Paragraph 2

Question 1

Paragraph 2: The Mission Statement

the 5 W’s

Answer 1

Who
What
Where
When
Why

Question 2

Paragraph 2: The Mission Statement

The 5 W’s continued:

Answer 2

1) Who = 1st Squad
2) What = Attacks
3) Where = In VIC , EG123 456
4) When = NLT 2000 (no later than) or NET
if we start attack too early could have negative effect on mission overall
5) Why = IOT (in order to) (e.g. seize key terrain)

If your mission statement is longer than 1 sentence, you are wrong

Question 3

What of the 5 W’s does the Captain argue is most important?

Answer 3

The Why

Let’s say you are in squad ambush and job is to protect 2nd Platoon’s right flank, IOT protect 2nd Platoon’s right flank

The goal of this mission is that the right flank of 2nd platoon is protected. Why is most important because the WHAT can change to fit the Why.