In conducting joint operation planning, commanders and staff blend operational art, operational design, and the joint operation planning process (JOPP) in complementary fashion as part of the overall …

This course presents an overview of joint operation planning conducted by a joint force commander (JFC) and staff. Joint planning is currently in the process of adopting an adaptive planning framework.

Jul 1, 2013 · This workbook uses the JOPP steps for explaining the joint planning process and, unlike the maritime tactical focus of NWP 5-01, this document retains a focus at the operational level of …

The four planning functions of strategic guidance, concept development, plan development, and plan assessment are generally sequential, although often run simultaneously to deepen the dialogue...

This publication is the keystone document for joint planning. It provides the doctrinal foundation and fundamental principles that guide the Armed Forces of the United States in planning joint campaigns …

The purpose of this lesson is to provide basic instructions for doctrinal joint planning. During this lesson, learners will review and discuss joint planning within a joint planning...

The Joint Planning Process (JPP) is an orderly, analytical process, which consists of a set of logical steps to examine a mission; develop, analyze, and compare alternative COAs; select the best COA; …

Jul 21, 2025 · To guide effective strategic and operational planning, senior leaders must engage with a set of foundational questions that shape not only the process but also the mindset necessary for …

Although not authoritative, this handbook describes design ideas in the context of joint doctrine’s current operational design and joint operation planning process.

The JPP consists of seven steps: Planning Initiation, Mission Analysis, COA Development, COA Analysis and Wargaming, COA Comparison, COA Approval, and Plan or Order Development.