Test Flashcards
ORIENTATION
Prior to issuing an order the unit leader orients his subordinate leaders to the planned area of operation using a terrain model, map, or area of operation.
NAME THE 5 PARAGRAPHS
- Situation
- Mission
- Execution
- Administration and Logistics
- Command and Signal
ORIENTATION
Begins the delivery of an order
Brief description of the terrain you will be operating
Should be delivered using a terrain model or map
PRESENT LOCATION (eight digit grid)
DIRECTION OF ATTACK. (Northeast, Sw, etc)
LOCATION OF THE OBJECTIVE. (Eight digit grid)
- SITUATION PARAGRAPH
After looking at the terrain as briefed in the Orientation, you need to understand who is in the immediate area. The situation paragraph provides details on both friendly and enemy personnel operating in your area. Combines your understanding of the terrain with the understanding of the enemy force you and facing and what friendly support you may have.
2 SUBPARAGRAPHS OF THE SITUATION PARAGRAPH
- ENEMY FORCES
- FRIENDLY FORCES
SUB PARAGRAHPH ENEMY FORCES
INFORMATION ON THE ENEMY SITUATION IS ISSUED. THE ACRONYM S A L U T E IS USED
Size: how many enemy are there
Activity: what are they doing
Location: Where were they seen lat
Unit: Which unit/organization are they from?
Time; When were they last seen
Equipment: What kind of weapons and equipment do they have?
ENEMY FORCES SITUATION CAN BE ISSUED USING WHAT ACRONYMS:
- SALUTE
- DRAW-D
SALUTE - DEFINITION
THIS INFORMATION IS OBTAINED DIRECTLY FRO YOUR HIGHER COMMANDERS ORDER. PROVIDES INFO SUCH AS : KNOWN AND SUSPECTED ENEMY LOCATION, CURRENT/RECENT ACTIVITIES, TYPE OF UNIT FACING
S A L U T E (stands for)
S ize of enemy force
A ctivity of enemy force
L ocation (last known location)
U nit type/designation
T ime the enemy was last observed
E quipment they possess
DRAW D. (Definition)
THIS INFORMATION SHOULD HIGHLIGHT WHAT COURSE OF ACTION THE ENEMY WILL MOST LIKELY EXECUTE UPON CONTACT
DRAW-D (Stands for)
D efend
R enforce
A ttack
W ithdraw
D elay
FRIENDLY FORCES
INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS SUBPARAGRAPH IS OBTAINED DIRECTLY FROM YOUR HIGHER COMMANDERS ORDER. IT CONTAINS THE MISSIONS AND LOCATIONS OF HIGHER, ADJACENT, AND SUPPORTING UNITS
FRIENDLY FORCES SITUATION CAN BE ISSUED USING WHAT ACRONYM
H
A
S
WHAT DOES THE H A S ACRONYM STAND FOR
H igher Unit for Higher Headquarters:
Task and commander’s intent
A djacent Units:
The mission and location of units to your left, right, front, and rear
S upporting Units/Attachements and Detachments
Is anyone supporting me?
At OCS the answer is “None”.
2nd PARAGRAPH:
MISSION
The Mission Statement is a clear and concise statement (one simple sentence) of what the unit is assigned to accomplish
It answers the “5Ws”. (When, who, what, where, why)
The Mission Statement expresses the Units primary task and purpose represented by the “5Ws”.
Name the 5Ws:
WHEN (Time)
WHO. (Unit)
WHAT. (Task)
WHERE. ( grid)
WHY. (Purpose)
The WHY is predominant. Purpose is always represented by the words “IN ORDER TO”
IOT STANDS FOR:
IN ORDER TO
3rd PARAGRAPH:
EXECUTION
The execution paragraph contains the “HOW TO” info needed to conduct the operation. This paragraph consists of 4 sub paragraphs:
1. Commanders Intent 2. Concept of Operation 3. Tasks 4. Coordinating Instruction
Name the 4 sub paragraphs of the Execution Paragraph
- COMMANDERS INTENT
- CONCEPT OF THE OPERATION
- TASKS
- COORDINATING INSTRUCTIONS
COMMANDERS INTENT
The purpose of providing intent is to allow subordinates to exercise judgment and initiative to depart from the original plan. There are 3 elements of the CI:
P - Purpose (why)
M - Method. (How)
E - Endstate (describes what the commander wants the situation to look like when the mission is accomplished in terms of friendly fire, enemy forces, and terrain
CONCEPT OF OPERATION
THE CONCEPT OF THE OPERATION INCLUDES TWO SUBPARAGRAPHS:
1. Scheme of Maneuver
2. Fire Support Plan
SCHEME OF MANEUVER
“Big Picture” or “Game Plan” for how the entire unit will work together to accomplish the mission.
TASKS
These are the specific tasks given to members of the fire team (or to subordinate leaders) on the scheme maneuver.
This is when you are speaking specifically to the subordinate on the part of the scheme of maneuver they will execute.
Task statements should always answer the “5Ws” for the missions you assign
COORDINATING INSTRUCTIONS
This paragraph contains instructions common to two or more people in the unit. There is no standard list of coordinating instructions that must be included in every order.
** SEE AND STUDY ITEMS COMMONLY ADDRESSED IN COORDINATING INSTRUCTIONS PG. 65
ITEMS COMMONLY ADDRESSED IN COORDINATING INSTRUCTIONS
- Time of Attack
- Base Unit
- Order of Movement
- Route
- Security plan
- Rehearsal Plan
- Applicable TCM grids or locations: AA, ATK POS, ASLT POS, OBJ, LoD
4th PARAGRAPH:
ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS
This paragraph contains all the information necessary for subordinate units to coordinate their resupply, recovery of equipment, and evacuation of prisoners/wounded. This paragraph is represented by the
“4Bs”
WHAT ARE THE “4Bs” of the Administration and Logistics Paragraph?
- BEANS (Chow) How much food and water do we need?
- BULLETS (Ammunition) How much ammo do we have and how much do we need?
- BAND-AIDS (Medevac) How do we care for the injured?
- BADGUYS (EPWs) What do we do with EPWs?
5th PARAGRAPH:
COMMAND AND SIGNAL
THIS PARAGRAPH CONTAINS ANY SIGNALS THAT WILL BE USED TO COORDINATE MOVEMENT OR EVENTS WITH THE SCHEME OF MANEUVER. THIS PARAGRAPH ALSO IDENTIFIES THE LOCATION OF KEY LEADERS AND WHO WILL SUCCEED IN COMMAND IF KEY LEADERS BECOME CASUALTIES.
AFTER OPERATION ORDER HAS BEEN ISSUED, 2 REMAINING ITEMS ARE ADDRESSED:
- ARE THERE ANY QUESTIONS?
- THE TIME IS NOW “military time”
Aslt Pos
Assault Position
AA
Assembly Area
ATK
Attack
Atk Pos
Attack Position
DEF
Defend
EN
Enemy
FTM
Fire Team
IOT
In order to
LOD
Line of Departure
LOC
Location
OBJ
Objective
O/O
On Order
ORD
Order
PLT
Platoon
POS
Position
PREP
Prepare
RSP
Re-supply
RTE
Route
SZE
Seize
SQD
Squad
