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Planning 2 Flashcards

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What is the primary purpose of mission planning?

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It translates the commander’s visualization into a COA to solve a problem

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Four planning pitfalls

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Use the plan as a script for execution (too much focus on meeting the requirements of the plan instead of deciding and acting effectively)

Institutionalizing rigid planning methods (over emphasis on process – results in inflexible/rigid thinking)

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What are Constraints? Examples?

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restrictions placed on the on a unit by a higher command that dictate an action or inaction, thus restricting the freedom of action of a subordinate commander

ROE, Boundaries, Phase lines, Time

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What is a turn in planning?

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Actions – Events initiated by the side with the initiative

Reactions – Opposing side’s actions in response

Counteractions – the initiating side’s responses to reactions

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What are Essential Tasks?

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a Specified or Implied task that must be executed to accomplish the mission and are always included in the unit’s mission statement.

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What is the purpose of Mission Analysis?

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Gain situational understanding

Understand the operational environment

Understand the problem

Identify what must be accomplished

Identify the purpose of the operation

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Mission Analysis Inputs

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HOACH-U
Higher HQ Knowledge and Intel products
Other Organizations Knowledge Products
ADM Products
Commander's Initial Planning Guidance
Higher HQ Orders
Updated Running Estimates
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Mission Analysis Outputs

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PMI3UAE
Problem Statement
Mission Statement
Initial Commander's Intent
Initial Planning Guidance
Initial CCIRs and EEFIs
Updated IPB products and running estimates
Assumptions
Evaluation Criteria for COAs
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Three Types of Orders

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WARNO
OPORD
FRAGO

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OPORD

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

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FRAGO

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An abbreviated form of an operation order issued after an operation order to change or modify that order or to execute a branch or sequel to that order

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WARNO

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A preliminary notice of an order or action that is to follow

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What is the goal of MDMP Step 5 (COA Comparison)

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The goal is to identify the strengths and weaknesses of COAs and selecting a COA with the highest probability of success.

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What is a decision matrix?

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A tool used to compare and evaluate COAs thoroughly and logically

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7 Steps of MDMP?

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Receipt of Mission
Mission Analysis
COA Development
COA Analysis
COA Comparison
COA Approval
Orders Production, Dissemination, Transition
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What is an Area of Interest

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area of concern to the commander, including the area of influence, areas adjacent thereto and extending into enemy territory and areas occupied by enemy forces who could jeopardize the mission

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Area of Influence

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Geographical area encompassing the AO where a commander is directly capable of influencing operations by maneuver or fire support systems

18
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Two methods to record or display wargaming?

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Synchronization Matrix

Sketch Note

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Purpose of CCIR?

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Helps commanders and staffs-
Gain & maintain Situational Understanding
Determine decision points (DPs)
Drive intelligence during planning and execution
Support assessment

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What is a COA?

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A broad potential solution to a an identified problem

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When is a COA developed?

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Step 3 of MDMP (COA Development)

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What is the COA screening criteria?

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Suitable
Feasible
Acceptable
Distinguishable
Complete
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What makes a good COA?

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Defeats all feasible enemy COAs

Flexible to meet unforeseen events

Position force for follow on missions

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Plan vs Order

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Plan is prepared well in advance of execution

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

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What is a COA compared against?

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other COAs using evaluation criteria

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Elements of Operational Art

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End state and Conditions – desired future conditions the commander wants to exist when an operation ends

Centers of Gravity (COG) – The source of power that provides moral or physical strength, freedom of action, or will to act.

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.

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)

Operational Reach – Operational reach is the distance and duration across which a force can successfully employ military capabilities.

Tempo – The relative speed and rhythm of a military unit

Basing – A location from which operations are projected or supported

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.

Culmination – A point in time and space at which a force no longer possesses the capability to continue its current form of operations.

Risk – Commanders assess and mitigate risk throughout the operations process

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What are the 8 elements of combat power?

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Intelligence
Fires
Sustainment
Protection
Movement and Maneuver
Command and Control
Leadership 
Information
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What COAs are developed during IPB?

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MLCOA and MDCOA

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MDMP Step 3 COA Development Inputs

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  • mission statement
  • initial commander’s intent, planning guidance, CCIRs, EEFIs
  • updated IPB and running estimate
  • assumptions
  • evaluation criteria for COAs
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MDMP Step 3 COA Development Outputs

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  • COA statements and sketches
    1. tentative task org
    2. broad concept of operations
  • revised planning guidance
  • updated assumptions
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MDMP Step 4 COA Analysis and War-Gaming Inputs

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Updated running estimates
Updated assumptions
Revised planning guidance
COA statements and sketches

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MDMP Step 4 COA Analysis and War-Gaming Outputs

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Initial assessment measures
War-game results
Updated Assumptions
Refined COAs
Potential decision points
33
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What is key terrain

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Any locality, or area, the seizure or retention of which affords a marked advantage

34
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Three elements of Commander’s Intent

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Expanded Purpose

Key Tasks

End State/Conditions F,E,T,C

35
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Army Design Methodology graphic

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Frame the OE

Frame the Problem

Develop an Approach

36
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Actions by Friendly Force

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Clear-remove all EF and eliminate resistance within an area
Control-maintain physical influence over a specified area
Seize-take possession of a designated area by using overwhelming force
Occupy-moving a FF to an area to control it. Done without enemy opposition
Secure-prevent a unit, facility, or location from being damaged or destroyed

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Effects on Enemy Forces

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Block
Disrupt
Suppress
Fix

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