OP120 Command Post Organization and Operations

Question 1

What is an early-entry command post

Answer 1

a lead element of a HQs designed to controls ops until the remaining portions of the HQ are deployed and operational

• not part of TOE
• assist in controlling ops during deployment phase
• temporarily performing fxs of main and tactical CPs
• deputy CO, COS (XO), or ops officer normally leads

Question 2

what is a command post

Answer 2

a unit HQs where the CO and staff perform their activities. The HQs design, combined with robust communications, gives COs a flexible mission command structure consisting of MAIN CP, TACTICAL CP, and CMD GROUP FOR BRIGADES, DIVISIONS, or CORPS

Question 3

Common CP Activities/functions

Answer 3

1. maintaining running estimates
2. controlling/assessing ops
3. developing/disseminating orders
4. coordinating with higher, lower, and adjacent units
5. conducting knowledge management and information management
6. conducting network ops
7. providing a facility for the CO to control ops, issue orders, and conduct rehearsals
8. Maintaining the common operational picture
9. performing CP administration (ie. sleep plans, security, and feeding schedules)
10. supporting the CO’s decision making process

Question 4

Facility containing the majority of the staff designed to control current ops, conduct detailed analysis, and plan future ops:

Answer 4

Main Command Post

Question 5

functions of the Main Command Post

Answer 5

• controlling and synchronizing current ops
• monitoring and assessing current ops for their impact on future ops
• planning ops, including branches and sequels
• assessing the overall progress of ops
• preparing reports required by HHQ and receiving reports for subordinate units

Question 6

Facility containing a tailored portion of a unit HQ designed to control portions of an operation for a limited time:

Answer 6

Tactical command post

Question 7

functions of a tactical command post

Answer 7

• monitoring and controlling current ops
• monitoring and assessing the progress of higher and adjacent units
• performing short-range planning
• providing input to targeting and future ops planning

Question 8

Command group

Answer 8

consists of a CO and selected staff members who assist the CO in controlling ops away from a command post

Question 9

3 primary types of command posts**

Answer 9

Main, tactical, and command

Question 10

main functions of a command group

Answer 10

• enables the CO to accomplish critical mission command warfighting function tasks
• divisions and corps HQ are equipped with a mobile command group

Question 11

A staff section is:

Answer 11

a grouping of staff members by area of expertise under a COORDINATING, SPECIAL, or PERSONAL STAFF officer

Question 12

Coordinating staff is composed of:

Answer 12

G-2 (S-2) through G-6 (S-6), G-8, G-9, Chief of Fires, Chief of Protection, Chief of Sustainment

Question 13

S-2 =

Answer 13

Intelligence

Question 14

S-3 =

Answer 14

Operations

Question 15

S-4 =

Answer 15

Logistics

Question 16

S-6 =

Answer 16

Signal

Question 17

S-9 =

Answer 17

Civil Affairs

Question 18

Personal Staff includes:

Answer 18

Aide-de-camp
Chaplain
CSM
IG
Internal Review Officer
Public Affairs Officer
Safety Officer
Staff Judge Advocate
Surgeon

Question 19

Examples of Special Staff

Answer 19

Air/Missile defense, Aviation, CBRN, Dental, Veterinary, Space Operations, Historian, etc….

Question 20

A grouping of personnel and equipment organized by WfF or planning horizon to facilitate the exercise of mission command is known as:

Answer 20

Command Post Cell

Question 21

5 functional cells within a command post:

Answer 21

1. intelligence
2. movement/maneuver
3. fires
4. protection
5. sustainment

Question 22

3 integrating cells in a command post

Answer 22

1. Plans cell
2. Future operations cell
3. current operations integration cell

Question 23

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Answer 23

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