After receiving the WARNO, what is the first duty to the team leader?

• A. Post operation review
• B. Emergency assault plan
• C. Reconnaissance briefing
• D. Maintenance schedule

Answer: (B)

After receiving a WARNO, the immediate priority is to turn the warning into a concrete plan of action that the team leader can use to begin the mission. Presenting an emergency assault plan accomplishes that by translating the warning information into actionable steps, tempo, and tasking. It gives the leader a clear picture of how the team will initiate the action, what resources are needed, and who is responsible for the initial tasks. This early plan enables rapid decision-making, risk assessment, and assignment of roles so operations can begin without delay while further details are refined.

Post-operation review comes after the mission, not at the outset. A reconnaissance briefing is important, but it typically follows once an initial plan is in place and more specifics are sought. A maintenance schedule deals with sustainment and logistics and isn’t the first step in directing the immediate assault.