7-46 Orders Dev Tips

Narrator: The goal of orders development is to capture the planning products in a clear, concise, and understandable manner, to convey the operation through common understanding by packaging it in the standard format, and to get the commander's approval of the completed plan or order. Remember, when writing plans or orders words matter. Writers must remain consistent in their use of approved terminology, particularly tactical tasks. Updated SOPs are also critical to producing a concise plan or order. The order should only address topics specific or unique to an operation or location. For orders that apply to joint and combined forces, collaborative orders development should be performed.