How to: ORP Flashcards
What is an ORP?
An Objective Rally Point is the final point your platoon will stop before conducting a leaders recon/actions on objective. You would use it for everything except movement to contact.
What are three things to keep in mind when plotting an ORP?
Out of sight, out of sound, within small arms range of the OBJ. It should generally be where you want to go back to after actions on the OBJ. ORPs are always tentative until the OBJ is officially pinpointed. Pinpoint where the ORP will be by doing a final security halt in a cigar shape (1st squad top, 2nd squad either side, 3rd squad bottom) and perform a leaders recon
Who goes on a leaders recon to pinpoint the OBJ and establish the ORP?
Platoon Leader, Radio Telephone Operator (PL’s buddy that goes wherever PL goes), the Weapons Squad Leader, 3 ammo bearers from weapons squad, Alpha TL from 1st squad (primary/secondary route planner + compass man), SAW gunner and rifleman from security
How far away do you perform your security halt before the ORP?
200-400m away from our proposed ORP (consider if tactically feasible). 100-200m in darkness
What is the difference between establishing a LP/OP and putting an ammo bearer at the 6 o’clock when establishing an ORP?
An LP/OP is used to establish a patrol base. We are establishing an ORP which is temporary and for mission use. No need to dog leg 90 degrees when going in. Use your three ammo bearers to form each apex of the ORP
How does the leaders recon clear a potential ORP?
Doctrinally, start at 6 to 12, 9, 3 and back to 6. Or everyone can get on line and clear the entre area of the patrol base.
Where would the ammo bearers be stationed on a leaders recon for an ORP?
At the 6, 10, and 2
Where would the weapons squad leader be stationed on a leaders recon for an ORP?
the 6 o’clock. Make sure he has comms. You can leader the extra security with him (SAW/Rifleman) or take them as personal security back with you to halt.
How will the platoon enter the ORP?
First squad will enter at the 6 o’clock where the WSL is and take a right to the 2 o’clock and then a left from the 2 to the 10 o’clock. They will spread themselves equally between the 10 and the 2. 2nd squad will follow 1st squad and occupy the 2-6. 3rd squad will occupy the 10-6.
What do you do to set up a hasty ORP?
The PL initiates a security halt once they think the platoon has reached the ORP spot. The PL will go up to 1st squad and establish a 6 and 12 o’clock apex. The rest of 1st squad will gather at HQ in between and then ASS1 and ASS2 will file in from 6 o’clock apex to make either side of cigar shape. The majority of security squad and rest of HQ will prepare to go on a leaders recon.
