Combat Orders Foundation

Question 1

Types of Orders

Answer 1

• Warning Order
• Operation Order
• Fragmentary Order

Question 2

Warning Order

Answer 2

• a preliminary notice of an order or action which is to follow
• issued prior to beginning the planning process (i. e. the “ B” in BAMCIS) in order to allow subordinate leaders and units to maximize their preparation time

Question 3

Operation Order

Answer 3

a directive issued by a commander to subordinate commanders for the purpose of effecting the coordinated execution of an operation

Question 4

Fragmentary Order

Answer 4

• an abbreviated form of an operation order, usually issued on a day-to-day basis
• Typically in response to enemy actions

Question 5

Format of the operational order

Answer 5

OSMEAC

 Orientation
I. Situation
II. Mission
III. Execution
IV. Administration & Logistics
V. Command & Signal

Question 6

EN Situation

Answer 6

Composition, Disposition and Strength - SALUTE ( Size, Activity, Location, Unit, Time, and Equipment)

Capabilities/Limitations - DRAW-D (Defend, Reinforce, Attack, Withdraw, and Delay)

EMLCOA - mission (w/ tactical task), current actions, on contact

Question 7

Friendly Situation

Answer 7

HAS
Higher’s Mission/Intent (2 above)
Adjacent Units
Supporting Units
Attachments/Detachments

Question 8

Mission

Answer 8

5 W’s”: Who, What, When, Where, and Why

Question 9

Execution

Answer 9

• Commander’s Intent (PME; M:CG,CV,EP),
• Concept of Operations (anonymous, sequential, and
  thorough) ; SM:DDFTC; FSP:TPM(TTLODAC)E
• Tasks (tac task, 5Ws)
• Coordinating Instructions

Question 10

Administration & Logistics

Answer 10

Administration - WIA, KIA, EPWs, CASEVAC, Point of contact

Logistics - stepping with, resupply

Question 11

Command & Signal

Answer 11

Signal - primary/alternate Challenge and Password, primary/alternate/tertiary radio frequencies to be used during the operation, and any other signals (pyro, smoke)
Command - Loc of Key ppl; succession of command

Question 12

1/3, 2/3 Rule

Answer 12

Give subordinate leaders time to prepare and issue their own orders. Divide available time in thirds. The unit leader uses 1/3 time available and the remaining 2/3 is allocated to subordinate leaders.