What are eight steps in troop leading process?

Answer 1

8. Supervise

The leader supervises the unit's preparation for combat by conducting rehearsals and inspections.

(1) Rehearsals. The leader uses rehearsals to--

Practice essential tasks (improve performance).

Reveal weaknesses or problems in the plan.

Coordinate the actions of subordinate elements.

Improve soldier understanding of the concept of the operation (foster confidence in soldiers).

(a) Rehearsals include the practice of having squad leaders brief their planned actions in execution sequence to the platoon leader.

(b) The leader should conduct rehearsals on terrain that resembles the actual ground, and in similar light conditions.

(c) The platoon may begin rehearsals of battle drills and other SOP items before the receipt of the operation order. Once the order has been issued, it can rehearse mission specific tasks.

(d) Some important tasks to rehearse include--

Actions on the objective.

Assaulting a trench, bunker, or building.

Actions at the assault position.

Breaching obstacles (mine and wire).

Using special weapons or demolitions.

Actions on unexpected enemy contact.

(2) Inspections. Squad leaders should conduct initial inspections shortly after receipt of the warning order. The platoon sergeant spot checks throughout the unit's preparation for combat. The platoon leader and platoon sergeant make a final inspection. They should inspect--

Weapons and ammunition.

Uniforms and equipment.

Mission-essential equipment.

Soldier's understanding of the mission and their specific responsibilities.

Communications.

Rations and water.

Camouflage.

Deficiencies noted during earlier inspections.

Source: Army study guide