FM 3-34.22 - Army Electronic Publications & Forms - U.S. Army

Appendix G
� Provide subordinate leaders with the linkage between the engineer mission, scheme of
engineer operations, and tasks to subordinate engineer units.
� Do not describe the scheme of engineer operations or subunit tasks.
b. Scheme of engineer operations.
� Write a clear, concise narrative of the engineer plan from the beginning to the end. Use the
same phases of the supported maneuver unit’s concept of operation (if the operation is
phased) to organize the narrative.
� Focus on the essential tasks for M/CM/S.
� Do not entail a summary of all engineer tasks.
� Clearly identify the priority of effort and priority of support for each phase of the supported unit
concept of operation.
(1) Obstacles.
� Supplement the narrative above, focusing specifically on the intent of the countermobility
effort.
� Identify obstacle belts and groups used to support maneuver unit operations throughout
the depth of the AO.
� Assign belt and group responsibilities, priorities, and restrictions to subordinate engineer
units.
� Reference an obstacle matrix if used.
� Identify and assign responsibilities for directed and reserve obstacles.
(2) Situational obstacles.
� Describe the concept for the employment of situational obstacles, focusing on how they
will be used to complement or augment conventional, tactical obstacle efforts.
� Provide details on NAIs, TAIs, decision points, and execution criteria or reference an
obstacle matrix if used.
� Clearly state the headquarters maintaining the authority to use SCATMINEs and any
restrictions on duration (by belt).
c. Tasks to subordinate units.
� State the missions or tasks assigned to each unit that reports directly to the headquarters
issuing the order. Tactical tasks include a purpose that links it to the supported unit concept of
operation.
� Use a separate subparagraph for each unit. Tasks are generally listed in the order they are
executed during the operation.
� Clearly distinguish “be prepared” and “on order” tasks from normal tasks.
d. Coordinating instructions. Include tasks and instructions that are common to two or more
subordinate units and not covered in unit SOPs, including—
� Time or condition when a plan or an order becomes effective.
� CCIR.
� Risk reduction control measures. These are measures unique to this operation. They are not
included in unit SOPs and may include mission-oriented protective posture, vehicle recognition
signals, and fratricide prevention measures.
� Rules of engagement (refer to an annex if required).
� Environmental considerations.
� Additional coordinating instructions, such as—
� Pertinent coordinating instructions listed in the supported unit order.
� Reporting requirements common to two or more units if not covered in the “signal”
paragraph.
� Authorization for direct coordination between subordinate or adjacent engineer-specific
tasks.
Figure G-3. Engineer unit OPORD (continued)
G-8 FM 3-34.22 11 February 2009