Receive Mission
This is the very first step of TLP
What is Receive the Mission
This is the third step of TLP.
What is Make a Tentative Plan
This is the seventh step of TLP.
What is Issue the Operations Order
This is the fifth step of TLP.
What is Conduct Reconnaissance
These six factors—Mission, Enemy, Terrain & Weather, Troops, Time, and Civil Considerations—are analyzed during this step
What is METT‑TC
The planning framework used to develop the tentative plan.
What is METT-TC
This tool is used when the objective cannot be seen.
What is a terrain model or sketch?
This type of recon is used when time does not allow a physical recon.
What is a map reconnaissance?
This type of order may change or update the original OPORD.
→ What is a FRAGO
These two enemy courses of action must be analyzed.
What are most likely and most dangerous COAs
This is the preferred method of delivering an OPORD.
What is face-to-face
One of these three types of recon may be used.
What are map, aerial, and physical recon?
This planning process is used at higher echelons but informs TLP at the small‑unit level.
What is the Military Decision‑Making Process (MDMP)?
This point determines where the leader wants to achieve success.
What is the decisive point
Leaders may require Soldiers to repeat parts of the order to ensure this.
What is understanding?
This information is most critical to verify during recon.
What is terrain and enemy disposition