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| 2 types of successful decision making |
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| analytical & recognitional |
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| to convey the mission and the plan to complete it |
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| effective combat orders must have: (list 5) |
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| clarity, completeness, brevity, recognition of subordinate leader's prerogative, avoid meaningless expressions, timeliness |
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Begin planning
Arrange reconnaissance
Make reconnaissance
Complete the plan
Issue order
Supervise |
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Mission analysis
Enemy forces
Terrain & weather
Troops & Fire support available
Time/space/logistics |
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Orientation
Situation
Mission
Execution
Administration & logistics
Command & signal |
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-overall status of both enemy & friendly forces
-3 subparagraphs: enemy forces (SALUTE), friendly forces, attachments & detachments |
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-clear & concise statement; 1 sentence stating what to accomplish
-must have the 5 W's: Who, What, Where, When, Why
-will use the term "in order to" (IOT) |
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| -4 subparagraphs: Commander's intent, concept of operations, tasks (to subordinate units), coordinating instructions |
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-purpose: includes the "why" and the "IOT"
-method: statement of over-arching plan for exploitation of enemy's CVs & mission success
-desired end state: Commander describes vision of outcome once the dust has settled |
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| -2 subparagraphs: scheme of maneuver (SOM) & Fire support plan (FSP) |
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| Tasks (related to Execution step of the 5 paragraph order) |
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-specific missions will be listed in a separate subparagraph
-task statements are unit's mission statements |
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| Coordinating Instructions |
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-specific instructions & tasks that are common to all subordinate units that tie the plan together
-time of attack, base unit, security, tactical control measures, route to objective |
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| Administration & logistics |
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-all necessary info for coordinating resupply, recovery of equipment, & evacuation of wounded prisoners
-2 subparagraphs: administration & logistics
-BEANS, BULLETS, BANDAGES, BAD GUYS |
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-info for communications
-2 subparagraphs: command & signal |
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| command (subparagraph of the Command & signal) |
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| contains info about succession of command and reporting procedures |
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| signal (subparagraph of the Command & signal) |
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| communication plans (primary, alternate, tertiary) |
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| warning orders, squad leader's orders, fragmentary orders |
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-describes situation, allocate forces & resources, establish command relationships
-Situation & Mission statement will be the same as the Ops Order
-will include all info common to every member
-individuals with special duties will have specific instructions |
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| Make a tentative plan (5 steps) |
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detailed mission analysis
situation analysis & course of action
analysis of courses of action
comparison of courses of action
decide
-start movement, reconnoiter, complete |
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Defend
Reinforce
Attack
Withdraw
Delay |
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| ask subordinates to repeat what you briefed them on when giving them their orders |
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| Techniques for issuing combat orders |
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| terrain models, develop index cards, recognize time constraints, emphasize the clarity of the order, ensure all subordinate leaders are present, use written order as a guide, designate a pointer, repeat mission statement, designate representatives to brief different areas, apply visual aids, understand your unit's orders & SOPs, conduct a back-brief |
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-don't copy the platoon Commander's order and read it
-most info from the platoon Commander's order goes directly into the squad leader's orders, but some things will change (like command & signal) |
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-abbreviated 5-paragraph offer that provides changes to an existing order
-must have at least paragraphs 2 & 3 (mission & execution) |
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