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Copy _____ of _____copies Issuing headquarters Place of issue Date-time group of signature Message reference number OPERATION PLAN (ORDER)____________(code name)
(number)

References: What map sheet, charts, datum, or other documents required to understand the order. Time Zone Used Throughout the Plan (Order): Use Zulu for operations spanning more than one time zone. * Task Organization: One level down pure, task org two levels down. Include BOS systems that are task organized, i.e. Engineer, ADA,
and Intel assets. See example below. List major systems.

* Task Organization Effective: * TF Task Org ex:

TM B, AR, SE B/1-91, M, (-) 1/A/1-10 TM D, AR, ME D/1-10, AR, (-) 2/C/1-91 1/A/23 EN 3/A/23 ENG (ASLT-) 2/1/1/B/23 MI 2 x MICLIC 2 x CEV 2 x VOLCANO 2 x ACE TM C, M, SE C/1-91, M, (-) 1/B/1-10 1/D/1-10 TM A, AR, SE A/1-10, AR, (-) 1/B/1-91 1/1/A/1-440 ADA(2xBSFV) 2/A/23 ENG SAPPER 3/A/23 ENG ASLT 2 x ACE 2 x MICLIC 2 x AVLB FIELD TRAINS HHC (-) SPT PLT (-) RESERVE B/1-10, AR, (-) 1/C/1-91 2/1/A/1-440 ADA(2xBSFV)

TF CONTROL SCOUT PLT COLT M998 W/ GLID MORTARS 1/A/1-440 ADA (-) 1/422 SMK OPCON A/23 ENG (-) TAC-P 2 x GSR 3 x ACE 2 x SEE

COMBAT TRAINS AID STATION 1 AID STATION 2 2 x AVLB UMCP 2 x VOLCANO

* Co/TM Task Org ex:

1st PLT, MECH, SE 2ND PLT, MECH, SETANK, ME TM INF 1XFO 1XFO 1XXO (2XINF SQD) (2XINF SQD) 2XINF SQD CO/TM TRAINS FSO/FIST-V 1X1SG M113 ENG PLT 1XMEDIC M113 4XM113 1XMAINT M113 2XMICLIC 1X M88 3XSAPPER SQD

TANK CO: 3XPLTS 3XPLOWS 1XROLLER 1XFSO/FIST-V

MECH CO: 3XPLTS 6XINF SQD 1XFSO/FIST-V 3XFO

* Terrain and Weather:

Post MCOO over higher's graphics. MCOO must contain: Obstacles (manmade and natural) restricted and severely restricted terrain, key terrain, AAs and MCs, unit boundaries

(a) Terrain: OAKOC F & E, REF 1: 50 map with AO /AI ID using higher's graphics. Refer to 34-2-1 pg. 2-12. * The terrain favors the attacker
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* Obstacles:

What are they, severely restricted, restricted, manmade, natural, & dirty battlefield. Obstacles ID MCs which ID AAs, name cities and major roads and rivers.

- F: Effects on foot, wheeled, and tracked movement - E: Effects on foot, wheeled, and tracked movement * Avenues of Approach (AA)/Mobility Corridors (MC): What are they, # by priority, ground (mounted and
dismounted) and air. Enemy AAs are red and friendly AAs are blue.

that runs North to South & links AA1 to AA2.

- Avenues of Approach: one level down, discuss the size force it can support - Mobility Corridors: two levels down, discuss the size force it can support, linkage to AA or bypass, ie. MC #1 is a ___ size MC
what are they, circle with a purple K and # them by priority of importance.

- Air AA: fixed or rotary wing * Key Terrain: There are ____ pieces of key terrain in our AO:
describe the facts of each & how each effects friendly and enemy:

- K1: * Observation/Fields of Fire:

How is it, identify possible engagement areas, BP's, firing lines, and discuss the ranges and or standoff from each.. Consider wpn sights, laser range finders, radars, jammers, radios / retrans. Discuss along AAs or in BPs.

- F: - E: * Cover/Concealment: How is it, discuss along AAs or in BPs. - F: - E: (b) Weather: Describe weather and its effects. Ref MCOO placed over
and how it will effect recon, MBA, and air ops. Refer to 34-2-1, pg 2-13.

ops map, discuss use of smoke, nods, chemical, and fog

* The Weather Favors__________ * Visibility/Illum: What is it, use of nods, fog facts - F: - E: * Wind Speed & Direction: What is it, smoke, chemical, and dust - F: - E: * Precipitation: What is it, smoke, chemical, dust, streams - F: - E: * Cloud Cover: What is it, air - F: - E: * Temp & Humid: What is it, smoke, chemical, fog
- F: - E: * Other: Ref the weather/light data chart
DATE SUN RISE SUN SET EENT

BMNT

MOON RISE

MOON SET

MOON PHASE

% ILLUM

TEMP

HUMID

I. SITUATION: Post higher's SITTEMP with higher's graphics a. Enemy Forces: SITTEMPs includes: firesack, OPs, mainbody, reserves (CAR, AT, Tank) with routes and TPLs, indirect fire
assets, obstacles in green, key wpn system ranges, AAs (ground and air), CATK routes, unit positions, Refer to 34-2-1, pg 2-17 for Rates of Movement.

(1) Enemy Activity Overview (how he got there):

Ref SITTEMP, how he got there, mission, current activity. State the size and type of unit. Give the "Big Picture" and work down to two levels above the unit your fighting, talk capabilities and limitations, local populace & Weapons of Mass Destruction.

(2) Disposition: (Fact): "Intelligence has confirmed the following locations" State the generic size of the unit if
known in your AO, no numbers. Refer to SITTEMP.

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(3) Composition (Fact): The _____ is at _____ % strength. The enemy we are facing is doctrinally composed
ELEMENT

of: ie.. the MIBN is composed of ____ and _____ in each MIC position. Refer to the Enemy Forces Available Chart. SYMBOL SYSTEM WPN / RANGE

unit in your A/O is going to fight. Pickup where you left off (unit size) in the overview paragraph and explain how the unit will fight. Describe in detail how all the elements in your A/O and those from higher will fight.....ie. (Fighting an MIBN) Talk through all of the MIBN's asset's along with those he's been T/O with and those assets from the MIBR / DIV that may affect your fight (MIBR CAR, BAG, DAG, MIBR / MID Recon.....)

(4) Enemy MPCOA (Best guess, how you think he will fight): (a) The general pattern of his operation (attack or defense) is tell me how the

(c) The enemies MPCOA statement is: * Phase 1: - Observation: - Indirect: - Obstacles: - Direct: - Air: - Chemical: - Electronic - Reserves: * Repeat this same process for each of the enemy's four phases:

Tell your subordinates one level down exactly what they will see and give task and purpose for each enemy element. Include discussion of the movement of his HVT's, triggers, and enemy decision points. The paragraphs are broken down within the enemies four phases of indirect fire, which is the logical sequence of events which we would see, by OIODACER (Enemy Forms of Contact). Refer to SITTEMP. What is confirmed (solid lines) and suspected (dashed lines) is discussed. Reserve location and commitment criteria. Use correct symbology & a template! Discuss immediate and subsequent objectives and discuss time/distance factors. Ensure you discuss obstacle belts, MOD, and the MSD. Doctrinal facts: The MIBN reserve commits upon penetration of the 1st tactical obstacle belt. The MIBR CAR commits upon penetration of the 1 st echelon defense. The ATs will set up a firing line to overwatch the MOD as it establishes blocking obstacles and the tank reserve counterattacks. NP-Chem is Sarin and last up to 10 hours. P-Chem is VX and last up to 720 hours. Sequence during an enemy penetration is: Artillery (NP and FASCAM together), MIBN reserve, MIBR CAR. force array......

(5) Enemy MDCOA (Best guess):

Highlight the differences from the MPCOA, i.e. task org, objectives &

b. Friendly Forces: Orient, read and reference (1) Two levels higher mission: (2) Two levels higher intent: (3) Two levels higher concept of the operation: (4) One level higher mission: (5) One level higher intent: (6) One level higher concept of the operation: (7) Adjacent Units T & P: Units that have a bearing on the issuing headquarters. ID using cardinal
directions.

c. Units Supporting Higher Headquarters: If this were a Bn/TF OPORD you would discuss those assets supporting your Bde. Briefly discuss their priority of effort and support within that higher unit. d. Attachments / Detachments: II.
No Be-prepared missions When not addressed in task org, or when they change during a phase

MISSION: who, what, where, when, why. Doctrinal Task , Purpose & Form of Maneuver ! No more than two o/o missions.

III. EXECUTION: Task force and below has one main effort per mission. O/O can change * Intent: Key Tasks, Purpose and Endstate
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* Key Tasks: Those that must be performed or conditions that must be met to achieve the purpose. Not tied to a specific COA. The operation's tempo, duration, effect on the enemy, and terrain that must be controlled are examples of key tasks (FPOL, Breach, Seizure of an intermediate objective)

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* Broader Purpose if needed to expand on the purpose in the mission statement. * Endstate: CDRs vision of Endstate: Relation of friendly & enemy forces with regards to terrain / location.

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a. Concept of the Operation: Must be understood two levels down. * "This will be a _____ phase operation". List the phases, don't worry about giving a beginning and end you'll discuss that in
the maneuver paragraph. The operation does not have to be phased it could be broken up by events, regardless your events / phases should aligned with those of higher..

* "The Decisive Point to this operation is": The point at which you will accomplish your purpose. * At the decisive point discuss: - How the unit got to the Decisive Point : generically from the first movement to the DP (TRM, FPOL, Attack
in Zone with (2) TF Forward and (1) back)

purpose. -

ID each Maneuver Units, (AR, MECH, LIGHT), ME or SE, with their task & ID the Reserve location at the decisive point and its be prepared missions. Reconnaissance Operations: ID the form of reconnaissance (Zone or Area), Recon Objective & Purpose. Security Operations: ID the unit and task: Screen, Guard, Area or Cover. Generally a security operation begins when a Deep Operations task and purpose by unit/asset: only Brigade size and larger. Indirect Fires: EFST & purpose Engineers: intent Rear Operations task and purpose by unit / asset: only Brigade size and larger Reserves : Higher's reserve Be Prepared to: List any Be Prepared Missions, branches, and or sequels. Endstate: a brief generic description of how the unit is arrayed at the end of the mission **
The COA Statement completed at the end of MDMP is probably 90% of your CONOP's paragraph. Drop the mission statement and identify the subordinate units specifically (TF 1-93, A Co) and you have the answer.

reconnaissance operation culminates.

* Phase I (what is it) begins when * Deep fight: unit, T&P, orientation and triggers. * Close fight: - Reconnaissance and Security: Maneuver unit, T & P, orientation and triggers, fire control measure.
Reconnaissance is to look and move on. Surveillance is to sit and look for a designated period of time and is associated with reconnaissance and security. lifting of fires. Be specific.....Details, Details, Details enemy CATK.

- MBA: Maneuver unit, T & P, orientation and triggers, fire control measures. Explain the entire fight to include shifting and - Reserve: Maneuver unit. Reserves are committed to: * Rear fight: Maneuver unit, T & P. * Phase I ends when
weight the main effort, maintain momentum, provide security, defeat

* Notes about the maneuver paragraph: - Begin each phase with how the phase begins, explain it, and end each phase with how it ends. within each phase address the battlefield organization and fire & maneuver. critical BOS if needed. - Fires will include: EFST, purpose and key groups and or targets. (Fires don't have to be addressed in the Maneuver paragraph you can wait and address all in the Fires paragraph. - Defensive operation, ensure you brief engineer at the end of each phase, include: Engineer Personnel task, purpose, POE and POS; Engineer Equipment task, purpose, POE, and POS; FASCAM employment; and any restrictions. - Discuss sequentially and how the units move, i.e. OOM, formation, and technique within the battlefield organization. - Deep and Rear fights are generally BDE and higher. - Deep assets include: EW (C&J), ADA TMs, COLTs, SF, - R&S assets include: GSR, COLTs, ADA TMs, Scouts & UAV's - Rear assets include: MPs,

if briefed during maneuver.

(2) Fires:

Always plan for smoke and Illum, ref fire support overlay / target worksheet & execution matrix. Do not brief

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(a) Commanders Guidance for fires: EFST.fire support task required to support a combined arms OP, failure to accomplish may require a Cmdr. to alter his tactical or Operational Plan. The following information is by phase * Phase 1: (what is it) Fires: In each phase, brief task, purpose, method, and effects. * Task: Describes the targeting objective (delay, disrupt limit or destroy) fires must achieve on
the enemy. * Purpose: Why it relates to maneuver. What the effect will accomplish. ex. to allow our advance guard to destroy the FSE with direct fires before the AGMB arrives. * Method : How the task will be accomplished.assigning responsibility & delivery assets. Covers 3 categories..Priority. Allocations, Restrictions. - POFs - CAS / Attk Aviation - Tgt #'s - observer: pri & alt - FPFs - IEW (Intell Electronic Warfare) - target allocation - special munitions - Triggers (initiate, lift, shift) - priority targets - restrictions (FSCL, CFL, RFA, NFA) - CFZ allocations - location of firing units *

Effects:

The desired endstate the observer should report higher.

(3) Engineer:
restrictions.

For each phase, personnel (sappers), equipment (A & O platoon), FASCAM employment, and

(a) Task organization: (b) Phase ___: * ENG Personnel: Sappers - Task & Purpose - POE: Higher and lower. mobility, countermobility, survivability - POS: Higher and lower. To what unit. * ENG Equipment: Assault and obstacle..TF equipped w/ 7-4-2-2-2 - Task & Purpose - POE: Higher and lower. mobility, countermobility, survivability - POS: Higher and lower. To what unit. (c) FASCAM employment: (d) Engineer Employment Restrictions:

(7 ACE's, 4 MCLICCs, 2 AVLBs, 2 Bulldozers, 2 Volcano's)

(4) Air Defense: By phase (a) Task Org (b) Task & Purpose (c) POE: To which air AA (d) POS: (e) Local ADA Warning (White, Yellow, Red), (Dynamite, lookout, Snowman) and
WCS (Free, Tight, Hold):

b. Tasks to Maneuver Units:

State be prepared here, these tasks can be specified or implied. Ensure all elements are listed. Do not have to repeat tasks found in the maneuver paragraph, but it is a good idea. Units must be listed in the same sequence as in task organization. Redundancy is a good thing here!

(1) Unit: (2) Unit: c. Tasks to Combat Support Units:

These tasks can be specified or implied. If elements are under control of the issuing HQs, they will need tasks. Do not task if task organized.

(1) Engineer: (a) Engineer units, priorities of work (b) Environmental considerations (2) Air Defense:
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(3) COLT:
(a) Org for combat (b) POE (c) POS

(4) Other: Scouts, Mortars d. Coordinating Instructions: Applies to two or more units.

Many determined during War-Gaming. Think by phase

if it applies. Highlight key things during the brief. The first five are mandatory.

(1) Time or condition when a plan or order becomes effective: (2) CCIR: All CCIR is linked to a decision or answers higher's CCIR. ID by phase and assign a number to link with
the DST. May have a separate CCIR chart listing higher's CCIR. Identified on the DSM as P1, E1, F1 etc under criteria.

- PIR:

Linked to targeting or a maneuver branch plan or sequel. P1, P2 etc. (What I want to know about the enemy) - EEFI: Linked to force protection, security (counter recon), or deception. If any of your measures fail, you need a branch plan. E1, E2 (What I dont want the enemy to know about me) - FFIR: Linked to culmination which generates the commitment of the reserve, add assets, or a branch plan. F1,F2 (What I want to know about friendly forces)

(3) Risk Reduction Control Measures:

ID hazards, ID preventative measures for those hazards, and ID acceptable risk. MOPP Level, OEG, vehicle recognition signals, fratricide prevention measures. Tactical Risks are enemy related and Accident Risks are friendly, terrain, and weather related.

(4) Rules of Engagement (ROE): In accordance w/ the Laws of War (5) Environmental Considerations: (6) Movement: By phase if not addressed in the maneuver paragraph. OOM, movement technique, movement formation, routes, SP and RP times and locations, rate of march, catch up speed, interval, time distance checks, bypass
criteria..

(7) Control Measures:

Phase Lines, Line of Departure, Limit of Advance, Contact - Linkup - Checkpoints,

TRP's, Trigger Lines, Break Points, Engagement Priorities, Displacement Criteria.......GRIDS!!!

boresight complete, PCIs complete, wake up and stand-to, occupy staging area, intel updates, plan OPORDs and rehearsals one level down, target list, CDRs backbrief, control measures, recon LD, Q-Party, occupy ATK Position, TOC rehearsal, task org effective, recon set, SP TAA, CDR's rest, XO's rest, PCIs, REDCON, Movement to TAA, TIME LIGHT ACTION / EVENT

(8) Force Protection: Security Conditions (I-100%, II-75%, III-50%, IV-25%, V-Standown) (9) Timeline: LD, defend NLT, earliest time of move, (maneuver, CSS, and fires rehearsals), LOGPAC, backbriefs,

* Time Saving Techniques: - Backwards plan from earliest time of move, 1/3 - 2/3. - Plan use of daylight in timeline - Monitor timeline progress in TOC - Use warning orders - Parallel plan with higher and adjacent units - Determine what you can do during limited visibility IV. SERVICE SUPPORT: Brief by phase: Asset location, POS, and highlights. a. Support Concept: Brief higher's concept of support & an overview of yours: (1) Before: Prior to LD of main body, include the recon fight. Discuss the location / organization of trains, LOGPAC
operations, POS, and any highlights.

(a) Sustain:

Echeloned or consolidated support, location of trains, ration cycle, priority of support, OOM during resupply. Last logpac time and type.

(b) Arm: Prestock guidance, priority (c) Fix / Maintenance: Critical shortages, priority (d) Fuel: Priority (e) Manning / MEDEVAC: Priority for replacements, personnel shortages, strength reports,
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(f) Move / Transportation:

direction), ASR

MSR, supply route security, priority of movement (ref cardinal

(g) Control Measures in effect: MSR, ASR, LRP, CCP, UMCP. (h) Task to CSS Units: SPT PLT, MED PLT, CTCP, MAINT PLT, NBC SECT (2) During: LD to consolidation and reorganization, break this phase into the phases of the operation discussing
location of the trains, logpacs, POS and any additional highlights.

(a) Sustain:

Echeloned or consolidated support, location of support elements (FLE,trains) and what it contains, priority of support, emergency resupply location and what's available, destruction criteria, resupply type: LRP, tailgate, or service station, priority of transportation, evac priority, logpac, OOM during resupply, discuss MPPs. Collections points lower, exchange points higher.

(b) Arm: Prestock guidance, MPP fo Mortars / SBF, Emergency Cl V, CSR per wpn system (c) Fix: Maint repair timeline, (d) Fuel: Conduct of ROM or hot refuel, Emerg Cl III (how to get) (e) Manning: Priority for replacements, aeromedevac instruct, CASEVAC instruct, KIA evac instruct,
contaminated KIA evac instruct

(f) Move: MSR, ASR, supply route security, priority of movement (ref cardinal direction), dirty route (g) Control Measures in effect: MSR, ASR, LRP, CCP, UMCP. (h) Task to CSS Units: SPT PLT, MED PLT, CTCP, MAINT PLT, NBC SECT

(3) After: Consolidation and reorganization. Location of Trains, Logpac OP's, POS (a) Sustain: Echeloned or consolidated support, location of support elements (FLE,trains) and what it

contains, priority of support, resupply type: LRP, tailgate, or service station, priority of movement (ref cardinal direction), evac priority, logpac, OOM during resupply, execution of 1 st logpac.

(b) Arm: Priority of resupply (c) Fix: Priority (d) Fuel: Conduct of ROM or hot refuel, Priority (e) Manning: Priority for replacements, aeromedevac instruct, CASEVAC instruct, KIA evac instruct,
contaminated KIA evac instruct

(f) Move: MSR, supply route security, priority of movement, dirty route (g) Control Measures in effect: MSR, ASR, LRP, CCP, UMCP. (h) Task to CSS Units: SPT PLT, MED PLT, CTCP, MAINT PLT, NBC SECT b. Service Support Scheme of Maneuver: PHASE I PHASE II PHASE III
TRIGGER CCP/AXP # / GRID MCP # / GRID
EPW PT / GRID
Trigger that sends you to this phase. Trigger that sends you to this phase. Trigger that sends you to this phase.

PHASE IV
Trigger that sends you to this phase.

PHASE V
Trigger that sends you to this phase.

REMARKS

CTCP / LOC AS1 / LOC AS2 / LOC UMCP / LOC LRP # / GRID DECON SITE # / GRID 7

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MSR ASR DIRTY ROUTE BSA MST EVAC SQDs TREAT SQDs POS: List units

V. COMMAND AND SIGNAL: a. Command: (1) Location PHASE I PHASE II PHASE III Element locations by phase:
Give grids C2

PHASE IV

PHASE V

REMARKS

ASSETS
CDR TOC TAC Higher CDR Higher TOC RETRANS

(2) Succession of Command b. Signal: - SOI ___ in effect - Visual and Pyrotechnic Signals: For ex. Red smoke marks the friendly line of own troops
for CAS or (1) White Star Cluster signals Breach Lane #1 Clear / Open.

Radio Minimization / Listening Silence Freq time changes RETRANS in effect: Day 1 Challenge _____, Day 1 Password _____ Day 2 Challenge _____, Day 2 Password _____ Day 3 Challenge _____, Day 3 Password _____
Instructions for the acknowledgement of the plan or order by addresses

ACKNOWLEDGE:

NAME (Commanders last name) RANK (Commander's rank)

(Original signed copy remains in the HQ's file)

OFFICIAL: If not signed by the CDR, authentication is required by the preparing staff officer Name and position
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ANNEXES:

(Doctrinal, Ref FM 101-5, pg H-34)

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