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Appendix E E-14 FM 3-81 09 November 2021 [CLASSIFICATION] b. Area of Operations. Describe the AO. Refer to the appropriate map by its subparagraph under references; for example, “Map, reference (b).” Refer to appendix 2 (Operation Overlay) to Annex C (Operations) as required. (1) Terrain. Describe the aspects of terrain that impact operations. Refer to Annex B (Intelligence) as required. (2) Weather. Describe the aspects of weather that impact operations. Refer to Annex B (Intelligence) as required. (Place the classification and title of the OPLAN or OPORD and the issuing headquarters at the top of the second and any subsequent pages of the base plan or order.) c. Enemy Forces. Refer to Annex B (Intelligence). (Describe the threat to the base, to include the composition, disposition, location, movements, estimated strengths, including terrorist organizations and reconnaissance elements.) d. Friendly Forces. Refer to base order, Annex A (Task Organization), and Annex C (Operations). (List information on friendly forces not covered by this OPORD, to include the mission of the next higher headquarters and adjacent bases as well as units not under base command whose actions will affect or assist the defense of the base. These units may include security forces, fire support, special operations forces, cyberspace operations forces, engineers, CBRN units, military police, EOD, HN military or police organizations, and government and nongovernmental organizations of both the U.S. and HN.) e. Interagency, Intergovernmental, and Nongovernmental Organizations. Identify and describe other organizations in the AO that may impact physical security or the implementation of physical security procedures. f. Civil Considerations. Describe the critical aspects of the civil situation that impact base defense. Refer to Annex K (Civil Affairs Operations) as required. View civil considerations through a base defense perspective by using operation and mission variables. g. Attachments and Detachments. If pertinent, list the units or assets that are attached to or are detached from the issuing headquarters. State when each attachment or detachment is effective (for example, on order or on commitment of the reserve) if different from the effective time of the base order. Do not repeat information that is already listed in Annex A (Task Organization). h. Assumptions. List the assumptions that are specific to base defense which support the OPORD development. 2. Mission. Provide a clear concise statement of the base commander’s defense mission. 3. Execution. a. Commander’s Intent. (The commander discusses how the development of the defense is envisioned and establishes overall command priorities. This subparagraph should provide subordinates sufficient guidance to act upon if contact is lost or disrupted.) b. Concept of Operation. (Briefly describe how the commander believes the overall operation should progress. Define the areas, buildings, and other facilities considered critical, and establish priorities for their protection.) (1) Phasing. (Set forth, if necessary, the phases of the operation as they are anticipated by the commander.) (2) Scheme of Maneuver. (Describe the organization of the ground security forces, the assignment of elements to counter standoff and penetrating attacks to include the base boundary patrol concept of operation and establishment of a defense with primary, alternate, and supplementary defensive positions, as well as reaction force responsibilities. Describe the purpose of counterattacks and set work priorities.) (3) Scheme of Fires. (State plans for employing AMD and supporting fires, such as mortars and other indirect-fire assets, smoke, and aviation support.) c. Tasks for Subordinate Elements. (If not previously described, this and succeeding subparagraphs should set forth the specific tasks for each subordinate defense element listed in the Task Organization.) d. Reserve. (The next-to-last subparagraph of paragraph 3 contains instructions to the base’s mobile reserve.) Figure E-2. Example format for a base camp defense plan (continued)