What is a CONPLAN?

• A. A plan that documents only logistics and resources
• B. A full, detailed plan with complete TPFDD
• C. A budget and resource allocation plan
• D. An operational plan in an abbreviated format that may require considerable expansion or alteration to convert it into an OPLAN and may or may not have an associated TPFDD

Answer: (D)

A CONPLAN is an operational plan prepared in an abbreviated format that outlines the concept and proposed actions for a potential operation. It isn’t a full, detail-heavy plan; it’s a starting point that can be expanded or altered significantly to become a complete plan (OPLAN). Whether a TPFDD (Time-Phased Force and Date) is included isn’t fixed—it may be present or not, depending on the situation and planning needs. This makes the described option the best fit: an abbreviated plan that may require substantial expansion to become an OPLAN and may or may not have an associated TPFDD.

It isn’t limited to documenting only logistics and resources, nor is it a full, detailed plan with all portions and a complete TPFDD, nor just a budget and resource allocation plan.