105 - Command, Control, Communications, and Intelligence

Question 1

OPLAN

Answer 1

Operational Plan - Any plan, except for the Single Integrated Operational Plan, for the conduct of military operations. Plans are prepared by combatant commanders in response to requirements established by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and by commanders of subordinate commands in response to requirements tasked by the establishing unified commander.

Question 2

OPORD

Answer 2

Operational Order - A directive issued by a commander to subordinate commanders for the purpose of effecting the coordinated execution of an operation.

Question 3

WARNO

Answer 3

Warning Order - defines the objectives, anticipated mission or tasks, pertinent constraints, command relationships and, if applicable, tentative combat forces available to the commander for planning and strategic lift allocations. Further guidance relating to the crisis, such as changes to existing ROE or any specific directions from the Joint force HQ, is also provided as necessary, but maximum flexibility is left to the supported commander in determining how to carry out the assigned mission and tasks.

Question 4

FRAGO

Answer 4

Fragmentary Order - An abbreviated form of an operation order (verbal, written or digital) usually issued on a day-to-day basis that eliminates the need for restating information contained in a basic operation order. It may be issued in sections. It is issued after an operation order to change or modify that order or to execute a branch or sequel to that order.

Question 5

EXORD

Answer 5

Execute Order - An order to initiate military operations as directed.

Question 6

DEPORD

Answer 6

Deployment Orders - If required by prevailing circumstances, the WARNORD may include a deployment preparation order or deployment order (i.e., changes to alert status of units and movement of selected forces to preposition for impending operations). If the WARNORD contains such information, the first paragraph states, “This is a warning order. The Secretary of Defense has authorized. . . .”

Question 7

CONOP

Answer 7

Concept of Operations - describes how arrayed forces will accomplish the commander’s intent. It is the central expression of the commander’s operational design and governs the development of supporting plans or annexes. Planners develop a scheme of maneuver by refining the initial array of forces and using graphic control measures to coordinate the operation and to show the relationship of friendly forces to one another, the enemy, and geography. During this step, units are converted from generic to specific units, such as the specific CSGs and ESGs.

Question 8

CEOI

Answer 8

Communication Electronic Operating Instruction

Question 9

OPCON

Answer 9

Operational Control - Authoritative direction necessary to accomplish the mission

Question 10

TACON

Answer 10

Tactical Control - limited to the detailed direction and control to accomplish the mission

Question 11

ADCON

Answer 11

Administrative Control - Serves as the doctrinal interpretation of the responsibilities outlined

Question 12

COCOM

Answer 12

Combatant Command - Direction over all aspects of military operations

Question 13

Factors that affect the capabilities of radio communications

Answer 13

• Weather
• Terrain
• Antenna
• Power
• Location