CORPORAL'S COURSE (TACTICAL PLANNING)
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
The Troop Leading Steps are CORRECT ANSWER Begin planning
Arrange for reconnaissance and coordination
Make reconnaissance and coordination
Complete the planning
Issue the order
Supervise
BAMCIS overview CORRECT ANSWER The troop leading steps are meant to aid leaders in making tactically sound decisions, formulating plans, coherently communicating those plans, and Turing those decisions into action.
The receipt of a mission CORRECT ANSWER Triggers the troop leading steps
Warning order is CORRECT ANSWER An abbreviated set of instructions to inform of an impending action
The purpose of the estimate of the situation is CORRECT ANSWER to collect and analyze relevant information for developing, within the time limits and available information, the most effective solution to a problem.
estimate of the situation CORRECT ANSWER normally used in solving tactical problems, it is applicable to other military activities. It's as thorough as time and circumstances permit.
estimate of the situation CORRECT ANSWER are revised continuously as factors affecting the operation change, as new facts are recognized, as assumptions are replaced by facts or rendered invalid, or as changes to the mission are received or indicated. estimate of the situation CORRECT ANSWER Detailed analysis conducted before mission execution will increase the speed and accuracy of decisions as the situation changes at the point of friction.
provides a logical sequence for analyzing all relevant factors CORRECT ANSWER METT-T analysis
METT-T CORRECT ANSWER Mission
Enemy
Terrain and Weather
Troops and Fire Support
Time, Space and Logistics
The first step in the estimate is CORRECT ANSWER mission analysis
mission analysis is CORRECT ANSWER the means for the unit leader to gain an understanding of the mission
When doing task analysis CORRECT ANSWER, The unit leader must identify and understand all that is required for the successful accomplishment of the mission. This includes tasks received in the unit's task statement and coordinating instructions from the higher commander's operations order.
Limitations CORRECT ANSWER These are restrictions on the freedom of action of the friendly force; these prohibit the commander from doing something specific. Tactical control measures, rules of engagement (ROE), and the statements, "Be prepared to...," "Not earlier than...," "On order...," are some examples of limitations.
Enemy analysis is conducted to CORRECT ANSWER not only know what assets the enemy has, but also to understand what the enemy is doing. Enemy analysis questions CORRECT ANSWER What is the enemy trying to accomplish?
How will the enemy use each available element of combat power?
Enemy analysis input comes from CORRECT ANSWER many sources including enemy doctrine, current enemy activities indicated in higher's order, units that have previously operated in the area, and the unit's intelligence section.
The information used to analyze the enemy situation includes CORRECT ANSWER composition, disposition, and strength
capabilities and limitations
SALUTE CORRECT ANSWER Size
Activity
Location
Unit
Time
Equipment
SALTUE is used when CORRECT ANSWER developing and organizing composition, disposition, and strength (analyzing the enemy situation)
DRAW-D serves as CORRECT ANSWER a reminder of the minimum factors to be considered for the enemy analysis of their capabilities and limitations
DRAW-D CORRECT ANSWER Defend
Reinforce
Attack
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
The Troop Leading Steps are CORRECT ANSWER Begin planning
Arrange for reconnaissance and coordination
Make reconnaissance and coordination
Complete the planning
Issue the order
Supervise
BAMCIS overview CORRECT ANSWER The troop leading steps are meant to aid leaders in making tactically sound decisions, formulating plans, coherently communicating those plans, and Turing those decisions into action.
The receipt of a mission CORRECT ANSWER Triggers the troop leading steps
Warning order is CORRECT ANSWER An abbreviated set of instructions to inform of an impending action
The purpose of the estimate of the situation is CORRECT ANSWER to collect and analyze relevant information for developing, within the time limits and available information, the most effective solution to a problem.
estimate of the situation CORRECT ANSWER normally used in solving tactical problems, it is applicable to other military activities. It's as thorough as time and circumstances permit.
estimate of the situation CORRECT ANSWER are revised continuously as factors affecting the operation change, as new facts are recognized, as assumptions are replaced by facts or rendered invalid, or as changes to the mission are received or indicated. estimate of the situation CORRECT ANSWER Detailed analysis conducted before mission execution will increase the speed and accuracy of decisions as the situation changes at the point of friction.
provides a logical sequence for analyzing all relevant factors CORRECT ANSWER METT-T analysis
METT-T CORRECT ANSWER Mission
Enemy
Terrain and Weather
Troops and Fire Support
Time, Space and Logistics
The first step in the estimate is CORRECT ANSWER mission analysis
mission analysis is CORRECT ANSWER the means for the unit leader to gain an understanding of the mission
When doing task analysis CORRECT ANSWER, The unit leader must identify and understand all that is required for the successful accomplishment of the mission. This includes tasks received in the unit's task statement and coordinating instructions from the higher commander's operations order.
Limitations CORRECT ANSWER These are restrictions on the freedom of action of the friendly force; these prohibit the commander from doing something specific. Tactical control measures, rules of engagement (ROE), and the statements, "Be prepared to...," "Not earlier than...," "On order...," are some examples of limitations.
Enemy analysis is conducted to CORRECT ANSWER not only know what assets the enemy has, but also to understand what the enemy is doing. Enemy analysis questions CORRECT ANSWER What is the enemy trying to accomplish?
How will the enemy use each available element of combat power?
Enemy analysis input comes from CORRECT ANSWER many sources including enemy doctrine, current enemy activities indicated in higher's order, units that have previously operated in the area, and the unit's intelligence section.
The information used to analyze the enemy situation includes CORRECT ANSWER composition, disposition, and strength
capabilities and limitations
SALUTE CORRECT ANSWER Size
Activity
Location
Unit
Time
Equipment
SALTUE is used when CORRECT ANSWER developing and organizing composition, disposition, and strength (analyzing the enemy situation)
DRAW-D serves as CORRECT ANSWER a reminder of the minimum factors to be considered for the enemy analysis of their capabilities and limitations
DRAW-D CORRECT ANSWER Defend
Reinforce
Attack
