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OPERATIONS ORDER
(SMEAC)
UT1(SCW) Godfrey
5 Paragraph OPORD
1. Situation
2. Mission
3. Execution
4. Admin and logistics
5. Command and Signal
Baseline Data
1) Operations Order # / Code Name if Used
2) References (maps, previous orders,
FRAGOs, etc)
3) Time Zone Used Throughout Order
4) Task Organization
Task Organization
- Explains how the unit is organized
for the operation
- Done by phase (in the execution
portion state how you intend to
accomplish the mission by phases)
Paragraph 1: Situation
1. Situation - Provides information essential
to subordinate leader’s understanding of
the mission
a. Enemy Forces
b. Friendly Forces
c. Attachments / Detachments
Paragraph 1: Situation
a. Enemy Forces – include pertinent intel / data
(1) Weather & Light Data
(2) Terrain (AOKOC)
(3) Enemy composition, disposition, & strength
(4) Enemy Capabilities
(5) Enemy Intentions
Enemy Forces:
Weather
a. Enemy Forces
(1) Weather & Light Data - advantages /
disadvantages to friendly & enemy, impact on mission
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Precipitation
Temperature
Other Weather Conditions (wind, dust, fog)
Light Data
Sunrise:_________
Sunset:_________
Moonrise:_______ Moonset:________
Percent Illum:___________
Enemy Forces:
Terrain
a. Enemy Forces
(2) Terrain – define area of operations & area of
interest, advantages / disadvantages to friendly & enemy,
impact on mission
KOCOA-
Key terrain
Observation and fields of fire
Cover and concealment
Obstacles
Avenues of approach
Enemy Forces:
Composition, Disposition, &
Strength
a. Enemy Forces
(3) Enemy Composition, Disposition, & Strength important characteristics and significance, advantages /
disadvantages to friendly & enemy, impact on mission
- type of enemy unit, how it’s equipped,
designation, location, size, and strength
- current (pertinent) enemy activities
- distinguish known and templated enemy
locations
Enemy Forces:
Capabilities
a. Enemy Forces
(4) Enemy Capabilities – combat capability
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range and orientation of direct / indirect fires
counter-attack forces
reserves
CBR
mobility / counter mobility
ability to reposition
Enemy Forces:
Intensions
a. Enemy Forces
(5) Enemy Intentions
- the most probable and most dangerous
course of action
- how the enemy will react to attack / defense
- critical enemy events
Friendly Forces
b. Friendly Forces
-
higher unit missions (two levels up)
left unit and mission
right unit and mission
forward unit and mission
following / reserve unit and mission
units in support or higher supporting unit
h artillery support
h air support
h mortar support
Attachments /
Detachments
c. Attachments & Detachments
(1) Attachments – who, why, when, where,
support requirements
(2) Detachments – who, why, when, where,
support requirements
Paragraph 2: Mission
2. Mission
- Who, what, where, when, why
- Concise statement of task(s) & purpose
- Derived from mission analysis
- Always stated TWICE in full
Paragraph 3: Execution
3. Execution
Commanders Intent
- Stated vision that defines purpose and
end state
- Provides clarity to overall operation &
informs subordinates which aspects are
most important
Paragraph 3: Execution
3. Execution
a. Concept of Operation
- Describes in general terms how the unit
(and others assisting in the op) will accomplish
the mission from start to finish
- IDs phases of operation (if any)
Common Phases
- Assembly area (AA), prep, passage of lines
- Move to Objective Rally Point (ORP)
- Actions on objective
- Consolidation and reorganization
Paragraph 3: Execution
3. Execution
a. Concept of Operation
- Identifies most important (mission
essential) tasks
- Identify main effort
- ID decisive point, form of maneuver /
defense, & other significant factors
Paragraph 3: Execution
3. Execution
b. Tasks to Maneuver Units
- Address all subordinate units &
attachments by name giving each its
mission in the form of task and purpose
- Can be tasked to provide any of the
following special teams / missions:
- support
- EPW
- Embark
- demo / breach,
- CBR
Paragraph 3: Execution
3. Execution
b. Tasks to Maneuver Units (cont)
- Designate primary & alternate for special
teams / missions(embark & CBR)
- All other tasks must relate to main effort
- Designate On Order (O/O) and Be
Prepared (B/P) missions(embark & CBR)
Paragraph 3: Execution
3. Execution
a. Actions by the air det / NMCB (cbr plan)
b. Routes to and from base to work
site(embark)
c. Formations and order of movement(embark)
d. the fire support plan
e. locations of control measures
1. Assembly area
2. Line of Departure
3. ECP
4. FPL
Paragraph 3: Execution
3. Execution
d. Coordinating Instructions - Details
coordination and control applicable to two or
more subordinate units
(1) Order of movement, formation, &
movement techniques
(2) Routes (primary & alternate) – detail
checkpoints, withdrawal routes, & danger
areas
(3) Departure and re-entry of friendly lines
Paragraph 3: Execution
3. Execution
d. Coordinating Instructions
(4) Actions at halt
(5) Actions at danger areas (linear, small
open areas, large open areas)
(6) Actions on contact
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Direct (sniper, close urban combat)
Indirect (artillery, mortar)
Obstacles (IED)
Electronic (radio failure)
Paragraph 3: Execution
3. Execution
d. Coordinating Instructions
(7) Rally points and actions at rally points
(IRP, ORP, FOB, & other planned RPs)
(8) Reorganization & re-consolidation
instructions
(9) Fire distribution (area vs direct) &
control measures (OCTs)
Paragraph 3: Execution
3. Execution
d. Coordinating Instructions
(10) Engagement (ROE)
(11) MOPP level (if any)
(12) Route colors (blk, red, yellow)
(13) Timeline (rehearsals, back brief,
inspections, movement)
(14) Priority intelligence requirements (PIR)
Paragraph 3: Execution
3. Execution
d. Coordinating Instructions
(15) Rules of engagement (ROE)
(16) Reporting requirements
(17) Super session
(18) Priorities of work
(19) Sleep plan
(20) Environmental considerations
(21) Safety considerations (ORM)
Paragraph 4: Admin. &
Logistics
4. Service Support
a. General
- SOPs in effect for sustained ops
- Current and proposed resupply points
locations and times
- Casualty and damaged equipment
collection points
- Location of decontamination points
Paragraph 4: Admin. &
Logistics
4. Service Support
b. Material and Services
(1) Supply – information on the classes of
supply of interest to the unit
- Class I: Subsistence items (food);
describes ration cycle and days of supply
basic load
- Class II: Clothing, individual equip.,
tools, and describes resupply
Paragraph 4: Admin. &
Logistics
4. Service Support - describes the critical
logistical information required to sustain the
unit during the operation
a. General
b. Material and Services
c. Personnel
d. Miscellaneous (mail, MWR, phone)
Paragraph 4: Admin. &
Logistics
4. Service Support
b. Material and Services
(1) Supply (Army terms)
- Class III: Petroleum, oils, and
lubricants (POL); details top off times and
locations
- Class IV: Construction materials;
location of barrier materials (MOL yard)
Paragraph 4: Admin. &
Logistics
4. Service Support
b. Material and Services
(1) Supply
- Class V: Ammunition and explosives;
location and basic load
- Class VI: Personal demand items
(alcohol); usually not included
- Class VII: Major end items (CESE,
weapons, etc); resupply specifics
Paragraph 4: Admin. &
Logistics
4. Service Support
b. Material and Services
(1) Supply
- Class VIII: Medical supplies
- Class IX: Repair parts
Paragraph 4: Admin. &
Logistics
4. Service Support
b. Material and Services
(2) Transportation – list constraints /
limitations, operating hours, distribution
methods and the manner in which supplies
are managed, handled, and distributed
(3) Services - laundry, showers
(4) Maintenance – Non SOP info on maint of
weapons and equip.
Paragraph 4: Admin. &
Logistics
4. Service Support
b. Material and Services
(5) Medical Evacuation – procedures for
evacuation of wounded or dead if different
from SOP (9 line)
c. Personnel
– ID EPW collection points and handling
instruction not covered by SOP
Paragraph 4: Admin. &
Logistics
4. Service Support
c. Personnel
- ID EPW collection points and handling
instruction not covered by SOP
- Mail
- Religious Services
- Graves Registration
d. Miscellaneous – destruction of supplies
Paragraph 5: Command
and Signal
5. Command and Signal
a. Command
(1) Location of higher unit commander
(2) Location of platoon / unit leader
(3) Location of 2nd in command
(4) Succession of command
Paragraph 5: Command
and Signal
5. Command and Signal
b. Signal
(1) SOI index in effect
(2) Listening silence (if applicable)
(3) Visual or audio signals
(4) Methods of commo priority
(5) Emergency signals and code words
5 Paragraph OPORD
Summary
1. Situation
2. Mission
3. Execution
4. Admin. And logistics
5. Command and Signal
Questions & Comments