<Li> Mission - This is a one sentence statement that summarises the mission objectives . For example, The mission to is to conduct a fighting patrol in order to eliminate any enemy positions so that the platoon can keep advancing into enemy territory safely . The mission statement is extremely important as it is more than likely the only bit of the briefing squadies are bothered to listen to . So make it short sharp and to the point . You must always repeat the mission twice so that any squadies not paying attention have a chance to catch what it is they are meant to be doing . </Li> <Li> Execution - If a briefing is considered to be a sandwich this would be considered the filling . It should be the longest part of the briefing and will explain in detail exactly what is going to be done under all conditions . This means the first plan of attack and any thing that will be done if the plan is compromised in any way for example if something unexpected happens. The section commander will explain the plan in a series of logical commands . it starts as follows </Li> <Dl> <Dd> Platoon HQ is located on the model </Dd> <Dd> Enemy position located </Dd> <Dd> Patrol Form up point located </Dd> <Dd> Bearing for departure located </Dd> <Dd> Time out given </Dd> <Dd> Route to enemy position pointed out </Dd> <Dd> Any RV points are given according to the ground </Dd> <Dd> Advanced information on Enemy is given </Dd> <Dd> Plan of Attack is given </Dd> <Dd> Location of possible ReOrg given </Dd> <Dd> Route back in pointed out (always different from route in so not ambushed by enemy) </Dd> <Dd> Bearing of way into Patrol harbour or Platoon HQ given </Dd> <Dd> Time Back Given </Dd> <Dd> Actions on given e.g. action on light during night is to get to ground </Dd> <Dd> Actions on Vehicle - Light - Ambush - Fire - Separation - Lost - No Comms - Pinned Down - Weapon Stoppage - Run Out Of Ammo - etc </Dd> <Dd> An Official list does exist and it is much longer however these are the major features . </Dd> </Dl> <Dd> Platoon HQ is located on the model </Dd>

Examine the five-paragraph smeac that should ideally find a place in any investigation plan