ADP/ ADRP 5-0 Flashcards
How does ADP 5-0 define the operations process?
The Army’s framework for exercising mission command
Who is the principle audience for ADP 5-0
Army commanders, Leaders, unit staffs
What is the commanders intent?
A clear and concise expression of the purpose of the operation and the desired military end state
What must a commander do to help drive the operation process?
Understand, visualize, describe, direct, lead, and assess
What is the “one third- two thirds” rule?
States that a commander will use 1/3 of remaining time prior to the mission for his planning and 2/3 will be allocated for his subordinates to execute planning and preparation
How does ADP 5-0 define preparation?
Consists of the activities performed by units and soldiers to improve their ability to execute an operation
What are the 2 guides to effective execution?
- seize initiative through action
- accept prudent risk to exploit opportunities
How does ADP 5-0 define prudent risk?
Deliberate exposure to potential injury or loss when the commander judges the outcome in terms of mission accomplishment as worth the cost.
What is the running estimate?
Continuous assessment of the current situation used to determine if the current operation is proceeding according to the commanders intent
What is meant by quantitative and qualitative indicators?
- quantitative indicator is based on observation
- qualitative is based on opinion and human judgement
ADP/ ADRP 5-0
The Operations Process
