SGTS COURSE TACTICAL TOOLS
COMBAT TECHNIQUES AND APPLICATION
MODULE EXAM QUESTIONS SOLUTIONS
UNIT TACTICS GUIDE 2026
◉ TACTICAL THOUGHT PROCESS OVERVIEW
Answer: Mett-T Analysis
Enemy most likely COA
Exploitation Plan
Scheme of maneuver
Fire support plan
Tasks
◉ METT-T Analysis (Estimate of the Situation)
Answer: The key is for the leader to conduct a detailed analysis to
mitigate risk and to drive decisions that support development of a
tactically sound plan.
•Mission Analysis - The leader must understand specified and
implied tasks of the mission issued by higher.
•Enemy Analysis - The leader evaluates the enemy's combat power
and the conditions under which enemy assets can be employed.
, •Terrain and Weather Analysis - The leader analyzes the effects of
Observation, Cover and Concealment, Obstacles, Key terrain,
Avenues of approach, and Weather (OCOKA-W) on possible friendly
and enemy plans.
•Troops and Fire Support Available - The leader must understand
the combat power available to bring to the fight and how adjacent
and supporting units will support mission success.
•Time/Space/Logistics Analysis - The leader must identify the time
available for each phase of the mission, time constraints and
restraints from higher, time/space considerations for enemy and
friendly movement, logistics required, and gaps
◉ Enemy Most Likely Course of Action (EMLCOA)
Answer: Based on an increased understanding of the situation
through the detailed analysis (METT-T), turn the map around, and
ask yourself: "What would I do if I were the enemy?"
•Predict the EMLCOA or enemy scheme of maneuver. The detail
required for an EMLCOA is based on the tactical situation. However,
there are two things that must be considered when developing the
EMLCOA.
The enemy's current tactical activity, which includes patrolling,
location and orientation of crew-served weapons, composition and
orientation of his engagement area, LP/Ops, etc.
The enemy's actions on contact; this is the enemy reaction when we
impose our combat power upon him.
COMBAT TECHNIQUES AND APPLICATION
MODULE EXAM QUESTIONS SOLUTIONS
UNIT TACTICS GUIDE 2026
◉ TACTICAL THOUGHT PROCESS OVERVIEW
Answer: Mett-T Analysis
Enemy most likely COA
Exploitation Plan
Scheme of maneuver
Fire support plan
Tasks
◉ METT-T Analysis (Estimate of the Situation)
Answer: The key is for the leader to conduct a detailed analysis to
mitigate risk and to drive decisions that support development of a
tactically sound plan.
•Mission Analysis - The leader must understand specified and
implied tasks of the mission issued by higher.
•Enemy Analysis - The leader evaluates the enemy's combat power
and the conditions under which enemy assets can be employed.
, •Terrain and Weather Analysis - The leader analyzes the effects of
Observation, Cover and Concealment, Obstacles, Key terrain,
Avenues of approach, and Weather (OCOKA-W) on possible friendly
and enemy plans.
•Troops and Fire Support Available - The leader must understand
the combat power available to bring to the fight and how adjacent
and supporting units will support mission success.
•Time/Space/Logistics Analysis - The leader must identify the time
available for each phase of the mission, time constraints and
restraints from higher, time/space considerations for enemy and
friendly movement, logistics required, and gaps
◉ Enemy Most Likely Course of Action (EMLCOA)
Answer: Based on an increased understanding of the situation
through the detailed analysis (METT-T), turn the map around, and
ask yourself: "What would I do if I were the enemy?"
•Predict the EMLCOA or enemy scheme of maneuver. The detail
required for an EMLCOA is based on the tactical situation. However,
there are two things that must be considered when developing the
EMLCOA.
The enemy's current tactical activity, which includes patrolling,
location and orientation of crew-served weapons, composition and
orientation of his engagement area, LP/Ops, etc.
The enemy's actions on contact; this is the enemy reaction when we
impose our combat power upon him.
