Troop Leading Procedures (TLP) Flashcards
What are TLPs
Dynamic process used by small unit leaders to analyze a mission, develop a plan, and prepare for an operation
How many steps are in the TLP
8
What are the steps
1 Receive mission
2 Issue warning order
3 Make a tentative plan
4 Initiate movement
5 Conduct reconnaissance
6 Complete plan
7 Issue OPORD
8 Supervise
Define Receive Mission
Determine units’ missions
Assess the time available
Conduct an initial analysis of the order using METT-TC
Define Issue Warning Order
Type of operation
General location of operation
Initial operational timeline
Reconnaissance to initiate
Movement to initiate
Planning & preparation instructions and timeline
Information requirements
Commander’s critical information requirements
What is generally in the second and third WARNO
Second WARNO include info from their mission analyses & additional guidance
Third WARNO is normally issued after the COA is finalized
Define Make a Tentative Plan
- Mission Analysis
- Course of Action Development (COA)
- COA Analysis
- COA Comparison
- COA Selection
What does METT-TC Stand for
Mission
Enemy
Terrain and Weather
Troops - own
Time Available
Civilian Considerations
Define “Mission”
The task and purpose that clearly indicate the action to be taken and the reason for the action.
Define Analysis of Mission
Purpose
Tasks: Specified, Implied, Essential
Constraints
Written restated mission
What are the two types of constraints
Proscriptive - required; mandates action
Prohibitive - not allowed; limits action
What’s the result of Mission Analysis
The result of mission analysis is the restated mission statement, a simple, concise expression of the essential tasks that must be accomplished and the purpose to be achieved.
who, (type of operation) what (task), when, where, why (purpose)
What are the parts of Enemy Analysis
Dispositions
Compositions
Strengths
Doctrine
Equipment
Capabilities
Vulnerabilities
Probable courses of action
What are the parts of Terrain Analysis
Area of Operation (AO) - Defined by Higher Commanders
Area of Interest - Any threat or other element that greatly influence the accomplishment of the mission
OCOKA
What are the three types of obstacles
Unrestricted
Restricted
Severely Restricted
*Do analysis for both mounted and unmounted
Define Avenue of Approach
An air or ground route of an attacking force leading to an objective or key terrain
Type: mounted, dismounted, air, subterranean
Formation
Speed of Largest Unit
Define Key Terrain
Any locality or area, the seizure or retention of which affords a marked advantage to either combatant in a given course of action.
Define Decisive Terrain
Key terrain whose seizure, retention, or control is necessary for mission accomplishment
Define Observation and Fields of Fire
Observation- The condition of weather and terrain that permits a force to see the friendly, enemy, and neutral personnel and systems, and key aspects of the environment.
Fields of Fire- Areas that a weapon or group of weapons may effectively cover with fire from a given position.
Define Cover and Concealment
Cover- Protection from the effects of direct and / or indirect fires.
Concealment- Protection from observation and surveillance.
How many aspects are there to military weather
5
What are the aspects of Military Weather
Visibility Winds Temperature/Humidity Precipitation Cloud Cover
Leaders consider how the weather will affect the units visibility, mobility, and survivability
How many aspects are there to analyzing your troops
10
What are the aspects to analyze your troops on
Number
Type
Capabilities
Condition
Readiness
Maintenance
Training
Strengths
Weaknesses
Leaders
Define Time Analysis’ 4 categories
Next higher echelon’s timeline
Operations
Planning and preparation
Enemy timeline
1/3, 2/3 rule and Backward/Forward planning are tools to help with analysis
Define Civil Considerations
How the man-made infrastructure, civilian institutions, attitudes and activities of the civilian leaders, populations, and organizations within the AO influence the conduct of military operations
ASCOPE Areas Structures Capabilities Organizations People Events
Define Risk Management
This is the process of identifying, assessing, and controlling risks arising from operational factors, and making decisions that balance risk cost with mission benefits.
Risk management consists of five steps that are performed throughout the operations process.
What are the 5 steps to Risk Management
Step 1. Identify hazards. Current and future situations.
Step 2. Assess hazards. Determine the risk of potential loss based on probability and severity of the hazard.
Step 3. Develop controls, determine residual risk, and make risk decision. Develop controls. Specify who, what, where, when, and how for each control.
Step 4. Implement controls. State how each control will be put into effect & communicated to personnel who will make it happen.
Step 5. Supervise & evaluate.
Supervise controls. Explain how each control will be monitored to ensure proper implementation.
Evaluate controls. Evaluate the effectiveness of each control in reducing or eliminating risk.
What are Decisive Points in Mission Analysis
Most important aspect of the TLP
Entire COA is developed from the decisive point
Defines how, where, or when the unit will accomplish it’s purpose
A Decisive Point is a geographic place, specific key event, critical system or function that allows commanders to gain a marked advantage over an enemy and greatly influence the outcome of an attack
It does not simply restate the unit’s essential task or purpose
Event or action that will ultimately and irreversibly lead to the unit achieving its purpose
What are the 6 steps to COA Development
AGADAP
Analyze Relative Combat Power
Generate Options
Array Forces
Develop Concept of Operations
Assign Responsibilities
Prepare COA Statement and Sketch
What are the four goals of Analyze Relative Combat Power
Identify an enemy weakness to exploit
Identify friendly strengths to exploit enemy weakness
Identify enemy strengths to mitigate
Identify friendly weaknesses to protect
Define Generate Options
Determine one or more ways to accomplish missions
Consider TTP from doctrine, history, or other resources to find a solution
Confirm mission’s decisive point
From the decisive point, ID the purposes of decisive, shaping, and sustaining operations
Determine the tactical mission tasks for the decisive, shaping, and sustaining operations
Define Array Forces
The product from generate options is used to determine what is required to accomplish the mission (Soldiers, weapons and other equipment)
Define Develop a CONOP
Describes how the leader sees the mission unfolding.
Determine how accomplishing each task leads to the next task.
Determine the best ways to use terrain and employ unit strengths.
Develop control measures necessary to convey and enhance the understanding of the operation.
Define Assign Responsibilities
Assign responsibilities for each task to a subordinate
Define Prepare a COA Statement and Sketch
Describes the Concept of Operations
The basis for paragraph 3 of the OPORD
Decisive point, and what makes it decisive
Form of maneuver or type of defensive operation
Tasks & purposes of the decisive, shaping, and Sustaining operations
Reserve planning priorities
Purpose of critical WFF elements
The end state
Define COA Analysis
Think through the operation from start to finish
Visualize a set of actions and reactions
The object to determine what can go wrong and what decision the leader needs to make as a result
Remain Objective
Do not make changes - take notes
What 3 Techniques help with COA Analysis
Box
Belt
Avenues in Depth
Define the Box Technique
Focuses the wargame on a specific area May be: The objective area An Engagement area Other critical location
Used when time is limited or the enemy situation is clear.
Define the Belt Technique
The belt technique allows the leader to divide the COA into events or belts.
May be done from phase line to phase or by significant events
Most effective for offensive COAs
Define the Avenue in Depth Technique
Analyze friendly and enemy actions along one avenue of approach at a time.
Best for defensive COAs
When can step 4 of TLP be initiated
Any time through the sequence
Define Reconnoiter
Information confirms or denies current intel
What do you consider during the Supervise Phase
Rehearsal considerations and the type
