Corporal's course (tactical planning) exam questions with detailed answer key for (2025|
2026) exam, a+ solution
When should a leader conduct and/or revise their estimate of the situation? Select all that apply. - --
When changes to the mission are received
-If previous assumptions are rendered invalid
-At the beginning of the troop leading steps
--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? - -
Begin the planning
--When conducting an estimate of the situation, which factor includes analysis of the impact of
civilians on operations? - -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). - -A D B C
--Which acronym lists the sequence of events for small unit leaders conducting the troop leading
steps? - -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
Cover and concealment
Assign main effort
IV
Obscuration & grazing fire
Key terrain
Objectives
2026) exam, a+ solution
When should a leader conduct and/or revise their estimate of the situation? Select all that apply. - --
When changes to the mission are received
-If previous assumptions are rendered invalid
-At the beginning of the troop leading steps
--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? - -
Begin the planning
--When conducting an estimate of the situation, which factor includes analysis of the impact of
civilians on operations? - -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). - -A D B C
--Which acronym lists the sequence of events for small unit leaders conducting the troop leading
steps? - -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
Cover and concealment
Assign main effort
IV
Obscuration & grazing fire
Key terrain
Objectives
