Operations Order - Format

Format

OPORD -(place the classification and short title of the OPORD at the top of the second and any sub sequential pages.)

1. SITUATION

a. Enemy forces.
b. Friendly forces.
c. Attachments and detachments.

2. MISSION
3. EXECUTION

Intent:
a. Concept of operations.
(1) Maneuver
(2) Fires
(3) Reconnaissance and Surveillance
(4) Intelligence
(5) Engineer
(6) Air Defense
(7) Information Operations
b. Tasks to maneuver units.
c. Tasks to combat support units.
(1) Intelligence
(2) Engineer
(3) Fire Support
(4) Air Defense
(5) Signal
(6) NBC (Nuclear, Biological, Chemical)
(7) Provost Marshal
(8) PSYOP
(9) Civil military
(10) As required
d. Coordinating instructions.
(1) Time or condition when a plan or order becomes effective
(2) CCIR (Commander's Critical Information Requirements)
(3) Risk reduction control measures
(4) Rules of engagement
(5) Environmental considerations
(6) Force protection
(7) As required

4. SUSTAINMENT (formerly Service Support)

a. Support concept.
b. Materiel and services.
c. Medical evacuation and hospitalization.
d. Personnel.
e. Civil military.
f. As required.

5. COMMAND AND CONTROL (formerly Command and Signal)

a. Command.
b. Control.

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