BCO 01.15 - Marine Corps Planning Process Step 6: Transition

Question 1

What is the Transition?

Answer 1

• Transition involve a wide range of briefs, drills, or rehearsals necessary to ensure a successful shift from planning to execution
• includes CONOPS brief along with the handover and explanation of any execution tools developed during planning

Question 2

What are Transition Event Options?

Answer 2

• COMMEX
• Combined Arms Rehearsal
• Key leader Rehearsal
• Transition Brief and Drills
• Conformation Brief

Question 3

What is the Transition Breif?

Answer 3

From the planners to subordinate or adjacent commanders/ staff who supervise execution

Question 4

What are Transition Drills?

Answer 4

Conducted by Cmndr, their subordinate cmdr, and the unit staff

Question 5

What is the Confirmation Brief?

Answer 5

The confirmation brief allows the higher commander to identify gaps in the plan, identify discrepancies between his/her and the subordinate commanders’ plans, and learn how subordinate commanders intend to accomplish their missions.

Question 6

What are the Transition inputs, Process, and Outputs?

Answer 6

Inputs = OpOrd/Oplan, Outline FragO for branches
Process = Transition Brief, ROC drill, Confirmation brief
Outputs = Subodrinate cmndrand staff who are prepared to: execute the order and possible branches