08 -- TLP and Convoy Planning (SFC2).ppt

Military Convoys: 08 -- TLP and Convoy Planning (SFC2).ppt

1. E x p e d i t i o n a r y E n g i n e e r i n g
USAF Civil Engineering
Troop Leading Procedures

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Overview
THE TROOP LEADING PROCEDURES ARE THE
DYNAMIC PROCESSES BY WHICH A LEADER
RECEIVES, PLANS AND EXECUTES A MISSION:
1. RECEIVE MISSION
2. ISSUE WARNING ORDER
3. MAKE A TENTATIVE PLAN
4. INITIATE MOVEMENT
5. CONDUCT RECON
6. COMPLETE THE PLAN
7. ISSUE OPORD
8. SUPERVISE, REFINE, REHEARSE
•The order of steps 1-3 do not change
•Steps 4-7 are interchangeable.
•Step 8 occurs throughout the process.

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Overview
EIGHT STEPS

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TLP -STEP 1
Conduct an initial *METT-TC analysis (* METT-TC to be explained)
Determine the time available from mission receipt to execution
Determine the useable time available to both you and your subordinates.
Identify Critical Times such as:
Start Point (SP)
Rehearsals
Reconnaissance
Initiate Movement
Anticipated Enemy Actions
Quick Map Reconnaissance
Backwards Planning
RECEIVE THE MISSION

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TLP –STEP 2
ISSUE THE WARNO
Provides advanced notice to your unit of upcoming operation
Provides as much information as possible to allow subordinates to begin parallel planning
and preparation
Does not sacrifice time to gain more information
Issued to subordinate and supporting units
Use five-paragraph format (ref: FM 101-5 and example in student handout)
Situation (General, Enemy, Friendly, Weather, Light Data)
Mission Statement (Who, What, When, Where, Why)
Execution (Commander’s Intent, Key Tasks, End State, Concept of Operations, Tasks to
Subordinate Units, and Coordinating Instructions)
Service and Support (aka. Logisitics and Administration)
Command and Control (aka. Command and Signal)

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TLP –STEP 3
MAKE A TENTATIVE PLAN
 Develop estimate of the situation
Detailed mission / situation analysis
Course of action development
Analysis of each course of action
Comparison of each course of action
Decision (tentative plan)
 The leader updates the estimate continuously and refines the plan
accordingly.

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TLP –STEP 3
MAKE A TENTATIVE PLAN –METT-TC
 Mission.As given by the commander. Analyzes commander's intent two
command levels higher. Determines essential tasks the unit must perform in
order to accomplish the mission.
 Enemy.Type, size, organization, tactics, and equipment of the enemy
expected to be encountered. Identifies greatest threat to the mission.
Identifies greatest vulnerability to enemy.
 Terrain.The leader considers the effect of terrain and weather on enemy and
friendly forces using OCOKA:
Observation and fields of fire
Cover and concealment
Obstacles
Key terrain
Avenues of approach

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TLP –STEP 3
MAKE A TENTATIVE PLAN –METT-TC
 Troops available.Consider strength of subordinate units, characteristics of
weapon systems, and capabilities of attached elements as tasks are
assigned to subordinate units.
 Time available.Refine allocation of time based on tentative plan and any
changes to the situation.
 Civilian Considerations.Consider displaced civilians that may be
encountered during operations. Leader must determine actions to take if
civilians are on the battlefield.

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TLP –STEP 4
INITIATE MOVEMENT
May occur at any point in the Troop Leading Process
Includes movement to positions closer to LD, initial inspections,
reconnaissance, battle drill rehearsals or SOP items
If the reconnaissance reveals a change in the situation, the plan must be
adjusted accordingly
The steps do not have to be accomplished in order

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TLP –STEP 5
RECONNITER
Reconnaissance is used to confirm terrain and/or enemy analysis and
tactical options
Situation and time available dictate the type and detail of reconnaissance
Map, terrain model, aerial photo, ground
Plan and conduct a leader’s reconnaissance for every mission
Consider risk inherent in moving forward of friendly lines, or into
unoccupied area

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TLP –STEP 6
COMPLETE THE PLAN
Develop OPORD
Tentative plan
Reconnaissance
Additional guidance
Review plan
Satisfy Commander’s mission and intent
Alter tentative plan if needed
Reconnaissance
Changes to current situation
Use 5-paragraph format used in WARNO
Content is key factor –KISS principle
OPORD provides all details –expands on WARNO
–necessary for to complete mission IAW CC intent

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FRAGO 5 Paragraph Example

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FRAGO 5 Paragraph Example
Cont.

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TLP –STEP 7
ISSUE OPERATIONS ORDER (OPORD)
Issue face to face if physically possible
Usually done as a briefing
Can be in written format for larger units (Squadron
and above sized units)
Issue while observing the combat area if possible
Supplements to OPORDs
 Terrain models
 Sand Table
 Map boards/Overlays
 Sketches
 Fire Support Matrix
All subordinates must understand the plan
Use briefbacks

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TLP –STEP 8
SUPERVISE PLANNING AND PREPARATIONS
Confirmation Briefs
Check
Inspect
Rehearse
Coordinate
Refine

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TLP –STEP 8
SUPERVISE PLANNING AND PREPARATIONS
Must be habitual during training in order to effectively employ units tactically
Clarifies Commander’s intent
Reinforces scheme of maneuver
Ensures understanding and instills confidence in participants
Provides feedback and exposes problems in the plan

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TLP –STEP 8
SUPERVISE PLANNING AND PREPARATIONS
Pre-Combat Inspections (PCIs)
Weapons and ammo: test fire
Uniforms and equipment
Mission Essential Equipment
Troops understanding of mission and their specific responsibilities
Communications: radios, frequencies, batteries
Rations and water
Camouflage; personnel and equipment

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Summary
1.RECEIVE MISSION
2.ISSUE WARNING ORDER
3.MAKE A TENTATIVE PLAN
4.INITIATE MOVEMENT
5.CONDUCT RECON
6.COMPLETE THE PLAN
7.ISSUE OPORD
8. SUPERVISE, REFINE, REHEARSE

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Questions?
“In preparing for battle I have always found that plans are
useless, but planning is indispensable.”
--Gen Dwight D. Eisenhower

20. E x p e d i t i o n a r y E n g i n e e r i n g
USAF Civil Engineering
Convoy Operations
What, Why, Whom, & When Trained

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What is a CONVOY and why is
it needed?
A group of vehicles organized for the purpose of
control and orderly movement with or without escort
protectionthat moves over the same route at the
same time and under one commander
The purpose of a convoy is a logistical movement of
assets from one point to another.
This is a preferred method of movement when
accountability, protection, and/or timeliness must be
maintained
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Convoys and the AF
In the current Afghanistan AOR, the AF does not own
any convoys with the exception of specialized units.
AF personnel may be part of Convoys that are under the
control of the ARMY or other service.
If AF personnel are to be used in Convoy they should
receive training from venues such as Power Projection
Platforms (PPP) or with in the AOR.
As leaders we must ensure we do not expose troops to
dangersthey are not trained for.
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Considerations for any Convoy
Route/Accessibility/Timing/Fuel/Hazards
Always consider road conditions and restrictions, fuel
consumption, time required to traverse
Convoy Speeds dictated by:
Vehicles, driver’s ability, weather, road conditions, law
Vehicle Recovery
Know how to recover and requirements for abandoning
Communications
Convoy CC, Vehicle CC, Driver, CC Centers, sectors of
response/support
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Considerations for Convoy
under Combat Conditions
Still have same consideration as you would in Non-
combat but with the addition of:
Enemy threat
IEDs, VIEDs, IDF, DF, local population, ROEs,
Defense
Weapon systems, Armor, Safe havens, Cleared routes
CAS, QRF, Sector support, INTEL
Call in support and/or report threats, breaking contact
Communications
Convoy CC, Vehicle CC, Driver, CC Centers, sectors of
response/support
YOU MUST BE TRAINED FOR COMBAT CONVOY
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Summary
What is a convoy and why is it done
AF does not own convoys in AOR
Personnel must be trained prior to convoying (PPP)
Considerations for convoying
Considerations for convoying under Combat
conditions
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