VisPlan - Visual Plans for Better Outcomes

Execute Defence Strategy with Structured Operational Planning

Plan and execute an interoperable and digitally connected Defense Force to orchestrate synchronized activities across all domains and environments to create effects in the three MDO dimensions

Defence strategies often span multi-domain operations, leveraging diverse capabilities across operational units. While strategic plans are well-defined, translating them into coordinated execution now requires faster tempo than ever before.

Structure strategic plans

Maintain operational visibility

Cloud-enabled operations

Structure and coordinate operations across Land, Maritime, Air, Space and Cyber

The image illustrates how VisPlan structures a representative Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) planning approach into seven capability lines. The construct is anchored by the defined Objectives and the desired End State, also referred to as the Position Statement, depicted on the right side of the plan.

Each Domain line identifies the critical Capabilities required to achieve the stated objectives. These capabilities represent the intended operational effects and initiatives associated with each capability and collectively contribute to the realization of the Effects and ultimately the End State.

The circle divides the plan into a series of Dimensions, representing the operational stages or focus of execution. These phases provide a temporal and logical structure for the sequencing and synchronization of activities across capabilities and domains.

Multi-Domain Operations are defined, directed, and coordinated at the strategic political and/or military level, from which planning guidance is derived and execution is conducted across relevant domains.

Cross-Domain Coordination

Operational Visibiltiy & Control

Support command decisions with live operational data

The VisPlan format is suitable for planning at the strategic, operational and tactical levels of command. This example illustrates how the operational Maritime Security Operation (MSO) can be planned and conducted at the tactical level of Sea Control using VisPlan.

During execution, Command and Control (C2) activities support the continuous collection and processing of tactical data for situational awareness and reporting. The planning staff can update or modify tactical graphics and plan data on demand in response to changes in the operational environment or the issuance of new orders.

Updates within VisPlan can be implemented immediately, as the essential planning data, graphics, and operational data are digitally interconnected, enabling rapid adjustment of the plan and supporting timely command decision-making.

Multi Level Execution

Specific Operations

Real-Time Plan Updates

Update operational plans in seconds, with changes instantly communicated.

Reduced Planning Complexity

Main plan breaks down into Sub-plans to structure plan hierarchy.

Chain of Command

Plans are broken down across the levels of command and responsibility.