Which statement about OPLANs is true?

• A. They identify forces and supplies and include a movement schedule to the theater; they use TPFDD to identify resources.
• B. They are identical to FUNCPLANs.
• C. They require no data on forces or movement.
• D. They are only for peacetime planning.

Answer: (A)

OPLANs outline how a campaign will unfold by specifying the forces and supplies involved and when and where they will arrive to the theater. A central element is the Time-Phased Force and Delivery Data, which provides a time-stamped plan of deployments and sustainment, making sure units and support flow in the correct sequence to enable coordinated operations. This integration of force, logistics, and arrival timing is what makes an OPLAN a comprehensive, executable plan for the theater, not just a function-specific document. OPLANs are prepared for wartime or contingencies and require detailed data on forces and movement, unlike peacetime-only or function-only plans.