CGSC F100 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
Question 1
What happens in phases IV and V of the Force Development process?
Correct Answer
IV - Determine Authorizations: The Army uses the TAA process to decide on the best
mix of forces it can afford in the future.
V - Document Authorizations: The Army conducts the Command Plan process to
produce the approved authorization documents (primarily MTOE and TDA).
Question 2
What are the two (2) major Army prioritization documents and the purpose each
serves?
Correct Answer
- AMPL Operational guidance prioritizing specific Army missions
- DARPL Tactical guidance assigning UICs to specific IRPL missions
Question 3
(T/F) ADCON is a command relationship.
Correct Answer
False
Question 4
What is Force Management?
Correct Answer
Army's process to manage change and balance needs with resource constraints
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,Question 5
Identify the functions of the FCC and CDIDs as they relate to capability development:
Correct Answer
They submit requirements and DOTMLPF-P solution sets for ARSTAF validation and
the CSA approval. Serve as the concept and capability developers for the Army.
Question 6
In order to create a mix of institutional knowledge, process understanding, and
operational experience, capability development and integration directorates are
staffed with a mix of:
Correct Answer
DA civilians, functional area officers, and basic branch Soldiers
Question 7
Who do Organizational Integrators work for at HQDA and what do they do?
Correct Answer
They work for the Director of Force Management (DFM) inside the G3/5/7 and serve
to represent and advocate for the various branch and functional proponents and
are action officers charged with leading integration efforts during TAA. They help
resolve branch and Army priorities.
Question 8
Define JCIDS
Correct Answer
A capabilities-based approach to identify current and future capability gaps and
possible solutions.
Question 9
What two (2) parts form the Army Active Component total strength?
Correct Answer
Operating Strength and TTHS
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,Question 10
Where can you find Army guidance on the percentage of personnel a Compo 1 unit
should receive?
Correct Answer
Active Component Manning Guidance
Question 11
Define POM Force
Correct Answer
The future Army structure that the Army intends to resource
Question 12
Define Total Army Analysis (TAA)
Correct Answer
A primary decision-making forum for resourcing the future Army's structure
Question 13
By law, Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA) is limited in size. What
organization(s) does it use to accomplish its Title 10 missions?
Correct Answer
- Army Commands (ACOMs)
- Army Service Component Commands (ASCCs)
- Direct Reporting Units (DRUs)
- Field Operating Agencies (FOAs)
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, Question 14
What is the purpose of Total Package Fielding, APS, ONS, and JUONS?
Correct Answer
Total Package Fielding- The Army's standard fielding process that provides systems
to units with a consolidated package of end items, support items and technical
documentation.
Army Prepositioned Stocks - Equipment or supplies forward deployed in support of
CCDR OPLAN or contingency requirements.
ONS - Army capability request to correct a deficiency or to improve a capability
impacting mission accomplishment for a specific mission and a set timeframe.
JUONS - request to support two or more services in an operation in an urgent
timeframe.
Question 15
Define ACAT - Acquisition Category
Correct Answer
Determines level of program review and who will make milestone decisions
Question 16
What analytical framework does HQDA use to assess an FDU prior to approval?
Correct Answer
Force Integration Functional Area (FIFA) analysis
Question 17
What are the three (3) Capabilities-Based Assessment phases and their purposes?
Correct Answer
- Needs Analysis (Identify required capabilities and tasks)
- Gap Analysis (Identify the gaps)
- Solutions Analysis (Identify potential solutions using DOTMLPF-P as a lens)
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CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
Question 1
What happens in phases IV and V of the Force Development process?
Correct Answer
IV - Determine Authorizations: The Army uses the TAA process to decide on the best
mix of forces it can afford in the future.
V - Document Authorizations: The Army conducts the Command Plan process to
produce the approved authorization documents (primarily MTOE and TDA).
Question 2
What are the two (2) major Army prioritization documents and the purpose each
serves?
Correct Answer
- AMPL Operational guidance prioritizing specific Army missions
- DARPL Tactical guidance assigning UICs to specific IRPL missions
Question 3
(T/F) ADCON is a command relationship.
Correct Answer
False
Question 4
What is Force Management?
Correct Answer
Army's process to manage change and balance needs with resource constraints
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,Question 5
Identify the functions of the FCC and CDIDs as they relate to capability development:
Correct Answer
They submit requirements and DOTMLPF-P solution sets for ARSTAF validation and
the CSA approval. Serve as the concept and capability developers for the Army.
Question 6
In order to create a mix of institutional knowledge, process understanding, and
operational experience, capability development and integration directorates are
staffed with a mix of:
Correct Answer
DA civilians, functional area officers, and basic branch Soldiers
Question 7
Who do Organizational Integrators work for at HQDA and what do they do?
Correct Answer
They work for the Director of Force Management (DFM) inside the G3/5/7 and serve
to represent and advocate for the various branch and functional proponents and
are action officers charged with leading integration efforts during TAA. They help
resolve branch and Army priorities.
Question 8
Define JCIDS
Correct Answer
A capabilities-based approach to identify current and future capability gaps and
possible solutions.
Question 9
What two (2) parts form the Army Active Component total strength?
Correct Answer
Operating Strength and TTHS
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,Question 10
Where can you find Army guidance on the percentage of personnel a Compo 1 unit
should receive?
Correct Answer
Active Component Manning Guidance
Question 11
Define POM Force
Correct Answer
The future Army structure that the Army intends to resource
Question 12
Define Total Army Analysis (TAA)
Correct Answer
A primary decision-making forum for resourcing the future Army's structure
Question 13
By law, Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA) is limited in size. What
organization(s) does it use to accomplish its Title 10 missions?
Correct Answer
- Army Commands (ACOMs)
- Army Service Component Commands (ASCCs)
- Direct Reporting Units (DRUs)
- Field Operating Agencies (FOAs)
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, Question 14
What is the purpose of Total Package Fielding, APS, ONS, and JUONS?
Correct Answer
Total Package Fielding- The Army's standard fielding process that provides systems
to units with a consolidated package of end items, support items and technical
documentation.
Army Prepositioned Stocks - Equipment or supplies forward deployed in support of
CCDR OPLAN or contingency requirements.
ONS - Army capability request to correct a deficiency or to improve a capability
impacting mission accomplishment for a specific mission and a set timeframe.
JUONS - request to support two or more services in an operation in an urgent
timeframe.
Question 15
Define ACAT - Acquisition Category
Correct Answer
Determines level of program review and who will make milestone decisions
Question 16
What analytical framework does HQDA use to assess an FDU prior to approval?
Correct Answer
Force Integration Functional Area (FIFA) analysis
Question 17
What are the three (3) Capabilities-Based Assessment phases and their purposes?
Correct Answer
- Needs Analysis (Identify required capabilities and tasks)
- Gap Analysis (Identify the gaps)
- Solutions Analysis (Identify potential solutions using DOTMLPF-P as a lens)
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