Transcript Application of Troop Leading Procedures

MSL 301, Lesson 5a : Application of Troop Leading Procedures
Application of the
Troop Leading Procedures
MSL 301, Lesson 5a : Application of Troop Leading Procedures
Tools of the Tactician
OAKOC
• Observation and
TLP STEPS
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Receive the Mission
Issue a Warning Order
Make a Tentative Plan
Initiate Movement
Conduct Reconnaissance
Complete the Plan
Issue the Order
Supervise and Assess
METT-TC
• Mission
• Enemy
•Terrain
• Troops
• Time
• Civilian
Fields of Fire
• Avenues of
Approach
• Key and Decisive
Terrain
• Obstacles
• Cover and
Concealment
Reconnaissance is conducted based on the tentative plan. Information
discovered during recon is “plugged back in” to the estimate of the situation.
It can cause a change of plan or even a change of mission.
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MSL 301, Lesson 5a : Application of Troop Leading Procedures
Troop Leading Procedures
8 Steps
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Receive the Mission
Issue a Warning Order
Make a Tentative Plan
Initiate Movement
Conduct Reconnaissance
Complete the Plan
Issue the Order
Supervise and Assess
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MSL 301, Lesson 5a : Application of Troop Leading Procedures
Step 1: Receive the Mission
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Receive a mission alert in the form of a
Combat Order
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Warning Order (WARNO)
Operations Order (OPORD)
Fragmentary Order (FRAGO)
The leader immediately begins a mission
analysis using the factors of METT-TC and
the Military Decision Making Process
Conduct an initial time
Troop Leading Procedures
1. Receive the Mission
management analysis using
2. Issue a Warning order
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“One-third: Two-thirds” Rule
Backward Planning Process
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Make a Tentative Plan
Initiate Movement
Conduct Reconnaissance
Complete the Plan
Issue the Order
Supervise and Assess
MSL 301, Lesson 5a : Application of Troop Leading Procedures
Step 1: Receive the Mission
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• Analysis of the Mission
• Tasks - Specified, Implied, Essential
• Constraints / Limitations
• Write Restated Mission
ISSION
NEMY
ERRAIN AND WEATHER
ROOPS AND SUPPORT AVAILABLE
IME AVAILABLE
IVILIAN CONSIDERATIONS
Guides the leader through the decision making process
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MSL 301, Lesson 5a : Application of Troop Leading Procedures
Step 1: Receive the Mission
Mission Analysis
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MSL 301, Lesson 5a : Application of Troop Leading Procedures
Step 1: Receive the Mission
TIME ANALYSIS
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1/3 - 2/3 Rule
Backward Planning
Process
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MSL 301, Lesson 5a : Application of Troop Leading Procedures
Step 2: Issue a Warning Order
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Purpose
Issue immediately after mission
analysis
Do not sacrifice time to gain more info
OPORD Format
At a minimum WARNO should include:
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Mission or nature of the operation
Who is participating in the operation
Time of operation
Time and place for operations order
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Troop Leading Procedures
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Receive the Mission
Issue a Warning order
Make a Tentative Plan
Initiate Movement
Conduct Reconnaissance
Complete the Plan
Issue the Order
Supervise and Assess
MSL 301, Lesson 5a : Application of Troop Leading Procedures
Step 2: Issue a Warning Order
Operations Order- A Basic Outline
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Situation
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Enemy Forces
Friendly Forces
Attachments and
Detachments
Service Support
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Mission
Execution
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Concept of the Operation
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Maneuver
Fires
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Tasks to Maneuver Units
Tasks to Combat Support
Units
Coordinating Instructions
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General
Material and Services
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Supply
Transportation
Services
Maintenance
Medical Examinations
Personnel
Miscellaneous
Command and Signal
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Command
Signal
MSL 301, Lesson 5a : Application of Troop Leading Procedures
Step 3: Make a Tentative Plan
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ISSION
NEMY
OAKOC
ERRAIN AND WEATHER
• Observation and Fields of Fire
• Avenues of Approach
• Key and Decisive Terrain
• Obstacles
• Cover and Concealment
ROOPS AND SUPPORT AVAILABLE
IME AVAILABLE
IVILIAN CONSIDERATIONS
Guides the leader through the decision making process
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MSL 301, Lesson 5a : Application of Troop Leading Procedures
Step 4: Initiate Movement
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May occur at any point in the Troop Leading
Process
The steps do not have to be accomplished in
order
Can be conducted by subordinate leaders
Includes movement to positions closer to LD,
initial inspections, reconnaissance, battle drill
rehearsals or SOP items
Troop Leading Procedures
1. Receive the Mission
If the reconnaissance reveals
2. Issue a Warning order
3. Make a Tentative Plan
a change in the situation, the
4. Initiate Movement
plan must be adjusted
5. Conduct Reconnaissance
6. Complete the Plan
accordingly.
7. Issue the Order
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8.
Supervise and Assess
MSL 301, Lesson 5a : Application of Troop Leading Procedures
Step 5: Conduct Reconnaissance
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Reconnaissance is used to confirm terrain and/or
enemy analysis and tactical options
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Situation and time available dictate the type and
detail of reconnaissance
 Map, terrain model, aerial photo, ground
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Plan and conduct a leader’s
reconnaissance for every mission.
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Consider risk inherent in moving
forward of friendly lines, or into
unoccupied area.
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Troop Leading Procedures
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Receive the Mission
Issue a Warning order
Make a Tentative Plan
Initiate Movement
Conduct Reconnaissance
Complete the Plan
Issue the Order
Supervise and Assess
MSL 301, Lesson 5a : Application of Troop Leading Procedures
Step 6: Complete the Plan
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Develop OPORD based on tentative plan,
reconnaissance and additional guidance.
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Review plan to ensure that the Commander’s
mission and intent is satisfied.
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Consider whether reconnaissance and changes
to current situation may change or alter tentative
plan.
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Use five paragraph format and
common tactical language from
FM 3-21.8 (Chapter 5) and FM 5-0.
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Troop Leading Procedures
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Receive the Mission
Issue a Warning order
Make a Tentative Plan
Initiate Movement
Conduct Reconnaissance
Complete the Plan
Issue the Order
Supervise and Assess
MSL 301, Lesson 5a : Application of Troop Leading Procedures
Step 7: Issue the Order
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Can be issued either orally or written
Issue while observing the combat area if
possible
Supplements to OPORDs:
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Terrain models
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Sand Table
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Map boards/Overlays
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Sketches
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Fire Support Matrix
Troop Leading Procedures
1. Receive the Mission
All subordinates MUST
2. Issue a Warning order
understand the plan
3. Make a Tentative Plan
4. Initiate Movement
 Use briefbacks
5. Conduct Reconnaissance
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Complete the Plan
Issue the Order
Supervise and Assess
MSL 301, Lesson 5a : Application of Troop Leading Procedures
Step 8: Supervise and Assess
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Rehearsals
Inspections
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Receive the Mission
Issue a Warning order
Make a Tentative Plan
Initiate Movement
Conduct Reconnaissance
Complete the Plan
Issue the Order
Supervise and Assess
MSL 301, Lesson 5a : Application of Troop Leading Procedures
Step 8: Supervise and Assess
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Rehearsals: The leader uses rehearsals
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Practice essential tasks (improve
performance).
Reveal weaknesses or problems in the plan.
Coordinate the actions of subordinate
elements. Improve soldier understanding of
the concept of the operation (foster confidence
in soldiers).
Inspections:
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Pre Combat Checks (PCCs):
Soldier items
Pre Combat Inspections (PCIs):
Mission essential equipment
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Troop Leading Procedures
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Receive the Mission
Issue a Warning order
Make a Tentative Plan
Initiate Movement
Conduct Reconnaissance
Complete the Plan
Issue the Order
Supervise and Assess
MSL 301, Lesson 5a : Application of Troop Leading Procedures
Step 8: Supervise and Assess
REHEARSALS:
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Must be habitual during training in order to
effectively employ units tactically.
Clarifies Commander’s intent.
Reinforces scheme of maneuver.
Ensures understanding and instills
confidence in participants.
Provides feedback and exposes problems
in the plan.
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MSL 301, Lesson 5a : Application of Troop Leading Procedures
Step 8: Supervise and Assess
INSPECTIONS:
Pre-Combat Inspections (PCIs)
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Weapons and ammo: test fire
Uniforms and equipment
Mission Essential Equipment
Soldiers understanding of mission and their
specific responsibilities
Communications: radios, frequencies, batteries
Rations and water
Camouflage; personnel and equipment
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MSL 301, Lesson 5a : Application of Troop Leading Procedures
Troop Leading Procedures
The order of these steps
doesn’t change
Steps 4-7 are
interchangeable.
Step 8 occurs throughout
the process.
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1. Receive the Mission
2. Issue a Warning Order
3. Make a Tentative Plan
4. Initiate Movement
5. Conduct Reconnaissance
6. Complete the Plan
7. Issue the Order
8. Supervise and Assess
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MSL 301, Lesson 5a : Application of Troop Leading Procedures
Troop Leading Procedures
CHALLENGES
 Determine specified, implied, and
essential tasks
 Manage available time
 Delegate during planning and
preparation
 Analyze courses of action and make
decisions
 Brief WARNORD, OPORD and FRAGO
 Conduct rehearsals and inspections
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MSL 301, Lesson 5a : Application of Troop Leading Procedures
Troop Leading Procedures
PRACTICAL EXERCISE
1. Review the platoon order
2. Individually write a WARNO
3. Guided discussion
 Make a tentative plan (Step 3)
 Initiate movement (Step 4)
 Reconnoiter (Step 5)
4. Complete the Plan (Step 6)
 HOMEWORK
5. Guided discussion
 Issue complete order (Step 7)
 Supervise (Step 8)
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