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Concept of Operations Format
Situation
Background to the development of the CONOPS
Higher Commander's Intent, CONOPS, and End State
Summary
Limitations
Constraints/Restraints
Assumptions
And their sources
Enemy overview
Friendly forces overview
Tasks
Identify Essential Task
Mission
Mission Statement
Execution
Intent
Scheme of Manoeuvre
Phasing
Main Effort
Outline Groupings
End State
Including criteria for success
Force capability requirements
Key tasks assigned to subordinates
E.G. Reserved demolition guard
Coordinating Instructions
Fire Support Concept
Targeting Concept
Key targets, collateral damage
Force Protection
Service Support
CSS Concept
CSS Functional Areas
Maint/recovery, Supply, Transport
Host Nation Support
Medical Support
Personnel Support
Command and Signal
C2 Concept
Command arrangements, HQ config and deployment
CIS Concept
Commander's Summary
Key deductions
Decision Points
Pre-conditions for success
Risk Assessment
Type, degree, mitigation
Annex A
Task Organization
Annex B
Scheme of Manoeuvre graphic
Annex C
Sustainment requirements
Additional requirements