Follow the breach. Clear trenches 1 through 4. Establish a limit of advance (LOA) at the eastern woodline.

An is the backbone of military planning. At the company level, it translates a Battalion Commander’s intent into specific, actionable instructions for Platoons and Squads.

Elements of the 1st Motorized Rifle Platoon (approx. 30 personnel) have established a defensive position on Objective (OBJ) COBRA (Grid 12S UV 1234 5678). They are equipped with two BMP-2s and light machine guns. Expect wire obstacles and claymores on the western approach. Their morale is estimated as "low" due to recent supply disruptions. b. Friendly Forces:

The environment, enemy forces, and friendly forces. Mission: The Who, What, When, Where, and Why (the 5 W’s).

Establish Support-by-Fire at Position 1. Suppress enemy BMPs on the northern flank.

1x Combat Engineer Team attached to 3rd Platoon for breaching operations. II. Mission

The "How"—Commander’s Intent, Concept of the Operation, and Scheme of Maneuver. Sustainment: Logistics, supply, and medical evacuation.

3rd Platoon breaches the wire; 1st Platoon assaults the objective. Phase IV: Consolidation and Reorganization. b. Scheme of Maneuver:

If a sentence doesn't help a Squad Leader make a decision, cut it.