Enemy

The platoon leader’s analysis of the enemy situation should focus on the areas outlined in FM 71-1 (doctrinal analysis and objectives, composition and disposition, capabilities, weaknesses, anticipated COAs, and factors that can influence these COAs). The analysis can focus on the following considerations:

• What types of enemy units is the platoon up against?
• Where are these units?
• What is the enemy doing?
• How strong is he?
• What kind of equipment does he have?
• What are his capabilities and weaknesses?
• Where is he vulnerable?
• Where are his kill zones and fire sacks?
• What are the enemy’s intentions, doctrinal objectives, and most probable COA(s)?
• What can he do in response to friendly actions?