ATTACHMENTS & DETACHMENTS

W222/OCT 03/VGT- SITUATION ENEMY FORCES FRIENDLY FORCES ATTACHMENTS & DETACHMENTS Composition, disposition, strength, capabilities and most probable course of action. Mission and action of units two levels up and flank units. Who they are and the time effected. W222/OCT 03/VGT- MISSION States the mission in a clear concise statement of the task, containing the following information: WHERE. WHAT. WHEN. WHO. WHY. W222/OCT 03/VGT- EXECUTION The “How To” Information needed to accomplish the mission. Usually in four parts: Concept of operation. Tasks to maneuver units. Tasks to combat support units. Coordinating instructions. W222/OCT 03/VGT- CONCEPT of the OPERATION Covers the commander’s intent. Covers the tactical plan. Scheme of maneuver. W222/OCT 03/VGT- TASKS TO MANEUVER/COMBAT SUPPORT UNITS Gives the exact mission of all subordinate units. COORDINATING INSTRUCTIONS The tactical instruction and details of coordination that apply to two or more units. W222/OCT 03/VGT- SERVICE SUPPORT Supply. Transportation. Services. Maintenance Medical evacuation. W222/OCT 03/VGT- COMMAND AND SIGNAL Location of key leaders. Chain of command. Frequencies. Call signs. Code words. W222/OCT 03/VGT- WARNO Information Situation--Brief description of the enemy and friendly situation. Mission--Concise statement of the task and purpose. Execution--Brief Statement of the tentative concept of the operation. - Time Schedule, earliest time of move, inspection times, time and place of OPORD. - Tasks to subordinate key personnel. Service support—CSS tasks to be accomplished that are different from the TACSOP. Command And Signal—Location of CP succession of command (if not SOP0). SOI in effect. Signal/code words. W222/OCT 03/VGT- FRAGO Address only parts of the OPORD that change. Uses the same sequence of the OPORDER. Needs to be a brief outline of the changes and instructions should be specific. W222/OCT 03/VGT- TROOP LEADING PROCEDURES STEP 1: Receive the mission. STEP 2: Issue the warning order. STEP 3: Make a tentative plan. STEP 4: Start movement. STEP 5: Reconnoiter. STEP 6: Complete the plan. STEP 7: Issue operations order. STEP 8: Supervise. W222/OCT 03/VGT- By receiving the alert from the platoon leader, you complete the first step of the troop leading procedures. You may receive the mission alert in the form of a warning order or a fragmentary order. On receipt of the order, analyze your mission using METT-T and start your planning process. Troop Leading Procedure #1, Receive the Mission W222/OCT 03/VGT- Mission Analysis Using METT-T Mission: What is the nature of the mission? Enemy: What do we actually know about the enemy? Terrain and Weather: How will they affect the mission? Troops: What soldiers are available for the mission? Time: How much time is available? W222/OCT 03/VGT- Troop Leading Procedure #2, Issue a Warning Order The warning order has no specific format, but one technique is to follow the five-paragraph OPORD format. You should provide the following information if available: Mission or nature of the operation. Who is participating. Time of the operation. Time and place of the OPORD. W222/OCT 03/VGT- Troop Leading Procedure #3, Make a Tentative Plan The leader bases his estimate on analysis using METT-T: Mission. Enemy. Terrain (OCOKA) and weather. Observation and fields of fire. Cover and concealment. Obstacles. Key Terrain. Avenues of Approach. Troops and time available. W222/OCT 03/VGT- Troop Leading Procedure #4, Start Necessary Movement Squad moves while platoon leader completes his plan or conducts reconnaissance. May be under control of company XO, 1SG, PSG, or squad leader. Can occur anywhere in the troop leading procedures. W222/OCT 03/VGT- Troop Leading Procedure #5, Reconnoiter When time allows, conduct actual reconnaissance. When time does not allow, conduct map reconnaissance. Must consider risk inherent in moving forward of friendly lines, or into unoccupied area. W222/OCT 03/VGT- Troop Leading Procedures #6, Complete the Plan Based on METT-T. Meets commander’s intent. W222/OCT 03/VGT- Troop Leading Procedure #7, Issue the Complete Order Issue the order overlooking the defensive terrain, or on a terrain model or sketch. Cover mission, commander’s intent, concept of the operation and assigned tasks. Quiz soldiers to make sure they understand the order. W222/OCT 03/VGT- Troop Leading Procedure #8, Supervise Rehearsals: Practice essential tasks to improve performance. Reveal weaknesses or problems with the plan. Coordinate actions of subordinates. Improve soldier understanding of the operation, fostering confidence in themselves. Inspections: Weapons and Ammunition. Uniforms and equipment. Mission-essential equipment. Soldiers’ understanding of mission and responsibilities. Communication. Rations and water. Camouflage. W222/OCT 03/VGT- Fighting Load Weight (lbs) 8.8 Rifle, M16A2 with 30 round 5.56 ball. 3.0 Protective mask with decontamination kit. 1.6 Pistol belt, suspenders, and first-aid pouch. 5.4 Magazines (6) w/180 round of 5.56mm. 3.4 Helmet, ballistic. 4.0 Grenade, fragmentation (4). 1.8 Case, small arms (2 each). 5.6 Canteen, 1-quart and cover with water (2 each). 1.3 Bayonet with scabbard. 34.9 TOTAL W222/OCT 03/VGT- Approach March Load 0.2 Towel. 2.0 Toilet articles. 2.6 Rations, MRE (2 each). 1.3 Poncho, nylon. 1.6 Liner, poncho. 2.5 E-tool with carrier. 4.8 Canteen, 2-quart, and cover with water. 0.8 Bag, waterproof. 6.3 ALICE, medium with frame. Weight (lbs) 22.1 TOTAL W222/OCT 03/VGT- Mission Knowledge As a minimum, the soldier should understand-- The nature of the operation. Who is participating. Time of the operation. Assigned tasks. W222/OCT 03/VGT- Unit Mission (Task & Purpose) As a minimum, check for the following: Who. What. Where. When. Why. W222/OCT 03/VGT- COMMANDER’S INTENT Lets each soldier know what the commander wants done and how they should accomplish the mission. Allows soldiers to accomplish the mission though a certain task may have to be done differently than what the commander wanted. W222/OCT 03/VGT- PE-2, Platoon Warning Order Our mission is to attack the town of Corona at 1830. The enemy has some good positions in the buildings. There may also be enemy tanks in the town. Draw six grenades and one AT-4 for each man. Each squad will carry 10 blocks of C4, 10 non-electric blasting caps, 10 fuse lighters, 100 feet of detonating cord, and 15 feet of fuse. The platoon sergeant will tell you where and when you can pick it up. Let me know by 1330 if you have any problems with radios or weapons. Meet me back here at 1405. At that time, we will move up to the ridge overlooking the town, where I will give the complete order. W222/OCT 03/VGT- SPE-2, Solution to PE-2 Four minimum essential elements in a warning order and any special instructions: (Ref: SH-2 [FM 7-8], page SH-2-2, para 2-2b) The mission: Attack town of Corona. Who is participating in the operations: Squad as part of the platoon.. Time of the operation: 1830. Time and place for issuance of the complete order: 1515. Any special instructions: The equipment that each man will carry; Sgt Evans’ team tasks concerning demolition, PVT Smiths task to carry rope and grappling hook. W222/OCT 03/VGT- SPE-2, Solution to PE-2, cont Our mission is 1to attack the town of Corona at 31830 as 2part of the platoon. The enemy has well-prepared positions in the buildings and probably has tanks with him. 5Each man will carry six grenades and one law, in addition to the standard load for rifles and grenade launchers. 5Sergeant Evan, your team will handle our demolitions: draw 10 blocks of C4, 10 non-electric blasting caps, 10 fuse igniters, 100 feet of detonating cord, and 15 feet of fuse. Make sure you test burn the fuse. Private Smith, carry a climbing rope and grappling hook. The platoon sergeant will be here in 20 minutes to tell us where and when we can pick up our ammunition and equipment. I’m leaving now to get the platoon order. Sergeant Jones is in charge until I get back. 4We will meet here at 1515 for the OPORD. W222/OCT 03/VGT- SPE-3, Solution to PE-3 Commander’s intent: To control the road between Hill 301 and Hill 309 in case of possible enemy counterattack. W222/OCT 03/VGT- Concept of operation for 1st Squad: (Modify the wording in the underlined areas to apply to the other elements.) The 1st Squad's mission, our mission, is to attack and seize the left part of Hill 301, located here. We attack dismounted, crossing the LD at 0600 in column formation using traveling overwatch behind 2d Squad and the Platoon Headquarters, with 3d Squad following us. Our carrier provides overwatching fires from Hill 294, located here. Our assault position is Catfish Creek where we deploy in line formation: our squad on the left; 2d Squad, base squad, in the center; and 3d Squad on the right to seize Hill 301, Objective RED. After we seize Objective RED, we have to watch this road between us and 1st Platoon on Hill 309 for possible enemy counterattack. A 15-minute artillery prep will begin at 0550. We consolidate on Objective RED from 9 to 11 with 12 being east. We link with 2d Squad at 11. The 3d Platoon may come up to pass through us to continue the attack. Our carrier will move forward on order and join us on the objective. No one is to advance more than 100 meters beyond the crest of the hill. SPE-3, Solution to PE-3, cont W222/OCT 03/VGT- Platoon Fragmentary Order “2d Squad must coordinate with 1st Squad of 3d Platoon to ensure the left flank is secure. The platoon’s 1st Squad will annihilate the enemy’s tank section first and then assume their positions.” Coordinating Instructions “Priority of fire remains with 2d Platoon.” Fire Support “2d Squad and 3d Squad continue to attack to seize Objective RED. 1st Squad moves to Hill 294 and helps the Carrier Element contain the enemy.” Orders to Subordinate Units “No change.” Mission “Estimate a tank section, in well-prepared positions in vicinity of Hill 294, has stopped the Carrier Element.” Situation: Enemy & Friendly W222/OCT 03/VGT- SPE-4, Prepare Squad FRAGO “No Change.” Coordinating Instructions “No Change.” Fire Support “No Change.” Orders to Subordinate Units "Our 1st Squad will annihilate the enemy's tank section first and then assume that position." Mission “Estimate a tank section, in well-prepared positions in vicinity of Hill 294, has stopped the Carrier Element.” Situation: Enemy & Friendly 1ST Squad W222/OCT 03/VGT- SPE-4, Prepare Squad FRAGO “2d Squad must coordinate with 1st Squad of 3d Platoon to ensure the left flank is secure. The platoon’s 1st Squad will annihilate the enemy’s tank section first and then assume their positions.” Coordinating Instructions “No Change.” Fire Support “No Change.” Orders to Subordinate Units “No Change.” Mission “Estimate a tank section, in well-prepared positions in vicinity of Hill 294, has stopped the Carrier Element.” Situation: Enemy & Friendly 2d Squad W222/OCT 03/VGT- “No Change.” Coordinating Instructions “No Change.” Fire Support “No Change.” Orders to Subordinate Units “No Change.” Mission “Estimate a tank section, in well-prepared positions in vicinity of Hill 294, has stopped the Carrier Element.” Situation: Enemy & Friendly 3d Squad SPE-4, Prepare Squad FRAGO W222/OCT 03/VGT- “No Change.” Coordinating Instructions “No Change.” Fire Support “No Change.” Orders to Subordinate Units “No Change.” Mission “Estimate a tank section, in well-prepared positions in vicinity of Hill 294, has stopped the Carrier Element.” Situation: Enemy & Friendly PLT HQ SPE-4, Prepare Squad FRAGO 7 8 9 10