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FM/G405 · Deployment planning

Task Organisation and Support

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11 cards
Published
23 Sep 2026
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Task Organise an ORBAT

Organise available elements into an effective order of battle based on the mission, capabilities and operational requirements.

  • Identify the tasks and capabilities required to accomplish the mission.
  • Assign appropriate elements to each task based on their role, capability and availability.
  • Establish clear command relationships and reporting chains.
  • Balance the distribution of combat power between elements.
  • Ensure supporting elements are positioned within the command structure where required.
  • Account for player numbers, specialist availability and expected mission circumstances.
  • Communicate the ORBAT to affected leaders before the operation.
  • Adjust the ORBAT when mission requirements, player numbers or circumstances change.

Command and Support Relationships

Command relationships define who has the authority to issue tasks to an element. Support relationships define which element receives priority from a supporting capability without necessarily transferring command.

When attaching an element or assigning support, clarify:

  • Who issues tasks
  • Who sets priorities
  • Who receives reports
  • Who provides sustainment
  • Which communications network is used
  • When the relationship begins
  • When the relationship ends
  • How the element returns to its parent formation

This is particularly important for vehicles, reconnaissance, engineers, EOD, logistics, medical support, fires, aviation and unmanned systems.

Coordinate Supporting Assets

Integrate supporting assets into the manoeuvre plan.

  • Identify support requirements for each phase.
  • Set priorities for relevant supporting assets.
  • Establish command or support relationships.
  • Define timings, triggers, locations and restrictions.
  • Confirm supporting elements understand the manoeuvre plan.
  • Prevent conflicting or duplicated support activity.
  • Reallocate support when the main effort or situation changes.

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