Religious Support Mission Planning: Facts, Assumptions & Tasks

RUNNING ESTIMATE (PAGE 1 OF 5) UNIT: DTG: EVENT: I. GATHER FACTS AND ASSUMPTIONS: (The UMT gathers information concerning the assigned mission and divide this information into two categories: Facts and Assumptions FACTS ON: -Special religious needs of Soldiers (refer to Religious Preference Profile (RPP) & ad hoc query) *ASSUMPTIONS ON: -Special religious needs of Soldiers (refer to Religious Preference Profile (RPP) & ad hoc query) -Location/Movement of UMT by phase -Location/Movement of UMT by phase -Enemy and friendly dispositions -Enemy and friendly dispositions -Available troops/ -Unit strengths -Available troops/ -Unit strengths -Material readiness/-Cmd s intent -Material readiness/-Cmd s intent -Logistical & Communication support -Logistical & Communication support *NOTE: When facts essential to planning RS are not available, the UMT must make assumptions. In the absence of facts, assumptions are used to fill gaps Mission Implied and specified tasks from the higher headquarters. For example area RS may be implied but not specified by higher headquarters. Example: protection of religious shrines, or sacred sites in AO. METT-TC Enemy How the enemy may threaten the religious support mission. How religion plays a part in the enemy s capacity or inclination to fight Terrain and Weather Weather extremes, assessment of terrain, boundaries of AOR Troops Operational OPTEMPO of Soldiers determines their availability for religious support. UMT adjusts its schedule to match Soldier s schedules. Assess and advice commander on troop morale, spiritual health. Time Available Assessment of time required for planning. Consider traveling time. Civil Considerations -Understand operational religious environment - religious implications for COA -anticipate negative impacts on local religious climate

RUNNING ESTIMATE UNIT: (PAGE 2 OF 5) DTG: EVENT: II. ANALYZE THE MISSION: (The UMT identifies implied tasks and determines essential tasks *ESSENTIAL TASKS: *IMPLIED TASKS: 1._____________________________________ 1._____________________________________ 2._____________________________________ 2._____________________________________ 3._____________________________________ 3._____________________________________ 4._____________________________________ 4._____________________________________ 5._____________________________________ 5._____________________________________ 6._____________________________________ 6._____________________________________ 7._____________________________________ 7._____________________________________ 8._____________________________________ 8._____________________________________ 9._____________________________________ 9._____________________________________ 10.____________________________________ 10.____________________________________ *NOTE: Through out the entire mission analysis process, the UMT consider 3 important factors: UNIT MORALE, ETHICAL & MORAL IMPLICATIONS, IMPACT OF LOCAL RELIGION ON THE MISSION. These 3 factors will dictate the length of the UMT s task list.

RUNNING ESTIMATE DTG: (PAGE 3 OF 5) UNIT: EVENT: III. DEVELOP COURSES OF ACTION: The UMT considers the RELIGIOUS, MORAL, ETHICAL implications of each COA proposed. COURSE OF ACTION RELIGIOUS IMPLICATION OF PROPOSED COA 1._____________________________________ 1._____________________________________ 2._____________________________________ 2._____________________________________ 3._____________________________________ 3._____________________________________ 4._____________________________________ 4._____________________________________ 5._____________________________________ 5._____________________________________ 6._____________________________________ 6._____________________________________ 7._____________________________________ 7._____________________________________ 8._____________________________________ 8._____________________________________ 9._____________________________________ 9._____________________________________ 10.____________________________________ 10.____________________________________ RFI s REQUESTED FROM/SUBJET DTG OPENED DTG CLOSED

RUNNING ESTIMATE DTG: (PAGE 4 OF 5) UNIT: EVENT: IV. ANALYZE AND COMPARE COA: The UMT analysis consists of two parts: WAR-GAMING & COMPARISON OF COA. WAR GAMING COMPARE COAs Possible outcomes COA 1 _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ Possible outcomes COA 2 _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ Possible outcomes COA 2 _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _______________________________________ _____________________________________ _______________________________________ _____________________________________ NOTES:

RUNNING ESTIMATE DTG: (PAGE 5 OF 5) UNIT: EVENT: V. MAKE A RECOMMENDATION: Commanders may agree on a recommendation, modify it or select and different one . Once the Cmd decides on a COA, preparation for rehearsals begin. Approved COAs are the basis for the Religious Support Plan. UMT NEEDS TO PARTICIPATE IN REHEARSALS IN ORDER TO TEST THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE RSP Rehearsal Type Time Location Back Brief Rock drill Combined Arm Rehearsal CSS Rehearsal

Staff Section: Chaplain Prepared By: XXXXX DTG: ######ABC## Facts: 15 Feb Liberation Day (often celebrated with gunfire) Assumptions: Will have tent for chapel services and counseling 25 Feb Ash Weds (Christian and Catholic holiday) Will encounter at least two significantly different forms of Islam (Taliban = extremist, Sunni of Hanafi School, heavily influenced by Sufism = mystical and tolerant) Require Security Escort Primarily Located at FOB Dallas Important to engage the local Mullahs Will circulate the AOR with SCO and CSM Some Mullahs have been known to blow off Commanders preferring to speak with Chaplain as fellow religious leader Tasks: S I Will provide weekly worship services, religious support, and counseling to all troops attached to CAV, including Troops located at COPS X X Will perform Protestant Services at FOB Dallas every Sunday at 0800 and 1800 X X Will provide for Catholic Service every Tuesday at FOB Dallas at 1700 Will provide for LDS Service every Monday at 2000 X Provide Casualty ministry as needed Issues / Outstanding Key RFIs (Submit Thru Deputy BTL CPT) Limitations Assets Available How are we going to get Priest to us? Religious affairs specialist No air transportation assets available Catholic Priest and LDS Leader available Require security escort for ground movement Will deploy with 90 days of religious supplies UMT has non-tactical vehicle