Operation order is a form of directive issued by a commander to subordinate leaders for the purpose of effecting the coordinated execution of an operation. An operation order depicts the situation the unit faces, the mission of the unit, and what supporting activities the unit will conduct in order to accomplish their commander's desired end state. An Operations Order is a plan format meant to assist subordinate units with the conduct of military operations. The issuance of an operation order prompts subordinate unit leadership to develop orders specific to the role or roles that the unit will assume within the operation.
