What is the primary purpose of an Ops Plan in PSD operations?

• A. Provide strategic-level overview of protective operation
• B. Provide tactical-level instructions for field teams
• C. List emergency phone numbers
• D. Describe daily duty roster

Answer: (A)

The main idea behind an Ops Plan in PSD operations is to establish the strategic direction and overall approach for the protective mission. It lays out the mission goals, desired end-state, and how success will be achieved, including the coordination with clients and other agencies, the allocation of major resources, and the sequence of the operation’s phases. This high-level plan communicates the mission intent, defines roles and the chain of command, and sets the framework for risk management and decision-making so all personnel stay aligned even as circumstances change. It isn’t meant to provide the minute-by-minute field instructions, which belong in tactical plans or SOPs, nor is it simply a list of emergency contacts or a daily duty roster.