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Preface The American-British-Canadian-Australian (ABCA) Program is not an alliance nor has an ABCA force ever been employed under the program. However, the ABCA nations have served together in ad hoc coalitions on several occasions to pursue common objectives. In 1998, the Coalition Operations Handbook (COH) was evaluated during ABCA Exercise Rainbow Serpent in Brisbane, Australia. At that time, the Australian joint deployable headquarters (JDHQ) served as the headquarters. In 1999, the JDHQ deployed to East Timor to lead the ABCA armies and other coalition nations in a highly successful mission as International Force East Timor (INTERFET) using the COH. The COH is designed to assist the ABCA nations in serving together in any coalitions and assist these nations when they serve in a coalition with other countries. As in the first edition, this edition of the COH provides the coalition commanders and staff with general information on important topics necessary for conducting coalition operations. It primarily provides questions that coalition partners need to ask to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the coalition to accomplish its assigned missions. Every coalition differs. The purpose, character, capabilities, composition, and scope of a coalition is a function of changing missions, which are magnified by the complexities of two or more armies operating together. Each army brings its own view and methods of operations. When using this handbook, one key issue that crosses all functions which commanders must identify is recognizing those areas within coalition control and those that remain under national control. This enables the coalition commanders and staff to focus on important coalition issues and to develop procedures to function more effectively and efficiently. The ABCA nations conduct coalition operations to prevent, contain, or resolve conflicts that may pose threats to common national interests. This handbook provides to commanders and staff of organizations operating in a coalition environment a handy reference of fundamental issues and interfaces that must be addressed to promote a successful coalition operation. While the ABCA program has achieved some levels of standardization in certain areas, no common doctrine exists between the armies. This handbook does not fill this gap, rather it assists the coalition commander in understanding and developing solutions to create an effective fighting force. This manual incorporates selected information from Quadripartite Standardization Agreements (QSTAGs) and Quadripartite Advisory Publications (QAPs) but does not reproduce these documents in total. This manual does not repeat staff planning procedures and the military decision making process. It includes some of the differences in doctrine, tactics, techniques, and procedures used by each of the ABCA armies. The Coalitions Operations Handbook is supported by these ABCA handbooks and planning guides: · QSTAG 2020, Coalition Logistics Planning Guide (CLPG). · QAP 082, ABCA Armies’ Medical Interoperability Handbook(MIH). · Coalition Airspace Control Manual (CACM) · QAP 110, Electronic Warfare and Organization Handbook (EWH). · Communications and Information Systems Planning Guide (CISPG). · Intelligence Handbook (IH). These publications provide detailed information in their specific areas for assisting in the conduct of successful coalition operations. The COH, CLPG, MIH, and CACM can be found in electronic version on the ABCA Internet site at http://www.abca.hqda.pentagon.mil/. Unless otherwise stated, whenever the masculine or feminine gender is used, both men and women are included. CONTENTS PREFACE INTRODUCTION Chapter 1 FORMING EFFECTIVE COALITIONS Coalition Formation Command and Control Mission Comprehensive Campaign Plan Staffing Checklists Chapter 2 PERSONNEL Personnel Support Checklists Chapter 3 INTELLIGENCE Management Planning Operations Communications and Processing Effective Coordination MOOTW Support Information Versus Intelligence Geospatial Data Checklists Chapter 4 OPERATIONS Plan Early Strategic Scheme Campaign Preparation Force Projection Mission Focus Commander’s Intent Authority Transfer Planning Group Information and Services Checklists Chapter 5 LOGISTICS Unity of Effort Responsibility Planning Medical Checklists Chapter 6 TRANSITION PLANNING Use of Transition Planning Types of Transitions Checklist Chapter 7 COMMUNICATIONS Establishing Communications Initial Considerations Adequate Equipment Agreed Procedures Checklist Chapter 8 TRAINING Strengths and Weaknesses Identify Problems Proper Conduct Predeployment Focus In-Country Training Checklist Chapter 9 CIVIL-MILITARY COOPERATION Introduction Purpose Definitions and Terminology Spectrum of Operations Management of Cooperation Functions and Responsibilities Avoidance of Dependency—Suggested Guidelines Fundamental Principles of CIMIC Legal Parameters Lead Agencies Types, Roles, and Mandates Understanding NGOs United Nations Local Authorities Military CIMIC Forces Military Support to Civilian Community Military Planning Lessons Learned and Potential Problem Areas Checklist Chapter 10 INFORMATION OPERATIONS Information Environments Offensive Information Operations Defensive Information Operations Information Operations Elements Related Activities Checklists Chapter 11 HEALTH SERVICE SUPPORT Coalition Principles Medical Staff Command and Control Support Planning Threat Assessment Policies and Issues Required Capabilities Checklists Chapter 12 FORCE PROTECTION Asymmetric Threats Potential for Fratricide Five Principles Incorporation of Concept Nonmilitary Agencies Balanced Constituents Command and Control Checklists Chapter 13 LEGAL Jurisdiction Prisoners of War ROE Support Environmental Constraints Legal Advisor Civilian Police Function and Roles Within Peace Operations Checklists Chapter 14 ENGINEERS General Principles Engineer Support Checklists Chapter 15 PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND THE MEDIA Information Environment Public Affairs Objectives Public Affairs Operations Information Bureau Public Affairs, Civil Affairs, and PSYOPS PA Guidance Checklist Chapter 16 FIRE SUPPORT Checklists Chapter 17 MARITIME OPERATIONS Characteristics of Maritime Forces Employment of Maritime Forces Tasks for Maritime Operations Checklist Chapter 18 AIR OPERATIONS Employment of Air Power Coalition Air Component Commander Air Operations Planning and Air Tasking Airspace Control Air Defense Checklist Appendix A CAPABILITIES Appendix B THREAT ASSESSMENT FORMAT Appendix C CIMIC ESTIMATE Appendix D EXAMPLES OF FORCE PROTECTION MEASURES BIBLIOGRAPHY GLOSSARY End of Preview.
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