Which order directs forces in execution of an operation?

• A. WARNORD
• B. FRAGORD
• C. OPORD
• D. A directive that directs forces in execution of an operation

Answer: (C)

This item tests recognizing which order actually directs forces as they carry out a mission. The correct choice is OPORD, because it is the formal directive that translates the plan into actionable instructions for execution—assigning tasks to units, sequencing actions, and laying out coordinating and support details so everything happens in the right place and at the right time. WARNORD provides early notice that an operation is planned but does not itself direct execution, and FRAGORD is a fragmentary order used to modify an already issued order during the operation. So the Operations Order is the one that directs how the operation will be executed.