tactical

Initial Assessment (Begin Planning)

The leader's first quick estimate of the situation upon receiving a mission, allowing for a preliminary plan and resource allocation.

Time Management (Begin Planning)

A critical aspect of 'Begin Planning' where leaders allocate available time to plan, prepare, and execute, often using the 'one-third, two-thirds' rule.

Warning Order Content

Typically includes the situation, mission, general instructions, and specific tasks to facilitate subordinate preparation.

Plan Validation (Complete the Plan)

The process of verifying that the plan derived from the Tactical Thought Process is still viable and effective after reconnaissance.

POME (Planning Context)

An acronym often used in planning and orders: Primary, On-Order, Mission, and Enemy. (It usually actually means Primary, On-order, Mission, and Execution, or sometimes People, Obstacles, Mission, and Environment, based on the context of the flashcard set I am using Primary, On-order, Mission, and Execution).

Administrative & Logistics (5-Paragraph Order)

The fourth paragraph outlining support details such as supplies, services, personnel, transportation, and medical evacuation.

Command & Signal (5-Paragraph Order)

The fifth and final paragraph specifying command relationships, signal instructions, call signs, frequencies, and locations of key personnel.

Opposition (MOTT-TBT Analysis)

A thorough evaluation of enemy forces, including their capabilities (DRAW-D), composition (SALUTE), and probable courses of action.

Time Available (MOTT-TBT Analysis)

An assessment of how much time is realistically at hand for planning, preparation, movement, and execution, influencing the detail of the plan.

Tactical Priorities (MOTT-TBT Integration)

The established order of importance for tasks and objectives, guiding decision-making and resource allocation to achieve the mission while managing risks.

Task (Mission Statement Component)

The specific action or activity assigned to a unit or individual to accomplish.

Purpose (Mission Statement Component)

The reason 'why' the assigned task is to be accomplished, connecting it to the larger operation or commander's intent.

Leader's Reconnaissance Methods

Techniques for gathering information, including physical observation ('eyes on'), maps/imagery, intelligence reports, and subordinate reports.

SALUTE Report Purpose

To quickly and concisely convey crucial information about enemy sightings to higher command or adjacent units.

DRAW-D Analysis Purpose

To predict the enemy's most likely and most dangerous courses of action by understanding their capabilities and limitations.

Higher Unit (Friendly Forces Analysis)

Information about the parent unit, including their mission, commander's intent, and how the current mission fits into their overall plan.

Adjacent Units (Friendly Forces Analysis)

Details on units operating to the left, right, front, or rear, including their missions, boundaries, and potential coordination requirements.

Supporting Units (Friendly Forces Analysis)

Identification of any units providing direct or indirect support, such as fire support, engineers, or medical, and their capabilities.

Importance of Key Terrain

Controlling 'Key or Decisive Terrain' often provides significant tactical advantages, such as superior observation, fields of fire, or control over critical routes.

Effective Field of Fire Characteristics

An area where a weapon system can engage targets with a high probability of success, considering range, line of sight, and target exposure.

Purpose of Cover

To provide physical protection from enemy fire or observation, typically from projectiles, fragments, and direct observation.

Purpose of Concealment

To hide personnel or equipment from enemy observation, but without necessarily providing protection from direct fire.

Types of Obstacles

Natural (e.g., rivers, mountains, dense forests) or man-made (e.g., fences, walls, minefields, wire entanglements) features that impede movement.

Incident Stabilization (Universal Priority Definition)

Actions taken to contain, control, and mitigate the spread or escalation of an incident, bringing it to a predictable state.

Property Conservation (Universal Priority Definition)

Efforts to minimize damage to property and assets during an incident, balancing it with life safety and incident stabilization.

Rehearsals (Supervise Step)

Practicing the plan to identify weaknesses, improve coordination, ensure understanding, and refine timings before execution.

Inspections (Supervise Step)

Checks conducted to ensure personnel, weapons, equipment, and preparations are ready and meet standards, enhancing mission readiness and safety.

Leader's Presence (Supervise Step)

The leader's continuous involvement and oversight during preparation and execution to guide subordinates and make on-the-spot adjustments.

Initial Assessment (Begin Planning)

The leader's first quick estimate of the situation upon receiving a mission, allowing for a preliminary plan and resource allocation.

Time Management (Begin Planning)

A critical aspect of 'Begin Planning' where leaders allocate available time to plan, prepare, and execute, often using the 'one-third, two-thirds' rule.

Warning Order Content

Typically includes the situation, mission, general instructions, and specific tasks to facilitate subordinate preparation.

Plan Validation (Complete the Plan)

The process of verifying that the plan derived from the Tactical Thought Process is still viable and effective after reconnaissance.

POME (Planning Context)

An acronym often used in planning and orders: Primary, On-Order, Mission, and Enemy. (It usually actually means Primary, On-order, Mission, and Execution, or sometimes People, Obstacles, Mission, and Environment, based on the context of the flashcard set I am using Primary, On-order, Mission, and Execution).

Administrative & Logistics (5-Paragraph Order)

The fourth paragraph outlining support details such as supplies, services, personnel, transportation, and medical evacuation.

Command & Signal (5-Paragraph Order)

The fifth and final paragraph specifying command relationships, signal instructions, call signs, frequencies, and locations of key personnel.

Opposition (MOTT-TBT Analysis)

A thorough evaluation of enemy forces, including their capabilities (DRAW-D), composition (SALUTE), and probable courses of action.

Team (MOTT-TBT Analysis)

Considerations about friendly forces, including available personnel, their morale, training, equipment, and any limitations or strengths.

Time Available (MOTT-TBT Analysis)

An assessment of how much time is realistically at hand for planning, preparation, movement, and execution, influencing the detail of the plan.

Tactical Priorities (MOTT-TBT Integration)

The established order of importance for tasks and objectives, guiding decision-making and resource allocation to achieve the mission while managing risks.

Task (Mission Statement Component)

The specific action or activity assigned to a unit or individual to accomplish.

Purpose (Mission Statement Component)

The reason 'why' the assigned task is to be accomplished, connecting it to the larger operation or commander's intent.

Leader's Reconnaissance Methods

Techniques for gathering information, including physical observation ('eyes on'), maps/imagery, intelligence reports, and subordinate reports.

SALUTE Report Purpose

To quickly and concisely convey crucial information about enemy sightings to higher command or adjacent units.

DRAW-D Analysis Purpose

To predict the enemy's most likely and most dangerous courses of action by understanding their capabilities and limitations.

Higher Unit (Friendly Forces Analysis)

Information about the parent unit, including their mission, commander's intent, and how the current mission fits into their overall plan.

Adjacent Units (Friendly Forces Analysis)

Details on units operating to the left, right, front, or rear, including their missions, boundaries, and potential coordination requirements.

Supporting Units (Friendly Forces Analysis)

Identification of any units providing direct or indirect support, such as fire support, engineers, or medical, and their capabilities.

Importance of Key Terrain

Controlling 'Key or Decisive Terrain' often provides significant tactical advantages, such as superior observation, fields of fire, or control over critical routes.

Effective Field of Fire Characteristics

An area where a weapon system can engage targets with a high probability of success, considering range, line of sight, and target exposure.

Purpose of Cover

To provide physical protection from enemy fire or observation, typically from projectiles, fragments, and direct observation.

Purpose of Concealment

To hide personnel or equipment from enemy observation, but without necessarily providing protection from direct fire.

Types of Obstacles

Natural (e.g., rivers, mountains, dense forests) or man-made (e.g., fences, walls, minefields, wire entanglements) features that impede movement.

Tactical Impact of Weather

Weather can affect visibility, mobility, equipment performance, and troop morale, making it a critical factor in mission planning and execution.

Incident Stabilization (Universal Priority Definition)

Actions taken to contain, control, and mitigate the spread or escalation of an incident, bringing it to a predictable state.

Property Conservation (Universal Priority Definition)

Efforts to minimize damage to property and assets during an incident, balancing it with life safety and incident stabilization.

Inspections (Supervise Step)

Checks conducted to ensure personnel, weapons, equipment, and preparations are ready and meet standards, enhancing mission readiness and safety.

Leader's Presence (Supervise Step)

The leader's continuous involvement and oversight during preparation and execution to guide subordinates and make on-the-spot adjustments.

Situation (5-Paragraph Order)

The first paragraph of an order, providing details on enemy and friendly forces, attachments/detachments, and relevant environment (weather and terrain).

Mission (5-Paragraph Order)

The second paragraph, a clear and concise statement of the unit's task and its overlying purpose, answering 'who, what, when, where, and why'.

Execution (5-Paragraph Order)

The third paragraph, outlining the commander's intent, the overall concept of operations, and specific tasks assigned to subordinate units.

Troop Leading Procedures (TLP)

A dynamic, iterative process used by small-unit leaders to analyze a mission, develop a plan, and prepare for an operation, typically involving eight steps.

Commander's Intent

A clear and concise expression of the purpose of the operation and the desired end state, fostering initiative and adaptability among subordinates.