boy2marine03
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For anyone who knows, can you please post a skeleton (short-hand) version of the 5-Paragraph Order? Thanx a bunch!
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5 - Paragraph Order
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Here is the whole thing. The skeleton I assume would be:
Situation
Mission
Execution
Admin. & Logistics
Command and Signals
Hence the memory aid SMEAC
(1) Situation: The first paragraph of the order is the Situation, and it is divided into three areas; enemy, friendly, and attachments and detachments.
(a) Enemy Forces: The first subparagraph of the situation paragraph is enemy forces. This is Paragraph (1a), Appendix A. It is further divided into three subparagraphs.
1. Weather and Astronomical Data: Weather is stated as it relates to the duration of the operation. Also included under enemy forces is the astronomical data, which must be stated as to how it affects the operation, such as whether there is going to be a full moon out during a night patrol.
2. Terrain: The second subparagraph of enemy forces is terrain. You must analyze how terrain will influence your unit’s size, organization, and equipment.
3. Enemy Situation: The third subparagraph is the enemy situation. This is best described by the acronym "salute."
a. Size: What size does the enemy normally operate at? What is the best estimate of the enemy's strength?
b. Activity: What activity has the enemy been engaged in? Has he been defending, attacking, conducting ambushes or raids, or something else?
c. Location: Include the enemy's known location in your area of operation, the areas he favors for movement, and the latest enemy sightings.
d. Unit: What type of enemy unit is operating in your area (infantry, mechanized, support, militia, guerrilla)? If known, mention the unit.
e. Time: What was the time of the last enemy sighting?
f. Equipment: What type of equipment does he have available for use (clothing, weapons, fire support)?
(b) Friendly Situation: When we speak about friendly forces, you should remember the acronym HAS.
1. Higher: The mission of your next higher unit will be, in most cases, the mission of your parent unit.
2. Adjacent: The location and planned actions of adjacent units must be stated. e.g., "First and third platoons continue to man the left and right flank of the company defensive perimeter." If your operation is a patrol, then include the mission and routes of other patrols operating in your area. Also include security posts in your area.
3. Support: The fire support, which is available for your patrol, is included. State which units are available to support your patrol and any on-call targets that you have. The on-call targets could be targets that have already been established by someone else or they could be targets that you request. The types of areas that you should have for on-call targets are danger areas, crossroads, avenues of approach that the enemy might use, etc. An example of this subparagraph is, "B Btry 1/12 is in support of our battalion. The 60mm mortars are in general support of the company with priority of fires to our patrol. Our on-call targets are AB 1001 located at the draw at grid 13245678, AB 1002 located at the river ford at grid 12435687 and AB 1003 located at the crossroads at grid 12347865." Remember you are cheating yourself and your Marines if you have support available and don't plan for its use on your operation.
(c) Attachments and Detachments: The last subparagraph of the first paragraph is attachments and detachments. Attachments and detachments relate to units attached or detached from your unit. You must include the effective time of detachment or attachment. As a small unit leader, you will rarely have any attachments or detachments.
(2) Mission: Paragraph (2), Appendix A of the patrol order is the Mission statement. This is a clear, concise statement of the task to accomplish. It should answer who, what, where, when and why. It includes grid coordinates and times.
(3) Execution: In the execution paragraph, you must be as specific, detailed and comprehensive as possible. This paragraph is divided into three major subparagraphs.
(a) Concept of Operation: The first subparagraph (3a), Appendix A is the concept of operation. It includes the overall plan. This is a general overview of how the mission will be accomplished. It includes the basic formations that will be used.
(b) Tasks: The second subparagraph (3b), Appendix A assigns specific tasks, both in and out of the objective area, for elements, teams, and individuals. This is a detailed listing of how each element, team, and/or individual will accomplish their part of the mission. It will include team formations, who is the base of the movements, tasks within the objective area, etc. Each subparagraph of Tasks will be devoted to one specific element of the unit. It will take them from start to finish of the entire patrol before you move onto the next element's tasks. The tasks of the attachments should be covered last. The number of subparagraphs under Tasks will usually be the number of elements that you have in the patrol. For fire team sized units, you may devote one subparagraph to each member of your fire team.
(c) Coordinating Instructions: The third subparagraph (3c), Appendix A is coordinating instructions. The following should be covered:
* Times of departure and return may be stated in general or specific terms.
* The primary and alternate route the patrol intends to use for movement to and from the objective.
* Checkpoints, which may be assigned by higher authority. They are points on the ground on or near where the patrol must pass.
* The actual procedures for departure and reentry of friendly areas.
* Formations, which must be planned for movement of the patrol to and from the objective area.
* Actions for "Immediate Action Drills."
* Actions at rallying points, which are places where the patrol can assemble or reorganize.
* Where, when, and by whom the debriefing will be conducted. Generally, it is held immediately after the patrol.
(4) Administration and Logistics: Administration and Logistics are contained in paragraph four, Appendix A.
(a) Beans: How many rations will be taken on patrol? Who will draw and distribute the rations? When is the next resupply of chow?
(b) Bullets: Are arms and ammunition adequate and appropriate for the mission assigned. How much ammo is being taken? When is the next resupply of ammo expected?
(c) Bad Guys: There has to be a method for the handling of prisoners. Use your unit SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) for handling EPW's (Enemy Prisoners of War).
(d) Bandages: This covers the handling of dead and wounded Marines.
1. Be specific in your instructions concerning the transportation of seriously wounded versus non-seriously wounded in action.
2. Every attempt must be made to take our dead Marines home.
3. If a corpsman is a member of the unit, state his location during movement and the various phases of the patrol.
(5) Command and Signals: The final paragraph, Appendix A of the patrol order is the command and signal.
(a) Command: There are considerations, which must be spelled out in the command portion of this paragraph. The chain of command should be as detailed as in the warning order. The location of the unit leader should be stated for each phase of the operation.
(b) Signal: There are various considerations contained in the signal portion of this paragraph.
1. Cover all signals to be used, such as hand and arm, pyro, and audible.
2. State the communications plan with higher headquarters, to include call signs, and primary/alternate frequencies. Reports such as SITREP's, POSREP's, and SALUTE are discussed in this paragraph.
3. State the challenge and password procedure to be used and procedures for departing and reentering friendly lines.
Situation
Mission
Execution
Admin. & Logistics
Command and Signals
Hence the memory aid SMEAC
(1) Situation: The first paragraph of the order is the Situation, and it is divided into three areas; enemy, friendly, and attachments and detachments.
(a) Enemy Forces: The first subparagraph of the situation paragraph is enemy forces. This is Paragraph (1a), Appendix A. It is further divided into three subparagraphs.
1. Weather and Astronomical Data: Weather is stated as it relates to the duration of the operation. Also included under enemy forces is the astronomical data, which must be stated as to how it affects the operation, such as whether there is going to be a full moon out during a night patrol.
2. Terrain: The second subparagraph of enemy forces is terrain. You must analyze how terrain will influence your unit’s size, organization, and equipment.
3. Enemy Situation: The third subparagraph is the enemy situation. This is best described by the acronym "salute."
a. Size: What size does the enemy normally operate at? What is the best estimate of the enemy's strength?
b. Activity: What activity has the enemy been engaged in? Has he been defending, attacking, conducting ambushes or raids, or something else?
c. Location: Include the enemy's known location in your area of operation, the areas he favors for movement, and the latest enemy sightings.
d. Unit: What type of enemy unit is operating in your area (infantry, mechanized, support, militia, guerrilla)? If known, mention the unit.
e. Time: What was the time of the last enemy sighting?
f. Equipment: What type of equipment does he have available for use (clothing, weapons, fire support)?
(b) Friendly Situation: When we speak about friendly forces, you should remember the acronym HAS.
1. Higher: The mission of your next higher unit will be, in most cases, the mission of your parent unit.
2. Adjacent: The location and planned actions of adjacent units must be stated. e.g., "First and third platoons continue to man the left and right flank of the company defensive perimeter." If your operation is a patrol, then include the mission and routes of other patrols operating in your area. Also include security posts in your area.
3. Support: The fire support, which is available for your patrol, is included. State which units are available to support your patrol and any on-call targets that you have. The on-call targets could be targets that have already been established by someone else or they could be targets that you request. The types of areas that you should have for on-call targets are danger areas, crossroads, avenues of approach that the enemy might use, etc. An example of this subparagraph is, "B Btry 1/12 is in support of our battalion. The 60mm mortars are in general support of the company with priority of fires to our patrol. Our on-call targets are AB 1001 located at the draw at grid 13245678, AB 1002 located at the river ford at grid 12435687 and AB 1003 located at the crossroads at grid 12347865." Remember you are cheating yourself and your Marines if you have support available and don't plan for its use on your operation.
(c) Attachments and Detachments: The last subparagraph of the first paragraph is attachments and detachments. Attachments and detachments relate to units attached or detached from your unit. You must include the effective time of detachment or attachment. As a small unit leader, you will rarely have any attachments or detachments.
(2) Mission: Paragraph (2), Appendix A of the patrol order is the Mission statement. This is a clear, concise statement of the task to accomplish. It should answer who, what, where, when and why. It includes grid coordinates and times.
(3) Execution: In the execution paragraph, you must be as specific, detailed and comprehensive as possible. This paragraph is divided into three major subparagraphs.
(a) Concept of Operation: The first subparagraph (3a), Appendix A is the concept of operation. It includes the overall plan. This is a general overview of how the mission will be accomplished. It includes the basic formations that will be used.
(b) Tasks: The second subparagraph (3b), Appendix A assigns specific tasks, both in and out of the objective area, for elements, teams, and individuals. This is a detailed listing of how each element, team, and/or individual will accomplish their part of the mission. It will include team formations, who is the base of the movements, tasks within the objective area, etc. Each subparagraph of Tasks will be devoted to one specific element of the unit. It will take them from start to finish of the entire patrol before you move onto the next element's tasks. The tasks of the attachments should be covered last. The number of subparagraphs under Tasks will usually be the number of elements that you have in the patrol. For fire team sized units, you may devote one subparagraph to each member of your fire team.
(c) Coordinating Instructions: The third subparagraph (3c), Appendix A is coordinating instructions. The following should be covered:
* Times of departure and return may be stated in general or specific terms.
* The primary and alternate route the patrol intends to use for movement to and from the objective.
* Checkpoints, which may be assigned by higher authority. They are points on the ground on or near where the patrol must pass.
* The actual procedures for departure and reentry of friendly areas.
* Formations, which must be planned for movement of the patrol to and from the objective area.
* Actions for "Immediate Action Drills."
* Actions at rallying points, which are places where the patrol can assemble or reorganize.
* Where, when, and by whom the debriefing will be conducted. Generally, it is held immediately after the patrol.
(4) Administration and Logistics: Administration and Logistics are contained in paragraph four, Appendix A.
(a) Beans: How many rations will be taken on patrol? Who will draw and distribute the rations? When is the next resupply of chow?
(b) Bullets: Are arms and ammunition adequate and appropriate for the mission assigned. How much ammo is being taken? When is the next resupply of ammo expected?
(c) Bad Guys: There has to be a method for the handling of prisoners. Use your unit SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) for handling EPW's (Enemy Prisoners of War).
(d) Bandages: This covers the handling of dead and wounded Marines.
1. Be specific in your instructions concerning the transportation of seriously wounded versus non-seriously wounded in action.
2. Every attempt must be made to take our dead Marines home.
3. If a corpsman is a member of the unit, state his location during movement and the various phases of the patrol.
(5) Command and Signals: The final paragraph, Appendix A of the patrol order is the command and signal.
(a) Command: There are considerations, which must be spelled out in the command portion of this paragraph. The chain of command should be as detailed as in the warning order. The location of the unit leader should be stated for each phase of the operation.
(b) Signal: There are various considerations contained in the signal portion of this paragraph.
1. Cover all signals to be used, such as hand and arm, pyro, and audible.
2. State the communications plan with higher headquarters, to include call signs, and primary/alternate frequencies. Reports such as SITREP's, POSREP's, and SALUTE are discussed in this paragraph.
3. State the challenge and password procedure to be used and procedures for departing and reentering friendly lines.
AviatorMR239
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correct me if i am wrong (read: someone who's been through OCS/TBS) but i have a feeling that you could memorize the whole thing verbatum as well as the chain of command from the other post, and every other scrap of paper and acronym you can get your hands on, and the instructors will still find a way for you to mess up. It wouldn't surprise me they would be even harder on you for being a "know it all"
I'm not saying it's not wise to be familiar with everything, just it seems the whole point is to show you that 1) you, in fact, don't know jack squat and 2) upon realizing this, you are then supposed to learn the squat it record time... and 3)if you don't give them the satisfaction of making you sweat over it they will find another way to come down on you.
Or i could be way off on this... either way my 2 cents came from the cripple jar next to the cash register so don't take my word for it.
I'm not saying it's not wise to be familiar with everything, just it seems the whole point is to show you that 1) you, in fact, don't know jack squat and 2) upon realizing this, you are then supposed to learn the squat it record time... and 3)if you don't give them the satisfaction of making you sweat over it they will find another way to come down on you.
Or i could be way off on this... either way my 2 cents came from the cripple jar next to the cash register so don't take my word for it.
boy2marine03
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Thanx 4 the info!
the 5 paragraph order is the culmination of OCS, the instructors are not harrassing you during these tests. I would recommend being familiar with the 5 paragraphs (especially the execution) and have your own form of acronyms under each sub paragraph. You'll get plenty of practice, just make sure that you have a waterproof writing tablet or atleast a laminated paper incase it rains. (Also it helped to have a note card on the butt of your rifle for quick azmuth and distance reference). I would also recommend picking the most competent candidates in your squad as the FT leaders as they will do a better job of keeping dispersion and not deviating from the azmuth.
hope this helps
-itoh
hope this helps
-itoh
Raptor2216
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