109 CMO Support to Problem Framing

Question 1

Define Purpose of Problem Framing Step

Answer 1

To gain an enhanced understanding of the environment and the nature of the problem. This understanding allows a Commander to visualize the operation and describe his conceptual approach of what the command must accomplish, when, where it must be done, and most importantly, why (the purpose of the operation).

Question 2

Identify Problem Framing Injects

Answer 2

1. Commander’s Initial Intent and Guidance

Question 3

Identify Problem Framing Activities

Answer 3

1. Commander’s orientation
2. Understand the environment
3. Convene the Green Cell
4. Understand yourself
5. Understand the problem

Question 4

Identify Problem Framing Results

Answer 4

1. Approve the mission statement
2. Provide commander’s intent
3. Provide COA dev guidance
4. Direct release of the WARNO