Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

ULTIMATE Military Compilation > EWS Notes 1 > Flashcards

EWS Notes 1 Flashcards

1
Q

description of planning

A

art/science of envisioning a desired future
- includes laying out effective ways to bring it about
- preparatory process
- dynamic

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

how does the planning process build over time

A

planning as a process builds on itself to figure out how to move from the current state to a more desirable future state

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

2 basic functions of planning

A

envisioning a desired future

arranging a configuration of potential actions in time/space to allow us to realize the future

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

4 reasons why proper planning is essential

A
  • need to anticipate events/act purposefully to SEIZE THE INITIATIVE fater than the adversary
  • reduces the time lag between decision & action on the battlefield
  • cope with levels of complexity
  • when experience is lackign
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

2 categories of military planning

A

Force Planning
- creating/maintaining military capabilities (train, org, recruit, train, educate, equip…)

Operational Planning: Mob, demob, employment, sustainment, redeployment

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Key functions of planning

A
  • direct/coordinate action by instructing the unit what to do & tell those outside the unit what they can do to cooperate/support
  • exercise C2
  • devlop a shared situational awareness
  • generate expectations for how actions will evolve and how they will affect the desired outcome
  • planning supports the exercise initiative (helps depart from original plan when expectations aren’t realized)
  • shapes thinking of planners by providing disciplined framework
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

directive

A

any communication by which a CDR establishes policy or orders a specific action

two types: plans and orders

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

difference between a plan and an order

A

plan: developed in advance of execution and isn’t executed until directed/conditions are met

order: has an obligation to execute

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

types of orders

A

OPORD
FRAGORD
WARNORD
EXORD
ALERTORD

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

OPORD

A

directive to effect the coordination of an operatoin

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

FRAGORD

A

abbreviated OPORD issued as needed to eliminate the need to restate information found in the basic operational arder

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

WARNORD

A

allows subordinates time to prepare for the contemplated action

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

EXORD

A

order to subordinates that directs them to execute existing order. contains guidance not foudn in the original plan

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

objective of planning

A

NOT: eliminate and minimize uncertainty
YES: allows us to decide/act efficiently in the midst of uncertainty

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

mistakes of planning

A
  • attempting to forecast too far into the future “we can’t control the future but we feel we can”
  • too much detail restricts options
  • planning is used as a scripting process that tries to prescribe friendly/enemy action w/precison
  • inflexibility/lockstep thining w/too rigid/overemphasized procedures
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

science of planning

A

ANALYSIS
- decomposing the subject into parts and dealing w/ each in turn

  • processing infomation and studying issues that impact the decision
  • evaluate potential COA by studying feasibility/requirements
  • analysis doesnt make the creative decision central to planning
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

synthesis of planning

A

creative process of integrating elements into a cohesive whole (will need creativity and judgement - neither of which are included in the analysis phase)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

factors that drive planning efforts

A

external
internal
time pressure
uncertainty
expertise
scarcity of critical resources

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

information management

A

sum of the processes for the collaboration and sharing of information
- IM is more than control of data flowing across technical networks. it covers the entire lifespan of information and centers on commanders and their information requirements

20
Q

what does information management enable the commanders to do

A

formulate and analyze COA, make decisions, execute those decisions, and adjust plans accordingly

21
Q

Qualities of information management

A

Quality information adds value to the decision-making process

accurate
“information conveys the true situation”

relevance (to mission/task/situation

timeliness (r/t to when the decision needs to be made)

usuability (in an easily understood format)

completeness (all necessary info is there)

brevity (succinct but at the level of detail required)

security (afforded appropriate protection when required)

22
Q

principles of information management

A
  • Define the information flow with prioritized requirements
  • Seek to deliver quality information
  • Use multiple sources of information
  • Deliver timely and usuable formats
  • Identify and trap errors
  • Protect information throughout its lifecycle
  • Build understanding form the bottom up
  • Decentralize information management execution
  • Reduce complexity
  • Tailor information for intended audience
  • Set conditions for information development and sharing
23
Q

difference between process and procedures

A

process: series of related activities

procedures: more rigid adherence to prescribed steps

24
Q

steps of MCPP

A

problem framing
COA development
COA war gaming
COA comparison and decisions
Orders development
transition

25
Q

2 ways to information share

A

push versus pull

26
Q

supply push (information sharing)

A

supply push: information is pushed from source to user

advantage: CDR doesn’t need to request it bc/ it will be delivered in a timely manner

disadvantage: potential for information overload

27
Q

demand pull
(information sharing)

A

seeks out information as required
- moves through the chain of command until it meets the appropriate level

Advantage: moves through the change of command until it gets to the appropriate level means it can be tailored to meet certain requirements so overload is avoided

disadvantage: demand pull increases in time since the search for information may not be until the user identifies the need

28
Q

coupling

A

how closely two or more actions in a plan interact

29
Q

tightly coupled plan

A

close relationship between 2 parts
- precise coordination is needed

30
Q

loosely coupled plan

A

not as precise relationship between actions in a plan

  • can tolerate friction and disruption better than tightly coupled could
  • greater freedom of action and variance in execution w/o worry about adversely affecting the rest of the plan
31
Q

problem framing step

A

understand the environment & nature of the problem
- WWWWWH and what must be accomplished

  • mission statements should give task, purpose, & CDR’s Intent
32
Q

3 tenets of MCPP

A

top down planning,
single battle concept,
integrated planning

33
Q

top down planning

A

CDR must not merely be a participant but must drive the process

“their intent & guidance is central to the planning”

34
Q

single battle concept

A

a tenet of MCPP

interrelationships between dispersed actors
- orchestrates the efforts of all the elements of the force to accomplish the assigned mission

35
Q

integrated planning

A

a tenet of MCPP

coordinated action towards a common purpose by all elements of the force

36
Q

concurrent planning

A

planning simultaneously by 3 or more echelons of the same command
- avoids the long stalling process that can occur if essential information is stalled at lower comamdn
_ BUT must have a clear understanding of commander’s intent

37
Q

parallel planning

A

planning between units must ensure proper coordination
- issues that drive PP: battlespace geometry, timing, deconfliction of fires, changes to task organization…)

38
Q

information as a tool

A

“lever that allows the CDR to influence the environment/adversary”
- tools: CCIR (PIR/FFIR. Decision Support Matrix, decision support template, RFI)

39
Q

conceptual planning

A

establishes goals and objectives plus the broad schemes for achieving them
- CDR intent, CONOPS, COA

40
Q

functional planning

A

designs supporting plans for discrete functional activities
_ deployment, logistics, security, surveillance…

41
Q

detailed planning

A

works out the particulars of execution based on goals and objectives already provided
- control measures, target lists, landing measures

42
Q

hierarchy of planning

A

concept planning,
functional planning,
detailed planning

43
Q

components of a plan

A
  • desired outcome and intent
  • purpose for achieving that outcome
  • time element for when to complete the mission
  • goals and objectives
  • actions needed to achieve the desired outcome
  • control processes to supervise execution (feedback mechanisms to identify shortcomings in the plan and make necessary adjustments)
44
Q

forward planning

A

starts with present conditoins and lays out potential decisions/actions forward in time. identifies next feasible step.
- envisions end state as a distant and general aiming point rather than a specific objective

Answers question “Where can we get to next”

45
Q

reverse planning

A

starts with the envisioned end state and works back int ime. focuses on the long term goal

“where do we eventually want to get to”

ULTIMATE Military Compilation (29 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions