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Re: Sunday Events - Commander Checklist
The actual mission would be nice to know, but not mandatory. The mission itself should meets some basic criteria in order to be effective.
Some basic mission/map requirements would be:
Settings
-change view distance
-change squads as needed
-correct headbug
Photograph in OPORD if there is a kill mission
-allows snipers and insertion teams a visual of the target (shouldn't be hard to do)
Clear vehicle slot information
-This would mean that if a BMP1 vehicle is flagged so that you have to be a crew man to operate
-This would allow the commanders and SLs the knowledge to use these vehicles or not in the event the participation is less then originally planned
AMMO Crates
-The ammo crate load out should be defined beforehand to assist in mission preparation
Initial Gear Load Out for soldiers
-It would be nice to have the default load out realistically planned, so the level of effort (LOE) is minimal on mission start
-The scripts used for re-spawn load out should used to reduce the ammo crate utilization and delay for the soldier to advance to the battle
These are just some thoughts that might not apply to this weekends mission, but moving forward should be considered.
I agree with the realistic approach towards mission briefings, but there should also be a scaled back version used within games. The above mission statement is solid and standard for real world missions. This is a copy and paste form the Ranger Handbook for a Warning Order:
WARNING ORDER ________
*Roll call, pencil/pen/paper, RHB, map, protractor, leader’s monitor, hold all questions till the end
References: Refer to higher headquarters’ OPORD, and identify map sheet for operation.
Time Zone Used throughout the Order: (Optional)
Task Organization: (Optional; see paragraph 1c.)
1. SITUATION (Higher’s OPORD para 1a[1]--[3])
a. Enemy Forces. Include significant changes in enemy composition, dispositions, and courses of action. Information
not available for inclusion in the initial WARNO can be included in subsequent warning orders. (who, what, where)
b. Friendly Forces. (Optional) only address if essential to the WARNO.
(1) Higher commander's mission (who, what, where, why).
(2) Higher commander's intent. (Higher’s [go to mapboard] OPORD para 1b[2], give task and purpose)
c. Attachments and Detachments. Initial task organization, only address major unit changes.
(1) Orient relative to each point on the compass.
(2) Box in the entire AO with grid lines.
(3) Trace each Zone using boundaries.
(4) Familiarize by identifying 3 natural (terrain) and 3 man-made features in each zone.
(5) Point out the enemy and friendly locations on the map board.
2. MISSION. State mission twice (who, what, when, where, and why) and concisely state task and purpose.
3. EXECUTION.
a. Concept of Operation. Provide as much information as available. The concept should describe the form of maneuver
or defensive technique, critical events, decisive point of the operation and why it is decisive, task and purpose for the main
and supporting efforts, purposes of the warfighting systems, such as engineers, fire support, intelligence etc), acceptable
risk, and the desired endstate. After the desired endstate is stated, leaders should talk through the concept of the operation
like a story. Use a simple sketch to assist in relaying the information.
b. Tasks to Maneuver Units. Provide specified tasks to subordinate units. These are tactical instructions on how to
execute the mission for each element in task organization. Planning guidance consists of tasks assigned to subordinate
units, special teams, and key individuals.
c. Tasks to Combat Support Units. See paragraph 3b.
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d. Coordinating Instructions. Include any information available at that time. If you know it, then at least cover--
• Uniform and equipment common to all. Consider the factors of METT-TC and tailor the load
for each Ranger.
• Time line. (State 4 W’s and specified and implied times. Reverse plan. Use 1/3-2/3 rule.)
• CCIR.
• Risk guidance.
• Deception guidance.
• Specific priorities, in order of completion.
• Guidance on orders and rehearsals.
• Orders group meeting (attendees, location, and time).
• Earliest movement time and degree of notice.
4. SERVICE SUPPORT. Include any known logistics preparation for the operation.
a. Special equipment. Identify requirements and any coordination measures the unit needs to take to transfer the special
equipment. (State the equipment you will use, need, or want for the mission.)
b. Transportation. Identify requirements and any coordination needed to pre-position assets. (State unit's means of
infil/exfil.)
5. COMMAND AND SIGNAL.
a. Command. State the chain of command if different from unit SOP.
b. Signal. Identify current SOI edition, and pre-position signal assets to support operation.
• Give subordinates guidance on tasks to complete for preparation of the OPORD and the mission.
• Give time, place, and uniform of the OPORD.
• Give a time hack and ask for questions.
This is the practical example of a Warning Order:
WARNING ORDER (SQUAD)
ROLL CALL, CAMP DARBY SPECIAL (CDS) 1:50,000 MAP, PEN, PAPER, PENCIL, PROTRACTOR,
RANGER HANDBOOK (RHB), HOLD ALL QUESTIONS, AND TLs MONITOR AND TASK-ORGANIZE
1. SITUATION.
a. Enemy.
WHO: The Aragon Liberation Front (ALF).
WHAT: Has been conducting aggressive offensive operations.
WHERE: In Zones A, B, C.
b. Friendly:
(1) Higher’s Mission.
WHO: 2nd PLT, C CO.
WHAT: Conducts area ambushes to destroy enemy personnel and equipment.
WHERE: Zone D.
WHY: To prevent enemy logistical resupply.
(2) Higher Commander's Intent.
• Rapid infiltration into Zone D.
• Find, fix, and finish enemy forces in Zone D.
• Enemy personnel and equipment located and targeted.
• Squads ready to conduct future combat operations.
c. Attachments/Detachments. MG Tm #1/2 PLT 160630-190630.
2. MISSION.
WHO: 1st SQD, 2nd PLT
WHAT: Conducts a point ambush to destroy enemy personnel and equipment.
WHERE: GA 1805 7878.
WHEN: NLT 25 1830 DEC 2007.
WHY: To prevent enemy logistical resupply and gather PIR.
3. EXECUTION.
a. Concept of Operation. (Orient Rangers to sketch or terrain model). We are currently located at Camp Darby, GA
1962 7902, which is on a ridge. Our ground tactical plan will begin when we will move generally southwest to our ORP at
Grid GA 187778. Terrain feature there is a draw for 1,000 meters, by foot and it will take 1 hour. Here will we finalize the
preparing of M, W, and E. We will then move generally southwest to our objective at Grid GA 184774. Terrain feature there
is a ridge for 200 meters, by foot, and it will take us 30 minutes to an hour. The reason for this is stealth on the objective
while we occupy our positions.
b. Tasks to Maneuver Units.
(1) HQs: HQ is responsible for command and control and communications. Commo/HQ is 2nd in the OOM. M240
will be placed in a position to provide supporting fires in the kill zone. RTO will be the recorder en route and during actions
on the objective. SL will be located where he can best control his squad and observe the kill zone. SL is responsible for
dissemination of information.
(2) ATM: ATM will be 1st OOM/responsible for navigation, and for clearing and securing the far side at all linear
danger areas. ATM is flank security for AOO, will provide early warning and seal off objective/1-2 man EPW, and search
TM/1-2 man aid and litter TM/1-2 man demo TM/1 man (P), 1 man (A) ORP clearing TM/ 2-2 man flank security. TM for
AOO/ 1 compassman, 1 pace man, or ATL will be the sec. TM LDR along the most likely avenue of approach.
(3) BTM: BTM 3RD OOM/responsible for securing the near side of all linear danger areas/BTM. Is assault for AOO.
Must provide suppressive fire and assault thru kill zone/1-2 man EPW and search team/1-2 man aid and litter team/1-2 man
demolitions team; 1 man (P); 1 man (A) ORP clearing team; 1-2 man S/O team; 1-2 man security team for reentry;
1 compassman; 1 pace man; and BTL. You will be the assault element leader for AOO.
c. Tasks to Combat Support Units. None.
d. Coordinating Instructions.
(1) Uniform and equipment common to all. At a minimum, each Ranger wears or carries--
(a) A ballistic helmet w/camouflaged band and luminous tape; clean and serviceable ACUs, camelback, black
belt w/buckle, blackened combat boots, serviceable OD or black socks, serviceable OD/brown T-shirt, ID tags w/breakaway
lanyard around neck (silenced). Right cargo pocket; (RHB, CDS [map], protractor, pencil, pen, and paper) waterproofed, left
cargo pocket; patrol cap w/ luminous tape, ID card in right breast pocket, SL will carry sterile fire support overlay in left
breast pocket.
(b) LCE, consisting of pistol belt, suspenders, 2 ammo pouches, seven 30-round magazines, one first aid
dressing with pouch, one compass and pouch, two 1-quart canteens w/covers and cups, one whistle, and four M67
fragmentation grenades. All are tied down IAW 4th Bn SOP, except that the pace cord is tied to suspenders.
(c) Rucksack, complete; one set serviceable ACUs, two 2-quart canteens w straps; E-tool with cover; two pair
socks; two brown T-shirts; weapons cleaning kit; one waterproof bag; a sewing kit; a patrol cap; MREs; poncho and liner;
wet weather top; personal hygiene kit; one brown towel; and camouflage stick. RTO also packs and ties off the ANCD.
(d) Optional bug juice, 550 cord, foot powder, black tape, knife, all other items will be approved by SL 15 minutes
prior to completion time of OPORD.
(2) Time schedule.
WHEN WHAT WHERE WHO REF
*0630 WARNING ORDER BAY AREA All 3D1
0700 INITIAL INSPECTION BAY AREA All
*0730 Required Ammo/Supplies CO TOC BTL 4B1
*0745 P/U-Ammo/Supplies CO TOC BTL/Detail 4B1
0800 Test Fire T/F AREA All
*0830 S-2/S-3 Coord CO BAY AO SL/RTO 3D1
*0830 Fire Spt Coord BN TOC SL/ RTO 3A2
0850 Adj Unit Coord BN TOC ATL/compass man 3D1
*0900 Enter Net BAY AREA RTO 5B1
0930 Complete Plan BAY AREA All
*1000 Issue OPORD BAY AREA All 3D1
1300 Rehearsal BAY AREA All
1400 Final Inspection BAY AREA All
1430 Conduct Move BAY AREA All
1800 In ORP GA All
2000 In Position GA 184774 All
*2300 Mission Complete GA 186874 All 3D1
*0200 Reenter FFU GA All
0500 S-2 Debrief BN TOC All
* Specified time
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4. SERVICE AND SUPPORT.
a. Special Equipment.
(1) HQs: One hand-held radio and extra batteries; one AN/PRC-119 radio and extra batteries, one ANCD,
one AN/PSN-11 and extra batteries, one M-22 binos, one AN/PVS-14 and extra batteries; one sheets overlay material,
three sheets carbon paper; two HE smoke, two red smoke, one M240-B MG complete w/tripod, flex mount, T&E, and Pintle,
one AN/PVS-4 and extra batteries, one AN/PVS-7D, and extra batteries.
(2) ATM: One hand-held radio and extra batteries, one M-24 binos, two AN/PVS-14 and extra batteries,
two HE smoke, two yellow smoke, one thermite grenade, two gags, two flex cuffs, two sandbags, one CLS bag, one
pole-less litter, two M18A1 claymore mines, one AT-4, one LAW, one M-203 vest, two M-249 SAW pouches, one small
metal flashlight, and extra batteries secured to rifle.
(3) BTM: One hand-held radio and extra batteries, one M-24 binos, two AN/PVS 14 and extra batteries,
two HE smoke, two yellow smoke, one thermite grenade; two each gags, flex cuffs, and sandbags; one CLS bag, one
pole-less Litter, two M18A1 claymore mines, one AT-4, one LAW, one M-203 vest, two M249 SAW pouches, one small
metal flashlight, and extra batteries secured to rifle.
b. Ammo. (per weapon system).
M16/M4 M249 M203 M240 SL AND TLs
210 Rounds
5.56-MM Ball
625 Rounds
5.56-MM (4:1 Mix)
16 Rounds 40-MM HEDP
5 Rounds 40-MM Shot
4 Rounds 40-MM Illumination
2 Rounds 40-MM TP-T
825 Rounds
7.62-MM (4:1 Mix)
42 Rounds
5.56-MM
Tracer
c. Transportation. NA
5. COMMAND AND SIGNAL.
a. Command.
PERSONNEL POS SOC
HQ/SUPPORT
BARNETT SL 1
MARENGO RTO 4
CASELY MG 11
WADE AG 12
ATM/SECURITY
TRUITT ATL 3
SILCOX GRN 5
WISE R 6
EDMUNDS R 7
BTM/ASSAULT
SPENCER BTL 2
CHRISTENSEN GRN 8
RUFUS R 9
ROBINSON R 10
SUBORDINATE GUIDANCE:
ATL: Write paragraph 1 of squad OPORD, and for drawing all sketches,
terrain models, routes, and nonsterile fire support overlays.
BTL: You are second in the chain of command and in charge at all times
during my absence.
Write paragraph 4 of squad OPORD Write the supply, DX, and
ammo lists, draw and issue all items, ensure that everyone
conducts a test fire, and all equipment is tied down IAW 4th RTBn
SOP, and update the squad status card and hand receipt.
RTO: Write paragraph 5 of squad OPORD, ensure all radios are
operational with proper freqs loaded, and ensure we enter the net
on time.
TL: TLs: You will update the Warning Order board with all the correct
information. As a task is accomplished, you will line it out. Also, post
your succession of command (SOC), duty positions, and job
descriptions (specialty teams and key individuals). Come and see
me for further guidance at the conclusion of this WARNO.
b. Signal.
TACTICAL FREQUENCY
MEDEVAC FREQUENCY
CHALLENGE
PASSWORD
RUNNING PASSWORD
NUMBER COMBO
62,000
35,000
BAYONET
MILLETT
RANGER
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TIME, PLACE, AND UNIFORM FOR OPORD. TIME HACK. ANY QUESTIONS?
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Sunday Events - Commander Checklist
