Army Company Opord Example Info

a. Commander’s Intent:

b. Concept of Operations:

c. Tasks to Maneuver Units:

d. Coordinating Instructions:

a. Command.

b. Signal.

  • (4) Running Password (day/night): Red dawn / Black wolf.
  • (5) Pyrotechnics / VS-17 Panels:
  • (6) Digital Communications: JBC-P (FBCB2) primary. Send REP (Reports) every 30 minutes. OPORD posted on TOC SharePoint (BAH) under “Apache_06-01”.

    • c. Additional.

    ACKNOWLEDGE:
    All platoons will confirm receipt of this order via JCR chat by 042000R MAY.
    Backbriefs to company commander at 042200R MAY at AA RAVEN TOC. army company opord example

    OFFICIAL:

    //signed//
    ALPHA JONES
    CPT, IN
    Commanding

    DISTRIBUTION: 1-4 IN Bn S3 (for info), Apache Company Platoons (1-4 copies each), Bn CMD (digital).

    Situation

    Mission

    Execution

  • Fires: Battalion Mortars (81mm) on call; preplanned fire on Objective Rally Point (ORP) 1—timed 080530APR26. Indirect fire clearance 300m from friendly troops unless adjusted by commander.
  • Tasks to Subordinate Units:
  • Coordinating Instructions:

    • Sustainment

    Command and Signal

    Annexes (referenced)

    Example 9-Line MEDEVAC (for reference)

    If you want this OPORD tailored to a different mission (defense, hasty attack, reconnaissance) or a specific unit size or location, tell me the mission type and I'll produce a customized OPORD.

    Creating a solid Company Operations Order (OPORD) is the difference between a mission that flows and one that falls apart. At the company level, you’re translating the battalion commander's broad intent into actionable tasks for your platoons

    Here is a breakdown of the standard five-paragraph format and a practical example to guide your next mission. The Standard 5-Paragraph Format (SMEAC)

    Every OPORD follows a standardized structure to ensure nothing critical is missed. Operations Order OPORD Paragraph 1 Situation e. Attachments and Detachments.

    1st Platoon, C/1-501 PIR conducts an air assault assault to seize OBJ CEDAR (NA 234567) NLT 160900Z JAN 2026 to enable BN main effort to destroy PLA motorized rifle company in Sector LEMON.

    a. Area of Interest (AOI). The company’s AOI extends 15km northeast of AA RAVEN to PL COPPERHEAD. Key civil considerations include the village of NOWY SWIAT (NB 4485 3356), which contains a non-evacuated civilian population of approximately 200.

    b. Area of Operations (AO). Apache Company’s AO (NB 4300 3300 to NB 4550 3400) is bounded by MSR HAWK on the west and the BRUNA RIVER on the east.

    c. Enemy Forces (SALUTE - Size, Activity, Location, Unit, Time, Equipment).

    d. Friendly Forces (Higher, Adjacent, Supporting).

  • (3) Supporting Units: 1st Platoon, Alpha Company, 2nd Brigade Engineer Battalion (Talon Sappers) — enabler to breach obstacles.

    • e. Attachments and Detachments.