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Intro ToTroop Leading Procedures.22101013
Intro ToTroop Leading Procedures.22101013
FM 7-8
The process a leader goes through to prepare the unit to accomplish a mission.
Begins
when the leader is alerted May be accomplished concurrently How to think vs. what to think
TLP STEPS
RECEIVE THE MISSION ISSUE THE WARNING ORDER MAKE A TENTATIVE PLAN START NECESSARY MOVEMENT RECONNOITER COMPLETE PLAN ISSUE THE COMPLETE PLAN SUPERVISE
is the MISSION What is known about the ENEMY What is the impact of TERRAIN and weather What TROOPS are available How much TIME is available What are the CIVILIAN considerations
Leader uses no more than 1/3 of available time for planning and issuing OPORD. Subordinates get 2/3 of available time to plan and prepare for operation.
Offense-
specific format, never wait to fill a format Leader provides updates as necessary Things to cover if available
Who is participating in the operation Time of the operation LD or defend time Time and place for issuance of OPORD
the five step decision making process Use METT-T as the basis of the estimate Update the plan as information becomes available
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5.
Detailed mission analysis Situation analysis Course of action development Analysis each course of action Compare of each course of action & make a decision
Troops- Consider strength of squads, weapon systems, and attached elements when assigning tasks
OCOKA
Evaluating Terrain and Weather
Observation & Fields of Fire
Detection of enemy Fields of fire based on weapons systems
Obstacles
Impact on ability to maneuver (friendly and enemy)
Key Terrain
Seizure or retention affords a marked advantage
Avenues of a Approach
Offense: gives most protection to enemys vulnerability Defense: positioning of key weapon systems
RECONNOITER
If situation permits, leader makes a personal recon to verify terrain analysis, adjust the plan, and confirm information.
If possible issue the order at a place that overlooks the objective or on the defensive terrain.
*If unable to overlook objective a terrain model or sketch should be used.
Situation:
a.
b.
Enemy Friendly
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3.
4. 5.
Mission: 5 W's - (Who, What, Where, When, Why) Execution Service and Support Command and Signal
SUPERVISE
Supervise by conducting rehearsals and inspections.
Rehearsals
improve performance, reveal problems with plan, coordinate actions, and improve understanding (Must rehearse actions on the objective) Squad Leaders conduct initial inspections, Platoon Sergeant spot checks, and Platoon Leader & Platoon Sergeant conduct the final inspection
TLP STEPS
RECEIVE THE MISSION ISSUE THE WARNING ORDER MAKE A TENTATIVE PLAN START NECESSARY MOVEMENT RECONNOITER COMPLETE PLAN ISSUE THE COMPLETE PLAN SUPERVISE
Questions