The OPORD typically follows a standardized five-paragraph format: Situation, Mission, Execution, Service Support, and Command and Signal. This structure ensures clarity and consistency, allowing leaders and soldiers to grasp the operational context quickly.

An Operation Order, often abbreviated to OPORD, is a plan format meant to assist subordinate units with the conduct of military operations. An OPORD describes the situation the unit faces, the mission of the unit, and what supporting activities the unit will conduct in order to achieve their commander's desired end state.

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This order supersedes OPORD 05-02, 01 April 2005, and 05-02 Update, 01 July 2005, and serves as the base guidance for Multi-National Corps- Iraq (MNC-I) operations beginning 20 November 2005.

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Platoon OPORD Template 2 Terrain Analysis (OAKOC) Obstacles: (Existing [natural or man-made] or Reinforcing [tactical or protective]; anything that will block, turn, disrupt or fix friendly or enemy forces) _____ _____

An OPORD gives the subordinate leaders the essential information needed to carry out an operation. OPORDs use a five-paragraph format (shown below) to organize thoughts and ensure completeness.

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