Operation Plan Template Page 7
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43[Month Day, Year]
[Organization Name] Manual ####.#
CHAPTER 1:
INTRODUCTION
The introduction should briefly stress how the organization supports the missions of its parent
organization and that a continued continuity of operations under any circumstance is needed to
ensure there is no disruption in service. Sample text for this section includes:
The [Organization Name] supports the overall [enter parent organization name here] mission
by [enter text to describe how your organization supports the mission of the parent
organization here]. To accomplish its mission, [Organization Name] must ensure that
operations continue efficiently, with minimal disruption to essential functions, especially during
an emergency. While the severity and consequences of an emergency cannot be predicted,
effective contingency planning can minimize the impact on [Organization Name] missions,
personnel, and facilities.
1.1
P
URPOSE
The Purpose section should briefly address the devolution of operations concept for the
organization and its relationship to continuity of operations. Sample text for this section
includes:
This Devolution of Operations Plan supports overall [Organization Name] Continuity of
Operations planning, and provides procedures, guidance, and organizational structure to ensure
the continuation of [Organization Name] essential functions in the event that the [Organization
Name] primary operating facility is incapacitated and personnel are unavailable or incapable of
deploying to the [enter continuity facility name here]. In this situation, management,
leadership responsibility, and essential functions will devolve to the designated [Organization
Name] devolution of operations sites in [enter location information here], along with several
other satellite and subcomponent offices.
1.2
P
O
LAN
RGANIZATION
The plan organization section should briefly orient readers to the layout of the devolution of
operations plan for the organization. Sample text for this section includes:
Chapter 1 of the plan outlines the basic policies, definitions, and assumptions that form the
framework for the plan. Chapter 2 introduces concepts relevant to the development and
execution of the Devolution of Operations Plan. Chapter 3 assigns responsibilities to the
respective [Organization Name] offices and divisions tasked with planning and implementing
devolution. Chapter 4 provides an operational overview of devolution implementation, and
Chapter 5 addresses specific devolution of operations support procedures and requirements.
The appendices, A through E, serve to amplify or expand upon information discussed in the plan
and may prove useful in understanding new concepts introduced in the body of the plan.
Appendix A contains a list of the essential functions of the [Organization Name] offices and
divisions. Appendix B provides specific information on vital records and continuity
communications requirements, and Appendix C provides information regarding the devolution of
operations sites. Appendix D provides a listing of all [Organization Name] devolution of
operations Emergency Response Group (DERG) personnel, including headquarters, regional, and
subcomponent staff. Appendix E is an alphabetical listing of the acronyms used in this plan.
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