Questions and Answers
What does the O in OSMEAC stand for?
Orientation
What three things are found in Orientation?
Present Location, Direction of Attack, and Objective Location
What does the S in OSMEAC stand for?
Situation
What acronym is under enemy situation?
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Put this in TSUALE: 2 hours ago, a squad of Iraqi Insurgents were seen setting up an ambush point along Route 66. They were seen with grenades, RPGs, and automatic weapons.
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What acronym is also under enemy situation?
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If the enemy is likely there to keep you from reaching a point at a certain time, what part of DRAWD would you highlight?
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What four parts are under friendly situation?
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What 5 questions are under mission?
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What does IOT stand for?
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What does the E stand for in OSMEAC?
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Study Notes
OSMEAC Overview
- OSMEAC is a military planning acronym used for operation orders: Orientation, Situation, Mission, Execution, and Administration/Logistics.
Orientation (O)
- Represents the context of the operation.
- Includes three elements:
- Present Location
- Direction of Attack
- Objective Location
Situation (S)
- Refers to the current context of both enemy and friendly forces.
Enemy Situation (TSUALE)
- TSUALE is an acronym for assessing enemy capabilities:
- T: Time of last sighting (e.g., "2 hours ago")
- S: Size of enemy force (e.g., "squad" of 12-14)
- U: Unit type (e.g., "Iraqi Insurgents")
- A: Activity observed (e.g., "ambush point")
- L: Location (e.g., "Route 66")
- E: Equipment seen (e.g., "grenades, RPGs, and automatic weapons")
Enemy Situation (DRAWD)
- DRAWD helps evaluate enemy intentions:
- D: Delay
- R: Reinforce
- A: Attack
- W: Withdraw
- D: Defend
- Focus on "Delay" if the enemy seeks to prevent reaching a point on time.
Friendly Situation
- Consists of four key components:
- Higher's mission
- Adjacent Units
- Supplemental Units
- Attachment/Detachments
Mission
- Five critical questions to define the mission:
- When
- Who
- What
- Where
- Why?
IOT
- IOT stands for "In Order To," used within the context of explaining the mission's purpose.
Execution (E)
- Execution outlines how the mission will be carried out, detailing operational steps and responsibilities.
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Test your knowledge of the OSMEAC acronym used in military decision-making. This quiz covers each component such as Orientation and Situation, along with relevant details and definitions. Perfect for those studying military tactics or preparing for leadership roles in defense.
