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Troop Leading Procedures (TLP) Flashcards

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What are TLPs

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Dynamic process used by small unit leaders to analyze a mission, develop a plan, and prepare for an operation

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How many steps are in the TLP

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8

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What are the steps

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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

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Define Receive Mission

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Determine units’ missions

Assess the time available

Conduct an initial analysis of the order using METT-TC

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Define Issue Warning Order

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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

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What is generally in the second and third WARNO

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Second WARNO include info from their mission analyses & additional guidance

Third WARNO is normally issued after the COA is finalized

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Define Make a Tentative Plan

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  • Mission Analysis
  • Course of Action Development (COA)
  • COA Analysis
  • COA Comparison
  • COA Selection
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What does METT-TC Stand for

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Mission

Enemy

Terrain and Weather

Troops - own

Time Available

Civilian Considerations

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Define “Mission”

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The task and purpose that clearly indicate the action to be taken and the reason for the action.

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Define Analysis of Mission

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Purpose

Tasks: Specified, Implied, Essential

Constraints

Written restated mission

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What are the two types of constraints

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Proscriptive - required; mandates action

Prohibitive - not allowed; limits action

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What’s the result of Mission Analysis

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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)

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What are the parts of Enemy Analysis

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Dispositions

Compositions

Strengths

Doctrine

Equipment

Capabilities

Vulnerabilities

Probable courses of action

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What are the parts of Terrain Analysis

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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

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What are the three types of obstacles

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Unrestricted

Restricted

Severely Restricted

*Do analysis for both mounted and unmounted

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Define Avenue of Approach

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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

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Define Key Terrain

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Any locality or area, the seizure or retention of which affords a marked advantage to either combatant in a given course of action.

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Define Decisive Terrain

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Key terrain whose seizure, retention, or control is necessary for mission accomplishment

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Define Observation and Fields of Fire

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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.

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Define Cover and Concealment

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Cover- Protection from the effects of direct and / or indirect fires.

Concealment- Protection from observation and surveillance.

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How many aspects are there to military weather

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What are the aspects of Military Weather

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Visibility
Winds
Temperature/Humidity
Precipitation
Cloud Cover

Leaders consider how the weather will affect the units visibility, mobility, and survivability

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How many aspects are there to analyzing your troops

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What are the aspects to analyze your troops on

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Number

Type

Capabilities

Condition

Readiness

Maintenance

Training

Strengths

Weaknesses

Leaders

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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
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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 ```
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Define Array Forces
The product from generate options is used to determine what is required to accomplish the mission (Soldiers, weapons and other equipment)
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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.
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Define Assign Responsibilities
Assign responsibilities for each task to a subordinate
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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
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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
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What 3 Techniques help with COA Analysis
Box Belt Avenues in Depth
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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.
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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
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Define the Avenue in Depth Technique
Analyze friendly and enemy actions along one avenue of approach at a time. Best for defensive COAs
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When can step 4 of TLP be initiated
Any time through the sequence
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Define Reconnoiter
Information confirms or denies current intel
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What do you consider during the Supervise Phase
Rehearsal considerations and the type

Army OCS (14 decks)

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