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Annex N
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ANNEX N (SPACE OPERATIONS) TO OPLAN/OPORD [number] [(code name)]—[issuing
headquarters] [(classification of title)]
a. (U) Area of Interest. Describe the area of interest as it relates to space operations. Refer to
Annex B (Intelligence) as required.
b. (U) Area of Operations. Refer to Appendix 2 (Operation Overlay) to Annex C (Operations).
(1) (U) Terrain. Describe the aspects of terrain that impact space operations such as terrain
masking. Refer to Annex B (Intelligence) as required.
(2) (U) Weather. Describe the aspects of space and terrestrial weather that impact space
operations. Refer to Annex B (Intelligence) as required.
c. (U) Enemy Forces. List known locations and activities of enemy space capable assets and units.
List enemy space capabilities that can impact friendly operations. State expected enemy courses of
action and employment of enemy and commercial space assets. Refer to Annex B (Intelligence) as
required.
d. (U) Friendly Forces. Outline the higher headquarters’ plan for space operations and space
support teams including but not limited to space support elements, Army space support teams, and an
organic space weapons officer. List designation, location, and outline of plans of higher, adjacent, and
other space operations-related assets that support or impact the issuing headquarters or require
coordination and additional support. For example, the space coordinating authority and specified
processes established for the area of responsibility.
e. (U) Interagency, Intergovernmental, and Nongovernmental Organizations. Identify and describe
other organizations in the area of operations that may impact the conduct of space operations or
implementation of space-specific equipment, tactics, and capabilities. Consider all multinational, civil,
and nongovernmental organizations such as civilian relief agencies and other customers and providers
of space-based capabilities. Refer to Annex V (Interagency Coordination) as required.
f. (U) Civil Considerations. Describe the aspects of the civil situation that impact space operations.
Refer to Annex B (Intelligence) and Annex K (Civil Affairs Operations) as required.
g. (U) Attachments and Detachments. List units attached or detached only as necessary to clarify
task organization. Refer to Annex A (Task Organization) as required.
h. (U) Assumptions. List space operations-specific assumptions that support the annex
development.
2. (U) Mission. State the mission of space operations in support of the base plan or order.
3. (U) Execution.
a. (U) Scheme of Space Operations. Describe how space capabilities support the commander’s
intent and concept of operations. Establish the priorities of space support to units for each phase of the
operation. For example, electromagnetic interference resolution and defended asset list. Also address
unique space reliances or vulnerabilities related to unit systems and capabilities. Refer to Annex C
(Operations) as required.
(1) (U) Space Force Enhancement. Identify space activities required to support the operation
plan, including the following specific areas as applicable:
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