What actions should we consider at this point in the scenario?

COA Development

Keep in mind... strategic direction/leadership intent & operational environment

Commander's intent – "To protect & defend the US, its territories, & allies’ national security interests through all instruments of power across the competition continuum; aim to secure Pirtuni, stabilizing its territory and population, and eradicating malign influence and violent extremist organizations."

 - Specified Tasks: Secure Pirtuni's sovereignty, gain all-domain superiority​

 - Implied Tasks: Strengthen partnerships, improve INFOWAR capabilities​

 - Essential Tasks: Ensure military readiness, enhance cyber defense


CC critical info requirements
(PIR) Identify insurgent groups' details/origins ​

(PIR) What are the groups’ capabilities, allies, locations ​

(PIR) Through which avenues is INFOWAR being delivered? ​

(FFIR) What are the vulnerabilities in Pirtuni’s government and military? ​

(FFIR) Which partner nations announced support and aid to Pirtuni? ​

(FFIR) Posture of allied/NATO forces? (location, composition, capabilities, readiness