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Planning Flashcards

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Define MDMP and define at least one product produced by the process.

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  1. An iterative planning methodology to understand the situation and mission, develop a course of action, and produce an operation plan or order. Facilitates collaborative planning and supports preparation.
  2. Produces an OPORD or an OPLAN
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What are the four planning pitfalls? Explain why they are bad

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  1. Attempting to forecast and dictate events too far into the future
  2. Planning in too much detail
  3. Using the plan as a script for execution
  4. Institutionalizing rigid planning methods
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Step four of MDMP, what is a Turn and explain what each of them is.

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Action – Events initiated by the side with the initiative
Reaction – Opposing side’s actions in response
Counter-action – the initiating side’s responses to reactions

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What is the primary purpose of Mission Planning?

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to translate a commander’s visualization into a course of action to solve problems.

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What are Constraints? Examples

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A constraint is a requirement placed on the command by a higher command that dictates an action or inaction, thus restricting freedom of action

Boundaries, Phase lines, Time NLT/NET

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What are examples of Constraints?

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ROE
Reporting Requirements
Time (NET/NLT)
Boundaries
Phase Lines
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What makes a good COA?

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Defeats all feasible threat COAs

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What is an Essential Task?

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A specified or implied task that must be executed to accomplish the mission. Essential tasks are always included in the unit’s mission statement.

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During Mission Planning, what tool is used to drive intelligence?

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CCIR

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Why do we conduct Mission Analysis?

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Gain situational Understanding
Understand the Operational Environment
Understand the problem
Identify what a unit needs to accomplish
Identify the purpose of the operation
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What are the 5 COA screening criteria?

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Used to ensure each COA is valid

S – Suitable
F – Feasible
A – Acceptable
D – Distinguishable
C – Completeness
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What are the COAs compared against?

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Evaluation criteria and other Courses of Action

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What is the goal of COA comparison?

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to identify strengths and weaknesses and select the COA with the highest probability of success.

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What tool do we use to help with COA comparison?

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Decision matrix (a tool used to compare and evaluate COAs thoroughly and logically)

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During MDMP, when is targeting started?

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MDMP Step 2 (MA), MA Step 2 (IPB), IPB Step 3 (Evaluate the Threat)

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What is a Course of Action (COA)?

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A broad potential solution to an identified problem

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Task one of COA analysis is gather the tools, what are the tools?

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  • Running estimates
  • threat templates and models
  • overlays and matrices
  • recording method
  • completed COAs
  • Map of the AO
18
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What are the 7 steps of MDMP in order?

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Receipt of Mission
Mission Analysis
COA Development
COA Analysis
COA Comparison
COA Approval
Orders Productions, Dissemination, and Transition
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Key Inputs and Outputs MDMP Step 1

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Receipt of Mission
-Inputs
higher HQ plan or order or new mission anticipated by the commander

-Output
commander’s initial guidance
Initial allocation of time
WARNO

20
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List the 10 elements of operational art and describe them.

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  1. End state and Conditions – The end state is a set of desired future conditions the commander wants to exist when an operation ends
  2. Centers of Gravity (COG) – The source of power that provides moral or physical strength, freedom of action, or will to act.
  3. Decisive Points – Place, key event, factor, or function that when acted upon, provides a commander with a marked advantage over an adversary, or contribute materially to achieving success.
  4. Lines of Operation (LOO)/Lines of Effort (LOE) – A line that defines the directional orientation of a force in time and space in relation to the enemy and that links the force with its base of operations and objectives. (Geographic) / A line that links multiple tasks using the logic of purpose rather than geographical reference to focus efforts toward establishing operational and strategic conditions. (Conceptual)
  5. Operational Reach – Operational reach is the distance and duration across which a force can successfully employ military capabilities.
  6. Tempo – The relative speed and rhythm of a military unit
  7. Basing – A location from which operations are projected or supported
  8. Phasing and Transitions – Phasing is a planning and execution tool used to divide an operation in duration or activity. Transitions mark a change of focus between phases or between the ongoing operation and execution of a branch or sequel.
  9. Culmination – A point in time and space at which a force no longer possesses the capability to continue its current form of operations.
  10. Risk – Commanders assess and mitigate risk throughout the operations process
21
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Two techniques for recording and displaying war-gaming

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Synchronization Matrix

Sketch Note

22
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What’s the difference between a plan and an order?

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Plan – developed well in advance of execution and is not executed until directed
Order – A plan that has been directed for execution at a specific time or event

23
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What’s the difference between a “Be prepared to” mission and an “On-order”
mission?

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BPT – Mission assigned and might be executed

O/O – Will happen, but at an unspecified time

24
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What are the 3 COA analysis methods?

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Box – Focuses on a specific event, critical area, and/or objective. Good for planning operations in a non-contiguous area of operations. Best for time limitations.
Belt – Terrain is divided into well-defined cross compartments. Used with phased operations. The threat is deployed in clearly defined belts or echelons.
Avenue in Depth – Focuses on one avenue of approach at a time. Good for offensive COAs and defensive COAs when canalizing terrain inhibits mutual support. Uses Lines of Effort (LOEs)

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Which is best COA Analysis for time constraint?

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Box

26
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What is Key Terrain?

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Terrain that must be controlled for mission success and provides the force controlling it a marked advantage over an adversary.

27
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What are the steps of IPB?

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  1. Define the operational environment
  2. Describe environmental effects on operations
  3. Evaluate the threat
  4. Determine threat COAs
28
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War Fighting Functions

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Information
Fires
Sustainment
Protection 
Movement and Maneuver
Command and Control
29
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Elements of Combat Power

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WFF and Leadership and Information

30
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What is Combat Power?

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Combat power is the total means of destructive, constructive, and information capabilities that a military unit or formation can apply at a given time

31
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Primary P

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32
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What is primary purpose of mission planning?

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It translates the commander’s visualization into a course of action to solve a problem

33
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What are the types of Orders?

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OPORD-a directive issued by a commander to subordinate commanders for the purpose of effecting the coordinated execution of an operation

FRAGO-an abbreviated form of an operation order issued as needed after an operation order to change or modify that order or to execute a branch or sequel to that order

WARNO-a preliminary notice of an order or action that is to follow

34
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The Commander’s Role in the Operations Process

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UVDD-LA
Understand 
Visualize 
Describe 
Direct
Lead 
Assess
35
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Inputs and Outputs of MDMP Step 2

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Mission Analysis

  • Inputs HOACH-U
    • higher HQ plan or order
    • other organizations knowledge products
    • ADM Products
    • commander’s initial guidance
    • higher hq knowledge and intel products
    • updated running estimates
  • Outputs PUMICE-PA
    • problem statement
    • updated IPB products and running estimate
    • mission statement
    • initial commander’s intent
    • initial CCIRs and EEFIs
    • evaluation criteria for COAs
    • initial planning guidance
    • assumptions
36
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Inputs and outputs of MDMP step 3

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COA development

  • Inputs
    • mission statement
    • initial commander’s intent, planning guidance, CCIRs, EEFIs
    • updated IPB and running estimate
    • assumptions
    • evaluation criteria for COAs
  • Output
    • COA statements and sketches
      1. tentative task org
      2. broad concept of operations
    • revised planning guidance
    • updated assumptions
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Inputs and Outputs MDMP step 4

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COA Analysis and Wargaming

  • Input
    • updated running estimates
    • revised planning guidance
    • COA statements and sketches
    • updated assumptions
  • Outputs
    • refined COAs
    • potential decision points
    • war-game results
    • initial assessment measures
    • updated assumptions
38
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Inputs and Outputs MDMP step 5

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COA Comparison

  • Inputs
    • updated running estimates
    • refined COAs
    • evaluation criteria
    • war gaming results
    • updated assumptions
  • Outputs
    • evaluated COAs
    • recommended COAs
    • update running estimates
    • updated assumptions
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Inputs and Outputs MDMP Step 6

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COA Approval

  • inputs
    • updated running estimates
    • evaluated COAs
    • recommended COA
    • updated assumptions
  • outputs
    • commander approved COA and modifications
    • refined commander’s intent, CCIRs, and EEFIs
    • updated assumptions
    • WARNO
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Inputs and Outputs MDMP step 7

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Orders Production

  • inputs
    • commander approved COA and and modifications
    • refined commander’s intent, CCIRs, and EEFIs
    • updated assumptions
  • outputs
    • approved operation plan or order
    • subordinates understand the plan or order

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