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TROOP LEADING PROCEDURES MSg Alejandro D  REFERENCES FM 7-8, FM 101-5 Marine Troop Leader Manual Roger Rangers Hand Guide Hand outs from NCOS  DESIRED LEARNING OUTCOME (DLO) For the students to understand the steps in TLP. To understand and diffe...

TROOP LEADING PROCEDURES MSg Alejandro D  REFERENCES FM 7-8, FM 101-5 Marine Troop Leader Manual Roger Rangers Hand Guide Hand outs from NCOS  DESIRED LEARNING OUTCOME (DLO) For the students to understand the steps in TLP. To understand and differentiate the different types of combat orders To learn how to estimate a situation The importance and use of METT-T, 1/3- 2/3 rule and COCOA  TROOP-LEADING PROCEDURES (TLP) It is the process a leader goes through to prepare his unit to accomplish a tactical mission Begins with the alert of a new mission Steps 3-8 may not follow rigid sequence Time dictates the amount of detail you put in each of the steps (METT-TC)  TROOP LEADING PROCEDURES (RIMIC2IS) 1. RECEIVE MISSION/BEGIN PLANNING 2. ISSUE WARNING ORDER 3. MAKE A TENTATIVE PLAN 4. INITIATE MOVEMENT 5. CONDUCT RECON 6. COMPLETE THE PLAN 7. ISSUE OPORD 8. SUPERVISE, REFINE, REHEARSE  STEP #1 RECEIVE the MISSION This may be in the form of the following combat orders: Warning Order (WARNORD) Fragmentary Order (FRAGORD) Operation Order (OPORD)  COMBAT ORDERS Announcement of a commander’s plan on how he intends his unit to conduct a particular operation. Combat orders may be issued verbally or in writing. It must be delivered in a manner that is clear, complete and concise in order not to leave chance for misinterpretation of duties.  DIFFERENT TYPES OF COMBAT ORDERS Warning Order (WARNORD) - an order that gives an advance notice so that the subordinates units can make use of the time for planning and preparation. This order is usually a brief message containing essential information like: - time the action will take place - where it will occur - time and place the operation order will be issued. Fragmentary Order (FRAGORD) - is a brief , concise and timely order for the conduct of operation. It is normally used to supplement or modify a current operation order while the operation is in progress. It may include the following: - current attachment/detachment - situation - mission - combat support & coordinating instruction Operation Order (OPORD) - contains all information and guidance concerning the coordinate action necessary to carry out the commander’s plan on how to conduct the operation.  STEP #1: RECEIVE the MISSION 1. Analyze the mission using the factors of METT-TC Mission, Enemy, Terrain, Troops, Time available and Civilian consideration 2. Apply the 1/3-2/3 rule of TLP 3. Plan preparation activity backward from the time of execution (reverse planning) from LD to ETA and ETC 4. Determine what are the specific and implied task  STEP #1:RECEIVE the MISSION Understand what you were just told to do: Specified /Specific Tasks - Tasks that are clearly stated in the ORDER, during the oral order, or overlays and annexes Implied Tasks - Tasks that become apparent as the OPORD is analyzed. Not inherent, routine, or SOP. Necessary to perform a specified task.  STEP # 2: ISSUE WARNING ORDER It has no specific format but may use the OPORD format (SMEAC) Upon receiving the mission, the leader issues a warning order that contains enough information to begin preparation as soon as possible. ( i.e draw ammo, rations, water, supplies etc) Issues the warning order with all information he has available at the time If available the following information may be included in the following: (5W’s) 1. The mission or nature of the operation ( be specific) 2. Who is participating in the operation 3. Time of the operation ( this includes all the time before and during the actual operation) 4. Time and place for issuance of OPORD  STEP #3: MAKE A TENTATIVE PLAN The leader must develop an estimate of the situation as basis for his tentative plan. The estimate of situation is the military making process. It consist of 5 steps: 1. Detailed mission analysis 2. Situation analysis and COA development 3. Analysis of each COA 4. Comparison of each COA 5. Decision NOTE: Always consider the factors of METTT-C in the estimate of situation  TOOLS OF THE TACTICIAN ESTIMATE OF TLP STEPS THE SITUATION 1. Receive Mission Mission Analysis METT-T Analyze the Situation Mission 2. Issue Warning Order Develop Courses of Enemy 3. Make a Tentative Plan Action Terrain 4. Initiate Movement Analyze Courses of Troops 5. Conduct Recon Action Time 6. Complete Plan 7. Issue OPORD Compare Courses of 8.Supervise, Rehearse Action & Refine Decision Reconnaissance is conducted based on the tentative plan. Information discovered during recon is “plugged back in” to the estimate of the situation. It can cause a change of plan or even a change of mission.  STEP # 4: START NECESSARY MOVEMENT This step can occur anywhere in the process Subordinates may move while the leader is still planning or forward reconnoitering This is where subordinate leaders prepare the following: - men - weapons - equipment  STEP # 5: CONDUCT RECONNAISSANCE Recon is used to confirm terrain and/or enemy analysis and determine course of action Different types of reconnaissance: – Map, terrain model, aerial photo, ground Situation and time available dictate the type and detail of reconnaissance If time permits the leader must make a personal recon to verify the terrain, adjust the plan, confirm the usability of routes and time any critical movement. If risk is high of enemy contact, the leader may use scouts to conduct the recon. DIFFERENT TYPES OF RECONNAISANCE Recon by Pass Leader’s Recon Occupation by Force  20 RECON BY PASS Normally used by the Team in occupation of PB Entire team conduct recon for patrol base then drop off observation post  21 LEADERS RECON Especially useful when the control group is of considerable size Leader’s recon is usually composed of TL, LS, Guide and RM  22 OCCUPATION BY FORCE Offers sufficient strength to ward off harassment by the enemy Ensures that no one gets lost.  STEP #6: COMPLETE THE PLAN Reconnaissance may change or alter tentative plan Leader should review mission to ensure that the plan meets the mission requirements to the commanders intent.  STEP #7: ISSUE THE ORDER Provide Five Paragraph Operation Order (SMEAC) outlining the mission and how it will be completed. Subordinates must know the 5Ws: Who What When Where and Why of the mission so they understand their own task and how they fit into the entire mission. Leaders must ensure that the subordinates understand the mission and the concept of operations. If necessary, require the subordinates to repeat all part of the orders to make sure that all has been understood STEP #8: SUPERVISE (Rehearsals and Inspections) The leader supervises the unit’s preparation for combat by conducting rehearsals and The leader uses rehearsal to: - Practice essential task ( improve performance) - Reveal weaknesses or problems in the plan - Coordinate the actions of subordinate elements - Improve soldier understanding of the concept of operation 1. Rehearsals may also include the following: - Squad leaders/TL to brief their leaders the planned actions in execution sequence. - Conduct rehearsals on terrain that resembles the actual ground and in a similar light condition. 2. Inspection – conduct pre combat checks and inspection. Inspect the following: - Weapons, ammunition, uniforms and equipment - Mission essential equipment - Soldiers understanding of the mission and their specific Responsibilities - Communication, rations, deficiencies noted the earlier END OF PRESENTATION