action planning Commander’s Intent & Guidance References u Joint Publication 3-0, Doctrine For Joint Operations u JP 5-0, Doctrine For Planning Joint Operations u JP 5-00.2, JTF Planning Guidance and Procedures Deployable Joint Task Force Augmentation Cell (DJTFAC) Multinational Planning Augmentation Team (MPAT)

2. I Mission Analysis I Crisis Action Planning Process CRISISCRISIS ISituationDevelopment IICrisisAssessment IV Course of ActionSelection VExecutionPlanning WarningOrderWarningOrderPlanningOrderPlanningOrderAlertOrderAlertOrderExecuteOrderExecuteOrder OPORD&Deployment Data Base VIExecution And/orAnd/or III Course of Action Development II Course of Action Development III Analysis of Opposing Courses of Action IV Comparison of Own Courses of Action IV Comparison of Own Courses of Action VCommander’sDecision Commander’s Estimate Process Key Planning Concepts: –Strategic supported commander’s (higher headquarters) strategic intent and operational (MNF) focus –Orientation on the strategic and operational centers of gravity of the threat –Protection of friendly strategic and operational centers of gravity –Phasing of operations to include the commanders intent for each phase

3. Commander’s Intent The commander’s intent describes the desired end state. It is a concise expression of the purpose of the operation, not a summary of the concept of operations. The commander’s intent describes the desired end state. It is a concise expression of the purpose of the operation, not a summary of the concept of operations. Joint Pub 3-0 Joint Pub 3-0

4. Commander’s Intent Concept of Operations Commander’s Vision Assess theater or area of operations Visualize path from current to future state Commander’s Intent Unifying focus: Purpose Identify desired end state Method of force operation

5. When is the Intent Published? u CTF Commanders initially provide their intent to the staff with the restated mission and planning guidance u The CTF Commander refines intent as the staff considers staff estimates and completes the Commander’s Estimate

6. Elements of Commander’s Intent u Purpose of the operation u Desired end state u Method: How operations (the joint force as a whole) will progress towards the end state u It may include how the posture of units at that end state facilitates transition u It may also include commander’s assessment of the enemy commander’s Intent, or the threat u It may contain an assessment of where and how the commander will accept risk Intent is Not a Summary of the Concept of the Operations

7. “YOU I PROPOSE TO MOVE AGAINST JOHNSTON’S ARMY, TO BREAK IT UP AND TO GET INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE ENEMY’S COUNTRY AS FAR AS YOU CAN, INFLICTING ALL THE DAMAGE YOU CAN AGAINST THEIR WAR RESOURCES.” Commander’s Intent

8. “YOU I PROPOSE TO MOVE AGAINST JOHNSTON’S ARMY, TO BREAK IT UP AND TO GET INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE ENEMY’S COUNTRY AS FAR AS YOU CAN, INFLICTING ALL THE DAMAGE YOU CAN AGAINST THEIR WAR RESOURCES.” Commander’s Intent (Purpose)

9. “YOU I PROPOSE TO MOVE AGAINST JOHNSTON’S ARMY, TO BREAK IT UP AND TO GET INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE ENEMY’S COUNTRY AS FAR AS YOU CAN, INFLICTING ALL THE DAMAGE YOU CAN AGAINST THEIR WAR RESOURCES.” Commander’s Intent (Endstate)

10. “YOU I PROPOSE TO MOVE AGAINST JOHNSTON’S ARMY, TO BREAK IT UP AND TO GET INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE ENEMY’S COUNTRY AS FAR AS YOU CAN, INFLICTING ALL THE DAMAGE YOU CAN AGAINST THEIR WAR RESOURCES.” Commander’s Intent (Method)

11. Recent Commander’s Intent UNMIH INTENT: “The purpose of this mission is to maintain a secure and stable environment which allows the government of Haiti to maintain functional governance, gradually transferring responsibility for the secure and stable environment to the government of Haiti. The end state is defined as the secure and stable environment that allows social and economic development, free election, and peaceful transition of responsibility to the government of Haiti.”

12. Recent Commander’s Intent (Purpose) UNMIH INTENT: “The purpose of this mission is UNMIH INTENT: “The purpose of this mission is to maintain a secure and stable environment which allows the government of Haiti to maintain functional governance, gradually transferring responsibility for the secure and stable environment to the government of Haiti. The end state is defined as the secure and stable environment that allows social and economic development, free election, and peaceful transition of responsibility to the government of Haiti.” to maintain a secure and stable environment which allows the government of Haiti to maintain functional governance, gradually transferring responsibility for the secure and stable environment to the government of Haiti. The end state is defined as the secure and stable environment that allows social and economic development, free election, and peaceful transition of responsibility to the government of Haiti.”

13. Recent Commander’s Intent (Endstate) UNMIH INTENT: “The purpose of this mission is UNMIH INTENT: “The purpose of this mission is to maintain a secure and stable environment which allows the government of Haiti to maintain functional governance, gradually transferring responsibility for the secure and stable environment to the government of Haiti. The end state is defined as the secure and stable environment that allows social and economic development, free election, and peaceful transition of responsibility to the government of Haiti.” to maintain a secure and stable environment which allows the government of Haiti to maintain functional governance, gradually transferring responsibility for the secure and stable environment to the government of Haiti. The end state is defined as the secure and stable environment that allows social and economic development, free election, and peaceful transition of responsibility to the government of Haiti.”

14. Recent Commander’s Intent (Method) UNMIH INTENT: “The purpose of this mission is UNMIH INTENT: “The purpose of this mission is to maintain a secure and stable environment which allows the government of Haiti to maintain functional governance, gradually transferring responsibility for the secure and stable environment to the government of Haiti. The end state is defined as the secure and stable environment that allows social and economic development, free election, and peaceful transition of responsibility to the government of Haiti.” to maintain a secure and stable environment which allows the government of Haiti to maintain functional governance, gradually transferring responsibility for the secure and stable environment to the government of Haiti. The end state is defined as the secure and stable environment that allows social and economic development, free election, and peaceful transition of responsibility to the government of Haiti.”

15. Recent Commander’s Intent (cont.) USFORHAITI INTENT: “The purpose of the operation is to divest Zone V of all operations in support of the government of Haiti. We will accomplish this purpose through progressively transferring all support operations to the government of Haiti, setting time limits on continued support to encourage timely transfers. Maintain only enough presence to detect an impending loss of security or stability in sufficient time to counteract it. At the end of the operation the government of Haiti assumes all responsibility for maintaining the secure and stable environment. Zone V forces are postured to facilitate and cover the withdrawal of UN forces and protect key installations.” USFORHAITI INTENT: “The purpose of the operation is to divest Zone V of all operations in support of the government of Haiti. We will accomplish this purpose through progressively transferring all support operations to the government of Haiti, setting time limits on continued support to encourage timely transfers. Maintain only enough presence to detect an impending loss of security or stability in sufficient time to counteract it. At the end of the operation the government of Haiti assumes all responsibility for maintaining the secure and stable environment. Zone V forces are postured to facilitate and cover the withdrawal of UN forces and protect key installations.”

16. Task Force BAYANIHAN Commander’s Mission Statement Assist the Disaster Response Task Groups (DRTGs) in Visayas and Mindanao in the conduct of large scale humanitarian assistance and disaster response in regions 6,7,10 and 13, in order to save lives, protect property and minimize damage. Assist the Disaster Response Task Groups (DRTGs) in Visayas and Mindanao in the conduct of large scale humanitarian assistance and disaster response in regions 6,7,10 and 13, in order to save lives, protect property and minimize damage.

17. Task Force BAYANIHAN Commander’s Mission Statement On Order, TF BAYANIHAN will Assist the Disaster Response Task Groups (DRTGs) in Visayas and Mindanao in the conduct of large scale humanitarian assistance and disaster response in regions 6,7,10 and 13, in order to save lives, protect property and minimize damage. On Order, TF BAYANIHAN will Assist the Disaster Response Task Groups (DRTGs) in Visayas and Mindanao in the conduct of large scale humanitarian assistance and disaster response in regions 6,7,10 and 13, in order to save lives, protect property and minimize damage. Who, What, When, Where, Why

18. Task Force BAYANIHAN Commander’s Mission Statement On Order, TF BAYANIHAN will Assist the Disaster Response Task Groups (DRTGs) in Visayas and Mindanao in the conduct of large scale humanitarian assistance and disaster response in regions 6,7,10 and 13, in order to save lives, protect property and minimize damage. On Order, TF BAYANIHAN will Assist the Disaster Response Task Groups (DRTGs) in Visayas and Mindanao in the conduct of large scale humanitarian assistance and disaster response in regions 6,7,10 and 13, in order to save lives, protect property and minimize damage. Who, What, When, Where, Why

19. Task Force BAYANIHAN Commander’s Mission Statement On Order, TF BAYANIHAN will Assist the Disaster Response Task Groups (DRTGs) in Visayas and Mindanao in the conduct of large scale humanitarian assistance and disaster response in regions 6,7,10 and 13, in order to save lives, protect property and minimize damage. On Order, TF BAYANIHAN will Assist the Disaster Response Task Groups (DRTGs) in Visayas and Mindanao in the conduct of large scale humanitarian assistance and disaster response in regions 6,7,10 and 13, in order to save lives, protect property and minimize damage. Who, What, When, Where, Why

20. Task Force BAYANIHAN Commander’s Mission Statement On Order, TF BAYANIHAN will Assist the Disaster Response Task Groups (DRTGs) in Visayas and Mindanao in the conduct of large scale humanitarian assistance and disaster response in regions 6,7,10 and 13, in order to save lives, protect property and minimize damage. On Order, TF BAYANIHAN will Assist the Disaster Response Task Groups (DRTGs) in Visayas and Mindanao in the conduct of large scale humanitarian assistance and disaster response in regions 6,7,10 and 13, in order to save lives, protect property and minimize damage. Who, What, When, Where, Why

21. Task Force BAYANIHAN Commander’s Mission Statement On Order, TF BAYANIHAN will Assist the Disaster Response Task Groups (DRTGs) in Visayas and Mindanao in the conduct of large scale humanitarian assistance and disaster response in regions 6,7,10 and 13, in order to save lives, protect property and minimize damage. On Order, TF BAYANIHAN will Assist the Disaster Response Task Groups (DRTGs) in Visayas and Mindanao in the conduct of large scale humanitarian assistance and disaster response in regions 6,7,10 and 13, in order to save lives, protect property and minimize damage. Who, What, When, Where, Why

22. Task Force BAYANIHAN Commander’s Mission Statement On Order, TF BAYANIHAN will Assist the Disaster Response Task Groups (DRTGs) in Visayas and Mindanao in the conduct of large scale humanitarian assistance and disaster response in regions 6,7,10 and 13, in order to save lives, protect property and minimize damage. On Order, TF BAYANIHAN will Assist the Disaster Response Task Groups (DRTGs) in Visayas and Mindanao in the conduct of large scale humanitarian assistance and disaster response in regions 6,7,10 and 13, in order to save lives, protect property and minimize damage. Who, What, When, Where, Why

23. Task Force BAYANIHAN Commander’s Mission Statement On Order, TF BAYANIHAN will Assist the Disaster Response Task Groups (DRTGs) in Visayas and Mindanao in the conduct of large scale humanitarian assistance and disaster response in regions 6,7,10 and 13, in order to save lives, protect property and minimize damage. On Order, TF BAYANIHAN will Assist the Disaster Response Task Groups (DRTGs) in Visayas and Mindanao in the conduct of large scale humanitarian assistance and disaster response in regions 6,7,10 and 13, in order to save lives, protect property and minimize damage. Contrasted with Intent Statement…

24. TF BAYANIHAN COMMANDER’S INTENT My intent is to support the Armed Forces of the Philippines in HA/DR operations in the affected areas of the Central Philippines. We will conduct HA/DR combined operations and rehabilitation efforts. In other words, we will provide all available assistance to alleviate human suffering and restore normalcy.

25. TF BAYANIHAN COMMANDER’S INTENT (Purpose) My intent is to support the Armed Forces of the Philippines in HA/DR operations in the affected areas of the Central Philippines. We will conduct HA/DR combined operations and rehabilitation efforts. In other words, we will provide all available assistance to alleviate human suffering and restore normalcy.

26. TF BAYANIHAN COMMANDER’S INTENT (Endstate) My intent is to support the Armed Forces of the Philippines in HA/DR operations in the affected areas of the Central Philippines. We will conduct HA/DR combined operations and rehabilitation efforts. In other words, we will provide all available assistance to alleviate human suffering and restore normalcy.

27. TF BAYANIHAN COMMANDER’S INTENT (Method) My intent is to support the Armed Forces of the Philippines in HA/DR operations in the affected areas of the Central Philippines. We will conduct HA/DR combined operations and rehabilitation efforts. In other words, we will provide all available assistance to alleviate human suffering and restore normalcy.

28. Commander’s Guidance u The degree of guidance depends upon – Time available – Staff level of proficiency – Flexibility – Commander’s comfort zone u General enough to allow ideas, initiative, and consideration of potentially important alternatives

29. u Time plan u Commander’s intent u Risk assessment u Limitations on the command u Specific adversary COAs, or threats, to be considered u Intelligence preparation of the battlespace/area of operation considerations u Key or decisive terrain u Commander’s Critical Information Requirements u Concept of operations u Effects desired on the adversary force/threats Commander’s Guidance Topics

30. u EW usage u Priorities u Reserve capabilities u C2 arrangements u Type of orders to be issued u Type of rehearsal to conduct – Election monitoring – Crowd control / riot control Commander’s Guidance Topics (cont.)

31. TF BAYANIHAN Commander’s Initial Planning Guidance u Deploy forces rapidly into the affected areas; u Quickly establish Command and Control capability to facilitate the deployment of committed forces; u Assist the NDCC in humanitarian assistance and disaster response efforts in all affected areas.

32. Guidance Is Dynamic u After Mission Analysis staff briefings are complete and the Commander approves the restated mission, he provides initial planning guidance to the staff u Guidance may change or be modified later if assumptions or facts change

33. Review u Commander’s Intent: – Begins with the commander’s vision of the operation – Should include: purpose, desired end state, and method of progressing towards that end state – Is not static; is refined as the situation evolves u Commander’s Guidance: – Is given initially, and throughout the planning process – Is essential for timely and effective course of action development

34. Commander’s Intent & Guidance Questions? Questions? Deployable Joint Task Force Augmentation Cell (DJTFAC) Multinational Planning Augmentation Team (MPAT)