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2. Task Org: Consists to whom your briefing your OPORD to, your subordinate elements At SQD level: Alpha and Bravo Team Example: Task Org: 1 SQD will be broken down into Alpha and Bravo Team ATL: BrownBTL: Fortier

3. I: Situation- A. Enemy forces: Composition, Disposition, and likely COA’S. B. Friendly forces- Higher Unit mission 1 echelon above you (For your sake PLT) EXAMPLE: I. Situation: A. Enemy forces: B. Friendly Forces-Higher Unit-____ PLT conducts __________ NLT _______ in vicinity _______ OBJ _________in order to __________. Left _______ Right ________ Rear________

4. Mission: Task and Purpose (Read twice) EXAMPLE: II. Mission ____ SQD conducts _________ NLT ______ in vicinity _________on OBJ ________in order to____________ Left________ Right_____ Rear ________ X2

5. Execution Paragraph: Consists of all your actions to be conducted, Concept of Ops, Priorities of Fires, Task to Maneuver Units (Subordinates), PIR, Reports (What higher wants to hear about on the net) and MOPP level EXAMPLE III. Execution A. Concept of Ops Phase I- PCI, PCC, Rehearsals, Depart AA II- Mvmt from AA to OBJ III- Actions on OBJ *Following Concept of Ops, Recite Maneuver Paragraph: Please put pens and papers down and orient yourselves to my Terrain Model Kit (TMK)

6. Fires- Tells whether or not you have priorities of Indirect fire capabilities; know ranges of 81mm and 60mm DANGER CLOSE!!! EXAMPLE: Fires _____ priority 81mm BN Mortars ______ priority 60mm CO Mortars Tasks to Maneuver Units- Jobs assigned to subordinate elements to execute through duration of mission EXAMPLE: Task to Man. Units Alpha 1: Pace, Compass, A&L, _________, ___________ 2: EPW, Demo, COB, _________, __________ Bravo 1: 2 Leaders Recon, EPW, COB, _________, _________ 2: Pace, Compass, A&L, _______, __________

7. PIR- This specifies as to what your looking for throughout the duration of your mission, usually pertains to objects that can be found while on the OBJ Reports- This pertains to key tasks or important information that higher would like to know, while you are on your mission; You are to communicate this via use of your radio EXAMPLE: PIR: En crew served weapons, Commo, Freq, NBC cap Reports: Cross PL _____, Enemy Contact, Enemy Position Fixed, Sit Reps, Salute, ACE, Captured EPW, __________, _________, ___________ & ________ MOPP: _____ in effect (Tells of possible chemical abilities, prior to departure from AA)

8. IV: Service & Support: Specifies location of key positions(AA, Supply, MEDEVAC Pt, CCP etc) EXAMPLE: IV: Service & Support: General CO trans: Located @ _____________ Supply: Resupply available @ _________ Class I- H2O available@ current Location, Top off etc. Meals: MMM (Tells Food order and type) Class IV: (Special Equipment given) ____________ MEDEVAC: _________ Casualty Collection Point (CCP): Located @ __________ Miscellaneous: ____________ (consists of any other pertinent information that will be given to you to aid you in your mission

9. V: Command and Signal- Specifies all frequencies, call signs and key leadership positions during mission EXAMPLE: V: Command and Signal A. Command: Higher Unit: PL located ____SQD, PSG ____ SQD I will be w/ the Assaulting Element Succession of Command- SQDL, ATL, BTL, then by Rank or years in service (Who becomes in charge should anything occur)

10. B. Signal Call Signs: PL ____ PSG ____ FO _____ 1SL ____ 2SL _____ 3SL _____ # Combination:____ Used as a security measure C/P (Challenge and Password: _______/________ Running Password: __________ Time is now: _______; Questions/ Backbrief

12. Step 1. Receive the Mission (1/3, 2/3 rule) *analyze it using the factors of METT-TC; backwards planning Step 2. Issue a warning order- Initial instructions to begin preparations, provide updates frequently! * The mission or nature of the operation. Who is participating in the operation. Time of the operation. Time and place for issuance of the operation order Step 3. Make a tentative plan- Self explanatory; develops an estimate of the situation to use as the basis for his tentative plan

13. Step 4. Start necessary movement- subordinate leaders prepare men, weapons and equipment for the coming mission (Rehearsals) weapons check etc. Step 5. Reconnoiter- the leader must make a map reconnaissance (LDAC scenario) Step 6. Complete the plan- leader completes his plan based on the reconnaissance and any changes in the situation ; review prior to briefing aloud!!!

14. Step 7. Issue the complete order- Leaders must ensure that subordinates understand the mission, the commander's intent, the concept of the operation, and their assigned tasks ; Furthermore quiz your subordinates to ensure they understand!!!! Step 8. Supervise- The leader supervises the unit's preparation for combat by conducting rehearsals and inspections

15. Step 1. Receive the Mission Step 2. Issue a warning order Step 3. Make a tentative plan Step 4. Start necessary movement Step 5. Reconnoiter Step 6. Complete the plan Step 7. Issue the complete order Step 8. Supervise *RIMSRCIS*

16. 1. Once SQDL and Team Leaders designated immediately assign security wATL and BTL 2. Select an RTO (preferably someone whom you have a great deal of confidence in, proven) 3. Receive your OPORD in conjunction w/ RTO (Have shell pre-written in Notebook, Synchronize watch with TAC, to ensure punctuality 4. Once OPORD is received, RTO should have calculated distance and direction to OBJ; Confirm both with TAC (use call signs) 5. Request Security from designated SQD; Once this is completed, you and your TL’s may begin rehearsals!!!!

17. 6. While Fire teams practice tasks assigned (SOP), touch up your OPORD and prepare it for briefing; at this point your RTO should prep TMK 7. Call in Teams to brief OPORD (Ensure security has been granted by this point, if not request again!!! 8. Common mistake orient TMK in direction of travel: BRIEF OPORD; be cognizant of time (1/3, 2/3 Rule) 9. Conduct a thorough back brief, avoid common q’s; ensure your subordinates are as familiar w/ Mission as you are; their understanding is a direct indication of your success!!!!!!

18. 10. Execute rehearsals, Utilize step drill, contingency plans, Confirm Direction of travel (Azimuths) Pace counts, COVER ANY AND ALL BASES 11. Prior to departure, conduct final PCI of all members, check loose equip etc. Call to higher for permission to cross LD (Be on Time!) 12. SOP’s should be established by this point, utilize hand and arm signals, minimize talking; check spacing etc. 13. SLLS halt, dictated by Point man, ensure rear element faces outward to have 360 Security! Pick up and cont. mvmt

19. 14. Establish ERRP’s at defendable and distinguishable locations, ensure all members are aware of these ERRP’s!!!! 15. If you encounter personnel en route, have established perimeter/security SOP’s!, Loss of security will result in endangerment of your SQD; Furthermore communicate distance traveled throughout entire SQD 16. Establish ORP, this should be taken by force and security should be established immediately based on SQD SOP 17. Once security in place, call forth key leadership for Leaders Recon and 5 point dissemination

20. 18. Leave Assaulting TL in charge of ORP, take with you 2 personnel for RP, 2 for a recon team and your RTO to travel with you for your return. 19. Leave 2 men at RP, with GOTWA, conduct recon, leave 2 men w/ eyes on OBJ (should anything change upon your absence)leave w/ them a GOTWA 20. Return via your RP and back to your ORP, for dissemination of info to all SQD members 21. Gather all team members and move out of ORP to OBJ, link up w/ RP collect, and continue forward to OBJ

21. 22. Link up w/ Support by Fire team and gather any new info; lay Support by fire team, as predetermined by BTL 23. Begin Actions on OBJ(Attack) Cyclic fire; Maneuver etc. Once enemies eliminated, secure OBJ and begin calling in Specialty teams 24. Keep higher updated with necessary reports, gather ACE reports, have 1 member of team calling out ea minute spent on OBJ, be quick move with a purpose 25. Once actions on is completed, move off OBJ in predetermined order. Ensure all personnel are accounted for; Send up REPORTS Asap!!!