4. Service Support
Material and services:
Changes in supply classes; Resupply plan; Water resupply; Aerial resupply; Truck plan; Maintenance issues specific to plan
Medical evacuation plan specific to mission:
Casualty collection point (CCP) location and markings; Location of medics; Aid and litter team/duties (if not SOP); Movement plan for wounded; CASEVAC coordination; Special equipment
5. Command and Signal
Command:
Location/markings of company CP; Location of platoon leader (PL); Location of all key leaders; Succession of command
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Location of radio operator (RTO)
Location of radios:
During movement; During actions on the objective
Signal operation instructions (SOI) in effect
Who
Frequency
Call Sign
Bn Command
__________
__________
Fire Support
__________
__________
MEDEVAC
__________
__________
Company
__________
__________
Platoon
__________
__________
Platoon Sergeant
__________
__________
1st Squad Leader
__________
__________
2nd Squad Leader
__________
__________
3rd Squad Leader
__________
__________
Weapons Squad
__________
__________
Pyrotechnic signals in use
Identification of friendly forces (IFF)
Running password/number combination
COORDINATION CHECKLISTS
The following checklists are for the platoon leader and squad leaders when planning a combat mission. The company commander or platoon leader should provide this information or the location where it can be found. Checklists are used to keep leaders from overlooking anything that could be vital to the success of the mission.
INTELLIGENCE (S-2) CHECKLIST
This coordination informs the leader of any known changes in the situation as given in the OPORD. Constant updating is essential to ensure the operation plan is sound.
DATE
__________Identification of the enemy unit
__________Weather and light data
__________Terrain update
__________Imagery (satellite if possible)
__________Trails, roads, buildings, obstacles not previously known
__________Close target reconnaissance (CTR)
__________Known or suspected enemy locations
__________New enemy tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
__________Weapons
__________Probable course of action
__________Recent enemy activities
__________Reaction time of enemy reinforcements
__________Civilians on the battlefield
__________Update to commander’s critical intelligence requirements (CCIR)
OPERATIONS CHECKLIST
The company commander coordinates this checklist with the platoon leader, who in turn communicates it to the squad leader, to confirm the mission and the operational plan. Any last-minute changes are discussed. Subordinates are updated, and a FRAGO is issued if necessary.
DATE
__________Mission back brief
__________Identification of supporting unit(s)
__________Mission and objective
__________Route to and from the objective (primary/alternate)
__________Time of departure and expected time of return
__________Unit target list (derived from fires plan)
__________Type of fires (artillery, mortar, naval gunfire, aerial)
__________Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine
__________Location
__________Call sign/frequency
__________Ammunition available (including fuses)
__________Priority of fires
__________Control measures
__________Checkpoints
__________Boundaries
__________Phase lines
__________Fire support coordination measures
__________Priority targets (target list)
__________Restricted fires area (RFA)
__________Restricted fires lines (RFL)
__________No-fire areas
__________Precoordinated authentication
__________Communication
__________Primary/alternate
__________Emergency signals
__________Code words
COORDINATION WITH FORWARD UNIT CHECKLIST
A platoon or squad that plans movement through a friendly forward unit must coordinate with that unit for safe passage. If no time or place has been designated for the coordination, the platoon or squad leader must coordinate with the S-3 (Operations), who in turn must coordinate with the forward unit’s commander.
DATE
__________Information to be exchanged
__________Identification of unit
__________Size of element (platoon/squad)
__________Time(s) and place(s) of departure
__________Initial rally point (IRP)
__________Dismounting points if applicable
__________Return time(s) and place(s)
__________General area of operation
__________Information on terrain and vegetation
__________Known or suspected enemy positions
__________Possible enemy ambush sites (S-2 update)
__________Latest enemy activity
__________Details on friendly positions (crew-served weapons, final protective fire, etc.)
__________Fire and barrier plan
__________Support that forward unit can provide (duration, capabilities)
__________Fire support
__________Litter teams
__________Medical facilities
__________HLZ
__________Navigational aids/signals
__________Guides
__________Communications
__________Reaction force (QRF)
__________Other assets available
__________Call signs and frequencies
__________Pyrotechnic plan
__________Challenge and password/running password
__________Identification of friendly forces (IFF)
__________Recognition signals
__________Emergency signals and code words
__________Dissemination of coordination information if unit changes
ADJACENT UNIT COORDINATION CHECKLIST
Upon completion of the operations order, the platoon or squad leader should coordinate with the other platoon or squad leaders working in the same areas. If unknown, the S-3 (Operations) can help arrange the needed coordination between elements. The leaders should exchange the following information with adjacent units in the area.
DATE
__________Identification and type of unit (foreign/coalition)
__________Mission and size of unit
__________Planned times and points of entry; departure from battlespace
__________Routes
__________Fire support and control measures
__________Frequencies and call signs
__________Challenge and password, running password, number combination
__________IFF of other units
__________Pyrotechnic plan
__________Any up-to-date information on the enemy
__________Recognition signals
REHEARSAL AREA COORDINATION CHECKLIST