ROTC 2 Prelims

logical sequence of actions and thought processes followed by a commander in developing and executing a tactical plan

• Mission Planning

• Troop Leading Procedure

• Battle Strategy

• Tactical Maneuver

In the planning process, a battalion should use no more than what fraction of the available time for planning and issuing its OPORD?

• 1/4

• 1/2

• 1/3

• 2/3

The battalion may receive a mission in the form of a warning order, operation order, or fragmentary order.

• 1 Receipt of Mission

• 2 Issuance of Warning Order

• 3 Make a tentative plan

• 4 Initiation of Movement

Prompt issuance is vital to effective use of available time.

• 1. 1 Receipt of Mission

• 2 Issuance of Warning Order

• 3 Make a tentative plan

• 4 Initiation of Movement

Movement can occur at any time in the troop leading to ensure the most efficient use of time.

• 1. 1 Receipt of Mission

• 2 Issuance of Warning Order

• 3 Make a tentative plan

• 4 Initiation of Movement

What term refers to any natural or man-made obstruction that hinders, delays, restricts, or diverts the movement of forces?

• Barriers

• Obstacles

• Fortifications

• Defensive Lines

This is a summary of forces than can aid and in accomplishing the mission.

• Composition

• Disposition

• Strength

• Significant Activities

• Peculiarities and weaknesses

This is determined for the present and the future by the S3 with the aid of the commander, subordinate leaders and other staff officers.

• Composition

• Disposition

• Strength

• Significant Activities

• Peculiarities and weaknesses

This listing develops friendly capabilities and vulnerabilities to aid the commander are selecting COAs.

• Composition

• Disposition

• Strength

• Significant Activities

• Peculiarities and weaknesses

This refers to the selected items of information, such as successful tactical techniques or unit morale, considered during planning.

• Composition

• Disposition

• Strength

• Significant Activities

• Peculiarities and weaknesses