Leadership Guides
Five paragraph order is SMEAC
Situation: What is the situation currently confronted.
Mission: What is the mission objective
Execution: How will the mission be executed
Administration and Logistics: What is the method to accomplish the goal
Command and Communication: Who is in charge and how will information be disseminated
Six troop leading steps are BAMCIS
Begin the planning: Start the planning process to accomplish task
Arrange the review of plan: Have plan staffed as necessary
Make the plan: Consider all aspect of mission/project and formulate plan
Complete the plan: Print plan operation guidelines, letter of instruction
Issue the orders: Issue corresponding orders to key personnel
Supervise: Initiate supervisory roles and see mission to successful completion
Report for assigned objective is SALUTE
Size: What is the size of unit required
Activity unit: What is the activity/function and who is the point of contact
Location: What is the location where the activity will take place and what are the transportation requirements
Uniform: What is the uniform requirement or dress code
Time: What are the time lines, muster, departure, execution, completion, return
Equipment: What equipment is required and who is responsible for it