MDMP

Question 1

What is a Specified Task

Answer 1

Specified tasks are those explicitly assigned to a unit by its higher headquarters and are generally derived from the higher HQ mission. These should be mission-oriented and not administrative.

Question 2

What is a Implied Task

Answer 2

Implied Tasks are not specifically stated in the order but are tasks that must be accomplished to satisfy the overall mission. Serves as an internal “to do list” and outlining prep prior to and during mission.

Question 3

What is an Essential Task

Answer 3

Essential Tasks are previously identified specified or implied tasks that the detachment must perform in order to successfully accomplish the mission. If they do not occur the mission will fail

Question 4

What are the 5 COA Screening Criteria

SFADC

Answer 4

• Suitable
• Feasible
• Acceptable
• Distinguishable
• Complete

Question 5

The assistant det. CDR (180A) acts as what during MDMP?

Answer 5

Quality Control and is second in command. Subject matter expert on E&R, and SOF integration.

Question 6

The OPS SGT (18Z) acts as what during MDMP?

Answer 6

Senior enlisted member and S3

Question 7

The SF Intel SGT (18F) acts as what during MDMP?

Answer 7

S2

Question 8

18D acts as the what

Answer 8

S1

Question 9

18C acts as the what

Answer 9

S4

Question 10

18E acts as the what

Answer 10

S6

Question 11

18B acts as the what

Answer 11

S3/A

Question 12

How do you assess Relative Combat Power

Answer 12

Combat power is a measurement of
intelligence, movement and maneuver, fires, sustainment, protection, command and control, information and leadership.
ODAs DO NOT DEVELOP A FORCE RATIO

Question 13

What is a PIR

Answer 13

Elements of information required by commanders that directly affect decision making and dictate the successful execution of military operations
Someone must be specified to answer it
It must be collectable and tied to a friendly action or decision

Question 14

What are IRs

Answer 14

A requirement for intelligence to fill a gap in the command’s knowledge or understanding of the battlespace or threat forces.

Question 15

Define Constraint

Answer 15

A constraint is a restriction placed on the command by a higher command. A constraint dictates an action or inaction, thus restricting the freedom of action of a subordinate commander.

Question 16

What is a limitation

Answer 16

A resource shortfall, ie Time, Troops, Equipment

Question 17

What is CCIR composed of

Answer 17

PIR and FFIR

Question 18

Steps of MDMP

Answer 18

Receive the mission
Mission analysis
COA Development
COA Analysis
COA Comparison
COA Approval
Orders Production

Question 19

Two things needed for an initial assessment

Answer 19

Time and resources available

Question 20

Tool used to compare COAs

Answer 20

COA Decision matrix

Question 21

What is the CDRs intent

Answer 21

A clear concise statement of what a force must do and links the operation’s purpose with conditions
that define the desired end state

Question 22

Different points of MDMP used to weigh cetian friction in the plan

Answer 22

Wargaming

Question 23

Expanded Purpose

Answer 23

Elaborates on how the detachment’s mission and purpose is nested with the higher HQ

Question 24

Key Tasks

Answer 24

Key tasks are specific events or conditions that must be successfully achieved or properly set for the mission to be successful. Although the accomplishment of key tasks may not equate to mission success, failing to achieve the conditions defined by the key tasks often leads to mission failure.

Question 25

Define Endstate

Answer 25

The end state describes the conditions created by a successful mission in regards to enemy, friendly terrain and civil considerations