All Arms Tactical Aide Memoire

ALL ARMS TACTICAL AIDE MEMOIRE Classification: UNCLASSIFIED // FOR TRAINING USE Purpose: To provide commanders and staff with a rapid-reference checklist for the planning and execution of operations.

PART 1: THE ESTIMATE PROCESS (THE 7 QUESTIONS) Use this sequence to develop orders and plans. 1. What is the situation?

Higher Commander’s Intent: What are we trying to achieve two levels up? Mission: What is the specific task? Enemy:

Strength, Composition, Disposition. Capabilities, Vulnerabilities. Most Probable Course of Action (COA) vs. Most Dangerous COA. templated High Value Targets (HVTs). all arms tactical aide memoire

Ground:

O: Obstacles (Natural/Man-made). A: Avenues of Approach (Mobility corridors). K: Key Terrain (Decisive terrain?). O: Observation and Fields of Fire. C: Cover and Concealment.

Own Forces: What assets do I have? What attachments/detachments? Time: Time available vs. time required. Civil: Civilian population, key infrastructure, environmental factors. What is the situation

2. What is the mission?

The Mission Statement Formula:

Who (Unit) + What (Task) + When (Time) + Where (Grid/Location) + Why (Purpose). Enemy: Strength, Composition, Disposition

Check: Does the "Why" link to the Higher Intent?

3. What courses of action are open?