What is an OPLAN?

• A. An abbreviated plan that may require expansion to become an OPLAN
• B. A plan that documents only logistics and resources
• C. A written description of the combatant commander's concept of operations to counter a perceived threat and includes all required annexes, appendices, and a supporting TPFDD; COMPLETE
• D. A strategic-level doctrine framework

Answer: (C)

OPLAN is a fully developed, executable plan for a named operation. It translates the combatant commander's concept of operations into a concrete, time-bound sequence of actions, detailing who does what, when, and with which forces and resources. It includes all required annexes and appendices and a supporting Time-Phased Force and Deployment Data (TPFDD), which shows the deployment and movement timelines for units and support elements. Because it is COMPLETE, the plan is ready for execution, not just a broad idea. This distinguishes it from an abbreviated plan that still needs substantial development, from a document focusing only on logistics, or from a strategic doctrine framework, which provides guidance but not an executable plan.