1085-29 (CO) Central Region Cadets, File Code# and Position Id of the Author / Drafter

OPERATION ORDER

1085-29 (CO) Central Region – Cadets, File Code# and position id of the author / drafter

14 Sep 11 date

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EXERCISE FIRE DROP subject/title

Task Organization: CWO Smith who decided what specific tasks were to be completed by whom

1. SITUATION What has happened, what is happening, or what is required. 1 sentence

In order to complete PO 190 & 290 Survival and PO 106 & 206 Range training, selected cadets will participate in Exercise Fire Drop at CFB Borden from 21-23 Oct 2011.

2. MISSION What are we going to do to - What is the Commander’s Intention / Expectation at completion

The Staff and Cadets of ABC will be conducting a fall training exercise on 21-23 Oct 11. This exercise will be an introduction to PO’s that will be covered in the year to come, 80 Cadets may attend. This exercise will include an introduction to abseil.

3. EXECUTION How we are going to do it. The “nuts & bolts” a. General Outline: In a nutshell… this is how

Operation Fire Drop will be conducted from 21-23 Oct 11. The training will take place at CFB Borden and will be based on selected material from the Survival and Range portion on the cadet training program. Abseil instruction will also be conducted. This exercise will be conducted in 6 phases: or any number of phases required

a. Phase 1 – Advance Party b. Phase 2 – Arrival and intake c. Phase 3 – Execution d. Phase 4 – Kit Return e. Phase 5 – Clean up b. Groupings and Taskings: Specific Tasks required. Who is involved, and what is to be done

Phase 1 – Advance party

i. Groupings: CO, 2IC, TrgO, Advance Party Cadets ii. Taskings: (1) Meet and Travel to Blackdown Training Center (2) Set up Sleeping Quarters (3) Set up equipment

Phase Two – Arrival and Intake: i. Groupings: Bus Escort and NCO’s Tasking: i. Confirm Health Cards ii. Confirm Numbers iii. Escort Cadets to Trg Site

Phase Three – Execution i. Groupings: All Staff/NCO’s

Tasking: i. Introduction of staff, Safety Briefing ii. Trg Schedule Execution

Phase Four – Kit Return: i. Groupings: CO Delegation

Tasking: i. Execution of Kit Return and packing

Phase five – Clean – up & Departure:

i. Groupings: SWO Tasking:

i. Clean up of Site

b. Coordinating Instructions: The loose ends, extra details necessary for particular phases etc

i. Timing of phases:

a. 1000hrs (advance party) b. 1800hrs 21 Oct 11 c. 0600hrs 22 Oct 11 d. 1400hrs 23 Oct 11 e. 1430hrs 23 Oct 11

4. SERVICE SUPPORT Administration and Logistics. Answers to common questions and procedures, examples below – BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

a. Accommodations: Blackdown Training Center. Biv Sites through Gate # 12 and Training Area H, triangle biv.

b. Feeding and Rations: Meals as per training schedule. Rations: Meals Ready- To-Eat (MRE)

c. Training Facilities: Field, Training Area H

d. Transport: School Bus x 2 for Departure. (1) Pick up has been requested to move Unit trailer. e. Medical: All officers with valid First Aid Certificates will administer First- Aid. 911 will be used for Emergencies. A vehicle will be designated as a safety Vehicle.

f. Dress: CF Combats with berets or appropriate civilian attire. Cadets shall not wear CADPAT clothing. Olive Drab pattern combats are the only authorized field dress for cadets.

g. Radios: 10 Short range radios and batteries have been requested.

5. COMMAND AND SIGNALS Who is in charge. How do you reach them?

a. Command Structure: OPI – Capt Smith 905-xxx-xxxx 2IC – Capt Don’t Worry NCOIC – CWO Awesome 905-xxx-xxxx

b. Radios: Frequencies and call signs will be assigned at O group

c. In case of an emergency only, the contact is ______, who can be reached at 905-xxx-xxxx

J. Smith signature block for the originator of the memo… Major who is the person authorization the task or exersize Commanding Officer note: correspondence addressed outside / external to the Corps, the originator is always the Commanding Officer; if internal, the originator can be anyone, often the OIC, OPI or commander of the tasking/exercise, if the correspondence is internal to the Corps **document is not a lawful order until signed

Dist List list the name of the address again, or Distribution List for multiple actionees

Action Who is expected to take action as a result of specific orders detailed in this document That is, if they do not get a copy of this document – stuff aint getting done OPI NCOIC

Info All other parties that have a vested interest but are not specifically required to take action as a result of specific orders detailed in this document RCSU(C) Det Trenton ABC Staff ABC NCOs

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OPERATIONS ORDER (Warning Order, After Action Report)

FILE NUMBER or OPO # (OPO 09/98)

DATE (of writing)

Addressee or Distribution List

EXERCISE - S.T.E.E.P., 01 MAY 95 (SUBJECT)

Reference(s): (if any apply, can use WO as reference)

Time Zone:

Task Organization: List those involved in the organization of this OpO.

1. SITUATION

The situation is a statement between one and three sentences long that gives a brief and very general outline.

2. MISSION

The mission will consist of the goals and objectives of the exercise. The words SHALL and WILL may be used to ensure the mission objectives are understood.

3. EXECUTION a. General Outline. This segment will describe what the whole group will be doing, a general outline, # of phases.

(1) Phase 1. (What to do – before activity)

(2) Phase 2. (Execution – During Activity)

(3) Phase 3 (What to do – after activity)

b. Grouping and Tasks. You will outline the assignments of the members involved in the exercise, answer the 5 W's. ie: COMD, PL WO, NCOIC, DUTY NCO, DCO, CO... ETC, groupings.

Phase 1 –

i. Groupings: CO, NCOIC, Admin O, RSM ii. Taskings: a) RSM: (What Role) b) CO: (What Role) c) AdminO (What Role) d) NCOIC (What Role) ie: *** Obtain attendance Reports, Arrange facilities, Sign Ups etc. Phase Two – Execution: ii. Groupings: OPI, RSM, NCOIC

Tasking: j. RSM: Confirm Health Cards ii. OPI: Confirm Numbers iii. NCOIC: Escort Cadets to Trg Site

c. Coordinating Instructions. In this segment you will set the timings of the activity. Report and departure times, order of march or troop movement. Order of assignments to be done both before, during and after the exercise.

(1) timing of phases;

(2) routes;

(3) boundaries;

(4) start point;

(5) rendezvous;

(6) patrols;

(7) security;

(8) priority of work;

(9) construction details; and

(10) other required coordination.

(1) Timings:

(a) Phase 1 complete 1000hrs

(b) Phase 2 complete 1130hrs

(c) Phase 3 Complete 0945hrs at HQ

4. SERVICE SUPPORT a. Administration. Outline all procedures to be followed by the ADMO or the staff responsible. ie: Green cards, sign in sheets, medication lists, LOI's, and any other paper work not covered in this OPS Order. b. Ammunition. Fill out any request forms and attach. Indicate quantity and type of ammunition needed and requested for the exercise.

c. Dress. Indicate the type of dress needed for the entire duration of the exercise. Note if dress is to be ordered or picked up (MSA). d. Equipment/Tools. Indicate all equipment needed for the exercise and group them according to place of origin and priority of need. For example: DND MSA), SQN Stores, SQN Supply, SQN Purchase. Include pick up times, locations and personnel. e. Transport. Outline all transportation needs. Include the names of transport companies being used. Include all timings and type (size) of vehicle needed. Also include the need for a driver if required. Don't forget emergency vehicles. List number of riders per vehicle. ie: 45 cadets on bus #1, 20 cadets plus equipment on bus #2. Stores in panel van with one driver. f. Medical. Give address, phone number and directions (map) of the closest medical facility. Have medical facility and transportation authority (local ambulance) notified of training area and ease of (best) access to the training area. List the procedures to follow when medical aid is needed.

(1) Emergency. Report to Section Comd ASAP

(2) Routine. Sick parade will be at 0830hrs HQ each morning. g. Feeding & Rations. List food requirements for the exercise. Include type of rations, number of rations (breakfast, lunch, dinner), items required by members and where, when and how the rations are being picked up. h. Kit Carriage. Describe the type of kit (bag, suit case) that each member will be required to use. Make note if the kit has to be carried for long periods of time. Where and how will the kit be taken to the exercise area. Minimum requirement. How the kit will be stored during the exercise. i. Facilities / Accommodations. Describe the type and quantity of facilities needed for the exercise. ie: 4 classrooms or 2 x 5 man tents or 6 MODs with 3 sections each or 3 gyms or 1 room and male and female bathrooms and a kitchen. j. Radios. Describe or list type and quantity of radios required. k. Stores. Any stores required. l. Resupply. Answer the 5 Ws. m. POL. What type and quantity. n. Water. Indicate where and how much water will be needed. o. Environment. Normal precautions for filling stoves and lanterns. No cutting of trees or growth, drip pans for vehicles. All ablutions must be in out house. Garbage. Spills. p. Fire Regulations / Fire fighting. q. Medications. Control and supervision. r. Restricted Areas. Female/Male out of bounds. s. Hygiene. Arrangements for ablutions.

5. COMMAND AND SIGNAL a. Groups. List the long-term location and movement of large groups. Under each group list the location of the OPI, HQ and other relative personal. b. Command Structure. c. Contact Personnel. Names and phone numbers. Use annex. d. Radio/Phone. List the radio/phone procedures for the exercise including:

(1) channel/numbers being used (radio frequencies - main & alternate);

(2) call signs;

(3) emergency signals (horns, whistle);

(4) passwords;

(5) code words;

(6) procedures; and

(7) radio silence SOIs. e. Synchronize Watches. Indicate times and locations for synchronizing and time checks. f. Questions and Answers. Have a list of questions ready to ensure the understanding of all members. These will be done by the OPI during the "O-Group". You will also be responsible to leave space for notes about the questions that come up during the "O-Group". g. Words of Encouragement. Always end with words of encouragement and inspiration.

SIGNATURE BLOCK Your Name and Position Usually CO if external

Distribution List

Action (List all parties that must take actions) CO DCO Instructors

Information (Parties that need to know but don’t take any action) Staff, S/C

ANNEXES. List all annexes in order of priority and label each with a letter. All annexes must be marked in the upper left corner with the word annex with a capital "A" and then the corresponding letter in upper case as well. ie: Annex A.

The following is an example of annexes: a. Schedule b. Nominal Roll c. LOI d. Command Sheet e. Permits f. Transport Orders g. MSA h. Admin Orders i. Supply Orders j. Letter to parents/cadets k. Map of training area and road map to area l. Courses and lesson plans m. Marking forms

The annex can appear in any order as long as the letters of the annex follow in alphabetical order. The annex should appear in order of greatest importance.

Annexes: (if applicable)

Annex A An example of an annex (Each Separate)

Training Schedule Permission Forms Lists Forms