CCC Module 4 Post Test

Which key component of a plan is a statement which directs how subordinate units cooperate to accomplish the mission and establishes the sequence of actions the force will use to achieve the end state?

Concepts of Operations

CPT Neumann and the staff are beginning the COA Comparison step of the MDMP. What is the first action they will take in the process?

Conduct advantages and disadvantages analysis

Planning is a __________ learning activity.

Continuous

What is the art and science of understanding a situation, envisioning a desired future, and laying out effective ways of bringing that future about?

Planning

Which of the four operations activities focuses on helping CPT Neumann understand a situation and his role in an upcoming operation?

Preparation

A ___________ leads each staff section, which is grouped by area of expertise under a coordinating, special, or personal staff officer.

Principal Staff Officer

Which of the following is a key output for mission analysis?

Problem Statement, Assumptions, Initial planning guidance.

CPT Neumann ensures the outputs are ready for the next step of the MDMP, COA development. Which of the following are key outputs from mission analysis? Select all that apply.

Problem and Mission Statements, Initial CCIRs and EEFIs, Updated IPB and running estimates.

CPT Neumann, the HHC Commander, has examined all evaluated COAs and the recommended COA. He agrees with most of the recommended COAs, but wants to modify the command post location. What action follows this modification with most of the recommended COAs?

The staff wargames the new COA and presents the results to the commander with a recommendation.

What is a unifying or dominant idea or image which expresses the purpose for military action?

Theme

What is the difference between the advantages and disadvantages analysis and the decision matrix?

The advantages and disadvantages analysis uses a narrative, and the decision matrix uses number for comparison.

What is planning?

The art and science of understanding a situation, envisioning a desired future, and laying out effective ways of bringing that future about

What is defined in the context of operations when the commander understands a discrepancy between the current state of an operational environment and the desired end state?

The problem

Typically, the commanders intent statement is three to five sentences long and contains...

The purpose, key tasks, and end state.

Every staff has Special Staff officers, though the number of special staff officers varies depending on which of the following? Select all that apply.

The size of the command, Authorization, The commander's desires

CPT Neumann has an intelligence requirement, stated as a priority to intelligence support, and needed to understand the adversary or OE So what does CPT Neumann have?

EEFI? INCORRECT FFIR

What is the purpose of weighting criteria in the decision matrix?

Emphasize one or more criteria based on a determination of their relative importance.

Which are the functions of preparation? Select all that apply.

Ensure forces and resources are positioned, Develop a common understanding of the plan, Task-organize and integrate the force.

Why does the staff compare feasible COAs?

Ensure the best course of action is recommended to the commander.

Commanders direct forces throughout the operations process by taking which action(s)? Select all that apply.

Establishing command and support relationships, Assigning and adjusting tasks, control measures, and task organization, Positioning units, key leaders, and allocating resources, Approving plans and orders

CPT Neumann is working with the staff through COA approval. 1LT Rock has given CPT Neumann the updated running estimates, the recommended COA, and updated assumptions. However, CPT Neumann says he is still missing a key input necessary to decide. Which of the following does CPT Neumann still need?

Evaluated COAs

In the mission analysis step,_________ are standards the commander and staff will later use to measure the relative effectiveness and efficiency of one COA relative to other COAs.

Evaluation criteria

What is the act of putting a plan into action by applying combat power to accomplish the mission and adjusting operations based on changes in the situation?

Execution

What type of decisions implement a planned action under the circumstances anticipated in the order, such as changing a boundary, committing the reserve, or executing a branch plan?

Execution

What is a statement of truth, or a statement thought to be true at the time?

Fact

CPT Neumann can base solutions to problems based upon ________.

Facts

When developing a COA, the staff ensure each is?

Feasible, acceptable, suitable, distinguishable, complete, sustainable

CPT Neumann briefs friendly maneuver unit dispositions. What is the assigned staff role in the rehearsal script?

G-3_(S-3)

When box war gaming is used, the staff isolates a _______ area and focuses on critical events there.

Geographical

What is the systematic, continuous process of analyzing the threat and environment in a specific geographic area?

INCORRECT ASCOPE_PMESII_Crosswalk

As a commander, you must adjust the evaluation criteria presented. What should your adjustments be based on?

INCORRECT A_proposed_problem_statement, Tactical Mission Tasks

The commander and staff conduct which two risk assessment steps during mission analysis?

INCORRECT Assess_the_hazards_and_develop_controls

During the rehearsal execution CPT Neumann assists the commander with the rehearsal and portrays the friendly scheme of maneuver. What is CPT Neumann's staff role?

INCORRECT Assistant Chief of Staff, G-2 (S-2)

When conducting a COA briefing, what element helps the commander and staff to understand the thought process behind each COA?

INCORRECT COA_Statement

During a war game, who is responsible for the actions of the staff?

INCORRECT Commander

What considerations do the staff take into account during the war-game?

INCORRECT Complete_and_sustainable_COAs

Which key component of a plan is the task, together with the purpose, clearly indicates the action to be taken and the reason?

INCORRECT Concepts_of_Operations

Coordinating staff officers are the commanders principal assistants who ________ actions within their area of expertise or a warfighting function. Select all that apply.

INCORRECT Coordinate, Execute, Advise. AND Execute, Plan, Advise.

You are a commander providing initial planning guidance, which describes the broad actions the force must take to transform current conditions into those desired at end state. This guidance outlines what type of approach?

INCORRECT Developmental

How can CPT Neumann show the results of the war game to the commander and staff?

INCORRECT During_the_course_of_action_approval_brief.

When using the belt war-gaming method, the staff analyzes the critical events in each belt ________.

INCORRECT Geographically

What does the initial commanders guidance include? Select all that apply.

INCORRECT Initial_information_requirements[,] The_time_needed_to_plan_and_prepare_for_the_mission_for_both_headquarters_and_subordinate_units[,] Initial_time_allocation

Collecting and analyzing information and intelligence should be conducted during which phase(s) of the assessment process? Select all that apply.

INCORRECT Planning, Preparation, Execution

CPT Neumann is the assistant Chief of Staff G-3 (S-3). What responsibilities are assigned to this position in the execution phase of the CAR? Select all that apply.

INCORRECT Portrays_assessment_of_the_enemy_course_of_action [,] Portrays_the_friendly_scheme_of_maneuver.[,] Ensures_subordinate_unit_actions_comply_with_the_commander_s_intent.

Adapting plans or operations should be conducted during which phase(s) of the assessment process?Select all that apply.

INCORRECT Preparation, Execution, Planning

Identify the Key Output from Step 6 COA approval.

INCORRECT Recommended_COA

In the COA Analysis step there is a list that remains constant for all COAs. This list consists of ______.

INCORRECT Running_Estimates

CPT Neumann's planning includes understanding an O.E., framing the problem, defining the desired end-state, and developing an operational approach to achieve the desired end state. What type of planning is he using?

INCORRECT Tactical, Strategic

What is a supposition on the current situation or a presupposition on the future course of action?

INCORRECT Tasks

An assumption is tied to a Request for Information. Later, the staff relooks that assumption. What eventually happens to each assumption? Select all that apply.

INCORRECT The_assumption_is_proven_and_becomes_a_fact, The_assumption_is_disproven._The_correct_information_becomes_a_fact.

Which step is after list assumptions in COA analysis and war-gaming process?

INCORRECT Update_running_estimates, Gather the tools.

Key input is a running estimate used through the entirety of the MDMP. At what stage does a running estimate get created?

INCORRECT: COA Analysis INCORRECT COA Development

CPT Neumann and other staff officers carefully review the reference sections of the higher headquarters OPLANs and OPORDs to identify documents related to the upcoming operation. Where is this section located?

INCORRECT: Located in the paragraph before sustainment INCORRECT: Located_in_the_paragraph_after_situation, Located in the paragraph after mission.

CPT Neumann completes a detailed analysis of the higher headquarters' order and determines a task must be performed to accomplish a specified task or mission but is not stated in the higher headquarters' order. He has identified what type of task?

Implied

What does the initial WARNORD include?

Initial timeline, General location, Type of operation

What type of cell within a command post is organized by a planning horizon broken down into current operations, future operations, and plans?

Integrating Cells

CPT Neumann is placing a model overlooking the actual area of operation. What rehearsal method is this? (This is also the most popular rehearsal technique.)

Terrain Model Rehearsal

CPT Neumann, Bravo Company commander, just sat though the Battalions OPORD Briefing (the plans-to-operations transition). At the conclusion of the briefing, the responsibility for developing and maintaining the plans now belongs to ________.

The CUOPS Cell INCORRECT The superior officer The COS

Which options describe planning?

The art and science of understanding a situation, envisioning a desired future, and laying out effective ways of bringing that future about

In step one of the MDMP: Receipt of Mission, Process Step: What does the commander provide in initial guidance?

The mission planning process, such as the date, time, and required attendees for the mission analysis conference

What is the Army's framework for exercising mission command?

The operations process

What reason would the staff bring in updated assumptions to COA Analysis?

Critical assumptions may have changed or turned into fact; these may affect the results of the war game significantly.

_______ are normally conducted by one or more related systems (i.e. Fires, Sustainment, etc.)

Support rehearsals

What are the four major activities performed during operations?

1. Plan 2. Prepare 3. Execute 4. Assess

For fast-paced offensive or defensive tasks, how many subordinate maneuver units does a headquarters generally control?

2-5

The Receipt of Mission Process consists of_________?

6 Tasks

10 COA Development Questions missing?

?

The mission analysis process consists of:

? 17 phases INCORRECT: 15 Tasks 5 Phases 5 Steps

CPT Neumann is approached by his operations SGT for clarification on the purpose of mission analysis in MDMP. How should CPT Neumann explain mission analysis?

? Mission analysis identifies gaps in information for further planning and decision making during preparation and execution INCORRECT Mission_analysis_generates_options_for_subsequent_analysis_and_comparison__satisfying_the_commander_s_intent_and_planning_guidance, Mission_analysis_identifies_difficulties_or_coordination_problems_as_well_as_probable_consequences_of_planned_actions_for_each_COA_being_considered.

What is the MDMP?

A planning model which helps leaders apply thoroughness, clarity, sound judgment, logic, and professional knowledge to understand situations, develop options to solve problems, and reach decisions.

Choose the three Army Planning Methodologies

ADM, MDMP, TLP

Commanders must include the risks they are willing to accept in the final planning guidance. If time allows commanders use a video teleconference to discuss acceptable risk with ________. Select all that apply.

Adjacent commanders, Subordinate commanders, Senior commanders

What type of decisions modify the operation to respond to unanticipated opportunities and threats, often requiring implementing unanticipated operations and resynchronizing the warfighting functions?

Adjustment

A commander will initiate a MDMP upon which of the following?

Anticipation of a mission, Receipt of a higher headquarters order, Receipt of a higher headquarters plan

Which of the following elements are orders production key inputs?

Approved COA with any modifications, Refined commander's intent, CCIRs, and EEFIs, Updated assumptions.

Which Army planning methodology is particularly useful for conceptual planning but must be integrated with the detailed planning to produce orders?

Army design methodology INCORRECT Troop_leading_procedures

Which of the following are Army Planning Methodologies? Select all that apply.

Army design methodology, Troop leading procedures, Military decision-making process.

What helps answer the "where," "what," and "why" about the progress toward accomplishing a task or achieving an objective?

Assessment

A new platoon leader approaches CPT Neumann. the 2LT is confused about commander's actions to direct and lead forces. What actions will CPT Neumann discuss with the platoon leader about directing action to achieve results during the operations process?

Assigning and adjusting tasks, control measures, and task organization.

During the rehearsal execution CPT Neumann, portrays the enemy forces and other variables of the operational environment during rehearsals. What is CPT Neumann's staff role?

Assistant Chief of Staff, G-2 (S-2)

________ are suppositions made about the current situation or predictions made about the course of events to come, either or both assumed to be true without evidence.

Assumptions

The ________ is conducted throughout the MDMP process. It allows the higher commander to learn how subordinates intend to accomplish their mission and identifies problems within their subordinates concept of operations.

Backbrief

When do commanders lead an after action review to see how their leaders understood the plan, reacted to uncertainty and adapted to meet their intent?

Before the Rehearsal

What orders production key input becomes the plans concept of operations?

COA Statement

A corresponding COA statement and sketch should be created for each________.

COA selected for COA analysis

This officer is the unbiased controller of the process, ensuring the staff stays on a timeline and achieves the goals of the war-gaming session.

COS/XO

1LT Jameson, the new BN Chemical Officer, is unclear what her responsibility is during the orders production process. Who can assist her in determining what attachments she has to write?

Chief or Staff / XO

What organizations can be government organizations such as the Department of State or other private or public organizations?

Civilian

CPT Neumann must designate a select staff who assist you in controlling operations away from a command post. In this case they are being placed within a ______.

Command Group? INCORRECT Tactical_command_post

During rehearsal preparation who serves as the rehearsal director?

Commander

In the COA approval process, one key output in particular is created to support execution of the COA. What output is this? Select all that apply.

Commander's Critical Information Requirements

Which mission analysis key outputs are published as coordinating instructions in WARNORD 2 broken down into PIRs and FFIRS?

Commander's critical information requirements

Liaison coordination, authorized movements and initiation of information collection, and collaborative planning times and locations information can be located in which mission analysis input?

Commander's initial guidance

In what terms do commanders describe their visualization?

Commander's intent, planning guidance, commander's critical information requirements, and essential elements of friendly information.

The initial commanders intent links what two things? Select all that apply.

Conditions defining the desired end state, The operation's purpose INCORRECT Conditions_defining_the_desired_end_state[,] Key_tasks

CPT Neuman and his staff are beginning the MDMPs COA Comparison step. What will be their first action?

Conduct Advantages and disadvantages analysis

The ___________ is normally conducted immediately following issuance of an OPORD or a FRAGORD. It ensures subordinate commanders understand the intent, task, purpose, and overall framework of the operation.

Confirmation Brief

A new Assistant S-3 approaches CPT Neumann. He cannot remember if there are only one or two techniques of COA comparison and asks for help in understanding which techniques are used for the process. Which common technique does CPT Neumann discuss with 2LT Jones to help them understand COA Comparison?

Decision Matrix

A point in space and time when the commander or staff anticipates making a key decision concerning a specific course of action is a ______?

Decision Point

A training officer approaches CPT Neumann. The training officer would like clarification on three tools that can be used to assist adapting to changing circumstances. What three tools does CPT Neumann tell him are available to the commander and planners to assist in adapting to changing circumstances?

Decision points, branches, and sequels.

CPT Neumann is creating a running estimate to assist the commander. What tasks apply to his responsibilities as a staff officer?

Determine if future operations are supportable,Understand the capabilities and limitations of enemy organizations.

As CPT Neumann reads through the OPORD, he sees the operation overlay contains a restrictive fire line placed on their command by higher command. What has CPT Neumann done during his mission analysis?

Determined a constraint

What are the major activities of execution?

Directing Action, Decisionmaking, Assessing.

What forms a valid constraint?

It is dictated by a higher command or based on resource limitations within the command.

What tends to be the focus of assessment during the operations process activities? Select all that apply.

Level of destruction of enemy units, Status of friendly force, Terrain gained or lost, Objectives secured.

CPT Neumann has requested you plan a broad concept where you must link multiple tasks with goals, objectives, and end state conditions. What should you use to build your broad concept?

Lines of effort

Which Army planning methodology is an iterative planning method used to understand the situation and mission, develop a course of action, and produce an operation plan or order?

Military decision-making process

In a ______ commanders and staffs practice the operation by talking through critical portions of the operation over communications networks in a sequence the commander establishes.

Network Rehearsal

To run an effective war game, how many course of action statements and sketches are needed?

One set per course of action selected by the commander during the course of action development.

The __________ of the MDMP steps lead to an increased understanding of the situation, facilitating the next step of the MDMP.

Outputs

A good rehearsal site includes the following:Select all that apply.

Parking areas, Local Security Appropriate markings and associated training aids,

Which kind of staff officers has direct access to the commander?

Personal

Rehearsal responsibilities include the following. Select all that apply.

Preparation, Execution, Planning

What are components to the framework for receipt of mission? Select all that apply.

Process, Key Inputs, Key Outputs.

Plans and orders _______ ensures the base plan and all attachments are complete and in agreement.

Reconciliation

CPT Neumann would like to conduct a session in which a staff or unit practices expected actions to improve performance during execution. What is CPT Neumann's session called?

Rehearsal

In the process of rehearsal planning CPT Neumann may receive what types of revised information from the Commander? Select all that apply.

Rehearsal Type, Rehearsal Technique, Attendees.

What do the commander and each staff section maintain during the MDMP as a continuous assessment of the current situation used to determine if the current operation is proceeding according to the commander's intent and if planned future operations are supportable?

Running estimate

Upon receipt of the mission, the XO directs the staff to gather the tools to begin COA analysis. Which of these tools are included?

Running estimates, threat templates, models, civil considerations, overlays, databases, and data files

The staff planning timeline ____________?

Serves as a benchmark for the commander and staff throughout the MDMP

CPT Neumann examines paragraphs 2 and 3 of the Higher's order to locate tasks specifically assigned to the unit. He is looking for which type of task?

Specified

A ____________ or ______ identifies appropriate rehearsal types and standards for their execution. These rehearsals ensure all participants understand a specific technique. Although they can be performed at all echelons, they are normally conducted at platoon and below. Select all that apply.

Standard operating procedures drill (SOP), Battle Drill

What is the focus of the running estimates developed during receipt of mission?

The status of friendly units, and resources, and key civil considerations that affect each functional area.

Why would CPT Neumann choose the belt method over the box method or avenue-in-depth war-gaming method?

The unit is conducting offensive and defensive tasks on terrain divided into well-defined cross-compartments.

What is the purpose for the commander and staff to gather, analyze, and synthesize information during step 2 of the MDMP?

To better understand the situation and problem and identify what the command must accomplish, when and where it must be done, and most importantly, the why of the operations purpose

During the _____________, the commander and staff try to foresee the actions, reactions, and counteractions of all participants, including civilians.

War Game

What does the unit standing operating procedures (SOPs) identify?

Who participates in mission analysis, who the alternates are, and where they should assemble

Theater army headquarters are resourced with the main command post and a ______ command post.

INCORRECT: Tactical

What is the purpose of the Course of Action Decision Briefing?

Identify a preferred COA and make a recommendation.

If there are details that need to be expanded upon in the WARNORD issued after COA approval, they are to be communicated in what way? Select all that apply.

In person, video teleconference.

Which of the following does 1LT Rock make sure is part of WARNORD #2

Initial Information Collection Plan

The staff's experience, cohesiveness, and level of rest or stress is measured during ______ in Step 1 of the MDMP.

Initial assessment

A staff exists to assist the commander in understanding and visualizing an operation. This is achieved by_______.

Maintaining Running Estimates

At what stage of the planning horizon does refining and modifying OPLANs and OPORDs occur?

Mid-Range Planning

Why are updated assumptions a key output of COA Comparison?

New information may change the analysis and comparison of COAs.

CPT Neumann is the S-3 for his battalion during MDMP. Will he make the decision to use ADM during receipt of mission?

No, it is up to the commander

CPT Neumann has completed the decision matrix. Should he and the staff rely solely on the outcome of a decision matrix to determine which COA to recommend?

No. The decision matrix may be based on highly subjective judgments which can change dramatically during the course of the evaluation.

A staff officer should be able to provide an updated running estimate to their commander ___________.

On demand

How many COA sketches are required at the end of the COA development?

One per COA to be analyzed

Which is the Army's framework for exercising mission command?

Operation Process

Which step of the MDMP bridges the transition between planning and preparations?

Orders Production

A new Assistant S-3 approaches CPT Neumann. He is unsure if he has everything needed for the mission analysis brief. Which of the following does CPT Neumann make sure the Assistant S-3 has as part of the mission analysis brief?

Pertinent facts and assumptions, Proposed evaluation criteria, Constraints

What is the concerted efforts associated with the command and control activity of execution? Select all that apply.

INCORRECT: Seize and retain initiative Build and maintain momentum

CPT Neumann is preparing to continue assessing the situation using mission analysis. Which inputs will he gather to use in this step of the MDMP? Select all that apply.

A Commander's Initial guidance and HHQ's plan or order, AMD methodologies products, Intelligence and knowledge products?

What describes the framework of planning?

A plan or order is not a script to follow. Plans and orders are the principal means commanders use to direct, coordinate, and synchronize actions.

What does this example represent when developed during mission analysis? How does 1/1 ABCT stabilize Calico City within the next 60 days while considering an insurgent force with local civilian support operates freely within the city and local police are untrained and ill-equipped to secure the population. Civilian leaders support 1/1 ABCT forces but are intimidated by insurgents; 1/1 ABCT units with no additional police or engineer support must operate within the populated area; narrow streets and densely populated areas prevent vehicle movement in most of the city. Although extreme daytime temperatures will favor acclimated enemy forces, civilians casualties will likely result from direct and indirect fire engagements during daylight hours.

A proposed problem statement

What is an assumption?

A supposition to be true in the absence of proof and is logical and realistic

Which mission analysis input may the commander elect to commence before or in parallel with the MDMP receipt of mission step?

ADM

Based on the MDMP, what is the first task CPT Neumann should complete after receiving a new mission?

Alert the staff of the pending planning requirements

What versions of the evaluated COAs go to the commander during the COA approval process?

All that are evaluated.

The MDMP process begins with receiving or anticipating a new mission. Who or what initiates the process?

An Order or FRAGORD issued by higher headquarters or derived from an ongoing operation.

What is COA Comparison?

An objective process to evaluate COAs independently and against set evaluation criteria approved by the commander and staff.

What do commanders conceptualize from understanding the current situation, mission, and desired end state?

An operational approach to attain the end state

What is a composite of the conditions, circumstances, and influences affecting the employment of capabilities and bear on the commander's decisions?

An operational environment

What information requirement is identified by the commander as critical to facilitating timely decision-making?

CCIR

Who is the most important participant in the MDMP?

CDR

A junior staff officer approaches CPT Neumann. The junior staff officer is inquiring what the goal of course of action comparison is? What will CPT Neumann tell the junior staff officer?

COA Comparison enables the selection of a COA within the highest probability of success.

If the commander rejects all COAs, what step in the process does the staff return to?

COA Development

How can subjective judgments skew the results of the decision matrix?

COA ranks and criteria weighing may be highly subjective.

What element(s) make an efficient meeting? Select all that apply.

Can be Formal, Can be informal.

You are standing next to CPT Neumann when 1LT Lee approaches him. the LT asks who the current operations integration cell notifies when the commander initiates the receipt of mission. CPT Neumann says "The current operations integration notifies other military and host-nations organizations of pending planning events as required." Unfortunately, CPT Neumann has forgotten one of the key participants to be alerted. Which key participant organization did he forget?

Civilian

Who issues the final planning guidance once a COA has been approved?

Commander

What occurs during the mission analysis briefing? Select all that apply.

Commander is informed of the results of the analysis, Commander provides guidance for continued planning, Discussion occurs regarding various facts assumptions and impacts of findings

Who initiates the MDMP upon receipt or in anticipation of a mission?

Commanders

What is the importance of evaluation criteria in COA Comparison?

Criteria developed during mission analysis become the basis for objectively comparing courses of action during COA Comparison.

Which of the following is an event that directly influences mission accomplishment?

Critical Event

What purpose would CPT Neumann and the battalion staff have in updating assumptions during the COA analysis?

Critical assumptions may have changed or turned into fact; these may affect the results of the war game significantly.

In what ways can CPT Neumann use critical events and decision points during the war game?

Critical events and decision points shape the actions reaction and counteraction cycle of the war gaming process.

The battle rhythm is a deliberate daily cycle of command, staff, and unit activities intended to synchronize...

Current and future operations

CPT Sand from the S9 section and who is part of the CEMA Working Group approaches CPT Rock in the S3. CPT Sand is looking for the point of contact that leads the CEMA Working Group. So to whom should CPT Rock refer CPT Sand?

EWO

When maintaining a running estimate, the commander and each staff element continuously consider the effects of new information. What do they also update? Select all that apply.

Enemy activities and capabilities, Facts, Friendly force status

What do running estimates consist of? Select all that apply.

Facts, Assumptions, Civil Considerations

The _____ assists the commander with the rehearsal.

G-3 (S-3)

CPT Neumann has been notified of the new planning requirement. He directs his staff to collect appropriate doctrines, mission documents, intelligence and assessment products, SOPs and the running estimate. What is this process called?

Gather the tools

1LT Rock approaches CPT Neumann. He is unclear as to which processes fall under mid-range planning. Which of the following processes does CPT Neumann tell him take place within mid-range planning?

Refine OPLANs, Modify OPORDs, Develop FRAGORDs.

You are the battalion assistant operations officer (AS-3) working with CPT Neumann. He wants to check your knowledge and asks what you most update to consider the effects of new information throughout the MDMP continuously.

Running estimate

How would updated running estimates assist CPT Neumann and the battalion staff as a key input to the COA Analysis?

Running estimates provide current information on friendly and enemy forces assumptions and other information critical to the war game.

This officer determines partner relationships (joint, interagency, intergovernmental, and multinational), requirements for special funding, and support to the procurement process.

S-8

This process under Step 4 of MDMP uses the following methods: Box Method, Belt Method, and the Avenue-in-depth method:

Select the War Gaming Method

A battle rhythm consists of a series of meetings, working groups, boards, briefings, and other activities. By what means are these activities synchronized? Select all that apply.

Time, Purpose

In __________ situations where commanders decide to proceed directly into the MDMP, the commander may also issue guidance on abbreviating the process.

Time-Sensitive

CPT Neumann receives an order by his battalion to conduct a training exercise for his company by T-12. What Army planning methodology would he use to plan for this event?

Troop Leading Procedures

After the COA decision briefing, CPT Neumann needs to provide the commander with the COA comparison outputs for the next step of the MDMP. What outputs does he provide? Select all that apply.

Updated running estimate,Evaluated and recommended COAs,Updated assumptions.

CPT Neumann is ready to perform a COA comparison on three different COAs. Which COA analysis outputs will he use as inputs for his COA comparison? Select all that apply.

War-Game Results, Evaluation criteria

Which of the following is a key output from Step 4: COA Analysis and a key input to Step 5: COA Comparison?

Wargame Results

What is the XO indicating through the staff planning timeline?

What products are due, who is responsible for them, and who receives them.