Explanation and Extraction of Orders 3 Star Field Craft Lesson 20 - 21

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The Aim The aim of these lessons is to give you a complete understanding of orders, the orders process, how to extract them and then how to issue them. So that by the end of the lessons you will be able to fulfill your role as a section or platoon commander on company FTX or on exercise at annual camp. 0306FC20-21PP

The Lesson Phases Understanding Orders The Orders Process Extraction of Orders Issuing Orders Final Practice 0306FC20-21PP

Types of Orders Warning Orders. Formal Orders. Radio Orders. Operational Orders. Quick Battle Orders. Phase 1 Understanding Orders The main types of tactical orders are: Warning Orders. These are orders providing early warning of future intentions issued to allow timely preparation for the future task. Formal Orders. These are given personally by the commander and give them the opportunity to put their wishes to all their subordinates at once and deal with their questions immediately. Radio Orders. These are brief orders given over the radio. (This will not normally be used by cadets.) Operation Orders. These are detailed, comprehensive orders usually issued either in writing or as a map overlay. (This would not normally be used by cadets). Quick Battle Orders. This is when a section commander/flight commander has to give quick orders to solve a plan. Finally, there are briefings which are given to an entire sub-unit rather than orders given only to subordinate commanders. Held in a secure area, these are normally given at flight level or higher. They enable a commander to talk to all their troops and can save much time. Subordinate commanders must then issue the paragraphs and details which concern them specifically. Briefings must not be used as an excuse for orders not to be extracted. 0306FC20-21PP

Types of Orders Questions? Phase 1 Understanding Orders 0306FC20-21PP

Warning Orders Must include; Can also include; Duration Equipment Scope of Operation. Time and location of “O” (Orders) Group. No move before. Can also include; Duration Equipment Personnel Conditions Phase 1 Understanding Orders Warning Orders This allows commanders to give early warnings to his subordinates of forthcoming operations. The minimum requirement should include: Scope of Operation. Time and location of O Group. No move before. This allows planning to start and various lists of administration can be sorted out. 0306FC20-21PP

Warning Orders Example Card Phase 1 Understanding Orders 0306FC20-21PP

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The Sequence of Orders Task Org Ground Situation Mission Execution Service Support Command and Signal Phase 1 Understanding Orders The Sequence of Orders Orders are always given in a standard sequence and whenever possible with the aid of a model. This helps everyone to understand because the pattern is familiar. It also helps to prevent important matters being forgotten and aid subordinates in their extraction of orders. The main headings for formal orders are: TASK ORG GROUND SITUATION MISSION EXECUTION SERVICE SUPPORT COMMAND AND SIGNAL 0306FC20-21PP

The Sequence of Orders Prelims Seating Plan Order of March Direction of Travel Map Coordinates (Map Folds) Air Photographs Model Scale North Last and First light / Moon State Action Under Contact Phase 1 Understanding Orders Preliminaries Before issuing formal orders a commander must ensure that certain preliminaries are carried out. They must ensure that their ‘O’ group is seated in the formation required for the task. They should also issue map coordinates so that maps may be folded correctly and issue any air photographs if they are available. If a model is used they must describe it and give the scale and the direction of north. They should then issue any relevant meteorological information such as first and last light timings, moon state, etc., if the situation permits. This function should be carried out by the flight sergeant. He should also ensure that the ‘O’ group knows what to do in the event of it being attacked. 0306FC20-21PP

The Sequence of Orders Task org Ground Attachments Detachments Terrain Reference points Model Phase 1 Understanding Orders 0306FC20-21PP

The Sequence of Orders Situation Enemy Friendly Forces 1 Up 2 Up Support Fire Support Attachments and Detachments Phase 1 Understanding Orders 0306FC20-21PP

Phase 1 Understanding Orders The Sequence of Orders Mission Clear, concise statement of the task to be achieved and its purpose. clear, concise statement of the task to be achieved and its purpose. It is stated twice Phase 1 Understanding Orders 0306FC20-21PP

Phase 1 Understanding Orders The Sequence of Orders Mission Example “1 Section is to destroy the enemy in the left hand trench in order to allow the platoon to secure Saddle A.” Phase 1 Understanding Orders 0306FC20-21PP

The Sequence of Orders Execution Concept of Operations Concept of Operations (TELLING THE STORY). Scheme of Manoeuvre (HOW). Main Effort (WHERE). Mission Statements. 1 Section. 2 Section. 3 Section. Coordinating Instructions. Timings. Actions On. Fire Plan. Summary. Phase 1 Understanding Orders 0306FC20-21PP

The Sequence of Orders Service Support Dress. Equipment and Tools. Weapons. Ammunition. Rations and Water. Medical arrangements, including location of the Company Aid Post (CAP). Prisoners of War (PW). Transport location, loading, release point. Note: These headings can easily be remembered by the mnemonic DEWARMPT. Phase 1 Understanding Orders 0306FC20-21PP

The Sequence of Orders Command and Signal Questions Password. Questions Synchronization of watches Phase 1 Understanding Orders 0306FC20-21PP

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Summary Understanding Orders 0306FC20-21PP Phase 1

Understanding Orders Break Phase 1 Understanding Orders 0306FC20-21PP

Revision Understanding Orders 0306FC20-21PP Phase 1

The Commander has to: Receive orders himself. Extract from them what concerns his own command. Estimate how best to achieve the mission given to him. Prepare orders for his own subordinates. Issue orders to his subordinates Phase 2 The Orders Process 0306FC20-21PP

Receiving Orders Before receiving orders you should; Study the company Warning Order. Issue a Warning Order. (Time Appreciation) Arrive early to the O group. You should take with you; A Map A Notebook An Aide-Memoire A Pencil and Chinagraph. Your Binoculars Your Compass A Torch Phase 2 The Orders Process 0306FC20-21PP

Time Appreciation 1/3 of the time you have as a commander is allocated to prepare and give your orders. 2/3 of the time is allocated for the Platoon/Section to go do their orders and prep. Phase 2 The Orders Process 0306FC20-21PP

Extraction of Orders The main points that you need to extract from your commanders orders are; Ground (relevant to OP) Enemy Forces Company Plan in Detail Concept of Ops Mission/Tasks (relevant to you) Phase 3 Extraction of Orders 0306FC20-21PP

DEMONSTRATION Extraction of Orders Please note you will be asked to extract and write your own section level orders after this demonstration Phase 3 Extraction of Orders 0306FC20-21PP

If you need help please ask Extraction of Orders Practice If you need help please ask Phase 3 Extraction of Orders 0306FC20-21PP

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Summary Extraction of Orders 0306FC20-21PP Phase 3

Issuing Orders “No plan survives contact with the enemy” Field Marshal Count Helmuth von Moltke Phase 4 Issuing Orders 0306FC20-21PP

Considerations Protection Distractions Concealment Comfort Brevity Phase 4 Issuing Orders 0306FC20-21PP

Do’s and Don'ts Do Do Not Phase 4 Issuing Orders 0306FC20-21PP

Method of Delivery The standard of training of his section commanders. How well he knows them. How long they have worked with him as a team. How tired his men are. Phase 4 Issuing Orders 0306FC20-21PP

Equipment Needed Pointer Model Orders Aid Memoir 0306FC20-21PP Phase 4 Issuing Orders 0306FC20-21PP

Equipment Needed Model Kit Examples 0306FC20-21PP Phase 4 Issuing Orders 0306FC20-21PP

From Experience How far are you going? How long will we be out? When can we eat? What happens when we get back? Phase 4 Issuing Orders 0306FC20-21PP

Questions? The Sequence of Orders 0306FC20-21PP Phase 4 Issuing Orders Understanding Orders 0306FC20-21PP

Understanding Orders Summary Phase 4 Issuing Orders 0306FC20-21PP

Understanding Orders Break Phase 4 Issuing Orders 0306FC20-21PP

Understanding Orders Revision Phase 5 Final Practice 0306FC20-21PP

If you need help please ask Final Practice Practice If you need help please ask Phase 5 Final Practice 0306FC20-21PP

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