TC 1-05
Decisionmaking, Plans, and Orders
Table 4-2. OCOKA guide
Acronym
Definition
Explanation
O
Observation
The leader considers ground that
and fields of fire
allows observation of the enemy
throughout the area of operation. The
leader considers fields of fire in terms
of the characteristics of the weapons
available (for example, maximum
effective range, the grazing fire,
required, the arming range, and time
of flight for antiarmor weapons).
C
Cover and
The leader looks for terrain that will
concealment
protect the unit from direct and indirect
fires (cover) and aerial and ground
observation (concealment).
O
In the attack, the leader considers the
effect of restrictive terrain on the ability
to maneuver. In the defense, the
leader considers how to tie in
obstacles to the terrain to disrupt, turn,
fix, or block an enemy force and
protect the unit from enemy assault.
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10 May 2005
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