The graphic depicts the Rapid Response Planning Process, which is a time-constrained version of of the Marine Corps Planning Process. The R2P2 enables the MEU to plan and begin execution of certain tasks within six hours and is highly dependent on the use of standing operating procedures. Leaders from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Amphibious Squadron Five attended the Expeditionary Warfare Staff Planners course (R2P2) aboard Naval Amphibious Base Coronado and aboard the USS Makin Island (LHD8) while in port at Naval Base San Diego, Calif., April 12-22, 2016.(U.S. Marine Corps graphic illustration by GySgt. Rome Lazarus) - The graphic depicts the Rapid Response Planning Process, which is a time-constrained version of of the Marine Corps Planning Process. The R2P2 enables the MEU to plan and begin execution of certain tasks within six hours and is highly dependent on the use of standing operating procedures. Leaders from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Amphibious Squadron Five attended the Expeditionary Warfare Staff Planners course (R2P2) aboard Naval Amphibious Base Coronado and aboard the USS Makin Island (LHD8) while in port at Naval Base San Diego, Calif., April 12-22, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps graphic illustration by GySgt. Rome Lazarus)

Lt. Col. Jason Holden, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 commanding officer, listens to a brief during a simulated exercise as part of the staff planning course for the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Amphibious Squadron Five here Jan. 24. The two-weeklong training evolution focused senior leaders on the rapid response planning process, or R2P2, and developed skills pivotal to planning the missions anticipated during their future deployment. - Lt. Col. Jason Holden, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 commanding officer, listens to a brief during a simulated exercise as part of the staff planning course for the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Amphibious Squadron Five here Jan. 24. The two-weeklong training evolution focused senior leaders on the rapid response planning process, or R2P2, and developed skills pivotal to planning the missions anticipated during their future deployment.