A battalion Commander conducts a planning session to develop an OPORD for an upcoming operation. This session would fall under which Risk Management level?

The correct choice is the operational level. In military terms, the operational level encompasses the planning and execution processes that translate strategic objectives into tactical actions. During the planning session to develop an Operation Order (OPORD), the battalion commander is focused on the broader context of the mission and how to effectively employ resources, coordination, and tactics to achieve objectives in a specific operational environment.

This level goes beyond individual tactics that a squad or platoon might use in the field (which would pertain to the tactical level) and instead aligns directly with the larger operational framework that impacts multiple units and their missions. Therefore, planning sessions, such as the one mentioned where a battalion commander leads discussions on operational execution and risks, directly align with the operational level of risk management.