Troop Leading Procedures

• Troop Leading Procedures


  The troop leading procedures are the dynamic process by which a commander receives a mission, plans it and executes it
• EIGHT STEPS OF TLP

  Step 1- RECEIVE THE MISSION

  Step 2 - ISSUE A WARNING ORDER

  Step 3 MAKE A TENTATIVE PLAN

  Step 4 INITIATE MOVEMENT

  Step 5 RECONNAISSANCE

  Step 6 COMPLETE THE PLAN

  Step 7 ISSUE THE ORDER

  Step 8 SUPERVISE AND REHEARSE
• Step 1- RECEIVE THE MISSION


  Conduct initial mission analysis.

  Determine the TASK

  Determine the PURPOSE

  Determine COMDR'S INTENT

  Make initial statement
• step 2: ISSUE WARNING ORDER


  No specific format, but the 5 paragraph OPORD format may be used;

  Situation

  Mission

  Execution

  Service Support

  Command & Signal
• STEP 3 MAKE A TENTATIVE PLAN


  Develop a Tentative Plan

  Mission Analysis

  COA Development

  Analysis of COA war game

  Compare COA

  COA Selection/Decision
• Mission Analysis

  • T IME AVAILABLE
  • M ISSION
  • T ERRAIN AND WEATHER
  • E NEMY SITUATION
  • T ROOPS AVAILABLE
  • C IVIL CONSIDERATIONS
• Time Analysis


  GOAL is to determine the useable time available to both you and your subordinates.

  • Consider Critical Times such as:
  • LD
  • DEFEND NLT
  • RECON
  • ASSAULT
  • HIGHER REHEARSAL
  • BEGIN/CONDUCT MVT.
  • LIMITED VISIBILITY
  • ETC
• Analysis of Mission


  Platoon Leader must know what his Company and Battalion level Commanders want to accomplished

  *Ensures a solid understanding of the "overall" purpose (nested concept)
• Terrain Analysis


  Obstacles

  Avenues of Approach

  Key Terrain

  Observation and Fields of Fire

  Cover and Concealment
• Weather Analysis


  Visibility

  Wind

  Precipitation

  Cloud Cover

  Temperature and Humidity
• Analysis of the Enemy


  •Doctrinal Analysis•

  Composition (Order of Battle)•

  Capabilities•

  Location of and probable enemy positions•

  Determine Enemy COA (s)
• Order of battle


  disposition

  composition

  technique

  strength
• DISPOSITION


  How/where the enemy is arrayed on the terrain. Consider the amount of time for defensive preparation or march formations for offensive operations
• COMPOSITION


  Analysis of the forces and weapons that the enemy can bring to bear and how he is organized for combat, to include the possible use of a reserve - also includes CS and CSS assets the enemy has to support him
• Technique


  Think of his Battlefield Operating Systems to ensure all supporting forces are considered
• STRENGTH


  Determine the physical numbers of the unit including personnel and equipment. Account for major equipment such as vehicles by number not percentage
• Own Troops Available


  Task organization - current & changes

  Available resources and assets-weapon systems

  Current location / disposition

  Personnel & Equipment shortages or weaknesses

  Logistical Status

  Morale, Experience, Leadership

  Think about same things for enemy
• Civil Considerations


  How the man-made infrastructure, civilian institutions, attitudes and activities of the civilian leaders, populations, and organizations within an area of operations influence the conduct of military operations,

  • Areas

  • Structures

  • Capabilities

  • Organizations

  • People

  • Events
• 4 Outputs of Mission Analysis


  Commander's Intent

  Tentative Decisive Point

  Restated Mission

  Risk Assessment
• STEP 4 INITIATE MOVEMENT


  Continue mission preparation

  *May include movement of recon elements, guides, quartering parties, etc
• STEP 5 CONDUCT RECONNAISSANCE


  Recon should confirm Priority Intelligence Requirements (PIR)

  *If possible, include subordinate leaders in the reconnaissance

  *If possible, try to see the view of the decisive point
• CONDUCT RECONNAISSANCE


  Recon operations seek to confirm or deny information that supports the tentative plan

  *Focus first on information gaps identified during mission analysis
• STEP 6 COMPLETE THE PLAN


  May or may not alter the tentative plan as a result of the recon

  *Leaders make final coordination with adjacent units and higher HQ before issuing the OPORD

  *Focus on specific tasks of all elements
• STEP 7 ISSUE OPORD


  Normally verbal and includes all 5 paragraphs of the OPORD

  *Ideally, present the OPORD with a view of the OBJ or other aspects of the terrain - if unable, use a sand table, detailed sketch, maps, or other products to present the OPORD
• STEP 8 SUPERVISE and REHEARSE


  SUPERVISE

  Re-supply, H20 and rations.

  Inspect uniform, equipment, we and ammunition

  Communication and maintenance