Battle procedure

Question 1

Def Estimate

Answer 1

An estimate of a military situation is a logical process of reasoning by which a commander considers all the circumstances affecting the situation and decides on a course of action (COA) to take to accomplish the mission.

Question 2

The Sequence of a Military Estimate

Answer 2

Step 1: Conduct Mission Analysis;
Step 2: Identify and consider the relevant factors;
Step 3: Consider courses open; and
Step 4: Select the best course of action and translate it into a plan.

Question 3

Mission Analysis def

Answer 3

is a logical process for extracting and deducing from a superior’s orders the tasks necessary to fulfill a mission. BIG PICTURE

Question 4

What does the mission analysis process ensures

Answer 4

full understanding of the mission and identifies those tasks that are essential to mission accomplishment

Question 5

Superiors’ Intent def

Answer 5

In order to put your own actions into full context, you are required to understand your immediate superior’s intent and Concept of Operations as well as his/her superior’s intent.

Question 6

What are my assigned tasks

Answer 6

those explicitly stated in the orders received from your superior

Question 7

What are my implied tasks

Answer 7

those that are required to be accomplished in order to achieve your mission

Question 8

What are constraints

Answer 8

Anything you can not do during your mission

Question 9

mission analysis lets you answer what qestions

Answer 9

Superiors’ Intent, Assigned and Implied Tasks, constraints, changes in the situation

Question 10

what factors directly influence the achievement of the mission

Answer 10

• enemy
• own forces
• ground and approaches to the objective
• resources
• time and space

Question 11

What factors are you considering about the enemy

Answer 11

Size, Activity, Locations, Units, tactics, Equipment, Habits, Intent, and Morale

Question 12

What factors are you considering about friendly forces

Answer 12

levels of command, flanking and support units, capabilities, disposition, doctrine and morale

Question 13

What factors are you considering about the ground

Answer 13

general (size, shape, and layout), obstacles, approaches, key terrain, vital ground, populated areas, and meteorology.

Question 14

What factors are you considering about the ground

Answer 14

personnel and equipment available to do the task (qualifications, backup pers/equipment)

Question 15

What factors are you considering about time and space

Answer 15

fixed timings, critical timings, locations/distances to move and through what type of terrain, time for preparation, time for execution, weather implications

Question 16

When analyzing a factor, how should you present every single factor in your head.

Answer 16

if the/so what … therefor I must

Question 17

When presenting COAs to the commander, what layout is suggested

Answer 17

pros/cons to COAs usually describing the difference in speed/tactical approach.

Question 18

What must be considered when formulating a plan

Answer 18

Will it achieve the goal, is it as simple as possible, can it accommodate the unexpected, are details explained, limitations covered, WWWWH