CORPORALS COURSE TACTICAL PLANNING
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS GUARANTEED TO PASS
◉ ESTIMATE OF THE SITUATION. Answer: The purpose of the
estimate of the situation is to collect and analyze relevant information
for developing, within the time limits and available information, the
most effective solution to a problem.
•Although normally used in solving tactical problems, it is applicable to
other military activities. The estimate is as thorough as time and
circumstances permit.
•Estimates 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.
•Detailed analysis conducted before mission execution will increase the
speed and accuracy of decisions as the situation changes at the point of
friction.
◉ ESTIMATE OF THE SITUATION (METT-T ANALYSIS). Answer:
Mission
,•Task analysis: 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: 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
Composition, Disposition, and Strength
Answer the questions:
•What does the enemy have?
•What is the enemy trying to accomplish?
Describe your enemy:
•Identify the forces and equipment that the enemy can bring to bear
within your unit's zone or sector.
•Also considered are known and suspected enemy locations and strength
estimates in relation to personnel, equipment, and support capabilities.
•The elements of the acronym SALUTE are helpful when developing
and organizing this information.
Capabilities and Limitations
, Answer the questions:
•What can the enemy do?
•How will the enemy use each available element of combat power?
Analyze the enemy's ability or inability to conduct various operations
against your unit under any reasonably foreseeable situation.
•The acronym DRAW-D serves as a reminder of the minimum factors to
be considered.
Terrain and weather
-terrain analysts
-weather analysts
-civil considerations
Troops and fire support
The unit leader must also consider:
•Mental and physical condition of the Marines
•Level of unit and individual training
•Status of equipment and fire support assets
Organic
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS GUARANTEED TO PASS
◉ ESTIMATE OF THE SITUATION. Answer: The purpose of the
estimate of the situation is to collect and analyze relevant information
for developing, within the time limits and available information, the
most effective solution to a problem.
•Although normally used in solving tactical problems, it is applicable to
other military activities. The estimate is as thorough as time and
circumstances permit.
•Estimates 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.
•Detailed analysis conducted before mission execution will increase the
speed and accuracy of decisions as the situation changes at the point of
friction.
◉ ESTIMATE OF THE SITUATION (METT-T ANALYSIS). Answer:
Mission
,•Task analysis: 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: 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
Composition, Disposition, and Strength
Answer the questions:
•What does the enemy have?
•What is the enemy trying to accomplish?
Describe your enemy:
•Identify the forces and equipment that the enemy can bring to bear
within your unit's zone or sector.
•Also considered are known and suspected enemy locations and strength
estimates in relation to personnel, equipment, and support capabilities.
•The elements of the acronym SALUTE are helpful when developing
and organizing this information.
Capabilities and Limitations
, Answer the questions:
•What can the enemy do?
•How will the enemy use each available element of combat power?
Analyze the enemy's ability or inability to conduct various operations
against your unit under any reasonably foreseeable situation.
•The acronym DRAW-D serves as a reminder of the minimum factors to
be considered.
Terrain and weather
-terrain analysts
-weather analysts
-civil considerations
Troops and fire support
The unit leader must also consider:
•Mental and physical condition of the Marines
•Level of unit and individual training
•Status of equipment and fire support assets
Organic
