OCS Tactics and Operations Exam Questions
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Troop Leading Procedures - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-M- Mission
E- Enemy
T- Terrain
T- Troops
T- Time
C- Civilian
Classifications of Terrain - ANSWER-- 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 - ANSWER-(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 - ANSWER-1. Situation
>>>Areas of Interest
>>>Area of Operation
>>>Enemy Forces
>>>Friendly Forces
>>>Civil Considerations
OPORD Paragraph 2 - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-5. Command and Signal
a. Command
b. Signal
What stage of the TLP process does the Leader analyze 2 levels up? - ANSWER-Step
3: Make a tentative plan
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Troop Leading Procedures - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-M- Mission
E- Enemy
T- Terrain
T- Troops
T- Time
C- Civilian
Classifications of Terrain - ANSWER-- 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 - ANSWER-(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 - ANSWER-1. Situation
>>>Areas of Interest
>>>Area of Operation
>>>Enemy Forces
>>>Friendly Forces
>>>Civil Considerations
OPORD Paragraph 2 - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-5. Command and Signal
a. Command
b. Signal
What stage of the TLP process does the Leader analyze 2 levels up? - ANSWER-Step
3: Make a tentative plan
