Which option correctly lists the sections of an Operations Order (OPORD)?

Which option correctly lists the sections of an Operations Order (OPORD)?

• A. Situation, Mission, Execution, Logistics, Command and Control
• B. Situation, Mission, Operation, Sustainment, Command and Control
• C. Situation, Mission, Execution, Sustainment, Command and Control
• D. Situation, Mission, Movement, Sustainment, Command and Control

Answer: (C)

In an OPORD, information is organized in a way that moves from context to action to support and control. The five sections are Situation, Mission, Execution, Sustainment, and Command and Control. The Situation sets the scene: what the environment looks like, what the enemy and friendly forces are doing, and any attachments or detachments that affect the plan. The Mission then states the unit’s task and its purpose in a concise, clear line. Execution describes how the mission will be carried out—the concept of operations, tasks to subunits, coordination, and timing. Sustainment covers logistics and support—how supplies, maintenance, transport, medical support, and personnel needs will be met. Command and Control explains who commands what, the chain of command, communication plans, and locations of key leaders or posts. This option is the best because it includes Sustainment as a distinct section, aligning with standard doctrine, and it uses Execution rather than an incorrect term like Operation. Other choices substitute Logistics for Sustainment or replace Execution with Movement or Operation, which aren’t the standard OPORD sections.

In an OPORD, information is organized in a way that moves from context to action to support and control. The five sections are Situation, Mission, Execution, Sustainment, and Command and Control.

The Situation sets the scene: what the environment looks like, what the enemy and friendly forces are doing, and any attachments or detachments that affect the plan. The Mission then states the unit’s task and its purpose in a concise, clear line. Execution describes how the mission will be carried out—the concept of operations, tasks to subunits, coordination, and timing. Sustainment covers logistics and support—how supplies, maintenance, transport, medical support, and personnel needs will be met. Command and Control explains who commands what, the chain of command, communication plans, and locations of key leaders or posts.

This option is the best because it includes Sustainment as a distinct section, aligning with standard doctrine, and it uses Execution rather than an incorrect term like Operation. Other choices substitute Logistics for Sustainment or replace Execution with Movement or Operation, which aren’t the standard OPORD sections.