Troop Leading Procedures

Question 1

is a step-by-step process used by military leaders to prepare their units for tactical missions.

Answer 1

Troop Leading Procedures (TLP)

Question 2

The leader receives the mission through a Warning Order (WO), Operation Order (OPORD), or Fragmentary Order (FRAGO).

Answer 2

Receive the Mission

Question 3

What is METT-TC?

Answer 3

• Mission
• Enemy (Threat)
• Terrain and Weather (OCOKA)
• Troops available
• Time available
• Civil Considerations

Question 4

The leader provides an initial warning order containing essential details to help troops begin their preparation.

Answer 4

Issue a Warning Order (WO)

Question 5

The leader develops an estimate of the situation to use as basis for the tentative plan.

Answer 5

Make a Tentative Plan

Question 6

Some units begin movement while the leader still planning or forward reconnoitering.

Answer 6

Start Necessary Movement

Question 7

If time allows, the leader makes a personal reconnaissance to verify his terrain analysis, adjust his plan, confirm the usability of routes, and to time any critical movements.

Answer 7

Reconnoiter

Question 8

The leader completes his plan based on the information gathered from the reconnaissance and on any changes in the situation.

Answer 8

Complete the Plan.

Question 9

Platoon and squad leaders normally issue oral OPORD.

Answer 9

Issue the Complete Order.

Question 10

Leaders conduct rehearsals and inspections to ensure mission readiness.

Answer 10

Supervise.

Question 11

Include the practice of having SLs brief their plan of action and the sequence of execution to the PLTN LDR.

Answer 11

Rehearsals

Question 12

8 Steps to Troop Leading Procedures

Answer 12

1-Receive the Mission.
2-Issue Warning Order.
3-Make a Tentative Plan.
4-Start Necessary Movement.
5-Reconnoiter.
6-Complete the Plan.
7-Issue the Complete Order.
8-Supervise.