Joint Metoc Handboo - IHMC Ontology and Policy Management

2-JTF Formation and Planning
Threat
Identification
& Assessment
Strategy
Determination
COA
Development
Detailed
Planning
Implementation
JSCP
APPROVED FOR
FURTHER PLANNIG
DELIBERATE
PLANNING
PROCESS
Phase II
Concept
Develoment
Phase I
Initiation
Phase III
Plan
Development
Phase IV
Plan
Review
Phase V
Supporting
Plans
CRISIS ACTION
PLANNING PROCESS
WARNING
ORDER
ALERT
ORDER
EXECUTE
ORDER
Phase I
Situation
Development
Phase II
Crisis
Assessment
Phase III
COA
Development
Phase IV
COA
Selection
Phase V
Execution
Planning
Phase VI
Execution
Figure 2-2. JOPES Deliberate Planning Process and Crisis Action Planning Process
Functional Alignment
- Operation Order (OPORD). OPORDs are created during crisis action planning
using prescribed formats. They are in the form of a directive issued by a
commander to subordinate commands to effect the coordinated execution of an
operation.
• Joint Operations Planning and Execution System (JOPES). JOPES is policies and
procedures that guide joint operation planning efforts. Detailed policies, procedures,
planning formats, and guidance are contained in JOPES Vol. I and II as referenced
above.
2.1.2 Crisis Action Planning (CAP) Procedures.
• Phase I - Situation Development. The focus of this phase is on the combatant
commander in whose areas the event occurs and who will be responsible for the
execution of any military response. The initial report of the incident may be reported
by the combatant commander or from the National Military Command Center. The
supported commander prepares and submits an assessment of the event to the NCA and
the CJCS. The assessment includes amplifying information regarding the situation,
actions being taken, forces available, expected time for commitment of forces, and
major constraints on the employment of forces.
• Phase II - Crisis Assessment. The NCA, CJCS and other members of the Joint Chiefs
of Staff analyze the situation through available intelligence and determine whether a
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