WOBC MDMP (Latest Update )
134 Questions & Answers {Grade A} 100%
Correct
1. Why do we conduct the MDMP? - correct answer It helps leaders apply
thoroughness, clarity, sound judgment, logic, and professional knowledge to
understand situations, develop options to solve problems, and reach decisions.
(ATTP 5-0.1 pg. 55) (FM 6-0 Ch-2 pg. 99)
2. Define collaborative and parallel planning. - correct answer The higher
headquarters solicits input and continuously shares information concerning future
operations through planning meetings, warning orders, and other means. It shares
information with subordinate and adjacent units, supporting and supported units, and
unified action partners. Commanders encourage active collaboration among all
organizations affected by pending operations to build a shared understanding of the
situation, participate in course of action development and decision-making, and
resolve conflicts before publishing the plan or order.
3. Who is the most important participant in the MDMP? - correct answer The
commander is the most important participant in the MDMP.
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(ATTP 5-0.1 pg. 56) (FM 6-0 Ch-2 pg. 100)
4. Who is the quality control manager during the MDMP? Why? - correct answer The
COS (XO) manages and coordinates the staff's work and provides quality control during
the MDMP.
This officer clearly understands the commander's intent and guidance. The COS (XO)
provides timelines to the staff, establishes briefing times and locations, and provides
any instructions necessary to complete the plan.
(ATTP 5-0.1 pg. 56) (FM 6-0 Ch-2 pg. 100)
5. Define running estimates. - correct answer A running estimate is the continuous
assessment of the current situation used to determine if the current operation is
proceeding according to the commander's intent and if planned future operations are
supportable.
(ATTP 5-0.1 pg. 105) (FM 6-0 Ch-2 pg. 95)
6. Explain 1/3 - 2/3's rule. - correct answer As a rule, commanders allocate a minimum
of two-thirds of available time for subordinate units to conduct their planning and
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preparation. This leaves one-third of the time for commanders and their staffs to do
their planning. They use the other two-thirds for their own preparation.
(ATTP 5-0.1 pg. 59) (FM 6-0 Ch-2 pg. 103)
7. What is the most important step in the MDMP? - correct answer Step 2: Mission
Analysis is the most important step in the MDMP.
(ATTP 5-0.1 pg. 60) (FM 6-0 Ch-2 pg. 104)
8. Define the following: Specified, Implied, and Essential Tasks. - correct answer A
specified task is a task specifically assigned to a unit by its higher headquarters.
An implied task is a task that must be performed to accomplish a specified task or
mission but is not stated in the higher headquarters' order.
An essential task is a specified or implied task that must be executed to accomplish
the mission.
(ATTP 5-0.1 pg. 61-62) (FM 6-0 Ch-2 pg. 106)
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9. Define a constraint. - correct answer A constraint is a restriction placed on the
command by a higher command. A constraint dictates an action or inaction, thus
restricting the freedom of action of a subordinate commander.
(ATTP 5-0.1 pg. 62) (FM 6-0 Ch-2 pg. 107)
10.??? What are the two types of risk associated with an operation? Define them. -
correct answer Army separated risk into two categories, tactical (threat) risk and
accident (hazard) risk.
(FM 5-19 pg. 33)(ATP 5-19 pg. 36)
Tactical (threat) Risk:
Accident (hazard) Risk:
11. What tasks are identified within the mission statement? - correct answer Essential
tasks are always included in the unit's mission statement.
(ATTP 5-0.1 pg. 62) (FM 6-0 Ch-2 pg. 106)
12. Define screening criteria. When do we utilize screening criteria? - correct answer
Screening criteria defines the limits of an acceptable solution. They are tools to
134 Questions & Answers {Grade A} 100%
Correct
1. Why do we conduct the MDMP? - correct answer It helps leaders apply
thoroughness, clarity, sound judgment, logic, and professional knowledge to
understand situations, develop options to solve problems, and reach decisions.
(ATTP 5-0.1 pg. 55) (FM 6-0 Ch-2 pg. 99)
2. Define collaborative and parallel planning. - correct answer The higher
headquarters solicits input and continuously shares information concerning future
operations through planning meetings, warning orders, and other means. It shares
information with subordinate and adjacent units, supporting and supported units, and
unified action partners. Commanders encourage active collaboration among all
organizations affected by pending operations to build a shared understanding of the
situation, participate in course of action development and decision-making, and
resolve conflicts before publishing the plan or order.
3. Who is the most important participant in the MDMP? - correct answer The
commander is the most important participant in the MDMP.
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(ATTP 5-0.1 pg. 56) (FM 6-0 Ch-2 pg. 100)
4. Who is the quality control manager during the MDMP? Why? - correct answer The
COS (XO) manages and coordinates the staff's work and provides quality control during
the MDMP.
This officer clearly understands the commander's intent and guidance. The COS (XO)
provides timelines to the staff, establishes briefing times and locations, and provides
any instructions necessary to complete the plan.
(ATTP 5-0.1 pg. 56) (FM 6-0 Ch-2 pg. 100)
5. Define running estimates. - correct answer A running estimate is the continuous
assessment of the current situation used to determine if the current operation is
proceeding according to the commander's intent and if planned future operations are
supportable.
(ATTP 5-0.1 pg. 105) (FM 6-0 Ch-2 pg. 95)
6. Explain 1/3 - 2/3's rule. - correct answer As a rule, commanders allocate a minimum
of two-thirds of available time for subordinate units to conduct their planning and
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preparation. This leaves one-third of the time for commanders and their staffs to do
their planning. They use the other two-thirds for their own preparation.
(ATTP 5-0.1 pg. 59) (FM 6-0 Ch-2 pg. 103)
7. What is the most important step in the MDMP? - correct answer Step 2: Mission
Analysis is the most important step in the MDMP.
(ATTP 5-0.1 pg. 60) (FM 6-0 Ch-2 pg. 104)
8. Define the following: Specified, Implied, and Essential Tasks. - correct answer A
specified task is a task specifically assigned to a unit by its higher headquarters.
An implied task is a task that must be performed to accomplish a specified task or
mission but is not stated in the higher headquarters' order.
An essential task is a specified or implied task that must be executed to accomplish
the mission.
(ATTP 5-0.1 pg. 61-62) (FM 6-0 Ch-2 pg. 106)
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9. Define a constraint. - correct answer A constraint is a restriction placed on the
command by a higher command. A constraint dictates an action or inaction, thus
restricting the freedom of action of a subordinate commander.
(ATTP 5-0.1 pg. 62) (FM 6-0 Ch-2 pg. 107)
10.??? What are the two types of risk associated with an operation? Define them. -
correct answer Army separated risk into two categories, tactical (threat) risk and
accident (hazard) risk.
(FM 5-19 pg. 33)(ATP 5-19 pg. 36)
Tactical (threat) Risk:
Accident (hazard) Risk:
11. What tasks are identified within the mission statement? - correct answer Essential
tasks are always included in the unit's mission statement.
(ATTP 5-0.1 pg. 62) (FM 6-0 Ch-2 pg. 106)
12. Define screening criteria. When do we utilize screening criteria? - correct answer
Screening criteria defines the limits of an acceptable solution. They are tools to
