ACRS Final Quizzes Flashcards

1
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What are the three tenets of MCPP

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Top down planning
Single battle concept
Integrated planning

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2
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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

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Design

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3
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What are the three levels of the planning hierarchy

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Conceptual
Functional
Detail

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4
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What level of the planning hierarchy provides the basis for all subsequent planning and should progress from general to specific

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Conceptual

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5
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What step of MCPP involves a wide range of briefs drills or rehearsal necessary to ensure a successful shift from planning to execution

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Transition

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6
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What planning steps are used for small unit leaders without staffs

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BAMCIS

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7
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What tenet of MCPP is conducted to coordinate action toward a common purpose by all elements of the force

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Integrated planning

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8
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Which MCPP step produces options for accomplishing the mission in accordance with the commanders intent

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COA development

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9
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Which MCPP step examines and refines the options in light of adversary capabiliotes and potential actions and reactions

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COA Wargame

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10
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What planning process is used if the commander is limited on time

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R2P2

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11
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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

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Warning Order

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12
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What is the MCPP problem framing step that begins to frame the problem as a basis for developing possible solutions

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Commanders orientation

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13
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As an aspect of center of gravity analysis what provides aiming points for the application of friendly strentgths against adversary weaknesses.

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Critical Vulnerabilty

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14
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What important aspect of design includes the essential activities of critical thinking and open discussion

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Understanding the environment

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15
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What tasks define mission success and apply to the force as a whole

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Essential tasks

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16
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Planners use the products carried forward from problem framing to generate options that satisfy the mission during which step in the MCPP

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COA Development

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17
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Which planning support tool portrays how an organization will accomplish the mission through the activities of the main and supporting efforts

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Course of action Graphic and Narrative

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18
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What factors do planners consider when developing broad COAs

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METT-T
Adversary vs friendly capabilities
Civilian and cultural considerations
SO all of the above was the answer

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19
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Who establishes the evaluation criteria based on METT-T judgment personal experience and their overall understanding of the situation

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commanders

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20
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What working document shows the activites of the command and subordinate elements over time

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Sync matrix

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21
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Which ongoing activity used during war gaming discusses civilian population responses to friendly and adversary actions reactions and counteractions

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Green cell

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22
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What is the purpose of COA wargaming

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To improve the plan

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23
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In regard to war game “turn” what does the red cell brief

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reaction

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24
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In addition to suggested modifications for each COA what does the COA war game brief include

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Advantages and disadvantages

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25
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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

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Sync Matrix

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26
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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

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Concept of Operations

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27
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The results of COA comparison and decision provide the basis for what

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Orders development

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28
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In orders development, which quality control technique ensures that the basic orders and all annexes appendices and attachments are complete and in agreement

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Orders reconciliation

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29
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What process is used to compare an order with the orders of higher adjacent and subordinate commanders in order to achieve unity of effort

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Orders crosswalk

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30
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What technique ensures that an approved order is both understood and can be executed throughout all levels of command

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Transition drill

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31
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What type of drill is characterized as a technique to review an order or select aspects of the order

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Rehearsal of concept drill (ROC)

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32
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Employing the R2P2, how many hours does the MEU have to plan and commence execution of tasks

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6 hours

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33
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What is the central planning cell in the MEW and Navy ARG to initiate problem framin step in R2P2

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Crisis action team

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34
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Which of the following areas must a unit develop in order to successfully employ R2P2

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Integrated planning cell
Planning and operations SOPs
Intelligence and information management
(answer was all of the above)

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35
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Alonng with mission planning what other requirements is conducted concurrently in order for rapid planning to be successful

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Mission preparation

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36
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What are the cornerstones of rapid planning

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SOPs

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37
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What planning cell consists of officers at the MEU level

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battlestaff

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38
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What factors are considered in determining membership in the CAT

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Availability of physical spaces
Benefits of additional input
Drawback to too many participants
(answer was all of the above)

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39
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Having a valuable role in war gaming and throughout MCPP who do red teams support to help improve effectiveness

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Blue force commander

40
Q

What are the tasks inherent in the mission of Marine Corps Red Teams

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Challenge the organization
Explore alternatives
Counter group think

41
Q

What are the values of joint warfare (ICP-MT)

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Integrity
Competence

Physical courage

Moral courage

Teamwork

42
Q

What is the collective term encompassing both national defense and foreign relations of the U.S.

A

National Security Strategy

43
Q

What are the five core capabilities of Information Operations (PMO-EC)

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Psychological Operations, 
Military Deception, 
Operational Security, 
Electronic Warfare, and 
Computer Network Operations
44
Q

What are the four levels of counterinsurgency planning (CBC-O)

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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

45
Q

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

A

Parachute Assault

46
Q

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.

A

Cuba and Soviet union

47
Q

Prime minister Eugenia Charles of __________, acting chair of the organization of eastern carribean states formally asked the united states to intervene in Grenada

A

Dominica

48
Q

__________ 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.

A

Information

49
Q

Diplomacy, information, the military, and the economy are all instruments of ___________.

A

National Power

50
Q

Define fallacy

A

Often found in rhetoric these statements false of fact or truth by either generalization or construction

51
Q

Define reasoning

A

To consider statements related to one another to draw a conclusion

52
Q

Define Self Awareness

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To remove our own prejudice situational positions and egocentric tendencies

53
Q

Define assumptions

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Come from repetitive experiences or contain premises that have a high probability of truth

54
Q

Define argument

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The construction of premises that result in a conclusion

55
Q

What are approaching problems in the military generally different than those of business entity or personal crisis

A

Marine corps already has plan in place
Your commanders has a philosophy and intent to guide you
You have a mission to accomplish

56
Q

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 ________

A

identified the problem

57
Q

Freedom of thought processes unconstrained by rules is called

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Thinking outside the box

58
Q

How do critical thining tools like self awareness help solve problems

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Being self aware allows for divergent thought processes

59
Q

Which of the following would NOT be considered when evaluating evidence

A

Ideas

60
Q

When is it practical to employ critical reading techniques

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When reading information gathered while investigating a problem to determine the reasons

61
Q

What is the most important factor when previewing material

A

Who is the author

62
Q

Why do authors often use metaphors when writing

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They can persuade others by creating mental images revealing the intent of the author

63
Q

Why is clarity in writing more important than in speaking(all of the above)

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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

64
Q

Critical thinking and critical reading differ in which of the following ways

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None of the above

65
Q

________ 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

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probable cause

66
Q

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

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Exigency

67
Q

What is the primary purpose of an inspection

A

Determine
Security
Military fitness
Good order and discipline of the organization

68
Q

The commander may make probable cause determination based on ______

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Hearsay evidence including written and oral statements

69
Q

“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’

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plain view

70
Q

Which UCMJ article permits a service member not to answer any questions regarding seklf incrimination

A

Article 31

71
Q

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

A

Probable cause

72
Q

Once Non judicial punishment is administered what actions can the commander take (RSS-M)

A

Remission
mitigation
setting aside
suspension

73
Q

What document can the member complete to waive their self incrimination rights and talk about a criminal incident

A

Suspects rights and Acknowledgement statement

74
Q

What evidence can the punishment authority use to decide guilt or innocence during NJP

A

ANY relevant matter or evidence may be considered

75
Q

Which of the following phases within SAT process is continuously performed at all echelons throughtout the process

A

Evaluate

76
Q

Which of the following do MOS TI&R manuals provide the community it addreses
METs

A

METs

77
Q

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

A

Develop

78
Q

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

A

Implement

79
Q

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

A

Planning calendar

80
Q

Which of the ten Marine corps training principles is the fundamental principle on which all others are based

A

Train as you fight

81
Q

What are the essential tasks that justify why a unit exists and what it must be able to perform

A

Core METs

82
Q

What must an organization be proficient in to accomplish an appropriate portion of its wartime mission

A

METs

83
Q

Based on assigned mission what potential source is a commander assigned METLS by HHQ

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CORE METs
Named Mission METL
Operation plan METL
(answer was all of the above)

84
Q

What are the Marine Corps training programs based on

A

Combat requirements

85
Q

Which of the following evaluations are used to identify a units strength and weaknesses across the entire URP process

A

After Action Review

86
Q

Which evaluation methodology is used to evaluate set standards located in T&R manuals MC Common skills tasks

A

Formal

87
Q

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

A

Performance evaluation checklists

88
Q

What percent of the Marine Corps goal for unit CRP

A

80%

89
Q

What must be developed in order to address MET deficienicies after the unit has completed their overall unit training assessment

A

Training strategy

90
Q

What type of training exposes Marines to the risk of death or permanent disability when stringent safety precautions are not followed

A

High risk

91
Q

Which component of the commander training guidance states what commanders expect their subordinate leaders and Marines are to be capable of doing

A

Commander’s training philosophy

92
Q

What is an expression of possible loss in terms of severity and probability

A

Risk

93
Q

What type of training is mandated by Marine corps orders and includes marksmanship physical fitness, marine corps common skills

A

Formal

94
Q

Training plan covers 4-12 months

A

mid range

95
Q

what is the units primary managenment tool to ensure training is conducted in a timely manner

A

training schedule

96
Q

what phase of SAT/ADDIE process commences when the commander and principal staff using the approved metl begin to construct the units training plans

A

design