JP 515(L) - Crisis Action Planning (CAP) Personnel Account of HA/DR

Thesis: In an uncertain international environment, it is nearly impossible to envision all potential threats to US security. It is likely that future threats will require crisis action planning to develop campaign plans in minimum time. The Joint Operation Planning and Execution System process involving the time-sensitive development of joint operation plans and orders in response to an imminent crisis. Crisis action planning (CAP) follows prescribed crisis action procedures to formulate and implement an effective response within the time frame permitted by the crisis. The time-sensitive planning for the deployment, employment, and sustainment of assigned and allocated forces and resources that occurs in response to a situation that may result in actual military operations. Crisis action planners base their plan on the circumstances that exist at the time planning occurs. Having demonstrated the ability to develop a Strategic Concept in a deliberate process, students will gain an appreciation for the process of developing an executable plan in a crisis situation.