A concept of operations (abbreviated CONOPS, CONOPs, [1] or ConOps[2]) is a document describing the characteristics of a proposed system from the viewpoint of an individual who will use that system.

4 days ago · According to the JCIDS Manual, a CONOPS describes how a joint force commander may organize and employ forces over the near term (now through seven years) to address a current or …

Aug 29, 2025 · A Concept of Operations (CONOPS) document provides the foundation for understanding, communicating, and aligning on how a system or operation is intended to function.

Jan 2, 2023 · A Concept of Operations (CONOPS) is a document that describes a proposed system concept and how that concept would be operated in an intended environment. The user community …

The ConOps should be an approachable document that is relevant and understandable to all project’s stakeholders. It should be relevant to system operators, system maintainers, system developers, …

Feb 9, 2025 · In the complex world of systems engineering and project management, having a clear vision of how a system or project will operate is crucial. This is where the Concept of Operations, …

The Concept of Operations (CONOPS) section explains in broad terms the intent of the EOP. The CONOPS presents a clear picture of the sequence and scope of the planned emergency response, …

Mar 7, 2024 · A military CONOPS provides a comprehensive overview of the operational approach, detailing the roles and responsibilities of different units, the sequence of actions, and the desired end …

What is a ConOps? A Concept of Operations (ConOps) document is produced early in the requirements definition process to describe what the system will do (not how it will do it) and why (rationale).

Dec 6, 2022 · In the systems design world a Concept of Operations (CONOPS or ConOps) is a tool for taking a big ambiguous challenge and uncovering just the next layer of the story.