USMC – BAMCIS FINAL EXAM STUDY
GUIDE.
What does the acronym BAMCIS used for? - CORRECT ANSWER BAMCIS is used to guide the leader
through the 6 troop leading steps.
What does the acronym BAMCIS stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER B-begin planning, A-arrange for
reconnaissance and coordination, M-make the reconnaissance, C-complete the plan, I-issue the order, S-
supervise
Explain the "B" in BAMCIS. - CORRECT ANSWER (B)egin planning - A leader should begin planning as
soon as he is assigned a mission to accomplish.
Explain the "A" in BAMCIS. - CORRECT ANSWER (A)rragne for reconnaissance and coordination.
Reconnaissance is an investigation of a route or a specific area. This can either be done physically on the
ground to be investigated or visually from a map.
Explain the "M" in BAMCIS. - CORRECT ANSWER (M)ake the reconnaissance. The next step is to make
the reconnaissance. In some cases the leader may be unable to make a physical reconnaissance because
of time constraints or to ensure surprise.
Explain the "C" in BAMCIS. - CORRECT ANSWER (C)omplete the plan. After completing the
reconnaissance, the leader reviews the preliminary plan and decides on a course of action. The plan
should be simple and should not endanger Marines or equipment any more than what is necessary to
accomplish the mission.
Explain the "I" in BAMCIS. - CORRECT ANSWER (I)ssue the order. Before issuing the order, the leader
should orient subordinates from a vantage point. If this is not possible, they should be oriented using
maps, sketches, aerial photos or terrain models.
Explain the "S" in BAMCIS. - CORRECT ANSWER (S)upervise. Supervise is the most important troop
leading step. During this step the leader ensures the order is carried out as intended.
GUIDE.
What does the acronym BAMCIS used for? - CORRECT ANSWER BAMCIS is used to guide the leader
through the 6 troop leading steps.
What does the acronym BAMCIS stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER B-begin planning, A-arrange for
reconnaissance and coordination, M-make the reconnaissance, C-complete the plan, I-issue the order, S-
supervise
Explain the "B" in BAMCIS. - CORRECT ANSWER (B)egin planning - A leader should begin planning as
soon as he is assigned a mission to accomplish.
Explain the "A" in BAMCIS. - CORRECT ANSWER (A)rragne for reconnaissance and coordination.
Reconnaissance is an investigation of a route or a specific area. This can either be done physically on the
ground to be investigated or visually from a map.
Explain the "M" in BAMCIS. - CORRECT ANSWER (M)ake the reconnaissance. The next step is to make
the reconnaissance. In some cases the leader may be unable to make a physical reconnaissance because
of time constraints or to ensure surprise.
Explain the "C" in BAMCIS. - CORRECT ANSWER (C)omplete the plan. After completing the
reconnaissance, the leader reviews the preliminary plan and decides on a course of action. The plan
should be simple and should not endanger Marines or equipment any more than what is necessary to
accomplish the mission.
Explain the "I" in BAMCIS. - CORRECT ANSWER (I)ssue the order. Before issuing the order, the leader
should orient subordinates from a vantage point. If this is not possible, they should be oriented using
maps, sketches, aerial photos or terrain models.
Explain the "S" in BAMCIS. - CORRECT ANSWER (S)upervise. Supervise is the most important troop
leading step. During this step the leader ensures the order is carried out as intended.
