An is the backbone of military planning. At the company level, it translates a Battalion Commander’s intent into specific, actionable instructions for Platoons and Squads.
Follow the breach. Clear trenches 1 through 4. Establish a limit of advance (LOA) at the eastern woodline.
Bravo Company is conducting a screen to the North. Right Flank: Delta Company is in reserve.
1st Battalion captures OBJ COBRA to deny the enemy use of Highway 1.
1x Combat Engineer Team attached to 3rd Platoon for breaching operations. II. Mission
When describing the enemy, don't just list their guns. Tell your team how those guns will affect them.
Chain of command and communication frequencies. Army Company OPORD Example: Deliberate Attack Task Organization: 1st Platoon: Main Effort (Assault) 2nd Platoon: Supporting Effort 1 (Support by Fire) 3rd Platoon: Supporting Effort 2 (Breach/Reserve) Mortar Section: Indirect Fire Support I. Situation
Elements of the 1st Motorized Rifle Platoon (approx. 30 personnel) have established a defensive position on Objective (OBJ) COBRA (Grid 12S UV 1234 5678). They are equipped with two BMP-2s and light machine guns. Expect wire obstacles and claymores on the western approach. Their morale is estimated as "low" due to recent supply disruptions. b. Friendly Forces:
