final Flashcards
name steps of troop leading procedures
receive mission issue warning order make tentative plan initiate necessary movement conduct reconnaissance complete plan issue orders supervise and refine
receive mission
leader may receive mission in a warno, opord, or frago. immediately begin analyzing using factors of METT-TC
issue a warno
leader provides initial instructions. contains enough information to begin preparation as soon as possible
make a tentative plan
leader develops an estimate of the situatin to use as a base for the plan.
initiate necessary movement
platoon may need to begin movement while leader is still planning
conduct reconnaissance
leader makes a personal reconnaissance to verify terrain analysis, adjust plan, confirm usability of routes, and time critical movements
complete the plan
leader completes plan based on reconnaissance and any changes to the situation. review commander’s mission.
issue orders
ensure subordinates understand mission, commander’s intent, concept of operation, and assigned tasks using terrain model kits and back-briefs.
supervise
leader supervises unit’s preparation for combat by conducting rehearsals and inspections
rehearsals
practice essential skills, reveal problems in plan, coordinate actions of subordinate elements
inspections
squad leaders conduct initial inspection shortly after receipt of warno. platoon sergeant spot checks throughout unit’s preparation for combat. weapons, uniforms, mission-essential equipment, soldier’s understanding, communications, rations and water
5 paragraphs of OPORD
situation, mission, execution, service support, command and signal
situation
enemy situation, capabilities, probable course of action
friendly mission of next higher unit, adjacent units, location of supporting elements
mission
5 w’s
execution
concept of operation- scheme of maneuver, formation, route, tactical missions to subordinate units, coordinating instructions
