text: Planning for Short-Range Air Defense Operations
  TLP Step 4–Initiate movement. The battery begins its movement from the port of debarkation,
  assembly area, or other start point to the BCT's location. The deployment considers route suitability and the
  terrain to be negotiated. Reconnaissance, selection, and occupation of position (also known as RSOP)
  procedures, in accordance with the battery's standard operating procedures, are initiated.
  TLP Step 5–Conduct reconnaissance. A leader's reconnaissance is conducted to verify the plan. The
  battery commander and platoon leaders must determine if the tentative map-selected locations will allow
  immediate occupation for accomplishment of the mission. Ground reconnaissance verifies whether the terrain
  provides good natural concealment; has access roads for primary and alternate routes into the position;
  provides good observation, fields of fire, and areas of search; and has firm ground that will support the weight
  of the equipment.
  * Coordination is effected with the supported commanders to ensure that there is no conflict in
  positioning the battery and platoons’ shooters and sensors.
  * A back-brief takes place on terrain that offers visibility to the battery or platoon AO. This sequence
  will allow the commander and platoon leaders to further adjust the plan as necessary to
  synchronize platoon fires, identifying dead spaces and defense weaknesses (ground and air).
  TLP Step 6–Complete the plan. The battery commander briefs the BCT commander and staff on the
  air defense plan. The commander ensures that requested support has been identified and acted upon by the
  BCT. After final approval of the plan by the BCT commander, the battery commander briefs the battalion
  commander of any adjustments to the initial battery plan.
  TLP Step 7–Issue order. The battery commander issues the order to the battery and platoon leaders.
  The platoon leaders, in turn, brief their subordinate leaders. The plan may be issued in hard copy, digitally,
  or verbally. If time permits, hard copies or digital versions are transmitted. Verbal transmission may be
  required when time is limited.
  TLP Step 8–Supervise and refine. The battery commander and platoon leaders conduct back briefs
  with their subordinates immediately after the order has been issued to ensure the mission, intent, and tasks to
  subordinate units are understood.