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Synchronize and Coordinate Protection 09 November 2021 FM 3-81 A-13 Legend: OPORD operations order ZULU time zone indicator for Universal Time Figure A-4. Scheme of protection example A-35. Planners receive guidance as commanders describe their visualization of the operational concept and intent. This guidance generally focuses on the COA development by identifying decisive and supporting efforts, massing effects, and stating priorities. Effective planning guidance provides a broad perspective of the commander’s visualization, with the latitude to explore additional options. A-36. The protection working group develops the scheme of protection after receiving guidance and considering the principles of protection in relation to the mission variables, the incorporation of efforts, and the protection required. The scheme of protection is based on the mission variables, thus it includes protection priorities by area, unit, activity, or resource. It addresses how protection is applied and derived during all phases of an operation. For example, the security for routes, bases/base camps, and critical infrastructure is accomplished by applying protection assets in dedicated, fixed, or local security roles; or it may be derived from economy-of-force protection measures, such as area security techniques. It also identifies areas and conditions where forces may become fixed or static and unable to derive protection from their ability to maneuver. These conditions, areas, or situations are anticipated and the associated risks are mitigated by describing and planning for the use of response forces. A-37. The protection working group considers the following items, at a minimum, as it develops the scheme of protection: Protection priorities. Work priorities for survivability assets. AMD positioning guidance. Specific terrain and weather factors. Information focus and limitations for security efforts. Areas or events where risk is acceptable. Protected targets and areas. Civilians and noncombatants in the AO.