Thesis
TROOP LEADING PROCEDURES (TLP)
TROOP LEADING PROCEDURE is the logical sequence of action that a leader follows while preparing for the execution of an assigned mission making the best use of time, facilities or equipment and personnel.
Troop-leading procedure is a dynamic process by which a commander receives a mission, plans and executes it. It should be an instinctive and familiar way of thinking for a commander. The sequence of the individual TLP’s is not rigid. It is modified to meet the mission, situation and available time. Some steps are done concurrently while others may go on continuously throughout the operation. TLP is time saver and as such, the leader conducts them in the order that most effectively uses the available time.
PURPOSES OF TLP
1. It ensures that the leader makes the best use of time, equipment and personnel, in accomplishing the assigned mission. 2. Allows the commander/leader to launch his troops in the battle quickly with maximum preparation. 3. It assures the accomplishment of all actions required before battle. 4. To save time.
STEPS OF TROOP LEADING PROCEDURE
STEP 1. RECEIVE THE MISSION
A mission may be received either in a written or oral form; warning order, operation (OPORD), or fragmentary order (FRAGO). At times, a leader may deduce a change in mission based on a change in the situation. a. Once an upcoming mission is identified, actions to begin preparing the unit are conducted. The CO conducts an initial METT-T analysis to determine the requirements for his warning order. b. With the information available, the commander sets his time schedule by identifying the actions that must be done (time-critical tasks) to prepare his unit for the operation. These preparatory actions are identified by a preliminary consideration of the information on the mission, enemy, terrain, and own troops. An initial
TROOP LEADING PROCEDURE is the logical sequence of action that a leader follows while preparing for the execution of an assigned mission making the best use of time, facilities or equipment and personnel.
Troop-leading procedure is a dynamic process by which a commander receives a mission, plans and executes it. It should be an instinctive and familiar way of thinking for a commander. The sequence of the individual TLP’s is not rigid. It is modified to meet the mission, situation and available time. Some steps are done concurrently while others may go on continuously throughout the operation. TLP is time saver and as such, the leader conducts them in the order that most effectively uses the available time.
PURPOSES OF TLP
1. It ensures that the leader makes the best use of time, equipment and personnel, in accomplishing the assigned mission. 2. Allows the commander/leader to launch his troops in the battle quickly with maximum preparation. 3. It assures the accomplishment of all actions required before battle. 4. To save time.
STEPS OF TROOP LEADING PROCEDURE
STEP 1. RECEIVE THE MISSION
A mission may be received either in a written or oral form; warning order, operation (OPORD), or fragmentary order (FRAGO). At times, a leader may deduce a change in mission based on a change in the situation. a. Once an upcoming mission is identified, actions to begin preparing the unit are conducted. The CO conducts an initial METT-T analysis to determine the requirements for his warning order. b. With the information available, the commander sets his time schedule by identifying the actions that must be done (time-critical tasks) to prepare his unit for the operation. These preparatory actions are identified by a preliminary consideration of the information on the mission, enemy, terrain, and own troops. An initial
References: 1. RA 9163 (National Service Training Program Act of 2001) 2