ACRS Final Quizzes Flashcards
What are the three tenets of MCPP
Top down planning
Single battle concept
Integrated planning
At the strategic operational and tactical levels of war what is the conception and articulation of a framework for solving a problem used continuously throughout MCPP
Design
What are the three levels of the planning hierarchy
Conceptual
Functional
Detail
What level of the planning hierarchy provides the basis for all subsequent planning and should progress from general to specific
Conceptual
What step of MCPP involves a wide range of briefs drills or rehearsal necessary to ensure a successful shift from planning to execution
Transition
What planning steps are used for small unit leaders without staffs
BAMCIS
What tenet of MCPP is conducted to coordinate action toward a common purpose by all elements of the force
Integrated planning
Which MCPP step produces options for accomplishing the mission in accordance with the commanders intent
COA development
Which MCPP step examines and refines the options in light of adversary capabiliotes and potential actions and reactions
COA Wargame
What planning process is used if the commander is limited on time
R2P2
Upon completion of problem framing what document does a commander release which allows subordinate commands to begin concurrent planning at the higher command begins CO development
Warning Order
What is the MCPP problem framing step that begins to frame the problem as a basis for developing possible solutions
Commanders orientation
As an aspect of center of gravity analysis what provides aiming points for the application of friendly strentgths against adversary weaknesses.
Critical Vulnerabilty
What important aspect of design includes the essential activities of critical thinking and open discussion
Understanding the environment
What tasks define mission success and apply to the force as a whole
Essential tasks
Planners use the products carried forward from problem framing to generate options that satisfy the mission during which step in the MCPP
COA Development
Which planning support tool portrays how an organization will accomplish the mission through the activities of the main and supporting efforts
Course of action Graphic and Narrative
What factors do planners consider when developing broad COAs
METT-T
Adversary vs friendly capabilities
Civilian and cultural considerations
SO all of the above was the answer
Who establishes the evaluation criteria based on METT-T judgment personal experience and their overall understanding of the situation
commanders
What working document shows the activites of the command and subordinate elements over time
Sync matrix
Which ongoing activity used during war gaming discusses civilian population responses to friendly and adversary actions reactions and counteractions
Green cell
What is the purpose of COA wargaming
To improve the plan
In regard to war game “turn” what does the red cell brief
reaction
In addition to suggested modifications for each COA what does the COA war game brief include
Advantages and disadvantages
Which planning support tool used in course of action war gaming relates forces and their actions in order to converge combat power to achieve a decision
Sync Matrix
Based on a commander’s approved course of action, what COA serves a a general description of actions to be taken in pursuit of mission accomplishment
Concept of Operations
The results of COA comparison and decision provide the basis for what
Orders development
In orders development, which quality control technique ensures that the basic orders and all annexes appendices and attachments are complete and in agreement
Orders reconciliation
What process is used to compare an order with the orders of higher adjacent and subordinate commanders in order to achieve unity of effort
Orders crosswalk
What technique ensures that an approved order is both understood and can be executed throughout all levels of command
Transition drill
What type of drill is characterized as a technique to review an order or select aspects of the order
Rehearsal of concept drill (ROC)
Employing the R2P2, how many hours does the MEU have to plan and commence execution of tasks
6 hours
What is the central planning cell in the MEW and Navy ARG to initiate problem framin step in R2P2
Crisis action team
Which of the following areas must a unit develop in order to successfully employ R2P2
Integrated planning cell
Planning and operations SOPs
Intelligence and information management
(answer was all of the above)
Alonng with mission planning what other requirements is conducted concurrently in order for rapid planning to be successful
Mission preparation
What are the cornerstones of rapid planning
SOPs
What planning cell consists of officers at the MEU level
battlestaff
What factors are considered in determining membership in the CAT
Availability of physical spaces
Benefits of additional input
Drawback to too many participants
(answer was all of the above)
Having a valuable role in war gaming and throughout MCPP who do red teams support to help improve effectiveness
Blue force commander
What are the tasks inherent in the mission of Marine Corps Red Teams
Challenge the organization
Explore alternatives
Counter group think
What are the values of joint warfare (ICP-MT)
Integrity
Competence
Physical courage
Moral courage
Teamwork
What is the collective term encompassing both national defense and foreign relations of the U.S.
National Security Strategy
What are the five core capabilities of Information Operations (PMO-EC)
Psychological Operations, Military Deception, Operational Security, Electronic Warfare, and Computer Network Operations
What are the four levels of counterinsurgency planning (CBC-O)
Level 1 - Commander’s Estimate: his level of planning involves the least amount of detail and focuses on producing a developed course of actio
Level 2 - Base Plan: A base plan describes the concept of operations, major forces, concepts of support
Level 3 - Concept Plan: A concept plan is an operation plan in an abbreviated format that may require considerable expansion
Level 4 - Operation plan: An operation plan is a complete and detailed joint plan containing a full description of the concept of operations
Uncertain about orders and counter orders from Atlantic Command on whther to prepare for an airdrop or air landing, General Tro had his men rig the C-141 for while in flight. Regardless of the outcome of the ranger assault or the condition of the airstrip at Point Salines he wanted to be ready for a combat drop
Parachute Assault
Bishop led a communist style government that looked to ______and_________for financial and moral support and blamed the U.S. for all the ills of the island, both real and imagined.
Cuba and Soviet union
Prime minister Eugenia Charles of __________, acting chair of the organization of eastern carribean states formally asked the united states to intervene in Grenada
Dominica
__________ Operation planning must begin at the earliest stage of a joint force commader’s campaign or operations planning. It must be an integral part of not an addition to the overall planning effort.
Information
Diplomacy, information, the military, and the economy are all instruments of ___________.
National Power
Define fallacy
Often found in rhetoric these statements false of fact or truth by either generalization or construction
Define reasoning
To consider statements related to one another to draw a conclusion
Define Self Awareness
To remove our own prejudice situational positions and egocentric tendencies
Define assumptions
Come from repetitive experiences or contain premises that have a high probability of truth
Define argument
The construction of premises that result in a conclusion
What are approaching problems in the military generally different than those of business entity or personal crisis
Marine corps already has plan in place
Your commanders has a philosophy and intent to guide you
You have a mission to accomplish
Once you have identified exactly what it is that is stopping you from achieving commaders intent mission goal and your purpose and needs you have ________
identified the problem
Freedom of thought processes unconstrained by rules is called
Thinking outside the box
How do critical thining tools like self awareness help solve problems
Being self aware allows for divergent thought processes
Which of the following would NOT be considered when evaluating evidence
Ideas
When is it practical to employ critical reading techniques
When reading information gathered while investigating a problem to determine the reasons
What is the most important factor when previewing material
Who is the author
Why do authors often use metaphors when writing
They can persuade others by creating mental images revealing the intent of the author
Why is clarity in writing more important than in speaking(all of the above)
Writing cannot use non verbals
Speaking in person allows use of body language
Written word is all the reader has to determine what the author is saying
Critical thinking and critical reading differ in which of the following ways
None of the above
________ For a search to exist when there is a reasonable belief that the person property or evidence sought is located in the place or person to be searched
probable cause
Evidence obtained from probable cause search when there is belief that the delay necessary to obtain warrant or search authorization would result in the removal destruction or concealment of property or evidence
Exigency
What is the primary purpose of an inspection
Determine
Security
Military fitness
Good order and discipline of the organization
The commander may make probable cause determination based on ______
Hearsay evidence including written and oral statements
“the person while in the course of otherwise lawful activity observes ina reasonable fashion property or evidence that the person has probable cause to seize’
plain view
Which UCMJ article permits a service member not to answer any questions regarding seklf incrimination
Article 31
To apprehend a servicemen ___________ must be established. That is reasonable grounds to believe an offense has been committed and that the service member being apprehend committed the offense
Probable cause
Once Non judicial punishment is administered what actions can the commander take (RSS-M)
Remission
mitigation
setting aside
suspension
What document can the member complete to waive their self incrimination rights and talk about a criminal incident
Suspects rights and Acknowledgement statement
What evidence can the punishment authority use to decide guilt or innocence during NJP
ANY relevant matter or evidence may be considered
Which of the following phases within SAT process is continuously performed at all echelons throughtout the process
Evaluate
Which of the following do MOS TI&R manuals provide the community it addreses
METs
METs
Which phase of the SAT ADDIE process do commanders and their staff begin after the desing of long range mid range and short trerm training plans
Develop
Which phase of the SAT ADDIE process do commanders and subordinate leaders stage resources and personnel conduct the planned trkaining and evaluate the training evolution
Implement
Which is the commanders management tool designed to identify required unit personnel equipment and resources for the efficient and effective execution of training exercises or deployments
Planning calendar
Which of the ten Marine corps training principles is the fundamental principle on which all others are based
Train as you fight
What are the essential tasks that justify why a unit exists and what it must be able to perform
Core METs
What must an organization be proficient in to accomplish an appropriate portion of its wartime mission
METs
Based on assigned mission what potential source is a commander assigned METLS by HHQ
CORE METs
Named Mission METL
Operation plan METL
(answer was all of the above)
What are the Marine Corps training programs based on
Combat requirements
Which of the following evaluations are used to identify a units strength and weaknesses across the entire URP process
After Action Review
Which evaluation methodology is used to evaluate set standards located in T&R manuals MC Common skills tasks
Formal
Based on performance steps which make up the component events in the T&R manual what is used to ensure that Marines are performing to standard
Performance evaluation checklists
What percent of the Marine Corps goal for unit CRP
80%
What must be developed in order to address MET deficienicies after the unit has completed their overall unit training assessment
Training strategy
What type of training exposes Marines to the risk of death or permanent disability when stringent safety precautions are not followed
High risk
Which component of the commander training guidance states what commanders expect their subordinate leaders and Marines are to be capable of doing
Commander’s training philosophy
What is an expression of possible loss in terms of severity and probability
Risk
What type of training is mandated by Marine corps orders and includes marksmanship physical fitness, marine corps common skills
Formal
Training plan covers 4-12 months
mid range
what is the units primary managenment tool to ensure training is conducted in a timely manner
training schedule
what phase of SAT/ADDIE process commences when the commander and principal staff using the approved metl begin to construct the units training plans
design
