Troop Leading Steps LTCOL John Cassady USMC(RET)

Leadership begins with you  Insure that the task is understood, supervised and accomplished  Be technically and tactically proficient  Make sound and timely decisions  Develop a sense of responsibility in your subordinates  Employ your command in accordance with its capabilities

BAMCIS The secret path to successful orders  Six steps to success  Begin Planning  Arrange the reconnaissance  Make the reconnaissance  Complete the plan  Issue the order  Supervise the order

THE ESTIMATE OF THE SITUATION  (METT-T) Mission, Enemy, Tactics, Terrain-Time  M- Mission. What is my unit tasked with doing or about to do? What is the next class on the training schedule, next PT event, next field evaluation and what is my unit doing to prepare for this event  E- Enemy. What is expected of the opposition? Size, Strength, Capability  T- Tactics. What techniques and procedures are best used to accomplish the mission.  T- Terrain. What if any, are the physical aspect of the area that might help or hinder my plan  T- Time. The tics on a watch that spell success or failure

Begin Planning  - Use METT-T to begin estimates of the situation based on content of the order received from the next senior echelon  - Terrain orientation as seen from a vantage point, map, or aerial photograph.  - Plan use of available time for personal/subordinates reconnaissance and planning 1/3 to 2/3 rule  - Movement of the unit, (when movement and planning cannot be conducted concurrently)  - Formulate a tentative plan of action based on the preliminary estimate of the situation, the higher commander's order, and the commander's intent.

ARRANGE A RECONAISANCE  Arrange for reconnaissance.  - Reconnaissance, Movement of the unit, to include the route, persons to accompany the commander/leader and the schedule of prearranged meetings with adjacent and supporting unit leaders.  - Issuance of the order, subordinate leaders are notified of time and place where the order will be issued and a time and place for prearranged meetings with adjacent and supporting unit leaders for coordination.

MAKE THE RECONAISANCE  Make reconnaissance.  - Revise the estimate of the situation and preliminary plan, as necessary  - Select a vantage point from which to orient subordinates.  - Effect coordination with adjacent and supporting unit leaders, as planned.  - Confirm tactical control measures

COMPLETE THE PLAN  Complete the plan.  - Receive recommendations.  - Complete the estimate and arrive at a decision.  - Prepare the order.

ISSUE THE ORDER  Issue the order.  - Orient subordinate leaders.  - Ensure a thorough understanding of the orientation.  - Utilize standard operation order format.  - Ensure a thorough understanding of the order.

SUPERVISE THE ORDER  Supervise.  -The planning and preparation by subordinates and the conduct of operations.  Supervision is the “key” to success.  Trust subordinates to accomplish their part of the tasks.  Adapt to developing situations.  Respond with clear “Frag” orders to modify actions.

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