Exam Flashcards
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What is the process by which the Army manages change while balancing current and future needs with resource constraints? What are the 4 domains?
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Force management; capability development, force development, materiel development, force integration
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What are the three key DoD decision support systems?
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- Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS)
- Planning, Programming, and Budgeting Execution System (PPBE)
- Defense Acquisition System (DAS)
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Name three powers of Congress over DoD/Army
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- Organizes
- Funds
- Provides oversight
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Name the 12 SECARMY performance functions as listed in Title 10 sec 7013
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Recruiting, organizing, supplying, training, servicing, mobilizing, demobilizing, maintaining, equipping, administering, construction & maintenance of equipment, the construction & maintenance of facilities
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Name 4 types of organizations that help HQDA meet Title 10 functions
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- Army commands (ACOMs)
- Army service component commands (ASCC)
- Direct reporting units (DRUs)
- Field operating agency (FDA)
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What is the authority/relationship that Army retains when units are assigned or allocated to a combatant commander in order to meet Title 10 responsibilities. Is it a command relationship?
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Administrative control (ADCON), which is NOT a command relationship
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T/F: ASCCs are heavily engaged in Title 10 management of units working for a combatant command
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True. ASCCs are heavily engaged in Title 10 management of units working for a combatant command
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T/F: ASCCs can further delegate ADCON to the senior Army HQ operating in a particular area
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True. ASCCs can further delegate ADCON to the senior Army HQ operating in a particular area
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T/F: ADCON is a command/C2 relationship
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False. ADCON is NOT a command relationship
10
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What is the five part Army document that refines national strategy (NSS, NDS, NMS) and combatant commander (CCDR) requirements into an executable plan?
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The Army Plan (TAP)
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What integrates, prioritizes, and directs execution of the Department of the Army’s (DA) Title 10 responsibilities
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The Army Plan (TAP)
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What are the five parts of the Army Plan (TAP)?
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- Vision (ends —SA/CSA)
- Strategy (ways — G3)
- Planning Guidance (means —G3/G8)
- Program guidance memorandum (means — G3/G8)
- Campaign plan (execute and assess — G3)
13
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____ is a capabilities-based approach to identify current and future capability gaps and integrate possible solutions?
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JCIDS
14
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What are the three joint concepts categories?
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- Capstone Concept for Joint Operations (CCJO)
- Joint operations concepts (JCO)
- Supporting concepts
15
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____ is the framework by which the Army documents fundamental ideas about future joint operations
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The Army Concept Framework is how the Army documents fundamental ideas about future joint ops
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The _____ is the current Army Operating Concept
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Joint Concept Framework
17
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What are 5 components of the Army Concept Framework hierarchy?
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Operational
Functional
Supporting
Advisory
Doctrine
18
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What are the domains by which capabilities are investigated and analyzed for solutions (DOTMLPFP)?
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Doctrine
Organization
Training
Materiel
Leadership
Personnel
Facilities
Policy
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Name the three phases of Capabilities-Based Assessment
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Needs analysis/functional area analysis (FAA)
Gaps analysis/Functional Needs Analysis (FNA)
Solutions Analysis/Functional Solutions Analysis (FSA)
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What identifies and justifies operational tasks, conditions, and standards required by the Army to achieve objectives?
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Functional Area Analysis (FAA)
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What compares the current operational environment-required capabilities against actual current and future-projected requirements to assess gaps?
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Functional Needs Analysis
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What integrates possible DOTMLPFP solutions to address gaps?
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Functional solutions analysis
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What are the three priority “lanes” JCIDS accounts for when processing capability gaps?
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Urgent
Emergent
Deliberate (routine/preferred)
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Results of JCIDS process are identified as what 2 primary types of solutions?
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Materiel (Initial Capabilities Document-ICD/Capability Development Document -CDD)
Non-materiel (DOTMLPFP Change Request -DCR)
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What DOTMLPFP domain is used to analyze a unit structure?
Organization. The unit is a structure that combines people and equipment to accomplish a common mission
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What collectively defines the Army Vision of how it will operate in the future and provides the conceptual framework to determine the capabilities required across the Army?
Army Concept Framework (ACF
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Within the Army Force Development Process, this organization provides clarity in the body of the document and describes full range of land combat functions across range of military ops
Army Futures Command Futures and Concepts Center (FCC) and Capability Development Integration Directorates (CDIDS)
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What are 6 key orgs within the force development process?
AFC (FCC and CDIDS)
Centers of Excellence (CoEs)
HQDA G8
Army Requirements Oversight Council -ARC
Integrated Capability Development Team (ICDT)
Cross-functional Teams (CFTs)
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Within the force development process, _______ conceptualize, develop, and transition operationally relevant solutions and knowledge through research, experimentation, and analysis
Within the force development process, Centers of Excellence conceptualize, develop, and transition operationally relevant solutions and knowledge through research, experimentation, and analysis
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Within the force development process, _____ is responsible for advising the CSA and VCSA and seeking validation and approval on the assessment and prioritization of capabilities integrated across DOTMLPFP to support commanders
Within the force development process, HQDA G8 is responsible for advising the CSA and VCSA and seeking validation and approval on the assessment and prioritization of capabilities integrated across DOTMLPFP to support commanders
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Within the force development process, ____ validates the need for DOTMLPFP solutions, including affordability and technical feasibility
Within the force development process, Army Requirements Oversight Council (AROC) validates the need for DOTMLPFP solutions, including affordability and technical feasibility
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Within force development, ____ operates on principles similar to acquisition integrated product teams as described in the Defense Acquisition Guidebook to identify and resolve issues
Within force development, the Integrated Capability Development Team (ICDT) operates on principles similar to acquisition integrated product teams as described in the Defense Acquisition Guidebook to identify and resolve issues
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Within force development, ____ manage the execution and future force development across the Army Modernization Enterprise (AME). They streamline Army acquisition to reduce requirements, shorten acquisition timelines, and ensure fielded systems meet warfighter needs
Within force development, Cross Functional Teams (CFTs) manage the execution and future force development across the Army Modernization Enterprise (AME). They streamline Army acquisition to reduce requirements, shorten acquisition timelines, and ensure fielded systems meet warfighter needs
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The _____ recommends partially or wholly integrating one or more capability gaps with non-materiel solutions through changes to one or more DOTMLPFP domains
The DOTMLPFP Change Request (DCR) recommends partially or wholly integrating one or more capability gaps with non-materiel solutions through changes to one or more DOTMLPFP domains
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The ___ documents one or more capability requirements and associated gaps.
The Initial Capability Document/Capability Development Document documents one or more capability requirements and associated gaps.
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Three primary DoD force management decision systems are
Three primary DoD force management decision systems are:
JCIDS
DAS
PPBE
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Name the 5 phases of the FD process
1. Develop required capabilities
2. Design organizations
3. Develop Organizational Models
4. Determine organizational authorizations
5. Document organizational authorizations
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What are the key outputs of FD process phase 1 (develop required capabilities)?
Development of required capabilities = DOTMLPFP Change Request (DCR) for non-materiel or Initial Capability Document/Capability Development Document (ICD/CDD/CPD) for materiel-centric
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What are the key inputs of FD process PH1?
Strategy concepts
Current force structure
Capability gaps
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Who are the key players in FD process PH1, develop required capabilities?
Army Futures Command (FCC and CDIDs)
TRADOC CAC COEs
Proponents
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In which phase of FD is a materiel solution determined to fill a capability gap?
Ph1
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Name the 5 phases of the Defense Acquisition Process
1. Materiel Solutions Analysis
2. Technology maturation and risk reduction (TMRR)
3. Engineering and Manufacturing Development
4. Production and Deployment
5. Operations and Sustainment
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The entry point into the acquisition process for all defense acquisition products
Materiel Development Decision (MDD) is the entry point into the acquisition process for all defense acquisition products
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In materiel development/acquisition, the purpose of this phase is to reduce cost risk to the point of confident contracting for development
In materiel development/acquisition, the purpose of Technology Maturation and Risk Reduction phase is to reduce cost risk to the point of confident contracting for development
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In materiel development and acquisition, the objective of this phase is to execute a support program that meets materiel readiness and op support requirements in cost-effective manner
In materiel development and acquisition, the objective of the Operations and Support phase is to execute a support program that meets materiel readiness and op support requirements in cost-effective manner
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The ___ forms the balance of risk between cost, schedule, and performance agreed between the PM, PEO, and MDA
The Acquisition Program Baseline forms the balance of risk between cost, schedule, and performance agreed between the PM, PEO, and MDA
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The — is responsible for programmatics and PPBE to guide assigned programs through each DAS milestone
The Program Executive Office is responsible for programmatics and PPBE to guide assigned programs through each DAS milestone
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The capability development document (CDD) and capability production document contain a required number of ____ to capture minimum operational effectiveness and suitability attributes
The capability development document (CDD) and capability production document contain a required number of Key Performance Parameters to capture minimum operational effectiveness and suitability attributes
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In materiel development and acquisition, these category designations determine level of review and who will make milestone decisions
In materiel development and acquisition, acquisition categories (ACAT) determine level of review and who will make milestone decisions
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What entity validates all Army documents for JCIDS prior to submission to Joint Staff J8 Deputy Director for Requirements for review and the Assistant Secretary of the Army (ASA) for materiel development?
Army Requirements Oversight Council (AROC) validates all Army documents for JCIDS prior to submission to Joint Staff J8 Deputy Director for Requirements for review and the Assistant Secretary of the Army (ASA) for materiel development?
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Who is the staff member responsible for gatekeeping the JCIDS process at the joint level
J8 vice director gatekeeps the JCIDS process at the joint level
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Army Force Management Model depicts which three DoD systems and 2 Army processes?
JCIDS
DAS
PPBE
Force Development Process
Force Integration Process
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Which 5 phased process determines gaps, proposes new or modified org designs, and produces Army’s force structure?
The Force Development Process determines gaps, proposes new or modified org designs, and produces Army’s force structure?
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JCIDS is most closely associated with which FD phase?
JCIDS is most closely associated with the Develop Capabilities phase
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The Force Design Update is initiated in which phase of FD?
The Force Design Update is initiated in the Design Organizations phase
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HQDA conducts the Force Integration Functional Area Analysis at the beginning of which phase of the development process?
HQDA conducts the Force Integration Functional Area Analysis at the beginning of Ph3 Develop Organizational Models
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Generally developed by branch proponents, which package formally recommends a new or modified org structure?
Generally developed by branch proponents, the Force Design Update package formally recommends a new or modified org structure
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This and the Basis of Issue Plan are finalized in the Develop Org Models phase?
The TOE and the Basis of Issue Plan are finalized in the Develop Org Models phase
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What document lists the planned placement of quantities of equipment and associated support items and reciprocal displacement of the same?
The Basis of Issue Plan (BOIP) lists the planned placement of quantities of equipment and associated support items and reciprocal displacement of the same
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As part of the FDU, the ___ contains the four critical elements of: unit mission/capabilities, org structure, key personnel, and key equipment
As part of the FDU, the Unit Reference Sheet (URS) contains the four critical elements of: unit mission/capabilities, org structure, key personnel, and key equipment
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In order to determine if the impacts of a proposed change are suitable, feasible, and acceptable to the total Army, HQDA does a ______ analysis
In order to determine if the impacts of a proposed change are suitable, feasible, and acceptable to the total Army, HQDA does a FIFA analysis
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A Tables of Organization and Equipment prescribes the doctrinal wartime mission, org structure, and the ____ for a unit
A Tables of Organization and Equipment prescribes the doctrinal wartime mission, org structure, and the personnel requirements for a unit
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Integration directorates are staffed with what three categories of PAX to create a mix of knowledge, process understanding, and ops experience
Integration directorates staff DA civilians, Functional Area Officers, and base branch soldiers
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What document depicts a doctrinally correct org design and becomes a building block for building Army authorizations?
The TOE depicts a doctrinally correct org design and becomes a building block for building Army authorizations?
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What document outlines the structure of the Army for the next 2-7 years?
ARSTRUC
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After senior Army leadership approves the resourced force structure in Total Army Analysis (TAA), ___ manages the process of documenting the decisions.
After senior Army leadership approves the resourced force structure in Total Army Analysis (TAA), US Army Force Management Support Agency (USAFMSA) manages the process of documenting the decisions.
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What are the two organizational authorization documents that can be produced by USAFMSA through the Force Management System? (one or the other, depending upon org type)
Modified Tables of Organization and Equipment (MTOE) or Tables of Distribution and Allowances (TDA)
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An objective of TAA is to provide the Army with the proper mix of organizations, resulting in a _____ and ____ force structure with which to meet future requirements.
An objective of TAA is to provide the Army with the proper mix of organizations, resulting in a balanced and affordable force structure with which to meet future requirements.
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Name three objectives of TAA
-Provides the analytical underpinnings to justify POM force
-Assures continuity of force structure requirements through PPBE process
-Provides the basis for structuring org., materiel, and personnel requirements, auths, and programs
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This TAA-related process develops the personnel and equipment requirements (MTOE/TDA) and authorizations at MOS/grade and LIN level of detail for the Master Force
Command Plan
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The baseline for the Command Plan submission is the latest HQDA Master Force lock point and the latest of this HQDA-approved document
ARSTRUC
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The force structure database of record and accounting systems For all current and planned MTOE and TDA units in the Total Army is the ________
Structure and Manpower Allocation System (SAMAS)
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The Army documents the programmed and budgeted force to _____ level of detail to ensure that orgs may place demands on the Army’s functional systems
UIC
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What is the Army lead org(s) to synchronize Force Integration efforts and develop priorities across the Integrated Resource Priorities List (IRPL), Dynamic Army Priorities List (DARPL), and Active Component Manning Guidance (ACMG)?
HQDA G3/5/7
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Major Army prioritization docs include (name 3)
-Integrated Resource Priority List (IRPL)
-Dynamic Army Resource Priority List (DARPL)
-Active Component Manning Guidance(ACMG)
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This document aligns UICs to IRPL categories and ranks UICs 1 to N. Updates are published when a new IRPL user published, twice per year after each ARSTRUC and Force Lock or given a major change in force dispo
Dynamic Army Resource Priority List
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In support of Force Integration, this document collates Joint Service Guidance and Army Priority Categories by aligning capabilities to Standard Requirements Code (SRC) level.
Integrated Resource Priority List
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This document establishes Active Compo manning priorities, manning goals, and responsibilities. It is published based on IRPL/DARPL publication
Active Compo Manning Guidance
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Name a G3 function that deals with MTOE requirements and auths (“spaces”)?
Manpower management
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What G1 function deals with “faces?”
Personnel management
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The Army Active Compo Total Strength is composed of _____ strength and ____ account
The Army Active Compo Total Strength is composed of operating strength and trainees, transients, holdees, and students account
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Name the guidance that establishes levels of fill based on initial missions and provides a mitigation strategy for personnel shortages.
Active Compo Manning Guidance
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How many manning cycles are there per year?
2
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___ conferences allow the HRC Unit Account Manager to advocate for unit priorities of fill while the Assignment Officer identifies the available population and advocates on behalf of the officer to meet PME, KD, and personal goals.
Manning
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What are two Army equipping groups?
Army Modernization and Equipping Conference
Unit Equipping Reuse Working Group
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This semi-annual meeting hosted by Army Materiels Command (AMC) and HQDA G3/5/7 addresses the holistic Army command concerns in reference to their equipment.
Army Modernization and Equipping Conference
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This division-level (unit) process is used to fill equipping shortages for large deployments
Unit Equipping Reuse Working Group
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Chief of Staff of the Army (CSA) designated this command as the lead materiel integrator responsible for all new Army equipment and redistribution
Army Materiels Command (AMC)
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Army tool for a common operating picture, allowing visualization of Army units’ equipping status and supporting materiel distro decisions
Decision Support Tool
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What is the Army’s standard fielding process developed to provide Army materiel systems to units in a coordinated/consolidated package of end items, support items, and tech documentation
Total Package Fielding
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What is the descriptor of strategically pre-positioned stocks deployed ISO CCDR OPLANS requirements?
Army Prepositioned Stocks
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In equipping, this Army capability request serves to correct a deficiency or improve a capability impacting mission accomplishment for a specific mission in a set time frame. Army’s urgent operational needs process.
Operational Needs Statement
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In equipping, this DoD-initiated request by two or more services is used to break through institutional barriers in providing timely, effective support.
Joint Urgent Operational Needs Statement
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This organization/body validates, prioritizes, and resources urgent requirements.
AROC
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This model is intended to achieve operational balance for soldiers with predictable, dedicated periods for missions, training, and modernization
Regionally-Aligned Readiness and Modernization Model (ReARMM)
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What are the three core modules of ReARMM?
Modernize
Train
Mission
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Within ReARMM, which module allows unit reorganization and integration of modern capabilities?
Modernize
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Which ReARMM module supports mission-tailored and regionally-focused activities for integration of modern capabilities?
Train
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Which ReARMM module supports tailored readiness of units already on or ready for assignment?
Mission
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What individual is responsible for the oversight of Army PPBE processes?
Assistant Secretary of the Army for Financial Management and Comptroller
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This term describes “colors” of money, how resources are allocated across programs
Appropriations
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During which month is the US President’s Budget usually submitted to Congress?
February
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Which document encompasses the five-year PPBE submission from the Army to DoD; the last five years of the Future Years Defense Program (FYDP)
Program Objective Memorandum (POM)
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What covers the first year of the POM?
Budget Estimate Submission
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The first year of the five-year POM is known as the ___ year
Budget
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What are the sub-elements of programs used by the Army to allocate resources?
Army Program Elements
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This series of docs is both primary input to the PPBE and influenced by the outcomes of the PPBE
The Army Plan
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This bill, one of two that resource DoD, gives congressional approval to establish or continue a program
House and Senate Authorization Bill
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Army tool/construct describing an org, program, or function. Captures total resources over a multi-year time period, and is comprised of Army Program Elements.
Management Decision Packages (MDEP)
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Within programming, five ___ ____ groups manage all Army programs, ensuring proper prioritization and guidance alignment.
Within programming, five program evaluation groups (PEGs) manage all Army programs, ensuring proper prioritization and guidance alignment.
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What US code establishes roles, missions, and orgs of the DoD?
Title 10
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What US code establishes the interaction of the Department of State with DoD?
Title 22
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Which US code establishes roles, missions, and org of the National Guard?
Title 32
114
Which US code covers public law dealing with war and national defense?
Title 50
115
Which act enables Congress to organize the DoD?
National Defense Authorization Act
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What force, normally made up of MTOE units, exists to provide specific capabilities to the combatant commanders?
Operating Force
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Which component of The Army Plan (TAP) is used by SECARMY/CSA to describe the Army’s goals and objectives?
Army Vision
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Which component of The Army Plan articulates how the Army will fulfill Title 10 responsibilities based upon anticipated future strategic environment?
Army Strategy
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Which component of TAP sets priorities for the Army?
Army Planning Guidance
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Which component of TAP operationalizes the Army Strategy and sets a process for synchronizing, integrating, directing, and assessing progress towards achieving the Army Vision?
Army Campaign Plan
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Which component of TAP provides the resourcing objectives to apply limited resources against the priorities outlined in the Army Planning Guidance?
Army Program Guidance Memorandum
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Which JCIDS process is used to identify and define requirements (needs analysis) problems and risks (gap analysis), and solutions across the DOTMLPFP domains?
Capabilities-based Assessment
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What construct is used in JCIDS to analyze and document solutions in order to consider all operations associated with developing, updating, or modifying a capability? Ensures integration across materiel (IDC/CDD) and nonmateriel (DCR) solutions
DOTMLPFP
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Which org leads the concept and capabilities development process for the Army Modernization Enterprise?
Army Futures Command
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Which org, headed by HQDA G8, is the Army approval body for validating requirements?
AROC
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This org, managed by J8, is the approval body for validating requirements at joint level?
JROC
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What concepts serve as frameworks linking current and future operating environments to strategic guidance and provide insights into capabilities needed to support CCDR requirements?
Joint Service Concepts
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Which JSC provides a vision for how the joint force will operate in 8-20 years?
Capstone Concept for Joint Operations
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Which JS concept broadly describes how the joint force executes ops in a specific mission area?
Joint Operating Concepts
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Which JSC concept provides depth and detail in describing how the joint force conducts a single or multiple missions or functions?
Supporting
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Provides operational context and describes how the Army, as part of the Joint Force, competes, penetrates, exploits, etc adversaries in the future. eg MDO 2028
Army Operating Concept
