4.3 Determine Actions
* Use of the Decision Support Template in the Tactical Decision Making Process. [Intelligence]:
PROBLEM: In too many units the DST is either not completed, or a completed DST is not adequately incorporated into the overall TDMP.
Techniques: Incorporate the DST into the TDMP. Use as a basic doctrinal guide CGSC Student Text 100-9, The Tactical Decision Making Process, July 1993, pages 3-26 through 3-29. For a more detailed guide, use CGSC Student Text 101-5, Command and Staff Decision Processes, January 1994, Part II.
* Task force enemy course of action development. [Intelligence]:
PROBLEMS:
1.
Task forces generally fail to fully develop actions against more than one enemy
course of action.
2.
During COA development, wargaming, and rehearsals the enemy's capability to
react to TF actions is not emphasized.
3.
S-2 role playing of the enemy often disregards the enemy's tenacity and force
capabilities.
4.
In many instances, the TF develops the best case, most likely scenario of the
enemy doing exactly what is expected.
RESULTS:
1.
Decision points are not developed.
2.
Triggers to move forces not in contact are not specified.
3.
Movement routes are not discussed.
4.
A general lack of detailed contingency planning.
Techniques:
1.
TF S-2s must portray a realistic, tough enemy during all aspects of the planning
and preparation phases of operations.
2.
Wargames should deal with the unexpected and/or most dangerous enemy courses
of action.
3.
Rehearsals should focus on worst case phases of the plan.
4.
Commanders must be able to use rehearsals to exercise, and adjust as necessary,
decision points and repositioning triggers.
* Time management. [Fire Support]:
PROBLEM: Too many units do not effectively use available time to conduct the rehearsals necessary to enhance the likelihood of mission success, and to ensure separate platoons operate under a standard set of procedures.
Techniques:
1.
Technical rehearsals: Insure key targets are understood and any necessary preparation
of rounds is accomplished.
EXAMPLES:
2. Tactical rehearsals: familiarize all personnel with procedures that may be conducted during the battle.
EXAMPLE PROCEDURES:
While these procedures should be addressed in the TACSOP, the rehearsal will allow practice on what needs to be done, and how it will be accomplished.
3. Platoon standardized procedures:
* Support operations estimate development. [Combat Service Support]:
PROBLEM: Both FSB and MSB support operations sections deploy without a completed Support Operations Estimate.
RESULT: Supply operations sections then conduct late support mission analysis, and plan brigade CSS operations without the specific, detailed support information contained in the logistics estimate.
Procedure: Develop a logistics estimate prior to deployment. Support operations sections should focus on the following:
* Unit contingency planning. [Maneuver]:
PROBLEM: Most units fail to plan for the worst possible contingency on any given day of the operation.
Techniques:
1.
Identify and wargame contingencies, branches and sequels to critical events
that may occur on any day or in any phase of the operation.
2.
By focusing on these worst case critical events, the unit can prioritize planning.
This prioritization supports the subsequent preparation/rehearsal, as well
as the requisite resourcing.
3.
By planning for worst case events, units can avoid the tendency to plan for
nothing because anything might happen.
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