Example Opord [ REAL ✧ ]
PIR (Priority Intelligence Requirements): Identification of enemy leadership. Timeline: Cross LD at 0100Z; Set at 0315Z. IV. Sustainment
– Describes the enemy’s composition, disposition, and likely courses of action, as well as friendly forces, attachments, and civilian considerations. Example: “Enemy platoon-sized element occupies Hill 412 with RPGs and machine guns. 2nd Platoon, B Company, will be attached.”
The environment, enemy forces, and friendly forces. Mission: The "Who, What, Where, When, and Why." example opord
The phase was now in full swing. Bravo Team, his support element, was emplaced 20 meters to his left. He knew Corporal Henderson had the M249 SAW pointed down the long axis of the kill zone, just as they’d rehearsed. To his right, Alpha Team—the assault element—clutched their rifles, fingers off the triggers, waiting for Miller’s signal.
The world turned orange. The transitioned from "Movement" to "Actions on Objective." Henderson’s SAW began its rhythmic chattering, tearing through the mist. Miller shouted for the shift-fire, throwing the green smoke signal. Alpha Team rose as one, a wall of focused aggression, sweeping through the objective to the Limit of Advance. Mission: The "Who, What, Where, When, and Why
A standard OPORD contains five numbered paragraphs. An effective example illustrates each section with realistic, scenario‑specific details.
According to U.S. Army doctrine (FM 6-0), an OPORD issues clear instructions for a specific operation, enabling subordinate leaders to understand the mission, their role, and the commander’s intent even if communications fail. An example OPORD demonstrates how to transform a vague higher command directive—such as “secure Route Diamond”—into a detailed plan covering troops, tasks, logistics, and risk mitigation. Miller shouted for the shift-fire
1st Platoon conducts an ambush on Objective Raven (Grid NK 1234 5678) NLT (No Later Than) 0330Z to destroy enemy resupply capabilities and deny freedom of maneuver. III. Execution
Leadership hierarchy and communication protocols. Example OPORD: Platoon Ambush
