Cover letter_JPR JOG_ACT approved - European Defence Agency

NATO UNCLASSIFIED RELEASABLE TO THE PUBLICLaunch / execute back brief137Annex RLaunch / execute back briefR.1 GeneralThis brief should convey the entire PRTF plan to the launch / execute authority, thestaff, and those concerned with the operation. The back brief is the end of the planningprocess and should give a big picture view. The Courses of Action slides should be thebasis for the brief, but concentrating on the following:a. Present scheme of manoeuvre in a logical flowb. Discuss the support planc. Discuss areas where proper integration is criticald. Present the C 2 plan and the flow of critical informatione. Describe de-confliction techniquesThis briefing should cover enough information so the launch / execute authority cananswer any mission related questions at higher levels.Note: Ensure you check the format of this briefing is appropriate for the mission/exercise.Every launch / execute authority may want different and specific items briefed. Whatfollows is a suggested format.R.2 Suggested briefing formatSlide 1: Mission overviewSlide 2: Commanders intentSlide 3: isolated personnel situation (updated since COA brief)Slide 4: Weather forecast (for operation)Slide 5: Intelligence: Enemy situation• Enemies offensive capabilities• Enemies defensive capabilitiesNATO UNCLASSIFIED RELEASABLE TO THE PUBLIC