JP 3-01 Countering Air and Missile Threats - Defense Innovation ...

APPENDIX B
AREA AIR DEFENSE PLAN FORMAT
Copy No.
Issuing Headquarters
Place of Issue
Date/Time Group of Signature
AREA AIR DEFENSE PLAN: Operation/Exercise NUMBER OR CODE NAME
References: Maps, charts, and other relevant documents.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Situation
Briefly describe the situation the plan addresses. The related OPLAN or concept plan,
as well as any other applicable OPLAN/AADP that may apply, should be identified as
appropriate. Include a description of the conditions under which the guidance and
procedures in the AADP are applicable (e.g., the exercise, OPLAN, operation order, military
operation, coordination between air and ground defense forces).
a. Guidance. Provide a summary of directives, letters of instructions, memorandums,
treaties, and strategic plans, including any campaign/OPLANs received from higher
authority, that apply to the plan.
b. Enemy Order of Battle. Provide a reference to the intelligence annex of the
governing plan and/or a top-level summary of pertinent intelligence data, including
information on the following:
(1) Composition, location, disposition, movements, and strengths of major enemy
forces that can influence action in the operational area.
COAs.
(2) Definition of threat axes, DCA operations, known WMD, and estimated enemy
(3) Known IPB for the operational area.
(4) Enemy vulnerabilities, COGs, and decisive points.
c. Friendly Order of Battle. State information on friendly forces assigned.
(1) Describe friendly AD forces, including C2, aircraft (including counterair,
reconnaissance, surveillance, and support), location of SAM units, and support forces.
(2) Describe missile defense forces, including those with both AMD capabilities.
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