C2

Question 1

C2

Warning Order

Answer 1

Develop the initial estimate of the situation using our METT-TC analysis.

At a minimum a Warning Order contains:

• the situation
• mission
• general instructions
• specific instructions

Question 2

C2

Develop an estimate of the situation to issue an operations order

Answer 2

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Tasks

Question 3

C2

Task organize an operations order to determine 5 Ws for subordinate units.

Answer 3

Tasks - The commander will task his subordinate units in this sub paragraph. Subordinate leaders use their task from higher as the primary piece of their mission analysis when they are conducting their estimate of the situation (METT-TC). Therefore, a taking statement is required to include all the same criteria as for a mission statement, including the answers to the “5Ws”: Who, What, When, Where, and Why.

Who - refers to the subordinate unit designated to accomplish the task assigned

What - For all offensive and defensive operations, the “what” refers to the assigned tactical task.

When - Refers to the time the assigned task is required to occur.

Where - Refers to the geographic location at which the effects of the tactical task are required.

Why - Identified as the most important because it informs subordinates of the reason the task must be accomplished.