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Headquarters Department of the Army Washington, DC 3 July 1997 Training Standards in Weapons Training (Special Operations Forces) History. This is a revision of the publication printed on 30 September 1993. Because the publication has been extensively revised, the changed portions have not been highlighted. Summary. This revised pamphlet contains 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 procedures for planning, resourcing, and executing training. It includes weapons qualification standards, suggested training programs, and ammunition requirements for the attainment and sustainment of weapons proficiency. The programs incorporate training devices and simulators. Applicability. This pamphlet applies to the Special Operation Forces Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations and Plans in the Active Army, the Army National Guard, and the U.S. Army Reserve . This publication is applicable to all Special Operation Forces unit commanders, battalions, groups and major Army commands. This publication applies during partial and full mobilization. Proponent and exception authority. The proponent of this pamphlet is the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations and Plans. The Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations and Plans has the authority to approve exceptions to this pamphlet that are consistent with controlling law and regulation. The Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations and Plans may delegate this authority, in writing, to a division chief within the proponent agency or a field operating agency in the grade of colonel or the civilian equivalent. Suggested Improvements. Users are invited to send comments and suggested improvements on DA Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms) directly to Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations and Plans ATTN DAMO-TRO 400 Army Pentagon Washington DC 20310-0450. Distribution. Distribution of this publication is made in accordance with initial distribution number (IDN) 094360, intended for command levels B, C, D, and E for the Active Army, A, B, C, D, and E for the Army National Guard, and the U.S. Army Reserve. 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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