Operational Orders

What should be avoided during the presentation of Operational Orders?

• Using maps and models

• Speaking confidently

• Questions and answers

• Unnecessary movement

What should be prepared prior to the presentation of Operational Orders?

• Maps, models, sketches, and rehearsals

• Written copies of the orders for all attendees

• Only maps and sketches

• Only models and rehearsals

What is the recommended speaking style during the presentation of Operational Orders?

• Clearly, slowly and confidently

• Loudly and authoritatively

• Quickly and technically

• Formally and military terminology

What is the final step in the sequence of presenting Operational Orders?

• Debrief

• Questions and Answers

• Synchronisation of Time

• Map Orientation

What is the difference between orders and plans according to the text?

• Orders require rehearsal while plans do not

• Orders are delivered to subordinates while plans are presented to superiors

• Orders are for tactical operations while plans are for strategic operations

• Orders are written while plans are verbal

Under which section of the Operational Order would you find Intent and Scheme of Manoeuvre (SOM)?

• Situation

• Service Support

• Execution

• Mission

What is the primary purpose of Operational Orders?

• To conduct rehearsals before missions

• To direct or coordinate the actions of forces in operations

• To synchronise time between units

• To present plans to superiors

What should a commander do whenever possible when issuing orders?

• Issue orders through a subordinate

• Issue orders in person

• Issue orders in writing

• Issues orders via radio communication

In the mission statement if an Operational Order, what five elements should be addressed?

• Who, What, Where, When, Why

• Where, When, What, How, Which

• How, What, When, Where, Why

• What, Why, When, How, Who

What are the five main contents of Operational Orders?

• Strategy, Tactics, Logistics, Administration, Communication

• Intelligence, Operations, Logistics, Personnel, Communication

• Situation, Mission, Execution, Service Support, Command and Signal

• Planning, Organisation, Leadership, Direction, Signal