SMEAC is a planning format that includes five sections. Which set correctly lists the sections?

• A. Mission, Situation, Execution, Admin and Logistics, Command and Signal.
• B. Situation, Mission, Execution, Admin and Logistics, Command and Signal.
• C. Situation, Mission, Operations, Admin and Logistics, Command and Signal.
• D. Situation, Mission, Execution, Admin and Logistics, Command and Control.

Answer: (B)

SMEAC is a five-section format used to organize military orders in a clear, logical way. The five sections are Situation, Mission, Execution, Admin and Logistics, Command and Signal.

Situation covers the present conditions and factors that affect the mission—enemy, terrain, weather, and friendly forces. Mission states the task and its purpose in a concise line. Execution describes how the mission will be carried out, including the concept of operations, tasks to units, and coordination. Admin and Logistics outlines administration, supply, maintenance, evacuation, and other support details. Command and Signal explains who commands, the command relationships, and the communications plan.

This set lists the five sections exactly in that standard order and uses the terminology SMEAC requires: Execution rather than Operations, and Command and Signal rather than Command and Control. That alignment is why it’s the best answer.