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opord
What does opord mean?
'Operations Order' — a directive issued to subordinate units to carry out an operation, traditionally in a standardized five-paragraph format (Situation, Mission, Execution, Sustainment, Command and Signal).
""The full OPORD drops at twenty hundred; rehearsals at first light.""
Origin
US Army/Marine Corps doctrinal abbreviation of 'operations order'.
Frequently asked questions
What does OPORD mean?
OPORD stands for 'Operations Order' — a directive telling subordinate units how to carry out an operation, traditionally in a standardized five-paragraph format.
What are the five paragraphs of an OPORD?
They are Situation, Mission, Execution, Sustainment, and Command and Signal.
How is OPORD different from a FRAGO?
An OPORD is the full operations order, while a FRAGO is a shorter fragmentary order that changes or updates part of an existing OPORD.
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