(O Heading) Copy ## of ## copies

Issuing headquarters

Place of issue

Date-time group of signature

Message reference number

(Note) Include the full heading if attachment is distributed separately from the base order or higher-level attachment.

(Annex Title) ANNEX R (REPORTS) TO OPERATION PLAN/ORDER [number] [(codename)]—[issuing headquarters] [(classification of title)]

(References) References: List documents essential to understanding the attachment.

List maps and charts first. Map entries include series number, country, sheet names or numbers, edition, and scale.

List other references in subparagraphs labeled as shown.

Doctrinal references for this annex include FM 6-0 and FM 6-99.

Time Zone Used Throughout the Order: Write the time zone established in the base plan or order.

Reports. List all reports (formats, submission standards and times) not covered in unit standard operating procedures. Specify reporting requirements for all assigned, attached, operational control, and tactical control command relationships.

(Acknowledge) ACKNOWLEDGE: Include only if attachment is distributed separately from the base plan or order.

(Sig Block) [Commander’s last name]

[Commander’s rank]

(Note) The commander or authorized representative signs the original copy. If the representative signs the original, add the phrase “For the Commander.” The signed copy is the historical copy and remains in the headquarters’ files.

(Official) OFFICIAL:

(Sig Block) [Authenticator’s name]

[Authenticator’s position]

(Note) Use only if the commander does not sign the original attachment. If the commander signs the original, no further authentication is required. If the commander does not sign, the signature of the preparing staff officer requires authentication and only the last name and rank of the commander appear in the signature block.

(Attachments) ATTACHMENTS List lower-level attachment (appendixes, tabs, and exhibits).

(Distribution) DISTRIBUTION: Show only if distributed separately from the base order or higher-level attachments.