W104 Troop Leading Proceedures

Question 1

How is an order communicated?

Answer 1

Verbal, written, or signaled – which conveys instructions from a superior to a subordinate

Question 2

3 Types of Orders

Answer 2

Operation
Fragmentary
Warning

Question 3

Characteristics of a good OPLAN / OPORD

Answer 3

Simple & Direct
Authoritative expression
Positive expression
Avoid qualified directives
Posses brevity
Posses clarity
Contain assumptions
Incorporate flexibility
Exercise timeliness

Question 4

An OPORD provides

Answer 4

The “task organization,” express the “Commander’s Intent,” and contain 5-paragraphs

Question 5

5 Paragraphs of an OPORD

Answer 5

1. Situation
2. Mission
3. Execution
4. Sustainment
5. Command and Signal

Question 6

• 7 steps of Military Decision Making Process

Answer 6

1. Receipt of mission
2. Mission analysis
3. Course of Action Development
4. COA Analysis
5. COA comparison
6. COA approval
7. Orders production, dissemination and transition

NOTE: COA development - satisfy Commander’s Intent

Question 7

*Troop Leading Procedures

Answer 7

*The sequence is not rigid
1. Receive the mission
2. Issue the warning order
3. Make a tentative plan
4. Initiate movement
5. Conduct reconnaissance
6. Complete the plan
7. Issue the order
8. Supervise and refine

Question 8

During step 1 of TLP, METT-TC is used to conduct initial analysis of the order. What is METT-TC?

Answer 8

Mission, Enemy, Terrain and Weather, Troops Available, Time, and Civilian Considerations