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Chapter II II-20 JP 3-60 Normally, a summary of the plan resulting from the force assignment process, once approved by the component commander, is briefed to the JFC. Generally, operations and intelligence staffs work together to produce and brief the recommended plan. At the conclusion of this phase, the stage is set for the planning and execution of operations that perform discrete tasks in synergistic support of the JFC’s over-arching objectives. (e) Issue Tasking Orders to Forces. Once the plan developed by the force assignment team is approved, tasking orders to the assigned combat and support forces are prepared and issued. Intelligence assets and organizations, which support mission planning and assessment, are also tasked during this phase. (5) At the conclusion of this phase, the stage is set for the planning and execution of operations that perform discrete tasks in synergistic support of the JFC’s overarching objectives. g. Phase 5—Mission Planning and Force Execution (1) Upon receipt of tasking orders, detailed planning must be performed for the execution of operations. Figure II-8 illustrates the typical process flow of this phase. The joint targeting process supports this planning by providing planners with direct access to detailed information on the targets, supported by the nominating component’s analytical reasoning that linked the target with the desired effect (phase 2). This will provide the background information necessary for the warfighter to focus on the JFC’s objectives as the operation unfolds. (2) Combat operations are dynamic. During execution, the operational environment changes as a result of actions from the joint force, adversary, and other actors. Figure II-8. Phase 5—Mission Planning and Force Execution Phase 5 – Mission Planning and Force Execution Fire Support Plans Plan mission/ update mission plans/ validate Issue orders Execute orders Task reattack Reprioritize assets Desired effects not achieved Evaluate Conduct dynamic assessment of target Information Operations Plan Space Plan Air Tasking Order Collection Plan Issue/Revise Plans and Orders