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A-20. The WARNORD follows the five-paragraph OPORD format and includes the following items, at a minimum:

• Type of operation.
• General location of operation.
• Initial operational timeline.
• Reconnaissance to initiate.
• Movement to initiate.
• Planning and preparation instructions (to include planning timeline).
• Information requirements.
• Commander’s critical information requirements.

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