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COMMON OPERATIONAL PICTURE (COP)

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Common Operational Picture (COP)

  • Part of the Global baseline
  • The mechanism for distributed data processing and exchange environment
  • Allows each AOR to tailor the view to their command role (ISAF or OEF)
  • Key tool for Commanders in planning, conducting operations, monitoring execution and coordinating operations
  • Currently used to execute operational directives with Joint Task Forces (JTF) and individual units
  • Critical tool in Allied and Coalition Operations (ISAF, NATO, NORAD, USFK, USFJ, etc)
  • Used to correlate and share situational awareness, monitor and assist in mission employment
  • Provides asymmetric capability that no other nation provides