Leaders at all levels must practice preparing and presenting OPORDs. The Army's operation order (OPORD) format standardizes the content and organization of information essential to clarity and execution of the order. To carry out the plan, the platoon leader must be able to convey his thoughts in a concise and informative manner. Road movement plan and OPORD to be issued at 051300Z August at grid YQ985105.

See the Sample WARNO illustration.ġst platoon moves night of 5-6 Aug to assembly area Pinto (VIC YR1016) prepare to advance early 7 Aug to provide AD for river crossing over Warta River. Acknowledgement that the WARNO has been received and understood.Special instructions including any details of early coordination, rehearsals, critical event time lines, special equipment requirements, attachments, et cetera.A brief description of the enemy and friendly situation.'Warning order' stated so that addressees will recognize that orders follow.The essential information required in a WARNO is as follows: Warning orders are normally oral orders but may be brief written messages. As more information becomes available, additional warning orders should be issued. The amount of detail included in a warning order is dependent upon the time available, the means of communications available, and the information necessary for subordinate leaders. The purpose is to initiate the troop-leading procedures of subordinate units. WARNING ORDERĪ warning order (WARNO) gives subordinate units advance notice of a contemplated action or order to follow. To do this, the platoon leader must have a thorough understanding of the different types of orders and annexes he will receive and issue. To execute a plan, the platoon leader must be able to organize his thoughts and convey them in a concise and informative manner to his subordinates. APPENDIX A AIR DEFENSE ORDERS AND ANNEXES

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