tempest express # 8 honolulu, hawaii

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Tempest Express # 8Tempest Express # 8

Honolulu, HawaiiHonolulu, Hawaii

Multinational Planning Multinational Planning Augmentation Team (MPAT)Augmentation Team (MPAT)

Multinational Force Standing Multinational Force Standing Operating ProceduresOperating Procedures (MNF SOP) Overview(MNF SOP) Overview

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AgendaAgendaAgendaAgenda

• MNF SOP Overview BriefMNF SOP Overview Brief

- Background NotesBackground Notes

- MNF SOP Key PrinciplesMNF SOP Key Principles

- Essential Strategic GuidanceEssential Strategic Guidance

- SOP Operational Starting PointsSOP Operational Starting Points

- SummarySummary

• MNF SOP Overview BriefMNF SOP Overview Brief

- Background NotesBackground Notes

- MNF SOP Key PrinciplesMNF SOP Key Principles

- Essential Strategic GuidanceEssential Strategic Guidance

- SOP Operational Starting PointsSOP Operational Starting Points

- SummarySummary

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MNF SOP - BackgroundMNF SOP - BackgroundMNF SOP - BackgroundMNF SOP - Background

• MNF SOP required to increase multinational crisis MNF SOP required to increase multinational crisis response capabilitiesresponse capabilities- Not prescriptive, binding, or directiveNot prescriptive, binding, or directive- Will be left “unsigned” intentionallyWill be left “unsigned” intentionally- Act as “guide” (start point) for multinational operationsAct as “guide” (start point) for multinational operations

• Six dedicated MNF SOP Development Workshops have Six dedicated MNF SOP Development Workshops have been conductedbeen conducted

The MNF SOP belongs The MNF SOP belongs to MPAT Nations !!to MPAT Nations !!

• MNF SOP required to increase multinational crisis MNF SOP required to increase multinational crisis response capabilitiesresponse capabilities- Not prescriptive, binding, or directiveNot prescriptive, binding, or directive- Will be left “unsigned” intentionallyWill be left “unsigned” intentionally- Act as “guide” (start point) for multinational operationsAct as “guide” (start point) for multinational operations

• Six dedicated MNF SOP Development Workshops have Six dedicated MNF SOP Development Workshops have been conductedbeen conducted

The MNF SOP belongs The MNF SOP belongs to MPAT Nations !!to MPAT Nations !!

• SOP Objective - Increase multinational force (MNF):SOP Objective - Increase multinational force (MNF):- Speed of Initial ResponseSpeed of Initial Response

- InteroperabilityInteroperability

- Overall Mission EffectivenessOverall Mission Effectiveness

• SOP Objective - Increase multinational force (MNF):SOP Objective - Increase multinational force (MNF):- Speed of Initial ResponseSpeed of Initial Response

- InteroperabilityInteroperability

- Overall Mission EffectivenessOverall Mission Effectiveness

4MNF SOPMNF SOP – “Applicable” to SSC and – “Applicable” to SSC and MOOTWMOOTW

Full Scale WarFull Scale War

Major RegionalMajor RegionalConflict (MRC)Conflict (MRC)

Attack / DefendAttack / DefendBlockadesBlockadesCombattingCombattingTerrorism Terrorism

Small ScaleSmall ScaleContingency (SSC)Contingency (SSC)

Not Involving Use orNot Involving Use orThreat of Force (notThreat of Force (notinherentinherent in Opns) in Opns)>Antiterrorism>Antiterrorism>Disaster Relief>Disaster Relief>Peace Building>Peace Building>Humanitarian>Humanitarian>NEO >NEO >Counterdrug>Counterdrug>Domestic Support>Domestic Support

Military Operations Other Than War(MOOTW / SSC)

Combat Operations Noncombat Operations

War(MRC & SSC)

Goal: Deter / Resolve Conflict

Goal: Promote Stability & Peace and / or support non-military Opns

Use or Threat of ForceUse or Threat of ForceInherentInherent in Opns in Opns>Peace Enforcement>Peace Enforcement>Strikes/Raids/Show>Strikes/Raids/Showof forceof force>Counterterrorism >Counterterrorism >Counterinsurgency>Counterinsurgency>Peacekeeping>Peacekeeping

MNF SOP “Focus”

Goal: Fight & Win The Conflict

MNF SOP FocusMNF SOP Focus

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StrategicStrategic:: Development & employment of national / multinational level Development & employment of national / multinational level of resources. Involves national interests and crisis action effects that of resources. Involves national interests and crisis action effects that impact on a nation’s vital or survival interests.impact on a nation’s vital or survival interests.

OperationalOperational: Is the “link” between tactical and strategic objectives via : Is the “link” between tactical and strategic objectives via strategies, campaigns, and major operations.strategies, campaigns, and major operations.

Employment and arrangement of forces in time, space, and purpose Employment and arrangement of forces in time, space, and purpose for synchronization and integration at the JTF / CTF, interagency, and for synchronization and integration at the JTF / CTF, interagency, and multinational force level.multinational force level.

TacticalTactical:: Employment of units at the “execution level” for approved Employment of units at the “execution level” for approved military Course of Action (COA). Ordered arrangement and maneuver military Course of Action (COA). Ordered arrangement and maneuver of units for crisis response at the engagement and battle level.of units for crisis response at the engagement and battle level.

““MNF SOP focus – Campaign / Major Operations”MNF SOP focus – Campaign / Major Operations”

MNF FocusMNF FocusLevels Of Planning and OperationsLevels Of Planning and Operations

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Key PrinciplesKey PrinciplesMNF SOP FrameworkMNF SOP Framework

Key PrinciplesKey PrinciplesMNF SOP FrameworkMNF SOP Framework

1.1. Operational Start PointsOperational Start Points: :

Predetermined “operational start points” prior to a crisis Predetermined “operational start points” prior to a crisis will will assist in the CTF’s speed of initial response and assist in the CTF’s speed of initial response and mission mission effectiveness. effectiveness.

2.2. Clear Understanding & CommunicationsClear Understanding & Communications::

It is critical to “agree” or “agree to disagree” based uponIt is critical to “agree” or “agree to disagree” based upon a a common set of operational start points, terms, and processes.common set of operational start points, terms, and processes.

3.3. CTF Planning ProcessCTF Planning Process::

The CTF planning structure must provide for an “integrated and The CTF planning structure must provide for an “integrated and managed process” for the movement of plans from the planning managed process” for the movement of plans from the planning stage, to the refinement stage, and then to the execution stage.stage, to the refinement stage, and then to the execution stage.

1.1. Operational Start PointsOperational Start Points: :

Predetermined “operational start points” prior to a crisis Predetermined “operational start points” prior to a crisis will will assist in the CTF’s speed of initial response and assist in the CTF’s speed of initial response and mission mission effectiveness. effectiveness.

2.2. Clear Understanding & CommunicationsClear Understanding & Communications::

It is critical to “agree” or “agree to disagree” based uponIt is critical to “agree” or “agree to disagree” based upon a a common set of operational start points, terms, and processes.common set of operational start points, terms, and processes.

3.3. CTF Planning ProcessCTF Planning Process::

The CTF planning structure must provide for an “integrated and The CTF planning structure must provide for an “integrated and managed process” for the movement of plans from the planning managed process” for the movement of plans from the planning stage, to the refinement stage, and then to the execution stage.stage, to the refinement stage, and then to the execution stage.

The above principles sets the foundationThe above principles sets the foundationFor “unity of effort” within the MNF / CTF effortFor “unity of effort” within the MNF / CTF effort

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Strategic GuidanceStrategic GuidanceStrategic GuidanceStrategic Guidance

Effective Mission Accomplishment requires Effective Mission Accomplishment requires clear strategic guidance from HHQclear strategic guidance from HHQ

Sources of GuidanceSources of Guidance::

• Multinational Regional Organization guidance Multinational Regional Organization guidance

• Coalition Multinational Organizational guidanceCoalition Multinational Organizational guidance

• UN Security Council or General Assembly UN Security Council or General Assembly resolution/mandate (UN authorized or UN led). resolution/mandate (UN authorized or UN led).

• Unilateral Operations by a single countryUnilateral Operations by a single country

Effective Mission Accomplishment requires Effective Mission Accomplishment requires clear strategic guidance from HHQclear strategic guidance from HHQ

Sources of GuidanceSources of Guidance::

• Multinational Regional Organization guidance Multinational Regional Organization guidance

• Coalition Multinational Organizational guidanceCoalition Multinational Organizational guidance

• UN Security Council or General Assembly UN Security Council or General Assembly resolution/mandate (UN authorized or UN led). resolution/mandate (UN authorized or UN led).

• Unilateral Operations by a single countryUnilateral Operations by a single country

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Essential Strategic GuidanceEssential Strategic GuidanceRequired for Successful Operational Required for Successful Operational

Planning and ExecutionPlanning and Execution

Essential Strategic GuidanceEssential Strategic GuidanceRequired for Successful Operational Required for Successful Operational

Planning and ExecutionPlanning and Execution

Essential Strategic GuidanceEssential Strategic Guidance (MNF SOP): (MNF SOP):

• PurposePurpose

• Broad Mission StatementBroad Mission Statement

• Broad ObjectivesBroad Objectives

• Broad Criteria for termination and transitionBroad Criteria for termination and transition

• Participating Nations and contributionParticipating Nations and contribution

• Lead Nation & SOP that will be usedLead Nation & SOP that will be used

• Agreement on Collective Security Interests InvolvedAgreement on Collective Security Interests Involved

• Specific Diplomatic, Informational, Military & Economic Specific Diplomatic, Informational, Military & Economic Limitations, Concerns, SensitivitiesLimitations, Concerns, Sensitivities

Essential Strategic GuidanceEssential Strategic Guidance (MNF SOP): (MNF SOP):

• PurposePurpose

• Broad Mission StatementBroad Mission Statement

• Broad ObjectivesBroad Objectives

• Broad Criteria for termination and transitionBroad Criteria for termination and transition

• Participating Nations and contributionParticipating Nations and contribution

• Lead Nation & SOP that will be usedLead Nation & SOP that will be used

• Agreement on Collective Security Interests InvolvedAgreement on Collective Security Interests Involved

• Specific Diplomatic, Informational, Military & Economic Specific Diplomatic, Informational, Military & Economic Limitations, Concerns, SensitivitiesLimitations, Concerns, Sensitivities

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CTF Operational Start PointsCTF Operational Start Points(MNF SOP Framework)(MNF SOP Framework)

CTF Operational Start PointsCTF Operational Start Points(MNF SOP Framework)(MNF SOP Framework)

1.1. Lead Nation ConceptLead Nation Concept

2.2. Common Command Relationships and / or Common Command Relationships and / or Common Control – Coordination ConceptsCommon Control – Coordination Concepts

3.3. Standardized CTF Headquarters OrganizationStandardized CTF Headquarters Organization

4.4. Common Planning & Decision-Making ProcessCommon Planning & Decision-Making Process

5.5. Clear Understanding and Clarity of TerminologyClear Understanding and Clarity of Terminology

1.1. Lead Nation ConceptLead Nation Concept

2.2. Common Command Relationships and / or Common Command Relationships and / or Common Control – Coordination ConceptsCommon Control – Coordination Concepts

3.3. Standardized CTF Headquarters OrganizationStandardized CTF Headquarters Organization

4.4. Common Planning & Decision-Making ProcessCommon Planning & Decision-Making Process

5.5. Clear Understanding and Clarity of TerminologyClear Understanding and Clarity of Terminology

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CTF Operational Start PointsCTF Operational Start Points Start Point Start Point #1 #1

“ Lead Nation Concept ““ Lead Nation Concept “

CTF Operational Start PointsCTF Operational Start Points Start Point Start Point #1 #1

“ Lead Nation Concept ““ Lead Nation Concept “

Lead Nation is responsible for the strategic Lead Nation is responsible for the strategic consultation / coordination for the MNF effort consultation / coordination for the MNF effort Among nations Among nations With UN channelsWith UN channels With Non-Governmental Organizations With Non-Governmental Organizations

(NGOs) or International Organization (IOs)(NGOs) or International Organization (IOs) Lead Nation acts as the “single channel” of Lead Nation acts as the “single channel” of

MNF strategic direction / guidanceMNF strategic direction / guidance Provides for “unity of effort”Provides for “unity of effort”

Lead Nation is responsible for the strategic Lead Nation is responsible for the strategic consultation / coordination for the MNF effort consultation / coordination for the MNF effort Among nations Among nations With UN channelsWith UN channels With Non-Governmental Organizations With Non-Governmental Organizations

(NGOs) or International Organization (IOs)(NGOs) or International Organization (IOs) Lead Nation acts as the “single channel” of Lead Nation acts as the “single channel” of

MNF strategic direction / guidanceMNF strategic direction / guidance Provides for “unity of effort”Provides for “unity of effort”

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Lead Nation ConceptLead Nation ConceptCriteriaCriteria

Lead Nation ConceptLead Nation ConceptCriteriaCriteria

• Vital / Survival Interest are most directly affected Vital / Survival Interest are most directly affected

• Provides the foundation for the CTF HQs and Provides the foundation for the CTF HQs and preponderance of forces preponderance of forces

• Most capable of carrying out the diplomatic and Most capable of carrying out the diplomatic and international planning, coordination, and execution international planning, coordination, and execution responsibilities for the MNF effort.responsibilities for the MNF effort.

(Note: Nations can have major functional responsibilities within the (Note: Nations can have major functional responsibilities within the MNF effort (medical, airlift, etc.); but there is only “one” Lead MNF effort (medical, airlift, etc.); but there is only “one” Lead Nation)Nation)

• Vital / Survival Interest are most directly affected Vital / Survival Interest are most directly affected

• Provides the foundation for the CTF HQs and Provides the foundation for the CTF HQs and preponderance of forces preponderance of forces

• Most capable of carrying out the diplomatic and Most capable of carrying out the diplomatic and international planning, coordination, and execution international planning, coordination, and execution responsibilities for the MNF effort.responsibilities for the MNF effort.

(Note: Nations can have major functional responsibilities within the (Note: Nations can have major functional responsibilities within the MNF effort (medical, airlift, etc.); but there is only “one” Lead MNF effort (medical, airlift, etc.); but there is only “one” Lead Nation)Nation)

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CTF Operational Start PointsCTF Operational Start Points

Start Point # 2Start Point # 2::“ “ Common Command Relationships and / or Common Command Relationships and / or Common Control – Coordination Concepts “Common Control – Coordination Concepts “

CTF Operational Start PointsCTF Operational Start Points

Start Point # 2Start Point # 2::“ “ Common Command Relationships and / or Common Command Relationships and / or Common Control – Coordination Concepts “Common Control – Coordination Concepts “

• Foundation – Two Chains of Command Always Foundation – Two Chains of Command Always Exist. Within the CTF command, each nations’ Exist. Within the CTF command, each nations’ forcesforces are commanded by TWO separate chains of are commanded by TWO separate chains of command at all times:command at all times:

#1: The Respective “NATIONAL” Chain of #1: The Respective “NATIONAL” Chain of CommandCommand

#2: The MNF “MULTINATIONAL” Chain of #2: The MNF “MULTINATIONAL” Chain of CommandCommand

• Foundation – Two Chains of Command Always Foundation – Two Chains of Command Always Exist. Within the CTF command, each nations’ Exist. Within the CTF command, each nations’ forcesforces are commanded by TWO separate chains of are commanded by TWO separate chains of command at all times:command at all times:

#1: The Respective “NATIONAL” Chain of #1: The Respective “NATIONAL” Chain of CommandCommand

#2: The MNF “MULTINATIONAL” Chain of #2: The MNF “MULTINATIONAL” Chain of CommandCommand

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Command Relationship TermsCommand Relationship TermsCommand Relationship TermsCommand Relationship Terms

• Command and Control Relationships Command and Control Relationships ConceptsConcepts::

- OPCON - Operational ControlOPCON - Operational Control: command authority to : command authority to organize and employ forces, assign tasks, designate organize and employ forces, assign tasks, designate objectives, and give authoritive direction necessary to objectives, and give authoritive direction necessary to accomplish the missionaccomplish the mission

- TACON – Tactical ControlTACON – Tactical Control: restrictive command authority : restrictive command authority that is limited to the detailed control of movements or that is limited to the detailed control of movements or maneuvers within a give operational area (AO) necessary maneuvers within a give operational area (AO) necessary to accomplish assigned missions or tasks.to accomplish assigned missions or tasks.

- SUPPORTSUPPORT: command authority for support relationships : command authority for support relationships to assist in the coordination and direction of MNF to assist in the coordination and direction of MNF logistical planning, coordination, and control / directionlogistical planning, coordination, and control / direction

• Command and Control Relationships Command and Control Relationships ConceptsConcepts::

- OPCON - Operational ControlOPCON - Operational Control: command authority to : command authority to organize and employ forces, assign tasks, designate organize and employ forces, assign tasks, designate objectives, and give authoritive direction necessary to objectives, and give authoritive direction necessary to accomplish the missionaccomplish the mission

- TACON – Tactical ControlTACON – Tactical Control: restrictive command authority : restrictive command authority that is limited to the detailed control of movements or that is limited to the detailed control of movements or maneuvers within a give operational area (AO) necessary maneuvers within a give operational area (AO) necessary to accomplish assigned missions or tasks.to accomplish assigned missions or tasks.

- SUPPORTSUPPORT: command authority for support relationships : command authority for support relationships to assist in the coordination and direction of MNF to assist in the coordination and direction of MNF logistical planning, coordination, and control / directionlogistical planning, coordination, and control / direction

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Strategic Guidance OPCON or TACONStrategic Guidance OPCON or TACONAnd SupportAnd Support

National Command National Command National Command, National Command, TheaterTheater

Lead Nation Lead Nation National Authority/iesNational Authority/ies

Nation #1 ex. ASNation #1 ex. AS

Lead Nation Lead Nation National Authority/iesNational Authority/ies

Nation #1 ex. ASNation #1 ex. AS

Supported Strategic Supported Strategic CommanderCommander

(CDF)(CDF)


(CDF)(CDF)

Participating NationParticipating Nation National Authority/ies National Authority/ies

Nation #2 ex. USNation #2 ex. US

Participating NationParticipating Nation National Authority/ies National Authority/ies

Nation #2 ex. USNation #2 ex. US

Participating NationParticipating NationNational Authority/iesNational Authority/ies

Nation #3 ex. ROKNation #3 ex. ROK

Participating NationParticipating NationNational Authority/iesNational Authority/ies

Nation #3 ex. ROKNation #3 ex. ROK

Supporting Strategic Supporting Strategic CommanderCommander

(Combatant Cdr)(Combatant Cdr)


(Combatant Cdr)(Combatant Cdr)

Supporting Strategic Supporting Strategic CommanderCommander(ROK JCS)(ROK JCS)

Supporting Strategic Supporting Strategic CommanderCommander(ROK JCS)(ROK JCS)

Commander Commander Coalition / Combined Coalition / Combined

Task ForceTask Force(CCTF)(CCTF)



ParticipatingParticipating US ForcesUS Forces

ParticipatingParticipating US ForcesUS Forces

ParticipatingParticipatingAS ForcesAS Forces

ParticipatingParticipatingAS ForcesAS Forces

ParticipatingParticipatingROK ForcesROK ForcesParticipatingParticipatingROK ForcesROK Forces

Consultation /Coordination

NationalNationalCommandCommandElement Element

NationalNationalCommandCommandElement Element

NationalNationalCommand Command Element Element

NationalNationalCommand Command Element Element

MNF Chain of Command – Lead NationMNF Chain of Command – Lead Nation

LegendLegend::

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Legend:Legend:Strategic Guidance OPCON or TACONStrategic Guidance OPCON or TACONAnd SupportAnd Support

National Command National Command

Op CoordinationOp Coordination


Task Force (CCTF)Task Force (CCTF)

ParticipatingParticipating Nation #2Nation #2

ParticipatingParticipatingNation #3Nation #3

ParticipatingParticipatingNation #1Nation #1

CommanderCommander

ParticipatingParticipating Nation #1Nation #1

Lead NationLead NationNational Authority/iesNational Authority/ies


Nation #1Nation #1National Authority/iesNational Authority/ies


Consultation /Consultation / CoordinationCoordination

Collaboration/Collaboration/ CoordinationCoordination

Tailored Lead NationTailored Lead Nation(Parallel Command -- Foreign Command of Nation’s Forces is an Issue)(Parallel Command -- Foreign Command of Nation’s Forces is an Issue)

Coalition Coordination Center (CCC)Coalition Coordination Center (CCC)

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UN Sanctioned/Authorized “Coalition, Lead Nation Led”

SRSG

Human Rights Component

Humanitarian Component

Election Component

Police Component

Administrative component

Observer Force

UN SG

Lead Nation Concept(CTF under UN legitimacy – UN Authorized Ops)

(Note: This is not a UN “led” operation (UN Sponsored)

Legend:Legend:

Strategic Coord/ConsultationStrategic Coord/Consultation

Operational CoordinationOperational Coordination

National CommandNational Command

MNF Strategic CoordinationMNF Strategic Coordination

OPCON or TACON OPCON or TACON

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CTF Operational Start PointsCTF Operational Start PointsStart Point #3Start Point #3::

““ Standardized CTF Headquarters Organization “Standardized CTF Headquarters Organization “


““ Standardized CTF Headquarters Organization “Standardized CTF Headquarters Organization “

• Major HQs FunctionsMajor HQs Functions That Must Be Addressed in That Must Be Addressed in Military Operations Other than War (MOOTW):Military Operations Other than War (MOOTW):- Operational Staff (C1 through C7)Operational Staff (C1 through C7)- Personal Staff (Legal, Public Affairs, etc.)Personal Staff (Legal, Public Affairs, etc.)- Coalition CoordinationCoalition Coordination- Civil-Military CoordinationCivil-Military Coordination- Logistics CoordinationLogistics Coordination- Media Support – International and NationalMedia Support – International and National- CTF Planning Process CTF Planning Process (Long Range to Mid-Term, Near-Term, and Current)(Long Range to Mid-Term, Near-Term, and Current)

• Major HQs FunctionsMajor HQs Functions That Must Be Addressed in That Must Be Addressed in Military Operations Other than War (MOOTW):Military Operations Other than War (MOOTW):- Operational Staff (C1 through C7)Operational Staff (C1 through C7)- Personal Staff (Legal, Public Affairs, etc.)Personal Staff (Legal, Public Affairs, etc.)- Coalition CoordinationCoalition Coordination- Civil-Military CoordinationCivil-Military Coordination- Logistics CoordinationLogistics Coordination- Media Support – International and NationalMedia Support – International and National- CTF Planning Process CTF Planning Process (Long Range to Mid-Term, Near-Term, and Current)(Long Range to Mid-Term, Near-Term, and Current)

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Standardized CTF HQs OrganizationStandardized CTF HQs OrganizationStandardized CTF HQs OrganizationStandardized CTF HQs Organization

Personal StaffPersonal Staff

CoalitionCoalitionCoordinationCoordination

CenterCenter(CCC(CCC))

Civil-MilitaryCivil-MilitaryOperationsOperations

CenterCenter(CMOC(CMOC))

Coalition / Combined Logistics Coordination CenterCoalition / Combined Logistics Coordination Center(CLCC) Secret – MNF REL(CLCC) Secret – MNF REL

Coalition / Combined Logistics Coordination CenterCoalition / Combined Logistics Coordination Center(CLCC) Secret – MNF REL(CLCC) Secret – MNF REL

CTF PLANNING PROCESSCTF PLANNING PROCESS(C5 PLANS, C3 FOPS, and C3 COPS)(C5 PLANS, C3 FOPS, and C3 COPS)

Red Area “ Shared Top Level Classification Info AreaRed Area “ Shared Top Level Classification Info Area

Special Special AccessAccess

OpsOps(SOF)(SOF)ClassificationClassification::

Secret – MNF RELSecret – MNF RELClassificationClassification::Case by Case Case by Case

Multinational and CTF Media Support Staffs Multinational and CTF Media Support Staffs (Coalition / Combined Media Pools) (Coalition / Combined Media Pools)

Multinational and CTF Media Support Staffs Multinational and CTF Media Support Staffs (Coalition / Combined Media Pools) (Coalition / Combined Media Pools)

C1C1PERSPERS

C2C2INTELINTEL

C3C3OPNSOPNS

C4C4LOGLOG

C5C5PLANSPLANS

C6C6COMMSCOMMS

C7C7CIV-MILCIV-MIL



DCCTFDCCTF

COSCOS

Multinational Force Releasable (MNF REL) Liaison & Coordination Liaison & Coordination LegendLegend::

National Command National Command ElementsElements

(NCE)(NCE)

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“ “ Common Planning & Decision-Common Planning & Decision-Making Process “Making Process “


“ “ Common Planning & Decision-Common Planning & Decision-Making Process “Making Process “

• Two Major CTF Functions that MUST be Two Major CTF Functions that MUST be fully understood and executed during the fully understood and executed during the CTF’s activation:CTF’s activation:

- CTF Organization for PlanningCTF Organization for Planning

- CTF Crisis Action Planning (CAP) CTF Crisis Action Planning (CAP) ProcessProcess

• Two Major CTF Functions that MUST be Two Major CTF Functions that MUST be fully understood and executed during the fully understood and executed during the CTF’s activation:CTF’s activation:

- CTF Organization for PlanningCTF Organization for Planning

- CTF Crisis Action Planning (CAP) CTF Crisis Action Planning (CAP) ProcessProcess

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• MNF SOP TERMINOLOGYMNF SOP TERMINOLOGY

- MPAT concerted effort to develop base MPAT concerted effort to develop base definitions for CTF Operational Start Pointsdefinitions for CTF Operational Start Points

- CTF Glossary will address all terms and CTF Glossary will address all terms and abbreviationsabbreviations

- MPAT Workshops will continually reinforce MPAT Workshops will continually reinforce the “basic foundation” of termsthe “basic foundation” of terms

• MNF SOP TERMINOLOGYMNF SOP TERMINOLOGY

- MPAT concerted effort to develop base MPAT concerted effort to develop base definitions for CTF Operational Start Pointsdefinitions for CTF Operational Start Points

- CTF Glossary will address all terms and CTF Glossary will address all terms and abbreviationsabbreviations

- MPAT Workshops will continually reinforce MPAT Workshops will continually reinforce the “basic foundation” of termsthe “basic foundation” of terms

CTF Operational Start PointsCTF Operational Start Points Start Point # 5Start Point # 5::

““ Clear Understanding and Clarity of Clear Understanding and Clarity of Terminology “Terminology “

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MNF SOP SummaryMNF SOP Summary“A Journey Starts with a first step”“A Journey Starts with a first step”

MNF SOP SummaryMNF SOP Summary“A Journey Starts with a first step”“A Journey Starts with a first step”

- A “Guide”A “Guide” for Operational Start Points and CTF for Operational Start Points and CTF proceduresprocedures

- Focus on Operational LevelFocus on Operational Level

- PurposePurpose::

• Speed of Initial Response Speed of Initial Response

• InteroperabilityInteroperability

• Overall Mission EffectivenessOverall Mission Effectiveness

- Multinational DocumentMultinational Document

• 32 Nations -- Multinational Planning Augmentation Team 32 Nations -- Multinational Planning Augmentation Team (MPAT)(MPAT)

- A “Guide”A “Guide” for Operational Start Points and CTF for Operational Start Points and CTF proceduresprocedures

- Focus on Operational LevelFocus on Operational Level

- PurposePurpose::

• Speed of Initial Response Speed of Initial Response

• InteroperabilityInteroperability

• Overall Mission EffectivenessOverall Mission Effectiveness

- Multinational DocumentMultinational Document

• 32 Nations -- Multinational Planning Augmentation Team 32 Nations -- Multinational Planning Augmentation Team (MPAT)(MPAT)

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