FY 2011 OPERATION STONEGARDEN (OPSG) 
OPERATIONS ORDER TEMPLATE 
 
As part of the FY 2011 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.   
 
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 2011 OPSG application: “FY 2011 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. 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