Tactical Planning

Question 1

Explain the (6) Troop Leading Steps? Hint: BAMCIS

Answer 1

1. Begin Planning
2. Arrange Reconnaissance and Coordination
3. Make Reconnaissance
4. Complete the Plan
5. Issue the Order
6. Supervise

Question 2

What is the Five-Paragraph Order structure?

Answer 2

Orientation
* Boundaries
* Key Tx (OCOKAW)
* Significant TCMs

Situation
* Enemy (C/D/S, Caps/Lims, EMLCOA)
* Friendly (Higher’s Mission & Intent, Adj, Supp, Att/Det)

Mission
* Task
* Purpose

Execution
* Commander’s Intent
* Concept of Ops (SOM (DDFTC) & FSP (TPME))
* Tasks
* Coordinating Instructions (timeline, added TCMs, primary/alternate routes, formations, DFL, RFL, Engagement Criteria, Target Precedence, Lost Marine Plan, Go/No-Go Criteria, No Comm Plan

Administration and Logistics
Administration
* EPW
* CASEVAC
* Resupply
* Comms

Logistics
* Chow and Water
* Batteries
* Ammo

Command and Signal
Signal
* Comms plan, challenge and pass, near/far recognition, frequencies and callsigns, brevity codes, pyro plan

Command
* Location of key leaders
* Succession of command