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Commander's Intent and Vision of Resolution. The operational logic is the commander’s assessment of the problem and approach toward solving it. Commanders express it as the commander’s intent. Ideally, the operational logic is expressed clearly and simply but in comprehensive terms, such as what the commander envisions achieving with various components or particular LLOs. This short statement of the operational logic helps subordinate commanders and planners, as well as members of other agencies and organizations, see the campaign’s direction. It provides a unifying theme for interagency planning.

In addition, commanders also issue a form of planning guidance called the vision of resolution. The vision of resolution is usually expressed in the form of LLOs. LLOs for a counterinsurgency may include the following:

• Conduct information operations.
• Conduct combat operations/civil security operations.
• Train and employ HN security forces.
• Establish or restore essential services.
• Support development of better governance.
• Support economic development.

By broadly describing how the LLOs interact to achieve the end state, commanders provide the operational logic to link the various components in a comprehensive framework. This framework guides the initiative of subordinate commanders as they establish local conditions that support achieving the overall end state. It also promotes unity of effort between key participants, in particular, among joint, interagency, multinational, and HN partners.

Source: FM 3-24

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The following are types of Logical Lines of Operations in Counterinsurgency Operations

• Combat Operations/Civil Security Operations LLO
• Considerations for Information Operations LLO
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• Host-Nation Security Forces LLO
• Information Operations in Counterinsurgency