campaign planning process guide / brief template

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Campaign Planning Process Campaign Planning Process Guide / Brief TemplateGuide / Brief Template

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NoteNote

•This guide has been developed as a tool to guide CCTF PACIFIC, Staff and Component Planners in the conduct of Campaign Planning.–Refer to MNF SOP Part B, Chapter 2, Annex B, Appendix 4, Tab B.

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Step 1 – Commander’s ScopingStep 1 – Commander’s Scoping

•Conduct scoping per the Step 1 Scoping Agenda

•Essential Strategic Guidance:–(Fill in)

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•Knowledge Gaps (what do we NOT know):–(Fill In)

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•Time Appreciation (deliverables):–Major Milestones to plan:

Capture my guidance for “Commander’s Scoping” in a confirmation brief to be developed during the allotted Step 1 Scoping time

Finalize the Actor / Stakeholder Matrix & update the draft OIPE Analysis during Step 2

Complete the Mission Analysis Template (all 3 sections) filled out during Step 3A

Complete the S-COG Analysis Template & conduct a confirmation brief with major info contained in Warning Order 2 (filled out during Step 3B)

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Short brief explaining the Campaign Plan Schematic & the Decisive Point Paragraphs

Completed Decisive Point Matrix identifying SEs (with SEs & other elements completed)

Brief the following items contained in the Campaign Plan Directive:

MissionCTF Intent & Operational End StateNarrative description of HOW the CTF &

Components will conduct the Campaign PlanUpdated Command Relations

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Short confirmation planning session with CCTF for approval of prioritized SEs

Develop, analyze & compare COAs for a DRAFT Decision Brief no later than ______.

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•Operational / Battle Rhythm Guidance:–Fill In

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•Readiness Guidance:–Fill In

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•Planning Process Guidance:–CTF Components (CFLCC, CFMCC, CFACC, CSOTF & NCEs) fully integrate into CTF HQ Planning Effort

–CTF C3 FOPS – conduct branch planning & back-brief the DCCTF & COS on your branch plans by ____.

–CTF C5 PLANS – will be the main focus of my efforts, I desire a pre-brief on the COA Decision Brief by ____.

Schedule other back-briefs as required per the timeline appreciation.

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Step 2 – Review of the Step 2 – Review of the SituationSituation

•Placeholder for Actor / Stakeholder Matrix

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Step 2 – Review of the Step 2 – Review of the SituationSituation

•Placeholder for update of relevant data in the OIPE

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Step 3A – Mission AnalysisStep 3A – Mission Analysis

•Placeholder for Mission Analysis Template–Mission Analysis Template section–Summary of Mission Analysis section–Issues Register section

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Step 3B – S-COG AnalysisStep 3B – S-COG Analysis

•Placeholder for S-COG Analysis Template

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Step 3B – S-COG AnalysisStep 3B – S-COG Analysis

•Major items contained in Warning Order 2

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Step 3C – Evaluation of FactorsStep 3C – Evaluation of Factors

•Major RELEVANT known facts & conditions that influence the development of the Concept of Operations–Are there any limitations that bound the CCTF’s CONOPS?

Restraints – things the CTF cannot do Constraints – things the CTF must do Factors that impact ops (weather, ROE, infrastructure, forces available, etc.)

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Step 4A – Develop theStep 4A – Develop theCampaign Plan FrameworkCampaign Plan Framework

•Placeholder for the Campaign Schematic

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•Narrative description of the Campaign Plan

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•Placeholder for the DP Paragraph

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Step 4B – DP AnalysisStep 4B – DP Analysis& SE Identification& SE Identification

•Filled out DP Matrix–SE OPT (Lead OPT) identifies all SEs from DPs

–Subordinate OPTs analyze the SEs & identify the elements of the SE (see matrix)

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Step 4C – Campaign PlanStep 4C – Campaign PlanEvaluationEvaluation

•Validation conducted with CCTF (no brief required or specific product required)

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Step 4D – Produce theStep 4D – Produce theCampaign PlanCampaign Plan

•Brief the following items contained in the Campaign Plan Directive:–Mission–CCTF Intent & Operational End State–Narrative description of HOW the CTF & Components will conduct the Campaign Plan

–Updated Command Relations

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Step 4E – DetermineStep 4E – DeterminePrioritized SEsPrioritized SEs

•Short confirmation planning session with CCTF for approval of prioritized SEs

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Step 5 – Linking PlanningStep 5 – Linking Planningto Executionto Execution

•Develop, analyze & compare COAs for a DRAFT Decision Brief Thursday PM.–See following slides for format

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CTF PACIFICCTF PACIFICCourse of Action Development, Course of Action Development, Analysis &Analysis &

Comparison BriefComparison Brief

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COA COA DevelopmentDevelopment

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Purpose of BriefPurpose of Brief

•Present COAs in accordance with Comd guidance

•Seek guidance on:–COAs to be fully developed–COA Modifications–COAs to be Wargamed–Threat COAs to be wargamed against–COA Comparison criteria

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HHQ MISSION & INTENTHHQ MISSION & INTENT• Mission –• Strategic End State – • Commander’s Intent

• Purpose – • Method –• End State –

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CTF MISSION & INTENTCTF MISSION & INTENT• Restated Mission Statement –• Operational End State – • Commander’s Intent

• Purpose – • Method –• End State –

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ASSUMPTIONSASSUMPTIONS

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COA 1 StatementCOA 1 Statement

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COA 1 CONOPSCOA 1 CONOPS

• Narrative (systems approach)

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COA 1 Task OrganizationCOA 1 Task Organization

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COA 1 Phase ICOA 1 Phase I

•DPs influenced in this phase•SEs achieved in this phase

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Phase begins with……. Purpose is to ………….. Main Effort is to ………….. Phase ends when …………….

• CTF HQ:

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COA 1 Phase IICOA 1 Phase II


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COA 1 Phase IIICOA 1 Phase III


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• CTF HQ:

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COA 1 Phase IVCOA 1 Phase IV


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• CTF HQ:

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COA 1 Phase VCOA 1 Phase V


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• CTF HQ:

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COA 1 RisksCOA 1 Risks

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COA 2 StatementCOA 2 Statement

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COA 2 CONOPSCOA 2 CONOPS

• Narrative (systems approach)

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COA 2 Task OrganizationCOA 2 Task Organization

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COA 2 RisksCOA 2 Risks

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COA AnalysisCOA Analysis

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Staff RecommendationsStaff Recommendations

• Threat COAs to be Wargamed Against:

– COA 1 (Most Likely):

– COA 2 (Most dangerous):

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ACTION REACTION/CONSEQUENCE COUNTERACTION

Step 5 – Linking Planning to Execution Step 5 – Linking Planning to Execution COA AnalysisCOA Analysis

Example Action / Reaction / Counteraction

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ACTOR

CTF

CARFOR

CNAVFOR

CAFFOR

CMARFOR

CSOTF

CPOTF

EVENT EVENT EVENT EVENTCOMMENT COMMENT COMMENT COMMENT


Example Simplified Synchronization Matrix

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TIME CONTINUOUS OR SINGLE EVENT

PROBABLE THREATDECISION POINTSCRITICAL INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS

OPN MOVEMENT AND MANEUVEROPN FIREPOWEROPN PROTECTIONOPN INFORMATIONOPN INTELOPN SUPPORT

ARFOR/LAND COMPONENT/CFLCCMARFOR/LAND COMPONENT/CFLCCNAVFOR/MARITIME/CFMCCAFFOR/AIR COMPONENT/CFACCCSOTFOTHERS

FUNCTION

AREAS

COMPONENTS

D-DAY/H-HOUR

D + 1 D + 2


Example Synchronization Matrix

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SEQ-UENCENUMBER

ACTION REACTION/THREAT CONSE-QUENCES

COUNTER-ACTION

ASSETS TIME DECISION POINT

CCIR REMARKS

CRITICAL EVENT:


Example Analysis Worksheet

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COA ComparisonCOA Comparison

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Test the Validity of Each COA

• Test for suitability• Test for feasibility• Test for acceptability• Ensure COAs are distinct (variety)• Test for completeness

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Test the Validity of Each COA

Validity Criteria COA 1Name

COA 2Name

Suitable Y/N Y/NFeasible Y/N Y/NAcceptable Y/N Y/NDistinct Y/N Y/NComplete Y/N Y/N

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SEs Met by each COA

SEs Met COA 1Name

COA 2Name

SE Y / N / ? Y / N / ?SE Y / N / ? Y / N / ?SE Y / N / ? Y / N / ?SE Y / N / ? Y / N / ?SE Y / N / ? Y / N / ?SE Y / N / ? Y / N / ?SE Y / N / ? Y / N / ?SE Y / N / ? Y / N / ?SE Y / N / ? Y / N / ?SE Y / N / ? Y / N / ?SE Y / N / ? Y / N / ?

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COA Advantages& Disadvantages

COA Advantages Disadvantages

COA 1

COA 2

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Staff RecommendationsStaff Recommendations

•Recommended COA Comparison Criteria:

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COA # 1 COA # 2 COA # 3

Rapid DeliveryCritical NeedsSmooth IntegrationSmooth TransitionSimplicityForce ProtectionFlexibility

Comparison Criteria

Totals

Remarks

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Positive / Neutral / Negative Comparison

Step 5 – Linking Planning to Execution Step 5 – Linking Planning to Execution COA ComparisonCOA Comparison

Example

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COA # 1 COA # 2 COA # 3


Governing Criteria

Totals

Remarks

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Unweighted Scale


Example

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COA # 1 COA # 2 COA # 3


WT. Governing Criteria

Totals

Remarks

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Weighted Criteria & Scale


Example

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CTF Commander’s GuidanceCTF Commander’s Guidance

•COA _ approved

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