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Annex Formats
[CLASSIFICATION]
ANNEX N (SPACE OPERATIONS) TO OPLAN/OPORD [number] [(code name)]—[issuing
headquarters] [(classification of title)]
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]
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.
ATTACHMENT: List lower-level attachments (appendixes, tabs, and exhibits).
DISTRIBUTION: Show only if distributed separately from the base order or higher-level attachments.
[page number]
[CLASSIFICATION]
Figure D-13. Sample Annex N (Space Operations) format (continued)
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Annex Formats
ANNEX P (HOST-NATION SUPPORT) FORMAT AND
INSTRUCTIONS
D-54. This annex provides fundamental considerations, formats, and instructions for developing Annex P
(Host-Nation Support) to the base plan or order. This annex uses the five-paragraph attachment format.
D-55. Commanders and staffs use Annex P (Host-Nation Support) to describe how sustainment operations
support the concept of operations described in the base plan or order. The G-4 (S-4) is the staff officer
responsible for Annex P (Host-Nation Support).
D-56. Host-nation support is the civil and military assistance provided by the host nation to the forces
located in or transiting through that host nation’s territory. Efficient use of available host-nation support
can greatly aid forces and augment the deployed sustainment structure. (See figure D-14 on pages D-77
through D-81.)
[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 P (HOST-NATION SUPPORT) 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 host-nation support include FM 3-16 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 host-nation 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 host-nation support. Refer to
Annex B (Intelligence) as required.
[page number]
[CLASSIFICATION]
Figure D-14. Sample Annex P (Host-Nation Support) format
5 May 2014
FM 6-0
D-77
Appendix D
[CLASSIFICATION]
ANNEX P (HOST-NATION SUPPORT) TO OPLAN/OPORD [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 host-nation support operations.
Refer to Annex B (Intelligence) as required.
(2) (U) Weather. Describe the aspects of weather that impact host-nation support operations.
Refer to Annex B (Intelligence) as required.
c.
(U) Enemy Forces. List known and templated locations and activities of enemy host-nation
support for one echelon up and two echelons down. List enemy maneuver and other area capabilities
that will impact friendly host-nation support operations. State expected enemy courses of action and
employment of enemy host-nation support assets. Refer to Annex B (Intelligence) as required.
d.
(U) Friendly Forces. Outline the higher headquarters’ host-nation support plan. List
designation, location, and outline of plans of higher, adjacent, and other host-nation support 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 host-nation support
operations or implementation of host-nation support-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 host-nation
support 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 host-nation support-specific assumptions that support the annex
development. State assumptions concerning host-nation support and the operational impact if the
assumptions are inaccurate.
i.
(U) Host-Nation Support Agreements. List host-nation support agreements, unreliable or
doubtful agreements, and presumed host-nation support agreements.
2. (U) Mission. State the mission of host-nation support in support of the base plan or order.
3. (U) Execution.
a.
(U) Scheme of Host-Nation Support. Describe how the commander’s intent and concept of
operations is supported by host-nation support. Cover the overall status of negotiations and
agreements, including customs requirements, by country or treaty organization, presumed host-nation
support, and the reliability of host-nation support. Identify peacetime and pre-conflict military
information support operations that would develop support in foreign countries for the provision of
host-nation support. Establish the priorities of support to units for each phase of the operation. Refer to
Annex C (Operations) as required.
b. (U) Host Nation Support Considerations. The subparagraphs below are not an all inclusive list.
Each host-nation agreement is unique. Refer to Annex F (Sustainment) as required.
(1)
(U) Accommodations. Describe host-nation accommodation considerations for the
following: billeting; offices; stores and warehouses; workshops, vehicle parks, gun parks; medical;
hardstands; fuel; weapons and ammunition; transportation including aircraft; firing ranges; training
areas and facilities; recreational areas and facilities; and laundry and dry-cleaning facilities.
[page number]
[CLASSIFICATION]
Figure D-14. Sample Annex P (Host-Nation Support) format (continued)
D-78
FM 6-0
5 May 2014
Annex Formats
[CLASSIFICATION]
ANNEX P (HOST-NATION SUPPORT) TO OPLAN/OPORD [number] [(code name)]—[issuing
headquarters] [(classification of title)]
(2) (U) Ammunition and Weapons. Describe host-nation considerations for ammunition and
weapons security, storage, and collection or delivery.
(3)
(U) Communications. Describe host-nation considerations for local and international
communications and security.
(4)
(U) Finance. Describe host-nation considerations and payment for accommodations,
supplies, communications, equipment, local labor, maintenance, medical treatment facilities, movement
facilities, emergency facilities, and personnel facilities.
(5) (U) Fuel. Describe host-nation fuel considerations for aircraft, vehicles, ships, methods of
delivery, storage, interoperability of refueling equipment, and common use of refueling installations.
(6) (U) Local Labor. Describe host-nation local labor considerations for method of hiring,
method of payment, and administration.
(7) (U) Maintenance. Describe host-nation maintenance considerations for accommodations,
vehicles, ships, equipment, roads, fixed and rotary wing aircraft, provision of assembly areas, damage
control, emergency facilities for visitors’ vehicles and equipment, and evacuation of disabled vehicles
and equipment.
(8) (U) Medical. Describe host-nation medical considerations for medical treatment facilities,
emergency facilities, reciprocal national health agreements, and availability of medical equipment and
supplies, standards of care, public health facilities, accessibility to care, and medical and casualty
evacuation.
(9) (U) Movement. Describe host-nation movement considerations for airheads (facilities,
alternates, equipment, and refueling), ports (facilities, alternates, ships, draft, bunkering/fueling, and
repair), road and rail movement (personnel, equipment, security, and traffic control), and pipeline
movement.
(10) (U) Rations. Describe host-nation rations considerations for fresh food, packaged foods,
and potable water.
(11) (U) Supplies and Equipment. Describe host-nation supplies and equipment considerations
for common use items other than ammunition, fuel, or rations.
(12)
(U) Translation. Describe host-nation translation considerations for interpreters,
linguists, language specialists, and document translation.
(13)
(U) Transportation Equipment. Describe host-nation transportation equipment
considerations for use of host-nation military vehicles, equipment, ships, and aircraft; locally hired
vehicles and equipment, ships, and aircraft; and the policy on drivers and handlers of the military and
locally hired vehicles.
(14) (U) Water. Describe host-nation water considerations for production and purification
capability (municipal and other water treatment systems), distribution capability (trucks, pipeline, and
hose line), storage capability, receipt and issue capability, available water sources (wells, surface, and
subsurface), and host-nation water quality standards.
c. (U) Tasks to Subordinate Units. List host-nation support tasks assigned to specific subordinate
units not contained in the base order. Identify the office of primary responsibility for each type of host-
nation support managed separately within the command.
d. (U) Coordinating Instructions. List only instructions applicable to two or more subordinate units
not covered in the base plan or order.
[page number]
[CLASSIFICATION]
Figure D-14. Sample Annex P (Host-Nation Support) format (continued)
5 May 2014
FM 6-0
D-79
Appendix D
[CLASSIFICATION]
ANNEX P (HOST-NATION SUPPORT) TO OPLAN/OPORD [number] [(code name)]—[issuing
headquarters] [(classification of title)]
4. (U) Sustainment. Identify priorities of sustainment for host-nation support key tasks and specify
additional instructions as required. Outline support limitations that are due to lack of host-nation water
agreements, operational impact, status of any current negotiations, and prospects for availability of the
required support on a emergency basis. Refer to Annex F (Sustainment) as required.
a. (U) Logistics. Identify unique sustainment requirements, procedures, and guidance to support
host-nation support teams and operations. Specify procedures for specialized technical logistics
support from external organizations as necessary. Use subparagraphs to identify priorities and specific
instructions for host-nation logistics support. Refer to Annex F (Sustainment) as required.
b.
(U) Personnel. Identify host-nation support unique personnel requirements and concerns,
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.
Determine if locally available medical supplies and equipment meet U.S. and Food and Drug
Administration standards for use with U.S. Forces. Determine if the host-nation blood supply is tested
and considered safe (if not, where will blood products be obtained), and determine the availability of
medical equipment repairers. 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 host-nation support 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 host-nation support liaison requirements not covered
in the base order.
b. (U) Control.
(1) (U) Command Posts. Describe the employment of host-nation support-specific command
posts (CPs), including the location of each CP and its time of opening and closing.
(2) (U) Reports. List host-nation support-specific reports not covered in SOPs. Refer to Annex
R (Reports) as required.
c. (U) Signal. Address any host-nation support-specific communications requirements or 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 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-14. Sample Annex P (Host-Nation Support) format (continued)
D-80
FM 6-0
5 May 2014
Annex Formats
[CLASSIFICATION]
ANNEX P (HOST-NATION SUPPORT) TO OPLAN/OPORD [number] [(code name)]—[issuing
headquarters] [(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.
ATTACHMENT: List lower-level attachments (appendixes, tabs, and exhibits).
DISTRIBUTION: Show only if distributed separately from the base order or higher-level attachments.
[page number]
[CLASSIFICATION]
Figure D-14. Sample Annex P (Host-Nation Support) format (continued)
5 May 2014
FM 6-0
D-81
Appendix D
ANNEX Q (KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT) FORMAT AND
INSTRUCTIONS
D-57. This annex provides a format for the knowledge management annex. This annex describes how
knowledge management supports the commander’s intent and concept of operations. It also describes how
knowledge management creates shared understanding through the alignment of people, processes, and tools
within the organizational structure. The knowledge management officer is responsible for this annex. This
annex uses the five-paragraph attachment format. (See figure D-15 on pages D-82 through D-84.)
[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 Q (KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT) 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 this annex include the following: ADRP 3-0, ADRP 5-0, ADRP 6-0,
FM 6-0, and FM 6-01.1.
(U) Time Zone Used Throughout the Plan/Order: Write the time zone established in the base plan or
order.
1. (U) Situation. Include information affecting the functional area that paragraph 1 of the OPLAN or
OPORD does not cover or needs to be expanded.
a. (U) Area of Interest. Describe the area of interest as it relates to knowledge management. Refer
to Annex B (Intelligence) as required.
b. (U) Area of Operations. Refer to Appendix 2 (Operation Overlay) to Annex C (Operations) as
required.
[page number]
[CLASSIFICATION]
Figure D-15. Sample Annex Q (Knowledge Management) format
D-82
FM 6-0
5 May 2014
Annex Formats
[CLASSIFICATION]
ANNEX Q (KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT) TO OPERATION PLAN/ORDER [number] [(code
name)]—[issuing headquarters] [(classification of title)]
c. (U) Enemy Forces. Refer to Annex B (Intelligence) as required.
d. (U) Friendly Forces. Outline the knowledge management and information management structure,
including higher headquarters. This will include the joint force commander involved with the operation.
e. (U) Interagency, Intergovernmental, and Nongovernmental Organizations. Identify and describe
other organizations in the area of operations that may impact knowledge management (data sharing and
collaboration capabilities). Refer to Annex V (Interagency Coordination) as required.
f. (U) Civil Considerations. Refer to Annex K (Civil Affairs Operations) as required.
g. (U) Attachments and Detachments. List units and capabilities attached or detached only as
necessary to clarify task organization and knowledge management and information management. Refer
to Annex A (Task Organization) as required.
h. (U) Assumptions. List any knowledge management integration assumptions that support the
annex development.
2. (U) Mission. State the mission of knowledge management in support of the base plan or order.
3. (U) Execution.
a. (U) Scheme of Knowledge Management Support. Describe how knowledge management supports
the commander’s intent and concept of operations. Describe how knowledge management will create
shared understanding through the alignment of people, processes, and tools within the organizational
structure and culture in order to increase collaboration and interaction between leaders and
subordinates, enabling decisions through improved flexibility, adaptability, integration, and
synchronization to achieve a position of relative advantage. Describe how knowledge management
enhances shared understanding, learning, and decisionmaking during the phases of the operation.
Specify the authority exercised at each echelon for each phase of the operation. Describe the roles and
relationships between knowledge management elements in the organization and how they will
coordinate with joint, combined, and intergovernmental knowledge management elements. Describe how
units’ knowledge management elements and assets are integrated into the unit battle rhythm, operations
process, and during execution.
b.
(U) Tasks to Subordinate Units. List knowledge management critical tasks assigned to
subordinate units not contained in the base plan or order. This may include tasks to combat units and
other functional organizations.
c. (U) Coordinating Instructions. List only instructions applicable to two or more subordinate units
not covered in the base order that affect knowledge management procedures (for example, commander’s
critical information requirements).
4. (U) Sustainment. Identify and list sustainment priorities for knowledge management key tasks and
specify additional sustainment instructions as necessary, to include contractor support. Refer to Annex F
(Sustainment) as required.
a. (U) Logistics. Identify unique sustainment requirements, procedures, and guidance to support
knowledge management. Specify procedures for specialized technical logistics support from external
organizations as necessary. Use subparagraphs to identify priorities and specific instructions for
knowledge management logistics support. Refer to Annex F (Sustainment) and Annex P (Host-Nation
Support) as required.
[page number]
[CLASSIFICATION]
Figure D-15. Sample Annex Q (Knowledge Management) format (continued)
5 May 2014
FM 6-0
D-83
Appendix D
[CLASSIFICATION]
ANNEX Q (KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT) TO OPERATION PLAN/ORDER [number] [(code
name)]—[issuing headquarters] [(classification of title)]
b. (U) Personnel. Identify knowledge management unique personnel requirements and concerns,
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.
Identify medical-unique automation requirements for medical records and other medical documentation
and support requirements for medical units. 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 knowledge management leaders. Indentify who is authorized to make knowledge management
decisions for the commander.
(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 knowledge management liaison requirements not
covered in the base order.
b. (U) Control.
(1)
(U) Command Posts. Describe the employment of knowledge management-specific
command posts (CPs), including the location of each CP and its time of opening and closing.
(2) (U) Reports. List knowledge management support-specific reports not covered in SOPs.
Refer to Annex R (Reports) as required.
c. (U) Signal. Address any knowledge management support-specific communications requirements
or 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.
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-Knowledge Management Decision Support Matrix
Appendix 2-Common Operational Picture Configuration Matrix
Appendix 3-Mission Command Information Systems Integration Matrix
Appendix 4-Content Management
Appendix 5-Battle Rhythm
DISTRIBUTION: Show only if distributed separately from the base order or higher-level attachments.
[page number]
[CLASSIFICATION]
Figure D-15. Sample Annex Q (Knowledge Management) format (continued)
D-84
FM 6-0
5 May 2014
Annex Formats
ANNEX R (REPORTS) ANNEX FORMAT AND INSTRUCTIONS
D-58. This annex provides fundamental considerations, formats, and instructions for developing Annex R
(Reports) to the base plan or order. This annex does not follow the five-paragraph attachment format. Unit
SOPs will dictate the development and format for this annex.
D-59. Commanders and staffs use Annex R (Reports) to list and catalog all unit reports and their respective
formats. The G-3 (S-3) or G-5 (S-5), in coordination with the knowledge management officer, develops
Annex R (Reports). (See figure D-16 on pages D-85 through D-86.)
[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 R (REPORTS) 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 this annex include FM 6-0 and FM 6-99.
(U) Time Zone Used Throughout the Order: Write the time zone established in the base plan or
order.
(U) Reports. List all reports (formats, submission standards and times) not covered in unit standard
operating procedures. Specify reporting requirements for all assigned, attached, operational control,
and tactical control command relationships.
ACKNOWLEDGE: Include only if attachment is distributed separately from the base order.
[Commander’s last name]
[Commander’s rank]
[page number]
[CLASSIFICATION]
Figure D-16. Sample Annex R (Reports) format
5 May 2014
FM 6-0
D-85
Appendix D
[CLASSIFICATION]
ANNEX R (REPORTS) TO OPERATION PLAN/ORDER [number] [(code name)]—[issuing
headquarters] [(classification of title)]
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]
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).
DISTRIBUTION: Show only if distributed separately from the base order or higher-level attachments.
[page number]
[CLASSIFICATION]
Figure D-16. Sample Annex R (Reports) format (continued)
D-86
FM 6-0
5 May 2014
Annex Formats
ANNEX S (SPECIAL TECHNICAL OPERATIONS) FORMAT AND
INSTRUCTIONS
D-60. This annex provides fundamental considerations, formats, and instructions for developing Annex S
(Special Technical Operations) to the base plan or order. This annex follows the five-paragraph attachment
format.
D-61. Commanders and staffs use Annex S (Special Technical Operations) to expand the plan or order and
provide the mission, scheme, and tasks to units for special technical operations. The special technical
operations officer is the staff officer responsible for developing Annex S (Special Technical Operations).
Due to classification, this annex may be produced separately from the base order and other annexes, with
access restricted to personnel authorized to view its content. (See figure D-17 on pages D-87 through
D-90.)
[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 S (SPECIAL TECHNICAL 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 this annex include the CJCSM 3122 series 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 special technical 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 special technical 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-17. Sample Annex S (Special Technical Operations) format
5 May 2014
FM 6-0
D-87
Appendix D
[CLASSIFICATION]
ANNEX S (SPECIAL TECHNICAL OPERATIONS) TO OPLAN/OPORD [number] [(code
name)]—[issuing headquarters] [(classification of title)]
(1) (U) Terrain. Describe the aspects of terrain that impact special technical operations. Refer
to Annex B (Intelligence) as required.
(2) (U) Weather. Describe the aspects of weather that impact special technical operations.
Refer to Annex B (Intelligence) as required.
c. (U) Enemy Forces. List known and templated locations and activities of enemy special technical
operations 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 special technical operations assets. Refer to Annex B (Intelligence) as required.
d. (U) Friendly Forces. Outline the higher headquarters’ special technical operation plan. List
designation, location, and outline of plans of higher, adjacent, and other special technical operations
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 special technical
operations. Refer to Annex V (Interagency Coordination) as required.
f. (U) Civil Considerations. Describe the aspects of the civil situation that impact special technical
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 special technical operations-specific assumptions that support the
annex development.
2. (U) Mission. State the mission of special technical operations in support of the base plan or order.
3. (U) Execution.
a. (U) Scheme of Special Technical Operations. Describe how the special technical operations
support the commander’s intent and concept of operations. List and describe the commander’s
objective for each special technical operations target set or functional area in separately numbered
subparagraphs. Establish the priorities of support to units for each phase of the operation. Refer to
Annex C (Operations) as required.
(1) (U) Capabilities Integration Matrix. Refer to Appendix 1 (Special Technical Operations
Capabilities Integration Matrix) to Annex S (Special Technical Operations) as required.
(2) (U) Objective for Functional Area I. Describe commander’s objective for this functional
area. Refer to Appendix 2 (Functional Area I Program and Objectives) to Annex S (Special Technical
Operations) as required.
(3) (U) Objective for Functional Area II. Describe commander’s objective for this functional
area. Refer to Appendix 3 (Functional Area II Program and Objectives) to Annex S (Special Technical
Operations) as required.
b. (U) Tasks to Subordinate Units. List special technical operations 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 order.
page number]
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Figure D-17. Sample Annex S (Special Technical Operations) format (continued)
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[CLASSIFICATION]
ANNEX S (SPECIAL TECHNICAL OPERATIONS) TO OPLAN/OPORD [number] [(code
name)]—[issuing headquarters] [(classification of title)]
4. (U) Sustainment. Identify priorities of sustainment for special technical operations key tasks and
specify additional instructions as required. Provide general instructions concerning the movement,
support, and maintenance of special technical operations capabilities. Provide additional information
on equipment to support special technical operation planning and operations. Provide any additional
guidance on special technical operations-specific administrative matters. Refer to Annex F
(Sustainment) as required.
a. (U) Logistics. Identify unique sustainment requirements, procedures, and guidance to support
special technical 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 special technical 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 special technical operations leaders. Provide guidance on specific approval authorities for
deployment and employment of special technical operations capabilities.
(2) (U) Succession of Command. State the succession of command if not covered in the unit’s
standard operating procedures.
(3) (U) Liaison Requirements. State the special technical operations liaison requirements not
covered in the base order.
b. (U) Control.
(1) (U) Command Posts. Describe the employment of special technical operations-specific
command posts (CPs), including the location of each CP and its time of opening and closing.
(2) (U) Reports. List special technical operations-specific reports not covered in standard
operating procedures. Refer to Annex R (Reports) as required.
c. (U) Signal. Address any special technical operations-specific communications requirements or
reports. Provide guidance on the communication methods authorized to transmit planning,
coordination, deconfliction, deployment, and employment information for special technical operations
capabilities included in this annex. 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-17. Sample Annex S (Special Technical Operations) format (continued)
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[CLASSIFICATION]
ANNEX S (SPECIAL TECHNICAL OPERATIONS) TO OPLAN/OPORD [number] [(code
name)]—[issuing headquarters] [(classification of title)]
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]
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.
ATTACHMENT: List lower-level attachments (appendixes, tabs, and exhibits).
Appendix 1-Special Technical Operations Capabilities Integration Matrix
Appendix 2-Functional Area I Program and Objectives
Appendix 3-Functional Area II Program and Objectives
DISTRIBUTION: Show only if distributed separately from the base order or higher-level attachments.
[page number]
[CLASSIFICATION]
Figure D-17. Sample Annex S (Special Technical Operations) format (continued)
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Appendix D
ANNEX U (INSPECTOR GENERAL) FORMAT AND INSTRUCTIONS
D-62. This annex provides fundamental considerations, formats, and instructions for developing Annex U
(Inspector General) to the base plan or order. This annex follows the five-paragraph attachment format.
D-63. The inspector general uses Annex U (Inspector General) to describe and outline the inspector general
support to the concept of operations described in the base plan or order. Staffs include this annex when they
need to expand the inspector general functions beyond the base plan or order. The inspector general is
responsible for developing Annex U (Inspector General). (See figure D-18 on pages D-92 through D-95.)
[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 U (INSPECTOR GENERAL) 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. Policy references for this annex include AR 1-201 and AR 20-1. A doctrinal reference for this
annex is 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 inspector general 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 inspector general 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 inspector general operations. Refer
to Annex B (Intelligence) as required.
[page number]
[CLASSIFICATION]
Figure D-18. Sample Annex U (Inspector General) format
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[CLASSIFICATION]
ANNEX U (INSPECTOR GENERAL) TO OPLAN/OPORD [number] [(code name)]—[issuing
headquarters] [(classification of title)]
(2) (U) Weather. Describe the aspects of weather that impact inspector general operations.
Refer to Annex B (Intelligence) as required.
c. (U) Enemy Forces. Describe the possible or anticipated impact of enemy activities and courses
of action on inspector general operations. Refer to Annex B (Intelligence) as required.
d. (U) Friendly Forces. Outline the higher headquarters’ inspector general plan. List designation,
location, and outline of plan of higher, adjacent, and other inspector general 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 inspector general
operations. Refer to Annex V (Interagency Coordination) as required.
f. (U) Civil Considerations. Describe the aspects of the civil situation that impact inspector general
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 inspector general-specific assumptions that support the annex
development.
2. (U) Mission. State the mission of the inspector general in support of the base plan or order. For
example, “On order, the inspector general provides the full range of inspector general functions
(inspections, assistance, investigations, teaching, and training) in support of assigned and attached
units of (unit name) for the duration of this operation.”
3. (U) Execution.
a. (U) Scheme of Inspector General Support. Describe how the inspector general supports the
commander’s intent and concept of operations. Establish the priorities of support to units, or the
concept for inspector general employment, for each phase of the operation. Focus on the commander’s
guidance, mission, and intent, and emphasize how inspector general operations reduce friction that
affects readiness and warfighting capability. List any general areas the commander has asked the
inspector general to assess in any travels. Refer to Annex C (Operations) as required.
(1) (U) Inspections. Outline inspection plan by phase based on the commanding general’s
guidance and the compressed inspection plan for unanticipated inspection topics when directed.
Inspection plans should focus on high-payoff issues for the commander related to each phase of the
operation
(such as mobilization, deployment, employment, and sustainment). Include command
guidance on requirements for the Organizational Inspection Program in theater, to include command
inspections, staff inspections, inspector general inspections, intelligence oversight inspections, and
audits. Include request and tasking procedures for subject-matter experts to serve as temporary
assistant inspectors general. List upcoming outside agency assessments—Government Accountability
Office and Department of Defense—that may impact the command’s resources.
[page number]
[CLASSIFICATION]
Figure D-18. Sample Annex U (Inspector General) format (continued)
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[CLASSIFICATION]
ANNEX U (INSPECTOR GENERAL) TO OPLAN/OPORD [number] [(code name)]—[issuing
headquarters] [(classification of title)]
(2) (U) Assistance and Investigations. Develop assistance coverage plan for subordinate units
with considerations for geographically dispersed units and split-based operations. Description of
coverage should include unit visitation plans and plans for use of acting inspectors general for
assistance. Emphasize the inspector general’s role of underwriting the chain of command in addressing
issues and allegations, including handling of law of war violations. The inspector general assistance
plan should also address support for units under the operational control or direct-supporting role of the
inspector general’s organization (such as assistance support on an area-support basis).
(3) (U) Teaching and Training. Detail plans for deliberate teaching and training tools, such as
deployment and reception briefs, inspector general bulletins and newsletters, and new commander
orientations.
b. (U) Tasks to Subordinate Units. List inspector general tasks assigned to specific subordinate
units not contained in the base order, and areas of responsibility for inspectors general and acting
inspector general elements geographically separated from the command inspector general.
c. (U) Coordinating Instructions. List only instructions applicable to two or more subordinate units
not covered in the base order. Include instructions for coordination between inspector general elements
conducting split-based operations and coordination for reachback assistance from nondeployed
supporting inspectors general at home station. List coordination and reporting requirements to the
higher command inspector general and other inspector general technical channels. List the unit’s
reporting process for intelligence oversight procedure 15 reports, law of war violations, whistle-blower
reprisals, and other Department of Defense-level critical information requirements. List the standard
“before you see the inspector general” checklist.
4. (U) Sustainment. Identify priorities of sustainment for inspector general 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
inspector general teams and operations. Specify procedures for specialized technical logistics support
from external organizations as necessary. Use subparagraphs to identify priorities and specific
instructions for inspector general logistics support. Refer to Annex F (Sustainment) and Annex P (Host-
Nation Support) as required.
b.
(U) Personnel. Identify inspector general-unique personnel requirements and concerns,
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.
Identify inspector general-unique inspection requirements for medical specialty personnel, medical
logistics personnel, and medical equipment maintenance personnel. 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. Identify current or future command post
locations or map coordinate locations of inspectors general. Identify the inspector general chain of
command if not addressed in the unit standard operating procedures (SOPs).
[page number]
[CLASSIFICATION]
Figure D-18. Sample Annex U (Inspector General) format (continued)
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[CLASSIFICATION]
ANNEX U (INSPECTOR GENERAL) TO OPLAN/OPORD [number] [(code name)]—[issuing
headquarters] [(classification of title)]
(2) (U) Succession of Leadership. State the succession of leadership if not covered in the unit’s
SOPs.
(3) (U) Liaison Requirements. State the inspector general liaison requirements not covered in
the base order.
b. (U) Control.
(1) (U) Command Posts. Describe the employment of inspector general-specific command
posts (CPs), including the location of each CP and its time of opening and closing.
(2) (U) Reports. List inspector general-specific reports not covered in SOPs. Refer to
Annex R (Reports) as required.
c. (U) Signal. Address any inspector general-specific communications requirements or reports. List
signal instructions and network-centric instructions, to include call signs, phone numbers, and addresses
to reach the inspector general. Address unique digitization connectivity requirements or coordination to
meet functional responsibilities. 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 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 (normally the command inspector general) requires authentication and only the last name
and rank of the commander appear in the signature block.
ATTACHMENT: List lower-level attachments (appendixes, tabs, and exhibits).
DISTRIBUTION: Show only if distributed separately from the base order or higher-level attachments.
[page number]
[CLASSIFICATION]
Figure D-18. Sample Annex U (Inspector General) format (continued)
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Appendix D
ANNEX V (INTERAGENCY COORDINATION) FORMAT AND
INSTRUCTIONS
D-64. This annex provides fundamental considerations, formats, and instructions for developing Annex V
(Interagency Coordination) to the base plan or order. This annex follows the five-paragraph attachment
format.
D-65. Annex V (Interagency Coordination) provides military and interagency personnel with detailed
information (mission, scheme, and tasks) to direct the necessary coordination and interaction between
Army forces and interagency organizations. It describes how the commander intends to cooperate, provide
support, and receive support from interagency organizations throughout the operation. This annex follows
the five-paragraph order format; however, some subparagraphs are modified to accommodate
communication with the interagency. The G-3 (S-3), in conjunction with the G-9 (S-9), develops Annex V
(Interagency Coordination). (See figure D-19 on pages D-96 through D-99.)
D-66. Interagency organizations of the United States government include the following:
z
Central Intelligence Agency.
z
Department of Commerce.
z
Department of Defense.
z
Department of Energy.
z
Department of Homeland Security.
z
Department of Justice.
z
Department of State.
z
Department of the Treasury.
z
Department of Transportation.
z
Environmental Protection Agency.
z
National Security Council.
z
Peace Corps.
z
United States Agency for International Development/Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance.
z
United States Department of Agriculture.
[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 V (INTERAGENCY COORDINATION) TO OPLAN [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.
[page number]
[CLASSIFICATION]
Figure D-19. Sample Annex V (Interagency Coordination) format
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[CLASSIFICATION]
ANNEX V (INTERAGENCY COORDINATION) TO OPLAN [number] [(code name)]—[issuing
headquarters] [(classification of title)]
c. Doctrinal references for interagency coordination include ADRP 3-07, FM 6-0, and JP 3-08.
(U) Time Zone Used Throughout the Order: Write the time zone established in the base plan or
order.
1.
(U) Situation. Include information affecting interagency coordination 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 interagency coordination. 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 interagency coordination. Refer to
Annex B (Intelligence) as required.
(2) (U) Weather. Describe the aspects of weather that impact interagency coordination. Refer
to Annex B (Intelligence) as required.
c. (U) Political-Military Situation. Describe the political-military situation in the area of interest
and area of operations. Identify U.S. national security objectives and interests applicable to the plan or
order.
d. (U) Enemy Forces. Summarize the threat to interagency personnel. Identify enemy forces and
appraise their general capabilities and impacts on interagency coordination operations. Refer to Annex
B (Intelligence) as required.
e. (U) Friendly Forces. Outline the higher headquarters’ interagency coordination plan. Identify
and state the objectives or goals and primary tasks of those interagency organizations involved in the
operations in subparagraphs below.
f.
(U) Civil Considerations. Describe the aspects of the civil situation that impact interagency
coordination. 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 interagency coordination-specific assumptions that support the annex
development.
i. (U) Legal Considerations. List any legal considerations that may affect interagency participation,
such as applicable international law or the authorities established under U.S. Code titles 10 and 50.
2. (U) Mission. State the mission of interagency coordination in support of the concept of operations in
the base plan or order.
3. (U) Execution.
a. (U) Scheme of Interagency Coordination. Summarize the concept of operations in the base plan
or order including an outline of the primary objectives and desired effects of each phase. Describe the
concept of interagency coordination and how it supports the concept of operations. Describe the areas
of responsibility from U.S. government agencies by major areas of response: humanitarian, economic,
political or diplomatic, and others as required. The operational variables are another method to
organize major areas of response; they are political, military, economic, social, information,
infrastructure, physical environment, and time (PMESII-PT).
[page number]
[CLASSIFICATION]
Figure D-19. Sample Annex V (Interagency Coordination) format (continued)
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[CLASSIFICATION]
ANNEX V (INTERAGENCY COORDINATION) TO OPLAN [number] [(code name)]—[issuing
headquarters] [(classification of title)]
(1) (U) Humanitarian. Define, in broad terms, the desired actions and responsibilities for
United States government agencies in rebuilding and shaping the humanitarian structure and health of
the affected nation. Coordinate these requested actions with the commander’s phase development.
(2) (U) Economic. Define, in broad terms, the desired actions and responsibilities for United
States government agencies in rebuilding and shaping the economic structure and health of the affected
nation. Coordinate these requested actions with the supported commander’s phase.
(3) (U) Political/Diplomatic. Define, in broad terms, the desired actions and responsibilities
for United States government agencies in rebuilding and shaping the political and diplomatic structure
of the affected nation. Coordinate these requested actions with the supported commander’s phase
development.
(4) (U) Others. As required.
b. (U) Tasks to Subordinate Units and Milestones. Identify tasks and required milestones of the
issuing headquarters and interagency organizations during the conduct of operations.
c. (U) Coordinating Instructions. List only instructions applicable to two or more subordinate units
not covered in the base plan or order. Identify and list general instructions applicable to other United
States government agencies, such as agreements with the host country and multinational forces.
4.
(U) Sustainment. Identify priorities of sustainment for interagency coordination key tasks and
specify additional instructions as required. Refer to Annex F (Sustainment) as required.
a. (U) Logistics. Use subparagraphs to identify availability, priorities, and specific instructions for
interagency coordination logistics support. Refer to Annex F (Sustainment) and Annex P (Host-Nation
Support) as required.
b. (U) Personnel. Use subparagraphs to identify availability, 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.
Identify specialized medical and veterinary requirements for interagency operations. Identify
availability, priorities, and instructions for medical care. Refer to Annex F (Sustainment) as required.
5. (U) Command and Signal.
a.
(U) Command. Identify any unique command relationships established for the purpose of
interagency coordination. Identify any interagency coordination forms or bodies such as an interagency
coordination working group.
(1) (U) Location of Interagency Coordination Leadership. Identify current or future locations
of key interagency coordination leadership.
(2) (U) Succession of Command. State the succession of leadership if not covered in the unit’s
standard operating procedures (SOPs).
(3) (U) Liaison Requirements. State the interagency coordination liaison requirements not
covered in the base order.
[page number]
[CLASSIFICATION]
Figure D-19. Sample Annex V (Interagency Coordination) format (continued)
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[CLASSIFICATION]
ANNEX V (INTERAGENCY COORDINATION) TO OPLAN [number] [(code name)]—[issuing
headquarters] [(classification of title)]
b. (U) Control. List the locations of key interagency leaders and contact information.
(1) (U) Command Posts. Describe the employment of interagency coordination command posts
(CPs), including the location of each CP and its time of opening and closing.
(2) (U) Reports. List interagency coordination specific reports not covered in SOPs. Refer to
Annex R (Reports) as required.
c. (U) Signal. Describe the communication plan used among the issuing force and interagency
organizations to include the primary and alternate means of communications. Consider operations
security 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 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]
Either the commander or coordinating staff officer responsible for the functional area may sign
attachments.
ATTACHMENT: List lower-level attachments (appendixes, tabs, and exhibits).
DISTRIBUTION: Show only if distributed separately from the base order or higher-level attachments.
[page number]
[CLASSIFICATION]
Figure D-19. Sample Annex V (Interagency Coordination) format (continued)
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Appendix D
ANNEX W (OPERATIONAL CONTRACT SUPPORT) FORMAT AND
INSTRUCTIONS
D-67. This annex provides fundamental considerations, formats, and instructions for developing Annex W
(Operational Contract Support) to the base plan or order. This annex follows the five-paragraph attachment
format.
D-68. Commanders and staffs use Annex W (Operational Contract Support) to describe how operational
contract support is integrated into the overall concept of operations as well as other support functions
described in the base plan or order and applicable annex. The G-4 (S-4) is the staff officer responsible for
this annex.
D-69. Order writers describe the operational contract support concept of support objectives. A complex
operational contract support concept of support may require a schematic to show the operational contract
support objectives and task relationships. Order writers then include a discussion of the overall operational
contract support organizational structure, command guidance, and subordinate unit responsibilities with the
specific details in element subparagraphs, tabs, appendixes, or exhibits. Order writers include operational
contract support-related assumptions and constraints, as appropriate.
D-70. A detailed description of specific contract support requirements and guidance will be addressed in
the appropriate appendix, tab, or exhibit. (See figure D-20 on pages D-100 through D-103.)
[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 W (OPERATIONAL CONTRACT SUPPORT) 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. At a minimum, include higher level
headquarters Annex W (Operational Contract Support) and any operational contract support related
standard operating procedures (SOPs).
c. Doctrinal and policy references for this attachment include AR 715-9, ATTP 4-10, 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 operational contract support that Paragraph 1 of the
OPLAN or OPORD does not cover or needs expansion.
a. (U) Area of Interest. Describe the area of interest as it relates to operational contract support,
including general business climate and information on existing U.S. government contracts. Refer to
Annex B (Intelligence) as required.
[page number]
[CLASSIFICATION]
Figure D-20. Sample Annex W (Operational Contract Support) format
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[CLASSIFICATION]
ANNEX W (OPERATIONAL CONTRACT SUPPORT) 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) as
required.
(1)
(U) Terrain. Describe the aspects of terrain that impact operational contract support
operations. Refer to Annex B (Intelligence) as required.
(2) (U) Weather. Describe the aspects of weather that impact operational contract support
operations. Refer to Annex B (Intelligence) as required.
c.
(U) Enemy Forces. List enemy maneuver and other capabilities that could impact friendly
operational contract support operations. Refer to Annex B (Intelligence) as required.
d. (U) Friendly Forces. List supporting contracting (contracting support brigade) and contract
support units
(team logistics civil augmentation program forward, Defense Contract Management
Agency) as necessary to clarify operational contract support related task organization.
e. (U) Multinational Military, Interagency, Intergovernmental, and Nongovernmental Organizations.
Identify and describe other organizations in the area of operations that may impact the conduct of
operational contract support with special emphasis on avoiding undue competition for locally available
commercial supplies and services. Refer to Annex V (Interagency Coordination) as required.
f.
(U) Civil Considerations. Describe the aspects of the civil situation that impact operational
contract support operations. Refer to Annex B (Intelligence) and Annex K (Civil Affairs Operations) as
required.
g. (U) Attachments and Detachments. List attached or direct support contract support units as
necessary to clarify operational contract support related task organization. Refer to Annex A (Task
Organization) as required.
h. (U) Assumptions and Constraints. List any operational contract support-specific assumptions and
constraints that support the annex development.
2. (U) Mission. State the mission of operational contract support in support of the base plan or order.
3. (U) Execution.
a. (U) Scheme of Operational Contract Support. Describe how operational contract support will be
used to support the commander’s intent and concept of operations. Provide initial guidance on
suitability, availability, acceptability and any restrictions on contracted support by major support or
sustainment function or commodity. Include any contract priorities of support that are different than
priorities of support described in the base plan. Refer to Annex C (Operations), Annex F (Sustainment),
or Annex P (Host-Nation Support) as required.
b. (U) Tasks to Subordinate Units. List operational contract support tasks assigned to specific
subordinate units not contained in the base order to include activity responsibilities by major support or
sustainment functions. This includes base life support, transportation, and linguists. Include any mission
specific contract management assist responsibilities (contracting officer representative requirements
support to award fee boards, and any other mission specific operational contract support related tasks
and reporting requirements.
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ANNEX W (OPERATIONAL CONTRACT SUPPORT) TO OPERATION PLAN/ORDER
[number] [(code name)]-[issuing headquarters] [(classification of title)]
c. (U) Coordinating Instructions. List only instructions applicable to two or more subordinate units
not covered in the base plan or order. Include any operational contract support-specific reports not
covered in SOPs.
4. (U) Sustainment. Identify and list sustainment priorities for operational contract support key tasks
and specify additional sustainment instructions as necessary, including contractor support. Refer to
Annex F (Sustainment) as required.
a. (U) Logistics. Identify unique sustainment requirements, procedures, and guidance to support
operational contract support teams and operations. Specify procedures for specialized technical
logistics support from external organizations as necessary. Use subparagraphs to identify priorities and
specific instructions for operational contract support logistics. Refer to Annex F (Sustainment) and
Annex P (Host-Nation Support) as required.
b.
(U) Personnel. Identify operational contract support unique personnel requirements and
concerns, 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.
Identify medical contract support requirements which will be coordinated through the medical logistics
management center. Identify availability, priorities, and instructions for medical care. Refer to Annex F
(Sustainment) as required.
5. (U) Command and Signal.
a.
(U) Command. Identify any unique command relationships established for the purpose of
interagency coordination. Identify any interagency coordination forms or bodies such as an interagency
coordination working group.
(1) (U) Location of the Commander and Key Leaders. Identify current or future locations of the
commander and key operational contract support leadership.
(2) (U) Succession of Command. State the succession of leadership if not covered in the unit’s
standard operating procedures.
(3) (U) Liaison Requirements. State the liaison requirements not covered in the base order.
b. (U) Command and Support Relationships. State the specific command or support relationship
between the major contracting and contract support units.
c.
(U) Liaison Requirements. State any operational contract support liaison requirements not
covered in the unit’s SOPs.
d. (U) Control. List the locations of key interagency leaders and contact information.
(1) (U) Command Posts. Describe the employment of operational contract support command
posts, including the location of each command post and its time of opening and closing.
(2) (U) Reports. List operational contract support-specific reports not covered in SOP. Refer to
Annex R (Reports) as required.
e.
(U) Signal. Describe the communication plan used among the issuing force and operational
contract support organizations to include the primary and alternate means of communications. Consider
operations security requirements. Refer to Annex H (Signal) as required.
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[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).
DISTRIBUTION: Show only if distributed separately from the base order or higher-level attachments.
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ANNEX Z (DISTRIBUTION) FORMAT AND INSTRUCTIONS
D-71. This annex provides fundamental considerations, formats, and instructions for developing Annex Z
(Distribution) to the base plan or order. This annex does not follow the five-paragraph attachment format.
Unit SOPs dictate the development and format.
D-72. Commanders and staffs use Annex Z (Distribution) to track the distribution of the operation plan and
order and attachments. The G-3
(S-3), in coordination with the knowledge management officer, is
responsible for developing Annex Z (Distribution).
D-73. An important information management task is determining what organizations receive copies of the
unit’s operation plan and order. Normally, the distribution list is located at the end of the base plan or order.
If the distribution plan is lengthy or complicated, use Annex Z (Distribution). (See figure D-21 on page
D-106 through D-107.)
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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 Z
(DISTRIBUTION) TO OPLAN/OPORD
[number]
[(code name)]—[issuing
headquarters] [(classification of title)]References:
(U) References: List documents essential to understanding Annex Z.
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 include AR 25-50, AR 380-10, CJCSM 3122.05, and FM 6-0.
Time Zone Used Throughout the Order: Write the time zone established in the base plan or order.
(U) Distribution: Furnish distribution copies either for action or for information. List in detail those
who are to receive the plan or order. When referring to a standard distribution list, also show
distribution to reinforcing, supporting, and adjacent units, since that list does not normally include
these units. Refer to Annex A (Task Organization) as a guide to major subordinate commands involved
in the operation and the base operation order for description of adjacent units. When units from
multinational forces or host-nation forces are involved, ensure distribution is in accordance with
theater foreign disclosure policies and AR 380-10.
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Figure D-21. Sample Annex Z (Distribution) format
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ANNEX Z
(DISTRIBUTION) TO OPLAN/OPORD
[number]
[(code name)]—[issuing
headquarters] [(classification of title)] References:
Distribution lists for paper copies should include the following information:
Duty Position, Unit, Location, Copy Number(s)
Example: CDR, C/1-503/173 ABN, Patrol Base Rock, #10-11
Electronic distribution and posting on a secure unit Web-portal (such as SECRET Internet Protocol
Router Network) may also be used. Ensure all recipients have required privileges to access Web-portal
and acknowledge in accordance with instructions provided in the base order.
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]
Either the commander or coordinating staff officer responsible for distribution may sign attachments.
DISTRIBUTION: Show only if distributed separately from the base order or higher-level attachments.
[page number]
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Figure D-21. Sample Annex Z (Distribution) format (continued)
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Glossary
The glossary lists acronyms and terms with Army or joint definitions. Where Army
and joint definitions differ, (Army) precedes the definition. Terms for which FM 6-0
is the proponent are marked with an asterisk (*). The proponent publication for other
terms is listed in parentheses after the definition.
SECTION I - ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
ABCT
armored brigade combat team
ACOS
assistant chief of staff
ADCON
administrative control
ADP
Army doctrine publication
ADRP
Army doctrine reference publication
AO
area of operations
AR
Army regulation
ASCC
Army Service component commander
ASCOPE
areas, structures, capabilities, organizations, people, and events
ATTP
Army tactics, techniques, and procedures
BCT
brigade combat team
CBRN
chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear
CCIR
commander’s critical information requirement
CJCSM
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff manual
CMOC
civil-military operations center
COA
course of action
+COCOM
combatant command
COP
common operational picture
COS
chief of staff
CP
command post
DA
Department of the Army
EEFI
essential element of friendly information
FFIR
friendly force information requirement
FM
field manual
FOUO
for official use only
FRAGORD
fragmentary order
G-1
assistant chief of staff, personnel
G-2
assistant chief of staff, intelligence
G-3
assistant chief of staff, operations
G-4
assistant chief of staff, logistics
G-5
assistant chief of staff, plans
G-6
assistant chief of staff, signal
G-8
assistant chief of staff, fininacial management
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G-9
assistant chief of staff, civil affairs operations
GS
general support
GSR
general support-reinforcing
IPB
intelligence preparation of the battlefield
JP
joint publication
KMO
knowledge management officer
LNO
liaison officer
MDMP
military decisionmaking process
METT-TC
mission, enemy, terrain and weather, troops and support available, time
available, and civil considerations
MISO
military information support operations
MOE
measure of effectiveness
MOP
measure of performance
NATO
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
NCO
noncomissioned officer
OAKOC
observation and fields of fire, avenues of approach, key terrain, obstacles, and
cover and concealment
OPCON
operational control
OPLAN
operation plan
OPORD
operation order
OPSEC
operations security
PIR
priority intelligence requirement
PMESII-PT
political, military, economic, social, information, infrastructure, physical
environment, and time
RSOI
reception, staging, onward movement, and integration
S-1
personnel staff officer
S-2
intelligence staff officer
S-3
operations staff officer
S-4
logistics staff officer
S-5
plans staff officer
S-6
signal staff officer
S-9
civil affairs operations staff officer
SBU
Sensitive But Unclassified
SOP
standard operating procedure
TACON
tactical control
TF
task force
TLP
troop leading procedures
TOE
table of organization and equipment
TTP
tactics, techniques, and procedures
U.S.
United States
WARNORD
warning order
XO
executive officer
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SECTION II - TERMS
administrative control
Direction or exercise of authority over subordinate or other organizations in respect to administration
and support. (JP 1)
after action review
A guided analysis of an organization’s performance, conducted at appropriate times during and at the
conclusion of a training event or operation with the objective of improving future performance. It
includes a facilitator, event participants, and other observers. (ADRP 7-0)
assessment
Determination of the progress toward accomplishing a task, creating a condition, or achieving an
objective. (JP 3-0)
assign
To place units or personnel in an organization where such placement is relatively permanent, and/or
where such organization controls and administers the units or personnel for the primary function, or
greater portion of the functions, of the unit or personnel. (JP 3-0)
assumption
A supposition on the current situation or a presupposition on the future course of events, either or both
assumed to be true in the absence of positive proof, necessary to enable the commander in the process
of planning to complete an estimate of the situation and make a decision on the course of action.
(JP 5-0)
attach
The placement of units or personnel in an organization where such placement is relatively temporary.
(JP 3-0)
avenue of approach
An air or ground route of an attacking force of a given size leading to its objective or to key terrain in
its path. (JP 2-01.3)
*backbrief
A briefing by subordinates to the commander to review how subordinates intend to accomplish their
mission.
*battle rhythm
A deliberate daily cycle of command, staff, and unit activities intended to synchronize current and
future operations.
*be-prepared mission
A mission assigned to a unit that might be executed.
*board
A grouping of predetermined staff representatives with delegated decision authority for a particular
purpose or function.
branch
The contingency options built into the base plan used for changing the mission, orientation, or
direction of movement of a force to aid success of the operation based on anticipated events,
opportunities, or disruption caused by enemy actions and reactions. (JP 5-0)
campaign plan
A joint operation plan for a series of related major operations aimed at achieving strategic or
operational objectives within a given time and space. (JP 5-0)
C-day
The unnamed day on which a deployment operation commences or is to commence. (JP 5-0)
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civil considerations
The influence of manmade infrastructure, civilian institutions, and activities of the civilian leaders,
populations, and organizations within an area of operations on the conduct of military operations.
(ADRP 5-0)
+close support
That action of the supporting force against targets or objectives that are sufficiently near the supported
force as to require detailed integration or coordination of the supporting action (JP 3-31).
combat power
(Army) The total means of destructive, constructive, and information capabilities that a military unit or
formation can apply at a given time. (ADRP 3-0)
commander’s critical information requirement
An information requirement identified by the commander as being critical to facilitating timely
decision making. (JP 3-0)
commander’s intent
A clear and concise expression of the purpose of the operation and the desired military end state that
supports mission command, provides focus to the staff, and helps subordinate and supporting
commanders act to achieve the commander’s desired results without further orders, even when the
operation does not unfold as planned. (JP 3-0)
*command group
The commander and selected staff members who assist the commander in controlling operations away
from a command post.
*command post
A unit headquarters where the commander and staff perform their activities.
*command post cell
A grouping of personnel and equipment organized by warfighting function or by planning horizon to
facilitate the exercise of mission command.
common operational picture
(Army) A single display of relevant information within a commander’s area of interest tailored to the
user’s requirements and based on common data and information shared by more than one command.
(ADRP 6-0)
concealment
Protection from observation or surveillance. (ADRP 1-02)
concept plan
In the context of joint operation planning level 3 planning detail, an operation plan in an abbreviated
format that may require considerable expansion or alteration to convert it into a complete operation
plan or operation order. (JP 5-0)
*constraint
(Army) A restriction placed on the command by a higher command. A constraint dictates an action or
inaction, thus restricting the freedom of action of a subordinate commander.
cover
(Army) Protection from the effects of fires. (ADRP 1-02)
*critical event
An event that directly influences mission accomplishment.
data
(Army) Unprocessed signals communicated between any nodes in an information system, or sensing
from the environment detected by a collector of any kind (human, mechanical, or electronic).
(ADRP 6-0)
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D-day
The unnamed day on which a particular operation commences or is to commence. (JP 3-02)
decision point
A point in space and time when the commander or staff anticipates making a key decision concerning a
specific course of action. (JP 5-0)
decisive terrain
Key terrain whose seizure and retention is mandatory for successful mission accomplishment.
(FM 3-90-1)
demonstration
In military deception, a show of force in an area where a decision is not sought that is made to deceive
an adversary. It is similar to a feint but no actual contact with the adversary is intended. (JP 3.13.4)
+direct liaison authorized
That authority granted by a commander (any level) to a subordinate to directly consult or coordinate an
action with a command or agency within or outside of the granting command (JP 1).
+direct support
(Army) A support relationship requiring a force to support another specific force and authorizing it to
answer directly to the supported force’s request for assistance. (ADRP 5-0) (joint) A mission requiring
a force to support another specific force and authorizing it to answer directly to the supported force’s
request for assistance (JP 3-09.3).
display
In military deception, a static portrayal of an activity, force, or equipment intended to deceive the
adversary’s visual observation. (JP 3.13.4)
*early-entry command post
A lead element of a headquarters designed to control operations until the remaining portions of the
headquarters are deployed and operational.
essential element of friendly information
(Army) A critical aspect of a friendly operation that, if known by the enemy, would subsequently
compromise, lead to failure, or limit success of the operation and therefore should be protected from
enemy detection. (ADRP 5-0)
*essential task
(Army) A specified or implied task that must be executed to accomplish the mission.
evaluating
Using criteria to judge progress toward desired conditions and determining why the current degree of
progress exists. (ADRP 5-0)
execution
Putting a plan into action by applying combat power to accomplish the mission. (ADP 5-0)
feint
In military deception, an offensive action involving contact with the adversary conducted for the
purpose of deceiving the adversary as to the location and/or time of the actual main offensive action.
(JP 3.13.4)
F-hour
The effective time of announcement by the Secretary of Defense to the Military Departments of a
decision to mobilize Reserve units. (JP 3-02)
field of fire
The area that a weapon or group of weapons may cover effectively from a given position. (FM 3-90-1)
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fragmentary order
An abbreviated form of an operation order issued as needed after an operation order to change or
modify that order or to execute a branch or sequel to that order. (JP 5-0)
friendly force information requirement
Information the commander and staff need to understand the status of friendly force and supporting
capabilities. (JP 3-0)
general support
That support which is given to the supported force as a whole and not to any particular subdivision
thereof. (JP 3-09.3)
general support-reinforcing
(Army) A support relationship assigned to a unit to support the force as a whole and to reinforce
another similar-type unit. (ADRP 5-0)
H-hour
The specific hour on D-day at which a particular operation commences. (JP 3-02)
*implied task
(Army) A task that must be performed to accomplish a specified task or mission but is not stated in the
higher headquarters’ order.
indicator
(Army) In the context of assessment, an item of information that provides insight into a measure of
effectiveness or measure of performance. (ADRP 5-0)
information management
(Army) The science of using procedures and information systems to collect, process, store, display,
disseminate, and protect data, information, and knowledge products. (ADRP 6-0)
information requirement
(Army) Any information element the commander and staff require to successfully conduct operations.
(ADRP 6-0)
key terrain
Any locality, or area, the seizure or retention of which affords a marked advantage to either combatant.
(JP 2-01.3)
knowledge
Information that has been analyzed to provide meaning or value or evaluated as to implications for the
operation. (FM 6-01.1)
knowledge creation
The process of developing new knowledge or combining, restructuring, or repurposing existing
knowledge in response to identified knowledge gaps. (FM 6-01.1)
knowledge management
The process of enabling knowledge flow to enhance shared understanding, learning, and
decisionmaking. (ADRP 6-0)
knowledge transfer
Movement of knowledge—including knowledge based on expertise or skilled judgment—from one
person to another. (FM 6-01.1)
L-hour
The specific hour on C-day at which a deployment operation commences or is to commence. (JP 5-0)
liaison
That contact or intercommunication maintained between elements of military forces or other agencies
to ensure mutual understanding and unity of purpose and action. (JP 3-08)
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*main command post
A facility containing the majority of the staff designed to control current operations, conduct detailed
analysis, and plan future operations.
M-day
The term used to designate the unnamed day on which full mobilization commences or is due to
commence. (JP 3-02)
measure of effectiveness
A criterion used to assess changes in system behavior, capability, or operational environment that is
tied to measuring the attainment of an end state, achievement of an objective, or creation of an effect.
(JP 3-0)
measure of performance
A criterion used to assess friendly actions that is tied to measuring task accomplishment. (JP 3-0)
military decisionmaking process
An iterative planning methodology to understand the situation and mission, develop a course of action,
and produce an operation plan or order. (ADP 5-0)
mission command
(Army) The exercise of authority and direction by the commander using mission orders to enable
disciplined initiative within the commander's intent to empower agile and adaptive leaders in the
conduct of unified land operations. (ADP 6-0)
mission command warfighting function
The related tasks and systems that develop and integrate those activities enabling a commander to
balance the art of command and the science of control in order to integrate the other warfighting
functions. (ADRP 3-0)
mission orders
Directives that emphasize to subordinates the results to be attained, not how they are to achieve them.
(ADP 6-0)
mission statement
A short sentence or paragraph that describes the organization’s essential task(s), purpose, and action
containing the elements of who, what, when, where, and why. (JP 5-0)
monitoring
Continuous observation of those conditions relevant to the current operation. (ADRP 5-0)
+mutual support
That support which units render each other against an enemy, because of their assigned tasks, their
position relative to each other and to the enemy, and their inherent capabilities (JP 3-31).
N-day
The unnamed day an active duty unit is notified for deployment or redeployment. (JP 3-02)
observation
The condition of weather and terrain that permits a force to see the friendly, enemy, and neutral
personnel and systems, and the key aspects of the environment. (ADRP 1-02)
obstacle
Any natural or man-made obstruction designed or employed to disrupt, fix, turn, or block the
movement of an opposing force, and to impose additional losses in personnel, time, and equipment on
the opposing force. (JP 3-15)
*on-order mission
A mission to be executed at an unspecified time.
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operational approach
A description of the broad actions the force must take to transform current conditions into those
desired at end state. (JP 5-0)
operational control
The authority to perform those functions of command over subordinate forces involving organizing
and employing commands and forces, assigning tasks, designating objectives, and giving authoritative
direction necessary to accomplish the mission. (JP 1)
operation order
A directive issued by a commander to subordinate commanders for the purpose of effecting the
coordinated execution of an operation. (JP 5-0)
operation plan
1. Any plan for the conduct of military operations prepared in response to actual and potential
contingencies. 2. A complete and detailed joint plan containing a full description of the concept of
operations, all annexes applicable to the plan, and a time-phased force and deployment data. (JP 5-0)
organic
Assigned to and forming an essential part of a military organization as listed in its table of organization
for the Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps, and are assigned to the operating forces for the Navy.
(JP 1)
*P-hour
The specific hour on D-day at which a parachute assault commences with the exit of the first Soldier
from an aircraft over a designated drop zone. P hour may or may not coincide with H-hour.
planning
The art and science of understanding a situation, envisioning a desired future, and laying out effective
ways of bringing that future about. (ADP 5-0)
planning horizon
A point in time commanders use to focus the organization’s planning efforts to shape future events.
(ADRP 5-0)
priority intelligence requirement
An intelligence requirement, stated as a priority for intelligence support, that the commander and staff
need to understand the adversary or other aspects of the operational environment. (JP 2-01)
R-day
Redeployment day. The day on which redeployment of major combat, combat support, and combat
service support forces begins in an operation. (JP 3-02)
reinforcing
A support relationship requiring a force to support another supporting unit. (ADRP 5-0)
risk management
The process of identifying, assessing, and controlling risks arising from operational factors and making
decisions that balance risk cost with mission benefits. (JP 3-0)
running estimate
The continuous assessment of the current situation used to determine if the current operation is
proceeding according to the commander’s intent and if planned future operations are supportable.
(ADP 5-0)
ruse
In military deception, a trick of war designed to deceive the adversary, usually involving the deliberate
exposure of false information to the adversary’s intelligence collection system. (JP 3-13.4)
S-day
The day the President authorizes Selective Reserve callup (not more than 200,000). (JP 3-02)
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sequel
The subsequent major operation or phase based on the possible outcomes (success, stalemate, or
defeat) of the current major operation or phase. (JP 5-0)
situational understanding
The product of applying analysis and judgment to relevant information to determine the relationships
among the operations and mission variables to facilitate decisionmaking. (ADP 5-0)
*specified task
(Army) A task specifically assigned to a unit by its higher headquarters.
*staff section
A grouping of staff members by area of expertise under a coordinating, special, or personal staff
officer.
supporting plan
An operation plan prepared by a supporting commander, a subordinate commander, or an agency to
satisfy the requests or requirements of the supported commander’s plan. (JP 5-0)
*tactical command post
A facility containing a tailored portion of a unit headquarters designed to control portions of an
operation for a limited time.
tactical control
The authority over forces that is limited to the detailed direction and control of movements or
maneuvers within the operational area necessary to accomplish missions or tasks assigned. (JP 1)
tactical mission task
A specific activity performed by a unit while executing a form of tactical operation or form of
maneuver. It may be expressed as either an action by a friendly force or effects on an enemy force.
(FM 7-15)
task-organizing
The act of designing an operating force, support staff, or sustainment package of specific size and
composition to meet a unique task or mission. (ADRP 3-0)
T-Day
The effective day coincident with Presidential declaration of national emergency and authorization of
partial mobilization (not more than 1,000,000 personnel exclusive of the 200,000 callup). (JP 3-02)
troop leading procedures
A dynamic process used by small-unit leaders to analyze a mission, develop a plan, and prepare for an
operation. (ADP 5-0)
warning order
A preliminary notice of an order or action that is to follow. (JP 5-0)
W-Day
Declared by the President, W-day is associated with an adversary decision to prepare for war
(unambiguous strategic warning). (JP 3-02)
*working group
(Army) A grouping of predetermined staff representatives who meet to provide analysis, coordinate,
and provide recommendations for a particular purpose or function.
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