Campaign Planning ProcessCampaign Planning Process

28 March 2006

Step 4C – Campaign EvaluationStep 4C – Campaign Evaluation

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Learning ObjectivesLearning Objectives

This module will cover Step 4C of the Campaign Planning Process.

• Aim of Step:– The Campaign Framework is evaluated

against the CCTF Intent & Operational End State. This evaluation allows the Campaign Plan Directive to be developed.

• Starting Conditions:– DP Matrix is completed.– DP Matrix is coordinated with CTF

Components & major actor / stakeholders.

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Learning ObjectivesLearning Objectives

• Basic Process:– C5 PLANS & the CPG, supported by the Red Team

(C2, C5, C7, & POLAD), accomplish this evaluation.

– The developed Campaign Framework is now evaluated against the CCTF’s Intent & Operational End State for the following:

Feasibility in regard to key limitations (constraints & restraints) and major resources – Can it be done?

Suitability in addressing prevailing conditions of the operational environment – Will it accomplish the mission?

Acceptability in terms of strategic intent & objectives – Is it a politically acceptable plan of action?

– This is cognitive evaluation (“gross error check”) & should NOT be a detailed wargaming analysis.

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Learning ObjectivesLearning Objectives

• Ending Conditions:– DPs are validated (support CCTF’s Intent &

achievement of the Operational End State).– DPs are thoroughly reviewed by major actor /

stakeholders to ensure that a “coordinating / cooperative atmosphere” is established.

Note: Information classification may restrict direct review; the CTF C7, through the Civil-Military Operations Center (CMOC), should coordinate with the IA community to the maximum extent possible.

– The Campaign Framework is confirmed as the set of DPs / SEs that will support the attainment of the desired Operational End State.

• End Product of the Step: None

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Preliminary NotesPreliminary Notes

• Coordination with the NCEs & with major actors / stakeholders is critical within multinational efforts.

– Cultural sensitivities & participating nations’ input, together with input from major actors / stakeholders, is required.

• The CCTF’s, Command Group’s, & NCE’s “personal efforts” are required to ensure the plan is suitable, feasible, & acceptable with the international & major actor / stakeholder community.

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Preliminary Notes

•The Multinational Coordination Center (MNCC) & CMOC (& CTF C7 staff) will be key organizations within the CTF HQs for Campaign Framework evaluation checks & coordination.

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Step 4C – Campaign EvaluationPreliminary Action

•C5 PLANS organizes the CPG & Red Team. Special emphasis is placed on NCE evolvement.

•C7 (Civil-Military Operations Planners) organize to fully represent actor / stakeholder input that cannot be directly involved due to information classification.

•The CCTF (personal involvement) & Command Group need to be engaged with senior leaders of the major actor / stakeholder organizations.

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Step 4C – Campaign EvaluationMain Actions

• The CPG, with help of a RED Team, validates the DPs ability to support the attainment of CCTF’s Intent & the desired Operational End State.

– DPs must NOT conflict with, or be negated by, the likely effects sought by other actors / stakeholders. DPs should be mutually reinforcing.

– DPs should illuminate the SEs requiring close coordination with other actors / stakeholders.

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Step 4C – Campaign EvaluationMain Actions

• Each DP is assessed for its suitability, feasibility, & acceptability.

– The method for validating the DPs is similar to Mission Analysis with each DP (condition) acting as the stimulus for discussion by the CPG.

– The CPG maintains an ongoing dialogue with the Command Group for their assessment of the validity of the DPs (in small group settings).

– This is the first occasion at which a “Red Team” may provide a check on the process, although such activity should not drive planning in a particular direction.

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Step 4C – Campaign EvaluationMain Actions

• At this point, the CCTF & Staff must ensure that major risks & omissions from the campaign framework are noted so that they might be subsequently mitigated.

– In complex crisis response contingencies, risks & omissions will most likely be difficult civil-military issues.

– Nevertheless, difficult issues must be identified & addressed in a cooperative effort with other actor / stakeholders.

CTF ComponentsCTF Staff Command Group

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2 – Situation Review

3A – Mission Analysis

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3C – Factor Analysis

4A – Develop the Campaign Framework

4C – Decisive Point (DP) Evaluation

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Analysis

4B – Decisive Point (DP) Analysis & Supporting Effect (SE) Development

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WARNO 2

Strategic Military Direction (HHQ Warning Order to JTF / CTF)

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Summary

•Campaign Evaluation is a “sanity-check” to confirm the previous planning supports the CCTF’s Intent & establishes the conditions that will achieve the Operational End State.

•Major actor / stakeholders perspectives & view points of the participating nations are critical for Campaign Framework validation.

Do NOT just focus on military conditions within the Campaign Framework; identify

complex civil-military conditions that require coordination & cooperation.

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Quiz

Discussion

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