Unit 1: Planning Deployed Operations Flashcards
a. Explain Joint planning principles in preparation for deployment b. Explain Air Force planning principles in preparation for deployment c. Explain Joint and Air Force planning systems
Joint Planning
End state oriented
Joint plans and orders are developed with the strategic and military end states in mind from strategic guidance
(1)
Planning
A continuous, iterative, and highly structured process that allows for an orderly transition from peace to war and post-hostilities operations
(1)
Geographical Commands (Joint)
PACOM CENTCOM AFRICOM NORTHCOM SOUTHCOM EUCOM
(instr notes - not in book)
Functional Commands
TRANSCOM
STRATCOM
SOCOM
(instr notes-not in book)
Joint Publication 1 (JP-1)
Doctrine for the Armed Forces of the US
2
Unified Command Plan (UCP)
Guidance to the Unified Combatant Commanders (CCDRs) that establishes missions; delineates geographic area of responsibility
(2)
Joint Strategic Capabilities Plan (JSCP)
Provides guidance to CCDRs to accomplish tasks based on near term military capabilities
(2)
Joint Operation Planning Process
- Planning Initiation
- Mission Analysis
- Course of Action (COA) Development
- COA Analysis and Wargaming
- COA Comparison
- COA Approval
- Plan or Order Development
(2)
Contingency Planning
“What-ifs”
Absence of an active crisis in response to threats identified by the CCDRs
Ability to quickly respond to a crisis
(2)
Adaptive Planning
Supports contingency planning within the DoD
Allows the CCDR to develop a full range of flexible options, revise plans rapidly
“Living” plans will provide the foundation for transition to crisis planning
(3)
Crisis Action Planning (CAP)
Time sensitive development based on actual circumstances that exist
Joint Planning & Execution Community (JPEC) follows formally established CAP procedures
(3)
Three phases in the Crisis Action Planning (CAP) process
- Situation Awareness
- Planning
- Execution
(4)
Crisis Action Planning Orders
Warning Order (WARNORD) Planning Order (PLANORD) Alert Order (ALERTORD) Execute Order (EXORD) Deployment Order (DEPORD) Prepare to Deploy Order (PTDO)
(4,5)
Global Command and Control System (GCCS)
DoD automated system that integrates strategic C4I functions
Provided through SIPRNET
Enables joint force CCs to synchronize the actions of air, sea, land, space, and special operations forces - all domains
(5,6)
Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES)
Giant database accessible to planners
DoD directed single integrated joint C2 system
Reside on GCCS
JOPES Automated Data Processing (ADP) apps create Time Phased Force Deployment Data (TPFDD) & submit CCDR movement requirements to USTRANSCOM
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Time Phased Force and Deployment Data (TPFDD)
The electronic data portion that exists in JOPES/DCAPES
AEF tasking questions:
- What is the first movement date?
- What is the required delivery date?
- What is the destination?
- What is the route/mode of travel?
(6)
Adaptive Planning and Execution (APEX)
Future JOPES
DoD level system of joint policies, processes, etc, supported by communications and information technology
Allows planners to produce net-centric “living plans”
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Status of Resources and Training System (SORTS)
Status of a unit’s ability to undertake the full mission
Internal management tool for use by the CJCS, services, COCOMs
Three purposes:
- Provides data critical to crisis planning
- Provides for the contingency and peacetime planning process
- Used by CSAF in assessing their effectiveness in meeting Title 10 responsibilities
capabilities = 4 areas (PSRT) assessment = C-level (6 ratings)
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Four resource areas of SORTS
personnel (P-level)
equipment and supplies on hand (S-level)
equipment condition (R-level)
training (T-level)
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SORTS C-level reporting (six-point scale)
C-1 (green): capable to undertake the full wartime mission
C-2: most of wartime mission
C-3: many, but not all, portions of the wartime mission
C-4: requires additional resources to undertake it wartime mission
C-5: not prepared at this time to undertake the mission
C-6: (N/A) not required to measure assets in a specific area
Commanders assign the overall C-level
NOT designed to function as a detailed information management system
(8,9)
Air Force Planning
AF supports global CCDR requirements
AEF is the force generation used to manage the battle rhythm, predictable
(9)
Unit Type Codes (UTC)
Legos
Basis for AF capability posturing by MAJCOM Functional Area Managers (FAM) in DCAPES
Commanders report status of UTCs in AEF Reporting Tool (ART)
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UTC four main elements
5-character alphanumeric code
- Header
- Mission Capability Statements (MISCAP)
- Manpower Force Element (MFE)
- Logistics Detail (LOGDET or equipment)
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Three main types of UTCs
- manpower only
- equipment only
- containing manpower and equipment
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AF Requirements Lifecycle
3 basic phases
- Development-SECDEF approved, loaded into DCAPES (AF feed into JOPES)
- Sourcing-AFPC/DPW sources requirements in DCAPES
- Verification/validation-initial 10-day window to verify requirement or submit a reclama (cannot meet mission)
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Operational Capabilities Packages (OCPs)
Same as UTCs
Collection of tailored Force Modules/UTCs grouped together to support numerous response options
Adjusted in DCAPES to enhance flexibility
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AEF Rotation Planning
Support the Global Force Management (GFM) requirement of an immediate executable schedule
AEF construct, tempo bands, is AF methodology of meeting CCDR requirements
(11)
Deliberate and Crisis Action Planning and Execution Segments (DCAPES)
AF’s war planning system and AF feed to JOPES
Enable improved and streamlined operations
Contains CCDR force requirements and Air & Space Expeditionary Task Force (AETF) force modules
Supports all phases of ops HAF, Personnel Support for Contingency Operations (PERSCO) level, etc
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Logistics Module (LOGMOD)
Logistics planning program that receives and maintains the cargo and personnel details for UTCs and taskings
Operates in unclassified mode
Four resident modules:
- Logistics Force Packaging (LOGFOR)
- Logistics Planning (LOGPLAN)
- Deployment Schedule of Events (DSOE)
- Unit Deployment Management (UDM)
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Air Expeditionary Force Unit Type Code Reporting Tool (ART)
AF version of SORTS
Resides on SIPRNET, uses stoplight system
Focuses on scalable capability based UTCs to meet needs of AEF, while SORTS is unit centric
UDM reports unit’s assigned UTC readiness status at a minimum of 30 days or whenever there is a change
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Differences between SORTS and ART
ART - AF only, specifically tracks individual UTC’s ability to perform according to its MISCAP (stop light)
SORTS - DoD wide, C-level reporting (ability to support major war commitments)
(14)
Manpower and Equipment Force Packaging (MEFPAK)
Standalone Microsoft Access database that provides:
- all AF UTCs to planners
- lists squadrons/units associated w/each UTC
- pilot unit serving as test bed for UTC validation
Features include:
MISCAP
Manpower Force Package (MANFOR)
Logistics Details (LOGDET)
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Pre-deployment Training Tool (PDTT)
SIPRNET app to manage training information for types of pre-deployment training needed by Airmen
(15)
Reclama Processing Tool (RPT)
Requests relief from tasking by asking appropriate authority to reconsider its decision
SIPRNET based, accessed through AEF Online and interfaces w/DCAPES
(15)
Deployment Processing Discrepancy Reporting Tool (DPDRT)
SIPRNET web based app managed by AFPC/DPW to allow PERSCO teams to report USAF’s discrepancy items
(16)
