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116 Tactical Measures
116.2 Discuss the components of a five paragraphs operations order: Situation,
Mission, Execution, Administration, Command (SMEAC).
An Offensive Operations Order is prepared using the SMEAC format. It has five (5)
paragraphs, and each address specific topic relevant to the mission. What does the
acronym SMEAC stands for?
• S - Situation
• M - Mission
• E - Execution
• A - Administrative and logistics
• C - Command and signals
1. Situation:
Enemy Forces
Consists of the composition, disposition, location, movement, capabilities,
and recent activities of enemy forces.
Friendly Forces
A statement of the mission of the next higher unit, location and mission of
adjacent units, and the commander’s intent from two levels higher.
Attachments and Detachments
Units attached to or detached from the squad by higher headquarters,
including the effective time of the attachment or detachment.
2. Mission:
A clear, concise statement of the task the squad must accomplish.
3. Execution:
Concept of Operations
The concept of operation is the squad leader’s brief summary of the
tactical plan the squad is to execute the commander’s intent.
Subordinate Tasks (Missions)
In in each succeeding paragraph missions are assigned to each fire team
and any attached units.
Coordinating Instructions
Actions at the objective
Routes to and from the objective
Formations and order for movement
Time of attack
The fire support plan (naval gunfire, artillery, mortars, air support)
Locations of tactical control measures:
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