CPLS COURSE COMMUNICATIONS
EXAMPREP TESTED QUESTIONS WITH
ACCURATE RESPONSES PREMIUM
LEARNING PACKAGE
●● RECEIPT OF MISSION
Answer: The receipt of a mission triggers the troop leading steps.
•To make effective use of available time, the leader issues a warning
order (an abbreviated set of instructions to inform of an impending
action) to subordinates; this allows subordinate leaders to begin
preparations while the leader conducts a detailed analysis.
•At the end of this step, leaders will emerge with an initial plan that they
expect to execute, pending the validation of the assumptions made
during planning. To begin answering questions about the enemy or
environment, leaders will arrange to conduct a reconnaissance.
●● ESTIMATE OF THE SITUATION
Answer: The purpose of the estimate of the situation is to collect and
analyze relevant information for developing, within the time limits and
available information, the most effective solution to a problem.
,•Although normally used in solving tactical problems, it is applicable to
other military activities. The estimate is as thorough as time and
circumstances permit.
•Estimates are revised continuously as factors affecting the operation
change, as new facts are recognized, as assumptions are replaced by
facts or rendered invalid, or as changes to the mission are received or
indicated.
•Detailed analysis conducted before mission execution will increase the
speed and accuracy of decisions as the situation changes at the point of
friction.
●● METT-T ANALYSIS
Answer: The format, often referred to by the acronym METT-T, provides
a logical sequence for analyzing all relevant factors.
●● ESTIMATE OF THE SITUATION:
MISSION ANALYSIS
Answer: The first step in the estimate is mission analysis; it is the means
for the unit leader to gain an understanding of the mission.
•Task analysis: The unit leader must identify and understand all that is
required for the successful accomplishment of the mission. This includes
,tasks received in the unit's task statement and coordinating instructions
from the higher commander's operations order.
•Limitations: These are restrictions on the freedom of action of the
friendly force; these prohibit the commander from doing something
specific. Tactical control measures, rules of engagement (ROE), and the
statements, "Be prepared to...," "Not earlier than...," "On order...," are
some examples of limitations.
●● ESTIMATE OF THE SITUATION:
ENEMY ANALYSIS
Answer: Enemy analysis is conducted to not only know what assets the
enemy has, but also to understand what the enemy is doing.
•What is the enemy trying to accomplish?
•How will the enemy use each available element of combat power?
Input comes from many sources including enemy doctrine, current
enemy activities indicated in higher's order, units that have previously
operated in the area, and the unit's intelligence section. The information
used to analyze the enemy situation includes the following:
, ●● Composition, Disposition, and Strength
Answer: Answer the questions:
•What does the enemy have?
•What is the enemy trying to accomplish?
Describe your enemy:
•Identify the forces and equipment that the enemy can bring to bear
within your unit's zone or sector.
•Also considered are known and suspected enemy locations and strength
estimates in relation to personnel, equipment, and support capabilities.
•The elements of the acronym SALUTE are helpful when developing
and organizing this information.
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EXAMPREP TESTED QUESTIONS WITH
ACCURATE RESPONSES PREMIUM
LEARNING PACKAGE
●● RECEIPT OF MISSION
Answer: The receipt of a mission triggers the troop leading steps.
•To make effective use of available time, the leader issues a warning
order (an abbreviated set of instructions to inform of an impending
action) to subordinates; this allows subordinate leaders to begin
preparations while the leader conducts a detailed analysis.
•At the end of this step, leaders will emerge with an initial plan that they
expect to execute, pending the validation of the assumptions made
during planning. To begin answering questions about the enemy or
environment, leaders will arrange to conduct a reconnaissance.
●● ESTIMATE OF THE SITUATION
Answer: The purpose of the estimate of the situation is to collect and
analyze relevant information for developing, within the time limits and
available information, the most effective solution to a problem.
,•Although normally used in solving tactical problems, it is applicable to
other military activities. The estimate is as thorough as time and
circumstances permit.
•Estimates are revised continuously as factors affecting the operation
change, as new facts are recognized, as assumptions are replaced by
facts or rendered invalid, or as changes to the mission are received or
indicated.
•Detailed analysis conducted before mission execution will increase the
speed and accuracy of decisions as the situation changes at the point of
friction.
●● METT-T ANALYSIS
Answer: The format, often referred to by the acronym METT-T, provides
a logical sequence for analyzing all relevant factors.
●● ESTIMATE OF THE SITUATION:
MISSION ANALYSIS
Answer: The first step in the estimate is mission analysis; it is the means
for the unit leader to gain an understanding of the mission.
•Task analysis: The unit leader must identify and understand all that is
required for the successful accomplishment of the mission. This includes
,tasks received in the unit's task statement and coordinating instructions
from the higher commander's operations order.
•Limitations: These are restrictions on the freedom of action of the
friendly force; these prohibit the commander from doing something
specific. Tactical control measures, rules of engagement (ROE), and the
statements, "Be prepared to...," "Not earlier than...," "On order...," are
some examples of limitations.
●● ESTIMATE OF THE SITUATION:
ENEMY ANALYSIS
Answer: Enemy analysis is conducted to not only know what assets the
enemy has, but also to understand what the enemy is doing.
•What is the enemy trying to accomplish?
•How will the enemy use each available element of combat power?
Input comes from many sources including enemy doctrine, current
enemy activities indicated in higher's order, units that have previously
operated in the area, and the unit's intelligence section. The information
used to analyze the enemy situation includes the following:
, ●● Composition, Disposition, and Strength
Answer: Answer the questions:
•What does the enemy have?
•What is the enemy trying to accomplish?
Describe your enemy:
•Identify the forces and equipment that the enemy can bring to bear
within your unit's zone or sector.
•Also considered are known and suspected enemy locations and strength
estimates in relation to personnel, equipment, and support capabilities.
•The elements of the acronym SALUTE are helpful when developing
and organizing this information.
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Size
