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Republic of the Philippines

Department of the Interior and Local Government


National Police Commission
PNP SPECIAL ACTION FORCE
SAF TRAINING BRANCH
Fort Sto. Domingo, City of Sta. Rosa, Laguna

SAFCC CL______________ Date: ____________________


STUDENT HANDOUT

TROOP LEADING PROCEDURE

Troop leading Procedure (TLP) is the step that the commander uses to efficiently
and effectively receives, plan, and execute the mission. The steps in the TLP are not
rigid. They can be modified depending on the mission and available time. Some steps
maybe done simultaneously or continuously throughout the operation. The TLP’s must
be used by the leader to save time and to ensure that the vital elements of the operation
are considered and the necessary tasks to accomplish the mission are carried out.

STEPS IN TLP

1. RECEIVE THE MISSION

The mission may come verbally or in written form (OPORD, FRAG-O, Warning
Order). Upon receipt of the mission, the leader conducts METT-T analysis to determine
the requirements for his warning order to the team. He identifies personnel, materials,
firearms, explosives, equipment, inter-unit coordination and other actions necessary for
the mission. He conducts a map recon or a visual recon (where feasible) to understand
the requirements of the mission. The leader uses backward planning and the 1/3- 2/3
rule in setting up the timetable. 1/3 for the commander to plan the mission and 2/3 for
the team to prepare.

2. ISSUE WARNING ORDER


The warning order alerts the team members to prepare themselves for the
upcoming missions. The team leader discusses the mission and situation with the
members as well as the necessary actions and materials (weapons, explosives,
equipment, etc) to accomplish the mission. The specific contents of the warning order
may vary according to the requirements of the mission. However, the basic format of a
warning order is:

WARNING ORDER

a. SITUATION (brief description of the enemy and friendly situation)


b. MISSION (Who, What, When, When, Where, and Why)
c. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS applicable to all members (Actions to be undertaken,
equipment and materials to be procured, etc)
d. SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION to team members in charge of preparation (explosives,
STANO devices, special commo equipment, coordination with other units, etc.)
e. TIME AND PLACE FOR FINAL OPORD BRIEFING

3. MAKE TENTATIVE PLAN


The leader uses the “Estimate of the Situation” to develop a tentative plan on how
to accomplish the mission. The tentative plan should be written down for future
reference. The estimate consists of the following steps:
a. Analyze the mission
b. Analyze the situation
c. Develop courses of action
d. Analyze courses of action
e. Compare courses of action
f. Decide which course of action to take
4. INITIATE MOVEMENT
Initial movement to the assembly area or attack position is conducted with
appropriate security measures. Deception may be undertaken if time and resources
allow.

5. CONDUCT RECONNAISSANCE
Reconnaissance is conducted to confirm or adjust the tentative plan.
(Reconnaissance is a continuous process during the TLP). Reconnaissance can be
done by the leader over a terrain overlooking the battle area or objective if possible,
an aerial recon.

6. COMPLETE THE PLAN


The tentative plan is adjusted based on the recon or any change in the situation.
Courses of action can be modified according to changes in METT-T factors.

7. ISSUE OPERATION ORDER


Issue the complete order (OPORD) incorporating the modifications. Ensure that
al the members understand their roles and instruction in the e operation by asking
questions at the end. Use visual aids and terrain model. If possible, conduct the
briefing on terrain overlooking the objective or route. Allow the men to ask questions
at the end of the briefing to ensure understanding. Team leader should also ask his
members about their roles and responsibilities during the mission.

8. SUPERVISE
The leader must ensure that all necessary preparations are made by conducting
inspection and rehearsals. Coordination with other units for fire support, engineer,
resupply and others is continuous throughout the TLP up to this point. Inspections
must include pre movement inspection of weapons, ammunition and mission
essential equipment, rations, water and camouflage. Silencing of noisy equipment is
checked by having members jump up and down. Team members are also questioned
of their knowledge and understanding of the mission and their tasks. Rehearsals
(walkthrough or actual movement with blank ammo) of crucial phases of the mission,
especially on the objective, are conducted to ensure precision and coordination of
movement.

ESTIMATE OF THE SITUATION


a. Analyze the mission (Specified and Implied tasks)
b. Analyze the situation

1. Terrain (OCOKA)
a. Observation and fields of fire
b. Cover and concealment
c. Obstacle
d. Key terrain
e. Avenues of approach
2. Weather and Light
a. Sunrise and sunset
b. Moonrise, moonset and moon phase
c. Wind speed and direction
d. % illumination
3. Enemy Situation
a. Composition and disposition
b. Capabilities, strengths and weaknesses (to include morale, level of training,
leadership, etc.)
c. Past and present activities
d. Probable courses of action

4. Friendly Situation
a. Location and disposition
b. Capabilities, strengths and weaknesses
c. Mission of next higher unit/ adjacent units
d. Units providing fire support

c. Develop courses of action


1. Movement from LD/LC to objective
2. Actions on the objective
3. Consolidation and reorganization
d. Analyze courses of action
1. Significant factors affecting success or failure
2. Conduct war game to identify weaknesses

e. Compare courses of action


1. Relative advantages and disadvantages
2. Probability of success
3. Significant factors affecting success or failure

f. Decide which course of action to take

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