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.