FM 71-3
The Armored and Mechanized Infantry Brigade
APPENDIX G
BRIGADE PREPO AFLOAT OPERATIONS
(Continued)
CONOPS begin when the unit is notified to deploy. The division or other
higher headquarters of the brigade initiates planning. This planning sequence is
called the N-hour sequence.
| Note. |
The following example is for a brigade that is directed to deploy as part
of a division alert force. This sequence is developed around the deployment of
an initial ready company (IRC) in 18 hours, a division ready force (DRF) in 48
hours, and a division ready brigade (DRB) in 72 hours. |
| ITEM |
N-HOUR |
EVENT |
IRC |
DRF |
DRB |
DIV |
| 001 |
N+0 |
Division receives notification and notifies the appropriate units per SOP.
|
X |
X |
X |
X |
| 002 |
|
Division begins to recall and assemble personnel. |
X |
X |
X |
X |
| 003 |
|
Division transportation officer (DTO) establishes liaison with supporting
transportation operations agencies. |
|
|
X |
|
| 004 |
|
Provost marshal office is notified to open any needed installation gates. |
|
|
|
|
| 101 |
N+1 |
DRB representative is briefed on available information at the EOC. |
|
|
X |
X |
| 102 |
N+1.5 |
OPSEC and physical security measures are initiated. MI assets conduct an
OPSEC and classified information sweep of the EOC and other sensitive areas. |
X |
X |
X |
X |
| 103 |
|
MPs report to brigade EOC. |
|
|
X |
|
| 201 |
N+2 |
Separate battalions activate EOCs and enter the division command net. |
|
|
|
X |
| 202 |
|
Separate battalions activate local security measures for headquarters
buildings and motor pools per unit SOP. |
|
|
|
X |
| 203 |
|
DRB S2 identifies required map sheets (scale) and quantities and provides
requirements to G2. |
|
|
X |
X |
| 204 |
|
DRB and separate battalions dispatch LO to division EOC. |
|
|
X |
X |
| 205 |
|
DTO/ITO begins coordination for air transportation. |
|
|
X |
X |
| 206 |
|
DTO/ITO coordinates with G3 Ops to evaluate transportation requests and
give priority to IRC, DRF, and DRB respectively. |
|
|
X |
X |
| 207 |
|
DTO/ITO initiates preplanned IRC, DRF, and DRB ground transportation
requests. Dispatches as required. |
|
|
X |
X |
| 208 |
|
ITO with DTO coordination, commences preplanned pallet distribution to IRC,
DRF, and DRB. |
|
|
X |
X |
| 209 |
|
Battalions conduct SAEDA, OPSEC, and safety briefings. Report completion
of all subelements to next higher headquarters. |
X |
X |
X |
X |
| 210 |
|
SO designates SOI edition, key materiel, and operations codes. |
|
|
X |
X |
| 211 |
|
IRC personnel draw sensitive items from arms rooms. |
X |
|
|
|
| 212 |
|
IRC personnel install combat filters in protective masks. |
X |
|
|
|
| 213 |
|
IRC barracks personnel wall lockers are banded and signed over to
designated personnel. |
X |
|
|
|
| 214 |
|
IRC personnel park their POVs in a POV storage area. |
X |
|
|
|
| 215 |
N+2.5 |
Battalions submit personnel STATREPs to brigade EOC current as of N+2.
|
|
X |
X |
|
| ITEM |
N-HOUR |
EVENT |
IRC |
DRF |
DRB |
DIV |
| 301 |
N+3 |
DISCOM provides two 88M (MOS) and one forklift operator to the IRC
commander. |
X |
|
|
X |
| 302 |
|
Units report number of personnel assigned and number signed in. Provide a
shortage list, by name. |
X |
X |
X |
X |
| 401 |
N+4 |
N+4 briefing to command group, unit commanders, and principal staff. |
X |
X |
X |
X |
| 402 |
|
Make the following decisions NLT the conclusion of the N+4 briefing with
the command group:
- Are the IRC, DRF and DRB to deploy?
- Is the div(-) to deploy?
- What is the CG approved task org?
- What modes of travel will the DRF, DRB, and div(-) use?
- Are climate clothing, equipment, or immunizations required?
- Which division CP package will deploy?
- Is linguistic support required?
- Recall TDY, leave, and special duty (SD) personnel?
- Control local telephone access?
- What are the LO requirements to higher headquarters?
|
|
X |
X |
X |
| 403 |
|
Issue FRAGOs to IRC, DRF, and DRB based on N+4 decisions. |
X |
X |
X |
|
| 404 |
|
Battalions notify brigade EOC of nonessential phone lines to be
disconnected. EOC informs DOIM. |
|
X |
X |
X |
| 405 |
|
DOL opens ASPs for issue of Class V and coordinates required support.
|
|
|
|
|
| 406 |
|
G3 provides guidance on packing list for contingency area. |
|
|
|
X |
| 407 |
N+4.5 |
Battalions provide SITREP. |
|
X |
X |
X |
| 408 |
|
DRB reviews current unit family assistance plan. |
|
|
X |
|
| ITEM |
N-HOUR |
EVENT |
IRC |
DRF |
DRB |
DIV |
| 501 |
N+5 |
Transportation reports to DRB for movement of IRC personnel to APOE. |
|
|
X |
|
| 502 |
|
Units pick up SOI packages from respective SOs. |
X |
X |
X |
X |
| 503 |
|
Battalions begin preparation for overseas movement (POM) by exception.
Screen 100% of personnel. DRB S1 reports the number of exceptions that need
G1/AG, JAG, medical, and finance support. |
|
X |
X |
X |
| 504 |
|
G3/G4 identify vehicles not painted with paint scheme and establishes a
priority for painting. |
|
|
X |
X |
| 505 |
|
Battalions identify and forward any supplemental support requirements.
|
X |
X |
X |
|
| 506 |
|
DTO/ITO verifies USAF aircraft flow schedule and coordinates any critical
times. |
|
|
X |
X |
| 507 |
|
Battalions scheduled to deploy provide brigade EOC with lists of mission
essential equipment shortfalls. |
|
|
X |
X |
| 508 |
|
Draw IRC ammunition package and transport to APOE. |
|
|
X |
X |
| 509 |
|
Back-up secure communications for the EOC and the APOE are provided.
|
|
|
X |
X |
| ITEM |
N-HOUR |
EVENT |
IRC |
DRF |
DRB |
DIV |
| 601 |
N+6 |
Review all actions. Complete all N+6 actions and, until ordered, conduct an
operational halt, (except the IRC). |
X |
X |
X |
X |
| 602 |
|
Initiate packing of TOE equipment IAW load plans. Report completion to EOC.
|
|
X |
X |
|
| 603 |
|
Forward a list of nondeployables by category. |
|
|
X |
|
| 604 |
|
DISCOM and DOL provide the EOC a material readiness report on all float
assets. |
|
|
|
|
| 605 |
|
DRB unit movement officer provides DTO a copy of unit movement plans for
passengers (PAX) and equipment to deploy by air. |
|
|
X |
|
| 606 |
|
G3/DTO/ITO allocate transportation IAW N+4 decisions to DRF/DRB/DIV(-), to
move personnel and equipment with respect to priority. |
|
|
X |
X |
| 607 |
|
DTO/ITO in coordination with DRB, designates transportation to move Class V
to staging areas. |
|
|
X |
X |
| 608 |
|
DRB initiates internal cross-leveling of equipment. |
|
|
X |
|
| 609 |
|
Inventory of TA-50 initiated. Units draw shortage items from CIF IAW
established SOPs and priorities. Report completion to the EOC. |
X |
X |
X |
|
| 610 |
|
Separate battalions validate movement plans with G3/DTO/ITO. Update unit
equipment listing (UEL). |
|
|
|
X |
| 611 |
|
DRB begins coordination for logistic support requirements with DOL and DEH. |
|
X |
|
|
| 612 |
|
D/AACG is operational at APOE. |
|
|
X |
|
| 613 |
|
Medics report to support D/AACG. |
|
|
X |
|
| 614 |
|
PMO provides TCPs for movement of deploying units from the installation to
the APOE. |
|
|
|
|
| ITEM |
N-HOUR |
EVENT |
IRC |
DRF |
DRB |
DIV |
| 615 |
N+6.5 |
Coordinate for turn-in of secret and confidential documents with the DOIM
Records Management Support Branch. Coordinate turn-in of top secret documents
with the EOC. |
|
|
X |
|
| 616 |
|
Report the number of POVs to store. |
|
X |
|
|
| 617 |
|
Direct cross-leveling of equipment beyond the DRB's capability. |
|
|
|
|
| 618 |
|
Rear detachment requirements and nondeployables identified and assigned to
a provisional battalion. |
|
|
X |
X |
| 619 |
|
Draw medical items from division medical support office (DMSO) IAW
established SOPs and priorities. |
|
|
X |
|
| 701 |
N+7 |
S2 picks up maps from DMMC. |
X |
|
|
|
| 702 |
|
Begin movement to APOE. Report arrival to EOC. |
X |
|
|
|
| 801 |
N+8 |
IRC enters isolation upon arrival at APOE. |
X |
|
|
|
| 802 |
|
Coordination meeting with DTO, MCO, and IRC commander at APOE.
|
X |
|
|
|
| 803 |
|
Conduct current situation update at APOE for the IRC. |
|
|
X |
|
| 901 |
N+9 |
D/AACG liaison commences; inspection begins in the alert holding area as
the IRC arrives. |
X |
|
|
|
| ITEM |
N-HOUR |
EVENT |
IRC |
DRF |
DRB |
DIV |
| 1001 |
N+10 |
Separate battalions provide name, rank, and phone number of rear detachment
cdr to the EOC. |
|
|
|
X |
| 1002 |
|
IRC/DRF report all previous tasks completed. |
X |
X |
|
|
| 1003 |
|
MSB load teams and USAF conduct joint inspection and prepare to load IRC
pallets and vehicles on aircraft. (Based on arrival times of aircraft.) |
X |
|
|
|
| 1004 |
|
DTO/ITO begin staging rail equipment for movement to SPOE. |
|
|
X |
X |
| 1005 |
|
DRB identifies on-board ship party (OSP). |
|
|
X |
|
| 1006 |
|
DRB commence turn-in of POVs to storage area. Report completion to EOC.
|
|
|
X |
|
| 1007 |
|
EOC FWD established at the APOE. |
|
|
X |
|
| 1201 |
N+12 |
G1/AG manifest teams report to EOC FWD at APOE. |
|
|
|
X |
| 1401 |
N+14 |
DRB draws chemical protective clothing and additional contingency items,
such as special clothing and supplemental equipment. |
|
|
X |
|
| 1402 |
|
Separate battalions continue packing and initial weighing of center of
balance for possible air deployment. Report completion to EOC. |
|
|
|
X |
| 1501 |
N+15 |
IRC organizes personnel in chalk order at the personnel holding area in the
APOE. |
X |
|
|
|
| 1601 |
N+16 |
IRC final manifesting of personnel. |
X |
|
|
|
| 1602 |
|
Class VIII supplies and medical personnel for the OSP are identified. |
|
|
X |
|
| 1701 |
N+17 |
IRC personnel and TAT equipment loaded onto aircraft. |
X |
|
|
|
| ITEM |
N-HOUR |
EVENT |
IRC |
DRF |
DRB |
DIV |
| 1801 |
N+18 |
Wheels up for first IRC deployment aircraft followed by remaining aircraft
every 20 minutes. IRC follows outload sequence until completion. |
X |
|
|
|
| 1802 |
|
MEDDAC assumes operational responsibility for troop medical clinics (TMC)
upon notification. |
|
|
|
|
| 1803 |
|
Unit status reports (USR) are updated as units deploy. |
|
|
X |
X |
| 1804 |
|
DRB submits departure report and personnel daily summary per division SOP.
|
|
|
X |
|
| 2401 |
N+24 |
Logistical coordination meeting with DRF/DRB, S4, G4, DISCOM, DTO, DOL, and
DEH on deployment status. |
X |
X |
X |
|
| 2402 |
|
DRF commences preparation of bulk cargo for movement. |
|
X |
|
|
| 2403 |
|
Separate battalions draw basic load of MREs from troop installation support
activities (TISA). |
|
|
|
X |
| 2801 |
N+28 |
Class V begins arriving at DRF staging area. |
|
|
|
|
| 2802 |
|
DRF/DRB unit personnel install combat filters in protective masks. |
|
|
X
|
X |
| 2803 |
|
Separate battalions submit critical vehicle and equipment shortages
required for deployment. |
|
|
|
X |
| 2804 |
|
Manifests prepared. |
|
X |
X |
X |
| 3001 |
N+30 |
DRB requisitions and draws NBC medical items from MEDDAC (for OSP
personnel). |
|
|
X |
|
| 3002 |
|
DRB commences loading Class V ammunition and weighing and marking
equipment. |
|
|
X |
|
| 3003 |
|
DRF moves to staging area and prepares vehicles for rail movement. |
|
X |
|
|
| 3201 |
N+32 |
NBC items issued to OSP personnel. |
|
|
X |
|
| 3202 |
|
DRF loads Class V. |
|
X |
|
|
| 3601 |
N+36 |
Medics identified to support staging areas and rail sites. |
|
|
|
X |
| 3602 |
|
DRF/DRB wheeled vehicles commence marshaling. |
|
X |
X |
|
| 3603 |
|
DRB reports nondeployables to GS/AG. Nondeployables are reassigned to the
provisional battalion. |
|
|
X |
|
| ITEM |
N-HOUR |
EVENT |
IRC |
DRF |
DRB |
DIV |
| 4001 |
N+40 |
OSP personal items inventoried/receipted. OSP POV turn-in completed. |
|
X |
X |
|
| 4401 |
N+44 |
Separate battalion movement officers establish liaison with PSA and DOL. |
|
|
|
X |
| 4701 |
N+47 |
DRF begins rail loading and roadmarching to the SPOE. |
|
X |
|
|
| 4801 |
N+48 |
Begin DRF rail movement to the SPOE. |
|
X |
|
|
| 4802 |
|
PSA operational at SPOE. |
|
|
|
|
| 4803 |
|
Inventories of personal property consolidated and provided to installation
representative. |
|
|
X |
X |
| 5001 |
N+50 |
Units report residual major end items remain under control of the garrison
commander. |
|
|
X |
X |
| 5301 |
N+53 |
DRF first rail load arrives at SPOE. (Depends on TDIS of SPOE.) |
|
X |
|
|
| 5401 |
N+54 |
DRF/DRB vehicles commence movement to SPOE staging area. TTU begins
receipting for equipment. |
|
X |
X |
|
| 5801 |
N+58 |
OSP personnel depart for SPOE on order. |
|
|
X |
|
| 5802 |
|
DRF/DRB finalize ship and air manifests. |
|
X |
X |
|
| 6001 |
N+60 |
DRF reports personnel ready to move to APOE. |
|
X |
|
|
| 6501 |
N+65 |
DRF stages combat vehicles for loading of first ship. |
|
X |
|
|
| 7101 |
N+71 |
First DRB convoy movement to SPOE begins. |
|
|
X |
|
| 7201 |
N+72 |
First DRB rail movement to SPOE. |
|
|
X |
|
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