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(Annex Title) ANNEX S (SPECIAL TECHNICAL OPERATIONS) TO OPERATION PLAN/ORDER [number] [(codename)]—[issuing headquarters] [(classification of title)]

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Doctrinal references for this annex include the CJCSM 3122 series and FM 6-0.

Time Zone Used Throughout the Order: Write the time zone established in the base plan or order.

Situation. Include information affecting special technical operations that paragraph 1 of the OPLAN or OPORD does not cover or that needs expansion.

Area of Interest. Describe the area of interest as it relates to special technical operations. Refer to Annex B (Intelligence) as required.

Area of Operations. Refer to Appendix 2 (Operation Overlay) to Annex C (Operations).

Terrain. Describe the aspects of terrain that impact special technical operations. Refer to Annex B (Intelligence) as required.

Weather. Describe the aspects of weather that impact special technical operations. Refer to Annex B (Intelligence) as required.

Enemy Forces. List known and templated locations and activities of enemy special technical operations units for one echelon up and two echelons down. List enemy maneuver and other area capabilities that will impact friendly operations. State expected enemy courses of action and employment of enemy special technical operations assets. Refer to Annex B (Intelligence) as required.

Friendly Forces. Outline the higher headquarters’ special technical operation plan. List designation, location, and outline of plans of higher, adjacent, and other special technical operations assets that support or impact the issuing headquarters or require coordination and additional support.

Interagency, Intergovernmental, and Nongovernmental Organizations. Identify and describe other organizations in the area of operations that may impact the conduct of special technical operations. Refer to Annex V (Interagency Coordination) as required.

Civil Considerations. Describe the aspects of the civil situation that impact special technical operations. Refer to Annex B (Intelligence) and Annex K (Civil Affairs Operations) as required.

Attachments and Detachments. List units attached or detached only as necessary to clarify task organization. Refer to Annex A (Task Organization) as required.

Assumptions. List any special technical operations-specific assumptions that support the annex development.

Mission. State the mission of special technical operations in support of the base plan or order.

Execution.

Scheme of Special Technical Operations. Describe how the special technical operations support the commander’s intent and concept of operations. List and describe the commander’s objective for each special technical operations target set or functional area in separately numbered subparagraphs. Establish the priorities of support to units for each phase of the operation. Refer to Annex C (Operations) as required.

Capabilities Integration Matrix. Refer to Appendix 1 (Special Technical Operations Capabilities Integration Matrix) to Annex S (Special Technical Operations) as required.

Objective for Functional Area I. Describe commander’s objective for this functional area. Refer to Appendix 2 (Functional Area I Program and Objectives) to Annex S (Special Technical Operations) as required.

Objective for Functional Area II. Describe commander’s objective for this functional area. Refer to Appendix 3 (Functional Area II Program and Objectives) to Annex S (Special Technical Operations) as required.

Tasks to Subordinate Units. List special technical operations tasks assigned to specific subordinate units not contained in the base order.

Coordinating Instructions. List only instructions applicable to two or more subordinate units not covered in the base order.

Sustainment. Identify priorities of sustainment for special technical operations key tasks and specify additional instructions as required. Provide general instructions concerning the movement, support, and maintenance of special technical operations capabilities. Provide additional information on equipment to support special technical operation planning and operations. Provide any additional guidance on special technical operations-specific administrative matters. Refer to Annex F (Sustainment) as required.

Logistics. Identify unique sustainment requirements, procedures, and guidance to support special technical operations teams and operations. Specify procedures for specialized technical logistics support from external organizations as necessary. Use subparagraphs to identify priorities and specific instructions for special technical operations logistics support. Refer to Annex F (Sustainment) and Annex P (Host-Nation Support) as required.

Personnel. Use subparagraphs to identify priorities and specific instructions for human resources support, financial management, legal support, and religious support. Refer to Annex F (Sustainment) as required.

Health Service Support. Identify availability, priorities, and instructions for medical care. Refer to Annex F (Sustainment) as required.

Command and Signal.

Command.

Location of the Commander and Key Leaders. State the location of the commander and key special technical operations leaders. Provide guidance on specific approval authorities for deployment and employment of special technical operations capabilities.

Succession of Command. State the succession of command if not covered in the unit’s standard operating procedures.

Liaison Requirements. State the special technical operations liaison requirements not covered in the base order.

Control.

Command Posts. Describe the employment of special technical operations-specific command posts (CPs), including the location of each CP and its time of opening and closing.

Reports. List special technical operations-specific reports not covered in standard operating procedures. Refer to Annex R (Reports) as required.

Signal. Address any special technical operations-specific communications requirements or reports. Provide guidance on the communication methods authorized to transmit planning, coordination, deconfliction, deployment, and employment information for special technical operations capabilities included in this annex. Refer to Annex H (Signal) as required.

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Appendix 1–Special Technical Operations Capabilities Integration Matrix

Appendix 2–Functional Area I Program and Objectives

Appendix 3–Functional Area II Program and Objectives

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