Which OPORD section details the sustainment needs to support the operation?

• A. Intelligence Paragraph
• B. Execution Paragraph
• C. Mission Paragraph
• D. Sustainment Paragraph

Answer: (D)

The Sustainment Paragraph is where planners lay out how the operation will be supported logistically. It specifies what sustainment is required—like supplies, maintenance, transportation, medical support, field services, and personnel replacements—and who will provide it, how it will be delivered, and the priorities and timing for support. This section ties the operation’s tempo to the resources available and ensures units can stay fueled, equipped, and protected throughout the mission. The other sections don’t cover these logistics details: Intelligence focuses on enemy, weather, and terrain; the Execution section describes how the operation will be conducted and who does what; and the Mission paragraph states the task and purpose.