The Platoon Operations Order
by CPT Mat Reddell, ISBN: 1-884778-51-8, 32 pages,  $11.95 + $3.50 P&H.  This 8.5" X 11"  workbook is currently only available through Old Mountain Press. To order secure click HERE. Or send check or money order to Old Mountain Press, 2542 S. Edgewater Dr. Fayetteville, NC 28303
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This workbook contains: 

Easy to Follow Explanation of:

  • TroopLeading Procedures
  • Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield
  • How to Write an OPORD
Blank OPORD Format

Includes the Essential Tools: 

  • Graphic Control Measures
  • Consolidated Listing of Tactical Tasks
  • NTC and JRTC Opposing Force Compositions
Contains the following Army Manuals on CD:
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader
  • ST 100-7 OPFOR Battle Book
  • S320A-Reinforcing and Forward Deployed Operations Subcourse
  • FM 7-8 Infantry Rifle Platoon and Squad
  • FM 71-123 TTC Combined Arms Heavy Forces
  • FM 3-61-1 Public Affairs TTP
  • FM 34-130 Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield
  • FM 27-10 The Law of Land Warfare
  • FM 25-101 Battle Focused Training
  • FM 21-60 Visual Signals
  • FM 17-98 Scout Platoon
  • FM 17-97 Cavalry Troop
  • FM 17-95 Cavalry Operations
  • FM 17-15 Tank Platoon
  • FM 100-9 Reconstitution
  • FM 100-63 Infantry-Based Opposing Force Organization Guide
  • FM 100-5-1 Operational Terms and Symbols
  • FM 100-5 Operations
  • FM 100-20 Military Operations in Low Intensity Conflict
  • FM 1 The Army

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Contains:
Sun Tzu On the Art of War, Worldwide Effects of Nuclear War,  History of the Warfare of Science,  Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,  Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea,  Edison-His Life and Inventions,  The Star-Spangled Banner,  Mastery of the Air,  The War of the Worlds,  The German Surrender Documents - WWII,  The Japanese Surrender Documents - WWII,  The Federalist Papers

Graphics:
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The Platoon OPORD


Much has been written about the key elements of a good Platoon Operations Order. Articles in periodicals, field manuals and newsletters have pointed out things to include and formats to try. This workbook is designed to place all the necessary tools at the fingertips of the operator--the Platoon Leader. Essential elements included in this book are: A complete list of Tactical Tasks and Purpose Words, A Krasnovian Threat Model, and a Blank Operations Order Format. 
 
“The best, one-source OPORD book for platoon leaders. A must for your kit bag!”
   2LT Paul Karttiger
   Platoon Leader, USMA ‘97		 “A no nonsense book that can ensure we (NCOs) get our 2/3rd of the prep time.”
   SFC David Rennaker
   PGS, M1A2 Mstr Gunner
   Ft Know, KY
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