MDMP-Step 7

Question 1

What is Plans and Orders Reconciliation?

Answer 1

Detailed review of the base plan and annexes

Question 2

What is Plans and Orders Crosswalk?

Answer 2

Compare the plan with higher and adjacent orders to ensure unity of effort and IAW CDR intent and guidance

Question 3

What are the three types of orders?

Answer 3

WARNO

FRAGO

OPORD

Question 4

Explain the difference between an Order and a Plan?

Answer 4

A plan is developed well in advance of execution and is not executed until directed

An order is plan that has been directed for execution at a specific time or event.

Question 5

Planning in time constrainted environments (4)

Answer 5

Master the steps of MDMP

Develop a simple, flexible and tactically sound plan

Commander s responsibility
>adjust MDMP accordingly
>consult with subordinate commanders

Staff responsibility
>keep running estimates current

Question 6

Dissemination (3)

Answer 6

Written or verbal
Subordinates acknowledge receipts of orders
Conduct confirmation brief as required

Question 7

Transition (2)

Answer 7

Plans (FUOPS) to Operations (CUOPS)

Operations assumes responsibility through execution

Question 8

Orders Production Process (3)

Answer 8

Plans and orders reconciliation

Plans and orders crosswalk

Approve the plan or order
>CDR reviews base order and atachments
>CDR signs base order

Question 9

Step 7 Key Inputs (3)

Answer 9

Updated assumptions

Commander approved COA and any modifications

Refined commander s intent, CCIRs, and EEFIs

Question 10

Step 7 Key Outputs

Answer 10

Approved OPLAN or OPORD

Subordinates understand the OPLAN or OPORD

Question 11

Rapid Decision making and synchronization Process (RDSP)

Answer 11

Seeks a timely and effective solution within the commander s intent, mission, and concept of operation

Tool CDR and staff use during execution

Leaders combine their experience and intuition to quickly reach situational understanding