EXAMPLE: OPORD

1. (U) Situation.

a. (U) Area of Operations.

(1) (U) Terrain.

(a) (U) Avenues of Approach.

(b) (U) Observations & Fields of Fire.
(c) (U) Key Terrain.
(d) (U) Obstacles.
(e) (U) Cover / Concealment.

(2) (U) Weather.

b. (U) Enemy Forces

(1) (U) Most Likely Course of Action (MLCOA).

(2) (U) Most Dangerous Course of Action (MDCOA).

c. (U) Friendly Forces

(1) (U) Higher HQ Mission and Intent - One Level Up.

(2) (U) Mission of Adjacent Units.

d. (U) Attachments and Detachments.

2. (U) Mission.

3. (U) Execution.

a. (U) Commander’s Intent.

(1) (U) Purpose.

(2) (U) Key Tasks.
(3) (U) End State.

b. (U) Concept of Operations.

c. (U) Scheme of Movement and Maneuver.

d. (U) Task to Subordinate Units.

e. (U) Coordinating Instructions.

(1) (U) Timeline.

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4. (U) Sustainment.

a. (U) Logistics.

(1) Field Maintenance.

(2) (U) Classes of Supply.

(a) (U) CL I.

(b) (U) CL V.

(c) (U) CL VIII.

(3) (U) Resupply and Distribution Plan.

b. (U) Personnel

c. (U) Health Service Support.

5. (U) Command & Signal.

a. (U) Command.

(1) (U) Location of Commander and Key Leaders.

(2) (U) Succession of Command.

b. (U) Control.

(1) (U) Reports.

c. (U) Signal.

(1) (U) Call Signs.

(2) (U) Frequencies.
(3) (U) PACE Plan.
(4) (U) Number Combination.
(5) (U) Challenge and Password.
(6) (U) Running Password.