Assessments and Measures of Effectiveness in Stability Operations Handbook
Handbook 10-41
May 2010
Appendix A - Tactical Conflict Assessment Planning Framework Tool Kit
The tactical conflict assessment planning framework (TCAPF) tool kit on the following pages assists units in implementing the TCAPF methodology. It consists of the basic four question questionnaire; progresses though the advanced questionnaire cards A through D; the political, military, economic, social, information, infrastructure (PMESII) matrix; collection planner; prioritization matrix; sample TCAPF spreadsheet; and stability matrix. This tool kit is the basis for a successful assessment program. A numeric scale is provided for many answers to assist in recording the degree of the responses. This scale (higher is better) is used to provide a numeric measure for responses and highlight problem areas.
The first page of the tool kit is the basic four question questionnaire. It is simple to fill out and easy to use. It should be checked for completeness by the collector and supervisor. Handle these documents with care and do not share them with unauthorized personnel.
Card A is the advanced assessment questionnaire dealing with governance. This questionnaire measures how much trust is in national and local institutions such as national government, provincial government, local government, civil courts, criminal courts, police, army, coalition forces, tribal leaders, religious leaders, local social service organizations, and news media.
Card B is the advanced assessment questionnaire dealing with security. This questionnaire captures the population's perspective on the security situation. It is important to follow the directions on every heading, especially question 5-"Whom do you think can effectively address the threats you identified." Follow up questions may be needed to determine the strength of the answer.
Card C is the advanced assessment questionnaire for rule of law. It will provide a measure of how the population perceived its judicial system. It also measures the perceived fairness and corruption of the judicial and law enforcement systems.
Card D is the advanced assessment questionnaire for essential services. This card measures what services are available to the population and which services are most needed. This card can be tailored to specific situations and the operational environment. Rural villages and cities have different needs and priorities.
Card E is the advanced assessment questionnaire for livelihoods. This measures the economic reality of the population. It also measures the perception of whether some groups are financially better off than others.
Figure A-1. TACPF questionnaire
Figure A-2. Advanced assessment questionnaire card A
Figure A-3. Advanced assessment questionnaire card B
Figure A-4. Advanced assessment questionnaire card C
Figure A-5. Advanced assessment questionnaire card D
Figure A-6. Advanced assessment questionnaire card E
Figure A-7. Political, military, economic, social, information, infrastructure-physical environment, time (PMSEII-PT) matrix
For Army planning, the suffix PT (physical environment, time) can be added to this matrix form to create the PMESII-PT framework. This tool helps commanders and staffs analyze the operational environment.
Figure A-8. Sample TACPF collection planner
This sample TCAPF collection planner is helpful to companies and battalions in organizing their collection efforts. The information in the right-hand column is entered by the unit. The information in the left-hand column can be adjusted by the unit to suit the situation. After collection, this planner should be used to check the TCAPF questionnaires to ensure they were collected in accordance with the collection plan.
Figure A-9. Sources of instability matrix
The sources of instability chart lists the population's grievances (sources of instability) as discovered in the TCAPF questionnaire and assessment process. This information is used to fill out the TCAPF prioritization matrix.
Figure A-10. TACPF prioritization matrix
The priority matrix lists the identified causes of instability and conflict gathered through collection and analyzed. Causes are listed and assigned a priority. This matrix can be used at the tactical level and higher echelons. This matrix is helpful in targeting the most important causes of instability and conflict.
Figure A-11. Sample TACPF spreadsheet
This sample spreadsheet used to compile TCAPF questionnaire data. This aid can be used to organize data for further analysis. This spreadsheet can be tailored to individual unit needs. For example, village names can be substituted for province names. There is no set format for this spreadsheet and it can be locally created by the unit.
Figure A-12. Stability matrix
The stability matrix and program activities should form the basis for the stabilization plan. The plan should target the least stable areas and ensure instability does not spread.
The stabilization plan should be nested with the higher headquarters plan and include tactical details on how stabilization activities will be implemented and synchronized.
The causes of instability and conflict are gathered in the assessment process using the TCAPF as a tool.
The TCAPF data should also be collated at the next higher level to develop and/or validate stability assessments at the sub regional, regional, and national levels.
The assessment process supports the stability matrix by providing quality input and supporting its usefulness as a planning/tracking tool.
Note: The notes marked by an asterisk (*) at the bottom of the matrix assist in understanding the relationship between the stability matrix and measures of effectiveness with affects attainment and measures of performance with task accomplishment.
Figure A-13. Sources of stability matrix
The sources of stability matrix lists strengths that can potentially be built on to foster stability as discovered in the TCAPF questionnaire and assessment process.
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