Corporal's Course
(Tactical Planning)
questions and answers
100% correct
1. What is the purpose of the BAMCIS process?
Answer: BAMCIS provides a structured approach for small-unit leaders to plan,
prepare, and execute tactical operations. It ensures continuity, situational
awareness, and disciplined troop-leading steps from mission receipt to supervision.
2. What does the acronym BAMCIS stand for?
Answer:
Begin Planning
Arrange Reconnaissance
Make Reconnaissance
Complete the Plan
Issue the Order
,Supervise
3. Which troop-leading step is most important in BAMCIS and why?
Answer: Supervise is considered the most important because it ensures orders are
understood, rehearsals occur, and tasks are executed correctly; it links planning with
successful execution.
4. What is the primary purpose of an order issued using SMEAC?
Answer: To communicate a clear, concise, and standardized plan to subordinates so
they understand the mission, the commander’s intent, and their tasks.
5. What does METT-TC stand for?
Answer:
Mission
Enemy
Terrain and Weather
Troops and Fire Support Available
Time
Civil Considerations
6. What part of SMEAC includes the commander’s intent?
Answer: Execution—specifically, the Concept of Operations section.
, 7. What is the difference between commander’s intent and mission?
Answer:
The mission is the task and purpose (“5 W’s”).
The commander’s intent describes why the mission is being done and the desired
end state.
8. What tool is commonly used to analyze terrain?
Answer: OCOKA:
Observation and Fields of Fire
Cover and Concealment
Obstacles
Key Terrain
Avenues of Approach
9. What is a Fragmentary Order (FRAGORD)?
Answer: A brief, usually oral order used to modify or update an existing operations
order due to changes in the situation.
10. What is the purpose of the “Admin & Logistics” section of SMEAC?
(Tactical Planning)
questions and answers
100% correct
1. What is the purpose of the BAMCIS process?
Answer: BAMCIS provides a structured approach for small-unit leaders to plan,
prepare, and execute tactical operations. It ensures continuity, situational
awareness, and disciplined troop-leading steps from mission receipt to supervision.
2. What does the acronym BAMCIS stand for?
Answer:
Begin Planning
Arrange Reconnaissance
Make Reconnaissance
Complete the Plan
Issue the Order
,Supervise
3. Which troop-leading step is most important in BAMCIS and why?
Answer: Supervise is considered the most important because it ensures orders are
understood, rehearsals occur, and tasks are executed correctly; it links planning with
successful execution.
4. What is the primary purpose of an order issued using SMEAC?
Answer: To communicate a clear, concise, and standardized plan to subordinates so
they understand the mission, the commander’s intent, and their tasks.
5. What does METT-TC stand for?
Answer:
Mission
Enemy
Terrain and Weather
Troops and Fire Support Available
Time
Civil Considerations
6. What part of SMEAC includes the commander’s intent?
Answer: Execution—specifically, the Concept of Operations section.
, 7. What is the difference between commander’s intent and mission?
Answer:
The mission is the task and purpose (“5 W’s”).
The commander’s intent describes why the mission is being done and the desired
end state.
8. What tool is commonly used to analyze terrain?
Answer: OCOKA:
Observation and Fields of Fire
Cover and Concealment
Obstacles
Key Terrain
Avenues of Approach
9. What is a Fragmentary Order (FRAGORD)?
Answer: A brief, usually oral order used to modify or update an existing operations
order due to changes in the situation.
10. What is the purpose of the “Admin & Logistics” section of SMEAC?
