Field Leadership Evaluation Report (FLER) — Training Aide
Rate the OC's OPORD brief and lane execution E / P / C / U. Capture facts here, then use Generate SOAR to prefill Form 156-4 Observation from rated items — or open the SOAR card directly.
WARNO / Terrain Model· Briefing
WARNO**
Major · U = 3 infractionsLocation & type of operation; task team leaders; initial timeline (mission complete, ORP, SP, RXLs, OPORD brief, TL tasks).
ATP 3-21.8
Terrain Model**
Major · U = 3 infractionsDepicts concept of the operation; uses the model to build shared understanding.
ATP 3-21.8 page A-10
Situation· Briefing
Area of Operations (AO)
OBTF, current position, OBJ location; briefs AO boundaries accurately.
ATP 3-21.8 A-6
Area of Interest (AI)
Area defined by enemy reserve or fires assets; briefs AI with terrain-model aid.
ATP 3-21.8 A-10 / JP 3-0
Terrain**
Major · U = 3 infractionsOAKOC (enemy and friendly); effects on both forces.
ATP 3-21.8 A-10–A-15
Weather
IAW FRAGO — wind, temp, visibility, precip, cloud cover, humidity; effects on forces.
ATP 3-21.8 A-17
Enemy Composition
Type of forces, equipment, reserve, and triggers for fires.
ATP 3-21.8 A-18
Enemy Disposition
Location, position, and current fighting posture.
ATP 3-21.8 A-18
Enemy Strength
Qualitative assessment — how much do they have?
ATP 3-21.8 A-18–A-19
Capabilities
Enemy capabilities including max effective ranges for weapons systems.
ATP 3-21.8 A-19
Recent Activities
Enemy recent activities and intentions.
ATP 3-21.8 A-19
MLCOA
Enemy most likely course of action — FASDC COA distilled from higher/PLT order (Paragraph 1 — Enemy).
ATP 3-21.8 A-17–A-18
MDCOA
Enemy most dangerous course of action — distinct from MLCOA; FASDC from higher/PLT order (Paragraph 1 — Enemy).
ATP 3-21.8 A-17–A-18
High HQ
1 & 2 levels up — commander’s intent nested in the larger picture.
ATP 3-21.8 page A-8
Mission· Briefing
Mission Statement**
Major · U = 3 infractions5Ws format, correct tactical task; repeats the mission statement.
ADP 5-0 / FM 6-0 page C-12
Execution (Plan)· Briefing
Course of Action (COA) Statement
Purpose; how; decisive point and why; risk mitigation; end state (friendly, enemy, terrain, CIV).
ATP 3-21.8 page A-29
Concept of the Operation**
Major · U = 3 infractionsOutlines phases and critical tasks within each phase.
ADP 5-0 page 5-2
Scheme of Maneuver**
Major · U = 3 infractionsBy phase: starts/ends, FOOM, direction of travel, weapons control, triggers, PLs, DFCM, PACE, fires.
ATP 3-21.8 page A-30/A-31
Task to Subordinate Units
Correct task and purpose; ME/SE; special teams.
ADP 5-0 page 3-2 / FM 6-0
Coordinating Instructions
RXLs, timelines, ROE, CCIRs.
ATP 3-21.8 pg. 6-16–18
Sustainment· Briefing
Class I
CL I on hand.
ATP 3-21.8 E-37–E-39 & 7-9–7-11
Class V
Quantity of CL V by type on hand.
ATP 3-21.8 E-37–E-39 & 7-9–7-11
Class VIII
CL VIII on hand and medical equipment.
ATP 3-21.8 E-37–E-39 & 7-9–7-11
CASEVAC Plan
CASEVAC plan and CCP locations by phase.
ATP 3-21.8 E-37–E-39 & 7-9–7-11
Command and Signal· Briefing
Location of Leaders
PL, PSG & SL position during the mission.
ATP 3-21.8 page 6-7
Succession of Command
Logical succession of command.
TC 3-25.26
PACE for Communication
Logical PACE plan.
ATP 3-21.8 page 6-7 & 6-8
Challenge / Password / Number Combo
Briefs both challenge/password and number combo.
ATP 3-21.8 page 6-7 & 6-8
Additional (Brief)· Briefing
Confirmation Briefs
Proper confirmation briefs with TLs.
ATP 3-21.8 2-35
Confidence
Doctrinal knowledge, shared understanding, command presence.
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Execution (Lane)· Lane
Execute RXLs
ROC drill / battle drill rehearsals.
ATP 3-21.8 page A-36
Remains Oriented on the OBJ**
Major · U = 3 infractionsCadre may re-orient once. No-Go if OC remains disoriented.
TC 3-25.26 / ATP 3-21.8 CH 3
Controls Movement
Appropriate formation and movement techniques; oriented on the OBJ.
TC 3-25.26 / ATP 3-21.8 CH 3
Conducts Recon of OBJ
Pinpoints OBJ without compromising the formation.
ATP 3-21.8
Refine the Plan
Implements recon information to confirm or deny the plan.
ATP 3-21.8 Pages 7-7 to 7-8
Contingency Plan (GOTWA)
Logical 5-point contingency when separated from the main body.
ATP 3-21.8
Security
Security when moving, halted, and on the OBJ; can delegate with SL spot checks.
ATP 3-21.8 CH 3-9 to 3-40
Reports
SP, ORP, phase lines, initial contact, initiation of SBF, actions on complete.
ATP 3-21.8 Page J-10 / 7-13
Special Teams
Utilizes appropriate special teams at the appropriate time.
TC 3-21.76
Violence of Action
Squad gains and maintains the initiative on the OBJ.
TC 3-21.76 / ATP 3-21.8 App A
Fire Control Measures**
Major · U = 3 infractionsControls direct fire using PACE, shift/lift, briefed triggers. Fratricide is automatic No-Go.
ATP 3-21.8 Page J-8 & J-9
Tactical Movement
Low/high ready as appropriate; cover/concealment; IMT; noise/light discipline.
ATP 3-21.8 Page J-8 & J-9 / CH 3
Decision Making**
Major · U = 3 infractionsPrompt, sound decisions with limited hesitation that contribute to success.
ATP 3-21.8
Command and Control**
Major · U = 3 infractionsMaintains C2 at all times.
ATP 3-21.8
9-Line
Timely 9-line with correct information in proper sequence.
STP 21-1 PG 3-19
LACE Report
Update on liquids, ammo, casualties, and equipment.
TC 3-21.76
Prepared for Follow-On Operations
Reconsolidates/reorganizes while maintaining tactical posture and security.
ATP 3-21.8 Page 2-67 & 2-68
Overalls
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