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
