JPP

Question 1

Joint Planning Process

Answer 1

is an orderly, analytical process that consists of a logical set of steps to analyze a mission, select the best COA, and produce a joint operation plan or order

Question 2

7 steps

Answer 2

1. Planning initiation
2. Mission analysis
3. COA development
4. COA analysis
5. COA comparison
6. COA Approval
7. Plan or order development

Question 3

1. Planning Initiation

Answer 3

Appropriate authority recognizes the potential for military capability to be employed in response to a potential or actual crisis

Question 4

2. Mission analysis

Answer 4

CDR’s staff is responsible for analyzing the mission and proposing, if required, a restated mission for CDR approval, thus allowing subordinate and supporting commanders to begin their own estimate and planning efforts and for higher HQ’s concurrence

Question 5

3. COA Development

Answer 5

is a potential way to accomplish the assigned mission. All COA developed must have the same essential task and purpose

Question 6

4. COA Analysis

Answer 6

Process to reveal details that will allow personnel to tentatively ID COAs that are valid and then compare COAs. (Feasible? Acceptable?)

Question 7

5. COA Comparison

Answer 7

It is a subjective process; COAs considered independently and evaluated/compared against a set of criteria established by the CDR and staff

Question 8

6. COA Approval

Answer 8

staff briefs CDR on the COA Comparison and the analysis & wargaming results, includes a review of important supporting info. (Staff determines best COA to recommend)

Question 9

7. Plan or Order Development

Answer 9

Deliberate planning will result in plan development; Crisis action planning will lead directly to OPORD Development

Question 10

4 Functions of JPP

Answer 10

Strategic Guidance (steps 1-2)
Concept development (3-6)
Plan Development (7)
Plan Assesment

Question 11

1. Strategic Guidance

Answer 11

inititates planning, provides the basis for mission analysis, and enables planners to develop a shared understanding of the issues, OE, obj, and responsibilities (1-2)

Question 12

2. Concept Development

Answer 12

is the process of identifying a solution or way to achieve success after analyzing a number of COA options (3-6)

Question 13

3. Plan Development

Answer 13

is used to fully develop a feasible plan or order that is ready to transition into execution

Question 14

4. Plan Assessment

Answer 14

is a continuous review and evaluation of plans. It determines one of four possible outcomes: refine, adapt, terminate, or execute