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Chapter 2 20 ATP 5-0.2-1 07 December 2020 visualization process, identifies the tactical problem, defines the AO, and lists the initial challenges. Although brief, initial guidance includes— Initial time allocations. Guidance on the planning approach (initiate ADM, conduct the full MDMP, abbreviate the MDMP, or conduct the RDSP). How to abbreviate the MDMP, if required. Necessary coordination to perform, including exchanging liaison officers. Authorized movements to initiate. Known specified and implied tasks. Information collection guidance to include reconnaissance and surveillance guidance (if tasking units are to conduct reconnaissance and surveillance). Collaborative planning times and locations. Initial information requirements (IRs). Things not to waste time on. Additional staff tasks. Step 1.6. Issue WARNORD #1 2-51. The last substep in receipt of mission is to issue a WARNORD to subordinate and supporting units. This order includes as much information as the staff knows and, at a minimum, it specifies the type of operation, general location of the operation, initial timeline, higher headquarter's mission and intent, general enemy situation, and any movement or IC to initiate. An example WARNORD follows: Paragraph 1 Area of operations. General enemy situation. Higher headquarter's two levels up mission and intent. Higher headquarter's mission and intent. Paragraph 2 Nothing required. Paragraph 3 Initial timeline. Required movements. Paragraph 4 Nothing required. Paragraph 5 Nothing required Annex A. Changes to task organization. Techniques. Have an initial commander’s guidance template that can facilitate the planning process (see figure I-2 on page 315 for an example). A template helps commanders organize their thoughts and ensures they do not forget any key guidance. It allows the staff to anticipate what to expect from the commander before beginning the MDMP. Lastly, a template helps a commander issue initial guidance—a step that is easily forgotten in a time-constrained environment. Immediately after a commander issues initial planning guidance, the COS, XO, or planning team lead refines the guidance by describing the type of order the staff will create, what annexes are required, and which staff section is responsible for which part of the order (if an SOP specifying this does not exist).