Which term is the plan type that handles crisis?

• A. CONPLAN
• B. Campaign
• C. Direct
• D. O-PLAN

Answer: (A)

In crisis planning, you use a concept-level plan that outlines how to respond to contingencies without committing to a specific operation. This type of plan is designed to be flexible and rapidly refined as more information becomes available, and it can be developed into a concrete operation plan if a decision is made to act. That’s why the correct term is CONPLAN—a Concept Plan used for crisis or contingency planning, outlining potential courses of action, command relationships, and forces needed at a high level.

By comparison, a campaign plan guides long-term, theater-wide efforts and isn’t about a specific crisis response. An OPLAN is more detailed and ready for execution, typically developed from a CONPLAN once a decision to proceed is made. The term Direct isn’t a standard planning category in this context.