TROOP LEADING STEPS

CPL 0301

PURPOSE

It provides you a structured format to help you develop plans..

Used by all levels of command..

They help you to make best use of time, facilities & personnel..

BAMCIS..B…...Begin planning

A…...Arrange for recon & coordination

M…..Make reconnaissance

C…..Complete the plan

I……issue the order

S……supervise activities..

BEGIN PLANNING

Normally an order does not produce itself. They are developed at higher levels of command. You customize the order to fit your mission.

There are other situations where small units operate independently, such as when a battalion conducts a NEO

(1) Step Plan use of available time

Once you receive the order from the platoon commander, you must use your time wisely

Use Reverse planning-is where you take the last action and work back to when you receive the order

Formulate a preliminary plan (tentative)Issue the warning order

Inspect your squad

Finalize the fire team operation order

Arrange for a recon

Inspect the assembly area

Make a recon

Issue the warning order

Begin the operation

Receive the warning order from the squad leader

Begin Planning1430: Begin the operation1415: Inspect assembly area1400: Inspect your squad1315: Issue the operation order1300: Finalize the fire team op 1200: Make recon1100: Arrange for a recon1030: Issue the warning order1000: Receive the warning order

QUESTIONS

(2) Warning Order Format

Situation. E.F.

Mission.(5W’s)

General instructions:

1. Name

2. Chain of Command

3. General Organization

4. Spec. Organization (teams)

5. Duties

6. Arms,Ammo, Equip

7. Gear common to all

8. Time Schedule

Arrange for Recon and Coordination

Reconnaissance:

a. Visual ground recon

b. Aerial recon

c. Aerial photo recon

d. Map recon

Coordination:

a. Any units adjacent

b. Exit & entry points out of friendly lines

c. Supporting units

d. Higher command

Make a Reconnaissance

During this step you actually conduct the reconnaissance and coordination with adjacent units..

This is where you actually look at the terrain

Complete the Plan…

You will review your preliminary plan, based on your recon

A patrol order can be described as a five paragraph order…

To help you write down your completed plan use the acronym SMEAC

QUESTIONS

SMEACS….. Situation

M…. Mission

E…. Execution

A…. Administration and Logistics

C…. Command and signals

SITUATION

1. Enemy Forces

2. Friendly Forces

3. Attachments and Detachments

Enemy Forces

a. Weather and Astronomical Data

b. Terrain

(When you see the enemy use a report call)

Enemy Forces

c. Enemy Situation

S.. Size

A.. Activity

L.. Location

U.. Unit

T.. Time

E.. Equipment

Friendly Situation

Remember acronym HAS;

H……. Higher

A……. Adjacent

S……. Support

QUESTIONS

Attachments and Detachments

Relates to units attached or detached to and/or from your unit

MISSION

A clear, concise statement of the task to be accomplished. Also includes grid coordinates.

The 5 “Ws”

1. Who

2. What

3. Where

4. When

5. Why

EXECUTION You must be as specific, detailed and comprehensive as possible. There are 3 major subparagraphs.

1. Concept of Operations..

2. Tasks

3. Coordinating Instructions

1. Concept of Operation

This is the general overview of how the mission will be accomplished

It includes the overall plan.

Includes the basic formations to be used.

2. TasksThis is a detailed listing of how each element and/or individual will accomplish their part of the mission.

It will cover every phase of the mission from beginning, while on the objective, to the return, to the end.

The task of the Attachments should be covered last

QUESTIONS

3. Coordinating InstructionsTimes of departure and return

Formations

Order of Movement

Primary and alternate routes

Checkpoints

Procedures for departure and reentry of friendly areas

Actions for Immediate Action(IA)Drills

Actions at rallying points

Where,when and whom for debriefing

ADMINISTRATION & LOGISTICS

Beans: How many rations, who will draw/distribute rations and resupply

Bullets: Who will be taking special weapons, how much ammo is being taken and next resupply

Bad Guys: Handling of EPWs

ADMINISTRATION & LOGISTICS

Bandages:

a. Transportation of wounded

b. Every attempt must be made to take our dead Marines home.

c. State location of corpsman within the formation during entire mission

COMMAND & SIGNALS

COMMAND:

a. Chain of Command

b. Leaders location for the entire mission

SIGNALS:a. Cover all signals

used.(A,P,A)b. Communication

Plan(sitreps)c. Primary/Alternate

frequenciesd. Challenge and

Passwords

QUESTIONS

ISSUE THE ORDER

Give orally and have the complete attention of your unit.Insure all unit members are present.State with an orientationUse visual aids, such as a terrain modelHold all questions until the end of the order to prevent interruptions.Conclude the order with a time check.

SUPERVISE ACTIVITIES..

Most important of the troop leading stepsContinuously supervise to ensure the order is carried out as intended“Trust Tactics” isn’t an excuse for poor supervisionConduct an inspection on weapons, ammo, mission essential gear, tactically prepared gear, and always test knowledge of mission.Conduct a rehearsal

QUESTIONS