Mission Command: Visualize

Question 1

Define Mission Command: Visualize

Answer 1

The Mental process of developing situation understanding, determining a desired end state and envisioning an operational approach by which the force will achieve that end state.

Question 2

MC:V Requires Commanders to?

Answer 2

Clearly understand the Operational Environment and analyze the Situation in terms of METT-TC and other sources of knowledge or information.

Question 3

MC:V Other Information

Answer 3

P R I C
Principles of War
Running Estimates
Input from Staff
Common Operational Picture

Question 4

Decisive Actions Drive?

Answer 4

Decisive Actions Drive the Operational Approach and allows Commanders to reach desired End State.

Question 5

METT-TC: M

Answer 5

Mission: Tasks and Purpose that indicates action to take

Question 6

METT-TC: E

Answer 6

Enemy: Who the Opposing force is, their capabilities, vulnerabilities, and doctrine.

Question 7

METT-TC: T (1)

Answer 7

Terrain and Weather: Natural and Man made, Temperature and Climate Considerations.

Question 8

METT-TC: T (2)

Answer 8

Troops and Support Available: Number, Type, Capabilities and Condition of Friendly Troops and Support available.

Question 9

METT-TC: T (3)

Answer 9

Time Available: Time to Plan, Prepare and Execute

Question 10

METT-TC: C

Answer 10

Civil Considerations: Influence and man made infrastructure within Operational Environment.