Advising new arrivals or newly attached units of procedures followed in the organization. Reducing confusion and errors. Many SOP items are derived from the personnel and equipment available to the organization. Other SOP items are a function of good tactics and techniques. Leaders can establish SOP items based on how they can operate most efficiently and best prepare their unit for combat.
SOPs remain in effect unless modified by an order.
Uniform and protective equipment. Scheduled and unscheduled reports. Command and control. Procedures for organizing for combat. Chain of command.