10-7. Ideally, a battalion headquarters issues at least three WARNORDs to subordinates when conducting the MDMP as depicted in figure 10-1. WARNORDs are issued upon receipt of mission, completion of mission analysis, and when the commander approves a COA. However, the number of WARNORDs is not fixed. WARNORDs serve a function in planning similar to that of fragmentary orders (FRAGORDs) during execution. Commanders may issue a WARNORD whenever they need to disseminate additional planning information or initiate necessary preparatory action, such as movement or reconnaissance.