FMF 105 General combat Leadership Fundamentals Flashcards
Identify and explain the nine common elements found in a combat environment.
Violent, unnerving sights and sounds
Casualties
Confusion and lack of information
Isolation
Communications breakdown
Individual discomfort and physical fatigue
Fear, stress, and mental fatigue
Continuous operations
Homesickness
Explain the characteristics that enable Marines and Sailors to overcome fear. [
Morale, Discipline, Espirit De Corps, Proficiency, motivation
Explain the characteristic “Morale” that enable Marines and Sailors to overcome fear.
The capacity of an individual or unit to maintain belief in the team or mission,
particularly in the face of opposition or hardship. Morale improves unit cohesion,
and can be measured by the ability of a unit to pull together persistently and
consistently to complete the mission.
Explain the characteristic “Discipline” that enable Marines and Sailors to overcome fear.
The assertion of willpower over more base desires, and is usually understood in
conjunction with self-control. It ensures prompt obedience to orders and initiation of
appropriate action in the absence of orders in both individuals and units.
Explain the characteristic “Espirit de Corps” that enable Marines and Sailors to overcome fear.
A French expression meaning “Spirit of Corps”. It denotes a strong-shared unit
spirit, mutual solidarity and fellowship, sense of duty, and devotion to a cause
among the unit’s members. It exemplifies not only the fighting spirit, but the pride
for the unit and country, and the devotion and loyalty to the other members of the
unit that the men and women fight and serve with.
Explain the characteristic “Proficiency” that enable Marines and Sailors to overcome fear.
The technical, tactical, and physical ability to perform the job or mission.
Explain the characteristic “Motivation” that enable Marines and Sailors to overcome fear.
Compels people to act, based on needs, desires, and impulses.
What is BAMCIS
Begin PLanning
Arrange for reconnaissance
Make reconnaissance
complete the plan
issue the order
Supervise
Explain B in BAMCIS
- Use METT-T (Mission, Enemy, Terrain, Troops, and Time Available) to begin
estimates of the situation based on the content of the order received from the
next senior echelon.
Terrain orientation as seen from a vantage point, map, or aerial photograph.
Plan use of available time for personal/subordinates reconnaissance and
planning
Movement of the unit (when movement and planning cannot be conducted.
concurrently)
Formulate a tentative plan of action based on the preliminary estimate of the
situation, the higher commander’s order, and the commander’s intent.
Explain A in BAMCIS
Reconnaissance
Movement of the unit, to include the route, persons to accompany the
commander/leader and the schedule of prearranged meetings with adjacent
and supporting unit leaders.
Subordinate leaders are notified of the time and place where the order will be
issued and a time and place for prearranged meetings with adjacent and
supporting unit leaders for coordination.
Explain M in BAMCIS
Revise the estimate of the situation and preliminary plan, as necessary.
Select a vantage point from which to orient subordinates.
Effect coordination with adjacent and supporting unit leaders, as planned.
Confirm tactical control measures.
Explain C in BAMCIS
Receive recommendations.
Complete the estimate and arrive at a decision.
Prepare the order.
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Explain I in BAMCIS
Orient subordinate leaders.
Ensure a thorough understanding of the orientation.
Utilize standard operation order format.
Ensure a thorough understanding of the order.
Explain S in BAMCIS
The planning and preparation by subordinates and the conduct of operations.
