Advice on developing SOPs

2014-03-19T17:40:40-04:00

I'm currently serving in an HHC BSTB, in an IBCT. As the operations Sergeant I'm looking to develop an Operations SOP both in a Garrison and Tatical Envoirnments. My BN has no SOP, previous, or present. I'm starting from scratch, and was wondering if anyone out there had a current, or old one; or could point me in the right direction to get the ball rolling on this. Thanks.

Response by SFC James Baber made Mar 21 at 2014 2:20 AM

2014-03-21T02:20:05-04:00

There are tons of examples on the AKO search web, you just need to request permission from those particular units or SMEs for the posts to access them.

Good luck.

You can also check with your garrison G2/3 for any old ones or example templates that they have in their files for training purposes and then tweak them to your specific needs.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 21 at 2014 9:11 PM

2014-03-21T21:11:46-04:00

It all depends on the operations you're talking about. If you're just talking the HHC's operations (Orderly Room, training room, etc) each of those 'sections' should compose their own SOP closely related to that of the higher echelon's SOP for the corresponding S-shop. Of course you can't use everything that they have since not everything pertains to you so add and subtract material as needed. Your company First Sergeant and any Ops Sergeants Major are also a great resource when building a SOP and despite them being busy ask if you can get time with either--they'll respect you more for asking than creating a piece-meal SOP.

You can also go the route as SFC (R) Baber said as well and do Google and AKO searches or contact the G2/3 for templates. An additional resource you have is the Ft. Stewart COMET, they're all contracted retired military subject matter experts with a wealth of knowledge in their fields--your company's Warrant Officer or XO might know how to best get in contact with them.