OCS Tactics and Operations Exam Already Graded A

OCS Tactics and Operations Exam Already Graded A Troop Leading Procedures Step 1. Receive the Mission Step 2. Issue a warning order Step 3. Make a tentative plan ^^^Order of steps 1-3 DOES NOT change^^^ Step 4. Start necessary movement Step 5. Conduct Reconnaissance Step 6. Complete the plan Step 7. Issue the complete order ^^^Order of steps 4-7 is interchangeable^^^ Step 8. Supervise ^^^Step 8 occurs throughout the process^^^ Define WARNO, OPORD, and FRAGO OPORD = Operations Order - a directive issued by a commander to subordinate commanders for the purpose of effecting the coordinated execution of an operation. WARNO = Warning Order - a preliminary notice of an order or action that is to follow. A WARNO will follow the 5 paragraph OPORD format. FRAGO = Fragmentary Order - an abbreviated form of an operation order issued as needed after an operation order to change or modify that order or to execute a branch or sequel to that order. METT-TC M- Mission E- Enemy T- Terrain T- Troops T- Time C- Civilian Classifications of Terrain - UNRESTRICTED: Indicates terrain free of constraints to movement. Nothing needs to be done to enhance mobility. -RESTRICTED: Hinders movement to some degree. Little effort is needed to enhance mobility but units are unable to move at desired speeds or combat formations. -SEVERELY RESTRICTED: Hinders or slows movement in combat formations unless some effort is made to enhance mobility (i.e. Engineer Assets). The 5 W's (Step 3: Make a tentative plan) who, what, where, when, and why Makes up the the Mission Statement and will contain the mission essential task. OPORD Paragraph 1 1. Situation Areas of Interest Area of Operation Enemy Forces Friendly Forces Civil Considerations OPORD Paragraph 2 2. MISSION: State your element's mission—a short description of the who, what (task), when, where, and why (purpose) that clearly indicates the action to be taken and the reason for doing so. This is found in Higher's OPORD. OPORD Paragraph 3 3. Execution a. Commander's Intent b. Concept of the Operation 1) Maneuver 2)Fires c. Tasks to Subordinate Units d. Coordinating Instructions OPORD Paragraph 4 4. Sustainment a. Logistics 1) Maintenance 2) Transportation 3) Supply b. Personnel 1) Services 2) EPW c. Health Systems Support 1) Medical Command and Control 2) Medical Treatment 3) Medical Evacuation 4) Preventive Medicine OPORD Paragraph 5 5. Command and Signal a. Command b. Signal What stage of the TLP process does the Leader analyze 2 levels up? Step 3: Make a tentative plan OAKOC Observation and Fields of Fire Avenues of Approach Key Terrain Obstacles Cover and Concealment AGADAP METT-TC feeds into Course of Action Development as represented by AGADAP Analyze Relative Combat Power Generate Options Array Forces Develop Course of Action Assign Responsibilities Prepare Course of Action Statement and Sketch Movement Techniques Traveling Contact not likely Traveling Overwatch Contact possible Bounding Overwatch When Contact is expected Less Control More Dispersion Slower Movement 10m between each team member in formation. When is traveling overwatch used? Traveling Overwatch Contact possible Actions at the halt Short Halt - Cigar shape Find Cover and Concealment SLLS (Stop, look, listen smell) Used for halts no longer than 1min center should allow passage of leaders throughout Soldier positioned to take advantage of FOF and C&C. Difference between long and short halt? Time and prone vs knee What is a terrain model? **Like a map, it is a graphic representation of the area of operation as shown from above, except it**: Can be 3-dimensional, (preferably!) Uses unique and reusable movable pieces- (miniature vehicles, weapons, graphic control measures, etc) Helps subordinate leaders visualize the operation in accordance with their commander's intent Minimum required for a terrain model topography grid reference natural or man-made structures Military symbols allow... commanders and staff to display certain elements of the operational picture. Colors on a map Friendly - black or blue Hostile - red Neutral - black Unknown - black CBRN - yellow Graphical label abbreviations LD - Line of departure PL Dog - Phase line Dog DZ - drop zone EA - engagement area OBJ - objective AO - Area of operation AA - assembly area Strong point - dashes around symbol ATK - attack point ENY -- known enemy location Unit Symbol colors Friendly - blue Hostile - Red Neutral - Green Unknown, pending - Yellow Unit symbol shapes (hostile/friendly) Rectangle = Friendly Planned position = dashed line Diamond = hostile Suspected position = dashed Unit symbols are composed of... Frame Color Icon may text and graphic amplifiers Know how to identify Military Symbols for... Axis of advance Direction or attack Feint Observation post Combat post battle position when occupied prepared but not occupied planned TGT reference point linear target point target or target of ______