CTF PACIFIC
CPG 1
Course Of Action (COA) Brief
1 Mar 07
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Agenda
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Planning Assumptions
Concept of Operations
Overview of COA 1
Transition Conditions
Component Detailed Plans
– Force Separation Plan
– Humanitarian Assistance Plan
– Information Operations Plan
– CBRN Plans
• COA Validity Analysis
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CTF ASSUMPTIONS
• CTF to deploy for a period of 6 months.
• CTF has not been tasked with additional
missions outside the Combined Operating
Area.
• Presence of obstinate military factions who
do not want to comply with peace agreement
• Tierra del Oro, Arcadia, Mojave and IDS
remain neutral to current conflict between
Sonora and Kuhistan.
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COA 1 CONOPS Statement
• To rapidly establish a strong presence in the AO to enforce a DMZ
for separation of the SON and KUH forces. Thereafter to mitigate the
activities of other hostile groups (KFC, IPM, MW) in the AO before
transition to a UN PKF.
• To focus on providing assessments of immediate humanitarian
needs while concurrently opening up accesses for IHCs to provide
the longer term sustainable HA initiatives.
• To utilize Information Operations to project a credible image for
the CTF; the ability and willingness to enforce the mandate.
• End state is to achieve separation of KUH and SON forces,
cessation of hostilities, mitigating freedom of actions by hostile groups,
facilitating HA efforts and successful transition to the UNPKF.
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Ops Phases
(Overview)
1 Mar 07
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Overview of Ops Phases (COA 1)
Phase I
Force Prep (1A)
and Projection (1B)
Phase II
Force Separation
Phase III
Mitigation of Hostile
Group Activities
Phase IV
Transition to
UNPK
Diplomacy - Will be established continuously throughout the campaign to set the stage for the next phase
Military
1A
• To conduct planning,
training and equipping of
CTF troops
• Organize CTF in
Honolulu as staging area
1B
• Project advance
elements to south KUH
• Link-up with KUH & SON
forces
Information Ops
• Develop Key messaging
Humanitarian Assistance
• Project civil advance
team to conduct
assessment
Military
• Establish Salt Lake City
as point of entry for force
projection
• Occupy eastern and
western sector
• Establish DMZ and
enforce MEZ
• Establish Maritime
Protection Zone and NoFly Zone
• Patrolling and securing of
major Highways
Information Ops
• Military diplomacy
• Media operations
• Show of force
Humanitarian Assistance
• Establish CMOC
• Prioritize HA needs
Military
• Enforce Maritime and NoFly Zone
• Conduct border patrols
and establish OPs
• Conduct Raids, Cordon
and Search Ops to
mitigate hostile group
activities
• Protect KINs
• Patrolling and securing of
major Highways
Military
• Hand over of DMZ to UN
PKF
• Repatriation of CTF
Information Ops
• Media operations
• Use PsyOps
Humanitarian Assistance
• Commitment to UN HA
efforts
Information Ops
• Military diplomacy
• Media operations
• Use PsyOps
Humanitarian Assistance
• Provide security for HA
groups
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Transition Conditions
Force Prep (1A)
and Projection (1B)
1A
•Completion of training,
planning and equipping
1B
•Completion of Advance
element deployment in
designated area
•Commence deployment
of CTF forces in AO
Force Separation
•Establishment of DeMilitarized Zone,
Military Exclusion
Zone, Maritime
Exclusion Zone and
No-Fly Zone
• SON and KUH forces
withdrawn out of DMZ
Sustenance of Ops
and Mitigation of other
Hostile groups
Transition to
UNPK
•KFC, IPM and MW
activities reduced
•UN PKF forces
deployed in AO
•All KINS are secured
• Handover of
HA efforts to
host nations,
local
government
and UN
completed
•IOs/NGOs are able to
conduct HA operations in
AO safely
•Cessation of missile
attacks from KUH to
SON
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Component
Detailed Plan
1 Mar 07
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Force
Separation Plan
1 Mar 07
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FORCE SEPARATION ASSUMPTIONS
• Challenging UN Mandate
– KUH and SON forces
– Belligerent Groups (KFC, MW, IPM)
• Staging Area established Hawaii,
Honolulu, for force preparation and
projection
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Force Separation CONOPS Statement
On order, the CTF will stage in Hawaii, Honolulu, to
project into the AO and establish DMZ and Military
Exclusion Zone to ensure the cessation of armed
conflicts between the KUH and SON forces. This will
be achieved by deploying the CTF in South
KUH/North SON to impose a force separation on the
KUH and SON forces by establishing checkpoints,
observation post, road blocks, patrols, No Fly Zone
and Maritime Protection Zone, to ensure a Stable and
Secured environment so as to allow HA effort to be
conducted. The operation will end with the transition
to UN PKF.
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CTF Force Organization
CTF HQ
Air Comd
All other Air Assets
SOTF
Naval
Comd
2xFF
3xFFG
1xPV
Land
Comd
Sector
West Comd
1xBde HQ
6xInf Bn (2 mech)
1xArmour Bn
1xMP Coy
1x155 Bty
1xSig Coy
1xLog Pl
1xEngr Bn
3xEngr Coy
1xROWPU unit
1xSpt Bn
4xUH60
2xCH47 (RSAF)
Sector
East Comd
1xBde HQ
6xInf Bn (1 mech)
1xArmour Bn
2xMP Coy
1x105 Bty
1xSig Bn (-)
Fwd Log Unit
1xLog Pl
1xBn Landing Tm
1xEngr Bn & 4xEngr Coy
2xROWPU unit
1xSpt Bn
2xSP
4xCH47
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Staging
Rear HQ
2xLSD
1xLPD
1xLSH
1xLSL
1xHosp Ship
1xLST
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CTF Task 1
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Staging Operations
Advance Elements:
2 x Mech Bn
 Engineer Element
 Fwd CSS unit
 SF Element
 Medical Element
 Signal Element
 Civil Affairs Group
 Heli Assets
 PV/Frigates/Log Ship
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Phase I – Force Preparation
and Projection
• Phase 1a
 To Organise the CTF in Hawaii, Honolulu, as the
staging area for force preparation and projection into the
AO.
• Phase 1b
 To project the advance element to South KUH via Salt
Lake City to establish the linkages with the KUH and
SON forces
 To establish a withdrawal timeline with the 2 forces
(including air and naval assets) emphasizing on the
Movement and Location of their forces/weapons system
based on the DMZ and Military Exclusion Zone
Phase begins with arrival of forces in Staging Area. Purpose is to prepare the CTF
for operations and establish contacts and initial agreement with the KUH and SON
forces. Main Effort is in the staging of forces. Phase ends when forces met the 18
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conditions for force entry.
CTF Staging Area, Hawaii, Honolulu
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Phase II – Force Separation
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Remaining CTF:
• To establish Salt Lake City as the point of entry for force
projection
• To enforce the DMZ in 2 efforts as follows:
• Stage 1: To occupy Eastern Sector and use it as a
base for Quick Reaction force and further force
projection
• Stage 2: To occupy the Western Sector and establish
the DMZ
• To enforce the Military Exclusion Zone
• To enforce No Fly Zone and Maritime Protection Zone
Phase begins with the commencement of separation of conflicting forces.
Purpose is to establish a DMZ and Military Exclusion Zone. Main Effort is to
occupy and establish the DMZ and Military Exclusion Zone. Phase ends when the
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DMZ and Military Exclusion Zone are
established.
DMZ/Military Exclusion Zone
LEGEND
Int’l Boundary
DMZ
Military Exclusion
Zone
Salt Lake City
WINNEMUCCA
DMZ
(5+5KM)
Provo
MILFORD
CEDAR CITY
PANACA
ST GEORGE
Stage1 Deployment
Stage 2 Deployment
Military
EXCLUSION
ZONE
(30+30KM)
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Maritime Protection Zone
Salt Lake City
WINNEMUCCA
Provo
Maritime
Protection Zone
(12 NM)
MILFORD
CEDAR CITY
PANACA
ST GEORGE
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No Fly Zone
Salt Lake City
WINNEMUCCA
Provo
MILFORD
CEDAR CITY
PANACA
ST GEORGE
No Fly Zone
(10 NM)
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COA 1 Phase III – Sustenance of Operations
and Mitigation of other Hostile Groups
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CARFOR:
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CAFFOR:
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Enforce NFZ
Estb Air Traffic control
Spt Heli lift/QRF for CARFOR
Spt CNVFOR MPA
CNVFOR:
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Estb Land CP
Estb Road Blks
Patrols
Observation/Monitoring Post
Org QRF
Impose Curfew
Conduct Raids and C&S ops
Force/HA Protection
Protection of KINs
Enforce MPZ
Estb Sea patrols/ traffic control
SOTF:
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Raids and C&S ops
Info collection
• To enforce No Fly Zone
• To enforce Maritime Enforcement/Protection Zone
• To establish Traffic (Land/Air/Sea) control Check Points
• To establish Road Blocks
• To conduct patrols in and along the perimeter of DMZ
• To establish Observation Post to monitor the movement of
KUH/SON forces/weapon systems
• To organise a Quick Reaction Force (QRF) to response to
contingencies
• To provide security for HA groups
• Help the local authority to impose Curfew in the DMZ when
necessary
• To conduct Raids, Cordon and Search operations to
neutralize the hostile groups
• To develop robust force protection measures
• Protection of KINs including the IDP camps
Phase begins with both the KUH and SON Forces out of the DMZ. Purpose is to
maintain the force separation while curtailing actions of Hostile groups. Main
Effort is to enforce the force separation agreement. Phase ends when transit to 24
UNPKF (overlapping Phase IV) UNCLASSIFIED
COA 1 Phase IV – Transition to UN PKF
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CTF:
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Applicable to all
• To conduct the following transitional activities:
• Handing over of the DMZ, No Fly Zone and
Maritime protection Zone to UN PKF in phases
• Repatriation of CTF
Phase begins with the occupation of forces. Purpose is to set the condition for UN
PKF to conduct peacekeeping operations. Main Effort is to establish the
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conditions for transition. Phase ends
when CTF repatriated.
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HA Plan
1 Mar 07
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CTF Task 1
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Staging Operations
Advance Elements:
Civil
Affairs Group
Engineer Element
 Fwd CSS unit
Medical Element
 Heli Assets
 PV/Frigates/Log Ship
Phase I – Force Preparation
and Projection (HA)
• Phase 1a
 Civil Affairs Advance Tm – Assessment.
• Phase 1b
Full Civil Affairs Forces in-theatre
Med/Engr Assessment Team in place
Identify priority of HA Support Location
Identify priority of Military Effort & ISO IHC
- Infrastructure requirement
Phase begins with arrival of forces in Staging Area. Purpose is to establish rapid
assessment of the HA needs & the supporting infrastructures. Main Effort is the
Civil Affairs Advance Teams . Phase ends when forces assessment is completed27&
Civil Affairs resources in place. UNCLASSIFIED
Phase II – Force Separation
CTF HQ
C7/CMOC
Civil
Affairs Group
Engineer Element
Fwd CSS unit
Medical Element
Heli Assets
PV/Frigates/Log Ship
• Establish CMOC
•Crisis mitigation – To prioritize immediate HA needs
•Participate in the Humanitarian Information Center
•Establish Civ-Mil security protocol for HA movement
•Identify & prioritize key logistics & Infrastructure points
Phase begins with the commencement of separation of conflicting forces.
Purpose is to establish a coordination with the HA community. Main Effort is to
provide security to support HA. Phase ends when we establish the security
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protocol to facilitate the HA effort.UNCLASSIFIED
COA 1 Phase III – Sustenance of Operations
and Mitigation of other Hostile Groups
CTF HQ
• To establish Traffic (Land/Air/Sea) control Check Points
C7/CMOC
Civil
Affairs Group
Engineer Element
Fwd CSS unit
Medical Element
Heli Assets
PV/Frigates/Log Ship
• To establish Observation Post to monitor the movement of
weapons
• To provide security for HA groups
• Protection of Key Installations
•Secure Logistics route
•Ensure IHC freedom of movement
•Coordinate with Intelligent/local police for IDP camp security
Phase begins with a secure climate to have re-establishment of normal IHC & HA
effort . Purpose is to normalize the transit IHC & HA effort & allow the local
authorities to regain responsibilities. Main Effort is to establish communication &
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COA 1 Phase IV – Transition to UN PKF
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CTF:
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Applicable to all
•Finalise commitment to the transition plan
•Coordination & security training completed with the
local authorities
Phase begins with the transition of HA effort to local authority/UN DPKO. Purpose
is to set the condition for UN PKF to assume responsibilities. Main Effort is to
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establish the conditions for transition.
Phase ends when CTF repatriated.
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IO Plan
1 Mar 07
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Information Objectives & Key Messages
• Information Objectives:
– To portray the CTF as credible, committed, impartial and
capable of alleviating immediate human sufferings in the
conflict area
– To win the support of international audience, MNF supporting
nations, KUH and SONORA governments and the local
populace in the area of interest
• Key Messages:
– 1. The CTF has the UN Mandate to bring peace and stability to
the region.
– 2. The CTF is committed to the UN Mandate and seeks to work
with all conflict parties impartially to end the conflict.
– 3. CTF has the capability to ensure a safe environment to
facilitate the HA effort in alleviating human sufferings.
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Concept of Information Operations
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Activity
Message
Target Audience
Means
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Force
Preparation
& Projection
•CTF is well trained and mission ready
•CTF has the UN mandate to bring peace
and stability to the AO
•International audience
•MNF supporting nations
•KUH & SON, Local popn
•Int’national media
•Local media
•PsyOps Coy
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Force
Separation
•CTF is committed to the UN Mandate
•CTF is neutral to all parties
•CTF will work with both parties to end
conflict
•We will take actions on non-compliant
parties
•CTF has secured the AO for HA effort to
commence
•KUH & SON
•International audience
•IHC
•Military diplomacy
•Int’national media
•Local media
•Show of force
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Mitigation of
other hostile
groups
•CTF is capable of eliminating the terrorist
groups in the AO
•Terrorist actions caused sufferings and
poverty to the ethnic Mestizos
•Peaceful means to resolve issues
•Deny support for terrorist groups to
reduce sufferings
•Terrorist groups
•Terrorist sponsors
•Local populace
•International audience
•Int’national media
•Local media
•Show of force
•PsyOps Coy
(leaflets, posters,
loudspeaker ops)
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Transition to
UN PKF
•CTF has secured the AO
•The reconstruction phase requires the
expertise of the UN PKF
•All parties to support the UN PKF
•International audience
•MNF supporting nations
•KUH & SON
•Local populace
•Int’national media
•Local media
•PsyOps Coy
(leaflets, posters,
loudspeaker ops)
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CBRN Plan
1 Mar 07
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CBRN & EOD Specialist Forces
•Staff Grp
–Within the CTF
•Units
–C – C+180
1
x CBRE Sect (S’pore)
1
x CBRD Tm
 1 x EOD Tm
–C – C+60
1
x Monitoring & Survey Tm (USMC)
 1 x NBC Sect (USMC)
 2 x EOD Tms (USMC)
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CBRN Considerations
Radiological threats – 3 Sites
• Uranium enrichment facility
• Plutonium reprocessing facility
• Light water reactor
Phosgene - Unknown locations/
quantities
Transportation routes
Most likely - IED
– Chem Improvised Explosive Device
– Radiological Dispersal Device (RDD)
Worst Case - Breach of any radiological
facility
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DETECTION
- Communications
- Environmental Monitoring
- Intel collection
- Medical Surveillance
PROTECTION
-Avoidance
- Force Equipping Policy
(individual level)
- Pre-deployment skills trg
- Monitoring and controlled access
MITIGATION
- Prevent spread of contamination
- Avoidance/ localized evacuation
- Prepare medical/ logistics trains
OTHER CM CONSIDERATIONS
- Psychological Effects
- Mass Casualty Mgmt
- Environmental Impacts
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Recommendations
• Require individual protective and detection
equipment, training for all CTF personnel
– Provide these for countries lacking them
• Secure areas around the Kuhistan nuclear plant,
TIM facilities
– Also monitor TIM transport
– Ensure safe condition for inspection of facilities
• Be prepared to develop contingency plans for
various cases
– Have a rapid response team prepared plus CBRN
special staff with needed expertise
• Contingency mechanisms to rapidly bring in key
materials/ personnel for consequence management
– For example, antibiotics, antivirals, ventilators,
decontamination materials
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COA VALIDITY
ANALYSIS
1 Mar 07
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COA Validity Analysis
Validity Criteria
1,2 or 3
REMARKS
Speed of Deployment
2
Deployment in phases in tandem with
the withdrawal of SON and KUH forces
Sustainability
3
Establishment of staging area in
Honolulu which is close to AO
Flexibility
2
Establishment of a sizeable QRF for
flexible deployment
Capacity to react to contingencies
3
Establishment of a sizeable QRF to
react to contingencies
Simplicity
3
Simple C2 structure.
Unity of Effort
3
Focus activities in each phase
Contribute to Long Term Peace Process
2
Proper transition to UN PKF
Force Protection
3
Robust ROE, use of mechanized
forces in high threat areas
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THE END
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DPs & Prioritised Supporting Effects
Establish
CTF’s Credibility
Strengthen
KUH & SON
commitment to
the peace
process
Mitigate
humanitarian
disasters
Curtail
hostile group
activities
DP 7 : CTF Organised and Mission-Ready
SE 17: Effective force composition
SE 18: Effective force protection
SE 19 Effective Force Capabilities
SE 20: Positive Public Confidence
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DP 1 : Hostility between
Kuhistan and Sonora has
Ceased
SE 1: Establish conflict
resolution process
SE 2: Armed Forces Cease
Conflict Campaign
SE 3: Key Installations are
prevented against sabotage
DP 3 : Hostile Groups’ freedom of action & sanctuary are
denied.
SE 8a: Deny hostile groups’ movement in KUH
SE 8b: Deny hostile groups’ sanctuary and activities in KUH
SE 9: Gaining the trust and confidence of local populace and
refugees by CTF & IHC
SE 10: Respond effectively and decisively to terrorist
activities
SE 11: Building host nation anti-terrorism capabilities
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DP 5 : Kuhistan’s Peaceful Nuclear &
Chemical Programs are Verified
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DP 6 : Territorial Integrity Is Restored
SE 15: Political Govt of KUH & SON Support Peace
Agreement & National Reconstruction Process
SE 16: International Border btw KUH & SON are
established
DP 2 : CTF Facilitates Humanitarian
Assistance (HA)
SE 4: Secure area of interest
SE 5: CTF able to Render Immediate
crisis Management Support
SE 6: Assessment of Immediate
Humanitarian Needs
SE 7: Facilitation of HA effort
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2
4
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Ops End
States
Stable &
secured
environment
DP 8 : IDP & Refugees Resettled
SE 21: Secured environment as per DP 2
DP 4 : External supports for hostile groups’ activities are denied
SE 12: Denial of International Support for Hostile Activities
SE 13: Denial of funds, material, training and sanctuaries from outside KUH.
SE 14: No increase in KFC cadre from neighboring countries
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