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APPENDIX C
FORMAT AND EXAMPLE ORDER OF BATTLE ANNEX TO PERINTREP FORMAT
Format of Order of Battle Annex. Omit items not applicable and renumber remaining paragraphs.
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ORDER OF BATTLE
Annex____ , (OB) to PERINTREP NO.____ ,____ , Corps____
1. COMPOSITION AND DISPOSITION (see appendix 1, overlay). An overlay is usually attached to present the graphic display of enemy units. The initial subparagraphs always contain information pertaining to organization. Information concerning identification and disposition is listed by mentioning the highest echelons first, followed by subordinate units from left to right, or top to bottom, as displayed on the overlay. Related items may be combined and presented in a single entry.
2. STRENGTH. Report information pertaining to enemy personnel, weapons, and equipment losses during the period. Replacement rates and strength figures of individual units may be listed.
3. TACTICS. Report only new tactics and deviations from prescribed tactical doctrine.
4. TRAINING. Report new development and recent changes in training programs or methods of special training undertaken by the enemy since the initiation of hostilities.
5. LOGISTICS. Report those items which will affect current enemy operations such as supply status, supply systems, and locations of supply facilities.
6. COMBAT EFFECTIVENESS. Report data on the combat effectiveness of enemy units, either of the entire force or of a major tactical unit. List items indicating morale, esprit, quality of troops and commanders. The ability of the enemy unit to accomplish its expected mission is expressed.
7. MISCELLANEOUS DATA. List personalities, unit history, field post office (FPO), code numbers and names, order of battle changes, and any other item of order of battle intelligence that cannot be properly inserted in preceding paragraphs.
Acknowledge.
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Distribution:
OFFICIAL
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