tlp-opords

OCS Operations Orders

All Operations Orders should be written in GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM) format. Changes to the Markdown (.md) files will generate new PDFs during the next deployment.

Templates and References
Available Orders
FLX Variation System

Templates and References

OPORD Blank Template - A fill-in-the-blank template with quick references designed to help build operations orders in an expedited manner.
TAC’s Tactical Quick Reference - A comprehensive reference guide for movement formations, movement techniques, danger area crossings, battle drills, and actions on the objective. Designed to help TACs evaluate OCS candidates during field training exercises.
Patrol Base Operations - A crawl phase training package covering patrol base operations, including cadre refresher material, inspection checklists, scenario injects, and implementation notes. Reference for establishing and operating patrol bases per ATP 3-21.8.
Troop Leading Procedures - Interactive instructional slides covering the 8-step TLP framework, mission analysis (METT-TC), terrain analysis (OAKOC), and COA development (AGADAP) per ATP 3-21.8 and FM 6-0.
TLP Training Package - Complete Crawl-Walk-Run training package for Troop Leading Procedures. Includes 4-hour CRAWL phase (conceptual), 15-hour WALK phase (guided practice), and 48-hour RUN phase (FTX evaluation). References CMP, ISAP, and OCSOP standards with FLER evaluation criteria.
LTA Grid Reference (kml) - Camp Blanding Local Training Area grid reference with objective locations, assembly areas, and key terrain for all OPORDs.

Available Orders

Each tactical OPORD is available in two versions. Use Detailed for early iterations and candidates who need scaffolding. Use Mission Command for later iterations where squad leaders must develop their own schemes of maneuver.

Mission Command: Tasks state outcomes and general areas — squad leaders develop their own positioning, routes, and fire plans.
Detailed: Tasks include specific grids, movement directions, team-level assignments, and sequencing — cadre walks candidates through a school solution.

CRAWL Phase Training

#	Mission	Description	Mission Command	Detailed
014	Deliberate Attack on Enemy CP	Deliberate attack to destroy a REAPER forward command post. CRAWL: TLP practical exercise with step-by-step walkthrough. WALK/RUN: evaluated lane with SSE. OP variant available for lighter iterations. See also TLP Slides.	html · pdf · kml	html · pdf

Evaluated Missions (Wooded Terrain)

#	Mission	Complexity	Description	Mission Command	Detailed
001	Ambush at Crossroads	Moderate	Hasty ambush on a REAPER convoy at a road junction. Assault, support-by-fire, and security elements.	html · pdf · kml	html · pdf
002	Movement to Contact	Moderate	Advance to locate and engage REAPER forces. Lead, overwatch, and reserve elements with progressive commitment.	html · pdf · kml	html · pdf
003	Raid on Bunker	Higher	Raid a fortified REAPER bunker position. Assault, SBF, and security with breach and withdrawal.	html · pdf · kml	html · pdf
005	Area/Zone Reconnaissance	Lower	Locate and assess REAPER positions without decisive engagement. Two recon elements plus ORP security/QRF.	html · pdf · kml	html · pdf
016	Seize the Crossroads	Moderate	Deliberate attack to seize a road junction. SBF, assault from covered approach, and security isolation.	html · pdf	html · pdf
009	Tactical Road March	Lower	Tactical movement from assembly area to release point. Point security, main body, and rear security.	html · pdf · kml	html · pdf

MOUT Training Scenarios

#	Mission	Complexity	Description	Mission Command	Detailed
004	Clear Dismount City	Highest	Clear, seize, and secure urban terrain (OBJ FLUNKER). Building-by-building clearing with assault, support, and security elements.	html · pdf · kml	html · pdf
007	Forward Passage of Lines	Highest	Pass through friendly defensive positions to continue offensive operations. Inter-unit coordination and fratricide prevention.	html · pdf · kml	html · pdf

Static Operations

#	Mission	Complexity	Description	Mission Command	Detailed
008	Patrol Base Operations	Moderate	Establish and occupy a patrol base for sustained operations. Sector defense, LP/OPs, priorities of work, and QRF.	html · pdf · kml	html · pdf
015	Patrol Base Operations (Company)	Higher	Company-level patrol base with screening element and reserve. CO issues tasks to three platoons: defense, screen, and QRF.	html · pdf · kml	—

DSCA Operations (Hurricane Response)

These OPORDs support TLP planning exercises focused on Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) operations. Set during a fictional Hurricane DELTA response in Florida, they introduce candidates to real-world National Guard domestic operations including convoy movements, reconnaissance, and humanitarian assistance. These are planning exercises only — candidates develop orders but do not execute.

#	Mission	Description	Formats
010	Hurricane Relief Convoy	DSCA convoy operations through damaged infrastructure to deliver relief supplies.	html · pdf · kml
011	Mounted Area Reconnaissance	DSCA mounted reconnaissance to assess infrastructure damage and route conditions.	html · pdf · kml
012	Point of Distribution Operations	DSCA humanitarian distribution operations with civilian interface management.	html · pdf · kml

FLX Variation System

To keep iterations fresh during multiple FLX runs, use the inject card system:

Inject Cards User Guide - How to use the inject card system
Situation Update Cards - Intelligence and situation updates (10 cards)
Enemy Behavior Cards - REAPER action variations (10 cards)
Friendly Force Status Cards - Friendly unit condition changes (10 cards)
Weather/Terrain Cards - Environmental condition variations (10 cards)
Civilian Scenario Cards - ROE and decision-making challenges (10 cards)
Timeline Pressure Cards - Time constraint variations (10 cards)

Quick Start: Select 1-3 inject cards from different categories per iteration to create unique scenarios without needing new OPORDs.

This is a repository of simple, platoon level operations orders for use at OCS for STX evaluation lanes and TLP training exercises.