Define These Defense Technical Terms Flashcards

Operation Orders(OPORDS) are used to plan for missions in the Army. 

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SITUATION
A. Enemyb. Friendlyc. Attachments/Detachments
MISSION
-Who, what, when, where, why: mission is always stated twice in full, give NLT 1000 instead of 50 min. from now.-Task and purpose
EXECUTION
A. Concept of operation (include every last detail/action) 1. Maneuver 2. Fire Support 3. Engineerb. Tasks to maneuver units 1. Assault, security, recon, EPW, A&L c. Tasks to combat support units 1. Same as 'b' but for support troopsd. Coordinating instructions 1. OOM - use sketch/terrain model 2. Actions at halts 3. Routes, distances, azimuths, sat. imagery of route 4. Depart/re-entry friendly lines 5. RPs,IRPs, ORPs, PBs(patrol base), RRPs(re-entry)
6. Actions at danger areas/on contact 7. Reorg./consolidation(grid or terrain referance) 8. Fire distribution measures: point fires vs. area fires 9. Fire control measures: cover what you want them to shoot at in order (i.e. crew served weapons then radio operators, then leaders), sectors of fire to include TRPs (target reference points), visual/sound signals. 10. Time schedules (rehearsals, backbriefs, inspections, movement). Give who must be there, when, where, and what you'll rehearse (actions on the objective are priority!) 11. Reports. When do you want to get ACE and SALUTE reports? 12. ROE & what size element to engage w/ what firepower available
SERVICE & SUPPORT
A. General 1. Resupply points 2. CCP's 3. Medic instructions/9 Line procedures
b. Material and services 1. Supply 2. Transportation 3. Services 4. Maintenancec. Casualty evacuation 1. Method of evacuating dead/wounded d. Miscellaneous 1. Special equipment/Captured equip.
COMMAND & SIGNAL
A. Command 1. Location of higher CO/CP 2. Location of key personel/type of CP during operation 3. Succession of command 4. Adjustments to SOP's
b. Signal 1. Frequs/Call signs 2. Commo method(FM, Sat., BFT, runner) 3. Pyro & Signals: include all Hand & Arm signals 4. Codewords 5. Challenge & PW 6. Number Combo 7. Running PW 8. Recognition signals(near/far, day/night) 9. RTO instructions(reports to higher, enroute recorder, time on objective)