GTA 31-01-003

Dated January 2020

186 pages.

Special Operations Mission Planning

This publication outlines the planning process as it relates to a  Special Forces (SF) operational detachment–alpha (ODA) conducting deliberate planning for special operations. Planning is an essential task common to all aspects of SF operations.

Army special operations forces (ARSOF) provide our nation with unique, sophisticated, and tailored capabilities operating in ambiguous, high-risk environments around the world. It is critical that everything addressed during planning is useful and functional. Once planned,

the actions of the ODA at the tactical level often have effects at the operational or strategic level. SF planning will take into consideration the full range of the lethal and nonlethal effects based on the combined capabilities of special operations forces available. This planning process supports the United States Government and coalition partner nation objectives.

Every member of an ODA must understand and be able to actively contribute to the planning process to ensure success.

This book is a "BIG" (8 1/2 inches high by 11 inches wide) size -  This website also has the popular "mini" (7 1/4 inches high by 5 1/2 inches wide) size.

 The binding is with coil, allowing easy flipping of pages without jamming.

The color covers are laminated for weather protection with black and white inside printing.