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What dynamic process used by small-unit leaders to analyze a mission, develop a plan, and prepare for an operation?
TLP
What are the TLPs?
What is included in a Mission Statement?
Who, What, When, Where, and Why.
What possible way may you receive a mission?
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What do Platoon FRAGOs normally include?
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What is an abbreviated form of an operation order usually issued on a day-to-day basis that eliminates the need for restating info contained in a basic operation order?
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How the platoon will maneuver to accomplish its mission is called?
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What provides section/squad leaders with essential information required to conduct the operation and to carry out the commander's intent?
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What are implied tasks for the operation?
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What are essential tasks for the operation?
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What is included in the Five-Paragraph OPORD format?
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How do commanders and leaders present information in a logical manner?
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What does 'one-third' mean in regards to the rule of planning and preparation?
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What does 'two-thirds' mean in regards to the rule of planning and preparation?
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What is the continuous process, in which a platoon leader constantly receives information during the planning phase and must decide if it affects his mission?
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In an initial platoon WARNO, at a minimum the WARNO should include?
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What is the platoon leader's goal in the mission analysis?
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What is a continuous process?
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A platoon leader develops a tentative plan that addresses what, based off the commander's plan?
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How much time do you have for a REDCON-1?
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How much time do you have for a REDCON-2?
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How much time do you have for a REDCON-3?
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How much time do you have for a REDCON-4?
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The troop leading procedure that allows the platoon leader to confirm the validity of his tentative plan and refine the plan is?
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What is the best way to survey the area of operations?
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What are the essential elements of the supervision process as the platoon prepares for the mission?
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What are the rehearsal types?
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What are the rehearsal techniques?
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What is the most commonly used rehearsal technique?
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What are the two primary factors that influence the complexity of urban operations?
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What are the important aspects of the urban environment?
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Study Notes
Troop Leading Procedures (TLP)
- Dynamic process for small-unit leaders to analyze missions, develop plans, and prepare for operations.
- TLP steps:
- Receive the Mission
- Issue the Warning Order (WARNO)
- Make a Tentative Plan
- Initiate Movement
- Conduct Recon and Coordination
- Complete the Plan
- Issue the Order
- Supervise and Refine
Mission Statement Components
- A mission statement includes key elements: Who, What, When, Where, and Why.
Mission Reception Methods
- Missions can be received through:
- WARNO (Warning Order)
- FRAGORD (Fragmentary Order)
- OPORD (Operation Order)
Platoon FRAGOs Content
- Platoon FRAGOs typically include:
- Updated enemy and friendly situations
- Mission details
- Scheme of maneuver
- Specific instructions as necessary
Fragmentary Orders
- Abbreviated form of operation orders, issued regularly for efficiency, avoiding repetition of basic order information.
Scheme of Maneuver
- Indicates how a platoon will maneuver to accomplish its mission.
Operation Orders (OPORD)
- Essential tool providing leaders with critical information necessary for operations and for conveying the commander's intent.
Task Types
- Implied Tasks: Necessary but not explicitly stated by the commander, essential for achieving mission objectives.
- Essential Tasks: Absolutely required tasks to ensure mission success.
Five-Paragraph OPORD Format
- Includes sections:
- Situation
- Mission
- Execution
- Service Support
- Command Signal
Planning and Preparation Rules
- "One-third": Time allocated for planning and preparation.
- "Two-thirds": Time for conducting troop-leading procedures by subordinates.
Mission Analysis
- Continuous process in which the platoon leader gathers information during planning to evaluate the mission's impact and objectives.
Initial Platoon WARNO Content
- Should include enemy and friendly situations, movement instructions, and coordinating instructions such as timelines and security plans.
Tentative Plan Development
- Addresses specified, implied, and essential tasks based on the commander's plan using OPORD format.
REDCON Timings
- REDCON-1: Move immediately
- REDCON-2: Move in 15 minutes
- REDCON-3: Move in 30 minutes
- REDCON-4: Move in 1 hour
Conduct Recon
- Helps platoon leaders verify and refine tentative plans.
On-Site Ground Recon
- Best method to survey the area of operations.
Supervision Process Elements
- Essential elements include crew orders, rehearsals, and inspections.
Rehearsal Types
- Types of rehearsals:
- Confirmation Brief
- Backbrief
- Support Rehearsal
- Battle Drill and SOP Rehearsal
Rehearsal Techniques
- Common techniques:
- Full Force
- Reduced Force
- Terrain Model
- Sketch Map
- Map
- Radio
Common Rehearsal Technique
- Terrain Model Rehearsal is the most frequently used method.
Urban Operations Complexity Factors
- Primary factors affecting urban operations:
- Man-made terrain and supporting infrastructure.
- Density of civilian population.
Urban Environment Challenges
- Built-up areas complicate command and degrade control, creating challenges in execution and coordination.
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Test your knowledge of the Troop Leading Procedures (TLP) used in military operations. This quiz covers the steps involved in analyzing missions, developing plans, and preparing for operations. Assess your understanding of mission statements and TLP components.