A concept of operations (abbreviated CONOPS, CONOPs, or ConOps) is a document describing the characteristics of a proposed system from the viewpoint of an individual who will use that system.It is used to communicate the quantitative and qualitative system characteristics to all stakeholders.
Description: The format and contents of a concept of operations (ConOps) document are described. A ConOps is a user-oriented document that describes system characteristics for a proposed system from the users' viewpoint. The ConOps document is used to communicate the overall quantitative and qualitative system characteristics to the user, buyer, developer and other organizational elements (e.g. training, facilities, staffing and maintenance). A concept of operations (abbreviated CONOPS, CONOPs, or ConOps) is a document describing the characteristics of a proposed system from the viewpoint of an individual who will use that system. It is used to communicate the quantitative and qualitative system characteristics to all stakeholders. In the field of joint military operations, a CONOPS in DoD terminology is a verbal or graphic statement that clearly and concisely expresses what the joint force commander intends to accomplish and how it will be done using available resources. Barriers to Effective CONOPs Use Our research indicates that there are four barriers to the use of CONOPs throughout the acquisition lifecycle. These barriers include: 1. Definition and Purpose. There is variance in the term used to describe a CONOPs document, as well as an inconsistent application of the term. A CONOPs that only speaks to a specific community may be problematic in its potential to lack sufficient detail required by the unaddressed audience. Timing and Placement in the Acquisition Lifecycle. The placement of the CONOPs refers to the insertion point of the CONOPs into the larger acquisition activity. ConOps development is the first step in the System Engineering Life Cycle process, which involves eight basic steps in total: Step 1 Concept of Operations – The manner in which the system will be used. Step 2 Requirements – The general and specific definition of what the system will do. In sum, a flash flood EWS ConOps needs to be a readable, comprehensive, and guiding docu-. ment that enables all stakeholders – both strategic and operational – to understand the who, when, where, why, what, and how of the EWS. A Concept of Operations (CONOPS) is a verbal or graphic statement of a commander’s assumptions or intent in regard to an operation or series of operations as defined by Joint Publication 1-02 “DoD Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms” . It’s designed to give an overall picture of an operation. Template: Concept of Operations (CONOPS). In Acquisitions, a CONOPS is used to examine current and new and/or proposed capabilities required to solve a current or emerging problem. In this final chapter, we explore the development of a Concept of Operations (ConOps) for a flash flood early warning system (EWS). Flash flood EWSs are complex systems, and so this chapter explains the purpose of a ConOps within the context of the “system engineering life cycle process”. In sum, a flash flood EWS ConOps needs to be a readable, comprehensive, and guiding docu-. ment that enables all stakeholders – both strategic and operational – to understand the who, when, where, why, what, and how of the EWS. General Information/Narrative [Suggest Change]. As defined in Joint Publication 1-02, CONOPs is a verbal or graphic statement, in broad outline, of a commander’s assumptions or intent in regard to an operation or series of operations. The concept is designed to give an overall picture of the operation. Also called commander’s concept or CONOPS. (JP 5-0) (Source: Joint Publication 1-02, Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms). “A. Concept of Operations (ConOps) describes the likely operation of a future or existing system in the terminology of its users, providing important information for the acquisition and/or development of that system. In sum, a flash flood EWS ConOps needs to be a readable, comprehensive, and guiding docu-. ment that enables all stakeholders – both strategic and operational – to understand the who, when, where, why, what, and how of the EWS. (Source: Manual for the Operation of the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS)). As defined in Joint Publication 1-02, CONOPs is a verbal or graphic statement, in broad outline, of a commander’s assumptions or intent in regard to an operation or series of operations. The concept is designed to give an overall picture of the operation. Also called commander’s concept or CONOPS. (JP 5-0) (Source: Joint Publication 1-02, Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms).
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