OCS-Tactics Exam || All Correct.
Step 1: Receive the mission — this could be by either a completed operations order (OPORD) or
warning order (WARNO), and later fragmentary order (FRAGO). Oftentimes, the MDMP is still
developing courses of action (COAs) when the WARNOs are issued.
Step 2: WARNO — do not delay issuance, this will allow your subordinates as much time as
possible to begin their preparations. Include as much information as possible, but do not wait for
all information. Send a WARNO as soon as the initial assessment and time availability is
determined, and follow up with other WARNOs as needed.
Step 3: Make a tentative plan — this is based on the operational variables such as mission,
enemy, terrain, troops, time, and civilian considerations (METT-TC).
Step 4: Initiate movement — any movement necessary for the mission preparation or execution.
Step 5: Conduct reconnaissance — though critical, personal recons of an area of responsibility
( correct answers What are the 8 TLPs?
Make a Tentative Plan correct answers Which TLP takes the longest?
A - Analyze Relative Combat Power - What is available?
G - Generate Options - what are you going to do?
A - Array Forces - What do you need where?
D - Develop Course of Action - Create a tentative plan
A - Assign Responsibilities - who's doing what?
P - Prepare Course of Action Statement/Sketch - correct answers Course of Action (COA)
Development- Utilize AGADAP
The purpose of COA DEV is to determine one or multiple ways to accomplish the mission.
correct answers What is the purpose of COA?
A COA describes how the unit will generate overwhelming combat power against the enemy at
the decisive point while mitigating risks/casualties. correct answers What does COA describe?
Each considers area of operations and METT-TC
Belt - Divides area into sequential areas separated by phase lines. Takes the longest of the
methods
Avenue in Depth - focuses on one main avenue of approach, best suited for offense
Box - Analysis of critical events as a whole. Takes the shortest amount of time correct answers
What are the 3 techniques/types to use when determining COA?
Includes the operations purpose, key tasks, and conditions that define the end state correct
answers What is the Commanders Intent?
Platoon leaders and Squad Leaders do not have intent, they instead give key tasks correct
answers Do platoon leaders and squad leaders have "Intent"?
Unrestrictive
Restrictive
Step 1: Receive the mission — this could be by either a completed operations order (OPORD) or
warning order (WARNO), and later fragmentary order (FRAGO). Oftentimes, the MDMP is still
developing courses of action (COAs) when the WARNOs are issued.
Step 2: WARNO — do not delay issuance, this will allow your subordinates as much time as
possible to begin their preparations. Include as much information as possible, but do not wait for
all information. Send a WARNO as soon as the initial assessment and time availability is
determined, and follow up with other WARNOs as needed.
Step 3: Make a tentative plan — this is based on the operational variables such as mission,
enemy, terrain, troops, time, and civilian considerations (METT-TC).
Step 4: Initiate movement — any movement necessary for the mission preparation or execution.
Step 5: Conduct reconnaissance — though critical, personal recons of an area of responsibility
( correct answers What are the 8 TLPs?
Make a Tentative Plan correct answers Which TLP takes the longest?
A - Analyze Relative Combat Power - What is available?
G - Generate Options - what are you going to do?
A - Array Forces - What do you need where?
D - Develop Course of Action - Create a tentative plan
A - Assign Responsibilities - who's doing what?
P - Prepare Course of Action Statement/Sketch - correct answers Course of Action (COA)
Development- Utilize AGADAP
The purpose of COA DEV is to determine one or multiple ways to accomplish the mission.
correct answers What is the purpose of COA?
A COA describes how the unit will generate overwhelming combat power against the enemy at
the decisive point while mitigating risks/casualties. correct answers What does COA describe?
Each considers area of operations and METT-TC
Belt - Divides area into sequential areas separated by phase lines. Takes the longest of the
methods
Avenue in Depth - focuses on one main avenue of approach, best suited for offense
Box - Analysis of critical events as a whole. Takes the shortest amount of time correct answers
What are the 3 techniques/types to use when determining COA?
Includes the operations purpose, key tasks, and conditions that define the end state correct
answers What is the Commanders Intent?
Platoon leaders and Squad Leaders do not have intent, they instead give key tasks correct
answers Do platoon leaders and squad leaders have "Intent"?
Unrestrictive
Restrictive
