FY 2010 OPERATION STONEGARDEN (OPSG) 


Operations Order Template 

As part of the FY 2010 OPSG application process, each eligible local unit of 
government at the county level or Federally-recognized tribal government must 
develop their Operations Order in coordination with State and Federal law 
enforcement agencies, to include, but not limited to CBP/BP. Operations Orders 
that are developed at the county level should be inclusive of city, county, tribal, 
and other local law enforcement agencies that are eligible to participate in OPSG 
operational activities, and the Operations Order should address this in the 
Executive Summary. The details should include the names of the agencies, the 
points of contact, and the individual funding requests. 

For specific instructions on completing and submitting Operations Orders, please 
refer the FY 2010 Homeland Security Grant Program Guidance and Application 
kit, Part VIII – “Other Information – OPSG Application ‘Operations Order’ 
Template and Instructions.” 

Operation Order Requirements Overview 

The Operations Orders must: 

(1) Be created and submitted in Microsoft Word (*.doc) 
(2) Not exceed 6 pages in length with the emphasis on the Executive Summary, Mission, and 
Budget 
(3) Use the following file naming convention when submitting required documents as part of the 
FY 2010 OPSG application: “FY 2010 OPSG <State Abbreviation> - <Local Unit of Government 
Name>” 

Due to the competitive nature of this program, separate attachments will neither be accepted nor 
reviewed. 

Budget Requirements Overview 

In an effort to streamline the application process, each applicant is required to submit an annual 
budget addressing OPSG related costs and expenses as part of the Operations Order (see part IV.A 
of the Operations Order Template). This budget should be detailed and should serve to: 

(1) Explain how the costs were estimated 
(2) Justify the need for the costs incurred 
For clarification purposes, the Operations Order may include tables describing cost and expense 
elements (e.g., equipment, fuel, vehicle maintenance costs). 

Executive Summary Overview 

Details to include in the Operations Order Executive Summary: 

(1) Identify the organization name, point of contact, committees, and other structures accountable 
for implementing OPSG in your jurisdiction. Typically, this will be a program lead or manager 
overseeing operations and individuals assigned to that agency. 
(2) Briefly describe how Federal, State, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies will work 
together to establish and enhance coordination and collaboration on border security issues. 

OPERATIONS ORDER TEMPLATE 

Op Order Name: Operation 
Op Order Number: <Completed by CBP> 
Op Dates: From: To: 
Report Date: 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

I. SITUATION 
A. General Situation: 
B. Terrain/Weather: 
C. Criminal Element: 
D. Friendly Forces: 
II. MISSION 
III. EXECUTION 
A. Management/Supervisor Intent: 
B. General Concept: 
C. Specific Responsibilities 
1. 
2. 
3. 
D. Coordinating Instructions: 

IV. BUDGET 
Within the Operations Order, include budgets and operative spending plans in one-year increments 
(Year 1, Year 2, and Year 3). The annual operations should be practical and able to be completed 
within the 36-month period of performance. Grantees may not begin operations, obligate, or expend 
any funds until the final Operations Order and embedded budget has been approved by FEMA GPD 
and CBP/BP Headquarters and any existing special conditions and/or restrictions are removed. 

The sample table provided below may be used as a guide to the applicant in the preparation of the 
budget and Operations Order to be submitted. Using the table below, compute the total estimated 
cost under the Narrative Justification column and indicate the amount of Federal funds requested 
under the Federal Request column that will support the project. 

 A1. 
Example - Cost Estimates/Funding Requests (Year 1): 

Administration/Logistics/Budget 
Request 
Narrative Justification (Computation 
of Items) Federal Request 
Law Enforcement Operational Overtime $50 per hour OT rate x 11 personnel x 
10 hours x 3 day detail x 4 quarters per 
year x 2 years $132,000.00 
Fringe Benefits for Law Enforcement $27.55/hr x 1.5 OT = ($41.33/hr) x 
(.062) = ($2.56/hr FICA) x 5840 hrs/yr x 
2 yrs $29,925.92 
Travel, Lodging, and Per Diem for deployed LE and/or Federally sponsored 
(DHS/FEMA) border security task forces, conferences and/or mandatory training 
Federal or below: approx miles of 3,500, 
15 days single Occupancy @ $150 for 
5 people $1,750.00 
General Equipment Lines, personal flotation devices, GPS software updates, 
marine batteries, thermal imaging system
Special Equipment 
(Requiring separate waiver i.e., Planes, boats, 
vehicles, SUVs, etc.) 
Sea Hawk Boat, Explorer 4x4 Police with Package 
Part-Time to Full-Time Law Enforcement 
Personnel 
Activated Reserve Law Enforcement 
Personnel 
Vehicles: 
Vehicle 
Maintenance 
46,800 miles per year x .18 cents per 
mile = $8,424.00 x 2 yrs $16,848.00 
Fuel Cost 
3,342 x $4.50 per gallon = $15,043/yr x 
2 yrs $30,086.00 
Total $285,609.92

 A2. 
Cost Estimates/Funding Requests (Year 1): 
< INSERT COST ESTIMATES AND FUNDING REQUESTS TABLE >

 A3. 
Cost Estimates/Funding Requests (Year 3): 
< INSERT COST ESTIMATES AND FUNDING REQUESTS TABLE > 


V. 
COMMAND/CONTROL/COMMUNICATION 
A. 
Chain of Command: 
B. 
Unit Command: 
C. 
Communications Detail: 
D. Map Coordinates: 
Notes: 
Longitude: Latitude: 
Degrees: Minutes:Seconds: 
Decimal: 
Location Zone:


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