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MSL 301, Lesson 4c: Tactical Orders Tactical (Combat) Orders Rev. 22 Apr 2005 Slide 1 of 20 MSL 301, Lesson 4c: Tactical Orders Types of Orders Administrative Orders Combat Orders Rev. 22 Apr 2005 Warning Order (WARNO) Operations Order (OPORD) Fragmentary Order (FRAGO) Slide 2 of 20 MSL 301, Lesson 4c: Tactical Orders Unit Hierarchy and Tactical Orders Rev. 22 Apr 2005 Slide 3 of 20 MSL 301, Lesson 4c: Tactical Orders Characteristics of Tactical (Combat) Orders Good Combat Orders: Have Clarity (Use sketches, models or actual terrain) Are Complete and Brief Are Timely Allow Initiative by recognizing subordinates freedom of action within the commander’s intent Use affirmative form and are authoritative Avoid Qualified Directives Rev. 22 Apr 2005 Slide 4 of 20 MSL 301, Lesson 4c: Tactical Orders The Warning Order (WARNO) Preliminary Notice “Heads up” Facilitates Time Management Provides operational details Outlines key events for mission execution (focus on mission preparation) Detail dependent on: The information and time available from the issue of the order to mission execution The information subordinate commanders need for proper planning and preparation Rev. 22 Apr 2005 Slide 5 of 20 MSL 301, Lesson 4c: Tactical Orders Warning Order (WARNO) Time: Provided ASAP after receipt of higher order Format: No specific format -- Use the five paragraphs of the operations order as a guide Use unit SOP/checklists (or develop them) Necessary information in a WARNO: The mission or nature of the operation Who is participating in the mission Time of the operation Tasks that unit must accomplish now (equipment, supplies, inspections and rehearsals) to prepare Time and place that to issue the operations order Rev. 22 Apr 2005 Slide 6 of 20 MSL 301, Lesson 4c: Tactical Orders WARNO General Format Five-Paragraph Format Situation Mission Execution Time Schedule Tasks Service support Command and Signal Rev. 22 Apr 2005 Four-Paragraph Format Situation Mission General Instructions Special Instructions Slide 7 of 20 MSL 301, Lesson 4c: Tactical Orders The Operations Order (OPORD) Directive issued to subordinate leaders, commanders, Information to effect execution of an operation Always specifies execution time and date Focus is on what to do, not how to do it Explains why the mission is important Rev. 22 Apr 2005 Slide 8 of 20 MSL 301, Lesson 4c: Tactical Orders Operations Order- A Basic Outline (1 of 2) Situation Enemy Forces Friendly Forces Attachments and Detachments Mission Execution Concept of the Operation Maneuver Fires Tasks to Maneuver Units Tasks to Combat Support Units Coordinating Instructions Rev. 22 Apr 2005 Slide 9 of 20 MSL 301, Lesson 4c: Tactical Orders Operations Order- A Basic Outline (2 of 2) Service Support General Material and Services Supply Transportation Services Maintenance Medical Evacuations Personnel Miscellaneous Command and Signal Command Signal Rev. 22 Apr 2005 Slide 10 of 20 MSL 301, Lesson 4c: Tactical Orders Situation Enemy Forces Friendly Forces Composition, disposition, strength, and capabilities Most probable/dangerous course of action Mission and action of units two levels up, left/right, front/rear. Attachments and Detachments Units or individuals Effective time period. Rev. 22 Apr 2005 Slide 11 of 20 MSL 301, Lesson 4c: Tactical Orders Mission States the mission in a clear concise statement of the task and purpose, containing the following information: Who What When Where Why Rev. 22 Apr 2005 Slide 12 of 20 MSL 301, Lesson 4c: Tactical Orders Execution The “How To” Information needed to accomplish the mission. Usually in four parts: Concept of operation Tasks to maneuver units Tasks to combat support units Coordinating instructions Rev. 22 Apr 2005 Slide 13 of 20 MSL 301, Lesson 4c: Tactical Orders Concept of the Operation Covers the commander’s intent Covers the tactical plan Scheme of maneuver Integration Rev. 22 Apr 2005 Slide 14 of 20 MSL 301, Lesson 4c: Tactical Orders Tasks to Maneuver/Combat Support Units Gives the exact mission of all subordinate units Coordinating Instruction The tactical instruction and details of coordination that apply to two or more units Rev. 22 Apr 2005 Slide 15 of 20 MSL 301, Lesson 4c: Tactical Orders Service Support Support Concept Material and Services Supply Transportation Services Maintenance Medical Evacuation Personnel Miscellaneous Rev. 22 Apr 2005 Slide 16 of 20 MSL 301, Lesson 4c: Tactical Orders Command and Signal Location of key leaders Chain of command Frequencies Call signs Code words Rev. 22 Apr 2005 Slide 17 of 20 MSL 301, Lesson 4c: Tactical Orders FRAGO Address only parts of the OPORD that change – must be specific Uses the same sequence of the OPORD A brief outline of the changes and instructions Rev. 22 Apr 2005 Slide 18 of 20 MSL 301, Lesson 4c: Tactical Orders Troop Leading Procedures and Tactical Orders Receive the mission Issue a warning order Make a tentative plan Start necessary movement Reconnoiter Complete the plan Issue the complete order Supervise Rev. 22 Apr 2005 Slide 19 of 20 WARNO OPORD OPORD Brief FRAGO MSL 301, Lesson 4c: Tactical Orders Tactical Orders Practical Exercise Review the platoon order Individually write a WARNO Guided discussion Complete the Plan (Step 6) Make a tentative plan (Step 3) Initiate movement (Step 4) Reconnoiter (Step 5) Review for homework Guided discussion Issue complete order (Step 7) Supervise (Step 8) Rev. 22 Apr 2005 Slide 20 of 20