TLP Process in Military Operations

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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?

Conduct the Retreat

Receive the Mission (correct)

Issue the Warning Order (correct)

Initiate Movement (correct)

What is included in a Mission Statement?

Who, What, When, Where, and Why.

What possible way may you receive a mission?

OPORD Signup and view all the answers

What do Platoon FRAGOs normally include?

Updated enemy or friendly situation, Mission, Scheme of maneuver, Specific instructions as necessary. Signup and view all the answers

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?

Fragmentary Orders Signup and view all the answers

How the platoon will maneuver to accomplish its mission is called?

Scheme of Maneuver Signup and view all the answers

What provides section/squad leaders with essential information required to conduct the operation and to carry out the commander's intent?

OPORD Signup and view all the answers

What are implied tasks for the operation?

Tasks not specifically noted by the commander, that must be accomplished to achieve the purpose or specified tasks. Signup and view all the answers

What are essential tasks for the operation?

Tasks that are absolutely required to ensure mission success. Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the Five-Paragraph OPORD format?

Mission Signup and view all the answers

How do commanders and leaders present information in a logical manner?

The Five-Paragraph OPORD Format Signup and view all the answers

What does 'one-third' mean in regards to the rule of planning and preparation?

Time to plan, prepare, and issue the order. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'two-thirds' mean in regards to the rule of planning and preparation?

Time to conduct VCs their own troop-leading procedures. Signup and view all the answers

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?

Mission Analysis Signup and view all the answers

In an initial platoon WARNO, at a minimum the WARNO should include?

It should cover enemy and friendly situations, movement instructions, coordinating instructions such as an initial timeline and security plan. Signup and view all the answers

What is the platoon leader's goal in the mission analysis?

To clarify what the platoon is to accomplish and why the platoon must accomplish it. Signup and view all the answers

What is a continuous process?

Mission Analysis Signup and view all the answers

A platoon leader develops a tentative plan that addresses what, based off the commander's plan?

Specified, Implied, Essential Tasks using the OPORD format. Signup and view all the answers

How much time do you have for a REDCON-1?

Move immediately Signup and view all the answers

How much time do you have for a REDCON-2?

Move in 15 minutes Signup and view all the answers

How much time do you have for a REDCON-3?

Move in half an hour Signup and view all the answers

How much time do you have for a REDCON-4?

One hour Signup and view all the answers

The troop leading procedure that allows the platoon leader to confirm the validity of his tentative plan and refine the plan is?

Conduct Recon Signup and view all the answers

What is the best way to survey the area of operations?

On-site ground Recon Signup and view all the answers

What are the essential elements of the supervision process as the platoon prepares for the mission?

Crew orders, rehearsals, and inspections. Signup and view all the answers

What are the rehearsal types?

Support rehearsal Signup and view all the answers

What are the rehearsal techniques?

Reduced Force Signup and view all the answers

What is the most commonly used rehearsal technique?

Terrain Model Rehearsal Signup and view all the answers

What are the two primary factors that influence the complexity of urban operations?

Man-Made terrain and supporting infrastructure Signup and view all the answers

What are the important aspects of the urban environment?

Built up areas complicate, confuse, and degrade command control. Signup and view all the answers

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.