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)