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Explanation and Extraction of Orders. 3 Star Field Craft Lesson 20 - 21. Revision. The Aim.
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Explanation and Extraction of Orders 3 Star Field Craft Lesson 20 - 21
Revision 0306FC20-21PP
The Aim The aim of these lessons is to give you a complete understanding of orders, the orders process, how to extract them and then how to issue them. So that by the end of the lessons you will be able to fulfill your role as a section or platoon commander on company FTX or on exercise at annual camp. 0306FC20-21PP
The Lesson Phases • Understanding Orders • The Orders Process • Extraction of Orders • Issuing Orders • Final Practice 0306FC20-21PP
Types of Orders • Warning Orders. • Formal Orders. • Radio Orders. • Operational Orders. • Quick Battle Orders. Phase 1 Understanding Orders 0306FC20-21PP
Types of Orders Questions? Phase 1 Understanding Orders 0306FC20-21PP
Warning Orders Must include; • Scope of Operation. • Time and location of “O” (Orders) Group. • No move before. Can also include; • Duration • Equipment • Personnel • Conditions Phase 1 Understanding Orders 0306FC20-21PP
Warning Orders Example Card Phase 1 Understanding Orders 0306FC20-21PP
Warning Orders Questions? Phase 1 Understanding Orders 0306FC20-21PP
The Sequence of Orders • Task Org • Ground • Situation • Mission • Execution • Service Support • Command and Signal Phase 1 Understanding Orders 0306FC20-21PP
The Sequence of Orders Prelims • Seating Plan • Order of March • Direction of Travel • Map Coordinates (Map Folds) • Air Photographs • Model • Scale • North • Last and First light / Moon State • Action Under Contact Phase 1 Understanding Orders 0306FC20-21PP
The Sequence of Orders • Task org • Attachments • Detachments • Ground • Terrain • Reference points • Model Phase 1 Understanding Orders 0306FC20-21PP
The Sequence of Orders • Situation • Enemy • Friendly Forces • 1 Up • 2 Up • Support • Fire Support • Attachments and Detachments Phase 1 Understanding Orders 0306FC20-21PP
The Sequence of Orders • Mission • Clear, concise statement of the task to be achieved and its purpose. • clear, concise statement of the task to be achieved and its purpose. • It is stated twice Phase 1 Understanding Orders 0306FC20-21PP
The Sequence of Orders Mission Example “1 Section is to destroy the enemy in the left hand trench in order to allow the platoon to secure Saddle A.” Phase 1 Understanding Orders 0306FC20-21PP
The Sequence of Orders • Execution • Concept of Operations • Concept of Operations (TELLING THE STORY). • Scheme of Manoeuvre (HOW). • Main Effort (WHERE). • Mission Statements. • 1 Section. • 2 Section. • 3 Section. • Coordinating Instructions. • Timings. • Actions On. • Fire Plan. • Summary. Phase 1 Understanding Orders 0306FC20-21PP
The Sequence of Orders • Service Support • Dress. • Equipment and Tools. • Weapons. • Ammunition. • Rations and Water. • Medical arrangements, including location of the Company Aid Post (CAP). • Prisoners of War (PW). • Transport location, loading, release point. Note: These headings can easily be remembered by the mnemonic DEWARMPT. Phase 1 Understanding Orders 0306FC20-21PP
The Sequence of Orders • Command and Signal • Command. • Signal. • Password. Questions Synchronization of watches Phase 1 Understanding Orders 0306FC20-21PP
The Sequence of Orders Questions? Phase 1 Understanding Orders 0306FC20-21PP
Understanding Orders Summary Phase 1 Understanding Orders 0306FC20-21PP
Understanding Orders Break Phase 1 Understanding Orders 0306FC20-21PP
Understanding Orders Revision Phase 1 Understanding Orders 0306FC20-21PP
The Commander has to: • Receive orders himself. • Extract from them what concerns his own command. • Estimate how best to achieve the mission given to him. • Prepare orders for his own subordinates. • Issue orders to his subordinates Phase 2 The Orders Process 0306FC20-21PP
Receiving Orders Before receiving orders you should; • Study the company Warning Order. • Issue a Warning Order. (Time Appreciation) • Arrive early to the O group. • You should take with you; • A Map • A Notebook • An Aide-Memoire • A Pencil and Chinagraph. • Your Binoculars • Your Compass • A Torch Phase 2 The Orders Process 0306FC20-21PP
Time Appreciation 1/3 of the time you have as a commander is allocated to prepare and give your orders. 2/3 of the time is allocated for the Platoon/Section to go do their orders and prep. Phase 2 The Orders Process 0306FC20-21PP
Extraction of Orders The main points that you need to extract from your commanders orders are; • Ground (relevant to OP) • Enemy Forces • Company Plan in Detail • Concept of Ops • Mission/Tasks (relevant to you) Phase 3 Extraction of Orders 0306FC20-21PP
Extraction of Orders DEMONSTRATION Please note you will be asked to extract and write your own section level orders after this demonstration Phase 3 Extraction of Orders 0306FC20-21PP
Extraction of Orders Practice If you need help please ask Phase 3 Extraction of Orders 0306FC20-21PP
Extraction of Orders Questions? Phase 3 Extraction of Orders 0306FC20-21PP
Extraction of Orders Summary Phase 3 Extraction of Orders 0306FC20-21PP
Issuing Orders “No plan survives contact with the enemy” Field Marshal Count Helmuth von Moltke Phase 4 Issuing Orders 0306FC20-21PP
Considerations • Protection • Distractions • Concealment • Comfort • Brevity Phase 4 Issuing Orders 0306FC20-21PP
Do’s and Don'ts • Do • Do Not Phase 4 Issuing Orders 0306FC20-21PP
Method of Delivery • The standard of training of his section commanders. • How well he knows them. • How long they have worked with him as a team. • How tired his men are. Phase 4 Issuing Orders 0306FC20-21PP
Equipment Needed • Pointer • Model • Orders Aid Memoir Phase 4 Issuing Orders 0306FC20-21PP
Equipment Needed Model Kit Examples Phase 4 Issuing Orders 0306FC20-21PP
From Experience How far are you going? How long will we be out? When can we eat? What happens when we get back? Phase 4 Issuing Orders 0306FC20-21PP
The Sequence of Orders Questions? Phase 1 Understanding Orders Phase 4 Issuing Orders 0306FC20-21PP
Understanding Orders Summary Phase 4 Issuing Orders 0306FC20-21PP
Understanding Orders Break Phase 4 Issuing Orders 0306FC20-21PP
Understanding Orders Revision Phase 5 Final Practice 0306FC20-21PP
Final Practice Practice If you need help please ask Phase 5 Final Practice 0306FC20-21PP
Explanation and Extraction of Orders Summary 0306FC20-21PP
Explanation and Extraction of Orders Questions? 0306FC20-21PP
Explanation and Extraction of Orders END 0306FC20-21PP