The Troop Leading Procedures (TLP) are a systematic approach to planning, preparing, and executing military operations at the small-unit level,[1] particularly in the U.S. Army and Marine Corps. It extends the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP) to the small-unit level, placing primary responsibility for planning on the commander or small-unit leader. The TLP is a dynamic process used by small-unit leaders to analyze a mission, develop a plan, and prepare for an operation. It is designed to be a flexible and adaptable framework for leaders to make timely decisions and ensure successful mission execution. The TLP consists of a series of steps that can be completed in any order or concurrently, serving as guideposts for small unit leaders to utilize their resources effectively.[2]