ATTP 5-0.1 Commander and Staff Officer Guide - Army Electronic ...
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Mission<br />
Statement:<br />
COA Statement:<br />
Troop Leading Procedures<br />
C Co/2-67 IN (L) defends NLT 281700(Z) AUG 2005 to destroy enemy forces<br />
from GL 375652 to GL 389650 to GL 394660 to GL 373665 to prevent the<br />
envelopment of A Co, the battalion main effort.<br />
The company defends with two platoons (PLTs) forward <strong>and</strong> one PLT in depth from<br />
PLT battle positions. The northern PLT (2 squads) destroys enemy forces to<br />
prevent enemy bypass of the main effort PLT on Hill 657. The southern PLT (3<br />
squads, 2 Javelins) destroys enemy forces to prevent an organized company attack<br />
against the Co main effort on Hill 657. The main effort PLT (3 squads, 2 TOWS)<br />
retains Hill 657 (vic GL378659) to prevent the envelopment of Co A (BN main<br />
effort) from the south. The anti-armor section (1 squad, 4 Javelins) establishes<br />
ambush positions at the road junction (vic GL 377653) to destroy enemy recon to<br />
deny observation of friendly defensive position <strong>and</strong> to prevent a concentration of<br />
combat power against the main effort PLT. The company mortars establish a<br />
mortar firing point vic GL 377664 to suppress enemy forces to protect the main<br />
effort platoon.<br />
Course of Action Comparison <strong>and</strong> Selection<br />
Figure 5-4. Sample mission <strong>and</strong> COA statements<br />
5-48. Leaders compare COAs by weighing the advantages, disadvantages, strengths, <strong>and</strong> weaknesses of<br />
each, as noted during the war game. They decide which COA to execute based on this comparison <strong>and</strong> on<br />
their professional judgment. They take into account—<br />
� Mission accomplishment.<br />
� Time available to execute the operation.<br />
� Risks.<br />
� Results from unit reconnaissance.<br />
� Subordinate unit tasks <strong>and</strong> purposes.<br />
� Casualties incurred.<br />
� Posturing of the force for future operations.<br />
STEP 4 – INITIATE MOVEMENT<br />
5-49. Leaders conduct any movement directed by higher headquarters or deemed necessary to continue<br />
mission preparation or position the unit for execution. They do this as soon as they have enough<br />
information to do so or the unit is required to move to position itself for a task. This is also essential when<br />
time is short. Movements may be to an assembly area, a battle position, a new AO, or an attack position.<br />
They may include movement of reconnaissance elements, guides, or quartering parties.<br />
STEP 5 – CONDUCT RECONNAISSANCE<br />
5-50. Whenever time <strong>and</strong> circumstances allow, or as directed by higher headquarters, leaders personally<br />
observe the AO for the mission prior to execution. No amount of intelligence preparation of the battlefield<br />
can substitute for firsth<strong>and</strong> assessment of METT-TC from within the AO. Unfortunately, many factors can<br />
keep leaders from performing a personal reconnaissance. The minimum action necessary is a thorough map<br />
reconnaissance supplemented by imagery <strong>and</strong> intelligence products. As directed, subordinates or other<br />
elements (such as scouts) may conduct reconnaissance while the leader completes other TLP steps.<br />
5-51. Leaders use results of the war game to identify information requirements. Reconnaissance operations<br />
seek to confirm or deny information that supports the tentative plan. They focus first on information gaps<br />
identified during mission analysis. Leaders ensure their leader’s reconnaissance complements the higher<br />
headquarters’ reconnaissance <strong>and</strong> surveillance plan. The unit may conduct additional reconnaissance<br />
operations as the situation allows. This step may also precede making a tentative plan if comm<strong>and</strong>ers lack<br />
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