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Chapter II
Basic Working Group Model
Core Element
Functional Chief, Deputy
and Administrative Section
Future Plans
(Planning and Assessment)
Future Operations
(Planning and Assessment)
Current Operations
(Direct and Monitor)
Other functional members, other stakeholders, and component representatives
Working Group Agenda
Current operations update
Future operations estimate
Future plans estimate
Functional assessment of
the campaign
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Expected Outcomes
• Broad understanding of
functional priorities in
support of planning and
decision making
• Approved future
operations staff estimate
• Approved future plans
staff estimate
• Approved functional
estimate in support of
campaign assessment
Planning
Team
Planning
Team
Working
Group
Planning
Team
Planning
Team
Support multiple planning teams
on multiple event horizons
Figure II-3. Basic Working Group Model
(5) Element. An element is an organization formed around a specific function
within a designated directorate of a JFC’s HQ. The subordinate components of an element
usually are functional cells. An example of an element is the joint fires element (JFE).
(6) Boards. A board is an organized group of individuals within a JFC’s HQ,
appointed by the commander (or other authority) that meets with the purpose of gaining
guidance or decision. Its responsibilities and authority are governed by the authority that
established the board. Boards are chaired by a senior leader with members representing
major staff elements, subordinate commands, liaison officers (LNOs), and other
organizations as required. There are two different types of boards:
(a) Command Board. A command board is chaired by the commander, and
its purpose is to gain guidance or decision from the commander.
(b) Functional Board. A functional board’s purpose is to gain functionally
specific guidance and decisions from the commander (or designated representative) based on
a staff recommendation. These boards often focus on:
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