I Marine Expeditionary Force

From Every Clime and Place

G3 - Current Operations

The Current Operations Process:

The Current Operations (COPS) Process is currently focused on coordinating and executing "Today's Battle" when deployed or coordinating and executing "Today's Events" in garrison. The COPS Process facilitates unity of effort, enhances situational awareness, and provides integrated assessment and tracking of ongoing operations.

The OIC of COPS is the "Process Owner".

The Mission Time Horizons for COPS are: 0 - 30 days in garrison, 5 - 10 days or the next phase in combat.

The IMEF COPS section is located in the MOC COC.

Phone Directory and Points of Contact

Commercial dialing is (760) XXX-XXXX. DSN is (312) 365-XXXX for numbers with a "725-" prefix; DSN is (312) 361-XXXX for numbers with a "763-" prefix.

Current Operations OIC            725-9307
Current Operations Deputy    763-4764
Current Operations Chief        725-4275
Senior Watch Officer           725-3047
MOC Watch                                 725-4237

G3 - Future Operations

The Future Operations Process:

The Future Operations Process (FOPS) is principally focused on setting the conditions for the "Next Battle" when deployed and for the "Next Teep Event" in garrison. The FOPS Process generates internal tempo through rapid integrated planning.

The Chief of FOPS is the "Process Owner."

The Mission Time Horizons FOPS are: 3 - 365 days in garrison, 5 - 10 days or next phase in combat.

The IMEF FOPS section is located in the MOC, next to the COC.

Phone Directory and Points of Contact

Commercial dialing is (760) XXX-XXXX. DSN is (312) 365-XXXX for numbers with a "725-" prefix; DSN is (312) 361-XXXX for numbers with a "763-" prefix.

Future Operations OIC 725-9191
Future Operations Deputy 725-9083
Future Operations Chief 763-6573