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H-1 APPENDIX H DEFENSE SUPPORT OF CIVIL AUTHORITIES PLANNING FORMAT (NOTIONAL) Below is a sample format that a joint force staff can use as a guide when developing a joint OPLAN. The exact format and level of detail may vary somewhat among joint commands, based on theater-specific requirements and other factors. However, joint OPLANs/CONPLANs contain the basic five paragraphs (such as paragraph 3, “Execution”) and their primary subparagraphs (such as paragraph 3a, “Concept of Operations”). The JPEC typically refers to a joint contingency plan that encompasses more than one major operation as a campaign plan, but JFCs prepare a plan for a campaign in joint contingency plan format. a. Copy Number b. Issuing Headquarters c. Place of Issue d. Effective Date-Time Group e. OPERATION PLAN: (Number or Code Name) f. USXXXXCOM OPERATIONS TO . . . g. References: (List any maps, charts, and other relevant documents deemed essential to comprehension of the plan.) 1. Situation a. General. Describe the situation that requires DSCA. Identify the support category or categories of effort: domestic emergencies, law enforcement support or other domestic activities. (DSCA categories and mission types may overlap and/or occur simultaneously depending on scenario). b. Area of Concern (1) AOR. Outline the commander’s operational area. (2) Area of Interest. (3) Operational Area. c. Deterrent Options. (If applicable)