ATP-5-0-2-1 Staff Reference Guide Volume 1 Download
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Chapter 2 70 ATP 5-0.2-1 07 December 2020 Figure 2-14. The MDMP Step 7. Orders production, dissemination and transition 2-228. The staff prepares an order or plan by molding the selected COA into a clear, concise OPORD. The COA statement becomes the concept of operations for the plan. The COA sketch becomes the basis for the operation overlay. The staff's running estimates become the starting point for the required annexes and input into the OPORD. Planners use their knowledge, experience, skills, and judgement to fill in missing details for any part of the operation not analyzed during COA analysis (see table 2-19 on page 73 for an example list of products required by a staff section). If time permits, the staff may conduct a more detailed COA analysis of the selected COA to synchronize the operation and complete the plan. This step is not done sequentially, and the staff needs to constantly work on the various WARNORDs and the OPORD to get them published in a timely manner. 2-229. Normally, the COS or XO coordinates with staff principals in assisting the operations or plans officer to develop the plan or order. Typically, the operations officer appoints one planner from the operations or plans section to compile all the staff's inputs. The COS, XO, or lead planner guides mission analysis regarding what the order should look like and what staff sections need to produce. Staff sections ensure that critical information everyone needs to know is included in the base OPORD. Technical data, instructions, and specific guidance for subordinate staff members belong in their respective annexes. Techniques: An execution matrix is a visual representation of subordinate tasks in relationship to each other over time (ADP 5-0). Planners use an execution matrix to ensure an entire operation is synchronized in time, space, and purpose. An execution matrix then helps planners develop tasks to subordinate units according to the timeline they have synchronized and deconflicted. Once an execution matrix is developed, planners or members of the current operations section take key information off the matrix, place the information on an execution checklist. The checklist is a shortcut that allows leaders to quickly see if an operation is developing in accordance with a commander’s vision or if an operation is off course. If something is awry, leaders refer back to the execution matrix to determine what actions are needed to get the plan back on course. Figure I-5 on page 318 is an example of a blank execution matrix and table I-8 on page 319 is an example of a completed execution checklist.