o the general conduct of
the operation, are embodied in a final subparagraph, designated as
3(x). It is particularly necessary that there be included in this
subparagraph the measures (e.g., as to cooperation, security,
intelligence, and the like) pertaining to freedom of action and
applicable to the force as a whole. Any tasks or instructions
applicable to individual task forces, only, will have been included in
the appropriate earlier subparagraph(s) (i.e., 3 (a), (b), (c), etc.).
To avoid repetition in these subparagraphs, coordinating instructions
applying to more than one task force may also be included, when
convenient to do so, in paragraph 3 (x).

Paragraph 3 (x) of Operation Plans and Battle Plans prescribes, in
addition to other applicable matters, the time and/or manner of
placing the plan in effect.

Paragraph 4 is the logistics paragraph. It sets forth the availability
of services and supplies, and describes and gives effect to the
general plan for the logistics support of the operation. If the
information and instructions as to logistics are long and detailed,
they may be embodied in a separate logistics plan, which is referred
to in paragraph 4, and is attached as an annex.

Paragraph 4 is not used for assigning tasks as to movement, either for
the Train or for any other subdivision of the force.

Paragraph 5 is the command paragraph. It contains instructions
considered necessary for the control of the command during the
operation, such as the plan of communications, zone time to be used,
rendezvous, and location of the commander. Paragraph 5 completes the
body.

The Ending consists of the signature, the list of annexes, the
distribution, and the authentication, as noted below:

The Signature of the commander issuing the directive, with his
rank and command title, is placed at the end, for example:
John Doe, Vice Admiral, Commander Northern Scouts.

Annexes consist of amplifying instructions which are so
extensive as to make them undesirable for inclusion in the
directive itself. They contain detailed instructions, in
written form or in the form of charts or sketches. Separate
Communications, Logistics, Sortie, Movement, Cruising,
Intelligence, Scouting, Screening, Approach and Deployment
Plans may be, and frequently are, disseminated as annexes to a
directive. Alternative Plans may also be annexed.

Annexes are referred to in the appropriate para