CORPORAL COURSE TACTICAL PLANNING
PRACTICE EXAM 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
• Upon completion of which Marine Corps troop leading step should
leaders emerge with an initial plan they expect to execute, pending
the validation of the assumptions made during planning? . Answer:
Begin the planning
• When conducting an estimate of the situation, which factor
includes analysis of the impact of civilians on operations? . Answer:
Terrain and weather analysis
• Arrange the actions listed below to accurately reflect the tactical
thought process.
A. Conduct an estimate of the situation (METT-T analysis).
B. Consider the enemy key strength and associated key weakness,
and develop an exploitation plan.
C. Develop a concept of operation (scheme of maneuver and fire
support plan).
D. Identify the enemy's most likely course of action (EMLCOA). .
Answer: A D B C
, • Which acronym lists the sequence of events for small unit leaders
conducting the troop leading steps? . Answer: BAMCIS
• Which list correctly identifies the five military aspects of terrain?
I
Obscuration & grazing fire
Key strengths
Orientation
Cover and concealment
Automatic weapons
II
Observation & fields of fire
Key terrain
Obstacles
Cover and concealment
Avenues of approach
III
Observation & fields of fire
Key weapons systems
Orientation
PRACTICE EXAM 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
• Upon completion of which Marine Corps troop leading step should
leaders emerge with an initial plan they expect to execute, pending
the validation of the assumptions made during planning? . Answer:
Begin the planning
• When conducting an estimate of the situation, which factor
includes analysis of the impact of civilians on operations? . Answer:
Terrain and weather analysis
• Arrange the actions listed below to accurately reflect the tactical
thought process.
A. Conduct an estimate of the situation (METT-T analysis).
B. Consider the enemy key strength and associated key weakness,
and develop an exploitation plan.
C. Develop a concept of operation (scheme of maneuver and fire
support plan).
D. Identify the enemy's most likely course of action (EMLCOA). .
Answer: A D B C
, • Which acronym lists the sequence of events for small unit leaders
conducting the troop leading steps? . Answer: BAMCIS
• Which list correctly identifies the five military aspects of terrain?
I
Obscuration & grazing fire
Key strengths
Orientation
Cover and concealment
Automatic weapons
II
Observation & fields of fire
Key terrain
Obstacles
Cover and concealment
Avenues of approach
III
Observation & fields of fire
Key weapons systems
Orientation
