Operational Environment

Question 1

variable describes the distribution of responsibility and power at all levels of governance—formally constituted authorities as well as informal or covert political powers

Answer 1

Political

Question 2

variable explores the military and/or paramilitary capabilities of all relevant actors (enemy, friendly, and neutral) in a selected operational environment.

Answer 2

Military

Question 3

variable encompasses individual and group behaviors related to producing, distributing, and consuming resources across an OE

Answer 3

Economic

Question 4

variable describes the cultural, religious, and ethnic composition within an OE

Answer 4

Social

Question 5

variable depicts the nature, scope, and effects of individuals, organizations, and systems that collect, process, disseminate, or act on information.

Answer 5

Information

Question 6

variable portrays the basic facilities, services, and installations needed for the functioning of a community or society. The degree of macro- or micro- details depends on the fidelity required to present conditions in support of a task/action.

Answer 6

Infrastructure

Question 7

variable explains the geography and man-made structures.

Answer 7

Physical Environment

Question 8

Variable focuses on how operations duration might help or hinder each side

Answer 8

Time

Question 9

determines the nature of a particular operational environment

Answer 9

OPERATIONAL VARIABLES

Question 10

List all OE Variables

Answer 10

Political, Military, Economic, Social, Information, Infrastructure, Physical Environment