List the five major paragraphs of an OPORD in the order they appear in the document.

List the five major paragraphs of an OPORD in the order they appear in the document.

• A. Command and Control, Mission, Situation, Admin and Logistics, Execution
• B. Situation, Mission, Execution, Admin and Logistics, Command and Control
• C. Execution, Admin and Logistics, Mission, Command and Control, Situation
• D. Admin and Logistics, Command and Control, Situation, Execution, Mission

Answer: (B)

Understanding how an OPORD is built helps you see why this order is used. The document is structured to move from context to purpose to action, then to support and coordination. The correct sequence starts with Situation to set the environment—enemy, terrain, weather, and friendly forces—so everyone knows the problem and constraints. Next comes Mission, which states the task and purpose succinctly. After that, Execution outlines how the mission will be carried out, including tasks to units and the scheme of maneuver. Then Admin and Logistics covers sustainment, maintenance, supply, and other support needed to keep the plan going. Finally, Command and Control defines the command relationships, succession, and communications that will tie everything together. So the best answer follows that exact flow: Situation, Mission, Execution, Admin and Logistics, Command and Control. It keeps the reasoning coherent: you understand the situation, define the objective, plan actions, ensure support, and then establish who does what and how they stay in touch. Other options disrupt this logical progression. Starting with Command and Control places coordination details before you’ve explained the context and task. Beginning with Execution before clarifying the mission leaves the plan without a clear purpose. Starting with Admin and Logistics or other off-sequence starts by front-loading support or other elements, which undermines understanding of the operation’s aim and the planned actions.

Understanding how an OPORD is built helps you see why this order is used. The document is structured to move from context to purpose to action, then to support and coordination. The correct sequence starts with Situation to set the environment—enemy, terrain, weather, and friendly forces—so everyone knows the problem and constraints. Next comes Mission, which states the task and purpose succinctly. After that, Execution outlines how the mission will be carried out, including tasks to units and the scheme of maneuver. Then Admin and Logistics covers sustainment, maintenance, supply, and other support needed to keep the plan going. Finally, Command and Control defines the command relationships, succession, and communications that will tie everything together.

So the best answer follows that exact flow: Situation, Mission, Execution, Admin and Logistics, Command and Control. It keeps the reasoning coherent: you understand the situation, define the objective, plan actions, ensure support, and then establish who does what and how they stay in touch.

Other options disrupt this logical progression. Starting with Command and Control places coordination details before you’ve explained the context and task. Beginning with Execution before clarifying the mission leaves the plan without a clear purpose. Starting with Admin and Logistics or other off-sequence starts by front-loading support or other elements, which undermines understanding of the operation’s aim and the planned actions.