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TROOP LEADING STEPS

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

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TROOP LEADING STEPS

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  1. TROOP LEADING STEPS CPL 0301

  2. 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..

  3. BAMCIS.. • B…...Begin planning A…...Arrange for recon & coordination M…..Make reconnaissance C…..Complete the plan I……issue the order S……supervise activities..

  4. 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

  5. (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

  6. 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

  7. Begin Planning 1430: Begin the operation 1415: Inspect assembly area 1400: Inspect your squad 1315: Issue the operation order 1300: Finalize the fire team op 1200: Make recon 1100: Arrange for a recon 1030: Issue the warning order 1000: Receive the warning order

  8. QUESTIONS

  9. Situation. E.F. Mission.(5W’s) General instructions: Name Chain of Command General Organization Spec. Organization (teams) Duties Arms,Ammo, Equip Gear common to all Time Schedule (2) Warning Order Format

  10. Reconnaissance: Visual ground recon Aerial recon Aerial photo recon Map recon Coordination: Any units adjacent Exit & entry points out of friendly lines Supporting units Higher command Arrange for Recon and Coordination

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. QUESTIONS

  14. SMEAC • S….. Situation • M…. Mission • E…. Execution • A…. Administration and Logistics • C…. Command and signals

  15. SITUATION • Enemy Forces • Friendly Forces • Attachments and Detachments

  16. Enemy Forces • Weather and Astronomical Data • Terrain (When you see the enemy use a report call)

  17. Enemy Forces • Enemy Situation S.. Size A.. Activity L.. Location U.. Unit T.. Time E.. Equipment

  18. Friendly Situation Remember acronym HAS; H……. Higher A……. Adjacent S……. Support

  19. QUESTIONS

  20. Attachments and Detachments Relates to units attached or detached to and/or from your unit

  21. 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

  22. 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

  23. 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.

  24. 2. Tasks • This 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

  25. QUESTIONS

  26. 3. Coordinating Instructions • Times 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

  27. 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

  28. 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

  29. COMMAND: a. Chain of Command b. Leaders location for the entire mission SIGNALS: Cover all signals used.(A,P,A) Communication Plan(sitreps) Primary/Alternate frequencies Challenge and Passwords COMMAND & SIGNALS

  30. QUESTIONS

  31. ISSUE THE ORDER • Give orally and have the complete attention of your unit. • Insure all unit members are present. • State with an orientation • Use visual aids, such as a terrain model • Hold all questions until the end of the order to prevent interruptions. • Conclude the order with a time check.

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

  33. QUESTIONS

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