A tactical statement of when and what critical milestones must be passed to attain objectives programmed for a specific period.

Different from a strategic plan (which sets forth the general strategies a program will use or initiatives it will undertake to achieve its objectives), an operational plan sets forth the specific projects or activities (consistent with the strategic plan) that will be conducted, and the timetable and resources needed for completing those projects or activities. (See also Action Plan.)

Forest Practices Code of British Columbia Act states that within the context of area-specific management guidelines, operational plans detail the logistics for development. Methods, schedules, and responsibilities for accessing, harvesting, renewing and protecting the resource are set out to enable site-specific operations to proceed. Operational plans include forest development plans, logging plans, range-use plans, silviculture prescriptions and stand management prescriptions.

See " Annual work plan and budget".

a plan that set out the priority areas for development during 2003-2004 for the Hub.

developed by a first level supervisor as the means to achieve operational objectives in support of tactical plans.

A site-based plan that includes strategies consistent with the school's mission for achieving school nutrition program goals in the district plan.

The set of short-range plans and schedules detailing specific actions. Operational plans are more detailed than strategic and tactical plans and cover a shorter time horizon. See: operational planning, strategic plan, tactical plan.