(DoD, NATO) A plan which has been drafted and coordinated by the originating headquarters, and is ready for external coordination with other military headquarters. It cannot be directly implemented by the issuing commander, but it may form the basis for an operation order issued by the commander in the event of an emergency. See also coordinated draft plan; draft plan; final plan; operation plan.
Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. 31 January 2011.
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