Which OPORD paragraph is written by the Team Leader?

• A. Situation
• B. Mission
• C. Execution
• D. Command and Control

Answer: (C)

Translating the mission into actionable tasks is the role of the Execution paragraph. In an OPORD, Execution is where the plan becomes real actions on the ground. The Team Leader takes the higher command’s mission and turns it into specific tasks for team members, assigns duties, and lays out the sequence of actions, including coordinating moves, priorities, and timing. This section also includes any coordinating instructions, safety considerations, and how different elements will work together to achieve the objective.

The other paragraphs set context or control the framework rather than detailing the day-to-day actions. The Situation explains the enemy, terrain, and weather, and is typically prepared with input from higher levels. The Mission restates the task from higher command, framed as why the operation is being conducted. Command and Control describes leadership, responsibility, and communications structure. So the paragraph that a Team Leader writes to guide what everyone does, when, and how to execute the plan is the Execution section.