The Army has been using the Operations Order for what seems like forever. The typical OPORD shell you see on the shelves is generally something that is cut and paste and just a frame from a Ranger Hand book that is designed for a cadet or a squad leader to use. This product, the CTOPS, is designed specifically for company grade officers to conduct operations in accordance with the OPORD process. T
his template is also a guide as you make your way through the rigorous process. For anything you can create on your own and have assembled, laminated, and printed at your local print shop/ office retail business is still going to cost you more and it won't have an up-to-date reference guide for friendly and enemy weapon systems including their most recent symbols (EFF. Limited Time Offer 20 Dollars plus 5 dollar shipping charge for anyone not in Georgia, for a template that will endure the planning process with you but will also endure the elements.
