Tactical Planning
Describe the troop leading steps - answer Begin the Plan
Arrange for Reconnaissance
Make Reconnaissance
Complete the Plan
Issue Ordres
Supervise
Describe the Tactical Thought Process - answerThe Tactical Thought Process, through
its sequence, applies analysis to the development of a tactically sound plan that
ultimately counters the enemy's course of action.
What are the steps in the tactical thought process? - answerMETT-TC > EMLCOA >
EXP> SOM > FSP > Tasks
What is METT-TC? - answerMission Analysis
Enemy Analysis
Troops and Fire Support Available
Terrain Analysis
Time Analysis
Civilian Considerations
What is EMLCOA? - answerEnemy's Most Likely Course Of Action
what is EXP? - answerExploitation Plan
What is SOM? - answerScheme of Maneuver - Keeping in mind the nine Principles of
War and the six Tactical Tenets, the commander now develops a plan for their combat
power to achieving the Exploitation Plan.
What is FSP? - answerFire Support Plan - Supports the SOM
What are tasks? - answerTasks are instructions to subordinates to carry out the SOM.
Mission Analysis - answerThe first step in the estimate is mission analysis. It is the
means for the unit leader to gain an understanding of the mission. The information used
in this analysis is taken directly from: higher's tasking statement to you, higher's mission
and intent, higher's scheme of maneuver, and higher's Coordinating Instructions.
- Task Analysis: Each mission statement contains specified tasks.
- Purpose Analysis: An understanding of 'why' a commander is conducting the mission
will have a direct impact on the development of implied tasks.
Describe the troop leading steps - answer Begin the Plan
Arrange for Reconnaissance
Make Reconnaissance
Complete the Plan
Issue Ordres
Supervise
Describe the Tactical Thought Process - answerThe Tactical Thought Process, through
its sequence, applies analysis to the development of a tactically sound plan that
ultimately counters the enemy's course of action.
What are the steps in the tactical thought process? - answerMETT-TC > EMLCOA >
EXP> SOM > FSP > Tasks
What is METT-TC? - answerMission Analysis
Enemy Analysis
Troops and Fire Support Available
Terrain Analysis
Time Analysis
Civilian Considerations
What is EMLCOA? - answerEnemy's Most Likely Course Of Action
what is EXP? - answerExploitation Plan
What is SOM? - answerScheme of Maneuver - Keeping in mind the nine Principles of
War and the six Tactical Tenets, the commander now develops a plan for their combat
power to achieving the Exploitation Plan.
What is FSP? - answerFire Support Plan - Supports the SOM
What are tasks? - answerTasks are instructions to subordinates to carry out the SOM.
Mission Analysis - answerThe first step in the estimate is mission analysis. It is the
means for the unit leader to gain an understanding of the mission. The information used
in this analysis is taken directly from: higher's tasking statement to you, higher's mission
and intent, higher's scheme of maneuver, and higher's Coordinating Instructions.
- Task Analysis: Each mission statement contains specified tasks.
- Purpose Analysis: An understanding of 'why' a commander is conducting the mission
will have a direct impact on the development of implied tasks.
