TLP & OPORD Planning Articles

The OPORD Blue Book; Mastering the BOLC TLPs

TLPs & OPORDs at BOLC; Writing Mission Statements

Learn how to write an accurate platoon-level mission statement using the Troop Leading Procedures (TLPs). Avoid common mistakes BOLC students make and understand how to build complete, doctrinally aligned OPORDs.

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The OPORD Blue Book helps BOLC students strengthen their grasp of the TLPs and OPORD process.

TLPs & OPORDs at BOLC; The B/G OPORD Blue Book

An essential part of both ABOLC and IBOLC, as well as several other BOLCs, is learning how to develop a platoon-level OPORD. As a future leader, you are working toward becoming an effective planner. While you will continue to learn and grow once you arrive at your unit as a platoon leader, you must arrive with a solid foundation in planning.

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Master the TLPs at BOLC

TLPs & OPORDs at BOLC; Common Confusion

An essential part of both ABOLC and IBOLC is learning how to develop a platoon-level OPORD. As a future leader, you are working toward becoming an effective planner. While you will continue to learn and grow once you arrive at your unit as a platoon leader, you must show up with a solid foundation in planning. Several misconceptions are common about the TLPs and the OPORDs they produce.   

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