Intel Planning

Question 1

What’re the 4 steps in the MPC (MSN Planning Cycle).

Answer 1

Receiving the ATO
Prep/Present PMB
MSN Planning Validation
Execution

Question 2

The Air Tasking Cycle starts with ____ and ends with____.

Answer 2

The JFCs strategy

Combat Assessments

Question 3

What are MRRs?

Answer 3

Temporary routes used to get a/c to specific areas for MSN accomplishment. Specifically used for airspace deconfliction.

Question 4

ATRs (Air Transit Routes) are similar to MRRs but ______.

Answer 4

Without altitude restrictions

Question 5

SPINS are:

Answer 5

Dictated by the CC and are an essential part of completing the ATO.

Question 6

What is PBA?

Answer 6

CC driven process to anticipate and pre-empt adversary actions when and where we choose

Question 7

What does feasibility mean in regards to enemy COA?

Answer 7

Adversary must have sufficient time, space, and resources to successfully execute the COA

Question 8

What does uniqueness mean in regards to enemy COA?

Answer 8

Each adversary COA must differ significantly from the others

Question 9

_____ are usually selected to capture indications of adversary COAs.

Answer 9

NAIs

Question 10

During ATO execution, members of ____ monitor current situation, ensure ISR assets remain focused, and make req tactical adjustments

Answer 10

Combat Ops Division

Question 11

Normally the ____ is the supported CC for theater ISR.

Answer 11

JFACC