kontingensplan

Kontingensplan is a planning document used to organize and deploy a contingent of personnel, units, or resources to address defined operational needs. It specifies the contingent's size, composition, and readiness, as well as the roles, responsibilities, and command relationships of participating units. The plan also covers the required equipment, logistics, and support arrangements necessary to mobilize and sustain the contingent over a defined period.

It serves several purposes: ensuring timely and adequate response to emergencies, exercises, or international commitments; facilitating coordination with other military or civilian authorities, partner organizations, and suppliers; and providing a basis for resource estimation, training, and budget planning. Kontingensplans are typically aligned with higher-level plans, such as national emergency preparedness or mission plans.

Key elements commonly included are the target scenario or operation, contingent composition (units and personnel), activation criteria and triggers, deployment timelines, command and control structures, communication and information flows, training and qualification requirements, logistics and provisioning, risk assessment, and the process for exercising and updating the plan.

Development and maintenance usually involve risk assessment, scenario workshops, and input from stakeholders across relevant agencies. The plan is reviewed regularly and tested through drills to validate assumptions and readiness. In Swedish practice, kontingensplan complements broader contingency and preparedness frameworks and supports decision-making on mobilization and deployment.

Related concepts include contingency planning and emergency management.