Leader's Plan.
Leader's Plan.
The OPORD Blue Book
A Printed Spiral Bound Hard Copy Book
The OPORD Blue Book
A Blue / Green Spiral Bound Book
The OPORD Blue Book (V1.1) is designed to teach platoon and company-level leaders how to master the Troop Leading Procedures (TLPs) and produce a complete five-paragraph OPORD.The guide is relevant for students heading to and attending BOLC, CCC, Ranger School, and other TLP level focused courses. It is focused on TLPs from the maneuver perspective.
The B/G team worked with those from across the Army, including professionals from conventional and non-conventional forces, Officers and NCOs, Ranger School, RSLC, BOLC, CCC Instructors, and a variety of experienced and most qualified military leaders ensure accuracy and relevance.
Achieve excellence with mission planning and forge yourself as the professional and reliable leader your unit expects.
The OPORD Blue Book (V1.1) is designed to teach platoon + company-level leaders how to master the TLPs and produce a complete 5-paragraph OPORD.The guide is relevant for students heading to & attending BOLC, CCC, Ranger School, and other TLP level focused courses.
The B/G team worked with those from across the Army, including professionals from Ranger School, RSLC, BOLC, CCC Instructors, and a variety of experienced and most qualified military leaders ensure accuracy and relevance.
Achieve excellence with mission planning and forge yourself as the professional and reliable leader your unit expects.
See Inside the Blue Book
See Inside the
Blue Book
B/G OPORD & TLP Articles
Preparing for BOLC
What can you do before BOLC, and during BOLC, to ensure you're gaining mastery of the TLPs and platoon level planning?
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BOLC Mistakes
Learning to properly plan using the TLPs is a vital part of the IBOLC & ABOLC; learn the common misunderstandings of students in these courses.
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COA Sketches
Your initial plan is crafted as a course of action. Without the fine details, you need to begin with a rough draft of the plan you're forging, and the visual element of that COA is essential.
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Mission Statements
It's no suprise that the mission statement is a vital part of mission planning. But how do you actually make it? What do the 5 W's actually mean and where do you start?
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OPORD & TLP FAQ
Does anyone actually use the TLPs? What's the point of the process? What role will they take on when I'm a Platoon Leader?
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TLP Overview
When you're first learning the TLPs, you just need a basic overview. This slideshow presents the basics so you can start your learning process.
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B/G OPORD & TLP Articles
BOLC Mistakes:
Learning to properly plan using the TLPs is a vital part of the IBOLC & ABOLC; learn the common misunderstandings of students in these courses.
Article LinkPreparing for BOLC:
What can you do before BOLC, and during BOLC, to ensure you're gaining mastery of the TLPs and platoon level planning?
Article LinkMission Statements:
It's no suprise that the mission statement is a vital part of mission planning. But how do you actually make it? What do the 5 W's actually mean and where do you start?
Article LinkCOA Sketches:
Your initial plan is crafted as a course of action. Without the fine details, you need to begin with a rough draft of the plan you're forging, and the visual element of that COA is essential.
Article LinkOPORD & TLP FAQ:
Does anyone actually use the TLPs? What's the point of the process? What role will they take on when I'm a Platoon Leader?
Article LinkTLP Overview:
When you're first learning the TLPs, you just need a basic overview. This slideshow presents the basics so you can start your learning process.
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