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What does the acronym METT-TC stand for?
What does the acronym METT-TC stand for?
- Mission, Enemy, Terrain, Troops, Time available, Civilian consideration (correct)
- Maneuver, Enemy, Terrain, Time, Command, Coordination
- Maneuver, Employment, Tactics, Terrain, Training, Command
- Mission, Engagement, Tactics, Troops, Time, Command
What is the first step in the Troop Leading Procedures (TLP)?
What is the first step in the Troop Leading Procedures (TLP)?
- Make a Tentative Plan
- Receive the Mission (correct)
- Conduct Recon
- Issue Warning Order
Which step involves issuing a warning order with available information?
Which step involves issuing a warning order with available information?
- Receive the Mission
- Make a Tentative Plan
- Conduct Recon
- Issue Warning Order (correct)
The 1/3-2/3 rule of TLP states that what portion of time should be dedicated to planning?
The 1/3-2/3 rule of TLP states that what portion of time should be dedicated to planning?
Which combat order is primarily issued to provide advance notice for planning and preparation?
Which combat order is primarily issued to provide advance notice for planning and preparation?
What does METT-TC stand for in the context of Troop Leading Procedures?
What does METT-TC stand for in the context of Troop Leading Procedures?
What type of tasks are implied tasks?
What type of tasks are implied tasks?
Which step follows the issue of a Warning Order in the Troop Leading Procedures?
Which step follows the issue of a Warning Order in the Troop Leading Procedures?
During the estimate of the situation, which step comes last?
During the estimate of the situation, which step comes last?
What are the 5Ws that subordinates must know to understand their mission?
What are the 5Ws that subordinates must know to understand their mission?
What is the purpose of a Fragmentary Order (FRAGORD)?
What is the purpose of a Fragmentary Order (FRAGORD)?
What is the first step in making a tentative plan?
What is the first step in making a tentative plan?
What should be included in the warning order according to the 5W's?
What should be included in the warning order according to the 5W's?
What is the main objective of the Troop Leading Procedures?
What is the main objective of the Troop Leading Procedures?
What is one of the primary purposes of conducting rehearsals for leaders?
What is one of the primary purposes of conducting rehearsals for leaders?
Which step is NOT part of the Troop Leading Procedures?
Which step is NOT part of the Troop Leading Procedures?
What should be included in inspections before combat?
What should be included in inspections before combat?
What is necessary to consider during an estimate of the situation?
What is necessary to consider during an estimate of the situation?
What is essential for a combat order to be effective?
What is essential for a combat order to be effective?
How can leaders ensure that subordinates understand their tasks during a mission?
How can leaders ensure that subordinates understand their tasks during a mission?
What type of terrain should be used for conducting rehearsals?
What type of terrain should be used for conducting rehearsals?
What is the purpose of conducting reconnaissance in the planning process?
What is the purpose of conducting reconnaissance in the planning process?
Which type of reconnaissance involves the entire team conducting recon for a patrol base?
Which type of reconnaissance involves the entire team conducting recon for a patrol base?
When should the leader attempt to make a personal reconnaissance?
When should the leader attempt to make a personal reconnaissance?
What is the first step to take once reconnaissance confirms initial assessments?
What is the first step to take once reconnaissance confirms initial assessments?
What is the role of scouts from the leader's perspective when the risk of enemy contact is high?
What is the role of scouts from the leader's perspective when the risk of enemy contact is high?
Which of the following is NOT a type of reconnaissance mentioned?
Which of the following is NOT a type of reconnaissance mentioned?
What must a leader do after completing reconnaissance?
What must a leader do after completing reconnaissance?
Which option best describes the main purpose of 'Occupation by Force'?
Which option best describes the main purpose of 'Occupation by Force'?
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Study Notes
Troop Leading Procedures (TLP)
- A process used by leaders to prepare their units for a tactical mission.
- Begins with receiving a new mission and progresses through eight steps.
- The steps do not always follow a rigid sequence but are dictated by time.
Steps in Troop Leading Procedures (TLP)
- Receive the Mission
- Issue a Warning Order
- Make a Tentative Plan
- Initiate Movement
- Conduct Reconnaissance
- Complete the Plan
- Issue the Operation Order
- Supervise, Refine, and Rehearse
Receive the Mission
- Involves analyzing the mission using METT-TC factors.
- METT-TC stands for Mission, Enemy, Terrain, Troops, Time available, and Civilian considerations.
- Utilizes the 1/3-2/3 rule of TLP.
- Involves identifying specific and implied tasks.
Issue the Warning order
- No specific format, but can use OPORD (SMEAC) format.
- Provides advance notice to subordinates to begin preparation.
- Includes information like time of operation, location, and time/place for OPORD.
Types of Combat Orders
- Warning Order (WARNORD): Provides advance notice for planning and preparation.
- Fragmentary Order (FRAGORD): Supplements or modifies an existing operation order during an operation.
- Operation Order (OPORD): Outlines the commander's detailed plan for conducting an operation.
Conduct Reconnaissance
- Confirms terrain analysis and enemy information.
- Aids in determining the course of action.
- Various types of reconnaissance: map, terrain model, aerial photo, ground.
- Time availability and situation dictates the type and detail of reconnaissance.
Make a Tentative Plan
- Develops an estimate of the situation for planning.
- Consists of five steps: detailed mission analysis, situation analysis, COA development, COA analysis, COA comparison, and decision.
- Considers METT-TC factors.
- Reconnaissance findings are incorporated back into the estimate of the situation.
Complete the Plan
- Reviews the tentative plan based on reconnaissance information.
- Ensures that the plan meets mission requirements and commander intent.
Issue the Order
- Provides a five-paragraph Operation Order (SMEAC) outlining the mission.
- Explains the mission and how it will be accomplished.
- Leaders ensure subordinates understand the mission and concept of operations.
Supervise (Rehearsals and Inspections)
- Leader supervises unit preparation by conducting rehearsals.
- Rehearsals practice essential tasks, reveal weaknesses in the plan, coordinate actions, and improve understanding.
- Includes squad leaders briefing their teams.
- Rehearsals are conducted on terrain that resembles the actual area.
- Leader conducts pre-combat checks and inspections.
- Inspections cover weapons, ammunition, uniforms, equipment, mission-essential equipment, understanding of responsibilities, and communication.
Types of Reconnaissance
- Recon by Pass: Used by a team occupying a patrol base.
- Leader’s Recon: Used when the control group is large.
- Occupation by Force: Used to deter enemy harassment and ensure no one gets lost.
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