1 The Five Paragraph Operations Order

2 ObjectivesObjectives Introduce the Operations Order to the class Use the Operations Order format to plan several key Army JROTC activities

3 What is an OPORD? Planning document Clear objectives Standardized format Who, What, Why, Where, How Ensures consistency

4 Five Paragraphs Situation (Who, When, Where, What)Situation (Who, When, Where, What) Mission (What)Mission (What) Execution (How, Why)Execution (How, Why) Service Support (Who)Service Support (Who) Command & Signal (How)Command & Signal (How)

5 SituationSituation Brief description the current status of the organization – Where we are – Who is there Example: “The Colonial Forge High School Eagle Battalion is beginning preliminary planning for the annual Military Ball.”

6 Mission What is to be accomplished Lists the “Commander’s Intent” –What everyone is to do –Defines specific supporting roles –Provides staff guidance Example: (Mil Ball Planning) The Eagle Battalion will conduct the annual Military Ball in the April/May 2009 timeframe. The Commanders intent is that each staff section be responsible for planning and execution of their respective duties and responsibilities while concurrently coordinating with their staff counterparts to ensure that the event is successfully executed.”

7 ExecutionExecution How the mission will be accomplished –How will we get there –What we will do when we get there –Staff responsibilities –Required coordination between staff Example: (Mil Ball) “The Mil Ball will begin at 1730 hours with light refreshments, followed by opening of the Receiving Line, and the Welcome. The XO will serve as host and key planner with the primary staff assuming traditional functional responsibilities for their respective areas, in coordination with staff counterparts.”

8 Service Support Logistical support needed to accomplish the mission –Food –Transportation –Audio/Visual –Labor Example: (Mil Ball) “Cadets will be responsible for transporting themselves to the Military Ball. f ood service support will be provided by a contracted caterer and audio visual support will be provided by Colonial Forge High School. The Battalion S4 will be responsible for planning and coordinating all logistical support needed in support of the Military Ball.”

9 Command & Signal How you will communicate –Telephone –Cell Phone –Text Messaging –Internet

10 Conclusion OPORD –Key planning document –Recognized standard –5 Paragraphs –Commanders Intent Assigns responsibilities Identifies who, what, when, where, why, and how Used to plan key Army JROTC activities –Mil Ball, Awards Ceremony, Drill Lab, PT, etc.

11 Group Assignment Establish five working groups to: – Write Mil Ball OPORD Situation Mission Execution Service Support Command & Signal –Prepare & present a Mil Ball briefing –Scenario Based – Role Play XO, S1, S3, S4, S5

12 Military Ball Brief Scenario Based Scenario #1 - Colonial Forge HS Cafeteria Scenario #2 – The Clubs at Quantico Scenario#3 - The Marine Corps Museum Scenario #4 - Expo Center Scenario #5 – Fort Belvoir Officer’s Club

13 Commander’s Intent The Eagle Battalion will conduct the annual Military Ball in the April/May 2009 timeframe. The Commanders intent is that each staff section be responsible for planning and execution of their functional duties and responsibilities within their respective areas of responsibility. Concurrent coordination with staff counterparts will be on-going and is essential to ensure that the Military Ball is a collective success as the premiere formal event for School Year 2009/2010”