Which is NOT one of the five paragraphs of a standard OPORD?

• A. Situation
• B. Sustainment
• C. Intelligence
• D. Command and Control

Answer: (C)

Standard OPORDs are organized into five paragraphs: Situation, Mission, Execution, Sustainment, and Command and Control. Each paragraph serves a distinct purpose: Situation sets the environment, enemy and friendly forces context; Mission states the task to be accomplished; Execution explains how the plan will be carried out; Sustainment covers logistics, supply, maintenance, and support; Command and Control defines authorities, communications, and control measures.

Intelligence is essential, but it is not a standalone paragraph in the five-paragraph OPORD format. It’s typically addressed within the Situation (and sometimes Mission) or included in separate intelligence annexes or products. So, Intelligence does not fit as one of the five main OPORD paragraphs. The other options—Situation, Sustainment, and Command and Control—are indeed part of the standard five-paragraph structure.