MSL 301, Lesson 5a : Application of Troop Leading Procedures

Application of the Troop Leading Procedures

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Tools of the TacticianTLP STEPS

1. Receive the Mission2. Issue a Warning Order3. Make a Tentative Plan4. Initiate Movement5. Conduct Reconnaissance6. Complete the Plan7. Issue the Order8. Supervise and Assess

METT-TC• Mission• Enemy•Terrain• Troops• Time• Civilian

METT-TC• Mission• Enemy•Terrain• Troops• Time• Civilian

OAKOC• Observation and Fields of Fire• Avenues of Approach• Key and Decisive Terrain• Obstacles• Cover and Concealment

Reconnaissance is conducted based on the tentative plan. Information discovered during recon is “plugged back in” to the estimate of the situation. It can cause a change of plan or even a change of mission.

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Troop Leading Procedures8 Steps

1. Receive the Mission

2. Issue a Warning Order

3. Make a Tentative Plan

4. Initiate Movement

5. Conduct Reconnaissance

6. Complete the Plan

7. Issue the Order

8. Supervise and Assess

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Step 1: Receive the Mission Receive a mission alert in the form of a Combat

Order Warning Order (WARNO) Operations Order (OPORD) Fragmentary Order (FRAGO)

The leader immediately begins a mission analysis using the factors of METT-TC and the Military Decision Making Process

Conduct an initial time

management analysis using “One-third: Two-thirds” Rule Backward Planning Process

Troop Leading Procedures1. Receive the Mission2. Issue a Warning order3. Make a Tentative Plan4. Initiate Movement5. Conduct Reconnaissance6. Complete the Plan7. Issue the Order8. Supervise and Assess

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Step 1: Receive the Mission

METTTC

METTTC

IME AVAILABLE

ERRAIN AND WEATHER

ROOPS AND SUPPORT AVAILABLE

ISSION

NEMY

IVILIAN CONSIDERATIONS

• Analysis of the Mission• Tasks - Specified, Implied, Essential• Constraints / Limitations• Write Restated Mission

Guides the leader through the decision making process

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Mission Analysis

Step 1: Receive the Mission

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1/3 - 2/3 Rule Backward Planning

Process

Step 1: Receive the Mission TIME ANALYSIS

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Step 2: Issue a Warning Order Purpose Issue immediately after mission

analysis Do not sacrifice time to gain more info OPORD Format At a minimum WARNO should

include: Mission or nature of the operation Who is participating in the operation Time of operation Time and place for operations order

Troop Leading Procedures1. Receive the Mission2. Issue a Warning order3. Make a Tentative Plan4. Initiate Movement5. Conduct Reconnaissance6. Complete the Plan7. Issue the Order8. Supervise and Assess

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Step 2: Issue a Warning Order

Situation Enemy Forces Friendly Forces Attachments and

Detachments Mission Execution

Concept of the Operation Maneuver Fires

Tasks to Maneuver Units Tasks to Combat Support

Units Coordinating Instructions

Operations Order- A Basic Outline Service Support

General Material and Services

Supply Transportation Services Maintenance Medical Examinations

Personnel Miscellaneous

Command and Signal Command Signal

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Step 3: Make a Tentative Plan

METTTC

METTTC

IME AVAILABLE

ERRAIN AND WEATHER

ROOPS AND SUPPORT AVAILABLE

ISSION

NEMY

IVILIAN CONSIDERATIONS

Guides the leader through the decision making process

OAKOC• Observation and Fields of Fire• Avenues of Approach• Key and Decisive Terrain• Obstacles• Cover and Concealment

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Step 4: Initiate Movement May occur at any point in the Troop Leading Process The steps do not have to be accomplished in order Can be conducted by subordinate leaders Includes movement to positions closer to LD, initial

inspections, reconnaissance, battle drill rehearsals or SOP items

If the reconnaissance reveals a change in the situation, the plan must be adjusted accordingly.

Troop Leading Procedures1. Receive the Mission2. Issue a Warning order3. Make a Tentative Plan4. Initiate Movement5. Conduct Reconnaissance6. Complete the Plan7. Issue the Order8. Supervise and Assess

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Step 5: Conduct Reconnaissance

Reconnaissance is used to confirm terrain and/or enemy analysis and tactical options

Situation and time available dictate the type and detail of reconnaissance Map, terrain model, aerial photo, ground

Plan and conduct a leader’s reconnaissance for every mission.

Consider risk inherent in moving forward of friendly lines, or into unoccupied area.

Troop Leading Procedures1. Receive the Mission2. Issue a Warning order3. Make a Tentative Plan4. Initiate Movement5. Conduct Reconnaissance6. Complete the Plan7. Issue the Order8. Supervise and Assess

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Step 6: Complete the Plan

Develop OPORD based on tentative plan, reconnaissance and additional guidance.

Review plan to ensure that the Commander’s mission and intent is satisfied.

Consider whether reconnaissance and changes to current situation may change or alter tentative plan.

Use five paragraph format and common tactical language from FM 3-21.8 (Chapter 5) and FM 5-0.

Troop Leading Procedures1. Receive the Mission2. Issue a Warning order3. Make a Tentative Plan4. Initiate Movement5. Conduct Reconnaissance6. Complete the Plan7. Issue the Order8. Supervise and Assess

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Step 7: Issue the Order Can be issued either orally or written Issue while observing the combat area if

possible Supplements to OPORDs:

Terrain models Sand Table Map boards/Overlays Sketches Fire Support Matrix

All subordinates MUST understand the plan Use briefbacks

Troop Leading Procedures1. Receive the Mission2. Issue a Warning order3. Make a Tentative Plan4. Initiate Movement5. Conduct Reconnaissance6. Complete the Plan7. Issue the Order8. Supervise and Assess

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Step 8: Supervise and Assess

Rehearsals Inspections

Troop Leading Procedures1. Receive the Mission2. Issue a Warning order3. Make a Tentative Plan4. Initiate Movement5. Conduct Reconnaissance6. Complete the Plan7. Issue the Order8. Supervise and Assess

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Step 8: Supervise and Assess Rehearsals: The leader uses rehearsals to:

Practice essential tasks (improve performance). Reveal weaknesses or problems in the plan. Coordinate the actions of subordinate elements.

Improve soldier understanding of the concept of the operation (foster confidence in soldiers).

Inspections: Pre Combat Checks (PCCs): Soldier

items Pre Combat Inspections (PCIs): Mission

essential equipmentTroop Leading Procedures1. Receive the Mission2. Issue a Warning order3. Make a Tentative Plan4. Initiate Movement5. Conduct Reconnaissance6. Complete the Plan7. Issue the Order8. Supervise and Assess

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Must be habitual during training in order to effectively employ units tactically.

Clarifies Commander’s intent. Reinforces scheme of maneuver. Ensures understanding and instills

confidence in participants. Provides feedback and exposes problems

in the plan.

Step 8: Supervise and Assess

REHEARSALS:

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Pre-Combat Inspections (PCIs) Weapons and ammo: test fire Uniforms and equipment Mission Essential Equipment Soldiers understanding of mission and their

specific responsibilities Communications: radios, frequencies, batteries Rations and water Camouflage; personnel and equipment

Step 8: Supervise and Assess

INSPECTIONS:

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Troop Leading Procedures

The order of these steps doesn’t change

Steps 4-7 are interchangeable.

Step 8 occurs throughout the process.

1. Receive the Mission 2. Issue a Warning Order 3. Make a Tentative Plan 4. Initiate Movement 5. Conduct Reconnaissance 6. Complete the Plan 7. Issue the Order

8. Supervise and Assess

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Troop Leading Procedures

Determine specified, implied, and essential tasks

Manage available time Delegate during planning and

preparation Analyze courses of action and make

decisions Brief WARNORD, OPORD and FRAGO Conduct rehearsals and inspections

CHALLENGES

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Troop Leading ProceduresPRACTICAL EXERCISE

1. Review the platoon order2. Individually write a WARNO3. Guided discussion

Make a tentative plan (Step 3) Initiate movement (Step 4) Reconnoiter (Step 5)

4. Complete the Plan (Step 6) HOMEWORK

5. Guided discussion Issue complete order (Step 7) Supervise (Step 8)