In SMEAC, which component comes directly after Situation?

In SMEAC, which component comes directly after Situation?

• A. Mission
• B. Execution
• C. Admin and Logistics
• D. Command and Signals

Answer: (A)

The sequence in SMEAC moves from what’s happening to what must be done, then to how it will be done. After the Situation, the next piece is the Mission because you turn the current conditions and constraints into a clear objective. The Mission is a concise statement of the task and its purpose, typically addressing who will act, what they will do, the time frame, where it will take place, and why it’s being done. This bridges understanding of the environment with the plan of action, so everyone knows exactly what the end state should be. Once the Mission is set, you describe how to achieve it in the Execution section, detailing the concept of operations, tasks for sub-units, and coordinating instructions. The remaining parts cover Admin and Logistics (support and sustainment) and Command and Signals (leadership and communications). A handy memory cue is that the order builds from scene-setting to purpose, then to the action plan, and finally to support and command.

The sequence in SMEAC moves from what’s happening to what must be done, then to how it will be done. After the Situation, the next piece is the Mission because you turn the current conditions and constraints into a clear objective. The Mission is a concise statement of the task and its purpose, typically addressing who will act, what they will do, the time frame, where it will take place, and why it’s being done. This bridges understanding of the environment with the plan of action, so everyone knows exactly what the end state should be.

Once the Mission is set, you describe how to achieve it in the Execution section, detailing the concept of operations, tasks for sub-units, and coordinating instructions. The remaining parts cover Admin and Logistics (support and sustainment) and Command and Signals (leadership and communications). A handy memory cue is that the order builds from scene-setting to purpose, then to the action plan, and finally to support and command.