APPENDIX B
EXAMPLE OF A BATTALION ROAD MOVEMENT
OPERATIONS ORDER
The purpose of an OPORD is to provide clear, concise information and instructions to subordinates so that they may accomplish the mission within the framework of the commander intent. The OPORD must clearly state all required information for the unit to perform the assigned treks. The tasks must be understood for a road movement order since they may be followed by a tactical operation.
The five-paragraph OPORD allows for changes to the basic operation to be quickly disseminated. Information for a road movement may be included in the OPORD for a larger operation. therefore, the information is presented as a road movement annex.
(Road movement annexes are discussed in detail in FM 55-30.)