COA Decision & Staff Estimates Briefing 2 Mar 01 (MPAT TE-2)

COA Decision & COA Decision & Staff Estimates Staff Estimates

Briefing Briefing 2 Mar 012 Mar 01

(MPAT TE-2)(MPAT TE-2)

BRIEF PURPOSEBRIEF PURPOSE

Present Course of Action analysis to the CTF Commander for approval

AGENDAAGENDA

Situation Update Mission Statement CTF Commander’s Intent Centers of Gravity CCIR Assumptions Method of Wargaming COA Comparison COA Recommendation Staff Estimate

SITUATION UPDATESITUATION UPDATE

Current Situation:- 650,000 Haloan DP- At least 150,000 migrated South- Increasing of DP up to 1 M and spread of

disease- 150,000 IDP remain in 3 large collectives- RTG approved USD 500 M to rebuild their

own homes- Depletion of relief materials

SITUATION UPDATESITUATION UPDATE

- UNHCR established a coordination HQ- Sturdy and robust road network- Some major Highways and bridges need

to be repaired- Thai railroad remains intact- Airfields throughout Thailand are in good

condition- River barges are available- Relief ships will have priority at all piers

CTF MissionCTF 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. On order transition relief effort to Government of Thailand.

CTF COMMANDER’S INTENTCTF COMMANDER’S INTENT

Purpose: Assist Royal Thai Government in providing Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief (HA/DR) in coordination with supporting relief agencies and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) to provide immediate life saving and relieve human suffering caused by natural disasters in the Combined Operations Area (COA) in order to stabilize the crisis.

CTF MENG RAI - CTF MENG RAI - COMMANDER’S INTENTCOMMANDER’S INTENT

Method: Secure the Thai - Haloan Border Provide support and a secure environment for Relief Agencies and

NGOs Provide logistical support (food, water, shelter) and security for DP

population and Thai disaster victims Restore critical basic infrastructure and emergency services as

required Provide transportation support and security of relief supplies and

distribution points Assist Provinces in providing life saving medical treatment and

disease/epidemic control Protect the force from criminal activities, terrorist acts, and

disease/non-battle injuries Keep the populous informed of CTF Meng Rai activities through media,

CA and IO Transition/transfer HA/DR missions to Royal Thai Government

Endstate: HA/DR crisis in the Combined Operations Area is stabilized. Critical infrastructure is restored; border control is reestablished; medical/health crisis is stabilized; DP camps built, secure and life support established. CTF MENG RAI mission accomplished (In Accordance With (IAW) measures of effectiveness) and transfer of authority to the Royal Thai Government completed.

CTF MENG RAI - CTF MENG RAI - COMMANDER’S INTENTCOMMANDER’S INTENT

STRATEGICSTRATEGICCENTERS OF GRAVITYCENTERS OF GRAVITY

THREAT:– Haloan internal relief situation– Regional stability (Thailand - Haloa)– Media perceptions/international support– Crime, drug trafficking, banditry

FRIENDLY:– Coalition coordination

OPERATIONALOPERATIONALCENTERS OF GRAVITYCENTERS OF GRAVITY

THREAT:– Security of refugee/displaced persons– Water supply– Shelter for refugees– Damaged infrastructure

FRIENDLY:– Inter-agency coordination– Coalition coordination

CCIRCCIR

Significant increase in Crude Morbidity Rate in the camps

Loss of Life or critical injury to CTF personnel or NGO

Loss of critical equipment (aircraft, C2I) Significant catastrophic natural event that may

affect the COA Significant increase in warlord or criminal activity Significant increase in flow of DPs in/out of COA Significant failure in key infrastructures in the COA

(bridges, rail lines, airfields, etc) Loss of communications with major subordinate

commands and RTSC

ASSUMPTIONSASSUMPTIONS

• No known minefields on border area w/Haloa

• No insurgents in border area

• MNF can carry small arms for force protection

• Mission is 90 days or less

• CTF can use over-flight rights over Haloa

• Cannot commit MNF into Haloa

• Pursuit across Haloa border is not allowed

• Displaced persons in camps will increase with success of HA

ASSUMPTIONSASSUMPTIONS

• US & UK will provide strategic lift for smaller nations if required

• MQ-126 will be provided

• Tactical communications only initial reliable means of communications

• Countries will provide communications to C2 their organic units

METHOD OF WARGAMINGMETHOD OF WARGAMING

By phase

3 COURSES OF ACTION3 COURSES OF ACTION

COA 1 (Mae Sai): Major Kaufman

COA 2 (Operation Nu): LTC Swan

COA 3 (Imperial): LtCol Ibrahim

COURSE OF ACTION #1COURSE OF ACTION #1

MAE SAI

Major Chris Kaufman

COA 1 STATEMENTCOA 1 STATEMENTMAE SAIMAE SAI

CTF will supplement and enhance existing military and civil infrastructure in the COA by dividing into 3 CTGs (N, S, & E) that are geographically distributed and correspond with RTA military circle HQs. A Logistics Task Force (LTF) will provide medical support, supplies, transportation, engineering, contracting, and services to the CTF. CTG North is the main effort. Priority of support goes to CTG’s North, South, and East in order. We are accepting risk in smaller camps by providing priority to larger camps.

COMMAND & CONTROLCOMMAND & CONTROL

CTF

CTG N CTG S CTG E LTFChiang Mai, Mae Hong Son, Chiang Rai

Pitsonulok, Tak

Lampang, Uttaradit,Payao Supply

Trans

Engr

Med

CPOTF CSOTF

Contracting

CTF HQ STRUCTURECTF HQ STRUCTURE

CTF HQ

C1 C2 C3 C4

CMOC

C5 C6

Combined Movement

Center

Combined Reception

Center

Service Liaison Cells

CTF HQ

CTG N

CTG E

CTG S

Haloa

III7inf

III

III

II

II

II

II

II

4inf

17inf

12cav

10cav

9cav

15cav

17arty

II104arty

II7arty

II

II

17arty

4eng

II4arty

3corpsXXXX

II

II

XX

XX

23sig

4sig

4inf

1cav

DISPOSITION OF RTA FORCES DISPOSITION OF RTA FORCES

CTF HQ

CTG N

CTG E

CTG S

Haloa

(150)

(150) (30)

(60)

(60)

II

(200)

23med

II4med

AirfieldMil Hospital

AIRFIELD & HOSPITAL AIRFIELD & HOSPITAL LOCATIONSLOCATIONS

DP CampIDP Camp

Fld Hospital

FORCES AVAILABLEFORCES AVAILABLE

CTG North

RTARF Units depicted in map

BPP units

Engr Plt (Nepal)

Combat Eng Co (India)

Engr Plt (Korea)

Medical Treatment Tm (Korea)

2 Ground Ambulance (Korea)

10 Med Co (Thai)

Med Co (US)

Med Treatment Unit (Mad.)

Mobile Med Clinic (Malay.)

Air Trans Hospital (USAF)

Med Team (Phil.)

Med Treatment Tm (Mongolia)

2 Med Treatment Tm (Sing)

Med Treatment Tm (Nepal)

Veterinary Teams from Univ of Chiang Mai


CTG SOUTH

RTARF Units depicted in map

BPP units

Engr Const. Sqdn (Fiji)

Engr Plt (Tonga)

2 x Med Co (Thai)

Surgical Unit (France)

BPP units

Veterinary Teams from

Univ of Chiang Mai


CTG EAST

RTARF units indicated in the map

Veterinary Team from

Univ of Chiang Mai


LTF

Trans(Air)

C-130 (RTAF)

374 EAS (USAF)

186 ARW (USAF)

HMM 366 (R) (USMC)

3xC-130 (RMAF)

IL 76 (India)

C-130 (Aus)

C-17, 2xC-130, Lynx (UK)

C-130, C-160 (FR)

2xSuper Puma, CH-47 (Sing)

Supply

3rd Army CSS (Thai)

2 x Supply Sqn(UK)

Engineer

3rd Development Div (Thai)

4th Engr Bn (Thai)

3rd Engr Regt (Thai)

Engr Sqdn (UK)

Contracting

3rd Army CSS (Thai)

Trans(Gnd)

3rd Army CSS (Thai)

Movement Cell (UK)

Use of all Royal Thai Civil Defense & Ministries assets will be coordinated by 3rd Army CSS


LTF

Medical

Wing 46 (RTAF)

Chieng Mai Army Hospital

Environmental Prev. Med Unit Det 6 (USN)

CSSG 3 Aid Station (USMC)

COA MAE SAI COA MAE SAI PHASE 1: Preparation (C-0 to C+2)

This phase starts when HQ CTF MENG RAI is established; the MPAT conducts Crisis Action Planning and enabling forces start to deploy. Start C-Day to C+2.

CTF HQ: Conduct planning; integrate with existing RTARF and other Royal Thai agencies. Coordinate with Region 3 Civil Defense Coordinator & humanitarian community. Establish Combined Reception Center.Combined Task Group North: Prepare for deployment of MNF; prepare to integrate MNF with existing HA/DR activities.Combined Task Group South: Prepare for deployment of MNF; prepare to integrate MNF with existing HA/DR activities.Combined Task Group East: Prepare for deployment of MNF; prepare to integrate MNF with existing HA/DR activities.Logistics Task Force: Prepare for deployment of MNF; assist RTN in preparing UTAPAO Air Base as initial staging area; assist RTAF in preparing regional airports as intermediate staging areas CPOTF: Prepare to deploy. Integrate with existing PSYOP forcesCSOTF: (Main Effort) Deploy enabling forces to incl command and control and preventive medical units; conduct assessment of MSRs and DP routes into the Kingdom.

CTF HQ

COA MAE SAI COA MAE SAI PHASE 2: Deployment /Integration (C-0 to C+14)

This phase starts when initial forces enter theater. The purpose is of this phase is to receive the MNF and form the CTF. The main effort is the Logistics Task Force. This phase ends when all MNF are in their respective staging areas and the CTF is operational.

CTF HQ: Complete integration with existing RTARF and other Royal Thai agencies. Continue coordination with Region 3 Civil Defense Coordinator & humanitarian community; integrate MNF LNOs as they arrive.Combined Task Group North: Conduct HA/DR; prepare for deployment of MNF; prepare to integrate MNF with existing HA/DR activities. Combined Task Group South: Conduct HA/DR; prepare for deployment of MNF; prepare to integrate MNF with existing HA/DR activities.Combined Task Group East: Conduct HA./DR; prepare for deployment of MNF; prepare to integrate MNF with existing HA/DR activities.Logistics Task Force: (Main Effort) Develop HA/DR support areas; BPT support CTG N. Provide Medical Reception.CPOTF: Integrate with RTARF; support CTG’s as required.CSOTF: Provide assessment of DP camps; conduct border recon ICW RTARF and BPP; conduct surveillance of warlords.

CTF HQ

CTG N

CTG E

CTG S

LTF

Haloa

COA MAE SAI COA MAE SAI PHASE 3: Execution (C+1 to C+85)

CTF HQ: Continue coordination with Region 3 Civil Defense Coordinator & humanitarian community; start transition planningCombined Task Group North: (Initial Priority of Support) Conduct HA/DR; conduct border security ops.Combined Task Group South: Conduct HA/DR; conduct border security ops.Combined Task Group East: Conduct HA./DR; conduct border security opsLogistics Task Force: (Main Effort) Provide support to CTG N initially; be prepared to support CTG E and S as requiredCPOTF: Broadcast PSYOP themes in support of CTG’s.CSOTF: Conduct border and warlord surveillance; provide assessment of future DP movement; Be prepared to conduct SAR; Be prepared to support CTG’s as required.

This phase starts when MNF forces are deployed into their respective AOR’s. The purpose of this phase is to conduct HA/DR operations in order to provide border security, stabilization, and relieve human suffering. The main effort is CTG North. This phase ends when the conditions are established to provide a smooth transition of HA/DR effort to the Royal Thai Government.

CTF HQ

CTG N

CTG E

CTG S

LTF

Haloa

COA MAE SAI COA MAE SAI PHASE 4: Transition (C+60 to C+90)

This phase starts when the conditions for handing over to the RTG have been achieved. The purpose is of this phase is to handover HA/DR to Thai Government. The main effort is CTF HQ/CMOC. This phase ends when the RTG assumes full control and responsibility of HA/DR. Begin Transition on or about C+60.

CTF HQ: (Main Effort) Conduct transition planning; turn over HA/DR activities to the 3d Army Region, RTA; redeploy MNF.Combined Task Group North: Conduct HA/DR; conduct border security ops; redeploy MNF.Combined Task Group South: Conduct HA/DR; conduct border security ops; redeploy MNF.Combined Task Group East: Conduct HA./DR; conduct border security ops; redeploy MNF.Logistics Task Force: Continue support to CTGs & be prepared to surge as required; conduct transition; redeploy MNF.CPOTF: Support CTG’s as required; Prepare civilian populace for transition to RTG; redeploy MNF.CSOTF: Provide assessment of DP flows; conduct recon ICW RTARF and BPP; conduct transition planning; redeploy MNF.

CTF HQ

CTG N

CTG E

CTG S

LTF

Haloa

COA 1 - ADVANTAGESCOA 1 - ADVANTAGES

CTF HQ collocated with UN HA/DR Cell in Chiang Mai, facilitating coordination and transition to RTG upon completion of mission

Regional CTG structure uses existing C3 networks and provides redundancy

Retains MNF integrity by assigning country assets to the same CTG

Contracts remain in place when MNF departs, supporting a seamless transition to RTG when CTF departs

Logistics concept facilitates most efficient allocation/prioritization of limited support assets

Medical units deployed early to DP camps, with additional medical capability in reserve

Thai BPP & RTA Rangers secure the border

COA 1 - DISADVANTAGESCOA 1 - DISADVANTAGES

By allocating MNF assets to all three CTGs and the LTF, there is a risk of diluting the effectiveness of the CTF

Underutilization of naval assets


OPERATIONS NU

LTC Swan

COA 2 STATEMENTCOA 2 STATEMENT

On order CTF MENG RAI conducts HA/DR in designated area of operation with a combination of land, air, and sea maneuver in support of RTG to stabilize human suffering and restore critical infrastructure.–Main Effort - CARFOR–Functional Areas - BORDER SEC TF/TF MED–Risk - MODERATE

COA 2 RATIONALECOA 2 RATIONALE

Considerations: Guidance from CTF Commander and Warning Order.

Deductions: Thai Armed Forces are in best position to control their borders while the remainder of the CTF support and enhance relief efforts.

Unit array: TF Border Security, CARFOR/CAFFOR organized to support largest requirement, CMOTF positioned to maximize C2 efforts.

KEEP THE OPERATION SIMPLE

COA 2 ORG CHARTCOA 2 ORG CHART

CAFFO R CARFO R

CNAVFOR CM ARFOR

CPO TF CSO TF

T F BO RDER SECURITY T F M EDICAL

CM O TF

CT F CO MM ANDER

TASK ORGANIZATIONTASK ORGANIZATIONCOA 2COA 2CARFOR

Thailand4th Regiment

United States3rd Army Area Support CommandSignal Bn

Theater Support CommandCivil Affairs Co

TongaInfantry platoonEngineer platoon

MongoliaInfantry Company(plus)

Sri Lanka

MadagascarSecurity Unit

Fiji1 Engineer Construction

Squadron1 Infantry Battalion (security)

Bangladesh2 Infantry Battalions

NepalEngineer PlatoonSignal PlatoonInfantry Support

United KingdomEngineer SquadronLogistics Squadron

KoreaEngineer Platoon

AustraliaInfantry Company

Malaysia1 Infantry Battalion

IndiaCombat Engineers

ThailandTBD

US374 EAS186 ARW633 AMSS (TALCE)715 AMSS (TALCE)

SingaporeTransportation assets

France1 C130, 1 C160

United Kingdom1 C17, 2 C130, Mobile Air movement team

Korea1 C130

Australia1 C130

TASK ORGANIZATIONTASK ORGANIZATIONCOA 2COA 2

CAFFOR

Malaysia3 C130

IndiaIL 76

ThailandFrance

Naval GroupMalaysia

2 LSTs US

Comphibron 11USS Essex LHD-2USS Juneau LPD-10USS Germantown -LSD-42NMCB-7

CNAVFOR

US – SPMAGTF Thailand– 31st MEU

TASK ORGANIZATIONTASK ORGANIZATIONCOA 2COA 2

CMARFOR

TASK FORCE BORDER SECURITY

4th Regt (RTA)

CPOTFThailand

PSYOP BnUS

8th PSYOP Bn (-)9th PSYOP Bn (-)

US JTF 5101-1 SFGA 2-1 SFGA (-)JSOACNSWTU-PAC

KoreaSOF team

CSOTF

TASK ORGANIZATION COA 2TASK ORGANIZATION COA 2

Thailand

3 Med Bn (4 Med Co Ea)

54 Ground Ambulances (18 per Med Bn)

1 PM Team

U. S.

Naval:

USS Essex (60 bed)

1 Fleet Surgical Team

1 Environmental Preventive Medicine Unit

US Army:

1 Medical Co (40 Bed)

1 Forward Surgical Team

1 Air Evacuation Platoon

1 Preventive Medicine Team

US Air Force:

1 Air Transportable Hospital (50 bed)

1 Air Evacuation Liaison Team

2 C-130

TF MEDICAL Malaysia

40 person mobile clinic

India

1 Field Ambulance Co

Korea

Medical Treatment Team

(20 person)

2 Ground Ambulance

Nepal

Medical Treatment Team

(42 person)

Mongolia

1 Medical Treatment Team

(10 Person)

Singapore

2 Medical Treatment Teams

( 8 persons each)

Madagascar

1 Medical unit

Mongolia

1 Medical Treatment Team (10 Person)

Singapore

2 Medical Treatment Teams

( 8 persons each)

Philippines

Task Force Kandili: medical team

Korea

Medical support team: 20 personnel

Nepal

1 Medical team

France

50-bed Surgical unit

Bangladesh

3 mobile medical teams

COA # 2 COA # 2 PHASE 1: Deployment

This phase starts when CTF MENG RAI forces begin to deploy into the Kingdom of Thailand. The purpose is of this CTF is to conduct HA/DR operations. The main effort is Land forces . This phase ends when all multi-national forces have closed in the Theater. Start C-Day to C+14.

BLUE - AF

TAN - NAVY

GREEN - ARMY

RED - MARINES

BLACK - GND TRANS

COA # 2 COA # 2 PHASE 2: RSO&I

This phase starts when initial forces enter theater. The purpose is of this phase is to receive the MNF and form the CTF. The main effort is Army Forces. This phase ends when all MNF are in their respective staging areas and the CTF is operational.C + 1 to C+ 17

BLUE - AF

GREEN - ARMY

RED - MARINES

BLACK - GND TRANS

COA # 2 COA # 2 PHASE 3: Employment

CARFOR: provide security, logistical support, and transportation to DP’s, NGO’s, relief agencies and to restore critical infrastructure. CAFFOR: provide transportation support throughout the combined operational area. CNAVFOR:provide sea based transportation and medical support to the CTF CMARFOR: provide security, logistical support, and transportation to DP’s, NGO’s, relief agencies and to restore critical infrastructure. TF MED: provide medical care to DP’s and camps throughout COA.TF Border Security: secure and stabilize the Haloan Thai border, conduct initial screening ops and counter drug ops.

This phase starts when forces are deployed into their respective AOR’s. The purpose of this phase is to conduct HA/DR operations in order to provide border security. stabilization, and relieve human suffering . The main effort is CARFOR. This phase ends when the conditions are established to provide a smooth transition to the Royal Thai Government. C + 17 to C +75.

CMARFOR

CARFOR

CTF HQ

CARFOR HQ

CMARFOR HQ

BORDER TF HQ

CAFFOR HQ

PITSANULOK•CTF HQ

•CPOTF * CMOTF•CSOTF•CMEDTF

CHANG MAI•CARFOR HQ•CAFFOR HQ

TAK•CMARFOR HQ

MAE HONG SON•BORDER SEC TF HQ

COMMAND AND CONTROL

COA # 2 COA # 2 PHASE 4: Transition

This phase starts based on achievement of stabilization of MOE’s. The purpose is of this phase is to handover HA/DR to Thai Government. The main effort is CARFOR. This phase ends when the RTG assumes full control and responsibility of HA/DR. Begin Transition on or about C+30, to be completed on or about C+70.

CMARFOR

CARFOR

1

23

4

COA # 2 COA # 2 PHASE 5: Redeployment

This phase starts when forces begin the redeployment of personnel and equipment to home nations. The purpose is depart the Kingdom of Thailand. The main effort is CARFOR . This phase ends when all personnel and equipment have departed the Kingdom of Thailand. Redeployment begins on or about C+90.

COA 2 CRITICAL EVENTSCOA 2 CRITICAL EVENTS

DP CAMP RIOT IMMUNIZATIONS & EPIDEMIC AIR FLOW MANAGEMENT RESOURCE MANAGEMENT FREQUENCY MANAGEMENT LANGUAGE BARRIER TRANSITION LNO LINK-UP WITH EMERGENCY

SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

COURSE OF ACTION 2COURSE OF ACTION 2 ADVANTAGES:

– Flexible– Efficient/Effective use of Resources– Unity of Command– Rapidly Stabilizes Situation– Simplicity– Perception Management

DISADVANTAGES:– Combined Forces = Language Difficulties– Rely on Civilian Guidance = Delay in

Assistance waiting on guidance & priorities


IMPERIAL

Lieutenant Colonel Ibrahim

MNF deploy to Thailand (UTAPAO) RSO & I to Combined Ops Area CTF stood up at 3rd Army Region Regional Task Forces are formed Assets are allocated based on HA/DR

needs & urgency Seamless transition / clear exit

strategy focusing on civil-military coordination

COA #3COA #3CONCEPT OF OPSCONCEPT OF OPS

CTF MENG RAI CTF MENG RAI TASK ORGANIZATIONTASK ORGANIZATION

CM OC HQPitsanulok

CT F M eng Rai REARUtapao

CM OCChiang M ai

Units

T F Chiang M ai

CM OCM HS

Units

T F M HS

CM OCChiang Rai

Units

T F Chiang Rai

CM OCPitsanulok

Units

T F Phitsanulok CARFORChiang M ai

QRF

CAFFORUtapao

CNAVFORSattahip

CSOTF

CPOT F

CT F M ENG RAIPitsanulok

QRF: Quick Reaction Force

• 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 - CAFFOR & COA #3 - CAFFOR & CNAVFORCNAVFOR

Utapao

C5C17

C130Helos

Helos

1 x LHD (US)1 x LSD (US)1 x LPD (US)Flt Surg Tm

CVH (RTN)LST (RTN)2 x Bell 212

Helos


ADVANTAGES:– Unity of Effort by integrating RTARF, MNF &

NGOs– Efficient employment of HA/DR resources– Flexibility to response to developing situation– Facilitate transition

DISADVANTAGE:– Restraint in employment of military assets

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


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 COMPARISONCOA COMPARISON

Combined Planning Group (CPG)

Lieutenant Colonel DeGuzman

CTF MENG RAI CTF MENG RAI COA DECISION CRITERIA COA DECISION CRITERIA

Effective C2 : Not overly complex; maximizes existing 3d Army C2 structure/facilities

Medical Asst/Disease Ctrl: Provides rapid medical assistance; maximizes host nation support; incorporates best measures for disease ctrl

Rapid Integration of M-Nat Assets: Best use of

multinational capabilities; facilitates rapid RSOI Engineer Spt: Provides focused, centralized control of

engineer activities/repairs; maximizes host nation support Transportation (Land/Air): Best use of host nation assets

and facilities, and multinational assets; incorporates NGO requirements

COA Security/Border Ctrl: Maximizes existing 3d Army C2 structure; incorporates DP screening requirements; provides good force protection

CTF MENG RAI CTF MENG RAI COA DECISION CRITERIACOA DECISION CRITERIA

DP Camp Management: Provides for rapid assessment and acceptance of DP camp responsibility; provides best care for DPs

(food/water/shelter/security) Logistical Support: Best use of host nation support and

facilities, and multinational capabilities; considers NGO requirements

Multinational Considerations: Provides best use of multinational capabilities; considers religious, ethnic and cultural differences

Civil-Military Cooperation: Facilitates rapid assumption of HA/DR mission from Provincial officials; provides best CMOC plan

Facilitates Transition to RTG: Organizes CTF in order to facilitate smooth transition back to Civilian control; considers phased transition of key missions/tasks (border control, engineering opns, DP camp opns, medical treatment)

COA COMPARISONCOA COMPARISON

Criteria Weight ScoreWeighted

Score ScoreWeighted

Score ScoreWeighted

ScoreEffective Command, Control, & Communication 3 3 9 2 6 3 9Medical Assistance/Disease Control 3 3 9 3 9 3 9Rapid Integration of Multinational assets 2 3 6 2 4 2 4Engineer Support 2 2 4 3 6 2 4Transportation (land, air) 2 3 6 3 6 2 4Combined operations area security/border control 2 3 6 3 6 3 6DP Camp Management 1 2 2 2 2 3 3Multinational Considerations 1 3 3 3 3 2 2Civil-Military Cooperation 2 3 6 2 4 3 6Facilitates transition to RTG 1 3 3 2 2 3 3GRAND TOTAL 54 48 50

COA 1 COA 2 COA 3

RECOMMENDED COARECOMMENDED COA

COA 1 with modification RATIONALE:

– Effective command and control– Rapid and smooth integration with RTG and

humanitarian community– Rapid delivery of critical care– Effective use of RTARF and MNF– Efficient use of logistics assets– Effective security and border control– Use of reserves for contingencies– Smooth transition to RTG

STAFF ESTIMATESSTAFF ESTIMATES

Intelligence Operations

– Command & Control– Land/Security– Air/Naval– Special Operations

Logistics Communications Information Operations Civil Affairs/PSYOP Legal


Intelligence

Lieutenant Colonel Sam

“Analysis Center” at CTF Headquarters– Connectivity to external information

resources– Thai national-level, other national intel– Internet, APAN

Augment each CTG Intel Staff Liaison with Thai Third Army Staff C2 representative in the CMOC

Proposed C2 (Intel Staff) Proposed C2 (Intel Staff) Organization Organization

C2 (Intel Staff) ContributionsC2 (Intel Staff) Contributions

Interview and screen DPs (RTARF) Collection management (RFI tracking) Imagery support (commercial)

– Track refugees movements and camps– Infrastructure/LOC damage assessments

Production of situation reports/assessments

Predictive threat analysis (for CTF and HA/DR effort)


Command & Control

Captain Som

TASK ORGANIZATIONTASK ORGANIZATION

CTF

CTG N CTG S CTG E LTFC

CMOC

Chiang Mai, Mae Hong Son, Chiang Rai

Pitsonulok, Tak

Lampang, Uttaradit,Payao

Supply

Trans/DIRMOBFOR

Engr

Med7th Inf Rgt 4th Inf Rgt 17th Inf Rgt

CPOTF CSOTF

= 0-7 = 0-6

Staff Section

Command & Control Command & Control Recommended ChangesRecommended Changes

Rank Structure– CTF = 1star; Rec: SpCol Nopparat promote 2star– LTFC = 1star: Main effort. Rec: Log background– CTG N = 1star: 8 of 9 DP camps

DIRMOBFOR– LTFC Trans division separated into ground and air with

DIRMOBFOR controlling all air CTF Staff Section

– COS head: All C-codes represented. Adjudicates requirements and sets priorities IAW Commander’s Guidance

CNAVFOR– ARG/MEU strategic reserve: Considerable capability– ?? Employ in oil spill to free RTARF to North


Land/Security

Major Titie Tinsulanonda

Land/Security RecommendationsLand/Security Recommendations

Adjust CTG boundaries – Border Line – Terrain– Road Infrastructure

Move the CTF HQ

7inf

CTF HQ

CTG N

CTG E

CTG S

Haloa

7inf

4inf

17inf

12cav

10cav

9cav

15cav

17arty

104arty

7arty

4eng

4arty

XX

23sig

4sig

4inf

1cav

LAND / SECURITY


Air/Naval

Captain Chadin

AIR PLAN AIR PLAN LTF

HELOS

CTG N CTG S CTG E CTG N CTG S CTG E

DIRMOBFOR

FIXED

UTAPAO

40 HELOS 20 HELOS 10 HELOS 12 C13OIL76C-174 KC135 (HICKAM)TALCE

4 C 1303 MC 130P3 MC 130ETALCE

3 C 1603 MC 130P3 MC 130ETALCE

SAR

COMBINED NAVAL FORCESCOMBINED NAVAL FORCES CCTF

CNAVFOR

RTN

CTG 1.1USN

CTG 1.2RTN

CTG 1.3FRA

US

1-LHD

1-LPD

1-LSD

DEP-CNAVFOR

USN

RTN

1-CVH

1-LST

MAY

2-LST

FRA

1-CVH

1-FF

SRI

1-FFH

UK

1-FFH


Special Operations

Major Kaufman

Special Operations (Special Operations (CSOTF)CSOTF)

(Phase I) Rapidly deploy JTF-510; conduct reconnaissance of MSRs and DP routes. BPT transition to CSOTF.

(Phase II) Provide assessment of DP camps; conduct border recon ICW RTARF and BPP; conduct surveillance of warlords.

(Phase III) Continue border and warlord surveillance; provide assessment of future DP movement; BPT conduct SAR and support LTF and CTGs with SOF assets.

(Phase IV) Assess DP outflows; continue recon ICW RTARF and BPP; conduct transition planning; re-deploy.


Logistics

Major Ibrahim Rasheed

Logistics Logistics Concept of SupportConcept of Support

CJTF Meng RaiCJTF Meng Rai

Logistics Logistics Concept of SupportConcept of Support

• Chieng Rai

• Chieng Mai

• Tak

• Lampang

• Uttarasdit

• Pitsanulok

• Payao

DP CampIDP Camp

• Mae Hongsorn

CTFE

CTFN

CTFS

•Centralized logistics & command and control

•Logistics Resource Center acts as hub

• Pull versus Push

•Contractor focused for a seamless transition

•Medical assets to bases

•Engineer support to Regions

•Clear lines of communication

1 250,0002

30,000

A48,000

375,000

B 68,000450,000C

CTF HQ

5 30,000

6 100,000

Logistics Concept of SupportLogistics Concept of SupportCommand and ControlCommand and Control

• Chieng Rai

• Chieng Mai

• Tak

• Lampang

• Uttarasdit

• Pitsanulok

• Payao• Mae Hongsorn HQ CTFE

HQ CTFN

HQ CTFS

•Liaison Officers from the LOG TF placed in each CTF Headquarters

•Logistics Task Force acts as hub

• Thai assets available through Royal Thai Armed Forces via coordination

C

CTF HQ

LNO

SupplyTransEngrMed

Contracting

CTG HQ’s

LNO

SupplyTransEngrMed

Contracting

LTF

SupplyTransEngrMed

Contracting

LNO

SupplyTransEngrMed

Contracting

Logistics Concept of SupportLogistics Concept of SupportMedicalMedical

•Beds Req’d: 250 Available: Mil: 830, Civ: 1,500, 10 NGO clinics and hospitals (Excess capacity available for disease outbreak)

•P. M. Teams (Mil and NGO) present in DP Camps evaluating for possible disease outbreaks

•55-60 Ground Ambulance Available

•3 Air Evac Helo’s available plus opportune lift

•Making plans with NGO’s to immunize against measles

•Considering aerosol spraying to combat vector-borne diseases

•COA is medically supportable

Logistics Concept of SupportLogistics Concept of SupportEngineerEngineer

•Primary focus is to relieve human suffering

•All assets deployed immediately to support relief efforts

•Assets can be pre-positioned as required

•Contracting of engineering equipment will be utilized to facilitate transition

Logistics Concept of SupportLogistics Concept of SupportTransportationTransportation

•Emergency resupply by air is via C-130 & Helicopter

•Routine resupply will be via ground

•Rail system will push supplies to Chieng Mai

•STRATLIFT hubs are Chieng Mai and Chiang Rai

•All air field in the CTG’s AOR are C-130 capable

•Contract of ground transportation is critical for seamless transition

Logistics Concept of SupportLogistics Concept of SupportSupplySupply

•Class I (Food) and water is the main effort

•Supply hubs are located at Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai

•Warehousing will contracted

•ROPU’s will be the primary source of water initially

•Host Nation will provide all construction materials

•Class III (Bulk Fuel) will be local purchased

•Base camp support will be contracted whenever possible


Communications

Lieutenant Colonel Sippagorn

C6 STAFF ESTIMATEC6 STAFF ESTIMATE

• CTF MENG RAI COMMUNICATIONS CHARACTERISTICS

• CTF COMMANDER MUST BE ABLE TO EXCHANGE INFORMATION AT ANY TIME AND FOR ANY ASSIGNED MISSION WITH SUPERIORS AND SUBORDINATES

• COMMUNICATIONS MUST BE

• FLEXIBLE

• RELIABLE

• REDUNDANT

• GREATEST CHALLENGE - INTEROPERABILITY OF SYSTEMS

• CTF MENG RAI COMMUNICATIONS CENTER OF GRAVITY - FREQUENCY MANAGEMENT

C6 STAFF ESTIMATEC6 STAFF ESTIMATE(CONT.)(CONT.)

• CTF CRITICAL COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS - PHASING

• PHASE I - C+ 0 - C+ 2

• THAICOM - MOBILE SATELLITE

• CHENG MAI, MAI SAE, CHENG RAI, PHITSANULOK, PHANG, LUMPANG, MAE SOD (TAK), MAE HONG SON, BANKGOK

• HF RADIO

• TELEPHONE ORGANIZATION OF THAILAND (TOT)

• STAND UP COMBINED COMMUNICATIONS CONTROL CENTER (CCCC)

• FREQENCY MANAGEMENT

• C4 SITUATIONAL AWARENESS

• C4 ASSET COORDINATION/MANAGEMENT

C6 STAFF ESTIMATEC6 STAFF ESTIMATE(CONT.)(CONT.)

• CTF CRITICAL COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS - PHASING (CONT.)

• PHASE II - C+ 0 - C+ 14

• 3 SIG BN DEPLOY TAC RADIO (RL-423) - DP/IDP CAMPS

• JTF-510 - SCAMPI (TRI-BAND SATCOM) - CHENG MAI

• JTF ENABLER - TSC-93 (US MILSAT) - PHITSANULOK

• TACTICAL UNITS USE VHF, UHF, HF, CELL PHONE

• NGOS- HF, VHF, AM, FM, INMARSAT, CELL PHONE

• PHASE III/IV (C+1 TO C +90)

• TRANSITION TO MILCOM AND TOT (STRATEGIC BACKBONE)

• TACTICAL UNITS USE VHF, UHF, HF, CELL PHONE

CTF HQ

CTG N

CTG E

CTG S

Phang


Information Operations

Lieutenant Colonel Busabong

Information Operations CampaignInformation Operations Campaign

Objectives– Inform Public of CTF Relief Operations– Increase International Support

Messages/Themes– Public Service Announcements– Thai Government Actions– Contributing Nations Forces Actions

Methods– News Media– Psyop Broadcasts

Target Audience


Civil Affairs &

PSYOPS

Major Moody

CMOC

HumanitarianRelief

CoordinatorHRC

REGION

REGION

REGION

LEAD AGENCY

CMCBCTF

CTG North

CTG South

CTG East

CMOC

CMOC

CMOC

JOC HOC

Policy & Coordination

Level

Field Operational

Level

Interface

Host Nation

CMOC UN OCHA

CMOC STRUCTURE PROPOSALCMOC STRUCTURE PROPOSAL


Legal

Captain Eichelman

Model Participating Nations Model Participating Nations AgreementAgreement

Addressing issues such as: Status of Forces (jurisdiction)

Thailand has primary jurisdiction for criminal acts Waiver of government to government claims Command and control Simplified entry procedures Waiver of customs/taxes for forces and

contractors supplying the forces

Model Rules of EngagementModel Rules of Engagement

Offer Model ROE to Participating Nations– See what parts they will be able to accept

Rules for non-Thai forces– Focus on self-defense for Participating Nations– Authority to act in self-defense of other

Participating Nations Rules for Thai forces

– Focus on border security ROE Training

– ROE Cards– ROE training plan

Commander’s Guidance

Documents

COA Decision & Staff Estimates Briefing 2 Mar 01 (MPAT TE-2)