Troop Leading Steps

Question 0

BAMCIS

Answer 0

B-begin planning
A-arrange for reconnaissance
M-make reconnaissance
C-complete the plan
I-issue orders
S-supervise

B includes METT-T

Question 1

Troop leading steps

Answer 1

BAMCIS

Question 2

Begin planning

Answer 2

Preliminary action. Use METT-T. As a guide to conduct detailed estimate of the situation.

Question 3

Begin Planning: METT-T

Answer 3

Estimation process.
M = mission analysis
E = enemy forces
T = terrain and weather/civil considerations
T = troops and fire support available
T = time/space/logistics

Question 4

Begin planning: mission analysis

Answer 4

Analyze commanders operations order to include listening for specified and implied task. Also listen for limitations or restrictions on the freedom of action of the friendly force. Limitations can include tactical control measures, rules of engagement, and the statements: “Be Prepared to”, “no later than”, “on order”, etc.

Question 5

Begin planning: enemy forces

Answer 5

Analyze enemy forces to develop the scheme of maneuver to counter enemy forces. Consider composition, disposition, and strength (Salute), capabilities and limitations (Draw-D), enemies most likely course of action (EMLCOA)

Question 6

Begin planning: terrain and weather

Answer 6

Unit leader must analyze six aspects of terrain and whether relevant to the mission. The six aspects (KOCOA-W)

Question 7

KOCOA-W

Answer 7

K = key terrain
O = observation
C = cover and concealment
O = obstacles
A = avenues of approach
W = weather

Question 8

Key terrain

Answer 8

What terrain could be used for weapons positions?
What terrain could Marine Units dominate or control to aid friendly units or prevent enemy approaches into or within the objective area?

Question 9

Observation

Answer 9

What can be seen and not be seen and from where?

What can and cannot be hit by fire?

Question 10

Cover and concealment

Answer 10

Where can I not be hit from enemy fire?

Where can I not be seen?

Question 11

Obstacles

Answer 11

What natural or man-made structures can delay, restrict or divert a maneuver or movement of a force?

Question 12

Avenues of approach

Answer 12

Mobility, movement and maneuver, advancement or withdrawal

Question 13

Weather

Answer 13

Temperature/humidity, precipitation, wind, clouds, visibility (day and night)

Question 14

When analyzing a terrains demographics, use ASCOPE to ensure you consider all aspects of a terrains population and its effect on a planted mission

Answer 14

A = areas
S = structures
C = capabilities
O = organizations
P = people
E = events

Question 15

Areas

Answer 15

Neighborhoods, provinces, municipalities, Economic-valued areas, government, cultural, and religious centers, socially and ethically defined areas

Question 16

Structures

Answer 16

Civilian structures such as hospitals, roads, bridges, etc.

Question 17

Capabilities

Answer 17

Analyze local governments capabilities, including the ability to continue providing services and resources, in the event of a conflict such as police presence and public health and safety. In the event of conflict, military commanders will prioritize these services to save, sustain and enhance life.

Question 18

Organizations

Answer 18

Political parties, religious communities, and governmental and nongovernmental organizations. Be cognizant of the activities, capabilities, and limitations.

Question 19

People

Answer 19

Local populations perception of military actions and operations. Individuals must be recognized for the potential of fake they have upon the operation. Indigenous people are usually defined as friendly, enemy, or third-party nonmilitary. Additionally important individuals (such as tribal, religious, or political leaders) are also identified in a manner similar to that which we identify key terrain. These leaders hold strategic value, regardless of whether friendly or enemy control is exerted.

Question 20

Events

Answer 20

Religious holidays, elections, or natural disasters can have a major effect on military operations.

Question 21

Begin planning: troop and fire support available

Answer 21

Attachments and detachments, fire support available, higher and adjacent units

Question 22

Begin planning: time, space, and logistics

Answer 22

The Last “T” in METT-T represents: Time, space, logistics

Question 23

Time

Answer 23

Refers to the time available that a platoon Cmdr. provides his squad leaders to prepare for a mission

Question 24

Space

Answer 24

For a combat related mission, space is the area of operation (AO) in which control and coordination measures are conducted. They include: tactical control measures, fire support coordination measures

Question 25

Logistics

Answer 25

Always remember the four B’s:

B = beans (chow)
B = bullets (ammunition)
B = Band-Aids (casualty evacuation)
B = bad guys (enemy prisoners of war)

Question 26

Arrange reconnaissance

Answer 26

Assumptions and estimates about the enemies situation, strength, and location must be confirmed. Conduct a personal reconnaissance of objectives, route, or defensive position. Review a map, aerial photos, or visual reconnaissance from a vantage point.

Question 27

Make reconnaissance

Answer 27

Actual conduct or execution of unit leaders reconnaissance of the enemy. Scouting the route to the objective and the objective is self. A personal reconnaissance may reveal new information about the estimated situation, such as identifying a better route or more enemy troops than estimated. Will either confirm the estimate a situation or reveal new or different information that may alter the plan.

Question 28

Complete The plan

Answer 28

Completing the plan should include SMEAC.

Question 29

SMEAC

Answer 29

S = situation
M = mission
E = execution
A = administration and logistics
C = command and control

Question 30

Issue the order

Answer 30

Issue the order (the full plan). Can be written, but is usually issued orally. Hey fragmentary order is a follow on order to the original operation order whereby only updated, or new information, is issued.

Question 31

Supervise

Answer 31

Often referred to as the most important troop leading step. Continuous and occurs throughout the entire combat orders process. The unit leader for that mission is ultimately responsible for and accountable for mission accomplishment, so it is important to ensure the mission goes as planned.