Example SQD OPORD for TAC LDR TNG Day 1 ---“what the TE will brief to
demonstrate an acceptable OPORD”
Introduction—I am (insert name) and this is your OPORD for a SQD ambush on
a SAPA resupply team
Task Organization:
A TM (claymore) B TM (AT4)
1) Terrain and Weather: Insert one or two pertinent issues about the terrain that
will effect your COA or the enemy’s COA – example—to our west is an
improved road that will provide a handrail for our movement (avenues of
approach)
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2) Situation:
a. Enemy: SAPA is conducting resupply in 2-3 man teams armed with
small arms. MPCOA: enemy will attempt to break contact.
MDCOA: SAPA is reinforced with a mounted vehicle
b. Friendly:
i. 1st platoon mission is to 1st platoon destroys SAPA resupply
team NLT _________________ (S+80) vic ASR SEATTLE in
order to prevent SAPA resupply.
ii.1st platoon concept: 2d SQD will secure the patrol base and
we will execute the ambush. 3d SQD is detached.
c. Civilians in the AO are generally supportive of coalition forces
3) Mission: 1st SQD destroys SAPA resupply team vic ASR SEATTLE NLT
____________(S+80) in order to prevent SAPA resupply (read twice)
4) Execution
a. Concept of the Operation: We will accomplish this operation by
conducting an ambush with two fire teams. A will be on the left side
of the assault line and B will be on the right side. Each fire team
will perform the security/support/assault mission in its assigned
sector. A TM is the main effort and has the claymore. The purpose
of fires is to prevent SAPA reinforcement of the kill zone. (this is a
quick general overview of the operation before you go into the
details in the maneuver paragraph)
b. Manuever:
i. A TM: Destroy SAPA resupply team NLT ________ vic ASR
SEATTLE in order to prevent SAPA resupply.
ii.B TM: Destroy SAPA resupply team NLT _______ vic ASR
SEATTLE in order to all A Team prevent SAPA resupply
along ASR SEATTLE
iii. Scheme of Manuever: We will SP at ____ (S+45)
and move in a SQD column/fire team wedge along RTE
BLUE. A TM will be first in the order of movement. We will
establish the ORP (tentative) by force approx 150m from the
PB. I will conduct a LDRs recon and take left security from A
and right security from B. I will also take the A TL, the
recorder and 1 other person from A TM w the claymore.
Once I pinpoint the OBJ we will est left (A TM) and right
security (B TM) and give general guidance to the A TL to
emplace the claymore (S&O position). Me and the recorder
will move back to the ORP and pick up the remainder of the
SQD. When we return to the S&O position, B TL will take
their team to the left and A TL will guide in their remaining
members to the right. I will check the claymore, ensure the
AT4 can orient on the ASR and then prepare to initiate the
ambush. Once we ID the resupply team we will initiate with
the claymore. We will engage targets in our sector until they
are no longer a threat. I will then call cease fire, use hand
and arm single and blow one long whistle blast. I will then
direct A TM to assault through and if no mounted threat then
B TM. Once we clear the LOA and ensure there is no CATK
(consolidate) I will call for special teams. Once all EPWs are
searched or prepared for exfil we will move off the OBJ to
the next PB.
c. Fires: We have one TGT at AB0001. We planned this along the
likely route for reinforcement and B TM can observe. I will call for
this TGT if needed through the PL
d. Task to Subordinate Units:
i. A TM:
1. Primary EPW Search
2. 2d in OOM
3. Provide recorder
ii.B TM:
1. Primary Aid and Litter
2. Primary Compass and Pace
3. C2 ORP when I depart for LDRs recon
4. 1st in OOM
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e. Coordinating Instructions:
i. PIR: any evidence of SAPA mounted movement
ii.Timeline:
1. TM Rehearsals for next 10 min focused on establish
assault line and putting claymore/AT 4 into operation
2. SQD rehearsals focused on ORP to assault line, then
action on the OBJ
3. SP _____ (S+45)
4. Ambush set ______ (S+80)
iii. Movement:
1. Formation-SQD column, fire team wedge, quickly
transition to SQD file based on terrain
2. Technique—travelling overwatch—B TM kicked out 25
m
3. OOM-B TM, SL, A TM
4. Actions on contact—SAPA—we will assume SAPA
are a resupply team and maintain contact. Civilians—
attempt to bypass and keep moving. If they approach
I will ask if they have seen SAPA. We don’t expect to
see media.
5) SUSTAINMENT: Top off water and ensure all Soldiers have 40 rds of 5.56. I
have 9 Line in my cargo pocket. Expect primary extraction to be by ground.
6) COMMAND AND CONTROL: I will move behind B TM and be between both
fire teams on the OBJ. Chain of Command is SL, A, B. PACE Plan—hand
arm signal, verbal, runner, Passwords, Call Signs
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TIME IS NOW_______________what are your questions?
