Enemy forces (reference the base document)
Friendly forces:
Location of units that are/may provide fire support; Fire support plans of supporting units (if known); Additional fire support resources that may become available (air, naval gunfire, artillery, mortars, etc.)
2. Mission
Who; What (fire support tasks); Where; When; Why (purpose)
3. Execution
Concept of the operation:
What is the mission; Major groupings of fire means/needs; Priority of fires; Targets (how many/grids)
Air support:
Task(s); Priorities to ground units; Specific control arrangements; Control measures
Field artillery/naval gunfire (NGF) support:
General concept; Phasing; Duration; Indirect; Trajectory limitations
Frequency allocations:
Method of engagement; Control
Coordinating instruction:
Fire support coordination measures to be used; Effective times and the time for operations to begin; Coordinating instructions on target engagement; High payoff target list, if developed
4. Service Support
At a minimum, include what communications/signaling equipment the team will deploy with
5. Command and Signal
Command:
Chain of command; Location of fire support officer throughout the operation
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Close-air support (CAS); Emergency close-air support (ECAS); Naval gunfire (NGF); Field artillery (FA)
Frequencies (primary/alternate/plain text)
Communications schedule
Authentication (verbal/visual)
Air Assault Annex
1. Situation
Enemy situation:
Enemy air capability; Enemy air defense artillery (ADA) capability; Weather, % illumination, illumination angle, NVG window, ceiling, and visibility
Friendly Situation:
Units supporting operation; Friendly ADA status
2. Mission
Who; What (task); Where; When; Why (purpose)
3. Execution
Concept of the operation
Sub-unit missions
Coordinating instructions:
Pickup zone (PZ):
Name/number; Coordinates/grid; Load time; Take-off time; Markings; Control; Landing formation; Approach and departure directions; Alternate PZ (name, number, grid); Penetration points; Extraction points
Landing zone (LZ):
Name/number; Coordinates; H-hour; Markings; Control; Landing formation/direction; Alternate LZ (name, number, grid); Deception plan (Extraction plan, Extraction LZ); Laager site (area—cardinal direction/distance/azimuth—communications, and security force); Flight routes and alternates; Abort criteria; Down aircraft/crew; Designated area of recovery (DAR); Special instructions; Cross-load considerations; Aircraft speed; Aircraft altitude; Aircraft crank time; Rehearsal schedule/plan; Actions on enemy contact (en route and on ground)
4. Service Support
Forward area refuel/rearm point (FARP)
Class I, III, V (specific)
5. Command and Signal
Chain of command
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Air/ground call signs and frequencies; Air/ground emergency code; Passwords/number combinations; Code words; Fire net/quick fire net; Time zone/time hack
Aerial Resupply Annex
1. Situation
Enemy forces (include weather)
Friendly forces
Attachments and detachments
2. Mission
Who; What (task); Where; When; Why (purpose)
3. Execution
Concept of the operation:
Maneuver; Fires
Tasks to combat units:
Command and control; Security; Marking; Recovery/transport
Tasks to combat support units
Coordinating instructions:
Flight route:
General; Checkpoints; Communication checkpoint (grid); Marking of communication checkpoint; Report time
Landing/drop zone:
Location (grid); Primary/alternate; Marking (near/far)
Drop information:
Date/time of resupply and alternatives; Code letter on DZ/LZ; Length of DZ; Dimensions of LZ; Procedures for turning off DZ/LZ; Formation, altitude, and air speed (En route and at DZ/LZ); Actions on enemy contact during resupply; Abort criteria at DZ/LZ; Actions at DZ/LZ (rehearsals and contingencies)
4. Service Support
5. Command and Signal
Command:
Location of patrol leader; Location of assistant patrol leader; Locations of members not involved in resupply
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Air to ground call signs and frequencies (primary/alternate/plain); Long-range visual signals; Short-range visual signals; Emergency procedures and signals; Air drop communication procedures; Code words
Truck Annex
1. Situation
Enemy forces
Friendly forces
Attachments and detachments
2. Mission
Who; What (task); Where; When; Why (purpose)
3. Execution
Concept of the operation:
Maneuver; Fires
Tasks to combat units
Tasks to combat support units
Coordinating instructions:
Time of departure/return; Loading plan and duties; Order of movement; Route (primary/alternate); Air support (route clearing, fire support, etc.); Actions on enemy contact during loading, unloading, and movement; Actions at the de-trucking point (vehicle drop-off—VDO); Rehearsals; Vehicle speed, separation, and recovery plan; Down vehicle (mechanical or otherwise) plan; Bump plan
4. Service Support
5. Command and Signal
Command location (PL and PSG)
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Radio call signs and frequencies; Code words; Visual signals
Patrol Base Annex
1. Situation
Enemy forces
Friendly forces
Attachments and detachments
2. Mission
Who; What (task); Where; When; Why (purpose)
3. Execution
Concept of the operation:
Maneuver; Fires
Tasks to combat units:
Teams (squads)
Security
Reconnaissance
Listening post (LP)
Observation post (OP)
Individuals (six priorities of work):
Security (situational awareness at all times); Maintenance (weapons and equipment clean and working); Water; Hygiene (hands and body clean, adherence to latrine plan); Mess (food is energy); Rest (fatigue clouds judgment; rest when appropriate)
Tasks to combat support units
Coordinating instructions: