Explanation and Explanation and Extraction of OrdersExtraction of Orders

3 Star Field Craft3 Star Field Craft

Lesson 20 - 21Lesson 20 - 21

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The AimThe Aim

The aim of these lessons is to give you a complete understanding of orders, the orders process, how to extract them

and then how to issue them. So that by the end of the lessons you will be able

to fulfill your role as a section or platoon commander on company FTX

or on exercise at annual camp.

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The Lesson PhasesThe Lesson Phases

1. Understanding Orders

2. The Orders Process

3. Extraction of Orders

4. Issuing Orders

5. Final Practice

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Types of OrdersTypes of Orders

1.1. Warning Orders.Warning Orders.

2.2. Formal Orders. Formal Orders.

3.3. Radio Orders.Radio Orders.

4.4. Operational Orders.Operational Orders.

5.5. Quick Battle Orders.Quick Battle Orders.Phase 1

Understanding Orders

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Types of OrdersTypes of Orders

Questions?Questions?Phase 1

Understanding Orders

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Warning OrdersWarning Orders

Must include;Must include;1. Scope of Operation.

2. Time and location of “O” (Orders) Group.

3. No move before.

Can also include;1. Duration

2. Equipment

3. Personnel

4. Conditions

Phase 1

Understanding Orders

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Warning OrdersWarning Orders

Example CardExample Card

Phase 1

Understanding Orders

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Warning OrdersWarning Orders

Questions?Questions?Phase 1

Understanding Orders

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The Sequence of OrdersThe Sequence of Orders

1. Task Org

2. Ground

3. Situation

4. Mission

5. Execution

6. Service Support

7. Command and Signal

Phase 1

Understanding Orders

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The Sequence of OrdersThe Sequence of Orders

Prelims1. Seating Plan

a. Order of March

b. Direction of Travel

2. Map Coordinates (Map Folds)

3. Air Photographs

4. Modela. Scale

b. North

5. Last and First light / Moon State

6. Action Under Contact

Phase 1

Understanding Orders

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The Sequence of OrdersThe Sequence of Orders

1. Task orga. Attachments

b. Detachments

2. Grounda. Terrain

b. Reference points

c. Model

Phase 1

Understanding Orders

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The Sequence of OrdersThe Sequence of Orders

3. Situationa. Enemy

b. Friendly Forcesa. 1 Up

b. 2 Up

c. Support

d. Fire Support

c. Attachments and Detachments

Phase 1

Understanding Orders

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The Sequence of OrdersThe Sequence of Orders

4. Mission• Clear, concise statement of the task to be

achieved and its purpose.• clear, concise statement of the task to be

achieved and its purpose.• It is stated twicePhase 1

Understanding Orders

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The Sequence of OrdersThe Sequence of Orders

Mission Example

“1 Section is to destroy the enemy in the left hand trench in order to allow the platoon to secure Saddle A.”

Phase 1 Understanding

Orders

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The Sequence of OrdersThe Sequence of Orders

5. Executiona. Concept of Operations

1. Concept of Operations (TELLING THE STORY).2. Scheme of Manoeuvre (HOW).3. Main Effort (WHERE).

b. Mission Statements.1. 1 Section.2. 2 Section.3. 3 Section.

c. Coordinating Instructions.1. Timings.2. Actions On.3. Fire Plan.

d. Summary.

Phase 1

Understanding Orders

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The Sequence of OrdersThe Sequence of Orders

6. Service Supporta) Dress.b) Equipment and Tools.c) Weapons.d) Ammunition.e) Rations and Water.f) Medical arrangements, including location of

the Company Aid Post (CAP).g) Prisoners of War (PW).h) Transport location, loading, release point.

Note: These headings can easily be remembered by the mnemonic DEWARMPT.

Phase 1

Understanding Orders

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The Sequence of OrdersThe Sequence of Orders

7. Command and Signala. Command.

b. Signal.

c. Password.

Questions

Synchronization of watchesPhase 1

Understanding Orders

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The Sequence of OrdersThe Sequence of Orders

Questions?Questions?Phase 1

Understanding Orders

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Understanding OrdersUnderstanding Orders

SummarySummaryPhase 1

Understanding Orders

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Understanding OrdersUnderstanding Orders

BreakBreakPhase 1

Understanding Orders

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Understanding OrdersUnderstanding Orders

RevisionRevisionPhase 1

Understanding Orders

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The Commander has to:The Commander has to:

1. Receive orders himself.2. Extract from them what

concerns his own command.3. Estimate how best to achieve

the mission given to him.4. Prepare orders for his own

subordinates.5. Issue orders to his

subordinates

Phase 2

The Orders Process

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Receiving OrdersReceiving Orders

Before receiving orders you should;

1. Study the company Warning Order.2. Issue a Warning Order. (Time

Appreciation)3. Arrive early to the O group.4. You should take with you;

a. A Mapb. A Notebookc. An Aide-Memoired. A Pencil and Chinagraph.e. Your Binocularsf. Your Compassg. A Torch

Phase 2

The Orders Process

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Time AppreciationTime Appreciation

1/3 of the time you have as a 1/3 of the time you have as a commander is allocated to commander is allocated to prepare and give your orders.prepare and give your orders.

2/3 of the time is allocated for 2/3 of the time is allocated for the Platoon/Section to go do the Platoon/Section to go do their orders and prep. their orders and prep.

Phase 2

The Orders Process

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Extraction of OrdersExtraction of Orders

Phase 3

Extraction of Orders

The main points that you need The main points that you need to extract from your to extract from your commanders orders are;commanders orders are;

1.1. Ground (relevant to OP)Ground (relevant to OP)

2.2. Enemy ForcesEnemy Forces

3.3. Company Plan in DetailCompany Plan in Detail

4.4. Concept of OpsConcept of Ops

5.5. Mission/Tasks (relevant to you)Mission/Tasks (relevant to you)

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Extraction of OrdersExtraction of Orders

Phase 3

Extraction of Orders

DEMONSTRATIONDEMONSTRATION

Please note you will be asked to Please note you will be asked to extract and extract and write your own section write your own section

level orderslevel orders after this demonstration after this demonstration

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Extraction of OrdersExtraction of Orders

Phase 3

Extraction of Orders

PracticePractice

If you need help please askIf you need help please ask

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Extraction of OrdersExtraction of Orders

Questions?Questions?Phase 3

Extraction of Orders

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Extraction of OrdersExtraction of Orders

SummarySummaryPhase 3

Extraction of Orders

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Issuing OrdersIssuing Orders

““No plan survives No plan survives contact with the enemy”contact with the enemy”

Field Marshal Count Helmuth von MoltkeField Marshal Count Helmuth von Moltke

Phase 4

Issuing Orders

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ConsiderationsConsiderations

1.1. ProtectionProtection

2.2. DistractionsDistractions

3.3. ConcealmentConcealment

4.4. ComfortComfort

5.5. BrevityBrevityPhase 4

Issuing Orders

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Do’s and Don'ts Do’s and Don'ts

1.1. DoDo

2.2. Do NotDo Not

Phase 4

Issuing Orders

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Method of Delivery

1. The standard of training of his section commanders.

2. How well he knows them.

3. How long they have worked with him as a team.

4. How tired his men are.

Phase 4

Issuing Orders

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Equipment NeededEquipment Needed

1.1. PointerPointer

2.2. ModelModel

3.3. Orders Aid MemoirOrders Aid MemoirPhase 4

Issuing Orders

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Equipment NeededEquipment Needed

Model Kit ExamplesModel Kit Examples

Phase 4

Issuing Orders

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From Experience

How far are you going?

How long will we be out?

When can we eat?

What happens when we get back?Phase 4

Issuing Orders

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The Sequence of OrdersThe Sequence of Orders

Questions?Questions?Phase 1

Understanding Orders

Phase 4

Issuing Orders

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Understanding OrdersUnderstanding Orders

SummarySummaryPhase 4

Issuing Orders

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BreakBreakPhase 4

Issuing Orders

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Understanding OrdersUnderstanding Orders

RevisionRevisionPhase 5

Final Practice

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Final PracticeFinal Practice

Phase 5

Final Practice

PracticePractice

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SummarySummary

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Questions?Questions?

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