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CHAPTER 5: DEVELOP CAMPAIGN FOCUS THROUGH MISSION ANALYSIS:

DETERMINE DECISIVE POINTS BY CENTER OF GRAVITY ANALYSIS – 85 – The Commander and Staff During COG Analysis:

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COG Analvsis Process: ….

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Determining the COG:….

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Develop Critical Factors:..

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Analyze Both Strategic and Operational COGs:

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Identifying Decisive Points:.

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Developing Initial Lines of Operations:

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Importance of COG Analysis in Developing Flexible Options (COAs):

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CHAPTER 6: DEVELOP CAMPAIGN FOCUS – MISSION ANALYSIS:

PROVIDING VISION FOR THE CAMPAIGN THROUGH “COMMANDER’S INTENT”

Developing Commander’s Intent:

Elements of Commander’s Intent:

Planning Guidance:..

IPRs in Joint Strategic Planning:

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CHAPTER 7: DEVELOPING FLEXIBLE OPTIONS – COURSE OF ACTION

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The Commander and Staff in Developing Flexible Options:

Determining the Enemy’s Courses of Action (JIPOE Step 4):

Course of Action (COA) Determination:

COA Development:…

Course of Action Analysis (“Wargaming”):

COA Comparison:..

COA Decision and Concept Development Guidance:

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CHAPTER 8: DEVELOPING THE STRATEGIC CONCEPT

Updating Commander’s Intent:

Phasing the Concept:.

Refining the Theater Command and Control Organization:

Refining Theater Organization:.

Refining Measures of Effectiveness and Performance:

Developing Joint Functional Concepts:..

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CHAPTER 9: PLAN DEVELOPMENT

Planning Development Activities:..

Plan Review and Approval:…

Supporting Plan Development:

Transition:…..

Multinational/Coalition Integration:..

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APPENDIX A: JOINT PLANNING GROUP (JPG) .

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APPENDIX B: PLANNING TIMES AND DATES …