JP 3-05.1 Joint Special Operations Task Force Operations

Joint Special Operations Task Force OrganizationNOTIONAL JOINT SPECIAL OPERATIONS TASK FORCEJ-5 ORGANIZATIONPlansDirectorate (J-5)Current Plansand PolicyJoint PlanningGroupFuture PlansFigure II-6. Notional Joint Special Operations Task Force J-5 Organizationcommander. The JSOTF J-5 normally is occupied with the command’s contingency or futureplanning cell. The J-5 also plays an important supporting role to the J-3 in CAP. The J-5 is theprimary JSOTF HQ planning representative at the combatant command or JTF HQ forcontingency planning and will normally write and coordinate the SO portion of the higher HQplans. A JSOTF rarely conducts unilateral SO campaign planning; however, for protracted UWor FID operations, a JSOTF subordinate campaign plan may be appropriate.(c) During the execution phase of an operation, the J-5 is the JSOTF’s futureplanner. The J-5 is responsible for developing the JSOTF input to the JFC future plans division,participating in the JFC JPG, and translating JFC future plans. The JSOTF J-5 may place aliaison element within the JFC future plans division to facilitate these actions. In these roles, theJ-5 develops SO tasks to support each phase of the operation, develops future plans, and passesthese plans to the J-3 for coordination and tasking to the subordinate components. The J-5analyzes the operation and develops SO tasks for operations planned 72 hours in advance andbeyond.(2) ResponsibilitiesCDRJSOTF.(a) Prepare and coordinate required OPLANs or OPORDs in support of the(b) Participate in preparation and coordination of JFC OPLANs, campaign plans,and OPORDs; develop JSOTF input to these plans; and advise the CDRJSOTF on issuesassociated with these plans during their development.(c) Develop COAs within the framework of the JSOTF assigned objective ormission, forces available, and commander’s intent. This includes: anticipating tactical andoperational opportunities and risks and recommending supporting ROE; wargaming;II-17