STEP 7 – Orders production, Dissemination, and Transition

Question 1

Step 7 – Orders Production, Dissemination, and Transition

Answer 1

Input =
•CDR Selected COA
•Refined CDR’s Intent, CCIRs, and EEFIs
•Updated Assumptions

Output = Orders Production
OPORD
OPLAN

Question 2

Orders Production, Dissemination, and Transition defined:

Answer 2

•Orders production consist of the staff preparing the order or plan by:
–Turning the selected COA into a clear, concise concept of operations and the required supporting information
–The COA statement becomes the concept of operations for the plan
–The COA sketch becomes the basis for the operation overlay
•The staff writes the OPORD or OPLAN using the Army’s operation order format.

Question 3

EW Input to Orders Production, Dissemination, and Transition

Answer 3

•The EWO is responsible for providing the EW input into several sections of the base order/plan.
–Army Order or Plan

•Sub-subparagraph e (Scheme of Fires) to paragraph 3 (Execution)

•Annex D (Fires):
–Sub-subparagraph (4) (EW Operations) to subparagraph c (Scheme of Air Support) to paragraph 3 (Execution)
–Sub-paragraph e (Scheme of CEMA) to paragraph 3 (Execution)
–Appendix 7 (CEMA)

•EMS operations information is provided in Annex H (Signal).
–Sub-subparagraph 5 (EMS Operations) to subparagraph a (Scheme of Signal Operations) to paragraph 3 (Execution)
–Appendix 5 (EMS Operations)

•Joint Order
–Paragraph 3 (Execution) to appendix 3 (Information Operations) to Annex C (Operations)
–Tab B (Electronic Warfare) to appendix 3 (Information Operations) to Annex C (Operations)

Question 4

EW During MDMP in a Time-constrained Environment

Answer 4

• The abbreviated process uses all seven steps of the MDMP in a shortened and less detailed manner.
• EW officer calls unscheduled meetings if situations arise that require time-sensitive planning.

•Regardless of how much they abbreviate the planning process, the EWO and supporting members of the EW working group always:
– Update the EW running estimate in terms of assets and capabilities available
–Update essential EW tasks with the requirements of the commander’s intent
–Coordinate support requests and intelligence requirements with appropriate staff elements and outside agencies
–Provide EW input to FRAGOs through the G-3 or S-3 as necessary to drive timely and effective EW operations
–Deconflict planned EW actions with other uses of the spectrum, such as communications
–Synchronize EA and ES actions
–Synchronize other intelligence collection in support of EW requirements
–Deconflict EW actions specifically with aviation operations
–Help synchronize and integrate relevant CEMA through the appropriate staff

Question 5

MDMP Summary

Answer 5

The military decision making process is an iterative planning methodology that integrates the activities of the commander, staff, subordinate headquarters, and other partners to understand the situation and mission; develop and compare courses of action; decide on a course of action that best accomplishes the mission; and produce an operation plan or order for execution.
•Understanding the when, where and how of the MDMP is critical to the successful integration of electronic warfare.
•EW integration is not a stand-alone process; it is an integral part of the MDMP.