Which document outlines the concept of operations for a planned operation?

• A. OPORD
• B. CONOP
• C. FRAGORD
• D. WARNORD

Answer: (B)

The main idea tested is identifying the document that communicates the overall approach for how a planned operation will be conducted. A concept of operations (CONOP) outlines the high-level plan: the intent, the proposed sequence of actions, the arrangement of forces and command relationships, and how the operation will be synchronized to achieve the mission. It serves as a planning staple early in the process, giving subordinates and staffs a clear picture of the approach so they can align their efforts and develop detailed plans and orders later.

This is the best choice because it focuses on the methodology and arrangement for carrying out the operation, rather than on execution details. An OPORD, by contrast, is the formal order that translates the plan into actionable tasks—who does what, when, and where. A FRAGORD is a modification to an existing OPORD issued during execution to address changes, and a WARNORD is an alert to begin planning with initial intent but without full execution detail.