9 January 2012 Class

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9 January, 2012.

Information Briefing

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Task: Conduct class on TLPs and basic

CFF/TRPs.

Condition: Given a classroom environment and a

group of highly motivated soldiers.

Standard: All soldiers will leave here with a

thorough understanding of TLPs and

Basic CFF and TRP procedures

according to army standards anddoctrine.


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References:

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FMs: 5-0, 3-09.30, 6-30, 6-20-20

SH 21-76 (February 2011)

Warrior Forge Supplemental Training Guide (6 June 2010)

Infantry Platoon Tacsop

et al.


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Army Troop Leading Procedures:

1.Receive the Mission.

2. Issue a warning Order.3. Make a tentative plan.

4. Initiate Movement.

5.Reconnoiter.

6. Complete the plan.

7. Issue the complete order.

8. Supervise (and refine).


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TLPs are what a leaders uses to prepare his unit to accomplish a tactical

mission.

Begin when

-leader is alerted for upcoming mission or

-a change in the mission is received.

3. Make a tentative plan.

4.Initiate Movement.

5.Reconnoiter.6. Complete the plan.

7.Issue the complete order.

8. Supervise (and refine).

Steps 3-8 can be performed in any

order or at the same:


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Warning Order:

heads up or apreliminary noticethat an order or an

action will follow.

Fragmentary Order:

Abbreviated form ofan operation order.

Operation Order:

Directive issued bythe leader to

subordinate leaders toexecute a specific

operation in a

coordinated manner.


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1. Receive the Mission

A leader may receive themission in a WARNO,OPORD or a FRAGO.

When the mission is received theplanning and preparation process

begins in order to prepare and issueout the WARNO.

Know your Unitsmission and the timeavailable.

What is your unitcapable of?

Who do you havesupport from?

-One-third, two-thirds rule.

Use no more than onethird of the availabletime for planning andissuing OPORD.

Allow the rest of thetime for your

subordinates to plan andprepare.


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2.Issue Warning Order

Alerts Platoon of New

Mission

Gives the platoon yourplanning timeline.

Provides other

information.

Instructions andinformation that mayassist the platoon intheir preparation.-Enemy-Overall plan-Specific instructions

Most Importantly

Allows yoursubordinates time tobegin their ownplanning andpreparation.

Parallel Planning


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3. Make a Tentative Plan

Takes place after

receivingOPOR

D orFRAGO

Leader must beable to develop anestimate of the

situation.

This is then used asthe basis for thetentative plan.

Conduct detailed

mission analysis

Concept and Intent.

Unit Tasks.

Unit Constraints.

Mission EssentialTasks (METL)

Restated Mission.

Analyze the situation

and develop a COA.

If time permits youwill develop morethan one COA /

typically you willonly have one.


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Conduct detailed Mission analysis:

Concept and Intent:-

Higher commanders

concepts and intents two

levels up. Info. Is found in

paragraph 1b for two levels

up and in paragraphs 2 and

3 for one higher.

Unit Tasks:.

-Specified Tasks = tasksthat are clearly stated inthe order.-Implied Tasks = tasksthat become apparent asthe OPORD is analyzed

Unit Constraints:

-What constraints are

placed on a leaders unit?

(Security maintenance,

prohibition on specific

actions).


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Conduct detailed Mission analysis:

d. METL:-After review of factors in previousparagraphs leader should be able to

identify the MET. Not accomplishing a METis failing your mission. MET will be in the

maneuver paragraph.

e. Restated Mission:


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4. Start Necessary Movement

May need to beginmovement while the leaderis still planning or forward

reconnoitering.

May occur anytime during the TLPs.

Can be used to continuepreparations or to posture

unit for operations.

Movement to AA.

Battle positions perimeter Attack position

Moving recon. Elements

Or moving to compute time-distancefactors for the mission.


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5. Conduct reconnaissance:

If time allows the leader will make the personal reconnaissance / if time does not

allow a map recon, or aerial photo or sector sketch recon will suffice.

Nature of the Recon. (including what it covers and its duration depends on the tactical

situation and time available.


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6. Complete the Plan:

Leader completes his plan based on the recon and any changes to the situation.

These action allow your plan to become a fully developed OPORD:

Prepared overlays

Refining the indirect-fire list

Completing sustainment and command and control requirements

Updating the tentative plan as a result of the recon.

-Upon completion of the plan you should already have the briefing site prepared,

medium and briefing material.


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7. Issue the Complete Order

When issuing out an OPORD:

Issue the order in person

Be confident and look into the eyes ofthose you are presenting to.

Ensure each leader and soldier

understands the mission.

Require subordinates to repeat all r

part of the order that demonstrates on

the model or sketch their understanding

of the operation.

Quiz your soldiers to ensure they

understand the mission.

If possible leaders should issue theorder with one of these following aids:

Within sight of the objective

On the defensive terrain Or on a terrain model or sketch


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7. Issue the Complete Order

Situation

Mission

Execution

Sustainment

Commandand Control

5 paragraph OPORD allows you to paint a

picture of the operation for your subordinates.

It addresses the details of the operation but also

allows for subordinates to have a smooth low of

information.


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8. Supervise and Refine

Leader supervises the units preparation for combat by conducting rehearsals

and inspections.

Conduct a confirmation brief after issuing the oral OPORD.--Face to face is the desired method because all section and squad leaders are

together to resolve questions / ensuring that each leader know what the next is

doing.


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1. REHEARSALS

2. INSPECTIONS

NOTE: Lack of time will challenge your ability to complete these tasks.


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Leader supervises the units preparation for combat by conducting rehearsals

and inspections.

Conduct a confirmation brief after issuing the oral OPORD.--Face to face is the desired method because all section and squad leaders are

together to resolve questions / ensuring that each leader know what the next is

doing.

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