FM/BG-1019.V1.01 - SMEAC breakdown
Situation
- Covers the operational context, friendly forces, attachments (e.g., CAS, armor), and enemy strength, posture, and intent.
- Brevity: SITREP – Situation Report
Mission
- Defines the task: who, what, when, where, and why. It also states the desired end state.
Execution
- Includes the commander's intent, scheme of manoeuvre, and specific tasks to achieve the mission.
- Brevity: COA – Course of Action
Administration / Logistics
- Describes medical support, resupply, EPW handling, and supporting fires (e.g., artillery, CAS).
- Brevity: CASEVAC – Casualty Evacuation, RTB – Return to Base
Command / Signal
- Outlines comms protocols, signal plans, and contingencies. Defaults to SOP if unchanged.
- Brevity: COMMS – Communications, SOP – Standard Operating Procedure
Last major change:
Initial SOP Port
