Combat Orders Flashcards
What are the type of orders that we use?
Operations order, Warning order, and Frag order
What is an operations order/
Directive by a commander to subordinate commanders for the purpose of effecting the coordinated execution of an operation.
What is an Warning order?
Preliminary notice of an order or action which is to follow given prior to the beginning of the planning process
What is a FRAGO
An abbreviated form of an operation order which usually changes.
What are the six main sections to 5 paragraph order?
Orientation, Situation, Mission, Execution, Admin & Logistics, Command & Signal
What acronym is used to describe the enemy forces?
SALUTE
What acronym is used to describe the enemy capabilites and likelyhood to do what?
DRAW-D
What must the mission statement include?
The 5 W’s
The commanders intent must include what 3 components?
Purpose, Method and Endstate
What 2 components are required for the concept of operations subparagraph
Scheme of maneuver and Fire Support Plan. Must be anonymous, sequential, & thorough.
What is the 1/3, 2/3 rule?
Give subordinate leaders enough time to prepare and issue their own orders. Divide your available time in thirds. Use one-third yourself, and give the remaining two-thirds of the time to subordinate leaders.
What are the different types of op orders?
- Squad attack order
- Patrol order
- Platoon attack order
- Platoon (rein) attack order
- Convoy order
What is the purpose of Orientation?
- Orient subordinates to the medium by which the order is issued, whether it is a terrain model, a whiteboard, a sand table, etc.
- define and describe the battle space being operated in.
What 2 pieces of info should EMLCOA contain?
- A detailed description of what the enemy is doing now.
2. A detailed description of what the enemy will do on contact.
