The Operational Period Briefing (OPB) is a key tool that the commander and staff use to communicate the commander’s intent and plan for an operation. It is a continuous process that begins when the commander conceives of the operation and ends when the operation is complete. The following are the key elements of an OPB:

1. The commander’s intent.

2. The concept of operations.

3. The operational environment.

4. The adversary’s course of action.

5. The friendly course of action.

6. The risks and assumptions.

7. The resources.

8. The timeline.

9. The coordination instructions.

10. The information requirements.

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