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TROOP LEADING PROCEDURESFM 7-8
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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
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TLP STEPS
• RECEIVE THE MISSION
• ISSUE THE WARNING ORDER
• MAKE A TENTATIVE PLAN
• START NECESSARY MOVEMENT
• RECONNOITER
• COMPLETE PLAN
• ISSUE THE COMPLETE PLAN
• SUPERVISE
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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
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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.
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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 availableWho is participating in the operation
Time of the operation LD or defend time
Time and place for issuance of OPORD
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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
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DECISION MAKING PROCESS
1. Detailed mission analysis
2. Situation analysis
3. Course of action development
4. Analysis each course of action
5. Compare of each course of action & make a decision
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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
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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 TerrainSeizure or retention affords a marked advantage
Avenues of a Approach
Offense: gives most protection to enemy’s vulnerability Defense: positioning of key weapon systems
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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5 Paragraph Operations Order
1. Situation:a. Enemy
b. Friendly
2. Mission: 5 W's - (Who, What, Where, When, Why)
3. Execution
4. Service and Support
5. Command and Signal
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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
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TLP STEPS
• RECEIVE THE MISSION
• ISSUE THE WARNING ORDER
• MAKE A TENTATIVE PLAN
• START NECESSARY MOVEMENT
• RECONNOITER
• COMPLETE PLAN
• ISSUE THE COMPLETE PLAN
• SUPERVISE
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Questions