Here's a simplified example of a company OPORD:
| Step | Action | |------|--------| | 1 | Update enemy and friendly CPs (use SALUTE report) | | 2 | Write a clear 1-sentence mission (5 Ws) | | 3 | Phases – how will you shape, breach, assault, consolidate? | | 4 | Assign tasks to each squad/platoon (don’t clutter with obvious) | | 5 | Add risk, MEDEVAC, fire support, CAS, PACE plan | | 6 | Warn order to subordinates | | 7 | Brief and issue (per FM 6-0) |
ISSUE DATE/TIME: 150600Z JAN 2026 FROM: HHC, 1-501st PIR REFERENCE: Battalion OPORD 01-2026 TIME ZONE: ZULU army company opord example
Chain of command and communication frequencies. Army Company OPORD Example: Deliberate Attack Task Organization: 1st Platoon: Main Effort (Assault) 2nd Platoon: Supporting Effort 1 (Support by Fire) 3rd Platoon: Supporting Effort 2 (Breach/Reserve) Mortar Section: Indirect Fire Support I. Situation
Operation Iron Eagle
A clear, concise "5 Ws" statement (Who, What, When, Where, Why).
This operation will occur in four phases: Phase I: Movement to the Probable Line of Deployment (PLD). Phase II: Suppression of enemy assets by 2nd Platoon. Here's a simplified example of a company OPORD:
Pace Count/Signals: Green Star Cluster = Shift Fire; Red Star Cluster = Lift Fire. Challenge/Password: "Thunder" / "Lightning." Tips for a Better OPORD