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B-46. The conventional forces prepare their OPLAN or OPORD. The SOCCE prepares the linkup annex to the OPLAN or OPORD. The linkup annex contains the linkup procedures. The following sample linkup annex (Figure B-2, page B-19) is useful when planning physical or communications linkups. It is generic and serves as guidance. It may be modified, based on METT-TC. No format is prescribed for annexes; however, the five-paragraph OPORD format should be used if appropriate.

B-47. The conventional force commander normally prepares the concept for the linkup using the standard OPLAN or OPORD format procedures. The planning stage is implemented once the conventional force commander and the SOCCE’s higher SOF HQ have established the missions. An operations overlay should accompany this document as an appendix.

B-48. The linkup annex describes the locations, times, contact plan, and procedures necessary to accomplish the linkup. The following appendixes may be added to amplify the linkup annex:

• Intelligence appendix, which contains all the latest operational information, previously unknown or unpublished, concerning enemy forces, enemy defenses, and the local population.

• Fire support appendix, which prescribes the uses of available fire support during the linkup for the deployed SOF, resistance forces, and the conventional forces. Types of fire support available are also listed.

• Consolidation appendix, which describes the use of the deployed SOF or resistance force before, during, and after linkup as determined by the linkup planning conference.

• Employment appendix, which describes the role of the conventional forces before, during, and after the linkup as determined by the linkup planning conference.

Figure B-2. Sample Linkup Annex Copy No___of___Copies SFODB-090, Co C, 1st Bn, 9th SFG(A) Fort Bragg, NC 28310-5000 011700Z OCT 98 Reference No___ ANNEX___Linkup to OPORD No___

References: Maps, charts, and other documents pertaining to the linkup operational area. Time Zone Used Throughout the Annex: ZULU

Task Organization: Omitted 1. SITUATION.

a. Enemy Forces: Current enemy situation and intelligence reports. b. Friendly Forces:

(1) Mission of the conventional force commander. (2) Mission of the SOCCE.

(3) Mission of the deployed SOF element or resistance element. (4) All civilians considered to be friendly (if applicable).

(5) Units, individuals, and liaisons attached or detached and the effective time of their attachment and detachment—for example, SOCCE liaison elements attached to the conventional force linkup element NLT 72 hours before linkup.

2. MISSION. The U.S. V Corps conducts a physical linkup with SFODA 911 and resistance representatives at grid coordinates PL35061327 at 031100Z FEB 99 to conduct joint or combined operations.

3. EXECUTION.

a. Intent: The Corps will conduct a movement to contact. The 1st Armored Division will conduct the main attack and a physical linkup with SFODA 911 and resistance representatives. After the linkup, the resistance will guide the division to objective Blue and provide a blocking force.

b. Scheme of Maneuver: State in general terms the overall scheme of maneuver. (1) Conventional forces.

(2) SFODA 911 and resistance force.

c. Fire Support Plan: Coordinate with conventional force fire support element (FSE). (1) Conventional force: Types of fire support available.

(2) SFODA 911 and resistance force: Types of fire support available. (3) Naval fire support, if available.

(4) Priority of fires: All fires must be synchronized and coordinated with the conventional force FSE.

(5) Fire support coordination measures: (a) FSCLs.

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Figure B-2. Sample Linkup Annex (Continued)

(c) Coordinated fire lines (CFLs). (d) Other measures based on METT-TC.

d. Air Support: Coordinate with conventional force air coordinator. e. Subunit Missions:

(1) SOCCE liaison element. Rehearse conventional force linkup element on linkup procedures. (2) SFODA 911. Rehearse resistance linkup element on linkup procedures.

f. Coordinating Instructions: (1) DTG of linkup.

(2) Location of primary contact point. Include eight-digit grid coordinate and description. (3) Location of alternate contact point. Include eight-digit grid coordinate and description. (4) Corridors, lanes, and routes, if used.

(5) Far-recognition signal. (6) Near-recognition signal.

(7) Safety signal. Use this signal to indicate if either element is operating under duress. (8) Danger signal. Is always the absence of the safety signal.

(9) Bona fides, challenge words, and passwords, as needed. (10) Length of time to wait at the primary contact point. (11) Length of time to wait at the alternate contact point. (12) Contingency, if no contact.

(13) Uniform of linkup elements. (14) Rally points.

(15) Actions at linkup site.

(16) Time of transfer of command relationships, if required. (17) Actions and missions after linkup.

(a) Conventional forces.

(b) SFODA 911 and resistance force. (c) Joint and combined.

g. Actions on enemy contact. (1) Before linkup.

(a) Conventional forces.

(b) SFODA 911 and resistance force. (2) During linkup.

(a) Conventional forces.

(b) SFODA 911 and resistance force. (3) After linkup.

(a) Conventional forces.

(b) SFODA 911 and resistance force.

Figure B-2. Sample Linkup Annex (Continued)

4. SERVICE SUPPORT. a. Rations.

b. Arms and ammunition. c. Uniform and equipment.

d. Method of handling dead and wounded. Conventional forces must understand burial requirements unique to the resistance, if any.

e. Conventional force MEDEVAC on call for resistance forces 24 hours before linkup. NOTE: METT-TC dictates whether this support is feasible in all situations.

f. Method of handling prisoners and captured equipment. State a plan and priorities.

g. Any plans for resupply. At linkup, the conventional forces may resupply the SOF element or resistance with the following:

(1) POL and PLL for any resistance vehicles. (2) New uniforms.

(3) Weapons and ammunition. (4) Transportation for the resistance.

(5) Other resupplies, based on situation and METT-TC. 5. COMMAND AND SIGNAL.

a. Command.

(1) Chain of command. (a) Conventional forces.

(b) SFODA 911 and resistance force. (2) Location of leaders during linkup.

(a) Conventional forces.

(b) SFODA 911 and resistance force. b. Signal.

(1) Frequencies and call signs. Must be synchronized 24 hours before linkup. Communications systems must be compatible.

(a) Frequency of conventional forces.

(b) Frequency of SFODA 911 and resistance force. (c) Linkup frequency.

(d) Frequency of SOCCE.

(e) Frequency of SOCCE liaison, if used. (f) MEDEVAC frequency.

(2) Pyrotechnics and signals, including hand and arm signals, as needed. (3) Challenge words and passwords, as needed.

(4) Codes and reports, as needed.

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Figure B-2. Sample Linkup Annex (Continued)

Acknowledgment is requested. Signature Block Preparing Official: Appendixes: A - Intelligence B - Fire Support C - Consolidation D - Employment of Resistance E - Others, based on METT-TC Distribution:

Appendix C