WARNING ORDER (WARNO)

This WARNO serves as an early notice of an upcoming operation. It gives essential context and preparatory instructions without full detail. A full OPORD and live briefing will follow.

Issued By:

[Callsign or Unit Leader Name]

Date / Time:

[DD MMM YYYY] – [HHMM HRS]

Operation Name:

[Codename or short descriptor]

Execution Window:

[Planned date/time of live operation]

1. SITUATION

A short description of the operational environment and trigger conditions.

General conditions in the AO
Known or suspected enemy activity
Key allied units involved

Example:
“Enemy militia forces are massing outside VERDANT RIDGE. SPECTRE units are expected to interdict prior to a potential offensive.”

2. MISSION

The current working objective (subject to change in OPORD).

Example:
“SPECTRE Devilbirds are to prepare for a sweep-and-clear of Objective IRON and secure the surrounding settlement.”

3. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Expected time of OPORD briefing: [HHMM HRS]
Confirm availability of team leads
Begin prep: loadouts, radios, staging gear
Suggested review: recent ROEs, current SOPs

4. SPECIAL NOTES (Optional)

Mods or assets in use
Environmental/visibility considerations
Language pack or map-specific details
Known ROE adjustments
Comms reminders or challenge/pass codes (if known)

Example:
“Operation to take place under low visibility. NVG loadouts recommended. Full brief at 2030 HRS.”