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Section A: Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP) & Mission
Command (12 Questions)
Q1: During the MDMP, the S-3 receives a warning order from higher headquarters
directing the battalion to conduct a zone reconnaissance within 72 hours. Which MDMP
step is the unit currently executing?
A. Analyze the Mission
B. Develop Course of Action
C. Receive the Mission [CORRECT]
D. Produce Orders
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The first step of MDMP is "Receive the Mission," which includes receipt of the
WARNO, initial assessment, and initial allocation of planning time. The scenario
describes receipt of a warning order with a specified timeline, which initiates this step.
Option A (Analyze the Mission) would occur after the commander and staff begin
mission analysis. Option B (Develop COA) is step 3, and Option D (Produce Orders) is
step 7.
,Q2: A battalion commander issues the following guidance: "I want TF Iron to seize OBJ
Hammer NLT 0600 to isolate enemy forces in the valley and enable the brigade main
effort to destroy them." Which element of the operations order does this statement
represent?
A. Concept of Operations
B. Commander's Intent
C. Commander's Intent [CORRECT]
D. Execution Matrix
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The commander's intent succinctly describes what constitutes success by
stating the task (seize OBJ Hammer), the purpose (isolate enemy forces), and the end
state (enable brigade main effort to destroy them). Per ADP 6-0, the commander's intent
includes purpose, key tasks, and end state. Option A (Concept of Operations) is a
broader narrative. Option D (Execution Matrix) is a synchronization tool, not intent.
Q3: During mission analysis, the S-2 identifies that the enemy has two mechanized
companies defending in sector with prepared fighting positions. The S-3 determines the
battalion has one tank company and two infantry companies available. Which METT-TC
variable is the S-3 primarily assessing?
A. Mission
B. Enemy
C. Troops and Support Available [CORRECT]
,D. Time Available
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The S-3 is assessing friendly force capabilities and limitations, which
corresponds to the "Troops and Support Available" variable in METT-TC. Option B
(Enemy) was already assessed by the S-2. Option A (Mission) would involve task and
purpose analysis. Option D (Time Available) would involve planning and execution
timelines.
Q4: A company commander delegates mission-type orders to his platoon leaders,
allowing them to determine the best method to achieve the specified objective while
maintaining alignment with the commander's intent. Which principle of Mission
Command is being demonstrated?
A. Build Cohesive Teams Through Mutual Trust
B. Exercise Disciplined Initiative
C. Exercise Disciplined Initiative [CORRECT]
D. Accept Prudent Risk
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Per ADP 6-0, "Exercise Disciplined Initiative" empowers subordinates to act
independently within the commander's intent when opportunities arise or when the
original order no longer applies. Option A focuses on team building. Option D involves
deliberate exposure to potential harm when the mission warrants it.
, Q5: During COA development (Step 3 of MDMP), the staff must ensure each course of
action passes which test to be considered valid?
A. The COA must be approved by the brigade commander
B. The COA must be suitable, feasible, acceptable, distinguishable, and complete
C. The COA must be suitable, feasible, acceptable, distinguishable, and complete
[CORRECT]
D. The COA must include at least three maneuver options
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Per FM 6-0, a valid COA must be suitable (accomplishes the mission),
feasible (can be accomplished with available resources), acceptable (advantages
outweigh risks), distinguishable (significantly different from other COAs), and complete
(answers who, what, when, where, why, and how). Option A describes approval, which
occurs in Step 6. Option D is not a doctrinal requirement.
Q6: During the "Compare COA" step of MDMP, the staff uses a decision matrix to
evaluate each course of action against established criteria. Which technique is being
employed?
A. War-gaming
B. Course of Action Analysis
C. Course of Action Comparison [CORRECT]
D. Mission Analysis
Correct Answer: C
2026/2027 – Complete Q&A with Detailed Rationales | 100%
Verified | Pass Guaranteed – A+ Graded
Section A: Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP) & Mission
Command (12 Questions)
Q1: During the MDMP, the S-3 receives a warning order from higher headquarters
directing the battalion to conduct a zone reconnaissance within 72 hours. Which MDMP
step is the unit currently executing?
A. Analyze the Mission
B. Develop Course of Action
C. Receive the Mission [CORRECT]
D. Produce Orders
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The first step of MDMP is "Receive the Mission," which includes receipt of the
WARNO, initial assessment, and initial allocation of planning time. The scenario
describes receipt of a warning order with a specified timeline, which initiates this step.
Option A (Analyze the Mission) would occur after the commander and staff begin
mission analysis. Option B (Develop COA) is step 3, and Option D (Produce Orders) is
step 7.
,Q2: A battalion commander issues the following guidance: "I want TF Iron to seize OBJ
Hammer NLT 0600 to isolate enemy forces in the valley and enable the brigade main
effort to destroy them." Which element of the operations order does this statement
represent?
A. Concept of Operations
B. Commander's Intent
C. Commander's Intent [CORRECT]
D. Execution Matrix
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The commander's intent succinctly describes what constitutes success by
stating the task (seize OBJ Hammer), the purpose (isolate enemy forces), and the end
state (enable brigade main effort to destroy them). Per ADP 6-0, the commander's intent
includes purpose, key tasks, and end state. Option A (Concept of Operations) is a
broader narrative. Option D (Execution Matrix) is a synchronization tool, not intent.
Q3: During mission analysis, the S-2 identifies that the enemy has two mechanized
companies defending in sector with prepared fighting positions. The S-3 determines the
battalion has one tank company and two infantry companies available. Which METT-TC
variable is the S-3 primarily assessing?
A. Mission
B. Enemy
C. Troops and Support Available [CORRECT]
,D. Time Available
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The S-3 is assessing friendly force capabilities and limitations, which
corresponds to the "Troops and Support Available" variable in METT-TC. Option B
(Enemy) was already assessed by the S-2. Option A (Mission) would involve task and
purpose analysis. Option D (Time Available) would involve planning and execution
timelines.
Q4: A company commander delegates mission-type orders to his platoon leaders,
allowing them to determine the best method to achieve the specified objective while
maintaining alignment with the commander's intent. Which principle of Mission
Command is being demonstrated?
A. Build Cohesive Teams Through Mutual Trust
B. Exercise Disciplined Initiative
C. Exercise Disciplined Initiative [CORRECT]
D. Accept Prudent Risk
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Per ADP 6-0, "Exercise Disciplined Initiative" empowers subordinates to act
independently within the commander's intent when opportunities arise or when the
original order no longer applies. Option A focuses on team building. Option D involves
deliberate exposure to potential harm when the mission warrants it.
, Q5: During COA development (Step 3 of MDMP), the staff must ensure each course of
action passes which test to be considered valid?
A. The COA must be approved by the brigade commander
B. The COA must be suitable, feasible, acceptable, distinguishable, and complete
C. The COA must be suitable, feasible, acceptable, distinguishable, and complete
[CORRECT]
D. The COA must include at least three maneuver options
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Per FM 6-0, a valid COA must be suitable (accomplishes the mission),
feasible (can be accomplished with available resources), acceptable (advantages
outweigh risks), distinguishable (significantly different from other COAs), and complete
(answers who, what, when, where, why, and how). Option A describes approval, which
occurs in Step 6. Option D is not a doctrinal requirement.
Q6: During the "Compare COA" step of MDMP, the staff uses a decision matrix to
evaluate each course of action against established criteria. Which technique is being
employed?
A. War-gaming
B. Course of Action Analysis
C. Course of Action Comparison [CORRECT]
D. Mission Analysis
Correct Answer: C
