Multinational Planning Multinational Planning Augmentation TeamAugmentation Team

(MPAT)(MPAT)

Facilitating the Planning ProcessFacilitating the Planning Process

AgendaAgendaAgendaAgendaFramework Framework

Concept DevelopmentConcept Development- - Augmenting the MNF Augmenting the MNF

HeadquartersHeadquarters

- Desired Capability- Desired Capability

- The MPAT Concept- The MPAT Concept

- - GoalsGoals

MPAT EventsMPAT Events

Framework Framework

Concept DevelopmentConcept Development- - Augmenting the MNF Augmenting the MNF

HeadquartersHeadquarters

- Desired Capability- Desired Capability

- The MPAT Concept- The MPAT Concept

- - GoalsGoals

MPAT EventsMPAT Events

Collaborative Planning – ODYSSEYCollaborative Planning – ODYSSEYCollaborative Planning – ODYSSEYCollaborative Planning – ODYSSEY

What is MPAT ?What is MPAT ?

A cadre of military planners from nations A cadre of military planners from nations with Asia-Pacific interests capable of with Asia-Pacific interests capable of rapidly augmenting a multinational force rapidly augmenting a multinational force (MNF) headquarters established to plan (MNF) headquarters established to plan and execute multinational coalition and execute multinational coalition operations in response to military operations in response to military operations other than war (MOOTW) / operations other than war (MOOTW) / small scale contingencies (SSC). small scale contingencies (SSC).

What is MPATWhat is MPAT??

What is MPATWhat is MPAT??

MPAT VisionMPAT VisionMPAT VisionMPAT Vision

The MPAT program provides periodic opportunities for a The MPAT program provides periodic opportunities for a small group of military crisis action planners from nations small group of military crisis action planners from nations with Asia-Pacific region interest to get together at with Asia-Pacific region interest to get together at workshops where theyworkshops where they

(1) build personal and professional relationships,(1) build personal and professional relationships,

(2) become familiar with each others’ national planning doctrine / (2) become familiar with each others’ national planning doctrine / standing operating procedures (SOP) / Tactics, Techniques, and standing operating procedures (SOP) / Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP), and Procedures (TTP), and

(3) become proficient in forming multinational operational level, CTF HQs (3) become proficient in forming multinational operational level, CTF HQs and common crisis response planning procedures.and common crisis response planning procedures.

MPAT GoalsMPAT GoalsMPAT GoalsMPAT Goals

• Improve Interoperability and Multinational CooperationImprove Interoperability and Multinational Cooperation

• Reduce Crisis Response Time and Increase Planning Reduce Crisis Response Time and Increase Planning EffectivenessEffectiveness

• Strengthen MNF Command & Control, and Communications & Strengthen MNF Command & Control, and Communications & Information Systems ProceduresInformation Systems Procedures

• Become Familiar With Common Standing Operating Procedures Become Familiar With Common Standing Operating Procedures (SOP) for MNF / Coalition Task Force Headquarters(SOP) for MNF / Coalition Task Force Headquarters

• Develop MNF Integration SOP to Assist Transition from a JTF to Develop MNF Integration SOP to Assist Transition from a JTF to a CTF a CTF

The MPAT ConceptThe MPAT ConceptThe MPAT ConceptThe MPAT Concept

May include expertise inMay include expertise in - - Ground Ground - Legal- Legal - Air - Air - Log- Log - Sea - Sea - Medical- Medical - Comms - Comms - Eng- Eng - Intel - Intel - Etc.- Etc.

May include expertise inMay include expertise in - - Ground Ground - Legal- Legal - Air - Air - Log- Log - Sea - Sea - Medical- Medical - Comms - Comms - Eng- Eng - Intel - Intel - Etc.- Etc.

Scaleable to

contingencyScaleable to

contingency National ContributionsNational Contributions

• Operational PlannersOperational Planners• Size: Tailored based on Size: Tailored based on mission mission

National ContributionsNational Contributions

• Operational PlannersOperational Planners• Size: Tailored based on Size: Tailored based on mission mission

Primary FunctionPrimary Function

Planning Planning Augmentation for Augmentation for

MNF/CTF Staff MNF/CTF Staff

MPAT coordinated by MPAT SecretariatMPAT coordinated by MPAT Secretariat

Conceptual FrameworkConceptual FrameworkConceptual FrameworkConceptual Framework

Multinational Multinational Planning for Planning for

Military Military Operations Other Operations Other Than War / Small Than War / Small

Scale Scale ContingenciesContingencies

Peace Peace OperationsOperations

Humanitarian Humanitarian AssistanceAssistance

Disaster ReliefDisaster Relief

Search & RescueSearch & Rescue

Non-Combatant Non-Combatant EvacuationEvacuation

COMMAND AND COMMAND AND CONTROLCONTROL

FORCESFORCES

Operational Operational ProceduresProcedures

Tactical Tactical ProceduresProcedures

MISSIONSMISSIONS

Desired CapabilityDesired CapabilityDesired CapabilityDesired CapabilityE

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tive

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tive

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Improved speed of response through effective planningImproved speed of response through effective planning

ESTABLISHESTABLISHCTFCTF

PLANPLAN

DEPLOYDEPLOY

EXECUTEEXECUTE

TRANSITIONTRANSITION

CTFCTF

DEPLOYDEPLOY

EXECUTEEXECUTE

PLANPLAN

- X days

TimeTime

Reduce Time /Reduce Time / Increase EffectivenessIncrease Effectiveness

X days Y daysImprovementImprovement

Augmenting the MNF HQAugmenting the MNF HQ

MNF/CTF HQMNF/CTF HQ

MultinationalMultinational

Force HQForce HQ

Core Planning Core Planning StaffStaff

Nation 4Nation 4

Nation 5Nation 5

Nation 6Nation 6Nation 3Nation 3

Nation 2Nation 2

Nation 1Nation 1

Lead NationLead Nation

CTFHQ

C1C1 C2C2 C3C3 C4C4 C5C5 C6C6

Lead Nation Headquarters

SOPs CulturalDynamics

InfrastructureDifferences

CommunicationsTTPs Operational

Level focus

Add’l MPAT SMEs:

PSYOP,Civil Affairs,

Legal, Medical,Pol-Mil, etc.

LNOs from Supporting Commands

MPAT

Forming the CTF HQ StaffForming the CTF HQ Staff

MPAT VenuesMPAT VenuesMPAT VenuesMPAT Venues• TEMPEST EXPRESS (TE) HQ Staff Planning Workshop TEMPEST EXPRESS (TE) HQ Staff Planning Workshop Scenario driven planning event that Scenario driven planning event that

begins with a lead nation warning order and culminates in a recommended Course of Action for begins with a lead nation warning order and culminates in a recommended Course of Action for

the MNFC approvalthe MNFC approval

– Host country provides core MNF staff for MPAT planners to augmentHost country provides core MNF staff for MPAT planners to augment

– Venue for introducing new C2 and collaborative planning technologiesVenue for introducing new C2 and collaborative planning technologies• MPAT MPAT CConcept & SOP oncept & SOP DDevelopment evelopment WWorkshop (CDW)orkshop (CDW)

– Identify/develop common standing operating procedures for MNF/CTF HQs Identify/develop common standing operating procedures for MNF/CTF HQs

– Venue for identifying MNF C2 requirements and evaluating possible solutionsVenue for identifying MNF C2 requirements and evaluating possible solutions

– Seek consensus among participating countriesSeek consensus among participating countries

– Design future TEMPEST EXPRESS workshopsDesign future TEMPEST EXPRESS workshops• Selected MPAT Invited To Participate InSelected MPAT Invited To Participate In Non-MPAT eventsNon-MPAT events

– TEAM CHALLENGE Exercise – Crisis Action TEAM CHALLENGE Exercise – Crisis Action

Planning (CAP) Phase VI execution opportunityPlanning (CAP) Phase VI execution opportunity

– Invitation from other nation’s for MPAT to Invitation from other nation’s for MPAT to

participate or observe some of their exercises,participate or observe some of their exercises,

seminars, wargames, etc.seminars, wargames, etc.

TE Staff Planning WorkshopTE Staff Planning WorkshopTE Staff Planning WorkshopTE Staff Planning Workshop• TE-1 Nov 00TE-1 Nov 00:: Manila (19 Countries)Manila (19 Countries)

• TE-2 Feb 01TE-2 Feb 01:: Bangkok (19 Countries)Bangkok (19 Countries)

• TE-3 Jan 02TE-3 Jan 02: Korea (25 Countries)Korea (25 Countries)

• TE-4 Aug 02:TE-4 Aug 02: SingaporeSingapore

• TE-5 Jan 03TE-5 Jan 03:: Indonesia (tentative)Indonesia (tentative)

• TE-6 Aug 03TE-6 Aug 03: : MongoliaMongolia

• TE-7 Feb 04TE-7 Feb 04:: Australia (tentative)Australia (tentative)

• TE-8 Aug 04TE-8 Aug 04:: JapanJapan

• TE-9 & 10 2005TE-9 & 10 2005:: Malaysia and Malaysia and BangladeshBangladesh

(tentative)(tentative) Manila (TE-1)Manila (TE-1)

Bangkok (TE-2)Bangkok (TE-2)

Korea (TE-3)

MPAT Concept (CDW) and MNF MPAT Concept (CDW) and MNF SOP Development WorkshopsSOP Development Workshops

MPAT Concept (CDW) and MNF MPAT Concept (CDW) and MNF SOP Development WorkshopsSOP Development Workshops

• CDW-1 MAY 00CDW-1 MAY 00: : Hawaii (5 Countries)Hawaii (5 Countries)

• CDW-2 JUL 00CDW-2 JUL 00: : Bangkok - (7 Countries)Bangkok - (7 Countries)

• CDW-3 AUG 00CDW-3 AUG 00:: Hawaii (11 Countries)Hawaii (11 Countries)

• CDW-4 JAN 01CDW-4 JAN 01:: Hawaii (16 Countries)Hawaii (16 Countries)

• CDW-5 JUL 01CDW-5 JUL 01: : Hawaii (24 Countries)Hawaii (24 Countries)

• CDW-6 JAN 02CDW-6 JAN 02: : KoreaKorea ( (2 days w/ TE-3)2 days w/ TE-3)

• MNF SOP-1 MAR 02MNF SOP-1 MAR 02: : HawaiiHawaii (5 days (5 days))

• MNF SOP -2 JUN 02MNF SOP -2 JUN 02: : HawaiiHawaii (5 days (5 days)) • CDW-7 AUG 02CDW-7 AUG 02: : SingaporeSingapore ( (2 days prior TE-4) 2 days prior TE-4)

• CDW-8 JAN 03CDW-8 JAN 03: : IndonesiaIndonesia ( (2 days prior TE-5)2 days prior TE-5)

• MNF SOP -3 MAR 03MNF SOP -3 MAR 03: : Nepal Nepal (5 days(5 days))

• MNF SOP -4 JUN 03MNF SOP -4 JUN 03: : HawaiiHawaii (5 days (5 days))

• CDW-9 AUG 03CDW-9 AUG 03: : MongoliaMongolia ( (2 days with TE-6)2 days with TE-6)

Where Are We Going?Where Are We Going? (Way-ahead)(Way-ahead)

Where Are We Going?Where Are We Going? (Way-ahead)(Way-ahead)

• Two MPAT TEMPEST EXPRESS Staff Planning Workshops each Two MPAT TEMPEST EXPRESS Staff Planning Workshops each

fiscal year (FY)fiscal year (FY)

– FY 03- 05: JAN and JUL/AUGFY 03- 05: JAN and JUL/AUG

• At least one MPAT and/or MNF SOP Concept Development At least one MPAT and/or MNF SOP Concept Development

Workshop (CDW) each fiscal yearWorkshop (CDW) each fiscal year

– Plan to schedule CDWs in conjunction with TE workshopsPlan to schedule CDWs in conjunction with TE workshops

• Support MNF SOP Development Efforts/WorkshopsSupport MNF SOP Development Efforts/Workshops

• Support Common Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP) Support Common Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP)

Development EffortsDevelopment Efforts

MPAT CDW-7 / TE - 4 OverviewMPAT CDW-7 / TE - 4 OverviewMPAT CDW-7 / TE - 4 OverviewMPAT CDW-7 / TE - 4 Overview

• Host and Co-sponsor: SAFHost and Co-sponsor: SAF• Co-sponsor: USCINCPACCo-sponsor: USCINCPAC• Dates: CDW-7, 15-16 August / TE-4, 18-23 AugustDates: CDW-7, 15-16 August / TE-4, 18-23 August• Venue: Local Hotel (Singapore) Venue: Local Hotel (Singapore) • Focus: CTF HQs Activation/Forming and MNF Crisis Action Focus: CTF HQs Activation/Forming and MNF Crisis Action

Planning (CAP) ProceduresPlanning (CAP) Procedures• Audience: Audience:

– Primary - MPAT personnel, invite all MPAT countries (30)Primary - MPAT personnel, invite all MPAT countries (30)– Secondary - CTF HQ (provided by SAF & US TBD)Secondary - CTF HQ (provided by SAF & US TBD)– Tertiary - UN, international organizations (IO), Tertiary - UN, international organizations (IO), non-government organizations (NGO)non-government organizations (NGO)

• Notional Scenario: Multinational response for peacekeeping Notional Scenario: Multinational response for peacekeeping (PKO) scenario including some CT (force protection issues)(PKO) scenario including some CT (force protection issues)– UN MandateUN Mandate

PRACTICALEXERCISE

(COA ANALYSIS)

PRACTICALEXERCISE

(COAANALYSIS &

COMPARISON)

PRACTICALEXERCISE

(STAFF ESTIMATE DEVMT)

AAR

ACADEMICS

PRACTICALEXERCISE(MISSION ANALYSIS)

Scenario BRF

PRACTICALEXERCISE

(COADEVELOP-

MENT)

MPAT CDW-7 / TE-4MPAT CDW-7 / TE-4

Mon19 Aug

Tue20 Aug

Wed21 Aug

Thur22 Aug

Fri23 Aug

SAF- Hosted Cultural

Activity & Dinner

SAF- HostedIce Breaker

Sun18 Aug

Open Cer.

Free timeFree timeSundaySundayMorningMorning

(Optional) 1-Day MPAT Academics

MPAT CDW& MNF SOP

Thur15 Aug

Fri16 Aug

Sat17 Aug

(Optional) 1-Day MPAT Academics

MPAT CDW & MNF SOP

ACADEMICS ACADEMICS

ACADEMICS

28 Nations Have Attended MPAT Events28 Nations Have Attended MPAT EventsAustraliaAustralia Bangladesh Canada Bangladesh Canada ChinaChina France France Fiji Fiji India India Indonesia IndonesiaJapanJapan Korea MadagascarKorea MadagascarMalaysia Maldives MauritiusMalaysia Maldives MauritiusMongoliaMongolia Nepal New Zealand Nepal New ZealandPhilippines Philippines Singapore Singapore Solomon Is Solomon Is Sri Lanka Thailand Tonga UKSri Lanka Thailand Tonga UKUS US PNGuinea PNGuinea Russia VanuatuRussia VanuatuNew Nations Invited: New Nations Invited: Brunei VietnamBrunei Vietnam

COA Decision Brief

MSN ANALBRIEF

InitialCOA BRIEF

Orientation&

CTFForming

MPAT TE - 4 MPAT TE - 4 ParticipantsParticipants

• ParticipantsParticipants (estimate 130 personnel) (estimate 130 personnel)

– MPAT personnel (estimate 60 people representing 30 nations)MPAT personnel (estimate 60 people representing 30 nations) – U.S. (estimate 25 personnel)U.S. (estimate 25 personnel)

› MPAT membersMPAT members› US TBD provided CTF headquarters staff augmentation US TBD provided CTF headquarters staff augmentation

(Deputy Cdr and functional staff representatives)(Deputy Cdr and functional staff representatives)

– SAF (up to 35 personnel) SAF (up to 35 personnel) › Lead nation designated CTF headquarters staffLead nation designated CTF headquarters staff› Others as determinedOthers as determined

– IO/NGO Invitees (estimate 10) (USCINCPAC extends the invites) IO/NGO Invitees (estimate 10) (USCINCPAC extends the invites) › United Nations (OCHA, HCR, PKO)United Nations (OCHA, HCR, PKO)› International Committee Red Cross (ICRC) / Red CresentInternational Committee Red Cross (ICRC) / Red Cresent› Selected NGO’sSelected NGO’s

International Rescue Center (IRC)International Rescue Center (IRC)Asia Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC)Asia Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC)Center of Excellence (COE)Center of Excellence (COE)

MPAT InvitationsMPAT InvitationsMPAT InvitationsMPAT InvitationsPrevious AttendeesPrevious Attendees

AustraliaAustralia BangladeshBangladeshCanadaCanada ChinaChina France France FijiFijiIndia India IndonesiaIndonesiaJapanJapan KoreaKoreaMadagascar MalaysiaMadagascar MalaysiaMaldives Maldives MauritiusMauritiusMongoliaMongolia Nepal NepalNew Zealand Philippines New Zealand Philippines Singapore Singapore Solomon Is. Solomon Is. Sri LankaSri Lanka ThailandThailandTongaTonga UKUKUS US Papua New GuineaPapua New GuineaRussia Russia VanuatuVanuatu

Countries to AttendCountries to Attend Upcoming MPAT EventsUpcoming MPAT Events

BBruneirunei Vietnam Vietnam FSM & Other OCEANIAFSM & Other OCEANIA

Countries (9)Countries (9)

OPERATIONAL PLANNING PROCESSOPERATIONAL PLANNING PROCESS

EndState

STAFF CCTF/MNFC

MissionAnalysis

Planningguidance

COADevelopment

COA Analysis

COAComparison

COASelection

MissionAnalysis

COADevelopment

COA Analysis

COAComparison

OPORDDevelopment

WarningOrders

StaffEstimates

MNFCEstimate

OPT/CPG Briefing OPT/CPG Briefing

TeamTeam ( (Mission Mission Analysis Brief)Analysis Brief)

OPT Brief Building OPT Brief Building

TeamTeam (Initial COA Brief)(Initial COA Brief)

OPT Brief Building OPT Brief Building

TeamTeam (COA Decision (COA Decision Brief & Staff Estimate Brief & Staff Estimate Briefs)Briefs)

COA Gaming TeamCOA Gaming Team (COA Analysis)(COA Analysis)

Building Relationships and Building Relationships and UnderstandingUnderstanding

Building Relationships and Building Relationships and UnderstandingUnderstanding

Distributed Information Sharing Distributed Information Sharing and Collaborative Planningand Collaborative Planning

Software (ODYSSEY)Software (ODYSSEY)

SERVER

COA TM 2 COA TM 3COA TM 1

Hotel - Seoul

Data/Audio/Video

Internet Data/Audio Only

Control CCTF

Connect to those nations that desire to participate distributively- TBD

SCREEN CAPTURE OF ODYSSEYSCREEN CAPTURE OF ODYSSEYSCREEN CAPTURE OF ODYSSEYSCREEN CAPTURE OF ODYSSEY

The MPAT Web PageThe MPAT Web Page (WWW.MPAT.ORG)(WWW.MPAT.ORG)

The MPAT Web PageThe MPAT Web Page (WWW.MPAT.ORG)(WWW.MPAT.ORG)

http://www.mpat.org

MPAT End-stateMPAT End-stateMPAT End-stateMPAT End-state

A cadre of military planners is established A cadre of military planners is established from nations with Asia-Pacific interests who from nations with Asia-Pacific interests who can be requested to augment the standup of can be requested to augment the standup of a Multinational Force (MNF) Headquarters a Multinational Force (MNF) Headquarters within the region.within the region.

The ultimate goal being reduced crisis The ultimate goal being reduced crisis response time and increased planning response time and increased planning effectiveness.effectiveness.

Multinational Planning Multinational Planning Augmentation Team Augmentation Team

(MPAT)(MPAT)Info for workshop participants is placed on web:

“www.mpat.org”Or send email to: “mpat@mpat.org”

Facilitating the Planning Facilitating the Planning ProcessProcess