What are the three parts of an OPLAN?

What are the three parts of an OPLAN?

• A. Mission Brief; Annexes; Appendices
• B. Core Plan; Appendices; Annexes
• C. Basic Plan; Annexes; Appendices
• D. Basic Plan; Concept of Operations; Annexes

Answer: (C)

The structure of an OPLAN starts with a Basic Plan that lays out the overall concept of operations and the general sequence of actions. It then adds Annexes, which are the major functional areas that expand on how each part of the operation will be conducted (logistics, intelligence, command and control, etc.). Finally, Appendices provide the detailed data, schedules, lists, and procedures that support those Annexes and the Basic Plan. This combination—Basic Plan for the overarching plan, Annexes for functional detail, and Appendices for specific data—is what makes up the three parts.

The structure of an OPLAN starts with a Basic Plan that lays out the overall concept of operations and the general sequence of actions. It then adds Annexes, which are the major functional areas that expand on how each part of the operation will be conducted (logistics, intelligence, command and control, etc.). Finally, Appendices provide the detailed data, schedules, lists, and procedures that support those Annexes and the Basic Plan. This combination—Basic Plan for the overarching plan, Annexes for functional detail, and Appendices for specific data—is what makes up the three parts.