Table Of ContentDescription of document: US Department of the Army Department of Defense
Civil Disturbance Plan, “GARDEN PLOT,” 15-
February-1991
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Note: The DoD Civil Disturbance Plan, nicknamed “GARDEN
PLOT”, was superseded after the events of September 11,
2000. The replacement to Garden Plot is Concept Plan
(CONPLAN) 2502, also confusingly known as CONPLAN
3502, and is the responsibility of U. S. Northern Command.
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Four GARDEN PLOT-related documents are available from governmentattic.org:
1. US Department of the Army Civil Disturbance Plan “GARDEN PLOT” 10-September-
1968 –– available here:
DA-CivilDisturbPlanGardenPlot_1968.pdf
2. US Air Force (USAF) Reserve Operations Plan Number 355-10 – Employment of USAF
Resources in Civil Disturbances, Nickname: GARDEN PLOT, 15-November-1968 –
available here:
USAF-ROP355-10_GardenPlot_1968
3. US Department of the Army Civil Disturbance Plan “GARDEN PLOT” prepared for the
Department of Defense (DoD), 3 August 1978 – available here:
ArmyCivilDisturbPlanGardenPlot_1978.pdf
4. US Department of the Army Department of Defense (DoD) Civil Disturbance Plan,
“GARDEN PLOT,” 15 February 1991 – available here: (This document)
HEADQUARTERS,
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20310-0440
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
CIVIL DISTURBANCE PLAN
15 FEBRUARY 1991
Headquarters, Department of the Army
Washington, D.C. 20310-0440
15 February 1991
PREFACE
1. This operations plan (OPLAN) is entitled Department of
Defense Civil Disturbance Plan. Its nickname is GARDEN PLOT.
This OPLAN provides guidance and direction for participation by
all Department of Defense (DOD) components in civil disturbance
operations in support of civil authorities. All parts of this
OPLAN are unclassified.
2. In accordance with (IAW) DOD Directive 3025.12, the Secretary
of the Army is the DOD Executive Agent for military operations in
response to domestic civil disturbances within the fifty states,
District of Columbia, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, U.S. ter-
ritories and possessions, and any political subdivision thereof.
This OPLAN is published under the authority of this executive
agency. GARDEN PLOT applies to the military departments, the
unified and specified commands, the defense agencies, and other DOD
components for planning, coordinating, and executing military
operations during domestic civil disturbances.
3. This OPLAN supercedes DA Civil Disturbance Plan dated 1 March
1984. This OPLAN is effective upon publication. All supporting
planning documents should be updated IAW with this revised OPLAN
within 180 days.
4. Revision of GARDEN PLOT was prompted by the following
factors:
a. The Goldwater-Nichols Department of Defense Reorganiza-
tion Act of 1986.
b. The need to clearly establish a direct line of opera-
tional authority for domestic civil disturbance operations.
c. Various organizational changes and redesignations among
DOD components.
d. A general need to clarify and simplify GARDEN PLOT.
5. The proponent for this OPLAN is the Director of Military
Support (DOMS). Recommended changes to this plan should be
submitted to the following address:
Headquarters, Department of the Army
ATTN: DAMO-ODS
Washington, D.C. 20310-0440
i
Whenever possible, recommended changes should be submitted using
DA Form 2028, Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank
Forms, or a facsimile thereof.
ii
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONTENTS __PAGE__
Preface................................................. i
Table of Contents....................................... iii
References.............................................. vi
Basic Plan.............................................. 1
Annex A, Task Organization, Forces, and Reaction Times.. A-1
Appendix 1, Civil Disturbance Condition............. A-1-1
Tab A, Civil Disturbance Condition Action Lists. A-1-A-1
Tab B, Sample Civil Disturbance Condition
Message....................................... A-l-B-1
Annex B, Intelligence................................... B-1
Annex C, Concept of Operations.......................... C-1
Appendix 1, Alert Order.............................
Appendix 2, Reconnaissance by Joint Task Force
Commander......................................... C-2-1
Appendix 3, Notification of Reconnaissance by Joint
Task Force Commander.............................. C-3-1
Appendix 4, Presidential Proclamation............... C-4-1
Appendix 5, Presidential Executive Order............ C-5-1
Appendix 6, Execution Order......................... C-6-1
Appendix 7, Calling of Army and Air National Guard
Units Into Federal Service........................ C-7-1
Appendix 8, Special Instructions.................... C-8-1
Tab A, Special Orders........................... C-8-A-1
Annex D, Logistics...................................... D-1
Appendix 1, Suggested Materiel List for Deployment.. D-1-1
iii
Appendix 2, Supply Policy and Procedures............ D-2-1
Tab A, Procedures Prior to Deployment........... D-2-A-1
Tab B, Procedures After Deployment.............. D-2-B-1
Appendix 3, Service Support Guidance................ D-3-1
Appendix 4, List of GARDEN PLOT Materiel............ D-4-1
Appendix 5, Transportation Movements Planning....... D-5-1
Tab A, Deployment Reporting Procedure........... D-5-A-1
Annex E, Personnel...................................... E-1
Appendix 1, Medical Support......................... E-1-1
Annex F, Public Affairs................................. F-1
Appendix 1, Equipment and Space Requirements........ F-1-1
Appendix 2, Staffing Guide.......................... F-2-1
Annex G, Communications/Information Management.......... G-1
Appendix 1, Issue of GARDEN PLOT Communications/
Information Management Assets..................... G-1-1
Appendix 2, List of GARDEN PLOT Communications/
Information Management Assets..................... G-2-1
Annex H, Command Relationships.......................... H-1
Appendix 1, Command Relationships During Deployment. H-1-1
Appendix 2, Command Relationships During Employment. H-2-1
Appendix 3, Command Relationships During Redeploy-
ment................................................ H-3-1
Annex I, Planning....................................... I-1
Appendix 1, Information Planning Packet Format...... I-1-1
Tab A, Directory Format......................... I-1-A-1
Tab B, Map Format............................... I-1-B-1
Annex J, Reports ....................................... J-1
iv
Appendix 1, Joint Task Force Movement Summary....... J-1-1
Appendix 2, Spot Intelligence Report................ J-2-1
Appendix 3, Daily Intelligence Summary.............. J-3-1
Appendix 4, Situation Report........................ J-4-1
Appendix 5, Personnel Status Report................. J-5-1
Appendix 6, Logistical Status Report................ J-6-1
Appendix 7, After Action Report..................... J-7-1
Appendix 8, Quick Reaction Force Report ............ J-8-1
Annex K, Loan/Lease of Department of Defense Resources.. K-1
Appendix 1, Request and Report Format............... K-1-1
Appendix 2, Sample Loan Agreement................... K-2-1
Appendix 3, Sample Lease Agreement.................. K-3-1
Annex L, Explanation of Terms........................... L-1
Annex M, Civil Disturbance Operations Involving U.S.
Coast Guard........................................... M-1
Appendix 1, Memorandum of Understanding Between the
United States Army and the United States Coast
Guard Concerning Civil Disturbance Plans and
Operations Including Terrorist Incidents.......... M-1-1
Annex N, Protection of Federal Property and Functions
N-1
Annex 0, Assistance to the Federal Bureau of Investiga-
tion in Combatting Terrorism ......................... O-1
Annex P, Funding ........................................ P-1
Appendix 1, Cost Report Format....................... P-1-1
Annex Z, Distribution.................................... Z-1
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REFERENCES TO DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CIVIL DISTURBANCE PLAN
REFERENCES APPLICABLE TO
Statutes
Title 10, Chapter 15, United States Code Entire Plan
31 United States Code 1535 (Economy Act) Entire Plan
10 United States Code 331 Annex K
18 United States Code (Posse Comitatus Act) Entire Plan
Public Law 97-124 (Federal Tort Claims Act) Annex E
Goldwater-Nichols 1986 DOD Reorganization Act Entire Plan
41 United States Code 3732 Annex P
Department of Defense Directives
DOD Directive 3025.12, Employment of Military Entire Plan
Resources in the Event of Disturbances
DOD Directive 5200.27, Acquisition of Entire Plan
Information Concerning Persons and
Organizations not Affiliated with the
Department of Defense
DOD Directive 5240.1-R, Procedures Governing Annex B
the Activities of DOD Intelligence Components
that Affect United States Persons
DOD Directive 7200.9, Financing and Reporting Annex J
Costs of Military Resources Used in Civil
Disturbances
Joint Publications
Joint Pub 0-2, Unified Action Armed Forces Entire Plan
(UNAAF)
Joint Pub 1-02, DOD Dictionary of Military Entire Plan
and Associated Terms
Joint Pub 1-03, Joint Reporting Structure Annexes C & J
(JRS)
vi
Joint Pub 4-04, Mobility System Policies, Annex D
Procedures and Considerations
Plans
Current Army Capabilities Plan Annex D
Postal Augmentation Plan, GRAPHIC HAND Annex E
DLA War and Emergency Plan, Annex 5, Entire Plan
Domestic Emergencies
Service Manuals
FM 10-69, Petroleum Supply Point Equipment Annex D
and Operations
FM 19-15, Civil Disturbances Entire Plan
FM 21-31, Topographic Symbols Annex I
Service Regulations/Pamphlets
AR 1-4, Employment of Department of the Army Annex K
Resources in Support of the United States
Secret Service (SECNAVINST 3020.4/AFR 205-12)
AR 5-9, Intraservice Support Installation Annex E
Area Coordination
AR 25-1, The Army Information Resources Annexes C & E
Management Program
AR 27-20, Claims Annex E
AR 37-1, Army Accounting Guidance and Fund Annex P
Control
AR 37-111, Working Capitol Funds - Army Stock Annex C
Fund; Uniform Policies, Principles, and
Procedures Governing Army Stock Funds
Operations
AR 40-2, Army Medical Treatment Facilities: Annex E
General Administration
AR 40-3, Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Care Annex E
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