Re-stated CTF MissionRe-stated CTF Mission
When directed, CTF Meng Rai conduct HA/DR in the Combined Ops Area in support of RTARF to restore stability and reduce human suffering in order to transition relief effort to Government of Thailand.
Essential TasksEssential Tasks
Re-establish border control
– RTARF (Geographical consideration)
Gain & maintain stability (of DP Camps)
Assist with security, shelter, medical, food and log support for Displaced Persons as required
– CTF’s main focus is HA/DR
– Local security provided by RTARF
– Need to assess NGOs’ capabilities/limitations
Establish ROE
Gain & Maintain Information Superiority
COA # 3 Concepts of OpsCOA # 3 Concepts of Ops
MNF deploy to Thailand arriving thru UTAPAO where they RSO & I to Combined Ops Area
CTF is stood up at 3rd Army Region Regional Task Forces are formed Forces are allocated based on HA/DR
needs Seamless Transition
COA # 3 FEATURESCOA # 3 FEATURES
4 Sectors based around 3rd Army Region/ Provincial Boundaries & APOD’s
Echelons of CMOC’s at CTF & Regional TF’s CTF HQ in Phitsanoluk
Optimizes RTAF, GOT and NGO’s Capabilities
Regional Task Forces organized based on needs assessment
National forces allocated as per unique skills
COA # 3 Phases COA # 3 Phases
Phase I: Pre- Deployment
Phase II : Deployment
Phase III : Conduct HA/DR Ops
Phase IV : Transition/Re-deployment
COA # 3 Phase ICOA # 3 Phase I
Phase I: Pre- Deployment
– Assessment by Adv Parties: Expert Tms from various agencies/nations arrive to assess needs
– Prep for movement. Force protection briefs.
– Thai Army Forces along border remain in place
– Border Control established by RTARF reinforcements
– Info Ops commence
– Preventive medicine
COA # 3 Phase IICOA # 3 Phase II
Phase II : Deployment
– CTF Rear at UTAPAO
– Reception, Staging, Onward movement & Integration (RSO & I), conducted by RTARF Central Command
COA # 3 Phase IIICOA # 3 Phase III
Phase III : Conduct HA/DR Ops
– Support NGOs / IGOs / Host Nation / RTARF
Delivery & distribution of Relief Supplies Construction of Tents/Shelters Provide curative medical treatment to DPs Repairs of key infrastructures Identify and categorize the needs of DPs Collection of data to support Measurement of Effectiveness Production & distribution of water
– Conduct synchronized Info Ops– Establish a combined Info Bureau– Provide security as required– Establish Quick Reaction Force
COA # 3 Phase IVCOA # 3 Phase IV
Phase IV : Transition & Redeployment
– Complete Training &Transfer of CMOC ops to RTARF
– Coordinate transition of support to RTG, UN, NGOs & IGOs
Exit Strategy Exit Strategy
Establish Transition Team from Phase I to develop and implement a dynamic Transition Plan
– CTF Elements – RTARF– NGO’s, IGO’s, UN – Diplomatic Representatives
CTF Meng Rai CTF Meng Rai Task OrganizationTask Organization
P E R S O N A L /S P E C IA L S TA F F C O O R D IN A TIN G S TA F F
C M O C
TF C h ian g M a i TF M H S
TF C h ian g R a i TF P h its
R eg ion a l Task F orces
C A R F O R C A F F O R
C M A R F O R
C N A V F O R
C om p on en ts
C H IE F O F S TA F F
C TF M E N G R A I
• Chieng Rai
• Chieng Mai
• Tak
• Lampang
• Uttarasdit
• Pitsanulok
• Payao
DP CampIDP Camp
CTF MHS CTF
ChiangMai
CTFChiang
Rai
CTF Pitsanulok
• Mae Hongsorn
Intel UpdateIntel Update
• Chieng Rai
• Chieng Mai
• Tak
• Lampang
• Uttarasdit
• Pitsanulok
• Payao
DP CampIDP Camp
CTF MHS CTF
ChiangMai
CTFChiang
Rai
CTF Pitsanulok
• Mae Hongsorn
COA # 3COA # 3 TF CHIANG RAI17th Inf Regt (RTA)Engr Plt (Tonga, ROK)Med Tm (ROK)Med Tm (Nepal)Inf Co (Nepal)Inf Co (Mongolia)Air Tpt Hospital (US)
TF CHIANG MAI7th Inf Regt (RTA)Engr Co (UK)SAR & Dog Tm (UK)Field Hospital (France)Med Plt (Singapore)Med Tm (Mongolia)Inf Bn (Malaysia)Inf Plt (Tonga)633rd AMSS (TALCE)
TF PITSANULOK3rd Army HQ (RTA)4th Inf Regt (RTA)Engr Plt (Nepal)Med Tm (France)RLC Sqn (UK)Sig Plt (Nepal)Inf Bn (Fiji)31st MEU (US)9th TSC (US)3rd Army Sp Comd (US)1-1 SFGA (US)
TF MHS2nd Cav Regt (RTA)Engr Co (Fiji)Engr Co (India)Med Bn (India)Med Tm (Mdg)Inf Bn (ROK)Inf Co (Aust)
COA #3 - Air BasesCOA #3 - Air Bases
Utapao
C5C17
C130Helos
Helos
Helos
Review of CTF AssumptionsReview of CTF Assumptions
No known minefields on border area w/Haloa - FFIR
No insurgents in border area - PIR
MNF can carry small arms for force protection - RFI
Mission is 90 days or less
CTF can use over-flight rights over Haloa - RFI
Cannot commit MNF into Haloa - Policy in place
Pursuit across Haloa border is not allowed - Policy
Displaced persons in camps will increase with success of HA - PIR
US & UK will provide strategic lift for smaller nations if required - RTSC to coord
Comms - CTF to coord
– MSQ-126 will be provided
– Tactical communications only initial reliable means of comm
– Countries will provide comm to C2 their organic units
– Comms with non-military organisations would be resolved
Civil Affairs - PIR
– Displaced persons flow from Haloa will continue until border is secured
Review of CTF AssumptionsReview of CTF Assumptions
COA 3 CRITICAL EVENTSCOA 3 CRITICAL EVENTS
Initial Assessment– Consequences– Counter-Actions– Assets– Time– Decision Point– CCIR
COA 3 CRITICAL EVENTSCOA 3 CRITICAL EVENTS
MNF RSO & I– Consequences– Counter-Actions– Assets– Time– Decision Point– CCIR
COA 3 CRITICAL EVENTSCOA 3 CRITICAL EVENTS
Establishment of Border Control– Consequences– Counter-Actions– Assets– Time– Decision Point– CCIR
COA 3 CRITICAL EVENTSCOA 3 CRITICAL EVENTS
Epidemic Control– Consequences– Counter-Actions– Assets– Time– Decision Point– CCIR
COA 3 CRITICAL EVENTSCOA 3 CRITICAL EVENTS
Establish Air Traffic Control in Combined Ops Area– Consequences– Counter-Actions– Assets– Time– Decision Point– CCIR
COA 3 CRITICAL EVENTSCOA 3 CRITICAL EVENTS
Establish CMOCs– Consequences– Counter-Actions– Assets– Time– Decision Point– CCIR
COA 3 CRITICAL EVENTSCOA 3 CRITICAL EVENTS
Establish Distribution Network– Consequences– Counter-Actions– Assets– Time– Decision Point– CCIR
COA 3 CRITICAL EVENTSCOA 3 CRITICAL EVENTS
Establish Order in DP Camps– Consequences– Counter-Actions
Movt & Screening DP to new camps Info
– Assets– Time– Decision Point
When to deploy QRF?– CCIR
COA 3 CRITICAL EVENTSCOA 3 CRITICAL EVENTS
Implement Transition Plan– Consequences– Counter-Actions
Quantifiable MOEs Data collection and verification of MOEs
– Assets– Time– Decision Point– CCIR
COURSE OF ACTION #3COURSE OF ACTION #3
ADVANTAGES:
–
DISADVANTAGES:
COA # 3 - Decision PointsCOA # 3 - Decision Points
Phase I : Pre- Deployment
Phase II : Deployment
Phase III : Conduct HA/DR Ops
Phase IV : Transition/Re-deployment
INITIAL FORCE STRUCTUREINITIAL FORCE STRUCTUREANALYSISANALYSIS
•SHORTFALL• COMMUNICATION (MSQ - 126) - Assumed CTF Coord• SOF RIVERINE CRAFTS• INSUFFICIENT GROUND TRANSPORTATION ASSETS• AIRBORNE RADIO BROADCAST PLATFORM• FOOD INSPECTION ASSETS• PREVENTIVE MEDICINE• COUNTER-INTEL ASSETS• LINGUISTS (NORTHERN THAI DIALECTS)
KNOWN FACTS, STATUS, KNOWN FACTS, STATUS, CONDITIONSCONDITIONS.
AIRFIELDSAIRFIELDS
•BANGKOK INTL C-5•U-TA-PAO INTL C-5•CHIANG MAI INTL C-5•CHIANG RAI INTL C-5•MAESOT C-130•MAE HONG SON C-130•LAMPANG C-130•PHRAE C-130•TAK C-130
• BANGKOK
• LAM CHABANG
• SATTAHIP
KNOWN FACTS, STATUS, KNOWN FACTS, STATUS, CONDITIONSCONDITIONSSEAPORTSSEAPORTS
Results of AnalysisResults of AnalysisResults of AnalysisResults of Analysis
Identification of advantages and disadvantages of Identification of advantages and disadvantages of
each friendly COAeach friendly COA
Identification of additional assets required (if any)Identification of additional assets required (if any)
Refinements or modifications to the COARefinements or modifications to the COA
Risks and actions to reduce the risk at eachRisks and actions to reduce the risk at each
geographic location or functional eventgeographic location or functional event
Adjustments to any established control measuresAdjustments to any established control measures
Identification of advantages and disadvantages of Identification of advantages and disadvantages of
each friendly COAeach friendly COA
Identification of additional assets required (if any)Identification of additional assets required (if any)
Refinements or modifications to the COARefinements or modifications to the COA
Risks and actions to reduce the risk at eachRisks and actions to reduce the risk at each
geographic location or functional eventgeographic location or functional event
Adjustments to any established control measuresAdjustments to any established control measures
Analysis Results (cont)Analysis Results (cont)Analysis Results (cont)Analysis Results (cont)
Deployment requirementsDeployment requirements
Synchronization requirementsSynchronization requirements
Estimate of the duration of critical events as Estimate of the duration of critical events as
well as the operation as a wholewell as the operation as a whole
Required support from outside of the CTFRequired support from outside of the CTF
Requirements for logistic supportRequirements for logistic support
Clear picture of command relationshipsClear picture of command relationships
branches and sequelsbranches and sequels
Deployment requirementsDeployment requirements
Synchronization requirementsSynchronization requirements
Estimate of the duration of critical events as Estimate of the duration of critical events as
well as the operation as a wholewell as the operation as a whole
Required support from outside of the CTFRequired support from outside of the CTF
Requirements for logistic supportRequirements for logistic support
Clear picture of command relationshipsClear picture of command relationships
branches and sequelsbranches and sequels
Critical information required to support decision Critical information required to support decision pointspoints
Additional commander’s decision pointsAdditional commander’s decision points
Measures of effectiveness for each phaseMeasures of effectiveness for each phase
Areas of high interest for reconnaissance, Areas of high interest for reconnaissance, surveillancesurveillance
Identification of component tasksIdentification of component tasks
Task Organization requirementsTask Organization requirements
Critical information required to support decision Critical information required to support decision pointspoints
Additional commander’s decision pointsAdditional commander’s decision points
Measures of effectiveness for each phaseMeasures of effectiveness for each phase
Areas of high interest for reconnaissance, Areas of high interest for reconnaissance, surveillancesurveillance
Identification of component tasksIdentification of component tasks
Task Organization requirementsTask Organization requirements
Analysis Results (cont)Analysis Results (cont)Analysis Results (cont)Analysis Results (cont)
COA 3 Risk AssessmentCOA 3 Risk Assessment
Phase 1 Predeployment–Risk: Inappropriate forces–Mitigation: Detailed assessment–Risk: Unfavorable media coverage–Mitigation: Positive message projected
Phase 2 Deployment–Risk: Bottleneck of traffic–Mitigation: Maximize use of civilian airports and
alternate means of transport–Risk: Wrong aid at wrong place and wrong time–Mitigation: Close coordination with GOT and NGOs
Phase 3 Conduct HA/DR OPS– Risk: Inadequate force protection
Bandits/criminals threaten CTF forces Health, nutrition disease.
– Mitigation: Rapid notification to Thai security forces. Robust medical services and support and open
dialogue with NGOs / local red cross/crescent Phase 4 Transition / Redeployment
– Risk: Thai military is not prepared to assume full responsibility for HA / DR effort
COA 3 Risk AssessmentCOA 3 Risk Assessment
Phase 4 Transition / Redeployment –Mitigation: Determine problem early, notify NCA
authority, bolster Thai forces as appropriate.–Risk: NGOs are not able to provide for their own
security (e.g. due to riots etc.)–Mitigation: Consider funding effort to provide
contract security.
Bottom Line: Residual risk of COA 3 is acceptable.
COA 3 Risk AssessmentCOA 3 Risk Assessment
COA 3COA 3AARAAR
(MPAT TE-2)(MPAT TE-2)
SUSTAINSUSTAIN
• MULTILATERAL, VICE UNILATERAL, DEVELOPMENT OF MISSION SOLUTIONS
• UNDERSTANDING OF A COMMON APPROACH TO A MISSION SOLUTION
• CRISIS ACTION PLANNING• MPAT
IMPROVE IMPROVE
• COA DEVELOPMENT PROCEDURES• STEP BY STEP PROCESS TO FOLLOW
• UNDERSTANDING OF EXISTING HOST NATION ‘s (CIV/MIL) STRUCTURE WHICH MULTINATIONAL FORCES ARE AUGMENTING/SUPPORTING
DISCUSSION DISCUSSION
• Civilian leadership should always be in charge with military supporting
• Common operating procedures increases this efficiency• Host nation govt institute procedures with host nation mil -- MNF have direct coord with host nation mil
DISCUSSION DISCUSSION
NGO
Host Nation Govt
Host Nation Mil
MNF
IFRC
UN
