TROOP LEADING PROCEDURES (TLPs). The process a leader goes through to prepare the unit to accomplish a mission.Begins when the leader is alertedMay be accomplished concurrentlyHow to think vs. what to think. TLP STEPS. RECEIVE THE MISSIONISSUE THE WARNING ORDERMAKE A TENTATIVE PLAN START NECE
2. TROOP LEADING PROCEDURES(TLPs) 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
3. TLP STEPS RECEIVE THE MISSION ISSUE THE WARNING ORDER MAKE A TENTATIVE PLAN START NECESSARY MOVEMENT RECONNOITER COMPLETE PLAN ISSUE THE COMPLETE PLAN SUPERVISE
4. RECEIVE THE MISSION Analyze mission using METT-TC What 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
5. 1/3- 2/3 RULE 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- receipt of mission to LD Defense- receipt of mission to must be prepared to defend time Use backwards planning to schedule preparation time.
6. ISSUE WARNING ORDER GIVEN AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AFTER RECEIVING THE MISSION No 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
7. MAKE A TENTATIVE PLAN Develop an estimate of the situation to use as the basis for the tentative plan. Use the five step decision making process Use METT-T as the basis of the estimate Update the plan as information becomes available
8. DECISION MAKING PROCESS Detailed mission analysis Situation analysis Course of action development Analysis each course of action Compare of each course of action & make a decision
9. MAKE A TENTATIVE PLAN Mission-Analyze CO’s intent two levels higher & determine essential tasks Enemy- Consider type, size, tactics, organization, & equipment to identify greatest threat and vulnerability Terrain- Estimate effects of terrain and weather on forces Use key word OCOKA as guideline Weather’s impact on visibility and trafficability Troops- Consider strength of squads, weapon systems, and attached elements when assigning tasks Time- Refine time allocation based on tentative plan and changes to situation
10. OCOKAEvaluating Terrain and Weather Observation & Fields of Fire Detection of enemy Fields of fire based on weapons systems Cover and Concealment Protect against direct & indirect fire Avoid detection by aerial & ground observation 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 enemy’s vulnerability Defense: positioning of key weapon systems
11. START NECESSARY MOVEMENT* Unit could start movement at any time during the Troop Leading Procedures. Unit may have to move under the control of the Platoon Sergeant or a Squad Leader if other leaders are on a recon.
12. RECONNOITER If situation permits, leader makes a personal recon to verify terrain analysis, adjust the plan, and confirm information. At a minimum, the leader must make a map reconnaissance
13. COMPLETE THE PLAN Leader completes the plan based on reconnaissance & any changes to the situation. Once complete review the plan to ensure it is within the commander’s intent.
14. ISSUE COMPLETE ORDER 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. Leader must insure that all soldiers understand the mission *Use brief backs and quiz junior troops
15. 5 Paragraph Operations Order Situation: Enemy Friendly Mission: 5 W's - (Who, What, Where, When, Why) Execution Service and Support Command and Signal
16. 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
17. TLP STEPS RECEIVE THE MISSION ISSUE THE WARNING ORDER MAKE A TENTATIVE PLAN START NECESSARY MOVEMENT RECONNOITER COMPLETE PLAN ISSUE THE COMPLETE PLAN SUPERVISE
Excellent, Well Composed, Complete and Durable as well as Executable. Good Information and should be taught to all command personnel. If we have to use this it is easily reproducible and distributable either in print form or electronic format.
I became a 2nd Lt. in 1961. I was taught Mission #1; Troops #2; erything else was last. If you lose all your troops and the Mission you are not a viable participant; if you lose all your troops and complete the mission "you done ok"; if you LEAD your troops based on their survival and the misssion "you done great". If you have no troops to occupy, and hold on to what you have won, you have gained nothing. If we do not hav a battle plan and stick to it we are only blowing smoke. Twaina has taken over for Harry Reily (God Bless Him) and unless we follow her lead we are doomed to failure.
We have to put forth a united effort, based on one battle order and one "Misssion Statement" anythng else is a secondary concern. We have to agree or fall apart.
As I prepare the plan for my family, I rely on the training I received in the army. The military provides the very best in training and guidance in the planning and decision process. I have added the Army FM 5-0, Army Planning and Orders Production
The only reason for any kind of mission statement in this forum would be to have military experienced people take these values to their state pages and execute them in their proper place. Twana is an awesome organizer who is in the position to come to us for guidance for desicions on her part. It behooves us to make the members of our states to comply with a mission statement that they are to stay on topic and what ever else Twana or we consider important and in which order things should occur. This is a starting point for us and between Twana and us beating heads we could hammer out an effective mission statement, then start creating meaningful OPORDS and FRAGOS. Question do the state pages need chains of command?
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