BATTLE PROCEDURE

MOD 2-1.LDE

MTAP

MARCH 2009

BATTLE PROCEDURE

STEPACTION

Step 1

The commander (comd) receives a warning order (Wng O)

Step 2

Upon receipt of a Wng O, the comd conducts a quick map study and time estimate

Step 3

The comd receives orders from the higher comd:

- seeks clarification as req

- coord with staff

Step 4

The comd conducts a msn analysis:

- ident the higher (two up) comds intent and immediate superiors concept of ops

- ident assigned and implied tasks

- ident limitations which may relate to:

- time

- space

- resources

- the way the msn will be executed

- if applicable, political restrictions

- if applicable, the open fire policy and/or rules of engagement (ROE)

- continuously determines if the sit has changed sufficiently to warrant a review of the estimate

- ident essential tasks and produces a restated msn

Step 5

The comd issues the initial Wng O immediately or as soon as possible, stating as a min:

- the probable task

- the loc and time of orders

- the degree of warning or earliest time of mov of the main body (e.g., no move before [NMB] . . . )

- any restrictions on recce

- any special admin instructions affecting the

resting or feeding of troops, regrouping, issue of ammo, need for special eqpt, moves to assy areas, etc.

- acknowledgement

Step 6

The comd makes a detailed time estimate, leaving two thirds of the available time for subordinates to conduct their own battle procedure

Step 7

The comd conducts a map study and prep an outline plan

STEPACTION

Step 8

The comd prep a recce plan:

- ident questions to be answered at each loc and en rte

- views the ground from the ens perspective, secur permitting

- considers:

- the threat

- time available

- number of locs to be visited

- rtes available

- necessity for a protection party

Step 9

The recce party conducts the recce IAW the plan, but adjustments may be made as nec

Step 10The comd completes the remainder of the estimate

Step 11

The comd issues a supplementary Wng O, confirming info in the initial Wng O and adding new info as nec

Step 12

The comd completes the plan and prep and issues orders:

- issues orders at the time stated in the Wng O

- ensures orders are given at a loc that reduces travel time and, if possible, allows obsn of the zone/sector and promotes op secur

- enhances presentation of orders through the use of visual aids (e.g., terrain models and diagrams), time permitting

- ensures key personnel (pers) attend orders group (O Gp) and are seated logically

- introduces newly attached comds

- uses the proper format for orders

- christens the ground

- if the orders are complex, holds a short talk through of the task execution at the start of the orders EXECUTION paragraph (Concept Of Operations)

- ident the higher comds intent

- clearly states msn and tasks of subordinates IAW msn analysis

- ensures there is no repetition of instructions unless it is vital to clarify a task

- confirms subordinate comds understand their instructions

- issues all supporting documentation nec to coord the task

- ensures subordinate comds perform lateral coord before leaving

Step 13

The comd coord the activities and requirements of subordinates, including rehearsals if time and sit permit

Step 14The comd supervises the depl, taking appropriate and timely action to rectify any problems

Step 15Msn is executed IAW orders

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Version: 24/03/2009