Operational Structure
Definition
An organizational structure for an exercise. It consists of force elements, positions, and persons.
Use
Use this object to map all the force elements, positions, and persons for a particular operation, as well as their hierarchical relationships. You can also create relationships to objects from different structures. See also Operation, Exercise, and Relocation Planning .
For information about creating operational structures, see Creating Objects for Op. Structures/Exercise Targets .
Structure
An operational structure comprises the following objects:
A top-level force element that is identified as an operation using infotype 1956 (Operation/Exercise)
Lower-level operational force elements that are created specifically for this operation and, if required, additional force elements from other structures (see also Operational/Exercise Relationships )
Lower-level operational positions that are created specifically for this operation and, if required, additional positions from other structures (see also Command and Control Relationships (Position) )
Persons assigned to the position (see also Command and Control Relationships (Person) )
The following relationships are available in the standard system:
Relationship |
Object Types |
Meaning |
|---|---|---|
A/B 002
|
O – O |
Assigns the highest-level force element (operation) of an operational structure to a root object. |
A/B 822
|
O – O |
Assigns an operation to a force element from a different structure (command responsibility). |
A/B 823
|
O – O |
Assigns a force element to an operation or a different force element of an operational structure |
A/B 824
|
O – S |
Assigns a position to an operational structure. |
A/B 805
|
O – P S – P |
Assigns a person to an operational structure. |
O = force element, S = position, P = person
For relationships of type 823 or 824, you must distinguish between relationships with and without contingent assignments .
You can also create staff assignment proposals for planning purposes.
Example
Operational Structure Relationships (Graphical Representation)
The example in the diagram shows the following assignments:
The operation force element represents the operation. It is assigned to two objects in the organizational structure: a root object for operations (relationship 002) and a leading command (relationship 822).
The operational force element FE 1 is assigned to the operation (relationship 823).
The operational force element FE 2 is assigned to the operational force element FE1 (relationship 823). It comprises an operational position (relationship 824) that is occupied by a person (relationship 805) who occupies a position in the organizational structure (relationship 008). It also comprises a directly subordinate person (relationship 805) who also occupies a position in the organizational structure (relationship 008).
The force element FE 3 is assigned to the operational force element FE1 (relationship 823). This is part of the organizational structure (relationship 002) and takes its position from the organizational structure (relationship 003). It also has an operational position (relationship 824).