text: Chapter 4
  protection, such as the maneuver battalions, the brigade command post, the brigade ammunition
  resupply point, and a bridge crossing site. A fixed-site asset will also have multiple subordinate
  elements within its area that require protection, vice the entire site; on an airfield, these may
  include the control tower, aircraft hangars, and the base operations center.
  TLP Step 2–Issue warning order. The initial WARNORD alerts the platoon leaders to the upcoming
  mission. The WARNORD addresses, at a minimum, movement time, platoon task organizations,
  commander's location, and support relationships. The commander ensures that the platoon leaders understand
  the commander's intent.
  TLP Step 3–Make a tentative plan. The commander considers the intelligence, operational, logistical,
  and security requirements in the battery plan. The battery commander identifies key items requiring
  coordination and acceptance by the supported commander.
  * The commander checks with the battalion S-2 for the latest air IPB information. The commander
  also coordinates with the supported BCT's or asset's S-2 and S-3 personnel to review the latest
  ground intelligence assessments and obtain any information on air activity. The commander
  should be cognizant of planned friendly air operations as well as past, current, or potential enemy
  air actions. Additionally, when in support of a BCT, the commander should be briefed on the
  BCT's current and upcoming plans.
  * The battery commander reviews the supported commander's protection prioritization list and
  drafts a protected asset list. This initial list proposes which assets can be defended by the battery,
  considering the AMD principles and tenets of employment. The battery commander meets with
  the BCT commander and staff (or those of another supported asset) and briefs them on the
  proposed list. The battery commander identifies the amount of defense the battery can provide to
  the defended assets and recommends the sensors to be employed. The platoons are task organized
  to meet the levels of protection required for the cited assets. The BCT commander approves the
  list or requests adjustments. The battery commander will agree to the adjustments or advise the
  BCT commander of potential risks to the mission if such adjustments were made. At the
  conclusion of the briefing, the protected asset list is confirmed.
  * Based on the identified NAIs in the BCT's area, the commander identifies target areas of interest,
  geographic areas where the battery can delay, disrupt, destroy, or influence the enemy activity or
  course of action. The commander develops a decision support template to determine the most
  likely courses of enemy action. The decision support matrix is developed by the battery
  commander to illustrate the scheme of maneuver to counter the enemy's COAs.
  * The battery generally relies on the BCT's brigade support battalion for feeding, Army-common
  supplies and repair parts, maintenance of common Army equipment, and petroleum products. The
  battery must rely on its parent battalion for air defense-specific maintenance and resupply. Contact
  teams and "push packages" may be positioned with the battery to provide on-site support.
  Contractor technical support may also be provided if available. Resupply of ammunition requires
  emphasis. The commander coordinates with the SHORAD battalion S-4 to identify where
  potential resupply points will be established and the method of resupply-pick-up or deliver.
  * The commander must be cognizant of the BCT's security plan and by-pass criteria for enemy units
  to determine how the battery needs to operate with respect to any security consideration. This will
  require further coordination once the battery arrives on site. The commander must also consider
  any requirements for force protection support from the asset. For instance, if there is a need for an
  air defense sensor to be placed outside the secured area of the asset, the sensor and crew may
  require some protection from enemy ground forces beyond that which the battery is capable of
  providing.
  * The battery commander briefs the battalion commander on the plan, as time and the situation
  permits. The battalion commander will provide any additional guidance or updates on the
  battalion's and division's plan.
  * The battery commander briefs the key battery and platoon leaders on the plan. The commander
  restates the battery's mission; addresses the assets to be defended; presents the plan of defense, to
  include platoon responsibilities and positions; identifies the key battery locations; and provides
  the movement order (start points and times, routes, and release points).