This is a method used by the public services, as a version of command and control, when briefing service members. For example, SMEAC was used by a Lance Corporal to his section during a video we watched in class. Expand. The word SMEAC stands for what is shown below:
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• Situation – At this stage of the process, you would explain to your team the chain of events leading up to the problem as well as the problem that has occurred. You must also say why the operation is going to be needed. For example, if you have some troops lost in hostile territory you will explain to your team how and why they are there as well as the fact of how you are going to extract them. You will also need to explain why you are extracting them
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• Mission – This