Multinational Planning Augmentation Team
(MPAT)
Prepare and Issue the Coalition /
Combined Task Force OPORD
Purpose
Discuss the process of
preparing and issuing a
joint operation plan and
operation order.
References
JP 5-00.2 Joint Task Force Planning
Guidance and Procedures 13 Jan 99
Other References:
JP 3-0
JP 5-0
CJCSM 3500.05 JTF HQ Master Training
Guide, 15 Apr 97 and CJCSM 3500.05A
JTF HQ Master Training Guide, March
2000 (Draft)
JP 1-02
Definitions
CONPLANOPLANAN OPERATION PLAN FOR
THE CONDUCT OF MILITARY
OPERATIONS THAT CAN BE
USED AS THE BASIS FOR
DEVELOPMENT OF AN
OPERATION ORDER (OPORD).
INCLUDES ALL ANNEXES AND
DEPLOYMENT / MOVEMENT
PLANS.
AN OPERATION PLAN IN AN
ABBREVIATED CONCEPT FORMAT
FOR THE CONDUCT OF OPERATIONS.
IT CAN BE CONVERTED TO A OPLAN,
CAMPAIGN, OR OPORD. IT MAY OR
MAY NOT INCLUDE A FULL SET OF
ANNEXES AND DEPLOYMENT/
MOVEMENT PLANS.
CAMPAIGN PLANA PLAN FOR A SERIES OF
RELATED MILITARY OPERATIONS
AIMED TO ACHIEVE STRATEGIC
AND OPERATIONAL OBJECTIVES
WITHIN A GIVEN TIME AND SPACE
OPORDA DIRECTIVE ISSUED BY
A COMMANDER TO
SUBORDINATE
COMMANDERS FOR THE
PURPOSE OF EFFECTING
THE COORDINATED
EXECUTION OF AN
OPERATION
US JP 1-02
DOD DICTIONARY
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
Tasks
ASSEMBLE THE PLAN/ORDER
APPROVE THE PLAN/ORDER
BRIEF THE PLAN/ORDER
TRANSMIT THE PLAN/ORDER
ENSURE UNDERSTANDING
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?
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
Coalition /
Combined
Planning
Group (CPG)
FUTURE
OPS
(FOPS)
Plan Prep Team
Options
OR....
Commander’s Estimate
CURRENT
OPS (COPS)
OR....
C5 PLANS
CELL (PLANS)
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
Annexes
DO YOU NEED IT?
B
A
C
DO COMPONENTS
NEED IT?
D
Q
P
E
PLAN
N
G
DOES IT ADD
CLARITY?
• IF SO...
M
K
H
J
ADD IT TO THE
PLAN!
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
ASSEMBLE THE PLAN
Select a format
Load it on common drive
Assign responsibility
Select appropriate annexes
Brief CPG on requirements
Issue ‘draft’ base
Staff the Draft
Accept input
CPG / review/ staff
Draft final plan
O-6 review
YOU ARE HERE
• CTF Hq formed
• COA has been selected
• Estimates, concept,
coordination with components
complete
• Plan assembled
• Plan issued over redundant
means
• All components and
supporting organizations
have reviewed and signified
receipt and understanding
YOU ARE GOING HERE
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
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–
May be accomplished by a OPORD
briefing
May be accomplished by a thorough
review and crosswalk by CCTF / COS / C3
Signifies approval

Brief Plan/Order to
Component
Commanders/Key
Staffs/Organizations/
Agencies
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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
CCTF
CNAVFOR
CAFFOR
CARFOR
CMARFOR
CSOTF
CPOTF
Transmit the Plan/Order
Use Redundant Means
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–
–
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
Ensure Understanding
 Does
not necessarily signify
agreement
 Provides
 Works
feedback mechanism
in conjunction with
plan/order preparation
(concurrent planning efforts)
Task: Prepare Campaign or Major Operations
and Related Orders
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Make a plan or order that reflects the
concept and intent of the Supported
Strategic Commander.
Publish the order in the specified format
Allow the component commands at least
67% of the total planning time from the
receipt of the warning order to execution
References:
– JP 3-0
– JP 5-0
– JP 5-00.2
QUESTIONS?
TASK STEPS
ASSEMBLE THE PLAN/ORDER
APPROVE THE PLAN/ORDER
BRIEF THE PLAN/ORDER
TRANSMIT THE PLAN/ORDER
ENSURE UNDERSTANDING