Troop Leading Procedures ROTC 2 PRELIM Flashcards
dynamic process by which a commander receives a mission, plans it and executes it
Troop leading
Troop leading Procedures
Provide small unit leaders a framework for planning and preparing for operations
Company size units and below (no staff)
Places the responsibility primarily on the commander or small unit leader
Eight steps of TLP
Step 1 – RECEIVE THE MISSION
Step 2 – ISSUE A WARNING ORDER
Step 3 – MAKE A TENTATIVE PLAN
Step 4 – INITIATE MOVEMENT
Step 5 – RECONNAISSANCE
Step 6 – COMPLETE THE PLAN
Step 7 – ISSUE THE ORDER
Step 8 – SUPERVISE AND REHEARSE
Step 1- Receive the Mission Begins with receipt of initial WARNO or OPORD.
Begins with receipt of initial WARNO or OPORD.
CDR determines probable mission.
CDR conducts initial time analysis (planning timeline).
Conduct initial mission analysis.
. Determine the TASK
. Determine the
PURPOSE
. Determine
COMDR’S INTENT
RECEIVE THE MISSION
Make initial statement.
RECEIVE THE MISSION
Try to immediately
issue WO to lower units.
Usually given orally
ISSUE WARNING ORDER
No specific format, but the 5 paragraph
OPORD format may
be used;
. Situation . Mission . Execution . Service Support . Command & Signal
ISSUE WARNING ORDER
what is SMESC?
Situation
. Mission
. Execution
. Service Support
. Command & Signal
Develop a Tentative Plan
MAKE A TENTATIVE PLAN
Mission Analysis
. COA Development
. Analysis of COA –
war game
. Compare COA
. COA Selection/
Decision
MAKE A TENTATIVE PLAN
MISSION ANALYSIS
T
M
T
E
T
C
TIME AVAILABLE
MISSION
TERRAIN AND WEATHER
ENEMY SITUATION
TROOPS AVAILABLE
CIVIL CONSIDERATIONS
Continue mission preparation
STEP 4- INITIATE MOVEMENT
May include movement of recon elements, guides, quartering parties, etc…
STEP 4- INITIATE MOVEMENT
Recon should confirm Priority Intelligence Requirements (PIR)
If possible, include subordinate leaders in the reconnaissance
If possible, try to see the view of the decisive point
STEP 5- CONDUCT RECONNAISSANCE
PIR
Priority Intelligence Requirements
Recon operations seek to confirm or deny information that supports the tentative plan
STEP 5- CONDUCT RECONNAISSANCE
Focus first on information gaps identified during mission analysis
STEP 5- CONDUCT RECONNAISSANCE
May or may not alter the tentative plan as a result of the recon
STEP 6- COMPLETE THE PLAN
Leaders make final coordination with adjacent units and higher HQ before issuing the OPORD
STEP 6- COMPLETE THE PLAN
Focus on specific tasks of all elements
STEP 6- COMPLETE THE PLAN
Normally verbal and includes all 5 paragraphs of the OPORD
STEP 7- ISSUE OPORD
Ideally, present the OPORD with a view of the OBJ or other aspects of the terrain – if unable, use a sand table, detailed sketch, maps, or other products to present the OPORD
STEP 7- ISSUE OPORD
. Re-supply, H2O and
rations
SUPERVISE
. Inspect uniform, equipment, weapons and ammunition
SUPERVISE
Communication and
maintenance
SUPERVISE
Fire Support and Engineering activities
SUPERVISE
Leaders supervise
and inspect personnel, equipment, and and preparedness
SUPERVISE
Radio Rehearsal
. Map Rehearsal
. Terrain Model
Rehearsal
. Key Leader
Rehearsal
. Full Rehearsal
REHEARSE
Radio Rehearsal
REHEARSE
MAP REHEARSAL
REHEARSE
Terrain Model
Rehearsal
REHEARSE
Key Leader
Rehearsal
REHEARSE
Full Rehearsal
REHEARSE
Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.”
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
