Place the required Classification at the top and bottom of every page of the Warning Order (Classification)(Change from Oral orders, if any) It serves as a benchmark for the commander and staff throughout the planning process. It includes times and locations for meetings and briefings. The planning time line indicates when certain products are due and to whom. The chief of staff/executive officer or a representative outlines how long the staff can spend on each MDMP step.

The operational time line is refined during mission analysis and continuously updated.Īn important component of the operational time line is the staff planning time line. This leaves one-third of the time for the commander and staff to do their own planning (seeChapter 1- SMFM 101-5-2). Commanders generally allocate a minimum of two-thirds of the available time to subordinate units for planning and preparation. The commander and staff balance the desire for detailed planning against the time available to plan and prepare. This time line includes allocation of available time for planning, preparing, and executing the operation. Approve COA Refine Cdr’s intent and guidance Refine CCIRĪ critical product of this assessment is the initial operational time line.Wargame results* Decisions support templates* Task Organization.Preliminary movement Cdr’s planning guidance Initial ISR plan.Initial IPB products Cdr’s Intent Restated mission Initial CCIR Updated staff estimates/products.Commander’s initial guidance WARNO to staff.Mission received from higher HQ or deduced by the Commander and staff.

Note 2: Rehearsals and backbriefs occur during preparation and ensure an orderly transition between planning and execution. Note 1: A star ( ) depicts Commander activities and decisions.

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