Questions and Answers
What is Step 1 of the troop leading procedures?
What is the purpose of the warning order in Step 2?
To provide initial instructions for preparation as soon as possible.
In Step 3, leaders need to _____ an estimate of the situation to develop a tentative plan.
develop
What does Step 4 entail?
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In Step 6, what must be ensured when completing the plan?
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What should leaders do during Step 7 when issuing the complete order?
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Study Notes
Step 1: Receive the Mission
- Mission received via warning order, OPORD, or FRAGO.
- Analyze using METT-T: Mission, Enemy, Terrain and Weather, Troops, Time.
- Limit planning and orders to 1/3 of available time.
- Consider daylight and travel time for orders and rehearsals.
- Utilize reverse planning from Line of Departure (LD) or defense time.
Step 2: Issue a Warning Order
- Provide initial instructions to facilitate immediate preparation.
- Follow platoon SOP on attendance and actions for warning orders.
- No specific format; can use five-paragraph OPORD style.
- Include mission details, participants, operation time, and order issuance timing.
Step 3: Make a Tentative Plan
- Develop a situation estimate as the basis for the tentative plan.
- Use the military decision-making process (5 steps) for creating the estimate.
- Continuously update the estimate and refine plans throughout the process.
Step 4: Start the Necessary Movement
- Leadership may require the platoon to move while planning or reconnoitering.
- Subordinate leaders prepare personnel and equipment for the mission.
Step 5: Reconnoiter
- Conduct a personal reconnaissance to verify terrain and adjust plans.
- Utilize map reconnaissance if time is limited.
- Assess risks when conducting reconnaissance near enemy lines.
Step 6: Complete the Plan
- Finalize the plan based on reconnaissance findings and situational changes.
- Ensure the plan aligns with mission requirements and the commander's intent.
Step 7: Issue the Complete Order
- Leader issues oral operations orders to platoon and squad leaders.
- Conduct orders briefing near the objective or use terrain models if necessary.
- Verify subordinates' understanding of the mission and specific tasks.
Step 8: Supervise
- Supervise unit preparation through rehearsals and inspections.
- Rehearsals enhance performance, reveal weaknesses, and improve coordination.
- Conduct rehearsals in similar terrain and light conditions to actual operations.
- Inspections by squad leaders and final checks by the platoon leader confirm readiness.
- Inspect weapons, equipment, understanding of the mission, and communications.
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