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.

A Concept of Operations (CONOPS) is a verbal or graphic statement that outlines a commander’s assumptions and intent for an operation or series of operations.

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, …

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.

The CONOPS process is used to gain consensus among stakeholders on the uses, operating and support concepts, employment, capabilities, and benefits of an asset, capability, or system.

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, …

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 …

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).

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, …

The ConOps is a verbal and/or graphic statement prepared for the organization’s leadership that describes the assumptions or intent regarding the overall operation or series of operations of the …