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