Non-Military

OPORD Sample

TSP 310-C-1050
0901, Phase II, OCS
 Terminal Learning Objective
Action: Understand the basic framework of an OPORD.

Conditions: Classroom settings

Standard: Comprehend the basic fundamentals of OPORD

development
 References
Number Title Date Para no.

FM 5.0 Army Planning and Jan 05 App. G

Order Production
 Administrative Notes
• SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS NONE
• RISK ASSESSMENT LOW
• ENVIRON. CONSIDERATIONS NONE
• EVALUATION YES
 What is an OPORD?

An OPERATIONS ORDER is a
directive issued by a commander to
subordinate commanders for the
purpose of effecting the coordinated
execution of an operation.
 Enabling Learning Objective 1

Action: Describe the 5 paragraph OPORD

Conditions: Classroom settings

Standards: Comprehend the basic fundamentals of

OPORD development
 OPORD Shell
• Task Organization: elements of the operation.
• Situation: good guy and bad guy info plus stuff
that will affect what you are doing.
• Mission: who, what, when, where & why.
• Execution: how we intend to do it.
• Service Support: how we will be supported.
• Command and Signal: who is in charge.
Operations Order 09-01 Copy 1 of 10

Reference: State of Michigan Interstate Map

U of M 2006-2007 football schedule

Time Zone Used Throughout Order: ROMEO

Task Organization:

OC Yes
OC No
OC No Excuse
OC I don’t understand
1. SITUATION:
The University of Michigan (U of M) football
team is undefeated through the 2006-2007
season. U of M has sustained numerous
injuries during the course of the football
season and the likelihood of player recovery
before the U of M / Ohio State game is
remote.

a. Enemy Forces:

1. Composition: The university football team

opposing U of M is expected to be at 100%.
They have no injured players.
2. Disposition: The Ohio State football team
is coming off a big win over Notre Dame and
has high morale. They are expected to give
the University of Michigan a difficult time in
both the running and passing game.

b. Friendly Forces. 45,000 fans are

expected to attend the big game. It is
estimated that 3000 tail gate parties will
begin the morning of the big game to show
support for the hometown team.
 c. Environment: (USE OCOKA)

Terrain: The U of M / Ohio State game will

occur in the ‘Big House’ of Ann Arbor, MI.

Weather: 76 degrees on game day, 50%

chance of rain.

2. MISSION: The OC Brotherhood conducts pre-

game tailgate operations NLT 100600Sept 06
in the U of M parking lot to demonstrate school
spirit.
3. EXECUTION.
a. Concept of the operation: The OC Brotherhood will be
the first tailgaters in the U of M parking lot. The
purpose of getting their first is to ensure close access to
the stadium entrance before the game and closest
stumbling distance to the vehicle after the game.

1. MANEUVER: This operation will be conducted in

4 phases:

Phase 1: Pre-execution
Phase 2: Movement
Phase 3: Occupation of parking lot
Phase 4: Return to the TAC shack
Pre-Execution: We will obtain, collect, borrow or steal all
items necessary for a successful tailgate.
Endstate: All tail gate items are secured and on hand.

Movement: OC Brotherhood will consolidate and conduct

movement to Ann Arbor and the U of M facilities.
Endstate: OC Brotherhood is poised to occupy the U of M
parking lot.

Occupation of Parking Lot: The Brotherhood will move into

and secure the best parking spot available for tailgate
activities.
Endstate: An awesome tailgate location is secure and
festivities commence.

Return to TAC Shack: The Brotherhood returns safely to the

TAC Shack following the game and tail gate activities.
Endstate: All Brotherhood members return safely to the TACs
and are prepared for follow on operations.
b. Tasks to maneuver units

(1) Phase 1:
OC Yes: Task -Procure a car
Purpose –Ensure a mode of transportation
OC No: Task –Plans route per MI state map.
Purpose –Ensure effective navigation
OC No Excuse: Task –Purchase keg of beer
Purpose –Provide refreshment during phase 3

OC I Donot Understand: Task –Work 8 add’l hours

Purpose –Provide gas money for trip

(2) Phase 2:
OC Yes: Task –Drive the car
Purpose –Transport the brotherhood to U of M

OC No: Task -Navigate for OC Yes

Purpose –Avoid getting lost
OC No Excuse: Task –Alternate navigator
Purpose –Navigate if/when OC Yes gets lost
OC I Donot Understand: Task –Take a nap
Purpose –Recover from add’l time worked
(3) Phase 3:
OC Yes: Task -Select tailgate site
Purpose –To maximize co-ed attendance
OC No: Task -Set up tail gate table
Purpose –Provide surface for beer mugs
OC No Excuse: Task -Tap the keg
Purpose –Keep the beer mugs full
OC I Donot Understand: Task –Demonstrate beer chugging
Purpose -Make OC No Excuse more popular

(4) Phase 4:
OC Yes: Task –Drink coffee and drive to TAC shack
Purpose –Revive senses after long day of partying
OC No: Task –Put away tail gate table and pack vehicle
Purpose –Prepare for return trip
OC No Excuse: Task –Untap and secure tap & keg
Purpose –Ensure return of deposit
OC I Donot Understand: Task –Gather co-ed phone numbers
Purpose –Poise brotherhood for follow-on operations
c. Coordinating Instruction.

1. Timeline:
Meet at TAC Shack 240430 Nov
Load car 240445 Nov
Arrive at U of M 240615 Nov
Leave U of M 242000ish Nov
2. PIR
- Remove all OCS brass and replace with
Navy Cadet brass
- Everyone wears U of M t-shirts
- Identify which tailgate we join if we run out
of beer

3. FFIR
- Notification when keg is empty
- Notification if anyone passes out
- Notification if anyone pukes
- Notification if OC No Excuse ever gets a
girls phone number.
4. Service Support

Class I: Brats and burgers

Class II: toilet paper
Class III: Charcoal
Class IV: 8 pickets to prop up broken tailgate
Class V: N/A
Class VI: Beer, beer, beer & more beer
Class VII: Keg, grill, pick-up
Class VIII: puke bucket & aspirin
Class IV: extra keg tap
5. Command and Signal

c. Command.
1. OC No is in charge when OC Yes passes out
2. OC No Excuse is in charge when OC Yes
passes out
3. OC I don’t understand is in charge when OC No
Excuse passes out.
4. If everyone passes out the first person who
wakes up is in charge.

d. Signal.
Call OC No Excuse’s parents for bail money if
anyone is legally detained for obnoxious and lewd
conduct while expressing school spirit
 Homework Assignment
• Pick a non-military project.
• Write a simple, detailed OPORD on your
task.
• Submit to TAC during Sept IDT
• Reference FM7-8, FM5.0 (FM101-5),
SH21-76, as needed.