tlp-opords

THIS IS A TRAINING OPERATION ORDER. FOR INSTRUCTIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.

References: ATP 3-28, ATP 4-02.5, FM 4-01, FEMA POD Operations Guide

OPERATIONAL PLAN / ORDER #012 / CODE NAME: “HURRICANE DELTA POD OPS”

CADRE / OPFOR NOTES

Complexity: Moderate Recommended Phase: WALK (Blocks 2-3), RUN (Day/Night Iterations)

Mission Summary: A Company establishes and operates multiple Points of Distribution (PODs) in Bay County to distribute emergency supplies to affected civilians. 1st Platoon is tasked to operate POD Site ALPHA.

Training Focus: This is a COMPANY-LEVEL OPORD. Candidates receive this order as the 1st Platoon Leader and must conduct TLP to plan their platoon’s POD operations. Focus areas include site organization, traffic flow, supply management, personnel allocation, and contingency planning for civilian interactions.

Evaluation Timeline: Candidates will receive this OPORD and have 75 minutes to complete TLP Steps 1-8. Candidates will brief their platoon order to cadre. This is a planning exercise only.

Training Wrinkles (for candidate planning consideration):

Supplies running low before scheduled resupply.

Aggressive or desperate civilians.

Civilians without vehicles (walk-up requests).

Media presence requesting interviews.

Local officials requesting priority distribution.

Medical emergencies at the POD site.

Requests exceeding distribution limits.

Language barriers with non-English speakers.

Rumors causing crowd surges.

Vehicle breakdown blocking distribution lane.

Other agencies arriving to coordinate.

NOTE: This is a DSCA operation. Security awareness is important due to supplies and stressed population, but there is no enemy threat.

CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED // FOR TRAINING USE ONLY

ISSUING HEADQUARTERS: A Company, 4th Battalion, 211th Infantry Regiment

Time Zone Used Throughout the Plan/Order: EASTERN STANDARD TIME

Task Organization:

A Company, 4th BN-211th INF

Company Headquarters (Bay County Staging Area)
1st Platoon (POD Site ALPHA - Panama City High School)
2nd Platoon (POD Site BRAVO - Lynn Haven Community Center)
3rd Platoon (Resupply/QRF)

1st Platoon Task Organization:

Platoon Leader (Command Post)
Platoon Sergeant (Distribution Point Supervisor)
1st Squad (Distribution Team #1)
2nd Squad (Distribution Team #2)
3rd Squad (Traffic Control/Site Security)

Attached:

3x LMTV (initial supply load)
1x HMMWV (command/control)

1. SITUATION

a. Area of Interest

Bay County, Florida. Hurricane DELTA made landfall 72-96 hours ago. Emergency supplies have arrived at the Bay County Staging Area. PODs are being established throughout the affected area to provide relief supplies directly to civilians.

b. Area of Operations

1. Terrain. POD Site ALPHA is located at Panama City High School, featuring a large parking lot suitable for drive-through operations. The site has defined entry points from the main road and exit to secondary streets. Surrounding area is residential with significant hurricane damage.

Key Terrain: POD Site ALPHA (decisive terrain), entry control point on main road, parking lot distribution lanes, exit routes, covered areas for supply staging.

2. Weather. Post-hurricane conditions:

Skies: ____
Temperature: __°F (heat cat __)
Humidity: ___%
Winds: __ at __ mph
Chance of precipitation: __%
BMNT: __
Sunrise: __
Sunset: __
EENT: __

Heat casualties are a concern for both Soldiers and civilians.

c. Civil Considerations

Civilians in Bay County are stressed—many have been without adequate food, water, or ice for 3-4 days. Expect high demand and emotional civilians. Media may be present. Other relief organizations may be operating nearby.

1. Expected Demand: POD Site ALPHA is expected to serve 500-1000 households during operational hours.

2. Population Characteristics: Diverse population including elderly, families with children, disabled individuals, non-English speakers. Some may be aggressive or desperate.

3. Special Considerations:

Elderly/disabled may have mobility limitations
Some households may have special medical needs (insulin requiring ice)
Large families or group homes may request additional supplies
Walk-up civilians (no vehicle) will need accommodation

d. Friendly Forces

1. Higher Headquarters: 4th BN, 211th INF, supporting Florida National Guard Joint Task Force – Hurricane DELTA.

2. Battalion Mission. 4th Battalion conducts humanitarian assistance operations in Bay County to provide relief supplies to affected civilians.

3. Battalion Commander’s Intent. Distribute supplies fairly and efficiently to maximize the number of households served. Treat all civilians with dignity and respect. Maintain accountability of supplies. Report issues to enable timely resupply.

4. Adjacent Units:

B Company: Operating POD sites in eastern Bay County
C Company: Security operations
County Emergency Management: Coordinating overall relief effort

e. Attachments and Detachments

3x LMTV with initial supply load attached to 1st Platoon for POD Site ALPHA operations.

2. MISSION

A Company establishes and operates Points of Distribution at designated locations in Bay County NLT __ to distribute emergency relief supplies to affected civilians in support of Hurricane DELTA relief operations.

3. EXECUTION

a. Commander’s Intent

Purpose: Distribute emergency relief supplies to civilians affected by Hurricane DELTA, providing immediate assistance and demonstrating effective military support to civil authorities.

Key Tasks: (1) Establish POD sites at designated locations. (2) Distribute supplies fairly and efficiently using drive-through method. (3) Maintain supply accountability. (4) Treat all civilians with dignity and respect.

End State: POD sites operational, maximum number of households served, supply accountability maintained, company prepared for sustained operations.

b. Concept of Operations

A Company operates two POD sites in Bay County. 1st Platoon operates POD Site ALPHA at Panama City High School as the main effort. 2nd Platoon operates POD Site BRAVO at Lynn Haven Community Center. 3rd Platoon conducts resupply runs from the staging area and serves as QRF. Each POD uses the drive-through distribution method with traffic control at entry, multiple distribution lanes, and controlled exit. PODs operate during designated hours or until supplies are depleted. Resupply is coordinated through the Company TOC when supplies reach 25% remaining.

c. Scheme of Fires

Not applicable (DSCA operation).

d. Tasks to Subordinate Units

1st Platoon (POD Site ALPHA — Main Effort):

TASK: Establish and operate POD Site ALPHA at Panama City High School. Set up traffic flow with a single entry control point, minimum two distribution lanes, and a single exit to prevent return traffic. Distribute emergency supplies (water, ice, MREs, tarps) per household limits. Maintain supply accountability using tally sheets with hourly reports to Company TOC. Request resupply when at 25% remaining. Establish a walk-up area for civilians without vehicles. Transition or close POD on order.
PURPOSE: Serve the maximum number of affected households in the Panama City area while maintaining accountability and order.

Distribution Limits (per household):

Water: 1 case (24 bottles)
Ice: 2 bags (if available)
MREs: 1 case (12 meals)
Tarps: 1 (if available)

Site Layout Requirements:

Single entry point with traffic control
Holding/queue area
Minimum 2 distribution lanes
Single exit (prevent return traffic)
Command post
Supply staging area
Walk-up area (if established)

2nd Platoon (POD Site BRAVO):

TASK: Establish and operate POD Site BRAVO at Lynn Haven Community Center using same procedures and distribution limits as POD Site ALPHA.
PURPOSE: Extend distribution coverage to the Lynn Haven area so the company serves both major population centers.

3rd Platoon (Resupply / QRF):

TASK: Conduct resupply runs from Bay County Staging Area to POD sites as requested. Serve as Quick Reaction Force to support POD operations (crowd control, medical emergency, vehicle recovery).
PURPOSE: Keep distribution lanes supplied so neither POD runs out, and provide emergency response so POD personnel can stay focused on distribution.

f. Coordinating Instructions

1. Distribution Procedures:

Greet civilian at distribution point
Verify household (honor system—no ID required)
Issue supplies according to limits
Mark tally sheet
Direct to exit

2. Special Situations:

Large families (6+): May issue additional water and MREs (PL discretion)
Group homes/shelters: Coordinate with PSG for bulk distribution
Walk-up civilians: Serve in separate area; reduced allocation (what can be carried)
Returning vehicles: Note but do not confront; report pattern to PL
Special medical needs: PL discretion for additional ice (insulin, etc.)

3. Civilian Interaction:

Be professional, courteous, and patient
Explain distribution limits clearly and calmly
Do NOT argue—refer complaints to PL/PSG
If civilian becomes aggressive, do not escalate; call for assistance
Treat all civilians with dignity regardless of behavior

4. Media Interaction:

Be professional and continue duties
Refer all interview requests to PL
Do not speculate or provide unofficial information
PL coordinates media through Company TOC

5. Medical Emergencies:

Stop distribution in affected area
Provide first aid if trained
Call 911 if available; request support from Company TOC
Designate Soldier to meet emergency responders
Resume operations when safe

6. Supply Accountability:

Initial inventory upon receipt
Tally sheets at each distribution point
Hourly status reports to Company TOC
End of day inventory

7. Reporting Requirements:

POD Operational: When site setup complete
Hourly Status: Households served, supply levels, issues
Resupply Request: When supplies reach 25% remaining
Incident Report: Security, medical, or significant events
End of Day: Total distributed, remaining supplies, issues

8. Coordination with Other Agencies:

Other agencies (Red Cross, FEMA, churches) may arrive
Be professional and cooperative
Coordinate through PL
Do not combine distribution operations without Company approval

9. POD Operating Hours:

Setup complete: NLT __
Distribution begins: __
Distribution ends: __ (or when supplies depleted)
Site transition/closure: On order

10. This OPORD is effective upon receipt.

4. SUSTAINMENT

a. Logistics

Initial Supply Load: 3x LMTV (water, ice, MREs, tarps). Detailed manifest provided separately.
Resupply: Request through Company TOC when at 25% remaining.
Soldier Sustainment: MREs and water from separate supply (NOT distribution stock).
Fuel: Vehicles maintain half tank minimum.
Equipment: Traffic cones, signs, tables, tally sheets, markers.

b. Health System Support

First aid kit at command post.
CLS on site.
Shade and water for Soldiers (heat casualty prevention).
Civilian medical emergency: Stabilize, call 911, report to Company TOC.

5. COMMAND AND SIGNAL

a. Command

Company Commander at Bay County Staging Area.
1st Platoon Leader commands POD Site ALPHA.
Succession of Command (1st Platoon): PL, PSG, 1st SL, 2nd SL, 3rd SL.

b. Control

Company TOC: Bay County Staging Area
POD Site ALPHA CP: Central location within site

c. Signal

1. PACE Plan:

Primary: Company Command Net (FH NET ID 601)
Alternate: Cell phone
Contingency: FM 47000 single channel
Emergency: Runner to staging area

2. Call Signs:

Company Commander – Gator 6
1st PL (POD ALPHA) – Gator 1-6
1st PSG – Gator 1-7
Distribution Team #1 – Gator 1-1
Distribution Team #2 – Gator 1-2
Traffic Control – Gator 1-3

3. Internal POD Signals:

Hand signals for traffic control
Whistle: 1 blast = attention; 3 blasts = emergency/stop operations
Runner for non-urgent internal coordination

ANNEX A: POD SITE LAYOUT

                         MAIN ROAD
                             |
                    [ENTRY CONTROL POINT]
                             |
                             v
         +--[HOLDING AREA / VEHICLE QUEUE]--+
         |                                   |
         |   [DIST      [DIST               |
         |   LANE 1]    LANE 2]             |
         |      |          |                |
         |      v          v                |
         |  +------+   +------+             |
         |  |SUPPLY|   |SUPPLY|             |
         |  +------+   +------+             |
         |                                   |
         |        [COMMAND POST]            |
         |                                   |
         |     [SUPPLY STAGING AREA]        |
         |        [LMTV PARKING]            |
         |                                   |
         +-------[EXIT LANE]----------------+
                      |
                      v
               SECONDARY ROAD

   [WALK-UP AREA] - Separate from vehicle traffic

ANNEX B: TALLY SHEET FORMAT

Time	Water (cases)	Ice (bags)	MREs (cases)	Tarps	Notes

Hourly Summary:

Households served: __
Supplies issued: Water __ / Ice __ / MRE __ / Tarp __
Issues: __

ANNEX C: 1ST PLATOON PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS

The Platoon Leader should address the following during TLP:

1. Site Organization:

Entry point location and traffic control plan
Queue/holding area capacity and management
Distribution lane layout (number, positioning)
Exit route (prevent return traffic)
Command post location
Supply staging area
Walk-up area (if applicable)

2. Personnel Allocation:

Traffic control team composition and positions
Distribution teams composition and responsibilities
Command post staffing
Relief/rotation plan
Reserve for contingencies

3. Supply Management:

Initial inventory procedures
Tally sheet procedures and responsibilities
Resupply trigger point (when to request)
End of day accountability

4. Contingency Planning:

Crowd surge procedures
Aggressive civilian procedures
Medical emergency procedures
Supply depletion procedures (what to tell civilians)
Weather contingency (lightning, severe heat)
Vehicle blocking distribution lane

5. Communications:

Internal communication plan (within POD)
External reporting schedule
Media interaction procedures

6. Transition/Closure:

Criteria for closure (supplies depleted, ordered, end of hours)
Procedures for informing waiting civilians
Site cleanup/security
Final reporting