DOD INSTRUCTION 3000.15 PLAN REVIEW AND APPROVAL PROCESS Originating Component:Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Effective:November 3,2020 Releasability:Cleared for public release.Available on the Directives Division Website at https:/www.esd.whs.mil/DD/.Approved by:Mark T.Esper,Secretary of Defense Purpose:This issuance establishes policy,assigns responsibilities,and provides procedures for DoD distribution of planning guidance and the review and approval of contingency plans,global integration frameworks(GIFs),and campaign plans.