What are the typical contents of a COORD card?

• A. A log of communications traffic
• B. A standardized mission briefing slide deck
• C. A consolidated schedule of events
• D. A condensed collection of CONOPS, ATO, SPINS, and OPTASKS

Answer: (D)

A COORD card is a compact reference that pulls together the essential planning directives needed to coordinate a mission. The best contents are a condensed collection of CONOPS, ATO, SPINS, and OPTASKS because these elements provide the overall approach to how the operation will be executed (CONOPS), the specific orders for what units will do and when (ATO), any special instructions that modify standard procedures for this mission (SPINS), and the detailed tasks assigned to different elements (OPTASKS). This combination ensures everyone has a synchronized, quick-to-review source of the critical directives and procedures. The other options miss key aspects: a log of communications traffic describes past communications rather than mission directives; a standardized briefing deck serves as a briefing tool rather than the execution orders; a schedule of events gives timing but not the operational directives and tasks guiding execution.