Issuing orders - UNITAF Force Manual (FM)

FM/G312 - Issuing orders

Guide

FM/BG-1696 - Using CLAP when giving orders

Guide

Follow the CLAP mnemonic to use with every order:

Clear: issue direct, concise and actionable tasks.
Loud: ensure you are heard over chatter, comms and combat.
As an order: assert what you are saying is an order, and not something else like a question.
with Pauses: Break up the order in to short phrases separated by short pauses to allow the receiver to process the content.

Skill

FM/BS-1407 - Issue an order

Skill

When issuing an order, use the following format:

Who: who is expected to execute the order
What: the thing that needs to be done
When: when to start the execution

Skill

FM/BS-1408 - Act on orders

Skill

When given an order, confirm the order and make a plan and act to implement the intent of the order. When unable to act, make this clear to avoid misunderstandings or timing issues.

Skill

FM/BS-1409 - Disagree with orders

Skill

When disagreeing with a given order:

Communicate your objection
State the reason and
If possible suggest an alternative.

If despite the disagreement the order is confirmed, execute it to the best of your ability without complaint or argument.

Be mindful to not disagree with every order, keeping in mind that there might be reasons not yet apparent why the order is given.