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Appendix D
ANNEX F (SUSTAINMENT) FORMAT AND INSTRUCTIONS
D-35. This annex provides fundamental considerations, formats, and instructions for developing Annex F
(Sustainment) to the base plan or order. This annex follows the five-paragraph attachment format.
D-36. Commanders and staffs use Annex F (Sustainment) to describe how sustainment operations support
the concept of operations described in the base plan or order. The chief of sustainment (G-4[S-4]) develops
Annex F (Sustainment). (See figure D-6 on pages D-34 through D-40.)
[CLASSIFICATION]
Place the classification at the top and bottom of every page of the attachments. Place the classification
marking at the front of each paragraph and subparagraph in parentheses. Refer to AR 380-5 for
classification and release marking instructions.
Copy ## of ## copies
Issuing headquarters
Place of issue
Date-time group of signature
Message reference number
Include the full heading if attachment is distributed separately from the base order or higher-level
attachment.
ANNEX F (SUSTAINMENT) TO OPERATION PLAN/ORDER [number] [(code name)]—
[issuing headquarters] [(classification of title)]
(U) References: List documents essential to understanding the attachment.
a. List maps and charts first. Map entries include series number, country, sheet names or numbers,
edition, and scale.
b. List other references in subparagraphs labeled as shown.
c. Doctrinal references for sustainment include ADRP 4-0, FM 3-09, FM 4-02, and FM 6-0.
(U) Time Zone Used Throughout the Order: Write the time zone established in the base plan or
order.
1. (U) Situation. Include information affecting the sustainment operations that paragraph 1 of the
OPLAN or OPORD does not cover or that needs expansion.
a. (U) Area of Interest. Describe the area of interest as it relates to the sustainment. Refer to Annex
B (Intelligence) as required.
b. (U) Area of Operations. Refer to Appendix 2 (Operation Overlay) to Annex C (Operations) as
required.
(1) (U) Terrain. Describe the aspects of terrain that impact sustainment operations. Refer to
Annex B (Intelligence) as required.
(2) (U) Weather. Describe the aspects of weather that impact sustainment operations. Refer to
Annex B (Intelligence) as required.
[page number]
[CLASSIFICATION]
Figure D-6. Sample Annex F (Sustainment) format
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[CLASSIFICATION]
ANNEX F (SUSTAINMENT) TO OPERATION PLAN/ORDER [number] [(code name)]—
[issuing headquarters] [(classification of title)]
c. (U) Enemy Forces. List known and templated locations and activities of enemy sustainment units
for one echelon up and two echelons down. List enemy maneuver and other capabilities that will impact
friendly sustainment operations. State expected enemy sustainment courses of action and employment of
enemy sustainment assets. Refer to Annex B (Intelligence) as required.
d.
(U) Friendly Forces. Outline the higher headquarters’ sustainment plan. List designation,
location, and outline of plan of higher, adjacent, and other sustainment assets that support or impact the
issuing headquarters or require coordination and additional support.
e. (U) Interagency, Intergovernmental, and Nongovernmental Organizations. Identify and describe
other organizations in the area of operations that may impact the conduct of sustainment operations or
implementation of sustainment-specific equipment and tactics. Refer to Annex V
(Interagency
Coordination) as required.
f.
(U) Civil Considerations. Describe the aspects of the civil situation that impact sustainment
operations. Refer to Annex B (Intelligence) and Annex K (Civil Affairs Operations) as required.
g. (U) Attachments and Detachments. List units attached or detached only as necessary to clarify
task organization. Refer to Annex A (Task Organization) as required.
h. (U) Assumptions. List any sustainment-specific assumptions that support the annex development.
2. (U) Mission. State the mission of sustainment in support of the base plan or order.
3. (U) Execution.
a. (U) Scheme of Sustainment Support. Describe how sustainment supports the commander’s intent
and concept of operations. Establish the priorities of sustainment support to units for each phase of the
operation. Refer to Annex C (Operations) as required.
b. (U) Tasks to Subordinate Units. List sustainment tasks assigned to specific subordinate units not
contained in the base order.
c. (U) Coordinating Instructions. List only instructions applicable to two or more subordinate units
not covered in the base plan or order.
4. (U) Sustainment. Identify priorities of sustainment for key tasks and specify additional instructions as
required.
a.
(U) Materiel and Services. Provide materiel and services information in the following
subparagraphs.
(1)
(U) Maintenance. Provide maintenance information for each subparagraph, including
priority of maintenance, location of facilities and collection points, repair time limits at each level of
maintenance, and evacuation procedures. Post maintenance collection points and command posts to the
sustainment overlay at Tab A (Sustainment Overlay) to Appendix 1 (Logistics) to Annex F (Sustainment).
Refer to Tab B (Maintenance) to Appendix 1 (Logistics) to Annex F (Sustainment) as required.
(a)
(U) Ground. Identify the proper procedures to request ground recovery and
maintenance.
(b) (U) Watercraft. Identify the proper procedures to request watercraft recovery and
maintenance.
(c)
(U) Aircraft. Identify the proper procedures to request aircraft recovery and
maintenance.
[page number]
[CLASSIFICATION]
Figure D-6. Sample Annex F (Sustainment) format (continued)
5 May 2014
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Appendix D
[CLASSIFICATION]
ANNEX F (SUSTAINMENT) TO OPERATION PLAN/ORDER [number] [(code name)]—
[issuing headquarters] [(classification of title)]
(d) (U) Field Maintenance. Identify, list, and describe the recovery plan and types of
recovery vehicles available; Class IX parts support; the locations of maintenance collection points;
logistics civil augmentation program capabilities and availability; and field maintenance support
relationships at each phase of the operation.
(e) (U) Sustainment Maintenance. Identify, list, and describe the location of sustainment
maintenance units and services; the locations of maintenance collection points; the logistics civil
augmentation program capabilities and availability; and sustainment maintenance support relationships
at each phase of the operation.
(2) (U) Transportation. Provide transportation information for each subparagraph. Identify
facility locations, traffic control, regulation measures, main supply routes, alternate supply routes,
transportation critical shortages, and other essential transportation data not provided elsewhere. Post
main supply routes, alternate supply routes, and transportation facilities to the logistics synchronization
matrix and the overlay at Tab A
(Sustainment Overlay) to Appendix
1 (Logistics) to Annex F
(Sustainment). Identify and list transportation request procedures. Refer to Tab C (Transportation) to
Appendix 1 (Logistics) to Annex F (Sustainment) as required.
(a) (U) Ground. Identify the proper procedures to request ground transportation.
(b) (U) Sea/River/Water. Identify the proper procedures to request sea, river, and water
transportation.
(c) (U) Air. Identify the proper procedures to request air transportation.
(d) (U) Container Management. Describe the container management plan.
(3) (U) Supply. Provide information by class of supply in each subparagraph. Identify and list
maps, water, special supplies, and excess and salvage materiel, as applicable. For each subparagraph,
list supply point locations and state supply plan and procedures. Post supply points and facilities to the
logistics synchronization matrix and the overlay at Tab A
(Sustainment Overlay) to Appendix 1
(Logistics) to Annex F (Sustainment). Refer to Tab D (Supply) to Appendix 1 (Logistics) to Annex F
(Sustainment) as required. Coordinate with the surgeon for information for subparagraph 4.a(3)(h) in
this annex on medical supplies. Refer to Appendix 3 (Health Service Support) to Annex F (Sustainment)
for additional information on medical logistics.
(a)
(U) Class I Rations. Identify and list the issue and ration cycle, ration stockage
objectives, and the bulk water locations.
(b) (U) Class II Organizational Clothing and Individual Equipment and Maps. Identify and
list organizational clothing and individual equipment available for this operation. Submit classified map
requests through G-2 (S-2) channels.
(c) (U) Class III Bulk Fuel; Class III Package Petroleum, Oils, and Lubricants. Identify and
list quantities of petroleum, oil, and lubricant; locations of the retail and bulk fuel points; and types of
products available at each site available to support the operation.
(d) (U) Class IV Construction and Fortification Material. Identify and list construction and
fortification or barrier material available for this operation including command-controlled items.
(e) (U) Class V Munitions. Identify and list available ammunition and the controlled supply
rates. List the procedures to request explosive ordnance disposal support. Refer to Annex E (Protection)
as required for explosive ordnance disposal support.
(f) (U) Class VI Personal Demand Items. Describe the Class VI plan. Identify and list items
available.
(g) (U) Class VII Major End Items. Identify and list major end items available for this
operation.
[page number]
[CLASSIFICATION]
Figure D-6. Sample Annex F (Sustainment) format (continued)
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[CLASSIFICATION]
ANNEX F (SUSTAINMENT) TO OPERATION PLAN/ORDER [number] [(code name)]—
[issuing headquarters] [(classification of title)]
(h) (U) Class VIII Medical Supply. Identify and list medical supplies available for this
operation.
(i)
(U) Class IX Repair Parts. Identify and list all critical shortage repair part and
command-controlled items available for this operation. State the approving authority for controlled
exchange of parts.
(j)
(U) Class X Material for Nonmilitary or Civil Affairs Operations. Identify and list
material available for this operation.
(k) (U) Miscellaneous. Identify and list any other available materiel and supplies not
mentioned in the above subparagraphs available for this operation.
(4) (U) Field Services. Identify and list key field services available during this operation. At a
minimum, this paragraph and subparagraphs must contain the location and the responsible unit for each
separate field service activity. Identify and list locations and operating hours for laundry facilities,
shower facilities, clothing repair facilities, food services facilities, billeting facilities, and field sanitation
facilities. Highlight field sanitation requirements for each service, such as water purification and trash
removal. Post field service facilities to the logistics synchronization matrix and the overlay at Tab A
(Sustainment Overlay) to Appendix 1 (Logistics) to Annex F (Sustainment). Refer to Tab E (Field
Services) to Appendix 1 (Logistics) to Annex F (Sustainment) as required.
(a) (U) Construction. Identify and list available construction material. Provide essential
information as appropriate.
(b) (U) Light Textile Repair and Showers, Laundry, and Clothing Repair. Identify and list
locations of showers, laundry, and clothing repair available for this operation.
(c) (U) Food Preparation. Identify and list food preparation available for this operation.
(d) (U) Water Purification. Identify and list water purification locations and units available
for this operation.
(e) (U) Aerial Delivery. Identify and list aerial delivery available for this operation.
(f)
(U) Installation Services. Identify and list installation services available for this
operation.
(5)
(U) Distribution. Provide information about distribution support. Refer to Tab F
(Distribution) to Appendix 1 (Logistics) to Annex F (Sustainment) as required.
(a) (U) Distribution Nodes’ Locations. Identify and list the location of distribution nodes
(seaport of debarkation and arrival/departure airfield control group).
(b) (U) Tracking Procedures. Identify and discuss the tracking procedures.
(c) (U) Distribution Modes. Identify and list the various distribution modes: land, sea, or
air.
(d) (U) Movement Request Format. Discuss the movement request format and processing
requirements.
(e) (U) Container Operations. Discuss container management and operations.
(f)
(U) Movement Control Responsibility. Identify units at each level responsible for
movement control.
[page number]
[CLASSIFICATION]
Figure D-6. Sample Annex F (Sustainment) format (continued)
5 May 2014
FM 6-0
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Appendix D
[CLASSIFICATION]
ANNEX F (SUSTAINMENT) TO OPERATION PLAN/ORDER [number] [(code name)]—
[issuing headquarters] [(classification of title)]
(6) (U) Contract Support Integration. Identify and list key contract support integration functions
for this operation. Identify the location and contract support unit responsible at each level. Identify
contract support capabilities, limitations, and priority of support. Refer to Annex W (Operational
Contract Support) as required.
(7) (U) Mortuary Affairs. Provide information about mortuary affairs support. Refer to Tab H
(Mortuary Affairs) to Appendix 1 (Logistics) to Annex F (Sustainment) as required.
(8) (U) Labor. Provide information about contract labor. Refer to Appendix 1 (Logistics) to
Annex F (Sustainment) and Annex P (Host-Nation Support) as required.
b.
(U) Personnel. Provide personnel information. Outline plans for unit-strength maintenance;
personnel management; morale development and maintenance; discipline, law, and order; headquarters
management; force provider; religious support; and legal and finance support. Post personnel services
unit locations to the logistics synchronization matrix and the overlay at Tab A (Sustainment Overlay) to
Appendix 1 (Logistics) to Annex F (Sustainment). Refer to Appendix 2 (Personnel Services Support) to
Annex F (Sustainment) as required.
(1) (U) Human Resources Support. Provide human resources support information. Refer to Tab
A (Human Resources Support) to Appendix 2 (Personnel Services Support) to Annex F (Sustainment) as
required.
(2) (U) Financial Management. Provide financial management support information. Refer to
Tab B (Financial Management) to Appendix 2 (Personnel Services Support) to Annex F (Sustainment) as
required.
(3) (U) Legal Support. Provide legal support information. Refer to Tab C (Legal Support) to
Appendix 2 (Personnel Services Support) to Annex F (Sustainment) as required.
(4) (U) Religious Support. Provide religious support information. Refer to Tab D (Religious
Support) to Appendix 2 (Personnel Services Support) to Annex F (Sustainment) as required.
(5) (U) Band Operations. Provide band operations support information. Refer to Tab E (Band
Operations) to Appendix 2 (Personnel Services Support) to Annex F (Sustainment) as required.
c. (U) Health Service Support. Provide health service support information. Identify availability,
priorities, and instructions for medical care. Describe the plan for collection and medical treatment of
sick, injured, or wounded U.S., multinational, and joint force Soldiers, enemy prisoners of war,
detainees, and, when authorized, civilians. Describe support requirements for medical logistics
(including blood management), combat and operational stress control, preventive medicine, dental
services, medical laboratory support, and veterinary services. Post hospital and medical treatment
facility locations to the logistics synchronization matrix and the overlay at Tab A (Sustainment Overlay)
to Appendix 1 (Logistics) to Annex F (Sustainment). Refer to Appendix 3 (Health Service Support) to
Annex F (Sustainment) as required.
(1)
(U) Medical Evacuation. Provide medical evacuation information. Address the theater
evacuation policy, en route care, medical regulating (if appropriate), casualty evacuation, and the
medical evacuation of casualties contaminated with chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear
ordnance.
[page number]
[CLASSIFICATION]
Figure D-6. Sample Annex F (Sustainment) format (continued)
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Annex Formats
[CLASSIFICATION]
ANNEX F (SUSTAINMENT) TO OPERATION PLAN/ORDER [number] [(code name)]—
[issuing headquarters] [(classification of title)]
(2) (U) Hospitalization. Provide hospitalization information and guidelines. List the locations
of medical treatment facilities. Identify and list area units without organic medical resources requiring
support and describe how to support these units. Describe the procedures for mass casualty operations
and patient decontamination operations. Identify and list roles of medical care (1, 2, and 3) by treatment
facility and location. Refer to Tab A (Sustainment Overlay) to Appendix 1 (Logistics) to Annex F
(Sustainment) and Appendix 3 (Health Service Support) to Annex F (Sustainment) as required.
d. (U) Foreign Nation and Host-Nation Support. Provide host-nation support information. Refer to
Annex P (Host-Nation Support) as required.
e.
(U) Resource Availability. Identify significant competing demands for sustainment resources
where expected requirements may exceed resources.
f. (U) Miscellaneous. Provide any general miscellaneous information not covered in this annex.
5. (U) Command and Signal.
a. (U) Command.
(1) (U) Location of the Commander and Key Leaders. State the location of the commander and
sustainment area leaders.
(2) (U) Succession of Command. State the succession of command if not covered in the unit’s
standard operating procedures (SOPs).
(3) (U) Liaison Requirements. State the sustainment liaison requirements not covered in the
base order.
b. (U) Control.
(1)
(U) Command Posts. Describe the employment of sustainment-specific command posts
(CPs), including the location of each CP and its time of opening and closing.
(2)
(U) Reports. List sustainment-specific reports not covered in SOPs. Refer to Annex R
(Reports) as required.
c. (U) Signal. Address any sustainment-specific communications requirements. Refer to Annex H
(Signal) as required.
ACKNOWLEDGE: Include only if attachment is distributed separately from the base order.
[Commander’s last name]
[Commander’s rank]
The commander or authorized representative signs the original copy of the attachment. If the
representative signs the original, add the phrase “For the Commander.” The signed copy is the
historical copy and remains in the headquarters’ files.
OFFICIAL:
[Authenticator’s name]
[Authenticator’s position]
[page number]
[CLASSIFICATION]
Figure D-6. Sample Annex F (Sustainment) format (continued)
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FM 6-0
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Appendix D
[CLASSIFICATION]
ANNEX F (SUSTAINMENT) TO OPERATION PLAN/ORDER [number] [(code name)]—
[issuing headquarters] [(classification of title)]
Use only if the commander does not sign the original attachment. If the commander signs the original,
no further authentication is required. If the commander does not sign, the signature of the preparing
staff officer requires authentication and only the last name and rank of the commander appear in the
signature block.
ATTACHMENTS: List lower-level attachments (appendixes, tabs, and exhibits).
Appendix 1-Logistics
Appendix 2-Personnel Services Support
Appendix 3-Health Service Support
DISTRIBUTION: Show only if distributed separately from the base order or higher-level attachments.
[page number]
[CLASSIFICATION]
Figure D-6. Sample Annex F (Sustainment) format (continued)
D-40
FM 6-0
5 May 2014
Annex Formats
ANNEX G (ENGINEER) FORMAT AND INSTRUCTIONS
D-37. This annex provides fundamental considerations, formats, and instructions for developing Annex G
(Engineer) to the base plan or order. This annex follows the five-paragraph attachment format.
D-38. Commanders and staffs use Annex G (Engineer) to describe how the engineer plan supports the
concept of operations described in the base plan or order. The engineer officer develops Annex G
(Engineer).
D-39. This annex follows the five-paragraph (situation, mission, execution, sustainment, and command and
signal) format of the base plan or order. Engineers use this annex to define engineer support to the
maneuver commander’s intent, coordinating instructions to subordinate commanders, and essential tasks
for mobility, countermobility, and survivability. This annex is not intended to function as the internal order
for an engineer organization, where the engineer commander will articulate intent, concept of operations,
and coordinating instructions to subordinate, supporting, and supported commanders. This annex seeks to
clarify engineer support to the base plan or order. Guidance to maneuver units on obstacle responsibilities
should be listed in the body of the base plan or order, not in this annex. (See figure D-7 on pages D-41
through D-45.)
[CLASSIFICATION]
Place the classification at the top and bottom of every page of the attachments. Place the classification
marking at the front of each paragraph and subparagraph in parentheses. Refer to AR 380-5 for
classification and release marking instructions.
Copy ## of ## copies
Issuing headquarters
Place of issue
Date-time group of signature
Message reference number
Include the full heading if attachment is distributed separately from the base order or higher-level
attachment.
ANNEX G (ENGINEER) TO OPLAN/OPORD [number] [(code name)]—[issuing headquarters]
[(classification of title)]
(U) References: List documents essential to understanding this attachment.
a. List maps and charts first. Map entries include series number, country, sheet names or numbers,
edition, and scale.
b. List other references in subparagraphs labeled as shown.
c. Doctrinal references for this annex are ATTP 3-34.23, ATTP 3-34.80, ATP 3-37.34, FM 3-34,
FM 3-34.5, FM 3-34.170, FM 3-34.400, FM 5-102, FM 6-0, and TM 3-34.85.
(U) Time Zone Used Throughout the OPLAN/OPORD: Write the time zone established in the base
plan or order.
[page number]
[CLASSIFICATION]
Figure D-7. Sample Annex G (Engineer) format
5 May 2014
FM 6-0
D-41
Appendix D
[CLASSIFICATION]
ANNEX G (ENGINEER) TO OPLAN/OPORD [number] [(code name)]—[issuing headquarters]
[(classification of title)]
1. (U) Situation. Include information affecting engineer support that paragraph 1 of the OPLAN or
OPORD does not cover or that needs expansion.
a. (U) Area of Interest. Describe the area of interest as it relates to engineer operations. Refer to
Annex B (Intelligence) as required.
b. (U) Area of Operations. Refer to Appendix 2 (Operation Overlay) to Annex C (Operations) as
required.
(1) (U) Terrain. Describe the aspects of terrain that impact engineer operations. Refer to Annex
B (Intelligence) as required.
(2) (U) Weather. Describe the aspects of weather that impact engineer operations. Refer to
Annex B (Intelligence) as required.
c. (U) Enemy Forces. List known and templated locations and activities of enemy engineer units for
one echelon up and two echelons down. List enemy maneuver and other capabilities that will impact
engineer operations. State expected enemy courses of action and employment of enemy engineer assets.
Give a detailed description of enemy engineer units, assets, and any known obstacles. Refer to Annex B
(Intelligence) as required.
d. (U) Friendly Forces. Outline the higher headquarters’ engineer operation plan. List designation,
location, and outline of plan of higher, adjacent, and other engineer assets that support or impact the
issuing headquarters or require coordination and additional support.
e. (U) Interagency, Intergovernmental, and Nongovernmental Organizations. Identify and describe
other organizations in the area of operations that may impact the conduct of engineer operations or
implementation of engineer-specific equipment and tactics. Refer to Annex V (Interagency Coordination)
as required.
f. (U) Civil Considerations. Describe the critical aspects of the civil situation that impact engineer
operations. Refer to Annex B (Intelligence) and Annex K (Civil Affairs Operations) as required.
g. (U) Attachments and Detachments. List all engineer assets with a command support relationship
with higher headquarters. List any units detached or under the operational control of other
headquarters. Refer to Annex A (Task Organization) as required.
h. (U) Assumptions. List any engineer-specific assumptions that support the annex development.
2. (U) Mission. State the engineer mission in support of the base plan or order.
3. (U) Execution.
a. (U) Scheme of Engineer Support. Describe how engineer operations support the commander’s
intent and concept of operations. Establish the priorities of engineer support to units for each phase of
the operation. Refer to the base plan or order and Annex C (Operations) as required.
(1) (U) Assured Mobility. Describe the plan to maintain freedom of movement and maneuver.
Refer to Appendix 1 (Mobility/Countermobility) to Annex G (Engineer) as required.
(a) (U) Mobility Support. State the scheme of mobility operations to include task and
purpose. This includes breaching (proofing, marking lanes, providing guides, and maintaining and
clearing routes), relative location (route or objective), priority for reduction assets used (use plows first,
then mine-clearing line charge), priority of clearance assets, and unit responsible. For gap crossing
operations, refer to Appendix 4 (Gap Crossing Operations) to Annex C (Operations).
[page number]
[CLASSIFICATION]
Figure D-7. Sample Annex G (Engineer) format (continued)
D-42
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5 May 2014
Annex Formats
[CLASSIFICATION]
ANNEX G (ENGINEER) TO OPLAN/OPORD [number] [(code name)]—[issuing headquarters]
[(classification of title)]
(b) (U) Countermobility Support. State the scheme of countermobility operations including
task and purpose, unit responsible for task, priority of effort, intent, target number assignments (by unit)
and planned grid coordinates. Operations requiring obstacle emplacement will also be required to
include a Tab A (Obstacle Overlay) to Appendix 1 (Mobility/Countermobility) to Annex G (Engineer).
(2) (U) Survivability. Describe how survivability operations support the commander’s intent
and concept of operations. Establish the priorities of survivability support to units for each phase of the
operation. Refer to the base plan or order, Annex C (Operations) and Appendix 2 (Survivability) to
Annex G (Engineer) as required.
(3)
(U) General Engineering. Describe how general engineering assets support the
commander’s intent and concept of operations. Establish the priorities of support to subordinate units
for each phase of the operation. Refer to the base plan or order and Annex C (Operations) and refer to
Appendix 3 (General Engineering) to Annex G (Engineer) as required.
(4) (U) Geospatial Engineering. Describe how geospatial engineering capabilities will support
the operation. Expand the scheme of engineer operations in Annex G (Engineer) with any additional
information that clarifies the geospatial engineering tasks, purposes, and priorities in support of each
phase of the scheme of maneuver. The four primary functions of geospatial engineering (generate,
analyze, manage, and disseminate) may be used to structure this narrative. Refer to Appendix 4
(Geospatial Engineering) to Annex G (Engineer) as required.
(5) (U) Environmental Considerations. Summarize the commander’s concept of environmental
actions required to support the OPLAN,OPORD, or concept plan. Identify issues and actions that should
be addressed during all phases of the operation. Refer to Appendix 5 (Environmental Considerations) to
Annex G (Engineer) as required.
(6) (U) Engineer Reconnaissance. State the scheme of engineer reconnaissance by task and
purpose for engineer tactical and technical reconnaissance including infrastructure reconnaissance
requirements.
b. (U) Tasks to Subordinate Units. List engineering tasks to specific units that are not assigned in
the base plan or order. List tasks specific to engineering and mobility, countermobility, and survivability
assets only as necessary to ensure unity of effort. Specific and detailed task descriptions should be done
in each respective appendix as applicable.
c. (U) Coordinating Instructions. List only instructions applicable to two or more subordinate units
not covered in the base plan or order. Provide additional coordinating instructions for the following:
(1) (U) Identify and list the times or events when obstacle control measures become effective.
(2) (U) List supported unit information requirements focused on mobility, countermobility, and
survivability that must be considered by subordinate engineer staff officers or that the supported unit
requires. This includes engineer-related commander’s critical information requirements and perhaps the
requests for information that have already been submitted to higher.
(3) (U) Explain and describe the countermobility and survivability timelines.
4.
(U) Sustainment. Identify sustainment priorities for engineer key tasks and specify additional
sustainment instructions as necessary, and, at a minimum, address engineer Class IV and V locations.
Refer to Annex F (Sustainment) as required.
[page number]
[CLASSIFICATION]
Figure D-7. Sample Annex G (Engineer) format (continued)
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Appendix D
[CLASSIFICATION]
ANNEX G (ENGINEER) TO OPLAN/OPORD [number] [(code name)]—[issuing headquarters]
[(classification of title)]
a.
(U) Logistics. Use subparagraphs to identify priorities and specific instructions for engineer
logistics support. Refer to Annex F (Sustainment) and Annex P (Host-Nation Support) as required.
(1) (U) Command-Regulated Classes of Supply. Identify command-regulated classes of supply.
Highlight supported unit allocations that affect engineer support (such as Class IV barrier material
allocated to other efforts).
(2) (U) Supply Distribution Plan. Establish Class IV and Class V (obstacle) supply distribution
plan. State method of supply for each class and for each supported unit subordinate element. List supply
linkup points. Identify and list all allocations of Class IV and Class V by support unit element by
obstacle control measure or combination. Summarize in a matrix or table as necessary.
(3)
(U) Transportation. List any transportation coordination to include supported troop
movements, Class IV building materials, and Class V materials.
b.
(U) Personnel. Use subparagraphs to identify priorities and specific instructions for human
resources support, financial management, legal support, and religious support. Refer to Annex F
(Sustainment) as required.
c. (U) Health Service Support. Identify availability, priorities, and instructions for medical care.
Refer to Annex F (Sustainment) as required.
5. (U) Command and Signal.
a. (U) Command.
(1) (U) Location of the Commander and Key Leaders. State the location of the commander and
key engineer leaders. Designate the headquarters that controls the mobility, countermobility, and
survivability effort within work lines on an area basis. Clearly identify release authority for special
munitions, such as the Intelligent Munitions System (Scorpion).
(2) (U) Succession of Command. State the succession of command or leadership if not covered
in the unit’s standard operating procedures (SOPs).
(3) (U) Liaison Requirements. State engineer liaison requirements not covered in the unit’s
SOPs.
b. (U) Control.
(1) (U) Command Posts. Describe the employment of command posts (CPs), including the
location of each CP and state the primary controlling CP for specific tasks or phases of the operation.
(2) (U) Reports. Identify critical engineer reporting requirements of subordinates if not covered
in SOPs. Refer to Annex R (Reports) as required.
c. (U) Signal. Describe the concept of signal support as it pertains to engineer support operations.
Refer to Annex H (Signal) as required.
[page number]
[CLASSIFICATION]
Figure D-7. Sample Annex G (Engineer) format (continued)
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Annex Formats
[CLASSIFICATION]
ANNEX G (ENGINEER) TO OPLAN/OPORD [number] [(code name)]—[issuing headquarters]
[(classification of title)]
ACKNOWLEDGE: Include only if attachment is distributed separately from the base order.
[Commander’s last name]
[Commander’s rank]
The commander or authorized representative signs the original copy of the attachment. If the
representative signs the original, add the phrase “For the Commander.” The signed copy is the
historical copy and remains in the headquarters’ files.
OFFICIAL:
[Authenticator’s name]
[Authenticator’s position]
Use only if the commander does not sign the original attachment. If the commander signs the original,
no further authentication is required. If the commander does not sign, the signature of the preparing
staff officer requires authentication and only the last name and rank of the commander appear in the
signature block.
ATTACHMENTS: List lower-level attachment (appendixes, tabs, and exhibits). If a particular
attachment is not used, place
“not used” beside the attachment number. Unit SOPs will dictate
attachment development and format. Common attachments include the following:
Appendix 1-Mobility/Countermobility
Appendix 2-Survivability
Appendix 3-General Engineering
Appendix 4-Geospatial Engineering
Appendix 5-Environmental Considerations
DISTRIBUTION: Show only if distributed separately from the base order or higher-level attachments.
[page number]
[CLASSIFICATION]
Figure D-7. Sample Annex G (Engineer) format (continued)
5 May 2014
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Appendix D
ANNEX H (SIGNAL) FORMAT AND INSTRUCTIONS
D-40. This annex provides fundamental considerations, formats, and instructions for developing Annex H
(Signal) to the base plan or order. This annex follows the five-paragraph attachment format.
D-41. Commanders and staffs use Annex H (Signal) to describe how signal supports the concept of
operations described in the base plan or order. The G-6 (S-6) develops Annex H (Signal). (See figure D-8
on pages D-46 through D-50.)
[CLASSIFICATION]
Place the classification at the top and bottom of every page of the attachments. Place the classification
marking at the front of each paragraph and subparagraph in parentheses. Refer to AR 380-5 for
classification and release marking instructions.
Copy ## of ## copies
Issuing headquarters
Place of issue
Date-time group of signature
Message reference number
Include the full heading if attachment is distributed separately from the base order or higher-level
attachment.
ANNEX H (SIGNAL) TO OPERATION PLAN/ORDER [number] [(code name)]—[issuing
headquarters] [(classification of title)]
(U) References: List documents essential to understanding the attachment.
a. List maps and charts first. Map entries include series number, country, sheet names or numbers,
edition, and scale.
b. List other references in subparagraphs labeled as shown.
c. Doctrinal references for signal support to operations include FM 6-0, FM 6-02.40, FM 6-02.43,
FM 6-02.53, FM 6-02.70, and FM 6-02.71.
(U) Time Zone Used Throughout the Order: Write the time zone established in the base plan or order.
1. (U) Situation. Include information affecting signal operations that paragraph 1 of the OPLAN or
OPORD does not cover or that needs expansion.
a. (U) Area of Interest. Describe the area of interest as it relates to signal support to operations.
Refer to Annex B (Intelligence) as required.
b.
(U) Area of Operations. Describe the area of operations as it relates to signal support to
operations. Refer to Appendix 2 (Operation Overlay) to Annex C (Operations).
(1) (U) Terrain. Describe the aspects of terrain that impact signal support to operations. Refer
to Annex B (Intelligence) as required.
(2) (U) Weather. Describe all critical weather aspects that impact signal support to operations
such as rain, flooding, windstorms, and snow, that also may impact network availability or reliability in
the area of operations. Refer to Annex B (Intelligence) as required.
[page number]
[CLASSIFICATION]
Figure D-8. Sample Annex H (Signal) format
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Annex Formats
[CLASSIFICATION]
ANNEX H (SIGNAL) TO OPERATION PLAN/ORDER [number] [(code name)]—[issuing
headquarters] [(classification of title)]
c. (U) Enemy Forces. List known and templated locations and activities of enemy units for one
echelon above and two echelons below. List enemy maneuver and other area capabilities that will
impact friendly signal support to operations. State expected enemy courses of action. Refer to Annex B
(Intelligence) as required.
d. (U) Friendly Forces. Briefly identify the signal mission of friendly forces and the objectives,
goals, and missions of civilian organizations that impact support to operations. Refer to Annex A (Task
Organization) and Annex C (Operations) as required.
(1) (U) Higher Headquarters’ Signal Operations Mission. Identify and state the signal mission
of the higher headquarters.
(2) (U) Signal Support Operations Impact of Adjacent Units. Identify and state the missions of
adjacent units and other units whose actions have a significant impact on the issuing headquarters’
support to operations.
e. (U) Interagency, Intergovernmental, and Nongovernmental Organizations. Identify and state the
objectives or goals and primary tasks of those non-Department of Defense organizations that may
impact the conduct of support to operations or implementation of signal-specific equipment and tactics
in the area of operations. Refer to Annex V (Interagency Coordination) as required.
f.
(U) Signal Support to Cyber Electromagnetic Activities. List considerations related to the
planning, integration, coordination, and synchronization of network operations and defense functions
with other cyber electromagnetic activities.
g. (U) Civil Considerations. Describe the critical aspects of the civil situation that impact voice and
data network operations using the memory aid ASCOPE (areas, structures, capabilities, organizations,
people, and events). Refer to Annex B (Intelligence) and Annex K (Civil Affairs Operations) as required.
h. (U) Attachments and Detachments. List units attached or detached only as necessary to clarify
task organization that impact signal support to operations. Refer to Annex A (Task Organization) as
required.
i.
(U) Assumptions. List key assumptions that pertain to support to operations which support
development of the annex.
2. (U) Mission. State the mission of signal in support of the base plan or order.
3. (U) Execution.
a. (U) Scheme of Signal Support to Operations. Describe how signal support to operations supports
the commander’s intent and concept of operations described in the base plan or order. Establish the
priorities of support to units for each phase of the operation. Refer to Annex C (Operations) as required.
(1)
(U) Scheme of Defensive Cyberspace Operations. Describe how defensive cyberspace
operations supports the commander's intent and concept of operations described in the base plan or
order. Outline defensive cyberspace operations that protect against, monitor for, detect (find), analyze
(fix), and respond (finish) to cyber threats on Nonsecure Internet Protocol Router Network, SECRET
Internet Protocol Router Network, and Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System. Refer to
Appendix 1 (Defensive Cyberspace Operations) to Annex H (Signal) as required.
(2) (U) Scheme of Network Operations. Describe how the commander’s intent and concept of
operations are supported through actions taken to gain and maintain access to the cyber domain via the
execution of resource allocation, configuration, continuous monitoring of performance and
effectiveness, event handling, and security functions that operate and sustain the Nonsecure Internet
Protocol Router Network, SECRET Internet Protocol Router Network, and Joint Worldwide Intelligence
Communications System. Refer to Appendix 2 (Network Operations) to Annex H (Signal) as required.
[page number]
[CLASSIFICATION]
Figure D-8. Sample Annex H (Signal) format (continued)
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Appendix D
[CLASSIFICATION]
ANNEX H (SIGNAL) TO OPERATION PLAN/ORDER [number] [(code name)]—[issuing
headquarters] [(classification of title)]
(3) (U) Scheme of Voice, Video, and Data Routing. Describe how the routing and movement of
voice, video, and data network traffic via primary and alternate routes support the commander’s intent
and concept of operations described in the base plan or order. Establish the priorities of support to units
for each phase of the operation. Provide a detailed network diagram including the internet protocol
scheme of the network being established. Refer to Appendix 3 (Voice, Video, and Data Network
Diagrams) to Annex H (Signal) as required.
(4) (U) Scheme of Satellite Communications. Describe how satellite communications support
the commander’s intent and concept of operations described in the base plan or order. Establish the
priorities of support to units for each phase of the operation. Provide a chart for all required
frequencies, access times, access dates, and in the case of IP-based satellite communications systems,
provide the internet protocol scheme for the modem, as well as the Nonsecure Internet Protocol Router
Network and SECRET Internet Protocol Router Network routers. (This subparagraph will serve as a
reference to units along with attachments.). Refer to Appendix 4 (Satellite Communications) to Annex H
(Signal) as required.
(5) (U) Scheme of Foreign Data Exchanges. Describe how foreign data exchanges support the
commander’s intent and concept of operations described in the base plan or order. Outline procedures
to prevent unauthorized disclosure and release of classified information on the SECRET Internet
Protocol Router Network and the Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System. Outline the
information to be disclosed to, released to, or received from foreign entities and the planned approach,
including safeguarding steps to be taken. Refer to Appendix 5 (Foreign Data Exchanges) to Annex H
(Signal) as required.
(6) (U) Spectrum Management Operations. Describe how spectrum management operations
support the commander’s intent and concept of operations described in the base plan or order. Outline
the effects the commander wants to achieve while prioritizing tasks for spectrum management
operations. List objectives and the primary tasks to achieve those objectives. Refer to Appendix 6
(Spectrum Management Operations) to Annex H (Signal) as required.
(7) (U) Scheme of Information Services. Describe how information services on Nonsecure
Internet Protocol Router Network, SECRET Internet Protocol Router Network, and Joint Worldwide
Intelligence Communications System will be provided and integrated to support the commander’s intent
and concept of operations as described in the base plan or order. Explain how information will be
staged and the dissemination of that information controlled to facilitate data collection, processing,
storage, discovery, and access by the user. Refer to Appendix 7 (Information Services) to Annex H
(Signal) as required.
b. (U) Tasks to Subordinate Units. List signal support to operations tasks assigned to subordinate
signal units not contained in the base order. Each task must include who (the subordinate unit assigned
the task), what
(the task itself), when, where, and why
(purpose). Include tasks for supporting
interagency, intergovernmental, and nongovernmental organizations. Use a separate subparagraph for
each unit. List units in task organization sequence. Place tasks that affect two or more units in
paragraph 3c (Coordinating Instructions).
c. (U) Coordinating Instructions. List only instructions applicable to two or more subordinate units
not covered in the base plan or order.
4. (U) Sustainment. Identify priorities of sustainment for signal support to operations key tasks and
specify additional instructions as required in the paragraph below. Refer to Annex F (Sustainment) as
required.
a.
(U) Logistics. Use subparagraphs to identify priorities and specific instructions for signal
logistics support. Refer to Annex F (Sustainment) and Annex P (Host-Nation Support) as required.
[page number]
[CLASSIFICATION]
Figure D-8. Sample Annex H (Signal) format (continued)
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Annex Formats
[CLASSIFICATION]
ANNEX H (SIGNAL) TO OPERATION PLAN/ORDER [number] [(code name)]—[issuing
headquarters] [(classification of title)]
b.
(U) Personnel. Use subparagraphs to identify priorities and specific instructions for human
resources support, financial management, legal support, and religious support. Refer to Annex F
(Sustainment) as required.
c. (U) Health Service Support. Identify availability, priorities, and instruction for medical care.
Refer to Annex F (Sustainment) as required.
5. (U) Command and Signal.
a. (U) Command.
(1) (U) Location of the Commander and Key Leaders. State the location of the commander and
key signal unit commanders and staff officers.
(2) (U) Succession of Command. State the succession of command if not covered in the unit’s
standard operating procedures (SOPs).
(3) (U) Liaison Requirements. State the signal liaison requirements not covered in unit SOPs.
b. (U) Control.
(1) (U) Command Posts. Describe the employment of signal command posts (CPs), including
the location of each CP and its time of opening and closing.
(2)
(U) Reports. List reports not covered in SOPs. Describe signal support to operations
reporting requirements for subordinate units. Refer to Annex R (Reports) as required.
c. (U) Signal. List signal operating instructions for signal support to operations as needed, as well
as primary and alternate means of communications with both military and nonmilitary organizations
conducting signal support to operations. Consider operations security requirements.
(1) (U) Describe the networks to monitor for reports.
(2)
(U) Address any support to operations communications or digitization connectivity
requirements or coordination necessary to meet functional responsibilities (consider telephone listing).
ACKNOWLEDGE: Include only if attachment is distributed separately from the base order.
[Commander’s last name]
[Commander’s rank]
The commander or authorized representative signs the original copy of the attachment. If the
representative signs the original, add the phrase “For the Commander.” The signed copy is the
historical copy and remains in the headquarters’ files.
OFFICIAL:
[Authenticator’s name]
[Authenticator’s position]
Use only if the commander does not sign the original attachment. If the commander signs the original,
no further authentication is required. If the commander does not sign, the signature of the preparing
staff officer requires authentication and only the last name and rank of the commander appear in the
signature block.
[page number]
[CLASSIFICATION]
Figure D-8. Sample Annex H (Signal) format (continued)
5 May 2014
FM 6-0
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Appendix D
[CLASSIFICATION]
ANNEX H (SIGNAL) TO OPERATION PLAN/ORDER [number] [(code name)]—[issuing
headquarters] [(classification of title)]
ATTACHMENTS: List lower-level attachment (appendixes, tabs, and exhibits). If a particular
attachment is not used, place
“not used” beside the attachment number. Unit SOPs will dictate
attachment development and format. Common attachments include the following:
Appendix 1-Defensive Cyberspace Operations
Appendix 2-Information Network Operations
Appendix 3-Voice, Video, and Data Network Diagrams
Appendix 4-Satellite Communications
Appendix 5-Foreign Data Exchanges
Appendix 6-Spectrum Management Operations
Appendix 7-Information Services
DISTRIBUTION: Show only if distributed separately from the base order or higher-level attachments.
[page number]
[CLASSIFICATION]
Figure D-8. Sample Annex H (Signal) format (continued)
D-50
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Appendix D
ANNEX J (PUBLIC AFFAIRS) FORMAT AND INSTRUCTIONS
D-42. This annex provides fundamental considerations, formats, and instructions for developing Annex J
(Public Affairs) to the base plan or order. This annex follows the five-paragraph attachment format.
D-43. Commanders and staffs use Annex J (Public Affairs) to describe how public affairs activities support
the concept of operations described in the base plan or order. The public affairs officer develops Annex J
(Public Affairs). (See figure D-9 on pages D-52 through D-55.)
[CLASSIFICATION]
Place the classification at the top and bottom of every page of the attachments. Place the classification
marking at the front of each paragraph and subparagraph in parentheses. Refer to AR 380-5 for
classification and release marking instructions.
Copy ## of ## copies
Issuing headquarters
Place of issue
Date-time group of signature
Message reference number
Include the full heading if attachment is distributed separately from the base order or higher-level
attachment.
ANNEX J (PUBLIC AFFAIRS) TO OPERATION PLAN/ORDER [number] [(code name)]—
[(classification of title)]
(U) References: List documents essential to understanding the attachment.
a. List maps and charts first. Map entries include series number, country, sheet names or numbers,
edition, and scale.
b. List other references in subparagraphs labeled as shown.
c. Doctrinal references for public affairs activities include FM 3-61 and JP 3-61.
(U) Time Zone Used Throughout the OPLAN or OPORD: Write the time zone established in the base
plan or order.
(U) Task Organization: Describe the organization of forces available to the issuing headquarters and
their command and support relationships. Refer to Annex A (Task Organization) if long or complicated.
1.
(U) Situation. Include information affecting public affairs that paragraph 1 of the OPLAN or
OPORD does not cover or that needs expansion.
a. (U) Area of Interest. Describe the area of interest as it relates to public affairs. Refer to Annex B
(Intelligence) as required.
b. (U) Area of Operations. Refer to Appendix 2 (Operation Overlay) to Annex C (Operations).
[page number]
[CLASSIFICATION]
Figure D-9. Sample Annex J (Public Affairs) format
D-52
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Annex Formats
[CLASSIFICATION]
ANNEX J (PUBLIC AFFAIRS) TO OPERATION PLAN/ORDER [number] [(code name)]—
[(classification of title)]
(1) (U) Terrain. Describe the aspects of terrain that impact public affairs activities. Refer to
Annex B (Intelligence) as required.
(2) (U) Weather. Describe the aspects of weather that impact public affairs. Refer to Annex B
(Intelligence) as required.
c.
(U) Enemy Forces. Identify enemy forces’ general communications and media capabilities.
Describe the enemy’s disposition, location, strength, and probable public affairs courses of actions,
including disinformation, rumors, and propaganda. Refer to Appendix B (Intelligence) as required.
(1)
(U) Enemy Communications and Media Capabilities. Identify enemy forces’ general
communications and media capabilities, including television, radio, and print mediums as well as online
and social media capabilities.
(2) (U) Enemy Courses of Action. Describe enemy’s employment of communications and media
capabilities that would impact friendly operations and public affairs operations.
d.
(U) Friendly Forces. Outline the higher headquarters' plan (and public affairs annex) and
adjacent unit public affairs plans. Provide information on friendly coalition forces, which may impact
the public affairs mission. Note public affairs resources supporting the unit (who, where, when) and
higher, allied, and adjacent headquarters.
(1) (U) Higher Headquarters Public Affairs Mission. State the public affairs mission of the
higher headquarters.
(2) (U) Public Affairs Mission of Adjacent Units. Identify and state the public affairs missions
of adjacent units and other units whose actions have a significant impact on the issuing headquarters.
e. (U) Interagency, Intergovernmental, and Nongovernmental Organizations. Identify and describe
other organizations in the area of operations that may impact the conduct of operations of public affairs
operations or implementation of public affairs activities.
f. (U) Civil Considerations. Describe critical aspects of the civil situation that impact public affairs
operations. Refer to Annex K (Civil Affairs Operations) as required.
g. (U) Attachments and Detachments. Identify all augmenting public affairs units supporting this
command and all attached or assigned subordinate units. Include effective dates, if applicable.
h. (U) Media. Identify media in the area (who, where, and pools) including U.S., international, and
host nation.
i.
(U) Assumptions. List any additional assumptions or information not included in the general
situation that will impact the public affairs mission.
2. (U) Mission. State the mission of public affairs in support of the base plan or order.
3. (U) Execution.
a. (U) Scheme of Public Affairs. Describe how public affairs supports the commander’s intent and
concept of operations. Summarize how the commander visualizes executing the public affairs plan.
Include public affairs priorities: Intent (access, information, welfare, morale, and will to win), concept
(who, where, what, why, and when), specifics (tasks to a subordinate; who is to do what, where, and
when, including nonpublic affairs activities), and actions with media (credential, train, and transport).
[page number]
[CLASSIFICATION]
Figure D-9. Sample Annex J (Public Affairs) format (continued)
5 May 2014
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[CLASSIFICATION]
ANNEX J (PUBLIC AFFAIRS) TO OPERATION PLAN/ORDER [number] [(code name)]—
[(classification of title)]
(1) (U) Outline of Public Affairs Objectives. Describe clearly defined public affairs objectives
that the commander intends to achieve.
(2) (U) Outline of Public Affairs Tasks. Identify and assign supporting public affairs tasks to
each objective. Assign specific tasks to elements of the command charged with public affairs tasks.
Establish priorities of support for each phase of the operation.
(b) (U) Tasks to Subordinate Units. Identify and list public affairs tasks assigned to subordinate
units not contained in the base order including maneuver and augmenting public affairs units. Also
identify unit public affairs representatives’ requirements.
(c) (U) Coordinating Instructions. Give details on coordination, task organization, and groupings.
List instructions that apply to two or more subordinate elements or units. Refer to supporting appendixes
(public affairs running estimate) not referenced elsewhere (public affairs guidance, media in country,
media en route with U.S. forces, media contact report, handover checklist, task organization, and public
affairs synchronization requirements).
4. (U) Sustainment. Identify priorities of sustainment for public affairs key tasks and specify additional
instructions as required by the paragraph below. Refer to Annex F (Sustainment) as required.
a. (U) Logistics. Use subparagraphs to identify priorities and specific instructions for maintenance,
transportation, supply, field services, distribution, contracting, and general engineering support. Outline
requirements for establishing a media operations center (if required) and embedded journalists. Refer to
Annex F (Sustainment) and Annex P (Host-Nation Support) as required.
b.
(U) Personnel. Use subparagraphs to identify priorities and specific instructions for human
resources support, financial management, legal support, and religious support. Refer to Annex F
(Sustainment) as required.
5. (U) Command and Signal.
a. (U) Command. State the location of key public affairs leaders (to include media operations center
location and public affairs contact information).
b. (U) Control. State the public affairs liaison requirements not covered in the base order.
c. (U) Signal. Address any public affairs specific communication requirements (such as commercial
internet or Defense Visual Information Distribution Systems) and reports. Refer to Annex H (Signal) as
required.
ACKNOWLEDGE: Include only if attachment is distributed separately from the base order.
[Commander’s last name]
[Commander’s rank]
The commander or authorized representative signs the original copy of the attachment. If the
representative signs the original, add the phrase “For the Commander.” The signed copy is the
historical copy and remains in the headquarters’ files.
[page number]
[CLASSIFICATION]
Figure D-9. Sample Annex J (Public Affairs) format (continued)
D-54
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5 May 2014
Annex Formats
[CLASSIFICATION]
ANNEX J (PUBLIC AFFAIRS) TO OPERATION PLAN/ORDER [number] [(code name)]—
[(classification of title)]
OFFICIAL:
[Authenticator’s name]
[Authenticator’s position]
Use only if the commander does not sign the original attachment. If the commander signs the original,
no further authentication is required. If the commander does not sign, the signature of the preparing
staff officer requires authentication and only the last name and rank of the commander appear in the
signature block.
ATTACHMENTS: List lower-level attachment (appendixes, tabs, and exhibits).
Appendix 1-Public Affairs Running Estimate
Appendix 2-Public Affairs Guidance
DISTRIBUTION: Show only if distributed separately from the base order or higher-level attachments.
[page number]
[CLASSIFICATION]
Figure D-9. Sample Annex J (Public Affairs) format (continued)
5 May 2014
FM 6-0
D-55
Appendix D
ANNEX K (CIVIL AFFAIRS OPERATIONS) FORMAT AND
INSTRUCTIONS
D-44. This annex provides fundamental considerations, formats, and instructions for developing Annex K
(Civil Affairs Operations) to the base plan or order. This annex follows the five-paragraph attachment
format.
D-45. Commanders and staffs use Annex K (Civil Affairs Operations) to describe how civil affairs
operations, in coordination with other military and civil organizations, support the concept of operations
described in the base plan or order. The G-9 (S-9) is responsible for developing Annex K (Civil Affairs
Operations). (See figure D-10 on pages D-56 through D-61.)
[CLASSIFICATION]
Place the classification at the top and bottom of every page of the attachments. Place the classification
marking at the front of each paragraph and subparagraph in parentheses. Refer to AR 380-5 for
classification and release marking instructions.
Copy ## of ## copies
Issuing headquarters
Place of issue
Date-time group of signature
Message reference number
Include the full heading if attachment is distributed separately from the base order or higher-level
attachment.
ANNEX K (CIVIL AFFAIRS OPERATIONS) TO OPLAN/OPORD [number] [(code name)]—
[issuing headquarters] [(classification of title)]
(U) References: List documents essential to understanding this attachment.
a. List maps and charts first. Map entries include series number, country, sheet names or numbers,
edition, and scale.
b. List other references in subparagraphs such as the civil affairs operations annex of higher
headquarters, relevant civilian agency operations guides and standard documents, relevant plans of
participating civilian organizations, coordinated transition plans, international treaties and agreements,
and civil information management plans.
c. Doctrinal references for civil affairs operations include FM 3-57, FM 6-0, and JP 3-57.
(U) Time Zone Used Throughout the OPLAN/OPORD: Write the time zone established in the base
plan or order.
1. (U) Situation. Include information affecting civil affairs operations that paragraph 1 of the OPLAN
or OPORD does not cover or that needs expansion.
a. (U) Area of Interest. Describe the area of interest as it relates to civil affairs operations. Refer to
Annex B (Intelligence) as required.
b. (U) Area of Operations. Refer to Appendix 2 (Operation Overlay) to Annex C (Operations).
[page number]
[CLASSIFICATION]
Figure D-10. Sample Annex K (Civil Affairs Operations) format
D-56
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Annex Formats
[CLASSIFICATION]
ANNEX K (CIVIL AFFAIRS OPERATIONS) TO OPLAN/OPORD [number] [(code name)]—
[issuing headquarters] [(classification of title)]
(1) (U) Terrain. Describe the aspects of terrain that impact civil affairs operations such as
population centers, likely movement corridors of dislocated civilians, and terrain that channels
dislocated civilians. Refer to Annex B (Intelligence) as required.
(2) (U) Weather. Describe the aspects of weather that impact civil affairs operations such as
seasonal events
(rain, flooding, wind storms, and snow) that may impact commercial mobility,
agricultural production, farmer to market access, and populace and resources control in the area of
operations. Refer to Annex B (Intelligence) as required.
c.
(U) Enemy Forces. List known and templated locations and activities of enemy civil affairs
operations units for one echelon up and two echelons down. Identify enemy forces and appraise their
general capabilities and impacts on the indigenous population and civil affairs operations. State
expected enemy courses of action and employment of enemy civil affairs operations assets. Refer to
Annex B (Intelligence) as required.
d. (U) Friendly Forces. Outline the higher headquarters’ civil affairs operation plan. Briefly identify
the mission of friendly forces and the objectives, goals, and mission of civilian organization that impact
civil affairs operations. List designation, location, and outline of plan of higher, adjacent, and other civil
affairs organizations and assets that support or impact the issuing headquarters or require coordination
and additional support.
(1) (U) Higher Headquarters’ Civil Affairs Operations Mission. Identify and state the civil
affairs operations mission of the higher headquarters.
(2) (U) Civil Affairs Operations Missions of Adjacent Units. Identify and state the civil affairs
operations missions of adjacent units and other units whose actions have a significant impact on the
issuing headquarters.
e. (U) Interagency, Intergovernmental, and Nongovernmental Organizations. Identify and state the
objectives or goals and primary tasks of those non-Department of Defense organizations that have a
significant role within the civil situation in the area of operations or implementation of civil affairs
operations-specific equipment and tactics. Refer to Annex V (Interagency Coordination) as required.
(1) (U) Interagency Organizations. Identify and state the objectives and primary tasks of those
interagency organizations that impact the unit’s civil affairs operations mission. Briefly describe the
capabilities and capacity of each organization if not listed in Annex V (Interagency Coordination).
(2) (U) Intergovernmental Organizations. Identify and state the objectives and primary tasks of
those intergovernmental organizations that impact the unit’s civil affairs operations mission. Briefly
describe the capabilities and capacities of each organization.
(3) (U) Nongovernmental Organizations. Identify and state the objectives and primary tasks of
those nongovernmental organizations that impact the unit’s civil affairs operations mission. Briefly
describe the capabilities and capacities of each organization.
f.
(U) Civil Considerations. Describe the critical aspects of the civil situation that impact civil
affairs operations using the memory aid ASCOPE (areas, structures, capabilities, organizations, people,
and events). Refer to Annex B (Intelligence) as required.
(1) (U) Areas. List the key civilian areas such as political boundaries; locations of government
centers; social, political, religious, or criminal enclaves; agricultural and mining regions; trade routes;
possible sites for the temporary settlement of dislocated civilians in the area of interest. Describe how
these civilian areas affect the mission and how military operations may affect these areas.
[page number]
[CLASSIFICATION]
Figure D-10. Sample Annex K (Civil Affairs Operations) format (continued)
5 May 2014
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Appendix D
[CLASSIFICATION]
ANNEX K (CIVIL AFFAIRS OPERATIONS) TO OPLAN/OPORD [number] [(code name)]—
[issuing headquarters] [(classification of title)]
(2) (U) Structures. List the locations of existing civil structures (critical infrastructure) such as
ports, air terminals, transportation networks, bridges, communications towers, power plants, and dams.
Identify churches, mosques, national libraries, hospitals, and other cultural sites generally protected by
international law or other agreements. Other infrastructure includes governance and public safety
structures (national, regional, and urban government facilities, record archives, judiciary, police, fire,
and emergency medical services) and economic and environmental structures (banking, stock and
commodity exchanges, toxic industrial facilities, and pipelines). Identify facilities with practical
applications—such as jails, warehouses, schools, television stations, radio stations, and print plants—
which may be useful for military purposes.
(3) (U) Capabilities. Describe civil capabilities by assessing the population’s capabilities of
sustaining itself through public safety, emergency services, and food and agriculture. Include whether
the population needs assistance with public works and utilities, public health, public transportation,
economics, and commerce. Refer to the civil affairs preliminary area assessment.
(4) (U) Organizations. Identify and list civil organizations that may or may not be affiliated with
government agencies, such as religious groups, ethnic groups, multinational corporations, fraternal
organizations, patriotic or service organizations, intergovernmental organizations, or nongovernmental
organizations. Do not repeat those listed in Annex V (Interagency Coordination) or paragraph 1e
(Interagency, Intergovernmental, and Nongovernmental Organizations) of this annex. Include host-
nation organizations capable of forming the nucleus for humanitarian assistance programs, interim-
governing bodies, civil defense efforts, and other activities.
(5) (U) People. List key personnel and their linkage to the population, leaders, figureheads,
clerics, and subject matter experts such as plant operators and public utility managers. Categorize
groups of civilians using local nationals (town and city dwellers, farmers and other rural dwellers, and
nomads), local civil authorities (elected and traditional leaders at all levels of government), expatriates,
tribal or clan figureheads and religious leaders, third-nation government agency representatives,
foreign employees of intergovernmental organizations or nongovernmental organizations, contractors
(American citizens, local nationals, and third-nation citizens providing contract services), the media
(journalists from print, radio, and visual media), and dislocated civilians (refugees, displaced persons,
evacuees, migrants, and stateless persons).
(Note: This list may extend to personnel outside of the area of operations whose actions, opinions, and
influence can affect the commander’s area of operations.)
(6) (U) Events. Determine what events, military and civilian, are occurring and analyze the
events for their political, economic, psychological, environmental, moral, and legal implications.
Categorize civilian events that may affect military missions. Events may include harvest seasons,
elections, riots, voluntary and involuntary evacuations, holidays, school years, and religious periods.
g.
(U) Attachments and Detachments. List units attached to or detached from the issuing
headquarters only as necessary to clarify task organization that impact civil affairs operations. Refer to
Annex A (Task Organization) as required.
h. (U) Assumptions. List key assumptions that pertain to civil affairs operations that were used to
form the civil affairs operations running estimate and develop the OPLAN or OPORD and this annex.
2. (U) Mission. State the mission of civil affairs operations in support of the base plan or order.
3. (U) Execution.
a.
(U) Scheme of Civil Affairs Operations. Describe how civil affairs operations support the
commander’s intent and concept of operations described in the base plan or order. Outline the effects
the commander wants civil affairs operations to achieve while prioritizing civil affairs tasks. Identify and
list civil-military objectives and the primary tasks to achieve those objectives.
[page number]
[CLASSIFICATION]
Figure D-10. Sample Annex K (Civil Affairs Operations) format (continued)
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[CLASSIFICATION]
ANNEX K (CIVIL AFFAIRS OPERATIONS) TO OPLAN/OPORD [number] [(code name)]—
[issuing headquarters] [(classification of title)]
(1) (U) Execution Matrix. Provide the execution matrix. Refer to Appendix 1 (Execution Matrix)
to Annex K (Civil Affairs Operations).
(2) (U) Populace and Resources Control Plan. Provide the populace and resources control plan.
Refer to Appendix 2 (Populace and Resources Control Plan) to Annex K (Civil Affairs Operations).
(3) (U) Civil Information Management Plan. Provide the civil information management plan.
Refer to Appendix 3 (Civil Information Management Plan) to Annex K (Civil Affairs Operations).
b. (U) Tasks to Subordinate Units. State the civil affairs operations tasks assigned to each unit that
report directly to the headquarters issuing the order. Each task must include who (the subordinate unit
assigned the task), what
(the task itself), when, where, and why
(purpose). Include interagency,
intergovernmental organization, or nongovernmental organization supporting tasks. Use a separate
subparagraph for each unit. List units in task organization sequence. Place tasks that affect two or more
units in paragraph 3c (Coordinating Instructions) of this annex.
c. (U) Coordinating Instructions. List only instructions applicable to two or more subordinate units
not covered in the base plan or order.
(1)
(U) Environmental Considerations. Review environmental planning guidance and, if
available, the Environmental Management Support Plan for implied civil affairs operations tasks that
support environmental activities. For example, establishing and supporting camps for dislocated
civilians may require air and water purification, hazardous waste and material disposal, sanitation
facilities and personal hygiene facilities, and identification of hazards such as pesticides, toxic
chemicals, and historic or cultural resources for preservation. Refer to Annex G (Engineer) as required.
(2) (U) Stability tasks. Describe how civil affairs operations support the command’s identified
minimum-essential stability tasks—civil control, civil security, and restoration of essential services.
Units responsible for an area of operations must execute the minimum-essential tasks with available
resources if no civilian agency or organization is capable. Address course of action support to
governance and economic stability if required by mission taskings of the higher headquarters.
4. (U) Sustainment. Identify priorities of sustainment for civil affairs operations key tasks and specify
additional instructions as required. Refer to Annex F (Sustainment) as required.
a. (U) Logistics. Identify unique sustainment requirements, procedures, and guidance to support
civil affairs teams and operations. Specify procedures for specialized technical logistics support from
external organizations as necessary. Use subparagraphs to identify priorities and specific instructions
for civil affairs operations logistics support. Refer to Annex F (Sustainment) and Annex P (Host-Nation
Support) as required.
b. (U) Personnel. Identify unique personnel requirements and concerns associated with civil affairs
operations, including global sourcing support and contracted linguist requirements. Use subparagraphs
to identify priorities and specific instructions for human resources support, financial management, legal
support, and religious support. Refer to Annex F (Sustainment) as required.
c. (U) Health Service Support. Identify availability, priorities, and instructions for medical care.
Refer to Annex F (Sustainment) as required. Provide additional information on the following:
(1) (U) Identify and list locations, capabilities, and capacity of nonmilitary medical treatment
facilities that can or will support civil affairs operations.
(2) (U) Identify and list unique problems, challenges, and legal considerations of providing
health service support to the indigenous population.
[page number]
[CLASSIFICATION]
Figure D-10. Sample Annex K (Civil Affairs Operations) format (continued)
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[CLASSIFICATION]
ANNEX K (CIVIL AFFAIRS OPERATIONS) TO OPLAN/OPORD [number] [(code name)]—
[issuing headquarters] [(classification of title)]
(3) (U) Identify and list host-nation medical support capabilities if not addressed in Annex P
(Host-Nation Support).
(4) (U) Identify and list areas requiring capacity building activities, such as in veterinary
services or agriculture realms.
5. (U) Command and Signal.
a. (U) Command.
(1) (U) Location of the Commander and Key Leaders. List the location of the commander and
key civil affairs leaders.
(2) (U) Succession of Command. State the succession of command if not covered in the unit’s
standard operating procedures (SOPs).
(3) (U) Liaison Requirements. State civil affairs liaison requirements not covered in the unit’s
SOPs.
b. (U) Control.
(1) (U) Command Posts. Describe the employment of command posts (CPs), including the
location of each CP and its time of opening and closing, as appropriate. State the primary controlling
CP for specific tasks or phases of the operation (for example, “Civil-military operations center (CMOC)
will be co-located with division main CP”).
(a) (U) Location and alternate locations of civil affairs command post or CMOC.
(b) (U) Location and alternate locations of higher, adjacent, and subordinate CMOCs.
(c) (U) Location of key civil affairs operations leaders.
(2) (U) Reports. List reports not covered in SOPs. Describe civil affairs operations reporting
requirements for subordinate units. Refer to Annex R (Reports) as required.
c. (U) Signal. List signal operating instructions for civil affairs operations as needed, as well as
primary and alternate means of communications with both military and nonmilitary organizations
conducting civil affairs operations. Consider operations security requirements. Refer to Annex H
(Signal) as required.
(1) (U) Describe the networks to monitor for reports.
(2) (U) Address any civil affairs operations specific communications or digitization connectivity
requirements or coordination necessary to meet functional responsibilities (consider telephone listing).
Provide instructions regarding maintenance and update of the civil information management database.
ACKNOWLEDGE: Include only if attachment is distributed separately from the base order.
[Commander’s last name]
[Commander’s rank]
The commander or authorized representative signs the original copy of attachment. If the representative
signs the original, add the phrase “For the Commander.” The signed copy is the historical copy and
remains in the headquarters’ files.
OFFICIAL:
[Authenticator’s name]
[Authenticator’s position]
[page number]
[CLASSIFICATION]
Figure D-10. Sample Annex K (Civil Affairs Operations) format (continued)
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[CLASSIFICATION]
ANNEX K (CIVIL AFFAIRS OPERATIONS) TO OPLAN/OPORD [number] [(code name)]—
[issuing headquarters] [(classification of title)]
Use only if the commander does not sign the original attachment. If the commander signs the original,
no further authentication is required. If the commander does not sign, the signature of the preparing
staff officer requires authentication and only the last name and rank of the commander appear in the
signature block.
ATTACHMENTS: List lower-level attachment (appendixes, tabs, and exhibits).
Appendix 1-Execution Matrix
Appendix 2-Populace and Resources Control Plan
Appendix 3-Civil Information Management Plan
DISTRIBUTION: Show only if distributed separately from the base order or higher-level attachment.
[page number]
[CLASSIFICATION]
Figure D-10. Sample Annex K (Civil Affairs Operations) format (continued)
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Appendix D
ANNEX L (INFORMATION COLLECTION) FORMAT AND
INSTRUCTIONS
D-46. This annex provides fundamental considerations, formats, and instructions for developing Annex L
(Information Collection) in Army plans and orders. It provides a format for the annex that can be modified
to meet the requirements of the base order and operations and an example information collection plan. This
annex follows the five-paragraph attachment format.
D-47. The information collection annex clearly describes how information collection activities support the
offensive, defensive, and stability or defense support of civil authorities operations throughout the conduct
of the operations described in the base order. It synchronizes activities in time, space, and purpose to
achieve objectives and accomplish the commander’s intent for reconnaissance, surveillance, and
intelligence operations (including military intelligence disciplines). The G-3 (S-3), in conjunction with the
G-2 (S-2), is responsible for this annex. (See figure D-11 on pages D-62 through D-66.)
[CLASSIFICATION]
Place the classification at the top and bottom of every page of the attachments. Place the classification
marking at the front of each paragraph and subparagraph in parentheses. Refer to AR 380-5 for
classification and release marking instructions.
Copy ## of ## copies
Issuing headquarters
Place of issue
Date-time group of signature
Message reference number
Include the full heading if attachment is distributed separately from the base order or higher-level
attachment.
ANNEX L (INFORMATION COLLECTION) TO OPERATION PLAN/ORDER [number] [(code
name)]—[issuing headquarters] [(classification of title)]
(U) References: List documents essential to understanding Annex L.
a. List maps and charts first. Map entries include series number, country, sheet names or numbers,
edition, and scale.
b. List other references in subparagraphs labeled as shown.
c. Doctrinal references for this annex include FM 2-0 and FM 6-0.
(U) Time Zone Used Throughout the Plan/Order: Write the time zone established in the base plan or
order.
1. (U) Situation.
a. (U) Area of Interest. Refer to Annex B (Intelligence) or Appendix 2 (Operation Overlay) to Annex
C (Operations).
b. (U) Area of Operations. Refer to Appendix 2 (Operation Overlay) to Annex C (Operations).
(1) (U) Terrain. Describe the aspects of terrain that impact information collection. Refer to
Annex B (Intelligence) as required.
(2) (U) Weather. Describe the aspects of weather that impact information collection. Refer to
Annex B (Intelligence) as required.
c. (U) Enemy Forces. Refer to Annex B (Intelligence) as required.
d. (U) Friendly Forces. Refer to base order, Annex A (Task Organization) and Annex C (Operations)
as required.
[page number]
[CLASSIFICATION]
Figure D-11. Sample Annex L (Information Collection) format
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[CLASSIFICATION]
ANNEX L (INFORMATION COLLECTION) TO OPERATION PLAN/ORDER [number] [(code
name)]—[issuing headquarters] [(classification of title)]
e. (U) Interagency, Intergovernmental, and Nongovernmental Organizations. Identify and describe
other organizations in the area of operations that may impact the conduct of operations or
implementation of information collection-specific equipment and tactics. Refer to Annex V (Interagency
Coordination) as required.
f.
(U) Civil Considerations. Describe the critical aspects of the civil situation that impact
information collection activities. Refer to Appendix 1 (Intelligence Estimate) to Annex B (Intelligence)
and Annex K (Civil Affairs Operations) as required.
g. (U) Attachments and Detachments. If pertinent, list units or assets attached to or detached from
the issuing headquarters. State when each attachment or detachment is effective (for example, on order,
on commitment of the reserve) if different from the effective time of the base plan or order. Do not repeat
information already listed in Annex A (Task Organization).
h. (U) Assumptions. List any information collection-specific assumptions that support the annex
development.
2.
(U) Mission. State the mission of information collection in support of the operation—a short
description of the who, what (task), when, where, and why (purpose) that clearly indicates the action to
be taken and the reason for doing so.
3. (U) Execution.
a. (U) Concept of Operations. This is a statement of the overall information collection objective.
Describe how the tasks or missions of reconnaissance, surveillance, security, intelligence operations,
and so forth support the commander’s intent and the maneuver plan. Direct the manner in which each
element of the force cooperates to accomplish the key information collection tasks and ties that to
support of the operation with task and purpose statement. Must describe, at minimum, the overall
scheme of maneuver and concept of fires. Refer to Appendix 1 (Information Collection Plan) to Annex L
(Information Collection). The following subparagraphs are examples. Omit what is unnecessary for
brevity.
(1)
(U) Movement and Maneuver. Provide the scheme of movement and maneuver for
collection assets and any other unit given a key information collection task, in accordance with the
concept of operations in the base order (paragraph 3b) and Annex C (Operations). Describe the
employment of information collection assets in relation to the rest of the force and state the method
forces will enter the area of operations.
(2) (U) Intelligence. Describe the intelligence concept for supporting information collection.
Refer to Annex B (Intelligence) as required.
(3) (U) Fires. Describe the concept of fires in support of information collection. Identify which
information collection assets have priority of fires and the coordinating purpose of, priorities for,
allocation of, and restrictions on fire support and fire support coordinating measures. Refer to Annex D
(Fires) as required.
(4) (U) Protection. Describe protection support to information collection. Refer to Annex E
(Protection) as required.
(5) (U) Engineer. Describe engineer support, if applicable, to information collection. Identify
priority of mobility and survivability assets. Refer to Annex G (Engineer) as required.
(6) (U) Sustainment. Describe sustainment support to information collection as required. Refer
to Annex F (Sustainment).
[page number]
[CLASSIFICATION]
Figure D-11. Sample Annex L (Information Collection) format (continued)
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[CLASSIFICATION]
ANNEX L (INFORMATION COLLECTION) TO OPERATION ORDER # [number] [(code
name)]—[issuing headquarters] [(classification of title)]
(7) (U) Signal. Describe signal support to information collection as required. Refer to Annex H
(Signal).
(8) (U) Soldier and Leader Engagement. State overall concept for synchronizing information
collection with Soldier and leader engagement. Refer to coordinating instructions in Annex C
(Operations).
(9) (U) Assessment. If required, describe the priorities for assessment for the information
collection plan and identify the measures of effectiveness used to assess end state conditions and
objectives. Refer to Annex M (Assessment) as required.
b. (U) Tasks to Subordinate Units. State the information collection task assigned to each unit not
identified in the base order. Refer to Appendix 1 (Information Collection Plan) to Annex L (Information
Collection) as required.
(1) (U) Information Collection Support Tasks for Maneuver Units.
(a) (U) Tasks to Maneuver Unit 1.
(b) (U) Tasks to Maneuver Unit 2.
(c) (U) Tasks to Maneuver Unit 3.
(2) (U) Information Collection Support Tasks for Support Units. Direct units to observe and
report in accordance with Appendix
1
(Information Collection Plan) to Annex L
(Information
Collection).
(a) (U) Military Intelligence. Refer to Annex B (Intelligence) as required.
(b) (U) Engineer. Refer to Annex G (Engineer) as required.
(c) (U) Fires. Refer to Annex D (Fires) as required.
(d) (U) Signal. Refer to Annex H (Signal) as required.
(e) (U) Sustainment. Refer to Annex F (Sustainment) as required.
(f) (U) Protection. Refer to Annex E (Protection) as required.
(g) (U) Civil Affairs. Refer to Annex K (Civil Affairs Operations) as required.
c. (U) Coordinating Instructions. List only instructions applicable or not covered in unit standard
operating procedures (SOPs).
(1) (U) Time or Condition When the Plan Becomes Effective.
(2) (U) Priority Intelligence Requirements. List priority intelligence requirements (PIRs) here,
the information collection tasks associated with them, and the latest time information is of value for each
PIR.
(3)
(U) Essential Elements of Friendly Information. List essential elements of friendly
information (EEFIs) here.
(4)
(U) Fire Support Coordinating Measures. List fire support coordinating or control
measures. Establish no fire areas.
[page number]
[CLASSIFICATION]
Figure D-11. Sample Annex L (Information Collection) format (continued)
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[CLASSIFICATION]
ANNEX L (INFORMATION COLLECTION) TO OPERATION PLAN/ORDER [number] [(code
name)]—[issuing headquarters] [(classification of title)]
(5) (U) Intelligence Handover Lines with Adjacent Units. Identify handover guidance and
parameters; refer to necessary graphics or attachments as required.
(6) (U) Limits of Advance, Limits of Reconnaissance, and Quick Reaction Force Response
Instructions. Identify as required, referencing graphical depictions in attachments or instructions as
needed.
(7) (U) Airspace Coordinating Measures. List airspace control measures.
(8)
(U) Intelligence Coordination Measures. List information such as restrictions on
international borders or other limitations and the coordination or special instructions that apply.
Identify what unit is responsible for coordinating information collection activities in relation to the area
of operations.
(9)
(U) Rules of Engagement. Refer to Appendix 11 (Rules of Engagement) to Annex C
(Operations) as required.
(10)
(U) Risk Reduction Control Measures. State any reconnaissance, surveillance, and
security-specific guidance such as fratricide prevention measures not included in SOPs, referring to
Annex E (Protection) as required.
(11) (U) Environmental Considerations. Refer to Appendix 5 (Environmental Considerations) to
Annex G (Engineer) as required.
(12) (U) Other Coordinating Instructions. List only instructions applicable to two or more
subordinate units not covered in the base plan or order.
4. (U) Sustainment. Describe any sustainment requirements, subparagraphs may include:
a. (U) Logistics. Identify unique sustainment requirements, procedures, and guidance to support
information collection. Specify procedures for specialized technical logistics support from external
organizations as necessary. Use subparagraphs to identify priorities and specific instructions for
information collection logistics support. Refer to Annex F (Sustainment) and Annex P (Host-Nation
Support) as required.
b. (U) Personnel. Identify unique personnel requirements and concerns, associated with information
collection, including global sourcing support and contracted linguist requirements. Use subparagraphs
to identify priorities and specific instructions for human resources support, financial management, legal
support, and religious support. Refer to Annex F (Sustainment) as required.
c.
(U) Health Service Support. Provide information including the health threat (endemic and
epidemic diseases, state of health of the enemy forces, medical capabilities of the enemy force and the
civilian population), and medical evacuation routes, barriers, and significant terrain features. Refer to
Appendix 3 (Health System Support) to Annex F (Sustainment) as required.
5. (U) Command and Signal.
a. (U) Command.
(1) (U) Location of the Commander and Key Leaders. List the location of the commander and
key intelligence collection leaders and staff officers.
(2) (U) Succession of Command. State the succession of command if not covered in the unit’s
SOPs.
(3) (U) Liaison Requirements. State intelligence collection liaison requirements not covered in
the unit’s SOPs.
[page number]
[CLASSIFICATION]
Figure D-11. Sample Annex L (Information Collection) format (continued)
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[CLASSIFICATION]
ANNEX L (INFORMATION COLLECTION) TO OPERATION PLAN/ORDER [number] [(code
name)]—[issuing headquarters] [(classification of title)]
b. (U) Control.
(1) (U) Command Posts. Describe the employment of command posts (CPs), including the
location of each CP and its time of opening and closing, as appropriate. State the primary controlling
CP for specific tasks or phases of the operation.
(2) (U) Reports. List reports not covered in SOPs. Describe information collection reporting
requirements for subordinate units. Refer to Annex R (Reports) as required.
c.
(U) Signal. List signal operating instructions for intelligence collection as needed. Consider
operations security requirements. Address any intelligence collection specific communications and
digitization connectivity requirements. Refer to Annex H (Signal) as required.
ACKNOWLEDGE: Include only if attachment is distributed separately from the base plan or order.
[Commander’s last name]
[Commander’s rank]
The commander or authorized representative signs the original copy. If the representative signs the
original, add the phrase “For the Commander.” The signed copy is the historical copy and remains in
the headquarters’ files.
OFFICIAL:
[Authenticator’s name]
[Authenticator’s position]
Use only if the commander does not sign the original attachment. If the commander signs the original,
no further authentication is required. If the commander does not sign, the signature of the preparing
staff officer requires authentication and only the last name and rank of the commander appear in the
signature block.
ATTACHMENTS: List lower-level attachment (appendixes, tabs, and exhibits).
Appendix 1-Information Collection Plan
Appendix 2-Information Collection Overlay
DISTRIBUTION: (if distributed separately from the base order).
[page number]
[CLASSIFICATION]
Figure D-11. Sample Annex L (Information Collection) format (continued)
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ANNEX M (ASSESSMENT) FORMAT AND INSTRUCTIONS
D-48. This annex provides fundamental considerations, formats, and instructions for developing Annex M
(Assessment) to the base plan or order. This annex uses the five-paragraph attachment format.
D-49. Commanders and staffs use Annex M (Assessment) to as a means to quantify and qualify mission
success or task accomplishment. The G-3 (S-3) or G-5 (S-5) is responsible for the development of Annex
M (Assessment).
D-50. This annex describes the assessment concept of support objectives. This annex includes a discussion
of the overall assessment concept of support, with the specific details in element subparagraphs and
attachments. (See figure D-12 on pages D-67 through D-70.)
[CLASSIFICATION]
Place the classification at the top and bottom of every page of the attachments. Place the classification
marking at the front of each paragraph and subparagraph in parentheses. Refer to AR 380-5 for
classification and release marking instructions.
Copy ## of ## copies
Issuing headquarters
Place of issue
Date-time group of signature
Message reference number
Include the full heading if attachment is distributed separately from the base order or higher-level
attachment.
ANNEX M (ASSESSMENT) TO OPERATION PLAN/ORDER [number] [(code name)]—[issuing
headquarters] [(classification of title)]
(U) References: List documents essential to understanding the attachment.
a. List maps and charts first. Map entries include series number, country, sheet names or numbers,
edition, and scale.
b. List other references in subparagraphs labeled as shown. List available assessment products that
are produced external to this unit. This includes classified and open-source assessment products of the
higher headquarters, adjacent units, key government organizations (such as the Department of State),
and any other relevant military or civilian organizations.
c. Doctrinal references for assessment include ADRP 5-0 and FM 6-0.
(U) Time Zone Used Throughout the Plan/Order: Write the time zone established in the base plan or
order.
1. (U) Situation. See the base order or use the following subparagraphs. Include information affecting
assessment that paragraph 1 of the OPLAN or OPORD does not cover or that needs expansion.
a. (U) Area of Interest. Describe the area of interest as it relates to assessment. Refer to Annex B
(Intelligence) as required.
[page number]
[CLASSIFICATION]
Figure D-12. Sample Annex M (Assessment) format
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Appendix D
[CLASSIFICATION]
ANNEX M (ASSESSMENT) TO OPERATION PLAN/ORDER [number] [(code name)]—[issuing
headquarters] [(classification of title)]
b. (U) Area of Operations. Refer to Appendix 2 (Operation Overlay) to Annex C (Operations).
(1) (U) Terrain. Describe the aspects of terrain that impact assessment. Refer to Annex B
(Intelligence) as required.
(2) (U) Weather. Describe the aspects of weather that impact assessment. Refer to Annex B
(Intelligence) as required.
c. (U) Enemy Forces. List known and templated locations and activities of enemy assessment units
for one echelon up and two echelons down. List enemy maneuver and other area capabilities that will
impact friendly operations. State expected enemy courses of action and employment of enemy assessment
assets. Refer to Annex B (Intelligence) as required.
d.
(U) Friendly Forces. Outline the higher headquarters’ assessment plan. List designation,
location, and outline of plans of higher, adjacent, and other assessment organizations and assets that
support or impact the issuing headquarters or require coordination and additional support.
e. (U) Interagency, Intergovernmental, and Nongovernmental Organizations. Identify and describe
other organizations in the area of operations that may impact assessment. Refer to Annex V (Interagency
Coordination) as required.
f. (U) Civil Considerations. Describe the aspects of the civil situation that impact assessment. Refer
to Annex B (Intelligence) and Annex K (Civil Affairs Operations) as required.
g. (U) Attachments and Detachments. List units attached or detached only as necessary to clarify
task organization. Refer to Annex A (Task Organization) as required.
h. (U) Assumptions. List any assessment-specific assumptions that support the annex development.
2. (U) Mission. State the mission of assessment in support of the base plan or order.
3. (U) Execution.
a. (U) Scheme of Operational Assessment. State the overall concept for assessing the operation.
Include priorities of assessment, quantitative and qualitative indicators, and the general concept for how
the recommendations produced by the assessment process will reach decisionmakers at the relevant time
and place.
(1) (U) Nesting with Higher Headquarters. Provide the concept of nesting of unit assessment
practices with lateral and higher headquarters (include military and interagency organizations, where
applicable). Use Appendix 1 (Nesting of Assessment Efforts) to Annex M (Assessment) to provide a
diagram or matrix that depicts the nesting of headquarters assessment procedures.
(2)
(U) Information Requirements
(Data Collection Plan). Information requirements for
assessment are synchronized through the information collection process and may be commander’s
critical information requirements. Provide a narrative that describes the plan to collect the data needed
to inform the status on metrics and indicators developed. The data collection plan should include a
consideration to minimize impact on subordinate unit operations. Provide diagrams or matrixes that
depict the hierarchy of assessment objectives with the underlying measures of effectiveness, measures of
performance, indicators, and metrics. Provide measures of effectiveness with the underlying data
collection requirements and responsible agency for collecting the data.
(3) (U) Battle Rhythm. Establish the sequence of regularly occurring assessment activities.
Explicitly state frequency of data collection for each data element. Include requirements to higher units,
synchronization with lateral units, and products provided to subordinate units.
[page number]
[CLASSIFICATION]
Figure D-12. Sample Annex M (Assessment) format (continued)
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Annex Formats
[CLASSIFICATION]
ANNEX M (ASSESSMENT) TO OPERATION PLAN/ORDER [number] [(code name)]—[issuing
headquarters] [(classification of title)]
(4) (U) Reframing Criteria. Identify key assumptions, events, or conditions that staffs will
periodically assess to refine understanding of the existing problem and, if appropriate, trigger a
reframe.
b. (U) Tasks to Subordinate Units. Identify the unit, agency, or staff section assigned responsibility
for collecting data, conducting analysis, and generating recommendations for each condition or
measure of effectiveness. Refer to paragraph
3a(2)
(Information Requirements) of this annex as
necessary.
c. (U) Coordinating Instructions. List only instructions applicable to two or more subordinate units
not covered in the base plan or order. Use Appendix 3 (Assessment Working Group) to Annex M
(Assessment) to include quad charts that provide details about meeting location, proponency, members,
agenda, and inputs or outputs.
4.
(U) Sustainment. Identify priorities of sustainment assessment key tasks and specify additional
instructions as required. Refer to Annex F (Sustainment) as required.
a. (U) Logistics. Identify unique sustainment requirements, procedures, and guidance to support
assessment teams. Use subparagraphs to identify priorities and specific instructions for assessment
logistics support. Refer to Annex F (Sustainment) and Annex P (Host-Nation Support) as required.
b.
(U) Personnel. Use subparagraphs to identify priorities and specific instructions for human
resources support, financial management, legal support, and religious support. Refer to Annex F
(Sustainment) as required.
c. (U) Health Service Support. Identify availability, priorities, and instructions for medical care.
Refer to Annex F (Sustainment) as required.
5. (U) Command and Signal.
a. (U) Command. State the location of key assessment cells. State assessment liaison requirements
not covered in the unit’s standard operating procedures (SOPs).
(1) (U) Location of the Commander and Key Leaders. State the location of the commander and
key assessment leaders.
(2) (U) Succession of Command. State the succession of command if not covered in the unit’s
SOPs.
(3) (U) Liaison Requirements. State the assessment liaison requirements not covered in the
unit’s SOPs.
b. (U) Control.
(1)
(U) Command Posts. Describe the employment of assessment-specific command posts
(CPs), including the location of each CP and its time of opening and closing.
(2)
(U) Reports. List assessment-specific reports not covered in SOPs. Refer to Annex R
(Reports) as required.
c. (U) Signal. Address any assessment-specific communications requirements. Refer to Annex H
(Signal) as required.
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Figure D-12. Sample Annex M (Assessment) format (continued)
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[CLASSIFICATION]
ANNEX M (ASSESSMENT) TO OPERATION PLAN/ORDER [number] [(code name)]—[issuing
headquarters] [(classification of title)]OFFICIAL:
ACKNOWLEDGE: Include only if attachment is distributed separately from the base order.
[Commander’s last name]
[Commander’s rank]
The commander or authorized representative signs the original copy of the attachment. If the
representative signs the original, add the phrase “For the Commander.” The signed copy is the
historical copy and remains in the headquarters’ files.
[Authenticator’s name]
[Authenticator’s position]
Use only if the commander does not sign the original attachment. If the commander signs the original,
no further authentication is required. If the commander does not sign, the signature of the preparing
staff officer requires authentication and only the last name and rank of the commander appear in the
signature block.
ATTACHMENTS: List lower-level attachment (appendixes, tabs, and exhibits).
Appendix 1-Nesting of Assessment Efforts
Appendix 2-Assessment Framework
Appendix 3-Assessment Working Group
DISTRIBUTION: Show only if distributed separately from the base order or higher-level attachments.
[page number]
[CLASSIFICATION]
Figure D-12. Sample Annex M (Assessment) format (continued)
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ANNEX N (SPACE OPERATIONS) FORMAT AND INSTRUCTIONS
D-51. This annex provides fundamental considerations, formats, and instructions for developing Annex N
(Space Operations) to the base plan or order. This annex uses the five-paragraph attachment format.
D-52. Commanders and staffs use Annex N (Space Operations) to describe how space operations support
the concept of operations described in the base plan or order. The space operations officer develops the
Annex N (Space Operations).
D-53. This annex is used to coordinate early with the staff, to include the G-2 (S-2), G-6 (S-6), air defense
artillery officer, and the special technical operations element to synchronize efforts and avoid duplication of
information. While the G-2 (S-2) may want to produce and include the enemy space assessment portion in
Annex B (Intelligence), there are products space professionals may uniquely contribute. This annex
requests space orders of battle through the Joint Space Operations Center prior to deployment. (See figure
D-13 on pages D-71 through D-75.)
[CLASSIFICATION]
Place the classification at the top and bottom of every page of the attachments. Place the classification
marking at the front of each paragraph and subparagraph in parentheses. Refer to AR 380-5 for
classification and release marking instructions.
Copy ## of ## copies
Issuing headquarters
Place of issue
Date-time group of signature
Message reference number
Include heading if attachment is distributed separately from the base order or higher-level attachment.
ANNEX N (SPACE OPERATIONS) TO OPLAN/OPORD [number] [(code name)]—[issuing
headquarters] [(classification of title)]
(U) References: List documents essential to understanding the attachment.
a. List maps and charts first. Map entries include series number, country, sheet names or numbers,
edition, and scale.
b. List other references in subparagraphs labeled as shown.
c. Doctrinal references for space operations include FM 3-14, FM 6-0, JP 3-14, and U.S. National
Space Policy.
(U) Time Zone Used Throughout the Order: Write the time zone established in the base plan or
order.
1. (U) Situation. Include information affecting space operations that paragraph 1 of the OPLAN or
OPORD does not cover or that needs expansion.
[page number]
[CLASSIFICATION]
Figure D-13. Sample Annex N (Space Operations) format
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[CLASSIFICATION]
ANNEX N (SPACE OPERATIONS) TO OPLAN/OPORD [number] [(code name)]—[issuing
headquarters] [(classification of title)]
a. (U) Area of Interest. Describe the area of interest as it relates to space operations. Refer to
Annex B (Intelligence) as required.
b. (U) Area of Operations. Refer to Appendix 2 (Operation Overlay) to Annex C (Operations).
(1) (U) Terrain. Describe the aspects of terrain that impact space operations such as terrain
masking. Refer to Annex B (Intelligence) as required.
(2) (U) Weather. Describe the aspects of space and terrestrial weather that impact space
operations. Refer to Annex B (Intelligence) as required.
c. (U) Enemy Forces. List known locations and activities of enemy space capable assets and units.
List enemy space capabilities that can impact friendly operations. State expected enemy courses of
action and employment of enemy and commercial space assets. Refer to Annex B (Intelligence) as
required.
d. (U) Friendly Forces. Outline the higher headquarters’ plan for space operations and space
support teams including but not limited to space support elements, Army space support teams, and an
organic space weapons officer. List designation, location, and outline of plans of higher, adjacent, and
other space operations-related assets that support or impact the issuing headquarters or require
coordination and additional support. For example, the space coordinating authority and specified
processes established for the area of responsibility.
e. (U) Interagency, Intergovernmental, and Nongovernmental Organizations. Identify and describe
other organizations in the area of operations that may impact the conduct of space operations or
implementation of space-specific equipment, tactics, and capabilities. Consider all multinational, civil,
and nongovernmental organizations such as civilian relief agencies and other customers and providers
of space-based capabilities. Refer to Annex V (Interagency Coordination) as required.
f. (U) Civil Considerations. Describe the aspects of the civil situation that impact space operations.
Refer to Annex B (Intelligence) and Annex K (Civil Affairs Operations) as required.
g. (U) Attachments and Detachments. List units attached or detached only as necessary to clarify
task organization. Refer to Annex A (Task Organization) as required.
h.
(U) Assumptions. List space operations-specific assumptions that support the annex
development.
2. (U) Mission. State the mission of space operations in support of the base plan or order.
3. (U) Execution.
a. (U) Scheme of Space Operations. Describe how space capabilities support the commander’s
intent and concept of operations. Establish the priorities of space support to units for each phase of the
operation. For example, electromagnetic interference resolution and defended asset list. Also address
unique space reliances or vulnerabilities related to unit systems and capabilities. Refer to Annex C
(Operations) as required.
(1) (U) Space Force Enhancement. Identify space activities required to support the operation
plan, including the following specific areas as applicable:
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Figure D-13. Sample Annex N (Space Operations) format (continued)
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[CLASSIFICATION]
ANNEX N (SPACE OPERATIONS) TO OPLAN/OPORD [number] [(code name)]—[issuing
headquarters] [(classification of title)]
(a) (U) Satellite Communication. Describe the space operations communications plan.
Ensure defensive space priorities for satellite communication links are established and coordinated
based on operational priorities. Refer to Annex H (Signal) as required.
(b)
(U) Remote Sensing/Environmental Monitoring. Identify and list meteorological,
oceanographic, geodetic, and other environmental support information provided by space assets that
affect space, air, surface, or subsurface activities and assets. Refer to Annex G (Engineer) as required.
(c) (U) Position, Navigation, and Timing. Provide navigational capabilities that would aid
the transit of ships, aircraft, personnel, or ground vehicles and determine the course and distance
traveled or position location. Provide global positioning system (GPS) accuracy to support GPS-aided
munitions.
(d) (U) Information Collection. Provide information pertaining to friendly and enemy
forces in or external to the operational areas that would aid in operations and force positioning. Refer
to Annex L (Information Collection) as required.
(e)
(U) Theater Missile Warning. Provide information on the notification of enemy
ballistic missile or space-weapon attacks evaluated from available sensor and intelligence sources and
the possible affect on the operational area. Provide notification of friendly ballistic missile launches
and the impacts on the operational areas that would require early warning of affected friendly forces
and an estimated point of impact for each launch. Establish provisions, in coordination with the air
defense artillery officer, to disseminate information quickly throughout the operational areas. Refer to
Annex B (Intelligence), Annex D (Fires), and Annex E (Protection) as required.
(2) (U) Space Control. Provide information on space-related activities, whether performed by
space, air, or surface assets that ensure friendly forces and deny enemy forces the unrestricted use of
space and space assets. Identify targetable enemy assets and limitations of targeting. Address all
capabilities and effects related to offensive or defensive space control and space situational
understanding requirements.
(3)
(U) Nuclear Detonation. Provide information on the notification of detected nuclear
detonations that might affect the operation and require evaluation as to yield and location. Refer to
Annex B (Intelligence) as required.
(4)
(U) Cyber Electromagnetic Activities. Integrate cyber electromagnetic activities to
optimally synchronize their effects. Refer to Annex C (Operations) as required.
(5)
(U) Special Technical Programs. Provide information on the organization and
synchronization of the integrated Army and integrated joint special technical operations and alternate
compensatory control measures plans in support of the commander’s objectives. Refer to Annex S
(Special Technical Operations) as required.
(6) (U) Mission Command. Provide information and an assessment on friendly space reliances
upon satellite communications, missile warning, and network architectures. Determine how organic
unit systems and equipment rely upon these communications paths (architectures).
[page number]
[CLASSIFICATION]
Figure D-13. Sample Annex N (Space Operations) format (continued)
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[CLASSIFICATION]
ANNEX N (SPACE OPERATIONS) TO OPLAN/OPORD [number] [(code name)]—[issuing
headquarters] [(classification of title)]
b.
(U) Tasks to Subordinate Units. List space tasks assigned to specific subordinate units not
contained in the base plan or order. Refer to any tasks in base order.
c. (U) Coordinating Instructions. List only instructions applicable to two or more subordinate units
not covered in the base plan or order. Document coordination and reachback support requests in
accordance with space coordinating authority guidance such as “Space Coordinating Plans” and other
directives for the area of responsibility; include unique equipment sustainment and technical points of
contact.
4.
(U) Sustainment. Identify priorities of sustainment for space operations key tasks and specify
additional instructions as required. Refer to Annex F (Sustainment) as required.
a. (U) Logistics. Identify unique sustainment requirements, procedures, and guidance to support
space operations teams and operations. Specify procedures for specialized technical logistics support
from external organizations as necessary. Use subparagraphs to identify priorities and specific
instructions for space operations logistics support. Refer to Annex F (Sustainment) and Annex P (Host-
Nation Support) as required.
b.
(U) Personnel. Use subparagraphs to identify priorities and specific instructions for human
resources support, financial management, legal support, and religious support. Refer to Annex F
(Sustainment) as required.
c. (U) Health Service Support. Identify availability, priorities, and instructions for medical care.
Refer to Annex F (Sustainment) as required.
5. (U) Command and Signal.
a. (U) Command.
(1) (U) Location of the Commander and Key Leaders. State the location of the commander and
key space leaders such as the space coordinating authority, director of space forces, Joint Space
Operations Center, electronic warfare officers, and other key reachback leaders.
(2) (U) Succession of Command. State the succession of command if not covered in the unit’s
SOPs.
(3) (U) Liaison Requirements. State the space liaison requirements not covered in the unit’s
standard operating procedures (SOPs), such as air component coordination element or multinational
space officers.
b. (U) Control.
(1) (U) Command Posts. Describe the employment of space command, control, and functional
chains including their location and contact information.
(2)
(U) Reports. List space related reports not covered in SOPs. Refer to any space
coordinating authority concept of operations or guidance and Annex R (Reports) as required.
c.
(U) Signal. Address any space-specific communications requirements such as secure chat
communications applications. These often require a lengthy approval process to tunnel through existing
networks and should be specified well in advance. Refer to Annex H (Signal) as required.
ACKNOWLEDGE: Include only if attachment is distributed separately from the base order.
[Commander’s last name]
[Commander’s rank]
[page number]
[CLASSIFICATION]
Figure D-13. Sample Annex N (Space Operations) format (continued)
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